We are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Kitchen Takeover series, welcoming Chef Diego Palacios, co-founder & owner of local pop-up Machetes.

The Mexico City street-style food pop first began in the summer of 2023, with a string of pop ups selling out all across the city. Run by husband-and-wife team Diego and McKenna Palacios, Machetes is best known for its massive oblong quesadillas made with heirloom corn masa — their tie-dye appearance is reminiscent of a summer camp T-shirt. McKenna usually leads the masa shaping process before handing the uncooked tortillas to Diego to fill and grill.

The duo are both industry vets, with Diego currently presiding at OK Omens and McKenna at Indonesian restaurant Gado Gado. In October 2024 Machetes began their residency at OK Omens, serving up antojitos, ceviche, handmade Choco Tacos, and more every Sunday and Monday through the winter. MWL is honored to share their cuisine with you, curating beverage pairings for each course. 

Please note all food and beverages are pre-fixe, we politely decline substitutions or alterations to the menu. Due to the seasonal changes the menu is subject to change.

Amuse Bouche
oyster on the half shell, michelada mignonette, cilantro oil

1st COURSE – Nixtamalized Beet Tartare
charred beet marinated en recado negro, avocado mousse, chorizo oil, chile güeros 

2nd COURSE – Elote Tierno
charcoal roasted baby corn, chicatana & chipotle aioli, smoke chapulines, cilantro oil 

 3rd COURSE – Chicharron Prensado
tetela confit pork, tomatillo tatemado, cotija

 4TH COURSE – NY Strip Al Morita
dry aged ny steak, salsa al morita, beef fat confit leek

5TH COURSE – Mexican Chocolate Semifredo
chantilli, blood orange marmalade, marigold

TICKETS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 5th at 6:00PM