Cultivo

Set in a vintage house in Puebla’s Barrio de Santiago neighborhood, this little restaurant has lofty ambitions. There are only a handful of tables, resulting in an experience that is intimate and carefully choreographed. Chef Chriss Marin is the mind behind this experience, which acknowledges regional ingredients and traditions like pita bread, peanuts, mole and tamales and prepares them in creative, imaginative ways. The generous Mexican tasting menu is fast-paced and delivers inspired cooking that may start with a series of bold snacks like goat brain taco or rabbit barbacoa. An ambitious cocktail menu rounds out the experience.