Restaurante Porteño Torre Virreyes•Miguel Hidalgo

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Porteño can be anyone who lives in Buenos Aires, but also anyone who has been part of its history. Porteño was born in the 1970s and is approximately 40-something years old. He is the grandson of Italian and Spanish immigrants and knew how to embrace the best of each culture, mixing it with the Argentine interpretation of European immigrant culture. He was born in the Almagro neighborhood, accustomed to large Sunday tables where the table full of uncles, cousins, brothers and friends enjoyed the glorious Sunday roasts that his grandfather prepared. His grandfather commanded the fires masterfully. The grill loaded with great Argentine cuts such as the roast strip, the loin and the entrails were never lacking. All accompanied by chorizos, blood sausages, chinchulines, kidneys and sweetbreads, bathed with Creole sauce and homemade chimichurri. On rainy Sundays it was customary for her grandmother, Vicenta, who had escaped the war from Genoa, Italy, to knead large quantities of fresh pasta drizzled with plenty of pomodoro sauce, basil, meatballs, and fresh Parmesan cheese. His other grandmother, Teresa, the Spanish one, always received him with a large potato omelette, with onion evidently, to which she assured that she put 8 eggs and the right amount of salt. No one could ever ensure that the recipe was exact because he always made sure to do it secretly so that no one could “steal” the recipe from him. The memory of siphoning soda mixed with wine that was cooled with ice in the summer was as infallible in Porteño's life as football, which had a leading place. His family was divided between River and Boca, which he was passionate about, especially for participating in the intense discussions during long after-dinner conversations about football and politics in which no agreement was ever reached. Television in the 80s marked his life with the great characters of the time such as Olmedo y Porcel, Carlitos Bala or Tato Bores. His greatest idol was Diego, he saw Argentina champion in Mexico 86 and he still remembers it as if it had been yesterday. His grandfather Renato took him to see Carlos Monzón when he won the championship belt at Luna Park in an epic fight he will never forget. He remembers seeing his father on Saturday afternoons in his favorite chair reading Cortázar, and his face lights up when he remembers Les Luthiers in a theater on the famous Corrientes Avenue with his parents. Today, our Porteño is a man of the world, who has traveled enough. He enjoys Sunday roasts as when he was a child and also good pasta on rainy days, but today he kneads the pasta himself and makes sure the meat is from free-range cows. He no longer drinks good wine with soda and ice, but instead travels to Mendoza every time he can to give himself fully to one of his great passions: Mendoza wine. He keeps Mafalda's entire collection intact and doesn't forget Clemente either. Football, theater, music, family and friends continue to be his great passions. Porteño is a sybarite, a lover of good food, barbecue, good wine, family and friends, but he can also be anyone who is part of our new story. Porteño will immerse you in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that evokes the passion and spirit of Buenos Aires, while you delight your palate with the most emblematic dishes of Argentine cuisine from the hand of one of the most recognized chefs in Latin America in an authentic still life. porteño. THE BEST ARGENTINE RESTAURANT IN MEXICO At Porteño, each dish tells a story of passion and tradition, taking you directly to the streets of Buenos Aires. Our menu is a fusion of flavors that pays tribute to the rich culinary heritage of Argentina, in which each bite is a sensory experience that connects you with the authentic essence of the River Plate. From the juiciest cuts of meat to the Buenos Aires classics, each dish is a tribute to the passion for good food. Porteño is the result of the union of two exceptional forces: Tomás Kalika, chef and co-founder of the Mishiguene restaurants in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Grupo Anderson's, undisputed leader in the restaurant industry in Mexico. Our concept transcends borders, taking you directly to the streets of Buenos Aires with each exquisite dish. Tomás Kalika has been awarded as the “Best chef in Latin America” with the Chefs' Choice Award in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2019, while his restaurant Mishiguene has been awarded and recognized since 2018 uninterruptedly, placing it as one of the 50 best on the continent, expressing their vision in Argentine gastronomy, placing it at the forefront of the world. At Porteño, this vision comes to life, combining the essence of Buenos Aires cuisine with its exceptional creativity. However, Porteño's story would not be complete without the contribution of Grupo Anderson's, the soul behind some of the most iconic restaurants in Mexico and the undisputed leader in the industry. Its commitment to excellence, innovation and quality is reflected in every corner of Porteño. Together, Tomás Kalika and Grupo Anderson's have created a place where tradition and the avant-garde come together in perfect harmony. Get ready for a gastronomic experience that transcends limits and celebrates the authenticity of Argentine culture in each delicate dish, in a one-of-a-kind Buenos Aires still life that will completely change the concept of an Argentine restaurant in Mexico.