Oxte
Paris, France
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
This pleasant and cosy little restaurant in the Étoile neighbourhood, near the Arc de Triomphe, serves delicious, contemporary Mexican-influenced cuisine. French ingredients are infused with condiments, herbs and spices by a talented and passionate Mexican chef, who also gets involved with the service. He turns out savvy and perfectly cooked dishes that are skilfully prepared with invigorating seasonings: marinated sea bream with a turnip medley and salsa tatemada, or fish from the market, al pastor, mole with carrot, pineapple or pigeon, mole Oxte, leek and pickled grapes. This colourful, punchy and well-seasoned food is so good you'll soon be back for more!
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Unique Fusion Cuisine: Oxte combines French produce with a Mexican twist, offering a blend of flavors that is uncommon in Parisian dining.
- Decor and Ambiance: The restaurant features a minimalist Mexican-inspired decor with tones of orange, gold, black, blue, brown, and taupe, along with live potted plants and a glimpse of an open kitchen.
- Chef's Background: Chef Enrique Casarrubias gained experience in the kitchen of chef Akrame Benallal in Hong Kong and was named a "Young Talent" by Gault & Millau before opening Oxte.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Oxte in Paris reflect a fusion of French produce with Mexican flavors. Key ingredients and their significance include:
Sea Bream: Featured in signature dishes such as marinated sea bream with turnip medley and salsa tatemada, showcasing the blend of fresh French fish with vibrant Mexican condiments.
Sweet Potato: Used alongside sea bream and enhanced with Mexican elements like orange jalapeño, sweet potato adds a natural sweetness and texture that balances the spicy and tangy flavors.
White Asparagus: Highlighted in starters, often paired with sesame paste, white asparagus represents the use of refined French seasonal produce with a twist of Mexican seasoning.
Mexican Spices and Condiments: While not a single ingredient, the use of traditional Mexican spices and condiments is central to Oxte’s identity, infusing French ingredients with the chef’s childhood flavors and creating a vibrant, spicy, yet elegant cuisine.
These ingredients exemplify Chef Enrique Casarrubias’ philosophy of combining French culinary techniques and local ingredients with the bold, colorful flavors of Mexico, resulting in dishes that are both inventive and deeply rooted in his heritage.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- Lunch Menu (5 courses): €120
- Dinner Menu (7 courses): €180
Signature Dishes
- Marinated Sea Bream: €42
- Fish from the Market, Al Pastor: €45
- Mole with Carrot and Pineapple: €48
- Pigeon, Mole Oxte: €52