Around the World to Go: Takeout/delivery in Mexico City
In this surreal time we are collectively experiencing, I am tempted to echo the title of an old Broadway show “Stop the World I Want to Get Off.” But, as the world keeps turning, we face the challenge of how to feed ourselves well. Some take on ambitious cooking projects. Others stockpile canned and frozen goods. I would like to encourage the former. Meanwhile, most restaurants have had to shut their doors (laying off many workers). Some are offering excellent special menus for delivery or curb-side pick up.
In addition, Culinaria Mexicana has proposed an initiative, Salvemos Restaurantes, to support the restaurant industry by buying “bonos”, sort of a loan system, which will serve for goods and services in the future. Stand by your favorite eatery by contacting them for information on how to buy a bond. See the list of restaurants here.
A perfect tom yum from Galanga
Thai
Galanga Thai House (Roma) as well as sister restaurants Kiin Viet-Thai Eatery (Roma) and Daeng (Roma) are keeping their exquisite Southeast Asian kitchens going. Visit their Instagram or Facebook pages. Call 55 6550 4492 to order.
Baos at Bao Bao
Chinese/Taiwanese
Bao Bao Taiwanese Eatery (Roma) prepares dumplings, an interesting selection of bao (Asian steamed bread sandwiches) and our favorite, Taiwan fried chicken temptingly perfumed with star anise. Call 55 6271 4744 to order. See their website for menu.
Also excellent for Chinese is Asian Bay (Condesa)
sashimi @ Gin Chan
Japanese
Gin Chan (Roma), an intimate chef-driven Japanese bistro, is offering special takeout menus that reproduce their eclectic in-house omekases and fine sushi/sashimi. See their website, sample menu below; call 55 7827 2238 to order.
Other good Japanese restaurants offering special menus are Izakaya Kura ( Roma/Condesa) , Wabi Sushi (Roma) , Rokai (Cuauhtemoc/Juarez)
Some options at Gin Chan
A pizza at Osteria 8
photo courtesy Andrea Cinta for local.mx
Italian
Osteria 8 (Roma/Condesa) is still the city’s best intimate trattoria. There’s always pizza, but Bronx-born chef Steve Gialleonardo is creating a variety of special dishes for delivery. Check out his Instagram account. Call 55 5212 2008
Other great Italians doing special menus for delivery are:
Sartoria (Roma),
Romina (Polanco),
Rosetta (Roma),
Alphi Pizzeria Artesanal (Condesa)
Osteria 8’s menu.
Ceviche peruano @ Agua y Sal
Peruvian
There are few Peruvian restaurants in the city that really “get” it as well as Agua y Sal (Polanco). This is a good option for those of us who would rather have someone else do our ceviche.
Call 55 5282 2746 and take a look at their website.
Also offering delivery is El Mercadito Peruano (Centro) Call or whatsapp 55 7723 4876 to order.
Just as they do it on the northern Spanish coast @ Ekilore
Spanish
Ekilore (Polanco), which just recently moved to Polanco, is chef Pablo San Roman’s homage to his home turf, i.e. the País Vasco and surrounding coast. His special take out menu is a virtual encyclopedia of the region’s gastronomy. Call 55 5801 0338 or 4511 6911 to order. See menu below.
Other noteworthy Spanish options are: Restaurante Lur (Polanco), Atalaya (Bosques de Lomas) Garum (Polanco) and Jaleo (Polanco) whose chef, Pedro Martin prepares paellas as they should be done.
The menu @ Ekilore
Pasillo de Humo
Mexican
Pasillo de Humo (Condesa) offers the best Oaxacan cooking in the capital. The kitchen turned out thousands of meals for the rescue workers after the earthquake in 2017 and returns to combat with a wonderful takeout menu. Call 55 5211 7263 or 7791 3292. See a sample menu below:
Other excellent options for contemporary Mexican cooking are: Guzina Oaxaca (Polanco), Contramar (Roma Condesa), Fonda Fina (Roma/Condesa), Cascabel (Santa Fe) and Merotoro (Condesa) Carmela y Sal (Lomas/Polanco)
Mae West, all American
And for good old American Food, try:
Lalo (Roma),
Hot Mamma’s Fried Chicken (Juarez/Condesa),
Pinche Gringo BBQ (Del Valle, Polanco)
and for those near the Interlomas area, Public Burger Kitchen
