About Local Restaurant
Located in Mexico City, Local restaurant opened its doors in April 2024. Nestled among successful and delectable eateries, Local stands out by aiming to transport diners into an urban experience of the countryside. The restaurant’s mission is to create a balance between vegetables, roots, mushrooms, and animal protein, making it the first “green grill.”
Sustainability and Community Impact
In its first year, Local has not only tackled the challenges of global warming but also become a beloved neighborhood spot, drawing people back repeatedly to feel connected with nature.
Celebrating the First Anniversary
To commemorate its first anniversary, Local invited two esteemed colleagues who share a passion for natural ingredients: Chef Lupita Vidal of Cevichería Tabasco and Chef Erick Bautista of Nol in Mérida, Yucatán. Together, they crafted a special menu.
The Aniversary Menu
- Appetizers:
- Cauliflower tasting like esquites, created by Chef Lupita
- Tiradito of white fish, orange, and chiltepín by Chef Erick García
- Soft-shell turtle taco by Chef Lupita
- Main Courses:
- Pochoy with red curry and coconut milk by Chef Erick García
- Camarón de Campeche and chilpa tamale by Chef Erick Bautista
- Desserts:
- Trilogy of desserts: pavlova with passion fruit and grilled pineapple sauce, Local’s three-milk cake, and brie cheesecake with seasonal fruit compote
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Local Restaurant?
- Why are Chefs Lupita Vidal and Erick Bautista important?
- What was the first-anniversary menu like?
- Where can I find Local Restaurant?
Local is a Mexico City-based restaurant that opened in April 2024, focusing on a sustainable and urban experience of the countryside by balancing vegetables, roots, mushrooms, and animal protein.
Lupita Vidal and Erick Bautista are renowned chefs who share Local’s passion for natural ingredients. They collaborated on the first-anniversary menu, showcasing their culinary skills and commitment to sustainability.
The anniversary menu featured appetizers such as cauliflower esquites and white fish tiradito, main courses like pochoy with red curry and soft-shell turkey taco, and a trilogy of desserts including pavlova with passion fruit sauce.
Local is located at Blvd. De la Luz 777, Jardines del Pedregal, Mexico City. Visitors are encouraged to experience its sustainable culinary offerings.
