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Salón Mezcalli Puebla: Chef Liz Galicia's Mezcalería

Liz Galicia's Michelin-listed mezcalería in Puebla's Barrio de Analco: address, hours, what to order, and why the cemita is its closest thing to a burger.

By , Restaurants writer, MexicoPublished

Cobblestone street and Analco Park in Barrio de Analco, Puebla, the neighborhood of Salón Mezcalli (not the restaurant itself)

Photo: CUTI1, CC BY-SA 4.0

Salón Mezcalli is chef-owner Liz Galicia’s Poblano antojería and mezcalería at C. 8 Sur 501 in Barrio de Analco, Puebla. The MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2026 lists it as a Recommended restaurant. Go for mole, seasonal chile en nogada and one of the region’s largest mezcal collections. Don’t go for a hamburger: no source shows one on the menu.

This is a profile, not a review. I have not eaten at the Analco address, so there is no rating here. I built it from the MICHELIN Guide, the restaurant’s official site, Puebla’s municipal tourism office and local food press, all checked on October 8, 2026. Where sources disagree, as they do on opening hours, I say so rather than pick one.

Salón Mezcalli at a glance

Here are the verified facts on Salón Mezcalli in Puebla, with the source and date behind each one.

Detail Verified fact Source (checked 2026-10-08)
Address C. 8 Sur 501, Barrio de Analco, 72505 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexico MICHELIN Guide, salonmezcalli.mx
Phone +52 222 337 1116 MICHELIN Guide, Visita Puebla Capital
Chef and owner Liz Galicia Revista Única (2024), Gourmet de México (2023), salonmezcalli.mx
Michelin status Recommended, MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2026 MICHELIN Guide
Cuisine Mexican / Traditional MICHELIN Guide
Price range $$ (Michelin’s mid-price symbol); MXN 500–600 per person in 2023, old location MICHELIN Guide, Gourmet de México (2023)
Services Poblano breakfast, lunch and dinner, event room, mezcal tastings salonmezcalli.mx
Reservations Online through CoverManager salonmezcalli.mx
Hours Sources conflict, see below MICHELIN Guide, Revista Única (2024), TableJourney

Who is chef Liz Galicia?

Liz Galicia is the Puebla-born chef and owner of Salón Mezcalli, and she has built her career on traditional Poblano cooking. According to Le Cordon Bleu, she graduated in 2008 from Puebla’s Instituto Suizo de Gastronomía y Hotelería (Swiss Institute of Gastronomy and Hospitality). She then worked in restaurants and hotels across Mexico.

Liz Galicia’s career timeline

Her career runs through three Puebla venues: El Mural de los Poblanos, Miel de Agave and Salón Mezcalli.

  • 2008: graduates from the Instituto Suizo de Gastronomía y Hotelería in Puebla (Le Cordon Bleu).
  • 2010: opens El Mural de los Poblanos at C. 16 de Septiembre 506 and serves as its executive chef (Le Cordon Bleu, Mezcalistas).
  • July 16, 2019: gives a guest-chef demonstration of chicken mole poblano at Le Cordon Bleu London, describing the paste as made from about twenty ingredients.
  • Date not published: founds Miel de Agave, a mezcalería and antojería at Av. 7 Pte. 110-1 in the Centro Histórico (Mezcalistas).
  • Up to at least 2023: Salón Mezcalli operates inside Hotel Cartesiano (Gourmet de México).
  • By November 2024: Salón Mezcalli is at 8 Sur 501 in Barrio de Analco (Revista Única).
  • May 2026: Salón Mezcalli is listed as Recommended in the first MICHELIN Guide to include Puebla.
  • August 12, 2026: she opens the restaurant’s chile en nogada season.

Her approach: keep the history on the plate

Liz Galicia’s cooking preserves Poblano tradition rather than reinventing it. Speaking about El Mural de los Poblanos, she told Le Cordon Bleu: “No changes have been made to the menu since opening. We don’t want to lose history.” The same instinct runs through Salón Mezcalli. Mezcal, corn and mole. No fusion.

Where is Salón Mezcalli, and did it move?

