At Masala y Maíz, vibrant Indian and Mexican flavors unite in a cozy San Miguel Chapultepec spot, creating a culinary experience that nourishes both body and soul.
Calle Marsella 72, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Juárez, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
"Located on a side street, this small, daytime-only Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant is essentially an indoor concrete space with a few small tables spread around. A meal here feels like you’re at a house party with 20 of your closest friends, including the husband and wife team running the show. The menu changes frequently, but you’ll probably eat things like puffed corn with tiny fried fish, frijoles y chutney de epazote, and smoked masa with nopal. You can certainly do your own ordering, but we recommend letting the chefs and waiters make those decisions for you, which will certainly include several bottles of natural wine." - guillaume guevara
"Masala y Maiz is an acclaimed restaurant owned by Norma Listman and Saqib Keval, who have Mexican and Indian roots. The restaurant focuses on the harmonious blending of Mexican and Indian cuisines, with dishes like a samosa stuffed with suadero. They emphasize 'mestizaje' as a means of survival and combating colonialism, distinguishing their approach from others." - Ashok Selvam
"Located on a side street, this small, daytime-only Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant is essentially an indoor concrete space with a few small tables spread around. A meal here feels like you’re at a house party with 20 of your closest friends, including the husband and wife team running the show. The menu changes frequently, but you’ll probably eat things like puffed corn with tiny fried fish, frijoles y chutney de epazote, and smoked masa with nopal. You can certainly do your own ordering, but we recommend letting the chefs and waiters make those decisions for you, which will certainly include several bottles of natural wine." - Guillaume Guevara
"It's small, but Masala y Maiz is always busy, drawing eager crowds of young diners who flock here for the vibe and the food. Run by a couple of chefs who infuse the restaurant with a commitment to social causes, this cuisine is different and highly original. Dishes blend Indian, Mexican, and East African cultures to create intense flavors and interesting nuances. This is food that wins you over and most certainly leaves you with an impression. Highlights include samosas de suadero, camarones para pelar and kuku poussin. Panacotta de té limón is a light and refreshing dessert to complete a highly satisfying meal." - Michelin Inspector
"Place des Fêtes and Oxomoco, Her Place Supper Club and Lord’s, Masala y Maiz at Bar Sotano, Astral and Sunrice, and Taqueria Ramirez and Salsa Pizzeria..." - Jaya Saxena
