Em

FAQ

Why do you use pre-paid reservations instead of regular reservations?

At Em, we want to create an intimate environment for our guests. Pre-paid reservations allow us to anticipate who is coming in and to give guests an all-encompassing experience at the best price possible.

How does the deposit work?

The amount payed for the deposit will be discounted to your final check.

Can I get a refund once purchased? Can I exchange my reservation for a different night?

No, as deposits are non-refundable, but you can always transfer your reservation to another person.

Will you accommodate allergies?

Unfortunately, we cannot provide a menu that is vegan, allium-free, or entirely free from trace amounts of gluten, dairy, soy, finned fish, or mushroom.

Is there a dress code?

We welcome guests as they are although you should consider Em’s atmosphere tends to be semi-formal. We kindly request no caps.

Do you accept children?

We will be happy to receive children at Em. However, please consider that we will no modify our menu for other purposes than allergies / restrictions.

Do you have a dessert fee?

We have an outside dessert fee of $500 MXN. Please contact us directly up to 48 hours in advance of your reservation at reservations@emilia.rest.

What's your corkage policy?

Corkage fee is $1,000 MXN per 750ml bottle, up to two bottles.

Have additional questions?

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Mexican cuisine by Lucho Martínez.

Signature dishes prepared with deep rooted seasonal ingredients.

Dine at Em

Our dishes are prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from local small producers. This commitment to freshness, seasonality, and source, invites us to push the creative boundaries of an elevated Mexican cuisine; inventive, deep-rooted, and ever changing.

Experience our cuisine three different ways;

A la Carte
Tasting Menu

Enjoy a seasonal menu of signature dishes. A non-refundable MXN $500 deposit x person is required to hold your reservation.

Book a Table

The Story (so far)

Em is the story of a man whose unreasonable affair with the happenings of a kitchen became an inescapable pursuit. Lucho Martinez traces his origin as a chef to the encounter between an unforgiving kitchen and his loud internal reality. Born in Veracruz, Lucho's journey took him from the coastal warmth of his hometown to the bustling streets of Nashville, and then back to Mexico where he delved deep into the world of gastronomy. His journey was marked by the influence of those who encouraged without restraint. His wife, Fernanda, a beacon of strength and clarity, joining him through every wonderful and terrible challenge. His mentor and friend, Lalo Garcia, along with Lalo’s wife Gabriela, whose wisdom, guidance, and grace were invaluable. Named after his daughter, Em is a testament to his unique approach to character, perspective, and community. In every dish, Lucho's creativity opens a path to the possibilities that arise from an unwavering commitment with our own peculiar ways.

By the time Em opened its doors, my unreasonable affair with the happenings of a kitchen had become an inescapable pursuit. I was broke and broken. I was hunting for place and half the time I was happening elsewhere. I encountered an unforgiving kitchen with a fascination that made me urgent. A strange inner reality, the most honest battle with what makes up a true life. Unable - or uninterested - to match the rhythm of a world that named me too fast. In the middle of the disarray between pain and promise I built alliances with my impatience and my indiscretions until the possibility of discovery broke in. A girl. Full of life. My girl. Strange, the end of all self-importance. I have only been able to meet the world during a long night. Back then, I used to think I was running out of time. Now, Emilia shows me how to make time try to catch me. The pursuit of importance is the fastest way to oblivion...so I will be forever starting out. LM