Salón Mezcalli is now at C. 8 Sur 501 in Barrio de Analco, after moving from Hotel Cartesiano in the historic center. The original bar and restaurant ran inside Hotel Cartesiano at Calle 3 Ote. 610, in Barrio de los Sapos. Gourmet de México still listed that address in April 2023. Revista Única placed it in Analco by November 2024. Nobody has published the exact date of the move, or the year the restaurant first opened.

If a directory or an older article sends you to Hotel Cartesiano, it is out of date. Use the 8 Sur 501 address from the MICHELIN Guide and the official site.

Map of Puebla’s historic center. The marker is on Analco Park, next to Salón Mezcalli’s current address (C. 8 Sur 501). The former Hotel Cartesiano site (Calle 3 Ote. 610), El Mural de los Poblanos (C. 16 de Septiembre 506) and Miel de Agave (Av. 7 Pte. 110-1) are all within a short walk to the west and north. (Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Iframe embed with declared dimensions (e.g. 800×450); download a local static poster image.)

Why Barrio de Analco matters

Analco is one of Puebla’s oldest neighborhoods; its name comes from the Nahuatl for “on the other side of the river”. Revista Única explains that it began as an Indigenous calpulli outside the Spanish city. For a chef who refuses to modernize her menus, it is a fitting address.

Salón Mezcalli opening hours: check before you go

Salón Mezcalli’s opening hours differ between sources, so confirm by phone or through the booking page before you travel. The MICHELIN Guide lists Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Revista Única (2024) and TableJourney give the same hours from Tuesday to Sunday but leave out Monday, which suggests a Monday closure. Every source agrees on the 8:00 a.m. opening, which fits the Poblano breakfasts.

Salón Mezcalli opening hours by source (checked October 8, 2026). MICHELIN Guide: Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., Sun 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Revista Única (2024) and TableJourney: Tue–Sat 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., Sun 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., closed Monday. Call +52 222 337 1116 to confirm. (Table: Burger Breton, data from the MICHELIN Guide, Revista Única (2024) and TableJourney)

Is Salón Mezcalli in the Michelin Guide?

Yes. Salón Mezcalli is a Recommended restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2026, the first edition to cover Puebla. Fourteen restaurants from Puebla state entered the guide in May 2026, according to Tus Buenas Noticias and SDP Noticias. Salón Mezcalli is one of six Recommended venues in Puebla, with Augurio, Casa Baccuza, Mural de los Poblanos, La Noria and Valiente.

Mural de los Poblanos, the restaurant Liz Galicia opened in 2010, is on the same list. That puts two of her kitchens in the city’s first Michelin selection. For Salón Mezcalli, Michelin highlights “one of the largest mezcal collections in the region”, along with mezcal flights and cocktails.

What to order at Salón Mezcalli

Order the enchiladas with mole, the seasonal chile en nogada and a mezcal flight: those are the dishes and drinks the MICHELIN Guide singles out. The menu below is split by how current the information is.

Dishes named by Michelin (2026)

The MICHELIN Guide names these dishes on its current page:

  • Chile en nogada, in season.
  • Chalupas, the small fried tortillas topped with salsa that Puebla is known for.
  • Enchiladas with a choice of manchamanteles, green pipián or mole poblano.
  • Cremita poblana with cinnamon and peppermint, for dessert.

Chalupas poblanas frying on a comal at a street stall in Barrio de Analco, Puebla Chalupas poblanas cooking on a comal in Barrio de Analco, Puebla. These are the small fried tortillas with red and green salsa that the MICHELIN Guide lists on Salón Mezcalli’s menu. Street stall shown, not the restaurant. (Photo: Padaguan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chalupas\_poblanas\_de\_Analco.jpg), 3264×2448)

For a first visit, I would order the enchiladas with mole poblano and nothing else to start. Mole is the dish Liz Galicia chose to cook for a London audience in 2019, and it is the clearest test of any Poblano kitchen. If it disappoints, the rest of the menu probably will too.

