Baldio: Redefining Sustainability in Mexico City's Culinary Scene

Baldio, a quaint eatery located in Mexico City's fashionable Condesa district, is attracting patrons with its pioneering zero-waste kitchen, redefining norms in the culinary world. The restaurant, which opened its doors in 2024, creatively utilizes every food scrap, earning recognition with a Michelin Green Star for its innovative approach to sustainability.

With a seating capacity of 52, Baldio is Mexico City's first zero-waste restaurant, drawing crowds with its gourmet twists on traditional Mexican cuisine. Dishes include yellow corn tamal with fermented salsa and pickles, and a sweet corn salad with smoked butter and cured buffalo meat, illustrating its commitment to creativity and environmental consciousness.

Co-founder Pablo Usobiaga emphasizes Baldio's ethos in rejecting the importance of mere efficiency and profitability, instead promoting a balance between creativity and environmental responsibility. Ingredients are sourced within a 125-mile radius, primarily from ancient chinampas systems, showcasing the establishment's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting local agriculture.

(With inputs from agencies.)