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Modern Mexican

Quintonil

Polanco, Mexico City 📍 Maps

Chef Jorge Vallejo and his wife Alejandra Flores opened Quintonil in 2012 with a vision to elevate Mexican cuisine beyond international influences, focusing on traditional ingredients often overlooked. It's a place where ancient culinary traditions meet boundary-pushing techniques, creating an experience that's both deeply rooted and fearlessly creative. Regulars know that the tasting menu is a journey through Mexico's biodiversity, often featuring ingredients sourced from the restaurant's own urban garden or a trusted network of local farmers.

★ The Legend
Charred Avocado Tartare with Escamoles and Quelites Chips
This dish is a long-standing signature, featuring creamy charred avocado paired with escamoles (ant larvae), which provide a unique cottage cheese-like texture and flavor. It's a bold expression of traditional Mexican ingredients, showcasing how humble elements can be transformed into high art.
◆ Fan Favorite
Pibil Duck Tamal with Young Corn Cream
Diners consistently rave about this tamal, often describing the duck as incredibly tender and the young corn cream as divinely delicious, sometimes even bringing them to tears. It's a refined take on a classic, where the richness of the pibil duck is perfectly balanced by the sweet, delicate corn cream.
◇ Hidden Gem
Cactus Paddle Sorbet
Often served as a palate cleanser, this refreshing sorbet made from prickly pear cactus paddles is a subtle yet distinctly Mexican experience that many first-timers might overlook. Its light, herbaceous flavor, reminiscent of cucumber and green melon with a hint of tartness, is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to showcasing indigenous ingredients in unexpected ways.
Insider Tip

Don't just default to the 'Wines of the World' pairing. Instead, opt for the 'Mexican Wine Pairing' or 'Liquid Horizons Pairing'. Quintonil has an exceptional and evolving selection of Mexican wines and unique non-alcoholic beverages that truly complement the local ingredients and enhance the culinary journey in a way international wines often can't.

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