Xalapa, Mexican restaurant in Palermo Viejo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Xalapa is a Mexican restaurant in the Palermo Viejo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, serving traditional Mexican recipes made with local ingredients. The menu covers tacos, enchiladas, and other dishes drawn from Mexican cooking, prepared in a kitchen that works with Argentine produce.
The restaurant opened in Palermo during a period when Buenos Aires saw a wave of international dining spots appear across the city. That moment marked a shift in how the city related to food from other parts of the world.
The restaurant takes its name from a city in Mexico, giving the first hint of what the kitchen is about before you even sit down. Some dishes on the menu come from regional Mexican traditions that are rarely found elsewhere in Buenos Aires.
The restaurant is in Palermo Viejo and opens in the evening on weekdays, with daytime service added on weekends. It is worth checking current hours before your visit, as they can change depending on the time of year.
The kitchen makes traditional Mexican mole sauces using Argentine chocolate, which gives them a flavor profile that differs from what you would find in Mexico. This choice came not from necessity but from an interest in working with what local producers offer.
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