24HRS in MEXICO CITY – A Michelin Chef Shows Us Where He Eats – Part 1

24HRS in MEXICO CITY – A Michelin Chef Shows Us Where He Eats – Part 1

Join us as we touch down in the chaotic, beautiful, and flavor-drenched streets of Mexico City. In this episode, we’re handing the keys to Chef Lucho Martínez, the visionary behind the Michelin-starred Em. Recently featured in the Apple TV+ docuseries Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, Lucho represents the new guard of Mexican gastronomy—where ancestral ingredients meet a sharp, contemporary edge.

In Part 1, we dive into Lucho’s personal world, starting at his flagship before hitting the legendary institutions and new-school haunts that define the CDMX scene today.

The Itinerary: Part 1

Em (Colonia Roma)
We start at Lucho’s heart and soul. Named after his daughter, Emilia, Em is where his philosophy of “unconventional roots” comes to life. We showcase and share some of his iconic dishes.

Pujol
No culinary pilgrimage to Mexico City is complete without a visit to the altar of Enrique Olvera. We stop by the world-renowned Pujol to see how the “Mole Madre” is aging and discuss how this institution paved the way for chefs like Lucho to redefine what Mexican fine dining can be.

Bar Mauro
Time for a shift in energy. We head to Bar Mauro, a 1970s Italy-inspired oasis in Roma Norte. Recently making waves on the World’s 50 Best Bars list (ranked #54 globally and #14 in North America for 2025), it’s the ultimate spot for a Negroni 1929 and Maurito.

Despacho Margarita
We end our first night at this specialized “Margarita embassy” from the award-winning team behind Licorería Limantour. It’s a bar-meets-bottle-shop dedicated entirely to the craft of the Margarita—from the classic to the fiery, nine-chili “Spicy” version.

Day 2: The Morning After
Comal Oculto
We kick off the next morning at at this Bib Gourmand-awarded spot. It’s a casual “itacate” where the comal is king. We grab the Gordita Especial—stuffed with chicharrón and tender carnitas—the ultimate chef-approved fuel and many more.

Café Tormenta
Next door to his restaurant Martinez, Lucho takes us to his “street-side” coffee project. It’s a specialized coffee stand where music plays all day. We grab an Oleo Matcha fuel up with espresso and soak in the neighborhood vibes.

Ultramarinos Demar
Lucho takes us to his tribute to the traditional Mexican seafood eateries. It’s a celebration of the “chaos of the sea,” focusing on incredible Mexican marine produce, smoke, and simplicity.

Martinez
We wrap up Part 1 at Lucho’s bistro-inspired spot. If Em is his laboratory, Martinez is his love letter to European bistronomy, serving soulful, technique-driven dishes in a room that feels like the ultimate neighborhood hangout.

Chapters:
0:00 – 0:56 – Introduction
0:57 – 4:31 – What’s Mexican Cuisine?
4:32 – 8:08 – The Institution
8:10 – 10:28 – World’s 50 Best Vibes
9:46 – 12:16 – Only agaves
12:17 – 15:04 – Amazing corn program
15:05 – 17:38 – Coffee Stop
17:39 – 20:45 – Ultimate Seafood Tower
20:46 – 24:07 – Is it the end?
24:08 – 24:25 – But wait, there’s more…

Featuring: Chef Lucho Martínez
From the team at S3 Lifestyle

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