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Museum Restaurants in CDMX / Eno: Café and "Lonchería" on the Ground Floor of a Fascinating Museum

Breakfast and lunch with a focus on Mexican gastronomy and seasonal ingredients.
Restaurantes en museos CDMX / Eno, cafetería y lonchería en la planta baja de un museo fascinante

By Alejandro Pohlenz

I've seen dazzling and very modern exhibitions at the Jumex Museum. One of the most notable was Andy Warhol's. Another fascinating one featured Cartier, with fabulous watches and jewels (even an impressive necklace once worn by María Félix). I also recall the American artist Koons (b. 1955): his works resemble inflated balloon figures (only his are made of metal). Koons' most famous work, "Rabbit," sold in 1986 for $91 million (Koons had just turned 31). More recently, a very avant-garde and curious exhibition showcased Urs Fischer, a Swiss artist born in '73. (Check him out; he's funny and original).

This Jumex Museum is a great museum, not only for its exhibitions but also because, on the ground floor, it houses a café-diner called Eno. It's not clear if it's named in homage to Brian Eno (the UK musician). They say Enrique Olvera, the concept's creator, chose that name "for its brief, modern sound and lack of traditional connotations"... So, it could just as well be called "Tac" or "Rif."

Here's what the Jumex Foundation's website states regarding Eno: "(it offers a) healthy menu based on seasonal ingredients, of exceptional quality, and chosen from the offerings of local producers..."

Let's review the menu a bit. It includes breakfasts: hot oatmeal, French toast, huevos rancheros, "framed eggs" (with brioche bread), egg torta, enchiladas, and enfrijoladas. For lunch: tlayuda con tasajo, fideo seco, meatballs, tinga, tampiqueña, picadillo. Chef's salads, chicken, nopal, salmon, and pasta. There's another column titled "all day." From that list, you can order hummus, esquites, tortas of milanesa, turkey, or ham, avocado toast, three-cheese mollete, pepito de tampiqueña, chilaquiles, tamal, or a salmon plate.

So, it's advisable to "build up an appetite" by taking in some culture at the Jumex Museum and then head down to Eno to eat and thoughtfully discuss the art exhibits you've just seen with your friends. A "gordulenta" (deliciously gluttonous) note: there are some sweet breads and heart-stopping tarts.

  • What we love and you must try: The tlayuda con tasajo.
  • Address: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Colonia Granada, CDMX.
  • Hours and days of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Ideal for: Breakfast and lunch.
  • Payment: Cash and cards. Accessibility: Yes.
  • Phone: (55) 4431 5994
  • Reservations: No.
  • Nearby public transport: Metro Polanco.
  • Pet Friendly: Yes.
  • Kid-Friendly: Yes.
  • Vegan options: Yes.

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