Restaurante Ajonegro

We visited some Michelin restaurants on the occasion of our trip in La Rioja. This is also the case with the Ajonegro as the newest address, awarded a Michelin star. We were very interested in the tester's description of the connection between Mexican and La Rioja cuisine. We decided on the tasting menu with wine accompaniment. In summary, the quality and ideas behind the individual courses must be judged as good. There are definitely chefs at work here who understand the craft they have learned. However, the owners of this restaurant seem to be so busy with their kitchen that we only had contact with the staff throughout the evening. Unfortunately, the staff delivers an incredibly poor service for this level. Here, apparently, an attempt was made to train many employees to the Michelin star level in the shortest possible time. However, the experienced guest already notices this in the poor greeting of the guest. As a highlight of the evening, we were able to observe again and again how the plates of the next tables were cleared right next to our table and how the leftovers were scraped together on a plate like at a pub – disgusting and definitely not worthy of a Michelin star! Finally, I would like to mention the wine accompaniment, where good wines are served that harmonize very well with the menu. However, the guest is poured a homeopathically small amount into the glass and the service staff does not ask whether it can be a little more. All in all, a big disappointment for us and proof that this kind of modern fusion cuisine has its justification, but only deserves a Michelin star if the service stuff can meet this level.

The food was very good. We decided not to go for the tasting many and chose what we felt like having from the standard menu. It didn't disappoint us. Our favourite dishes were the Lubina ceviche, Puerros (leeks), tacos al pastor. Our less favorite dish was the steak, but still good (the potatoes served on the side of the steak were not up to the standard of everything else in the menu) The service was very good. The young brunette lady who served us was very nice and well mannered! Price wise is fine. We spent just over 110 for 2 of us (we ordered quite a lot of food) and the glass of wine my husband ordered was surprisingly very cheap yet good quality!

The food is simply art, some of the best I’ve ever tried. I see more Michelin stars in the future, it’s just that good.

This is a fine dining restaurant that takes everything they do very seriously. Which is why they have a Michelin star. Maybe they try a little too hard that creates an uneasiness as they stand and stare at your table. Just try to ignore it and focus on your meal and guests. Our meal was excellent, each course different than the other, simple to complex. No one left hungry, so it's not one of those places. Great for special occasions or business meetings when impressing others. Very recommended.

We did the Gastronomic Menu, and everything was amazing! Our server described everything in great detail, and we left very satisfied and full. Will definitely come back during our next visit to Logroño 😊

Really wonderful restaurant with an incredible tasting menu - great flavors and impeccable plating - and a standout wine pairing, one of the best I’ve enjoyed of the many ** and *** places I’ve been to. The food is Spanish Mexican fusion and it’s executed super well in ** or *** format with widely varying plates, amuse bouches, petit fours, and the mix! I also really loved the chance to meet the chefs in the kitchen at the end of the meal. Everyone here - my server, the som, and the two chefs were so kind and down to earth and made the experience great! Last but not least the value was great!

I visited this place before it had its Michelin star. Mexican chef married to a Spanish chef . High level of execution , bold and elegant flavors .

Great food and service. Worth the price and the wine pairing included some super interesting wines