Food is excellent. I especially loved the shrimp dish and the soft shell crab. However, this place leaves you feeling ripped off cause the servers will recommend you drinks based on your preference and you trust the server that it's going to be a reasonable price in comparison to the food. However when the bill comes, the wines by the glass are way more expensive than imagined, and much more so even than the plates of food. I think they need to work on price transparency on the drinks and it will make the customers feel more comfortable with their experience.

Not for everyone. You have to be very open minded to enjoy, it’s a mix of Mexican, African and Indian food as they like to call it “investigation food”. The servings are super small, but you’re meant to share, they suggest 5-6 plates per two ppl, makes it expensive at the end of the day. Make sure to make a reservation in advance, it’s mostly full. What is a bit weird… not many locals in the place, I might have been the only one from a 15-20 ppl room.

This restaurant caught my attention, as I was trying to find a place to have lunch, after a late start to my day. I was going to settle again for Cafe Nin, but saw this place nearby, and decided why not. Now, why i failed to realize that this was an Indian-Mexican fusion place, I still can only ascribe to my tendency to speed read/scan, but it was a happy accident. It's a very small space along a very quaint, unbusy street, which...love! I was greeted by a very nice young man at the door, and even as I don't have a reservation and the tables were all filled, I was still seated at the bar facing the open kitchen. Offered still or fizzy water, and off we go. They gave me enough time to study the menu in Spanish (rightly so), and a young lady came to offer help in English, along with some peanuts that one has to peel. Note: I could bathe in the sauce that this peanut came with. She offered her recommendations, which were the somosas and the prawns, but I was dead set on the green ceviche and the chicken with the pureed sweet potato. The food: As aforementioned, the peanuts that was offered was quite good. I abhor eating with my hands in public, but in this case, I was glad to do so. The green ceviche was the highlight of my meal. It was a very well balanced dish with a tostatda that has a distinct flavor to it that I love. If I only had this meal, I'd be happy. The cafe americano I ordered was better than most americanos that I get. I ordered it twice. The chicken was this really small full chicken (was it cornish? I have never had anything like this), and while I didn't enjoy the puree as much as I did the chicken and the pickled jicama that came with the dish, I thought this was great. The dessert of chocolate tamales was interesting. I didn't enjoy the texture as much as I thought I would. It was described as having nuts but I couldn't tell either by taste or texture. Side note. The young lady who was seated next to me at the bar seemed to enjoy her prawns and somosas. Now the atmosphere: I love a place that offers napkins that are not paper. Also, utensils after every course. My waitress was also very careful not to handle my utensils as she offered them to me. It was always offered to me on a dish. And the best part, the bathroom has actual hand towels from which you can dry off. No paper towels. It was fun to sit and watch the two chefs work their craft, side by side. I would recommend to anyone coming here for the first time to sit at the bar just so you can watch the chefs do their work. Note that it can really on sit 3, comfortably. The decor of the restaurant may be described as, oh I don't know, boho chic? It was fine. The dishes and utensils actually add a lot to the atmosphere of authenticity Now the bad: The whole small space was filled with these loud, self-satisfied American voices. If I know what your plans are for tonight, you are talking too loudly. I just hope that when I am with friends, dining in a restaurant outside of the US, that we are not as obnoxious as these people were being. Last words: I was reading an earlier review of the place from this lady from Oakland who seemed not to enjoy the way they were treated. She can read the previous paragraph. Also, I spent a total of M$ 1,015, before tip and no alcohol. But note that I was very hungry and I overate. It would have been just as lovely not to have the sparkling water, the desert, and the 2 cafe americanos. I can see coming back here and spending half that.

This might have been the best culinary experience I have had from start to finish. Could not get a dinner res and settled for lunch. Ended up being there for 3 hours. Carlo M was our waiter and he was excellent; very personable and kept us engaged with all the dishes and wine pairings. We opted to let him design the lunch and it was worth it. The way all the wines complemented the dishes was nothing short of artistry. The time and money spent here was well worth it and I would gladly do it again. Great job on curating a team to execute on the vision! 🙌🏽

This place is well worth a visit. The flavours are pretty incredible here. We let our waitress pick a few dishes to try as it was our first time here. The food, ambiance and service was fantastic. The owner was visible throughout lunch checking on tables and our waitress, Karina delivered some excellent recommendations and advice on how to enjoy our specific dishes. Excellent. 5 stars all around.

