The Curious Mexican

20/05/2026

What’s round, fluffy, can be made with masa and with pork bits, but can also be made with wheat flour and become sweet?

Yesss, gorditas.

Spent some days going around the city eating an unreasonable amount of them to write my first piece for

You can go online and read the article but wouldn’t it be amazing to hold a real copy in your hands? You can still find it in the US (I think).

Gracias siempre for making this happen. Please come back so we can continue eating

Perfect for a sweet treat

Extra layered, extra flavor.

First time seeing my name in print as an author 🙌🏼

Gracias Pilar y Jorge por ser mis smugglers de mi felicidad

12/01/2026

Dos taquitos de tripa doradita siempre 🌮

La Narvarte es la colonia con más taquerias per capita en la Ciudad de México.

15/11/2025

De la serie Mexican Landscapes:

Tacos, coca & chisme 🌮

26/11/2024

What a week looks like when is in town.

We call it “research”

a.k.a. Favorite discovery of the year
Savory churros, mussels, drinks and desserts are 💥
cdmx ‘s service and clam ceviche 🤤

always and forever. 🫶🏽 The fideo seco croquette triggered some childhood memories for both Susy and me
gold.mx can’t go wrong with a crudo and that ‘quesadosa’ cheese pull

Not pictured, breakfast at drinks al pastries from aaaaand I’m low key relieved she’s in Oaxaca right now

30/10/2024

20/10/2024

🏵️ Just One Week Until Mercado Jamaica Transforms and looks like this! 🏵️

And in two weeks, our unforgettable Día de Mu***os experiences begin!

Join us for:
✨ A collaborative altar-building experience, honoring loved ones.
🥃 Mezcal flowing throughout the evening.
💀 A delicious cornucopia of pan de mu**to and warm chocolate.

But most importantly, our guest chefs will craft a heartfelt menu inspired by the foods that remind them of their beloved ones who have passed.
Every bite will be a tribute, filled with deep love and remembrance. 💀🏵️❤️

🗓️ Join us on Oct 31st at Mercado Jamaica for an evening event, with behind the food.
OR
🎉 Celebrate with us on Nov 3rd in Xochimilco where and will present their most meaningful dishes.

🔗 Book now via our website! Spots are limited.

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09/01/2024

Alvaro, my coffee-obsessed friend from wrote a love letter to his favorite new(ish) cafés of Mexico City for my blog.

It may or may not include cute spots like:

cafe mx
cafe mx

Is there another new spot that we’re missing?

26/12/2023

Let this beautiful shot of the corn stand at Jamaica market be the inspiration to book a food experience this week.

There will be tacos, tamales, Tortas, mezcal and you’ll get to know the vendors we get to work with and their stories 💕

We have very few spots left 🫠
So go sn**ch them via our website

See you soon!

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28/07/2023

Narvarte neighborhood is a taco heaven.

First proof: Tacos Joven, serving tacos de canasta since 1971 from their cozy location on Av. Universidad, hidden among multiple taquerias.

Look for the incredibly big basket and the bucket of red salsa with pork crackling bits.

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