Astro Santo

A piece from the old Mexican neighbourhoods

Being opened last week (Thursday, February 28th) Astro Santo in a few words from its Chef Alejandro De La Piedra Lazcano, is "A back to the old Mexican neighbourhoods from La Roma" 

This place is a product from the Roma Effect (yes, the multi awarded Cuaron movie), bringing a unique experience with flavour, good taste and of course a strong and firm sense of identity.

From the menu, we can appreciate the traditional household food, if you grew up in Mexico you can remember the old "Fideo Seco" (Dry noodle soup) from our grannies, other dishes are "Ensalada de Nopal" (Nopal salad), "Tostadas de Salpicon" (Crispy tortillas with shredded beef salad), "Tostadas de Ceviche" (Crispy tortillas with lemon cooked fish), "Tacos de Cochinita" among many others, all of these with the most careful selection of ingredients. 

The Chef also says about this meticulous selection of dishes:  

"We try to make a menu showing the best from every region, since the South East with the Cochinita to the Centre with the Fideo Seco and the North with a Burrito, using meat from Sonora". 

Also the quality of its ingredients that makes every dish important and the best experience for every diner. 

"Our mission is to give diners comfort, like being at home with a traditional household food and the service from a good restaurant. Of course our products are a hundred percent Mexican, because Lo hecho en Mexico siempre es mejor (Made in Mexico is always the best)". 

In the drink area we can have a huge selection of classic drinks, Martinis, Whisky, etc, but the main course are Mezcal, Tequila and Handcraft Beer, obviously with the special Mexican touch, directly from the bar to the tables. 

  

"We offer a special handcraft beer for our diners, a Dunkel beer with good taste and a Ale to get a fresh air" 

Undoubtedly a place to relax and enjoy, with amusing paraphernalia and sense of design and space.  

But what makes this place unique is its location, surrounded by a perfect architectonic view, showing the Roma old houses, the french-like street with the trees and the feeling to be in one of the most recognised neighbourhoods in Mexico City (I remember to have read William S. Burroughs' "Queer" where he writes a lot about Orizaba street). 

Also this Cantina makes a contrast with the variety of places in La Roma, bringing its original aesthetic and life style, a Cantina de Barrio for El Barrio. Out of modern cliches and with no pretentious, a pet friendly and familiar place for all with a little modern touch (music and people making it cool), Astro Santo is the place to go. 

For me this Experience is what makes Mexico and its corners unique and attractive, Astro Santo is another proof to be proud and shout out loud "I'M MEXICAN!". 

We'd like to give it a 10/10 score.

Soon i'll be back in Astro Santo, and ye shall go too.

Remember our words. Je Suis Le Mexicain!

Location: Orizaba 87
06700 Ciudad de México

Colonia Roma. 
You can find Astro Santo on Facebook and Instagram:
https://www.facebook.com/astrosanto/
@Astro_Santo

"Artists to my mind are the real architects of change" -William S. Burroughs 

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