Esquina Común

Esquina Común Started in a Second-Floor Apartment. Now it has a MICHELIN Star.

"An intimate rooftop dining room in Condesa sets the tone for this One MICHELIN Star, cult favorite where Chef Ana Dolores González and partner Carlos Pérez-Puelles host with a cheerful, make-it-work spirit—seven tables that often stretch to eight or nine, a conjured two-seater from storage, even a vintage couch and coffee table pressed into service for friends. Born as a word-of-mouth speakeasy in a second-floor apartment, it moved after a landlord standoff to a bare-bones rooftop the team built out themselves, evolving week by week with overgrown plants, antiques, and small improvements. The tasting menu is one of the city’s most talked about, yet the vibe stays familial, calm, and casual, embracing a touch of improvisation and the beauty of imperfection without ever compromising the food. With more space, the kitchen leans into better ingredients and a clearer voice—reclaiming corn as a personal anchor—and currently serves superb meat from Querétaro that melts in your mouth, paired with pipián enchiladas and a chard-and-egg salad, finished with a sauce somewhere between chimichurri and salsa macha. Purpose over trend guides everything: delicious food, a pleasant, non-pretentious room, and service that makes you feel at home." - David Shortell