Ajonegro

Cuisine

Fusion, Mexican

Michelin

1

Price

€€€

Website

https://restauranteajonegro.es/

Description

A restaurant that will delight guests both for its gourmet cuisine and the love story that is behind it. The dreams and sense of excitement evident within its walls developed relatively recently when the two chefs at the helm met while working with celebrated chef Jordi Cruz at the three-Michelin-starred ABaC. Mariana Sánchez, originally from Cuernavaca (Mexico), and Gonzalo Baquedano, who hails from Logroño, showcase their skills on an à la carte and a tasting menu (in the evening, the latter is combined with another shorter menu option) that showcase the fusion between Mexican and La Rioja c

Review score

3.9

Review count

100

Review summary

Located in a quiet square in Elvas, Ajonegro offers fusion Mexican cuisine. Many guests praise the generous shared portions, elegant presentation, and friendly service, highlighting dishes like black garlic tenderloin, tuna, and cod croquettes. However, negative reviews cite inconsistent food quality, such as croquettes lacking flavor or having a mushy texture, along with slow pacing and service lapses like broken glass. While the atmosphere is pleasant, value is disputed, with some finding prices high relative to quality. Diners should be aware of potential inconsistencies in dish execution and service attentiveness.

Best for

Suitable for diners open to fusion cuisine who can tolerate occasional inconsistencies in food quality.

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