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  1. Pujol

    Mexican

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    The mole madre has been on the menu for years, darkening and deepening as new batches are folded into the old, and by now it's less a sauce than a living archive. Enrique Olvera's Polanco dining room holds two Michelin stars and a spot on the World's 50 Best, and a seasonal tasting menu threads through contemporary Mexican cooking with the kind of confidence that doesn't need to announce itself. The room is sleek and buzzy, servers in sharp black.

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    • Mole madre

      “The savory progression culminates with mole madre, an effort like no other that celebrates Mexican history and cuisine in the most profound way.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Scallop ceviche with egg salad

      “Tradition and invention go hand-in-hand in the likes of scallop ceviche with egg salad or grilled Baja coast rockfish with butternut squash puree and sherry foam.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Grilled Baja coast rockfish

      “Tradition and invention go hand-in-hand in the likes of scallop ceviche with egg salad or grilled Baja coast rockfish with butternut squash puree and sherry foam.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Lamb with mint mole

      “You may want to bring a Spanish dictionary to translate the creative menu choices, which may include fabulous lamb with mint mole, sea bass and octopus with habanero ink.”

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