Pink Rambo
Restaurant · Tlaxpana ·
Eclectic small plates, strong cocktails, and unique decor
Eclectic small plates, strong cocktails, and unique decor
"The dishes are as distinctive as the decor, with an eclectic blend of shareable plates infused with plenty of personality. This is cooking that's free of boundaries; a menu where empanadas sit side-by-side with shrimp dumplings and fried chicken. Order a slew of items (don't worry—the plates are small) and find yourself surprised by how simple yet sensational they are (the tostada brings this point home). A brioche bun tucked with crispy oysters is a good follow-up, but it's the textbook-perfect flan that will have you returning before long. There's certainly nothing ordinary about Pink Rambo. This unique spot in Santa María la Ribera proudly shares their irreverence, and just in case you're questioning their quirk, take a look at that buff Jesus doing a pull-up on the large crucifix hanging over the kitchen." - The MICHELIN Guide US Editorial Team
"There's certainly nothing ordinary about Pink Rambo. This unique spot in Santa María la Ribera proudly shares their irreverence, and just in case you're questioning their quirk, take a look at that buff Jesus doing a pull-up on the large crucifix hanging over the kitchen.The dishes are as distinctive as the decor, with an eclectic blend of shareable plates infused with plenty of personality. This is cooking that's free of boundaries; a menu where empanadas sit side-by-side with shrimp dumplings and fried chicken. Order a slew of items (don't worry—the plates are small) and find yourself surprised by how simple yet sensational they are (the tostada brings this point home). A brioche bun tucked with crispy oysters is a good follow-up, but it's the textbook-perfect flan that will have you returning before long." - Michelin Inspector
"The Santa María la Ribera neighborhood is home to a number of trendy spots, including “psychedelic cantina” Pink Rambo, a lively drinking spot tucked behind a garage door. Customers gather at the bar and communal tables in a bright, concrete-walled interior patio to share dishes by chef Nicolás López and drinks by Luca Simpson-Damiano. Food items — lamb tartare, trout confit, fried chicken — are on the small side, allowing visitors to concentrate on the strong personalities of the cocktails, like the Kendall (gin, fennel, lacto-fermented cucumber, white wine) or Miriam (tequila, mezcal, radish, watermelon, sake). Best for: Lunch and cocktails with friends or a pre-game for a weekend night out." - Natalia de la Rosa
"Pink Rambo is controlled chaos, in the best way, so come here when you’re looking to ramp up before a night out. The space with double-high ceilings and a retractable roof has R&B music playing and people using outdoor voices. Their menu is all over the place, as if someone took their favorite dishes from around the world and put them into one spot. There are langoustine dumplings in a homey broth and empanadas de queso con cebolla caramelizada with spicy garlic salsa. The wine list is eclectic, too, with everything from an Argentine cabernet sauvignon to Alsatian Pierre Frick orange gewürztraminer. Even though portions are on the small side, the prices are pretty fair, and service is attentive. " - guillaume guevara
"Pink Rambo is controlled chaos, in the best way, so come here when you’re looking to ramp up before a night out. The space with double-high ceilings and a retractable roof has R&B music playing and people using outdoor voices. Their menu is all over the place, as if someone took their favorite dishes from around the world and put them into one spot. There are langoustine dumplings in a homey broth and empanadas de queso con cebolla caramelizada with spicy garlic salsa. The wine list is eclectic, too, with everything from an Argentine cabernet sauvignon to Alsatian Pierre Frick orange gewürztraminer. Even though portions are on the small side, the prices are pretty fair, and service is attentive." - Guillaume Guevara
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