Introduction
On August 27, 2025, Mexico City is set to experience one of the boldest culinary events in recent years. Envision this: dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, savoring their culinary offerings, and then paying what you believe is a fair price for the experience. This is the concept behind “Ask for What You Want and Pay What You Can,” an initiative aiming to break down economic barriers and prove that high-end cuisine can also be a space for community and connection.
The Initiative’s Participants
More than 20 projects, ranging from contemporary gastronomy spots to neighborhood bakeries, will open their doors on August 27 in an act of trust and solidarity. The central idea is that the table is a cultural and collective right, not an exclusive privilege for the few.
Participating Establishments
- Malix (Polanco)
- Loup Bar (Roma)
- Fideo Gordo (Roma)
- Bao Bao (Roma)
- AHUMALIA (Roma)
- Mux México (Roma)
- Umani (Juárez)
- Via Sol (Escandón)
- Destello (Benito Juárez)
- Sobremesa (Coyoacán)
Cafés and Bakeries
- Cicatriz Café (Cuauhtémoc)
- Outline (Roma)
- Cinco y Dos Panadería (Cuauhtémoc)
- Ciclo (Escandón)
This movement will also extend beyond the capital, with Mita and Ramiro Cocina in Mérida, Yucatán, joining the cause.
How to Participate
- Mark your calendar: August 27, 2025.
- Choose your venue: From bakeries to Michelin-starred restaurants, each diner can decide where to experience this unique event.
- Enjoy and pay what you wish: There are no preset accounts or minimums; the value is determined by each individual based on their means and the experience’s significance.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is this event about? It’s a culinary revolution in Mexico City where diners can choose to dine at over 20 top restaurants, cafés, and bakeries and pay what they believe is fair for their experience.
- Who is participating? More than 20 establishments, including Michelin-starred restaurants, contemporary gastronomy spots, neighborhood bakeries, cafés, and even locations in Mérida, Yucatán.
- When and where does it take place? The event is on August 27, 2025, across various locations in Mexico City with participation from Mérida.
- How does payment work? There are no predetermined accounts or minimums. Each diner decides the payment based on their means and the value they place on the experience.
