Esquina Común
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Ana Dolores González, Carlos Pérez-Puelles |
| Headquarters | Mexico City , Mexico |
| Products | Mexican and Spanish cuisine |
Esquina Común is a dining establishment located in Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, co-founded by chef Ana Dolores González alongside her partner Carlos Pérez-Puelles. Originating in late 2021 within a rented apartment in Roma, the restaurant gained widespread recognition following a favorable review in The New York Times.
Due to a significant rent increase imposed by their landlord, the venue transitioned to Condesa between 2022 and 2023. Known for its discreet terrace setting, Esquina Común specializes in both Mexican and Spanish culinary offerings. In 2024, it was honored with one Michelin star during the debut of Mexico's Michelin Guide.
Description
Esquina Común presents a seasonal seven-course tasting menu that changes bi-monthly.[1] The cozy space accommodates 30 guests and operates exclusively on weekends.[2] Reservations are made through Instagram, with precise location details shared upon booking confirmation.[1]
Menu highlights have included dishes such as short rib sope braised to tenderness, cobia ceviche, traditional mole, fried chicken, fish pâté accompanied by squash blossom pesto, plantain croquettes filled with quesillo cheese, beef stewed in plum juice with jocoque, chorizo croquettes, and vermicelli paired with wild mushrooms.[2][1][3]
History
Established in late 2021 by Mexican chef Ana Dolores González and her Spanish partner Carlos Pérez-Puelles,[1] Esquina Común began as a small operation serving up to 14 diners within the living room of a leased apartment in the Roma neighborhood.[1][4] Prior to this venture, González gained experience at Expendio de Maíz in Mexico City as well as culinary work in Peru.[2][4] The kitchen was supported by González’s mother.[4] The restaurant attracted attention following Michael Snyder’s article in The New York Times, titled "A Homey Restaurant Tucked Inside a Mexico City Apartment."[2]
Between 2022 and 2023, after their landlord became aware of the business activities, the rent was increased threefold. Consequently, González and Pérez-Puelles invested most of their savings to relocate to the Condesa neighborhood,[5] refurbishing a new site on Fernando Montes de Oca Street.[2] Ignacio Medina characterized it as a "semi-secret restaurant perched on the terrace of a coworking space at a junction in Condesa [featuring] a covered third floor overlooking the tree canopy shading the street".[6]
Reception
In his review for Siete Caníbales, Ignacio Medina commended the ceviche but expressed reservations about the chicken breast. Coco Marett from Tatler Asia described the dishes as "pure magic," noting their fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean flavors. Michele Lagalla of Cocina y Vino praised the understated ambiance and meticulously crafted, flavorful plates. The editorial team at Travel + Leisure En Español recognized Esquina Común as a representation of contemporary Mexican gastronomy, lauding its ambiance, service quality, tasting menus, fresh catch offerings, and wine selection.
Upon the launch of the Michelin Guide in Mexico during 2024, eighteen establishments received stars; Esquina Común was awarded one star for its "high-quality cooking that merits a visit." The guide highlighted its rooftop terrace abundant with greenery, relaxed atmosphere, and well-portioned tasting menu dishes designed for two diners.
Esquina Común was one of seven Michelin-starred restaurants in Mexico City honored by Martí Batres, head of the city government. He presented chefs with onyx statuettes inspired by the pre-Hispanic sculpture The Young Woman of Amajac, recognizing indigenous women’s contributions to national and international culinary arts as well as their role in advancing tourism.
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- Establishments founded in Mexico in 2021
- Condesa neighborhood
- Mexican cuisine restaurants in Mexico
- Mexican restaurants awarded Michelin stars
- Michelin-starred dining venues in Mexico
- Restaurants inaugurated in 2021
- Dining establishments in Mexico City
- Spanish cuisine restaurants
- Michelin-starred Mexican restaurants