Bold, original Mexican cuisine with a Michelin star; expect unique flavors and potentially divisive service.
Corima, a Michelin-starred establishment, presents a unique and bold interpretation of Mexican cuisine. Celebrated for its creative dishes like sourdough tortillas with recado negro butter and lobster nicuatole, the restaurant offers an ambitious dining experience. Diners can choose between the tasting menu at the kitchen counter or à la carte in the lively dining room. Despite the culinary accolades, some patrons have noted exceptionally poor service, creating a stark contrast to the otherwise lauded food.
Corima offers a bold and original take on Mexican cuisine, earning a Michelin star. Standout items include their sourdough tortillas with Sonoran wheat and chicken fat, served with recado negro butter, which are highly praised. Other recommended dishes feature lobster nicuatole, black cod with salsa Veracruzana, and sweetbreads with bitter almond foam. However, some diners feel the cuisine leans more towards Mexican-inspired French rather than traditional Mexican, and a few have found dishes to be under-seasoned.
"The sourdough tortillas made with Sonoran wheat and chicken fat, served with recado negro butter, are highly recommended. Other praised dishes include lobster nicuatole, black cod with salsa Veracruzana, and sweetbreads with bitter almond foam."
Customers have mixed feelings about Corima. While many praise the food as delicious, unique, and worthy of its Michelin star, a significant number report experiencing very poor service, with some even describing it as the worst they've encountered. There's also a debate on whether the tasting menu or à la carte options are superior.
Important Note
There are conflicting opinions on whether the tasting menu or à la carte options are better, with several users reporting poor service. Some also feel the cuisine is more Mexican-inspired French than traditional Mexican.
"The original poster listed Corima as a less pricey idea for their special dinner."
Neutral"Corima was suggested by a commenter as a potential restaurant for the anniversary dinner."
Neutral"The user is trying to find out when reservations open for Corima, specifically for the last week of August. They have seen conflicting information online and plan to call the restaurant for clarification."
Neutral"The user confirms they will call Corima tomorrow as it is closed today to inquire about reservations. They express a strong desire to try the restaurant."
Neutral"A user suggests calling the restaurant directly to get information about reservations."
Neutral"The user loves Bridges and Corima, noting that both have already been mentioned."
Positive"Corima was recommended with a link to their website."
Neutral"Corima is mentioned as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter enjoyed their experience at Corima, noting it was comparable in quality and experience to 63 Clinton, possibly even having a more cohesive menu."
Positive"Corima is listed as a Michelin star restaurant offering tasting menus under $150 per person."
Positive"The user had a bad experience with Corima's tasting menu, citing awful service and underwhelming food. However, they noted that the a la carte food looked better."
Negative"The user also had an awful tasting menu experience at Corima, primarily due to service issues, despite noting that the food going to other tables looked good."
Negative"The user had a highly disappointing tasting menu experience at Corima due to muddled and disjointed dishes, long waits between courses, and strange service."
Negative"The user recently enjoyed Corima's tasting menu in LES."
Positive"The commenter stated they had never been to Corima and could not judge it."
Neutral"The user suggests Corima as a recommendation for a European visitor, potentially as an "out of the ordinary" or "iconic" choice."
Positive"The commenter stated that Corima does not serve traditional Mexican food and they were not impressed with their visit."
Negative"The commenter advised thinking twice about Corima, stating that it offers Mexican-inspired French food rather than traditional Mexican cuisine, which might not be what the original poster is looking for, despite it being good and memorable."
Neutral"Corima was criticized for providing a very lackluster meal, with many dishes being under-seasoned and basically tasteless, leading to a strong negative recommendation."
Negative"Corima was recommended as an elevated dining option with a more interesting menu compared to Cosme."
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