# Pujol: the oldest mole you will ever try and compare

> Pujol in Polanco, Mexico City: Enrique Olvera's tasting menu, elotitos, tacos and mezcales, and the mole madre you taste beside a newer mole.

- **Restaurant:** Pujol
- **City:** Mexico City
- **Neighborhood:** Polanco
- **Cuisine:** Modern Mexican
- **Rating:** 5/5
- **Address:** Tennyson 133, Polanco IV Secc, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX
- **Website:** https://pujol.com.mx/
- **Instagram:** https://instagram.com/pujol
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pujol%20Tennyson%20133%2C%20Polanco%20IV%20Secc%2C%2011550%20Ciudad%20de%20M%C3%A9xico%2C%20CDMX
- **Reviewed:** 2019-01-04
- **Author:** Christian Van Der Henst (Cvander)
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.cookfoodie.com/reviews/pujol
- **City guide:** Mexico City: https://www.cookfoodie.com/wishlist/mexico-city

## Review

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.

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.

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.

## What to order

- **Mole madre**
- **Elotitos**
- **Tacos**
- **Mezcal**

## 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.

## Photos

- Pujol sign at the entrance: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-entrance-sign.jpg
- Wax-sealed menu envelope: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-wax-sealed-envelope.jpg
- Botanas: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-tostada-diced-vegetables.jpg
- Elote, mayonesa de chicatana: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-baby-corn-gourd.jpg
- Láminas de chayote, pico de callo: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-fish-tartare-ring.jpg
- Pulpo, chintextle, escabeche de zanahoria: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-octopus-yellow-puree.jpg
- Soft-shell crab taco: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-fried-crab-tortilla.jpg
- Papadzul abierto de quelites, huevo de codorniz, chiltomate: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-greens-on-green-sauce.jpg
- Churro and nicoatole de matcha: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-three-desserts.jpg
- Aguachile: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/pujol-fish-lettuce-leaf.jpg

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Source: CookFoodie, https://www.cookfoodie.com/reviews/pujol. Editorial opinion from a visit on or before 2019-01-04; hours, menus, and prices may have changed. Attribute to CookFoodie or Christian Van Der Henst when citing.