A Family Legacy in Cuernavaca’s Zona Reforma
Nestled within the walls of a hacienda in Cuernavaca’s Zona Reforma, El Savoy offers a very personal take on comfort food: dishes the chef enjoys, good ingredients, family memories, and a generous dash of flavor.
Chef Alex Morera’s Vision
At El Savoy, Chef Alex Morera doesn’t aim to impress or fit into a specific culinary trend. Instead, he builds a menu with its own logic: taste, memory, and craving. It’s a grill tavern where the focus is on eating well and feeling at home, nothing more.
A Culinary Legacy Rooted in History
The story begins with Carlos Morera Villamur, Alex’s grandfather—a Catalan republican and a survivor of post-war Spain and French concentration camps. He arrived in Mexico with a shattered memory but an unwavering vocation. He worked in hotel kitchens, including those of the Rex in Veracruz and Latino in Cuernavaca, before establishing a dining room at the Hotel El Savoy. His motivation wasn’t luxury, but the chance to build a home in an unfamiliar land. From there, the family continued cooking.
Operating Hours
- Monday to Wednesday: 2 PM – 9 PM
- Thursday to Saturday: 2 PM – 10 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Chef Alex Morera? He is a Cuernavaca-based chef who runs El Savoy, a grill tavern offering personal comfort food dishes with quality ingredients and family-inspired recipes.
- What is the significance of El Savoy? It’s a continuation of a culinary legacy started by Chef Alex Morera’s grandfather, Carlos Morera Villamur, who brought his passion for cooking to Mexico after surviving the Spanish Civil War and French concentration camps.
- What type of dining experience can one expect at El Savoy? The focus is on providing a relaxed, homey atmosphere with delicious, no-frills comfort food made from quality ingredients.
