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Masala y Maíz

Restaurant · Tabacalera ·

Masala y Maíz

Restaurant · Tabacalera ·
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"Always buzzing, Masala y Maiz draws curious diners eager for a taste of this highly original cuisine. Chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval cook with a seamless style, effortlessly blending African, Indian, and Mexican cuisines. This is food that leaves a lasting impression, as in samosas tucked with suadero or potato with pepitas and topped with vibrant sauces. Superb prawns from Veracruz are grilled aggressively and come with melting butter infused with vanilla, while chilpachole, a red-hued seafood stew from Veracruz, is revamped with a tamal colado and softshell crab. The meal concludes on a strong note with a rich, fudgy chocolate tamal offset with fresh orange supremes, avocado mousse, and pistachio and rose powders." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/ciudad-de-mexico/cuauhtemoc_1995126/restaurant/masala-y-maiz

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Indian, East African, & Mexican fusion; innovative dishes, social justice focus

indian mexican fusion
prawns
samosas
chocolate tamale
ceviche
mussels
chicken
esquites
Google Rating
4.3 (1.1K)
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C. Artículo 123 116, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06040 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

MX$1,000+

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Information

Indian, East African, & Mexican fusion; innovative dishes, social justice focus

indian mexican fusion
prawns
samosas
chocolate tamale
ceviche
mussels
chicken
esquites
Google Rating
4.3 (1.1K)
Featured in The Infatuation
Featured in
Michelin 2025 2025
2025 One Star
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C. Artículo 123 116, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06040 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

MX$1,000+

Reserve a table
Reservations required
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Masala y Maíz by null
Masala y Maíz by Ana Lorenzana
Masala y Maíz by Ana Lorenzana
Masala y Maíz by Photo by Paulina Figueroa
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Ana Lorenzana
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Courtesy of Masala y Maiz
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Ana Lorenzana
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Photo courtesy of Masala y Maiz
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Alexandra Farias
Masala y Maíz by Photo by Paulina Figueroa
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