Expensive Restaurants That Are Worth It / La Cerrajería, Mexican Remnants in the Hands of an Adventurer
In Roma Norte, in a small yet luxurious hotel, is Cerrajería, an amazing restaurant worthy of investigation.
By Alejandro Pohlenz
What do a Mexican chef who, as a child, suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has a raspy voice, and unquestionable creativity, and a mansion built in the early 20th century with yellow bricks transported from England have in common? What connects the inventor of the secret XO sauce for octopuses with a building once owned by Álvaro Obregón (assassinated in 1928)? What do Chef Armando Acosta, who worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain, and a brothel that later became a locksmith have in common?
Brick Hotel
In December 2019, the Brick Hotel opened its doors, featuring 17 rooms and suites with elegant facilities (the most expensive suite costs around $400). On the ground floor of this hotel (serious, square, masculine, like one of those gentleman's clubs in New York), Chef Armando Acosta established a modern restaurant with a touch of Mexican flair. The menu includes: scallop torta, duck tamal, pork belly BBC-style, grilled fish, cochinita pibil ravioli, and quail in nogada.
Let Yourself Go
It must be admitted that entering this Locksmith requires a golden key; in other words, you need to open your wallet without hesitation because it’s worth it.
FoodPolice Insider Advice: Before dining, take a tour of the hotel.
- Address: Located in the Brick Hotel. Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, 06700, CDMX
- Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Brunch on Sundays, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Ideal For: Dinners
- Type of Cuisine: Mexican-International
- Payment: Cash and cards
- Accessibility: Yes
- Parking: Valet parking
- Reservations: Recommended during peak hours
- Phone: 55 2230 1731
- Nearby Public Transport: Metro Sevilla
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Suitable for Children: Yes
- Vegan Options: Yes
