Pujol · Modern Mexican · Polanco, Mexico City

Pujol: the oldest mole you will ever try and compare

Name: Pujol: the oldest mole you will ever try and compare
Item: Pujol
Rating: 5
Author: Christian Van Der Henst

Fri, Jan 4, 2019 · Polanco, Mexico City · By Christian Van Der Henst · 5/5

In Mexico, fine cuisine started with Olvera, at Pujol. You'll have elotitos, tacos, great mezcales and a beautiful venue in Polanco. But let's be honest: the memory, the most important dish, is that amazing mole, comparing what they made recently to what they've been cultivating forever.

Course by course

Botanas

Aguachile

Elote, mayonesa de chicatana

I definitely enjoyed the dos elotitos. Just such an easy feast, but really well prepared.

Láminas de chayote, pico de callo

The chayote tortilla was really good.

Pulpo

Pulpo, chintextle, escabeche de zanahoria

The pulpo with the escabeche was just really good.

Soft-shell crab taco

The crab is just something fascinating. I really love when Mexican restaurants go for seafood and do it right.

Papadzul abierto de quelites

Papadzul abierto de quelites, huevo de codorniz, chiltomate

Mole madre, mole nuevo

The mole madre with the tortilla and that particular leaf they fly in was really good.

One of my favorite Bourdain episodes is the one where he made mole with a friend, another cook in Mexico, at his family's house. And to be honest, that's the best mole: the one you get at a friend's house, where a tía cooks love for you. Second best is the tasting at Pujol, and that's probably how they got their Michelin stars.

Postres

Churro and nicoatole de matcha at Pujol — Churro and nicoatole de matcha

Churro
Nicoatole de matcha

The dessert menu was amazing: the churros, a kind of jello, and some ice cream that was really good.

FYI, I went before Michelin was a thing in Mexico. I've been a few times and always enjoy coming back to this delicious palace of Polanco. I still remember the textures and the presentation. I didn't take enough pictures of all the mezcales, but they were also a blessing and something beautiful they have.

If you're visiting Pujol

Where is Pujol?: Tennyson 133, Polanco IV Secc, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, in Polanco. A beautiful venue, a delicious palace of Polanco.
What should I order at Pujol?: It's a tasting menu. You'll have elotitos, tacos and great mezcales, but the most important dish is the mole, comparing what they made recently to what they've been cultivating forever.
Is Pujol worth it?: Yes. The best mole is the one you get at a friend's house, where a tía cooks love for you. Second best is the tasting at Pujol. I've been a few times and always enjoy coming back.