Seasonal seafood & Mexican-Asian fusion small plates, chill vibe
C. Orizaba 3 B, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
"Located in Roma Norte, the low-key vibe of this pleasant cafe belies some very serious and creative cuisine. Simple but attractive, the setting boasts a bright green facade, sandy-hued terrazzo flooring, light wood furnishings and pale unadorned walls.Chef Giuseppe Lacorazza studied in Buenos Aires and spent time in kitchens in Europe and New York City. The cuisine here has a faint Mediterranean accent to its Mexican foundation and is enhanced by vegetable-dominated preparations. The day's catch may be transformed into crudo tossed with white beans and set atop a creamy almond and brown butter puree, and gnudi are served in a light broth with tender slices of white onion and some Parmesan cheese. The Italian sausage sandwich is a meaty option as well." - Michelin Inspector
"This tiny restaurant on Roma’s outskirts is only open from Thursday to Sunday with limited hours, but it’s worth adjusting your plans and making a reservation via Instagram. It excels at well-executed Mediterranean-Mexican small plates for lunch or dinner. Here, the beauty is the simplicity of each dish—they take a handful of ingredients and make them shine, like their famous avocado tostadas topped with just furikake and homemade salsa matcha. The vibe is scene-y, a mix of Supreme-dressed skaters and chefs on their day off enjoying an evening with mezcal, cubitas, and vermouth, and linger past dessert. For the full experience, join in on the sobremesa and stick around for a few rounds of drinks post-meal." - guillaume guevara
"Chef Giuseppe Lacorazza sources seasonal seafood from Mercado de la Viga (Mexico City’s largest seafood market) and uses it to make effortless, homey dishes that mix Mexican influences with some global flair. The avocado tostada with furikake is one of Fugaz’s most popular dishes, and it’s always on the menu, but check out other house specialties like the chilpachole (a corn and seafood soup), gnocchi with mussels, and white bean stew with clams. Lacorazza’s menu reflects his ongoing culinary research, which he shares periodically in his newsletter, Gula. The restaurant sits on a busy avenue in Roma Norte and works best for a casual late lunch or dinner. Know before you go: Pair your meal with wines from the sister bar/wine shop project next door, Fantasma." - Natalia de la Rosa
"This tiny restaurant on Roma’s outskirts is only open from Thursday to Sunday with limited hours, but it’s worth adjusting your plans and making a reservation via Instagram. It excels at well-executed Mediterranean-Mexican small plates for lunch or dinner. Here, the beauty is the simplicity of each dish—they take a handful of ingredients and make them shine, like their famous avocado tostadas topped with just furikake and homemade salsa macha. The vibe is sceney, a mix of Supreme-dressed skaters and chefs on their day off ready to enjoy an evening with mezcal, cubitas, and vermouth, and linger past dessert. For the full experience, join in on the sobremesa and stick around for a few rounds of drinks post-meal." - guillaume guevara
"This tiny restaurant has limited hours (it’s only open Thursday to Saturday between 2-10pm), but it’s worth rearranging your schedule to show up right when they open. The menu is small and changes often, which just means you should order everything on it. That might include a smoky sopa de pescado, or a perfectly charred roasted eggplant smothered in a yogurt sauce. Locals also like to start their night here with mezcal, cubitas, and vermouth, and many stay past dessert, so if you’re looking to blend in, partake in sobremesa and stay for a few rounds of drinks." - guillaume guevara
