6 Postcards
Em by Lucho Martinez in Mexico City melds intimate charm with inventive, seafood-forward dishes, making for a memorable Michelin-starred dining experience.
"Em is a moody and elegant contemporary look at Mexican ingredients, awarded a MICHELIN Star in Mexico’s inaugural turn on the Guide." - David Shortell
"A pre-dinner cocktail at the moody 686 Bar upstairs is a smart way to start an evening. Chef Lucho Martinez offers a contemporary look at Mexican ingredients, many of which are seafood. The signature dessert celebrates all things mamey." - The MICHELIN Guide US Editorial Team
"A pre-dinner cocktail at the moody 686 Bar upstairs is a smart way to start an evening in the capable hands of Chef Lucho Martinez. Named for his daughter Emilia, the intimate restaurant on the ground floor suits couples well, while the handsome kitchen takes a contemporary look at Mexican ingredients, many of which are seafood. Think a savory, crispy, carrot buñuelo covered in roe or an expertly grilled wedge of corvina with spinach set in a fragrant garlic foam. The signature dessert celebrates all things mamey, arriving as a thin, delicate tart, a light tiramisu, and a refreshing ice cream. Both the a la carte and the tasting menus overlap well enough, so no need to fret. Refined, bold flavors come through clearly in both." - Michelin Inspector
"In Mexico City, I cannot wait to enjoy a meal at Em by Lucho Martinez..."
"Lucho Martinez is probably the buzziest new chef working in CDMX right now. His newest endeavor, Em, is definitely high-end, but it’s also accessible (think of it as an alternative to Pujol if the price and two-months-in-advance reservation requirements feel prohibitive). With a farm-to-table-focused menu, this Roma spot offers a wide range of interesting and fun dishes, like mole served with beef tongue, a spicy chicken that even has its own , local wagyu beef, and even Petrossian caviar. And yes, if you’re even thinking of coming here, you should make a reservation ASAP." - Guillaume Guevara
