
March 9 @ 6:00 pm
Machetes Kitchen Takeover

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.
1st COURSE – ceviche de ceniza
yellowfin tuna marinated in ash avo mousse, chorizo oil, chile güeros, escabeche
2nd COURSE – radicchio squash salad
squash gelatine, salsa macha, queso fresco, foam
3rd COURSE – machete
chicharrón prensado (confit pork) tetela, tomatillo tatemado relish, tender greens and crème fraîche
4TH COURSE – pato con mole
seared duck mole negro, puffed amarant, pickled shallot, beef fat confit, leek, cilantro, crème fraiche, tortillas
5TH COURSE – gelatina de elote
corn & huitlacoche gelatina, tejocote gelee, buñuelo
TICKETS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 5th at 6:00PM
All ticketed event sales are non-refundable