To be honest, food was like a 3.5/5 which is kind of high for me. The service was really disappointing from the start and especially from our main server with the red hair and bangs. I even recommended that we all speak English before we even sat down because of the way we were being treated compared to other patrons. (They were the ones who didn't even have our reservation ready for us as well.) We were a bit loud and my friend's Spanish is very short and direct (comparatively). My friend is a chef and restaurant owner in the east bay was very eager to dine here, and it could have been seen as a bit obnoxious at times. But he was really excited to eat there as he is from Mexico, his family opened a lot of the popular Mexican restaurants in East Oakland, and he loves Indian food. We weren't being rude or inconsiderate or anything. We just didn't match the vibe of the restaurant staff or other patrons; it was very uppity for a place that is not like white linen service type thing. I was really disappointed about our treatment after hearing that the chef is also from Oakland. The server also seemed bothered that we both invited a single patron who was without a reservation to join our table as a friend couldn't make it last minute, and that we were ecstatic when we found out he was from Oakland too. My friend may be loud and sometimes obnoxious, but he is very kind and is only this way about food because it's his passion. I've helped open high end restaurants, managed restaurants, been a craft mixologist, server, host, private chef, you name it. I didn't think his behavior warranted the obvious attitude and judgement we were receiving. His girlfriend who is from Guadalajara also noticed it, but thought it was in her head until I said how I was so upset with our treatment that I almost asked the server if there was a problem with us. I honestly didn't because of the guy we asked to join us, who was not as "rambunctious" as us but again we weren't being outrageous or anything. I wanted to include this restaurant as a recommendation in my new plant based cuisine and culture program for Mexico City, but while the food is good the service is just not something I can in good conscience recommend to anyone who may not fit the stuffy atmosphere. And I definitely have been "quiet well mannered" like they wanted at places like Californios or many other Michelin star restaurants around the world, but I definitely knew this was not the place to warrant that. Plus, I know for a fact Californios would not have that reaction even if we acted like we did tonight. At the end I asked if the Oakland chef was there because we had two chefs from Oakland and she kind of scoffed and said no not tonight and was just really rude about it. Will not return, won't recommend, and will be honest when my industry friends who know the chef ask how my experience was. I got some vegan samosas, a paneer main dish, and two glasses of house red blend and it was $55 US that I could have spent on food just as good or better and not have been treated like that on my very short trip.

Went here for my birthday and had a fantastic and unique dining experience. The staff here are so friendly and provided great service. They were super attentive and gave great menu recommendations. The atmosphere and soundtrack gave the place a great vibe with a mash up of different hits from all over the world. The food itself is fantastic with unique flavour combinations that marry together Indian and Mexican cuisine in innovative and tasty ways. My personal favourite was the ceviche. Would definitely recommend as something a bit different to the usual restaurants you can attend in Mexico.

Fusion is a word I absolutely hate, because it implies fixing something that has been near perfect for over a thousand years. But what the team behind Masala and Maíz is doing is not fusion. It's paying attention to a shared history, shared flavors, shared textures and working to find new things, interesting things to prepare, that remind you of your childhood. They've succeeded at that.

If you’re going to get nice nice dinner in Mexico City, let it be this place. The service was impeccable, the food was somehow better. They played a dope playlist with r&b throwbacks. Their menu made their pathos clear from the jump. The house made wine is fantastic - I wish I could have gotten a case mailed home. We did the chefs preference tasting menu - and the dishes didn’t stop coming, I almost had to tap out. Nothing was less than exceptional, I’d be afraid to live close to this place - I’d spend every paycheck there!

Wonderful experience. Amazing food. Their menu changes so I cannot recommend anything in particular, but I can recommend them all together. You cannot go wrong with anything you order here. Amazing food, great service, cool atmosphere. Honestly some of the best indian/Mexican food I've ever tried. Great flavor, textures and overall just an experience in your mouth. Love what they are doing here! If you're looking for a nice food spot, this is a perfect choice.

