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Masala y Maíz

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Masala y Maiz (2025) 1
Masala y Maiz (2025) 1

Masala y Maíz is a fusion restaurant in Mexico City known for blending Mexican, African and Indian cuisines. Founded by chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval, the restaurant defines its approach as mestizaje rebelde ("rebellious mestizaje"), acknowledging the legacies of colonialism while celebrating the diverse cultural influences behind its cuisine. The restaurant was opened in 2017 in the neighborhood of San Miguel Chapultepec, and despite bureaucratic challenges and a temporary closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has gained recognition for its innovative dishes. Masala y Maíz later relocated to the neighborhood of Juárez, near the city's historic center. It has received critical acclaim from local and international food critics and was awarded one Michelin star in the second Michelin Guide covering restaurants in Mexico.

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Masala y Maíz
Calle Artículo 123, Mexico City

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Calle Artículo 123 116
06040 Mexico City
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