Talk about hitting all the right notes. The contemporary Mexican dishes at Nelhua highlight the complex flavors of mole – from smoked poblano on turkey to pepián (with pepitas) on fish – not to mention the delightful edible flowers, sprouts and berries. Other wins are the industrial-chic lamps, bare walls and angular chairs, plus servers showing passion for their food.
Pop by the cafe level, where snacks such as quesadillas with chapulines (grasshoppers) and breakfast sandwiches are excellent. Upstairs is a bar mixing creative cocktails (how about avocado or amaranth?), if you never want to leave.