Enchilada covered in dark mole poblano sauce, the Puebla dish to order first at Salón Mezcalli Enchilada with mole poblano, the dish to order first at Salón Mezcalli. Mole is what chef Liz Galicia demonstrated at Le Cordon Bleu London in 2019. Illustrative photo, not taken at the restaurant. (Photo: Ruth Hartnup, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Enchilada\_with\_mole\_poblano\_(8071572969).jpg), 4000×3000)

Dishes reported by the press (2023–2024)

These dishes appeared in earlier reviews and may no longer be on the menu. In 2023, at the Hotel Cartesiano location, Gourmet de México reported a cemita de chalupas with mole poblano, mole manchamanteles with pork belly, guacamole with chapulines (grasshoppers) and blue-corn tlacoyos. In 2024, Revista Única reported a seasonal huaxmole de caderas, a goat stew served from October 10 to December 8. If that calendar holds, the 2026 season opens around October 10, but no source I found has announced the dates.

Mezcal, pulque and other agave spirits

The drinks list is the real reason to pick Salón Mezcalli over another Poblano restaurant. Revista Única (2024) lists mezcals from Sonora, Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán and Jalisco, plus bacanora, raicilla and sotol, and pulque curados flavored with pinole or merengue. Gourmet de México counted more than 160 mezcal labels in 2023, at the old location. Treat that number as historical.

Pechuga and rabbit mezcal bottles at a distillery in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca Pechuga and rabbit mezcal bottles at a mezcal distillery in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. Oaxaca is one of the regions represented in Salón Mezcalli’s mezcal collection, among the largest in the Puebla region. (Photo: ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mezcal\_bottles\_.jpg), 3848×2576)

New to agave spirits? Order a flight, not a single pour. Three regions side by side teach you more than one good glass. The official site also books dedicated mezcal tastings.

Mezcal flight of three pours with orange slices and sal de gusano A mezcal flight: three pours served with orange slices and sal de gusano. Salón Mezcalli Puebla serves flights from Oaxaca, Puebla, Sonora, Michoacán and Jalisco. Illustrative photo, taken at Suerte in Austin, Texas. (Photo: Cerebral726, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mezcal\_flight\_from\_Suerte.jpg), 758×750)

How much does a meal at Salón Mezcalli cost?

Salón Mezcalli is mid-priced: the MICHELIN Guide gives it $$, its price symbol rather than a dollar amount. The only published per-person figure is MXN 500–600, reported by Gourmet de México in 2023 at the old Hotel Cartesiano location. Prices at the Analco address are not published online, so expect that figure to be out of date.

Do you need a reservation?

Book ahead, especially in chile en nogada season. Salón Mezcalli takes online reservations through CoverManager on salonmezcalli.mx, and you can call +52 222 337 1116. Groups can ask about the event room.

Chile en nogada season at Salón Mezcalli

Salón Mezcalli opened its 2026 chile en nogada season on August 12, 2026, with a menu by chef Liz Galicia. Chic Magazine reported that the launch was a collaboration with Talateca Mexican Pottery and that about 30 guests attended. Neither the restaurant nor the press has published an end date for the 2026 season, so call before you plan a trip around it.

Chile en nogada: poblano pepper in walnut sauce topped with pomegranate seeds Chile en nogada: a poblano pepper stuffed with picadillo, covered in walnut sauce and topped with pomegranate seeds. Salón Mezcalli opened its 2026 season on August 12, 2026. Illustrative photo. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30352243@N00/6050740300), 1024×683)

Does Salón Mezcalli serve burgers?

No. No source shows a hamburger on Salón Mezcalli’s menu. It is a Poblano antojería and mezcalería, not a burger restaurant. Its closest relative to a burger is the cemita.

The cemita: Puebla’s own bun tradition

The cemita is Puebla’s signature sandwich, built on a sesame-seed roll and often called the city’s answer to the burger bun. In 2023, Gourmet de München reported that Salón Mezcalli served a cemita de chalupas with mole poblano, stuffing the roll with chalupas. Miel de Agave, Liz Galicia’s other bar, lists mini cemitas, according to Mezcalistas.

Cemita poblana sandwich on a sesame-seed roll, Puebla’s answer to the burger bun A cemita poblana on its sesame-seed roll, photographed in Puebla. This sandwich is Puebla’s answer to the burger bun and the closest thing to a burger on Salón Mezcalli’s menu, which served a cemita de chalupas with mole in 2023. (Photo: Wotancito, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cemita\_poblana.jpg), 2448×2448)

Michelin has noticed cemitas too: Cemitas Beto, a Puebla cemita shop, received a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2026.

