Molino "El Pujol"
Influencer Reviews1
Joshua Weissman
About
Molina Puyol is a contemporary Mexican restaurant known for innovative takes on classic dishes. The establishment emphasizes plant-based creativity and modern presentations, offering unique tacos such as the aguacate with hojasanta leaf tortillas. Their approach blends tradition with inventive, vegan-friendly options, appealing to a broad range of diners.
The Visit
At Molina Puyol, the reviewer explores a lighter, more inventive side of Mexican tacos. The aguacate taco, featuring an emulsion of caramelized onion, serrano pepper, and avocado, stands out for its freshness and vegan appeal. The use of hojasanta leaf as a tortilla adds aromatic complexity. The huila coche taco impresses with its abundance and depth, delivering a unique umami experience. Both dishes are praised for their flavor, texture, and creativity.
What They Ate
Quotes
"So we're in Molina Puyol and this is the aguacate. It's called avocado taco."
"Inside is an emulsion of caramelized onion and serrano pepper and avocado."
"The tortilla is hojasanta leaf. This is no dairy. Nothing animal there. The vegans will be really happy about this one."
"It's creamy from the avocado. The avocado's perfectly ripe. It's really nice. It's very refreshing. It's light. It's a great bite."
"So this is a huila coche taco. Huila coche is a natural fungus that grows outside of the corn. And for us, it's like a delicatessen."
"I've never seen this much huila coche in one taco. I'm nervous almost."
"You've got the fragrant, the fresh, the sweet corn from the tortilla. But you've got this deep, dark, almost like umami from the huila coche. I really like it."
Our Reflection
Molina Puyol’s approach is a breath of fresh air, blending tradition with modern, plant-forward innovation. The reviewer’s delight in the aguacate taco’s creaminess and the aromatic hojasanta tortilla highlights the restaurant’s attention to detail and respect for ingredients. The huila coche taco, abundant and deeply flavorful, offers a rare treat that surprises and satisfies. This is a place where creativity meets comfort, and where even the most classic elements are reimagined with care.
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