![]() ![]() My spouse opted for the five-course tasting menu when our waiter indicated the portions were on the modest size it didn’t disappoint and impressed us with the range of the kitchen’s creativity: Queso burrata/salsa verde – not overpowering Panucho relleno de frijol negro – really interesting blend of flavors mahi mahi with a chile sauce: excellent, not overdone, just right Mole rojo con tocineta (red mole with pork belly)mouth watering blend.) I ordered the the pork hock which was almost fork tender after its slow three hour roast excellent but so generous that I could finish only half we meant to take it home for left overs but sadly forgot. We visited on a night when Executive Chef Francisco had the night off, but the rest of the kitchen didn’t miss a beat. On a recent Friday evening we tried out the new menu and found the Mexican-fusion creativity in the kitchen to be as palate pleasing as we’d heard from friends. Exhibits by noted artists, gourmet dinners, art festivals, DJ dance parties, and tequila tastings add to the mix. Off to one side, an adjoining patio provides a lively evening scene mixing quality wines,appetizers and multi-cultural exchange with locals and visitors from the US, Europe and Mexico. The upstairs bar boasts a showcase of collector tequilas. Restaurant Decor: Echoing the contemporary theme and adding natural elements with a waterfall and greenery, diners can choose from well-spaced indoor seating or al fresco patio tables. (Moxi, translates to “cravings” in the local Otomi lingo.) Francisco has introduced a new menu at Moxi that highlights his love of authentic Mexican flavors, organic ingredients and simple but sophisticated preparations. Francisco Ibañez comes to Moxi from Pujol, where he was executive chef of Enrique Olvera’s internationally celebrated restaurant that has long been rated the best in Mexico. Restaurant and Bar: A new chef is on board in Moxi, Hotel Matilda’s acclaimed restaurant. ![]() Views of creative photographic art, murals and eclectic pieces, while contemporary in theme, seem to evoke the feel of a bygone era, resembling the elegance and decadence of the Roaring Twenties. Books turned with their spines to the wall invite investigation. Matilda portrait by Diego Rivera permanently on exhibit in the hotel’s library lounge.Īrtworks: Diego Rivera painted the portrait of the hotel’s namesake, Matilda, (the owner’s mother) which is on permanent display in the Library Lounge. Staff, overall, were extremely gracious, attentive and helpful, even offering to run out to a local pharmacy to purchase toothpaste when we inquired. During our visit Carlos, one of the front desk staff, gave us a tour of the hotel’s art collection. Passing through the small courtyard to the reception desk and into the Library Lounge beyond, an intimate space with its fireplace, sofas and chairs in soft neutral tones, coffee table stacked with art books and soothing candles, we felt we had arrived in the private sanctuary of a gentle soul, a collector and connoisseur of fine art. Service and Ambiance: After an overnight flight, we arrived exhausted. While the exterior of Hotel Matilda with its inviting entry was completely different from the surrounding colonial Mexican haciendas, once we entered the inner courtyard, the visual atmosphere, artwork and overall ambiance uniformly bespoke of a different time and place that was refreshingly clean, clear, uncluttered and uniquely enjoyable. Miguel asked Maximina to come to the church to show us where Matilde lives.Style: Looking out over our 2nd floor balcony past the pool at bougainvillea-covered walls, we were repeatedly reminded of the architecture of the Greek isles: all sleek white Cubist shapes softened here and there by flowering vines in brilliant hues and intriguing staircases leading to mysterious doorways. I met Maximina with Miguel Torres García, the local priest. There is a conversation with Maximina García Mendoza who was helping us find Matilde. ![]() These recording are centered around Matilde Mendoza García. Una plática con Matilde Mendoza Object Details Subject Language ![]()
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