Bold, original Mexican with celebrated sourdough tortillas & recado negro butter. A standout for unique flavors & vibrant bar.
Corima offers a bold and original take on Mexican cuisine, with a particularly celebrated sourdough tortilla served with recado negro butter. Reviewers highlight dishes like lobster nicuatole, black cod with salsa Veracruzana, and sweetbreads, praised for their unique celebration of flavors. The restaurant also boasts an impressive selection of Mexican spirits and natural wines.
Corima's Mexican cuisine is characterized by bold, original flavors, with a particular emphasis on its standout sourdough tortillas served with recado negro butter. Other praised dishes include lobster nicuatole and black cod with salsa Veracruzana. While many find the food exceptional and worth a Michelin star, some critics find the tasting menu disappointing and suggest a la carte is superior, with one reviewer even noting a preference for French over traditional Mexican flavors.
"The sourdough tortillas with recado negro butter are consistently highlighted as a must-try. Other dishes praised include the fish taco, duck mole, and lobster nicuatole."
Customer sentiment is divided, with many praising the unique and bold Mexican flavors, particularly the sourdough tortillas and recado negro butter. However, a notable portion of reviews mention significant issues with service, with some finding the tasting menu underwhelming compared to a la carte options.
Important Note
Some diners have experienced very poor service. There's a divided opinion on whether the tasting menu or a la carte is superior, with some finding the tasting menu underwhelming and others preferring a la carte. One reviewer felt the cuisine was more French-inspired than traditional Mexican.
"The commenter was pleasantly surprised by how good Corima is and recommends it for those who enjoy Mexican cuisine."
Positive"The original poster mentioned that while Corima looks good, the father might not want Mexican cuisine, though it would still be considered."
Neutral"The original poster clarified the budget, indicating $150 per person for food plus wine and tip, aiming for a total around $200 per person or under $1000 overall."
Neutral"This user questioned if Corima fits the specified budget, noting that the price per person plus a drink and tip would likely exceed the stated amount."
Negative"This user recommended Corima for high-end Mexican cuisine."
Positive"Corima was recommended as a top option, though it may require slightly more walking than desired."
Neutral"The user regrets choosing Corima for their tasting menu, calling it the worst food and biggest waste of money, questioning its Michelin star."
Negative"Corima was suggested as a restaurant option without further elaboration."
Neutral"Corima is recommended."
Positive"This commenter simply stated that they prefer the tasting menu at Corima."
Positive"This commenter found the a la carte menu at Corima to be fun and approachable, while the tasting menu was more adventurous but still delicious. They would personally prefer a la carte at the bar for cravings, but recommend the tasting menu for food enthusiasts, stating neither option is a wrong choice."
Positive"After doing the tasting menu at Corima, this commenter felt that the a la carte menu looked more appealing."
Negative"This commenter found both the tasting menu and a la carte options at Corima to be extremely underwhelming."
Negative"For a party of 1 or 2, this commenter suggests the tasting menu at the chef's counter at Corima. For a larger group (3-4), they recommend the tasting menu at a table if everyone is interested. Otherwise, they suggest a la carte."
Neutral"This commenter advises going with the tasting menu at Corima, noting that both menus have exclusive dishes. They also mentioned the tasting menu is reasonably priced at $130 before tax."
Positive"This commenter added their agreement, making it the third person to state Corima is not star quality."
Negative"This commenter also agrees that Corima is not up to Michelin star quality."
Negative"Agreed with the previous comment stating Corima is not star quality."
Negative"This commenter believes Corima's quality does not meet the standard for a Michelin star."
Negative"This user had a very negative experience with the tasting menu at Corima and stated they would not return. However, friends who tried the a la carte menu on a different occasion enjoyed it."
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