Testing, testing: our favorites for January

This 2024, at kiwilimón we decided to create a new section dedicated to recommending the best restaurants, utensils, gadgets, products, apps, movies, and more. So don't miss our 6 monthly recommendations, which are approved by the kiwilimón team. Let us know which one you like the most!1. Los 3 buchonesAre you a fan of cantaritos? You will love this place. Located in Roma Sur, Los 3 buchones is the perfect combination of good drinks and tasty food. With a quite extensive menu, we recommend the tacos, the guacamole with chapulines, and the shrimp broth, the latter is a must-try. But what really sets this place apart from the others are its cantaritos; you can be selfish and order the individual ½ liter version or invite all your friends with the 15-liter cantarito. It’s closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so take your precautions.Recommended by Iván Morell, Production Coordinator. 2. Pan-tásticaI had never been such a fan of sweet bread until I discovered Pan-tástica, a bakery located in the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood. It is in a small shop that could go unnoticed if it weren't for a large bright sign that says “P A N”. Come in and order to-go, but keep in mind that it's common to have a bit of a line. You will find sweet and savory bread, pizzas, empanadas, and even drinks. Don't miss the chocolate pastry with cheese or almonds, both are light, buttery, and exquisite.Recommended by Inés Miselem, Design Coordinator. 3. ZibuI recently tasted the flavor of resilience, made up of lobster, accompanied by flour tortillas with a creamy peanut sauce and a subtle touch of árbol chili, crafted by chef Eduardo Palazuelos. Zibu teaches us that strength does not only reside in a structure or in a landscape, but in the hands that hold and prepare delicious dishes that continue to nourish our souls. The average cost per person is $1,200.Recommended by Yamilette González, Chef Coordinator.4. CheafIf there’s one thing I hate, it’s food waste, and luckily I found an app designed to prevent this in restaurants, bakeries, and some stores. This app is called Cheaf and it’s WONDERFUL! It was created to avoid food waste and once you download it, it uses your location to tell you which restaurants have food, bread, or food products available to save; the best part is that these packages are up to 70 or 80% off. I have saved sweet bread, cakes, juices, and even complete meals. Cheaf is free and can be downloaded on iPhone or Android.You can find all the information here: https://www.cheaf.com/mx/ Recommended by Daniela Bosch, Marketing and Editorial Manager.5. RayoIf you, like me, are a lover of cocktails made with Mexican spirits, then Rayo is your next destination. The experience begins in an elevator from the Porfirio era where you can have a cocktail prepared (that day it was a margarita). Rayo is a rooftop bar with a small bar that invites conversation with the mixologists and connects via a spiral staircase (perfect for selfies) with Fónico, its sister restaurant. What I liked most about Rayo was its living menu. A black box inspired by black pottery with 10 droppers numbered from 1 to 10 that contain small amounts of the cocktails available on the menu. It’s designed so you can taste spoonfuls of each before choosing your favorite. I chose #4 (Whisky Revés, Ron Havana 7, Matcha, Nori, Shiitake, Yuzu) and a yuzu foam with salt. No wonder this bar is one of the 50 Best Bars. And since I firmly believe that you cannot/should not drink without snacks, I’ll take the opportunity to recommend the fried duck tacos… I can’t wait to go back. Average check pp. $750 Recommended by Sasha Gamboa, Head of Editorial and Marketing.6. LA COMANDANTA, reactivating traditional Mexican agricultureIs it possible for a homemade salsa venture to reactivate Mexican agriculture? Incredible as it may seem, the answer is yes, and the Bien Macha salsa by Silke Germán has done it. LA COMANDANTA has gone from being synonymous with a spectacular homemade salsa to being a proudly Mexican project that seeks to rescue and promote indigenous foods made by small-scale producers who continue to implement ancestral methods in our country. On its website, you can find at least ten varieties of beans, tostadas, totopos, and blue corn flour, black mole, chiltepín chili, piloncillo, chocolate, honey, and salt, in addition to the already famous Bien Macha salsa.Recommended by Sofía Danis, Editorial Coordinator.