The donuts are just a must-have - moist, flavourful and just the right amount of cake, fluffiness and denseness. Both the chocolate and the cinnamon were wonderful. Huge donuts for only 45 pesos each. Hope to go back soon for their savoury items. Also hope they open back up soon for table service! Just a lovely place with fast, friendly service.

I would love to rate this higher and it's really not the restaurants fault, I just think I'm spoiled by the Indian flavors from my heritage. I think they did some good and less good things with the dishes here. The good - the paratha quesadilla, super delicious just very yummy. Also, the samosas were made very nicely and the fillings were very unique. The less good - the esquites makai pakka the flavorings were super flat and not interesting. They also had a fried corn tortilla with fillings, interesting concept but again flat flavors. I think again the issue is just the marriage of ingredients. They try to bring in these strong Indian flavors but don't let them shine. They get covered up by fat (the dressing in the esquites) or they aren't incorporated well such as the fried corn tortilla. I'd go on to say that even the paratha quesadilla, while it's super delicious, it's really more because it's a quesadilla. If you give me really good melted cheese with anything I'm going to enjoy it. The Indian flavors again are just hiding, they aren't showcased. Can't speak to dinner because we just had apps, maybe that was our fault. Also, I will say I think this meal is slightly overpriced in comparison to other restaurants of this quality in Mexico city.

Best dining experience of my life! My husband and I came here on our last night in CDMX and are already planning a trip back just to go here again. This is more than a “fusion” restaurant — this is art! We pride ourselves on eating a lot of Indian and Mexican food but this was something different and otherworldly. The flavors are fresh and vibrant and the dishes are so creative. We are both vegetarians and found plenty of options. The paratha quesadilla is a must! My only recommendation would be to designate the vegetarian options on the menu for easier use. The service was amazing. Talking to the owner felt like visiting with an old friend. Definitely let him guide your wine order, we had the most unique and delicious Georgian wine with layers of flavor. Our server, Rodrigo, was an absolute joy. We talked in-depth about how the Masala y Maiz owners are pioneers of the food service revolution in CDMX and really doing things the right way in the hospitality industry. It’s so wonderful to meet someone who really loves his job. Thank you all for a great night! Can’t wait to come back.

Love the food! Love the menu. Love the political statements on the menu. Love the cold chai. Everything was perfect. My only suggestion is that they should keep a couple high chairs on hand. People with kids like good food too 😅 It was hard to eat while holding our 1 year old. My husband and I took turns eating and holding him.

Great, flavorful and interesting dishes. Would highly suggest making a reservation- I couldn’t ever get one but walked up and lucked out. They were helpful and provided great service. The only reasons I gave 4 instead of 5 stars are price (for the portions it’s pretty pricey) and I told them I didn’t eat meat but was served samosas with meat in them. Just a small mistake but definitely pretty jarring to bite into a piece of chicken for the first time in over ten years! Wouldn’t necessarily suggest for vegan or vegetarian as there are only a few options.

This restaurant offers a uniquely modern Mexican take on South Asian and East African cuisine. A member in our group (with cultural/childhood ties to both of those regions) heartily endorsed the authentic flair of the food served here. We came here with a large party of 8+ people, and the server offered to curate a tasting menu for us. We agreed, and what an adventure in flavor it was! There was a good mix of light flavors (e.g., Ensalada de Melón), complex dishes (e.g. Machher), fresh twists (e.g., Infladita Chaat), and hearty pleasers (e.g., Paratha Quesadilla). Atmosphere and decor best described as something of a chic industrial style. A modern feel that fits the style of fusion cuisine. Reservations are definitely recommended here. We saw multiple parties of various sizes turned away due to limited space, though one couple who showed up early did luck out due to a prior reservation cancellation.

Came here because it was on a bunch of recommended places to eat in Mexico city and I'm so happy we did! The food was amazing! So many fun and unique combinations of flavors! Start to finish it was such a great experience! Wish I was in town longer so we could come back!

