“The Cockroach” a song echoes through the streets of Mexico. But today, we’re not here to discuss that. We’re here to explore La Cuchara de San Sebastián. This isn’t just any restaurant. It’s a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Mexico City.
La Cuchara de San Sebastián offers the best Spanish cuisine. It is located in the Hotel Marquis, which was constructed after the 1985 earthquake. This legendary hotel is situated on the spectacular Paseo de la Reforma.
Since La Cuchara de San Sebastián opened its terrace, this spot has become one of the most sought-after on Reforma. It has become one of the hotel’s three main attractions on the Paseo de la Reforma. The terrace can seat 150 diners. It offers lunch and dinner services.
Imagine yourself on the terrace. You are surrounded by modern design. The color palette features grayscale, white, and black. The furniture invites you to linger. You can relax and watch major sporting events on screens from anywhere in the restaurant.
La Cuchara de San Sebastián provides traditional cuisine with high-quality ingredients. Its open-air terrace offers sublime views. Indulge in the restaurant’s extensive menu of dishes and cocktails.
La Cuchara de San Sebastián serves innovative Spanish haute cuisine. Enjoy Spanish tapas or pintxos. Pintxos are small portions of food on a slice of bread. Traditionally, a toothpick holds the food to the bread.
The cocktails are fantastic here. Wine lovers can explore the Spanish wine list. You can accompany your meal with delicious desserts under the Mexico City moonlight. A dinner at La Cuchara de San Sebastián costs around $500 per person.
However, there’s another La Cuchara. This one is located in Houston. This is an authentic Mexico City bistro that opened on September 15, 2012. It occupies the corner space at Fairview and Taft in a 1940s brick building that was once The Hyde Park Supermarket.
Ana Beaven and Charlie McDaniel conceived the restaurant. Jim Herd and his team designed it. The restaurant has a modern aesthetic. This is juxtaposed with jolts of color in the rainbow-hued plates and bowls.
Cecilia Beaven, a Mexico City artist, created three eye-catching murals for La Cuchara. A chaotic maze of cars and roads frames the largest mural. It runs the length of the dining room. Another mural shows drinkers looking down at people sipping cocktails at the bar. The third mural displays ingredients from farms in unique ceramic and cast iron pots.
La Cuchara in Houston also serves unique Latino-style cocktails. Abuelas make authentic Mexican dishes here. The vibrant murals by Cecilia Beaven set the tone for the space. The restaurant recommends the huachinango veracruzana. They also recommend the mula de nopal. This consists of grilled cactus paddles stuffed with cheese and spicy salsa.
So, whether you find yourself in Mexico City or Houston, La Cuchara offers a taste of Mexico. It’s a place where food, art, and culture come together to create a unique experience.