Tatemó (*) in Houston TX

Knowing that the Michelin Guide for Houston/Texas was imminent, I went ahead to book Tatemo, which seemed to be the only fine dining for Mexican food in Houston.

What's special about Tatemo is the chef focuses on nixtamalized corn, leveraging various heirloom corn and the ingredients and history of various regions within Mexico. Both my girlfriend and I thought each dish was a banger. Each was fairly balanced in flavor, acidicity, and the perfect bite/portion. The homemade salsa verde was fantastic. The weakest part of the experience was the interior, you can tell the space isn't quite supposed to be for a restaurant, maybe a cafe at best.

I pulled the sample menu and made adjustments, will need to confirm with the menu from that day:

Tuna Tostada
Bluefin Tuna. Chipotle Spread. Pico Mix.

Tlacoyo
Chicharron. Potato. Pulpo. Avocado. Crema.

Quesadilla
Huitlacoche. Queso Oaxaca. Epazote. Crema.

Fish Taco
Striped Black Bass. Pickled Ramp. Shiso Leaf. Black Bean Puree.

Enmolada
Plantain Tortilla. Mole Negro. Masa Tempura Sweet Potato.

Taco de Rajas
Smoked Shallot. Rajas. Grilled Wagyu Beef. Encacahuatado. Cherry Salsa Negra. Fried Leeks.

Postre de Temporada
Cherries. Hibiscus Raspado. Hoja Santa Ice Cream.

Buñuelo
Chocolate. Macadamia Nuts.