If you came to Puebla for an actual burger, our Puebla burger hub, from Angelópolis to Cholula explains where the city’s burger bars cluster.

Salón Mezcalli vs. Miel de Agave vs. El Mural de los Poblanos

Liz Galicia’s three Puebla venues serve three different occasions: Salón Mezcalli for a Michelin-listed meal with mezcal, Miel de Agave for drinks and snacks, and El Mural de los Poblanos for classic Poblano dining.

Salón Mezcalli Miel de Agave El Mural de los Poblanos
Address C. 8 Sur 501, Barrio de Analco Av. 7 Pte. 110-1, Centro Histórico C. 16 de Septiembre 506
Format Poblano antojería and mezcalería Mezcalería and antojería Traditional Poblano restaurant
Liz Galicia’s role Chef and owner Founder Founder (2010) and executive chef, per Le Cordon Bleu
Drinks Mezcal, bacanora, raicilla, sotol, pulque curados Mezcal from independent producers, pulque, craft beer Not covered by my sources
Food highlights Moles, chalupas, chile en nogada, cremita poblana Chalupitas, esquites, mini cemitas, torta de pipián verde Menu unchanged since opening, in her words
MICHELIN Guide 2026 Recommended Not listed Recommended
Status (2026-10-08) Operating, confirmed by its August 2026 event Not verified Listed by Michelin in 2026

My take: book Salón Mezcalli when mezcal is the point of the evening. Book El Mural when you want her cooking as she says it has always been served. Miel de Agave is a bar stop, and I could not confirm it is still open.

Two points remain open. Le Cordon Bleu calls Liz Galicia El Mural’s founder and executive chef, but no primary source confirms whether she still runs its kitchen or whether she is a co-owner. Le Cordon Bleu also says the restaurant was named best in Mexico by the México Gastronómico Top 120 guide. It gives no edition year, and I found no other source to confirm it.

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FAQ

Who is chef Liz Galicia? Liz Galicia is a Puebla-born chef who is the chef and owner of Salón Mezcalli. She graduated from the Instituto Suizo de Gastronomía y Hotelería in Puebla in 2008, opened El Mural de los Poblanos in 2010 and founded the mezcal bar Miel de Agave.

Where is Salón Mezcalli in Puebla? Salón Mezcalli is at C. 8 Sur 501, Barrio de Analco, 72505 Puebla. It used to be inside Hotel Cartesiano at Calle 3 Ote. 610 and had moved to Analco by November 2024.

What are Salón Mezcalli’s opening hours? The MICHELIN Guide says Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Other sources say it closes on Mondays. Call +52 222 337 1116 to confirm.

Is Salón Mezcalli in the Michelin Guide? Yes. It is a Recommended restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2026, the first edition to include Puebla.

What should I order at Salón Mezcalli? Start with the enchiladas with mole poblano (manchamanteles and green pipián are the other sauces). Add the chalupas, the chile en nogada in season, a mezcal flight and the cremita poblana for dessert.

How much does a meal at Salón Mezcalli cost? Michelin rates it $$, its mid-price symbol. The last published budget was MXN 500–600 per person in 2023, at the old location. Current prices are not published online.

Does Salón Mezcalli serve hamburgers? No. No source shows a burger on the menu. The closest thing is the cemita, Puebla’s sandwich on a sesame roll.

Do I need a reservation at Salón Mezcalli? Yes, especially in chile en nogada season. Book online through CoverManager on salonmezcalli.mx or call +52 222 337 1116.

When is chile en nogada season at Salón Mezcalli? The 2026 season opened on August 12, 2026. No end date has been published.

Sources

All sources checked on October 8, 2026.

About the author

Restaurants writer, Mexico

Carmen covers burger restaurants in Mexico for Burger Breton: Mexico City, Monterrey, Puebla, Tijuana and Cancún. She explains how Mexican cooks rework the burger with chiles, guacamole and local cheeses, follows the American chains that settled in the country such as Carl's Jr., gives every price in pesos with the date it was checked and checks each address and opening hour before a guide goes live.

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