A Tribute to Pueblan Tradition and Personal Memories
Arango Cantina, located on the seventh floor in the Tabacalera neighborhood, is a must-visit spot for those eager to celebrate Mexican heritage with one of its most iconic dishes: Chiles en Nogada. In 2025, chef Alejandro Cuatepotzo pays homage to his Pueblan roots once again, offering a deeply personal interpretation of this classic dish based on his family recipe.
Cuatepotzo shares, “This is the recipe that has always been present in my life. I am Pueblan, and Chiles en Nogada has been a part of my story since childhood. Today, I prepare it using ingredients sourced from Calpan, Puebla, a region crucial to the history of this dish.”
A Complete Culinary Experience
For those seeking a comprehensive experience, Arango Cantina offers the “Desde la raíz” menu, a three-course journey:
- First Course: Consomé of rain mushrooms and calabaza flower or fresh salad with goat cheese and roasted fruit.
- Second Course: Traditional or vegetarian Chiles en Nogada.
- Third Course: Fig affogato with artisanal fig ice cream.
Menu price: $880 pesos.
Exquisite Pairings by Cuatepotzo
To complement the experience, Cuatepotzo has designed a special pairing with Amaras mezcales or a trilogy of Mexican wines from Monte Xanic, enhancing the complexity of the dish. The pairing cost is $550 pesos.
Moreover, Cuatepotzo’s Chiles en Nogada will also be available at Alesia Mediterráneo, the Grupo Arango proposal in the south of Mexico City, bringing this classic to another setting.
Key Questions and Answers
- Where: De la República 157, 7th floor, Tabacalera, CDMX
- Instagram: @arangocantina
