In our city, many places could be more than what they seem. The capital is full of secrets with places that go unnoticed, but within them keep wonderful experiences. Like Patio Ciento20, the hidden restaurant in Xochimilco that is behind a butcher shop.
You only have to cross the hallway to find a gastronomic paradise between floors with a wonderful menu that will make it difficult to choose the dishes because you will want to eat everything.
Where is the hidden restaurant in Xochimilco behind a butcher’s shop?
Sometimes you just need to open your eyes wide to find great gems in Mexico City. Such is the case of Patio Ciento20, the restaurant hidden in a butcher’s shop.
To get to this delightful place, all you have to do is go to Calle Pedro Ramírez del Castillo 120, in San Antonio, Xochimilco. It is very close to the Xochimilco Market, the mayor’s office and the wharfs, which are a great tourist attraction.
The facade is white and, at first glance, it is just a butcher shop. But if you cross the main hallway, you will come across PatioCiento20, which, as its name reveals, looks like a courtyard of the traditional houses of Xochimilco, full of beautiful hanging plants and wooden finishes.
You can visit it from Wednesday to Monday from 9:00 to 17:00; on weekends it is open from 8:00. There are no reservations, so be sure to come early to enjoy this magical place.
What you can’t miss in this hidden restaurant.
The surprise does not end when you find the place and the menu is also a great treasure worth trying. The kitchen, in charge of chef Carlos Alonso, will blow your mind. Among the mole almendrado, pipián, chileajo and other Mexican flavors, you won’t be able to choose just one dish.
What stands out the most are the meat options, from brisket smoked for twelve hours with walnut wood to ribeye cuts, cowboy and more.
Brunch here is on another level because although you can order the classic chilaquiles, there are also other options that combine sweet and savory, such as the popular torrejas with American bacon.
Meanwhile, for drinks you’ll find mimosa, beer, soft drinks, coffee and carefully selected wines in case you have to toast or just want to enjoy a good vintage.
And although this charming secret place has many qualities to fascinate you, undoubtedly one of the main ones is its prices, as there are main courses starting at 185 pesos. Do you dare to discover this secret?