Mid-scale Indian and Mexican that they are careful not to call "fusion" but certainly offers a unique and delicious flair. I'm South Indian and was beyond impressed with some of their takes on traditional food items that don't get a lot of attention outside of our part of India. The gordita utthapam was really special. Go for a recommended wine pairing while you're at it! We were >1 hour late because of absolutely horrendous traffic from downtown and they were very understanding and accommodating of our reservation, thankfully.

We visited here for lunch after being recommended it by a local friend. This was one of the best meals we had in Mexico City and one of my favorite meals of all time. It’s a very intimate and the plates and wine selection is vast. Make this place a priority to visit if you are in the city. The atmosphere is a little loud with music and the kitchen is open air but it’s a wonderful spot.

Very well executed and thoughtful fusion of Indian and Mexican food. This felt like a true fusion of two cuisines that are different yet share so much in common. This isn't basic like chicken tikka masala tacos. It's a blend of both cuisines and very flavorful

One of our most memorable meals in CDMX (and there were many). I genuinely enjoyed every plate and the chai frio is delicious 🙌🏼 Make a reservation - this place fills up quickly.

You won’t have trouble finding this place, you can feel the good energy and smell of delicious food protruding from the door. The wait staff is knowledgeable and friendly and went as far to offer us suggestions of things to do in Mexico City. The two chefs, a couple, combine Mexican, Kenyan, and Indian cuisine that will have you waking up in the middle of the night screaming Masala y Maíz.

Really enjoyed our meal here and would recommend to friends (make a reservation!). Service was attentive, friendly, and passionate about the food. We ordered the shrimp (two very large shrimp, rubbed in spices and charred, then dipped in a vanilla ghee - rich and delicious!), the quesadillas (the herby salad that came with them was a revelation - note this is a very filling dish), the ceviche tostada (very different from others we'd had, lots of smokey flavors), and the gordita with lamb (delicious! very interesting base of fermented grains). Overall I loved the generous use of fresh herbs and spices. My husband remarked that this was some of the spiciest food we had in CDMX, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive. We skipped the wines (even though I love an orange) and shared an iced chai - it was heavy on the cardamom, and also helped mitigate the spiciness of the food. Although I really enjoyed the music (it was really unique, some tribal beats and some deep house, which complimented atmosphere nicely), they could turn the volume down. The clientele It was 90% gringos but at least the menu was kept in Spanish.

Cool room, wonderful hospitality and service, and the food and wine are unreal. Coming from someone who has worked at a Michelin starred restaurant and dined at many more, the camarones were actually one of the best dishes we have ever had. And the sauce with the softshell crab was something else. Highly recommend. Just come prepared to drop some coin.

I LOVED this restaurant!! Everything is really tasty and the perfect fusion combination. My favorite was the paneer and samosas. I thought the elotes was ok. And the desserts was also ok. Lots of vegetarian options! I cannot recommend this place enough!

Outstanding! This is definitely in the top 5 restaurants I've eaten at in the world. Amazing fusion of Mexican, Indian, and African flavors in very inventive yet familiar dishes. The soul of the creators comes through in everything from the ambiance, the menu, the music and beyond. The camarones are a MUST have. They will change your life. I ordered a second order just so I would be left with that amazing flavor! Trust the wait staff to guide you to what you should order based on your likes or preferences, but also be open minded!

I recently went for a second time after the first visit back in 2020. The infusion of Mexican, Indian, and African flavors is unique and wonderful, the chef-owners are super chill and nice, and the ambiance is always cool, with a music playlist that you’ll want to Shazam every few minutes. This time around I had the ceviche verde, prawns, and gordita; along with some orange wine recommended by the chef, and the lemongrass panna cotta to wrap things up. I recommend M&M to all my friends and will continue to do so. 🙏🏼

