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Tlecān

Mexico City

New Entry

Agave distillates are the lifeblood and beating heart at Tlecān, a discreet spot hidden away in Mexico City’s trendy Roma Norte. Step over the threshold and come face to face with an impressive carved stone tribute to the country’s pre-Hispanic roots before devouring the drinks list.

Unsurprisingly, mezcal is a headliner on the menu, and head bartender Eli Martínez Bello takes pride in sourcing hard-to-find distillates directly from craft producers all over Mexico, including lesser-known spirits like bacanora, sotol, pox and raicilla. Given that the list is in continual motion, what you sip one night might not be available the following one. Do order the Paloma Blanca, a refined classic made with carbonated and clarified grapefruit juice, lime juice, mezcal and volcanic salt, topped with soda water. The Pulque Colada, meanwhile, is a twist on the Piña classic: pulque agave wine natural, pineapple milk punch, coconut water and espadín mezcal with a coconut oil fat wash. Tlecān was a new entry to North America’s 50 Best Bars 2024 at No.10.

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