Ciudad de México: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Mexico City

Ciudad de México: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Mexico City by Edson Diaz-Fuentes, acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and founder of London's Santo Remedio restaurant, is a vibrant celebration of Mexico City’s culinary heritage, bustling street food culture, and the everyday traditions that make the capital one of the world's most exciting food destinations. Drawing on his childhood memories and professional culinary experience, Diaz-Fuentes brings together more than 80 recipes that capture the flavors, ingredients, and cultural influences of Mexico City. Combining authentic regional cooking with accessible techniques, the book invites home cooks to experience the energy and diversity of the city's markets, neighborhood eateries, and family kitchens.

Organized around the rhythm of a typical day in Mexico City, the collection moves from breakfast favorites and midday meals to street food snacks, festive dinners, and late-night specialties. Recipes include Huevos Motuleños, Pambazos, Tacos, Traditional Moles, Seafood Dishes, Antojitos, and Classic Mexican Desserts, showcasing the rich variety of flavors and preparations found throughout the capital. Alongside practical cooking instructions, Diaz-Fuentes shares personal stories, culinary history, and insights into local food traditions, revealing how the city's neighborhoods, markets, and communities have shaped its distinctive culinary identity.

Colorful, engaging, and deeply rooted in place, Ciudad de México is especially appealing for Mexican food enthusiasts, Latin American foodways collectors, adventurous home cooks, street food lovers, and readers interested in the relationship between food, culture, and urban life. Both a practical cookbook and a culinary journey, it celebrates the creativity, traditions, and enduring appeal of Mexico City's extraordinary food culture.