Re: How much is Pujol? + vegetarians + drinks I was looking at this a few weeks ago as of 8/2017 it’s M$1835,or about US$103 for their tasting menu before drinks.
There are two types of reservations you can get at Pujol. One is for the traditional, 5-course tasting menu. There are five different timed reservations available for this throughout the afternoon and evening. But the traditional menu has many more seats available per seating.
Trying a few dishes at Molino el Pujol will only set you back $10-15 USD. How do you feel about so-called “fancy” restaurants? Would you rather splurge on one fancy meal, or eat several mid-priced meals?
Though Pujol is a Michelin-star restaurant, this bite of a tlayuda felt just like it could have been plucked off any street in Mexico. It was refined, but not overly pretentious.
When did Pujol open?
The blend of the natural outdoor environment and the modern urban design of the interior is incredible. Chef Enrique Olvera first opened Pujol in Mexico City in 2000 and ever since it has been one of the biggest foodie draws for travellers and locals alike.
Pujol is located in the upscale neighbourhood of Polanco. Polanco isn’t my favourite district in Mexico City. It feels too North American for my tastes, and a little too prim and proper. Pujol itself is hidden away on a quiet, greenery laced side street.
But the traditional menu has many more seats available per seating. The Omakase menu, on the other hand, takes place at the taco bar which only seats about 15 people.
The Omakase is a 10-course meal complete with snacks, tacos, desserts and your choice of beverages paired with the dishes. At the beginning of the service, your server will ask what kind of beverage you want to have throughout your meal.
A tetela is a traditional Mexico dish. It is made of a pocket of corn stuffed with various ingredients most popular in Oaxaca. Inside ours was the aforementioned octopus with black beans on a sweet bed of peanut sauce. I’m not the biggest fan of octopus but cooked in this way I loved it.
Well, not only is it not gross, it’s absolutely fabulous . Tamarind is very popular in Mexico and is used to flavour many foods and candies. I felt like it was so well paired with the other ingredients in this cocktail. Next, it was time for the amberjack taco with seaweed and avocado.
Pujol is one of the best restaurants in the world, as of 2019 it’s rated as #13 so getting a reservation at this place is a bit of a challenge but never give up! When we first booked our trip almost everything was booked for months and months but a few weeks before departure, one reservation at 6:30 for the Omakase tasting menu opened up …
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