The story
On the terrace of this upscale Mexico City restaurant, the tableside preparation of bespoke salsa sets the tone for a meal that is both refined and audacious. Chef-driven and posh, Tesontle leans into the territory’s ingredient-driven creativity.
Only Scrans, in his whirlwind 48-hour tour, highlighted dishes that balance tradition and surprise: a grasshopper-covered steak and chicken with grasshoppers for crunch, alongside a creamy huitlacoche soup, as well as octopus and squid and a crispy crab taco. The play of textures and the chef’s live performance make this a venue for diners seeking a theatrical, modern take on Mexican cuisine.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Scrans raves about the crispy crab taco, calling it a standout bite. The overall vibe is one of delightfully messy, flavor-packed street food.
“You got the crab and then there's like seven different chilies and the guac which makes it super fresh.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Tesontle. Most active: Only Scrans
Tesontle is a posh restaurant in Mexico City with a terrace, where the chef makes bespoke salsa at the table and serves creative dishes like grasshopper-covered steak and cream of huitlacoche.
Dishes mentioned
Octopus and Squid
That tastes so fresh. And citrus as well. I don't know what this sauce is because I thought it'd be spicy, but it's not. It's just really citrusy. There's like a bitter element to the sauce as well. This is good stuff.
Crispy Crab Taco
You got the crab and then there's like seven different chilies and the guac which makes it super fresh.
Cream of Huitlacoche
Huitlacoche is the fungus that grows on corn. It's quite a bit truffley, a bit earthy. It's a really dark gray. That's a wholesome soup. With fresh Oaxaca cheese, this is the best thing by far. Get your spoon into this.
Grasshopper-Covered Steak
That is a beautifully rare tenderloin of beef. It's got grasshopper sauce as well. You chew through that like a block of margarine. It is so soft. And then the sauce, man, is like ludicrously good. It's got that umami. This is fire.
Chicken with Grasshoppers
This chicken is so juicy. Yeah, that sauce is unreal. This thing's mental. It's got the bugs on it as well. I'm going to cut this down the middle and eat it like a pizza. Considering how thin that tortilla is, it is absolutely benching all those toppings. It's like a Mexican version of a New York-style pizza, but absolutely mental.
