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Miguel Hidalgo

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Carmela y Sal is a vibrant restaurant located in Torre Virreyes, nestled in the upscale neighborhood of Lomas - Virreyes, Mexico City. This cosmopolitan dining spot is renowned for its imaginative cocktails and elevated traditional cuisine, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike. With a menu that features a delightful blend of Mexican flavors and contemporary culinary techniques, Carmela y Sal offers an unforgettable dining experience.

Carmela y Sal boasts a diverse menu that caters to various tastes, featuring dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Highlights include:

Tostadas de Mentiras - A unique starter that surprises with its flavors.

Chirmol short rib - A dish recommended by the Michelin guide, known for its rich flavors.

Octopus tostada - Tender and flavorful, perfect for citrus lovers.

Mostachón tropical - A dessert that combines multiple textures and flavors.

Carmela y Sal is conveniently located in the heart of Mexico City, making it an ideal stop for both locals and tourists. Situated near notable landmarks, guests can explore the vibrant streets of Lomas - Virreyes and enjoy the nearby attractions such as parks and cultural sites. The restaurant is easily accessible and offers various parking options, including valet service.

Cosmopolitan restaurant & bar specializing in imaginative cocktails & elevated traditional cuisine.

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While the food was delicious, I did get food poisoning. I believe it was from my steak. I ordered is medium and it came pretty rare. I should have said something but I figured it will be fine. The staff and ambience was incredible thou!

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I want to come back to order different items! We had our closure to an amazing visit to Mexico City at Carmela y Sal. It was also our anniversary so it felt right to go to a special occasion.

The service is spotless, I informed the waiters in Spanish that my girlfriend is on a gluten free diet and it was the first time they didn’t look weird at us in Mexico City. Here the staff actually was aware of what it means.

We ordered the Tostadas de Mentiras as starter, and what a hit it was! If possible I would order this as a main! I won’t spoil the secret, but basically in Spanish when something is “de mentiras” what you see is a disguise. This dish looks like something and it is something else, just know that it’s a must!

For mains my partner got the sea bass (robalo) risotto, what an explosion of flavors, many spices that might seem like a risk, but in perfect balance. I got the fettuccini and shrimp, which I was doubting because it seemed like the basic b**** option. But it was also a surprise! It was kind of sweet which was unusual for a pasta but with the rest of the veggies and spices somehow it worked.

For dessert we got the mangoes with the tapioca and rum/ rhubarb. What a dessert! Not too sweet, not too simple, very fresh. It was unique and different, full of taste!

We paired everything with a Mexican wine, probably our least favorite item, but that was on us.

It was a great experience and honestly fairly priced. We can’t wait to come back, I wonder for a plan with friends or double date if the atmosphere would feel less corporate, we went on a Wednesday night and it felt a bit dry, that might be our only critic, but please come to this place, it won’t be a regret.

Thanks to the staff for an amazing service and to the cooks for an impressive meal!

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White ceviche and cecina tostada
Excellent beginning to the meal

Octopus tostada
Amazing dish I fell in love with. The softest octopus I've ever had. Great for people who like citrus flavor profile.

Chirmol short rib
recommended on michelin guide. It is definitely something you should try

Beef tongue
Tongue on its own would have been too fatty and heavy. However all the accompaniments on the dish was designed to perfectly balance the flavor of the dish. It was exceptional.

Impeccable service all around.
Our table was actually wobbly and the sever fixed it for us soon as he noticed while clearing appetizers.

Bananas
Delicious, soft, sweet.
Mostachon tropical
Very unique dish with multiple textures. Very happy we went with it.

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I’d give the food 3 star but service 5 star, so overall 4 star.

We ordered the following:
- octopus tostadas: 2/5. Although the ingredients are high quality, it’s so salty that it overpowered all the other flavors that it is designed to offer.
- Beet salad: 5/5. Refreshing, sweet and sour base flavor and additional herbs, adding to the complexity. The texture is a combination of smooth beet and the crispy sesame seeds and something saucy. It’s a very well thought-thru dish!
- Corn as risotto: 2/5. Kind of salty, but not much other flavor. I thought it’d be creamy / cheesy, given that’s what Risotto offers, but this dish is none of that. It’s just corns in some white sauce without much flavor.
- (main dish) risotto with white fish: 3/5. High quality fish, but somewhat quite sour. It has avocado which helps balances the sourness but not much other flavor overall.
- (main dish) fish between Mone and Pippin: 4/5. My partnered ordered this and I tried it. High quality fish, sauce is really flavorful though I couldn’t taste what it is made of.
- (desert) mango with coconut: 5/5. Perfect combination of diced mango, smooth coconut creams and sago. A very Asian styled desert with well-balanced flavor.

Service is attentive, polite, friendly, and they don’t “overstep” like constantly checking in and interrupting your conversations.

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Great first dinner in Mexico! Extremely friendly service despite a slight language barrier and our limited Spanish. I really loved the mostachón and poc chuc. I would like to come back and try the other dishes!

Carmela y Sal: Luxury Restaurant in Lomas - Virreyes, CDMX

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Serves Vegetarian Food

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Carmela y Sal is a cosmopolitan restaurant and bar located in Torre Virreyes, specializing in imaginative cocktails and elevated traditional cuisine. It offers a vibrant atmosphere with a focus on contemporary Mexican dining, featuring dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

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Carmela y Sal: Luxury Restaurant in Lomas - Virreyes, CDMX

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