Em sits in Cuauhtémoc, with the moody 686 Bar upstairs for a pre-dinner drink. Chef Lucho Martínez takes a contemporary approach to Mexican ingredients, seafood especially; the guide cites grilled young corn in a sauce of coffee, browned butter and yuzu, a tostada of Veracruz-style fish stew topped with shaved avocado and caviar, and a dessert celebrating mamey. One star in the 2025 Mexico edition. [2][1]
The MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2024 was the first-ever Mexican selection, and Em was listed as a one-star restaurant. [3]
The MICHELIN Guide Mexico announced this restaurant's one-star rating on 20 May 2026. [4]
Overview
Named for the chef's daughter Emilia, the intimate ground-floor restaurant suits couples well, while the handsome kitchen takes a contemporary look at Mexican ingredients, many of which are seafood; refined, bold flavours come through clearly. [2]
Signature Dishes
- Grilled young corn served in a sauce of coffee, browned butter and yuzu
- A tostada bearing Veracruz-style fish stew topped with shaved avocado and caviar
- The signature dessert celebrates all things mamey, arriving as a Swiss roll and frozen tartlet [2]
Practical Information
- Address: Ámsterdam 76, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140, Mexico
- Price: $$$
- Hours: Mon–Sat 4 PM–9:30 PM; closed Sunday
- Facilities: the 686 Bar upstairs, a smart spot for a pre-dinner cocktail [2]