What to order at Maximo Bistrot

Must order
The seasonal tasting menu; whatever vegetable arrives that morning from the chef's farm.
Signature dishes
Seasonal tasting, Market vegetables, Hand-rolled pastas
Editor tip
Closed Mondays; book three weeks ahead. The taller dining room moved to Alvaro Obregon in 2021 from the original Tonala location.
CuisineModern Mexican With French Technique
Price$$$
Neighborhoodroma-norte
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Signature dishes: Seasonal tasting, Market vegetables, Hand-rolled pastas

Must order: The seasonal tasting menu; whatever vegetable arrives that morning from the chef's farm.

Tip: Closed Mondays; book three weeks ahead. The taller dining room moved to Alvaro Obregon in 2021 from the original Tonala location.

Location

Address: Av. Alvaro Obregon 65 Bis, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, 06700 Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City

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