PEHUA - Cuauhtémoc

What an experience! everything from the tasting menu was surprising and the aromen were like never before I tasted. it is a way to see mexiko, smell and taste. karen will pamper her with amazing pairings to any cure and do not forget to decide for the mezcal and coffee cocktail she has specifically made for us.

Stephanie, Miguel, and David were allstars with the service at PEHÜA this evening, worrying over every fine detail and explaining every course. What a treat it is to be at a restaurant that really cares about the food, and shoots for greatness in every course!...They reached it in half of the dishes we ordered — particularly outstanding was the shrimp gordita and the corn esquitas. The other dishes were good but not amazing or outstanding. The red wine, called Forza, from Mexico, was delicious, as good as most Chilean or California reds. $120 for two and worth it. We’d return.

I'm surprised to see reviews complaining of sub standard service, because our experience here was just the opposite. The wait staff were attentive but not hovering, and were pleased to answer questions about the menu. Both main dishes and appetizers were creative and well seasoned, and the...cocktails were imaginative and delicious. I tried a gin and tonic with a herbal ingredient (can't remember the name) that first tasted odd but that grew on me a few sips later. I think it was that ingredient that made the drink turn pink when the tonic water was added a gimmick, sure, but a fun one. We ordered from the a la carte menu, but the couple at the next table chose the tasting menu with wine pairings and said it was excellent, with especially generous pours. For us, good food and good service added up to plans for a return visit.

I have a particular interest in eating in restaurants where the chef incorporates the regional ingredients into their dishes as well as riffs on traditional recipes. I had heard about Pehua and decided to take myself on a date there for my birthday. I don 't...love dining at better restaurants on my own (because without a companion, i can try fewer dishes), but the way the menu is designed at Pehua, I was able to experience a variety of beautiful dishes without filling myself to exploding, nor breaking the bank. What helped were the delicious house made breads one with cacao and one a pan de pulque that were brought to start along with a salsa, and the palate cleanser that I was brought between dishes. The chef elevates those flavors of the street and fondas, with a great sensitivity toward the regional herbs and ingredients. I heartily recommend Pehua to those who want to try unusual flavors. There is a 10 or 11 course tasting menu that is excellent value as well.

We dined here this week and the meal was exceptional! We arrived early for our resevation but were accomodated and the service was flawless. They adapated to our requests and were very gracious. I travel frequently and love eating around the world and felt this...was an incredible experience.