Esquina Común

"The address may no longer be a secret, but reservations at this hot spot are closely guarded (and only available by direct messaging on Instagram). The covered rooftop setting is enhanced with bountiful greenery and a lovely, relaxed vibe.Chef Ana Dolores González and a young, talented team cook with plenty of personality and a solid foundation of strong technique and good ingredients. Styled like a tasting menu and portioned for two, these dishes are impressive. Items of note include the pescado del dia, which may be grilled cod set in a luscious green mole with crushed ripe plantain, fava beans, and pumpkin seeds. Staying on theme, the masa and plantain tamal de pescado is filled with chile red-tinted fish with a flavorful salsa macha." - Michelin Inspector

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

The 17 Best Restaurants In Condesa - Mexico City - The Infatuation

"What began as a secret dining experience in the chef’s Roma apartment has since blossomed into one of Condesa’s most exceptional and unique rooftop restaurants. Esquina Común is small, homey, and feels like you’re dining at your friend’s garden—if your friend were obsessed with plants. As for the food, it’s a clever blend of Mexican, Spanish, Peruvian, and Asian-inspired flavors. On the ever-changing menu, you might find creamy hummus topped with squid chicharrón and homemade sweet potato gnocchi with kumquat—all beautifully plated. You should make a reservation well in advance since this place is so great that everyone’s trying to eat here, and they’re only open Thursday through Sunday." - guillaume guevara

Esquina Común - Review - La Condesa - Mexico City - The Infatuation

"What began as a secret dining experience in the chef’s Roma apartment has since blossomed into one of Condesa’s most exceptional and unique rooftop restaurants. Esquina Común is small, homey, and feels like you’re dining at your friend's garden—if your friend were obsessed with plants. As for the food, it’s a clever blend of Mexican, Spanish, Peruvian, and Asian-inspired flavors. On the ever-changing menu, you might find creamy hummus topped with squid chicharrón and homemade sweet potato gnocchi with kumquat—all beautifully plated. You should make a reservation well in advance since this place is so great that everyone’s trying to eat here, and they’re only open Thursday through Sunday." - Guillaume Guevara

All The Stars From The MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2024

"The address may no longer be a secret, but reservations at this hotspot are closely guarded (and only available by direct messaging on Instagram), but any perceived hassle disappears once you've arrived at this covered rooftop setting with bountiful greenery and a lovely, relaxed vibe. This is a special operation run by a young and talented team. Their concise menu is impressively prepared and enticingly plated. Dishes of note include the pescado del dia, which may be grilled cod set in a luscious green mole and dressed with crushed ripe plantain, fava beans and pumpkin seeds. Staying on theme, the masa and plantain tamal de pescado is filled with chile red-tinted fish with a flavorful salsa macha." - The MICHELIN Guide US Editorial Team