In Mexico City there is little talk of Lebanese food; we have a few restaurants secured and we don’t decide to find something new. Ehden should be the exception; it’s a Lebanese restaurant you’ll have to try if you love tabbouleh or shisbarak soup. And not only is the taste delicious, but its cuisine holds a story that you need to take to the palate.
Let’s start with the fact that it is a family business that was born in 1930. Since its inauguration, it has been located in the Historic Center of Mexico City, first on Corregidora Street. Later they moved to Venustiano Carranza Street, where they are currently located.
Its founders: Fuad Frangie and Adela Douaihy, migrants from Ehden village in northern Lebanon. Today the place continues in the hands of the family under the direction of Luis Manuel Ruiz Harfuch.
It should be noted that most of the companies and businesses in the Center belong to Lebanese communities and families, which is why Edhen has attracted diners who, over the generations, continue to visit this restaurant frequently. This is, in part, because of the tradition and respect for the place and also because of the fidelity that the dishes show to the gastronomy of Lebanon.
The ehden menu has the same recipes with which the restaurant was inaugurated almost 100 years ago; the dish that arrives at your table will be loaded with history, flavor and tradition. Like the food, the staff has a great track record around here, so don’t hesitate to ask them the background of the dish.
What to try at Ehden Restaurant
The menu has a lot of options; some already famous and others not so famous. Of course, the portions are abundant and perfect for sharing. Among the favorites is the Lebanese dish with hummus, jocoque, baba ganush, rice with lentils, cabbage taquitos, two types of kepe, rice with noodles and grape leaves.
You can’t leave without trying the fatteh, especially if you love the buttery flavor. To drink: the best seller is the lemon water with mint, although if you want to try something traditional we recommend the jocoque shake, it’s a 10 out of 10!
Save space for the dessert there are several options such as date cake or graham crackers. However, our heart remained with the bridal finger that can be well accompanied with a coffee or a glass of wine of Lebanon.
How to get to this Lebanese restaurant
Ehden is not a site that is in the public eye. It is located in a Franciscan-style mansion in the Historic Center, hidden among the merchants and businesses of this area of the city. Look for 📍 148 Venustiano Carranza Street. Please note that the service hours are 🕛Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
We know how complicated it is to get to the Center by car, but there is no loss in public transportation. The closest 🚇 Metro station is Zócalo/Tenochtitlan. Do you already know where to eat delicious Lebanese food?