Very special food and experience. We enjoyed every single bite, each was bursting with flavor and incredibly delicious. We were also lucky enough to meet Saqib one of the owners, who was very kind and turned out to be from Oakland, where we live and were visiting from. That made our experience even more special. We started with a few of the smaller plates, then shared two mains. The server asked if we wanted everyone one at a time, which was a wonderful suggestion. Do not skip the shrimp- incredible. Could have ordered more! The vanilla ghee and spices on them were absolutely divine. The mango salad was so flavorful, some of the best mango I've tasted. We also added the carrot dish after seeing someone else get them and it turned out to be one of our favorite dishes. Keep in mind they are served cold, which we enjoyed. For our main dishes we tried the fried chicken, I'm not sure how they did it but it was some of the most juicy yet crispy chicken we have had, with some amazing spices in the batter. The Colombian tomatoes in the salad served with the chicken were out of this world- we are still talking about them. The gordita was topped with juicy flavorful barbacoa which surprising paired wonderfully with the fresh mint salad on top. And the chocolate orange tamal was perfectly balanced and a great way to end the meal. Highly highly recommend this restaurant and coming here with a hungry tummy and an open mind to these incredible flavors.

Great concept and food was good, wine pairing was a plus. Pretty much all dishes were unique and had a burst of flavor. I especially recommend the bean salad and chaat. As a vegetarian, there was still about 40% of the menu that was available.

My partner and I were looking for something to eat nearby and we found this place through google. This place blew me away! I’m visiting from Los Angeles and it’s so much better than some of the high end restaurants over there. Edgar was the one helping us and guiding us through the menu. He made the experience so much fun and the vibe was so damn chill. The whole staff was so nice, the food was amazing and the music they were playing was *chefs kiss* I was enjoying my food so much I forgot to take photos.

Honest Review: Service was incredible! This Indian/ Mexican fusion restaurant is a fresh take on bringing two cooking styles and flavours together. It was DELICIOUS and rivals the other popular high end restaurants in MX. We ordered bass, shrimp, clams, and soft shell crab. We were stuffed! All the dishes have some kick to them, so I'm sure you can ask for less spice. Mario was our server and he explained every dish to us and he had ao much passion, and understanding of the menu. He deserves a raise!

Absolutely amazing! ✨ Flavors that I definitely haven’t tried anywhere else. We let them create a menu for us as we wanted to get a taste of several things that would be vegetarian and not too spicy. We tried 5 different dishes and everything was wonderful. We were super full! We also had one glass of their sparkly natural wine and it was good, tasted a bit like cider! This is probably one if not my best culinary experience in CDMX ❤️

Very good food, and a great mix of seasonings and fusion of Indian with Mexican food. A bit expensive though but still recommended. The peanut snacks are not good at all but they’re free. Wish there were some tortillas and salsas available.

We have been hosted by the wonderful and talented couple- Saqib and Norma for years, since they started in San Miguel Chapultepec. There are not enough words or photos to accurately describe our foodie adventures there! We have brought friends and family and suggested to others- all have been treated with the quality and care that is the trademark of this original and fabulous Restaurant. Very simply, a meal experience here is consistently one of the finest that can be had, and we are fortunate to have them in Mexico City!

Fab!! Loved the Mexican and Indian fusion. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. The staff was also wonderful. Very professional, but also laid back where it didn’t feel too pretentious. My favorite dish was the fried chicken! Just get it! It’s incredible! Wine selection was just ok. But food was so good, I let it slide haha! Totally worth the visit mi

Great fusion food. Amazing flavors! Very charming rooftop and great service!

One of the most unique and best restaurants in the city and world! Incredible food and service. We tried 3 of the natural wines, all which were amazing. For food we had the infladita chaat, crudo, squash Gordita, and uttapam all which were delicious and vegetarian except for the crudo. The nicuatole for dessert was a healthy berry version of flan which was also tasty. Finally, you must have the chai which can be a dessert just by itself. Our server Edgar was so wonderful and memorable, and one of the chefs, April, took the time to talk to us and give us great recommendations for our next destination, Oaxaca. We will absolutely be back!

Delicious fusion flavors. You can really taste the Indian vibes in a bunch of dishes. The wine list is also fantastic especially since it's all natural wines, and I like my wine with a bit of funk. Service was outstanding also.

The staff was kind, and the ambience was immaculate. I got two things, a desert and a drink and each one was really good. Highly recommend that you go here if you’re in Mexico City and you’re craving some Indian fusion food. Here’s some of the pictures I took from my visit there