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Cathy sirviendo un cóctel a una pareja en la barra de El Chile Gordo en Campeche, con paredes rosas y azulejos decorativos

La experiencia

Mucho más que una cena: una inmersión profunda en las tradiciones, leyendas y alta cocina de México

Cathy sirviendo un cóctel a una pareja en la barra de El Chile Gordo en Campeche, con paredes rosas y azulejos decorativos

Mucho más que una cena: una inmersión profunda en las tradiciones, leyendas y alta cocina de México

La experiencia

Platillo del menú de degustación de El Chile Gordo con un camarón grande a la parrilla sobre mole, servido en un tazón de barro artesanal.

Descubre la magia de la cocina tradicional mexicana en cada tiempo de nuestro menú de degustación

An elegant plate of Mexican mole with a large, grilled head-on prawn standing vertically in the center, served in a rustic clay bowl on a dimly lit chef's table.

Menús Degustación

Descubre la magia de la cocina tradicional mexicana en cada tiempo de nuestro menú de degustación

Solo Con Reserva

Tu lugar en la mesa te espera: reserva con anticipación para asegurar una velada inolvidable.


Grandes noticias

La Mesa del Chef de El Chile Gordo esta ahora en Campeche. Disfruta una experiencia exclusiva en la única ciudad amurallada de México. Un destino colonial, protegido por la UNESCO y famoso por su historia de piratas.


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Barbara M
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El Chili Gordo should not be missed! The property has been beautifully restored and is very welcoming. Oscar and Cathy are the perfect hosts. The food is fantastic-elevated traditional Mexican dishes that you won’t find prepared with this skill and love anywhere else. The cocktails are delicious.
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Hollis Y Pedro C
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An intimate experience of Mexican Gastronomy The food and drinks were excellent. The place is beautiful and intimate. But mostly Oscar and Cathy are informative and amazing hosts! A truly Mexican experience! Reservations are required.
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Enrique O
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A unique experience in the heart of Campeche Incredible experience, Oscar and Cathy are incredible hosts, the evening was a tour through the various states of the republic, authentic flavors and very well-executed techniques, highlighting the drinks and the spectacular atmosphere. Highly recommended in Campeche
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Great experience This intimate high-end dining spot offers an unforgettable tasting menu experience – and an impressive overview of Mexican gastronomy. Watching Chef Oscar cook each gorgeously presented and delicious dish right in front of you feels truly special…my favorite was the Aguachile with mango sorbet (made from mangos from their garden). Cathy’s bespoke cocktail pairings elevate every single course to a new level. If you’re in Campeche and want an exclusive and personal culinary evening, El Chile Gordo is an absolute must-visit.
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FADY Z
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Welcome to Campeche Here in Campeche, a place where one could enjoy high-level food in a pleasant atmosphere was already needed
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The Absolute Best of Campeche If you think you know Mexican cuisine, prepare to have your palate delightfully re-educated. Stepping into this dining space feels less like entering a restaurant and more like being welcomed into an exclusive culinary salon. There is no grandstanding here—just pure, unadulterated passion delivered course by breathtaking course, detail by detail, flavor by flavor. What makes this multi-course journey so remarkable isn't just the technique—though the skill on display is undeniably world-class—it’s the narrative. The kitchen takes regional Mexican flavors, deep heritage ingredients, and centuries-old traditions, then elevates them with modern precision and incredible restraint. One moment you are experiencing the delicate, complex depth of a mole that clearly took days to make and years to master, and the next, you’re hit with a burst of something bright, with that perfect acidic balance that resets your senses entirely. Every single dish tells a story, perfectly paced to build on the last. The execution is serious, thoughtful, and meticulously detailed, yet the ambiance remains intimate and warm, free from any fine-dining pretension. It is vibrant, sophisticated, and genuinely soul-warming in a way that only Mexican food can be. Whether the dish is pure veg, carne, or seafood, something special is always in store for your taste buds. Do whatever you have to do to secure a seat at El Chile Gordo and experience the thrill of Oscar's culinary talent and the charm of Cathy, who will you feel like a long-time friend, the moment you enter. We will be back in Janurary to eat here again!
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ELISA B
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If you come to Campeche, you need to visit "El Chile Gordo" Cinthya and Óscar not only take you on a magical culinary experience, but they open the doors of their beautiful home where you will live one of the best experiences of your life, you will taste dishes from various parts of the country (north, south, center) and you will drink cocktails that combine perfectly with each one of them... They take care of every detail with much love and dedication so that you enjoy the evening, describing every dish I tasted and drink I had would fall short, COME AND MEET THEM!! Welcome to Campeche "El Chile Gordo" My story with you will continue... I am anxious to attend every event you organize, infinite thanks for the evening, for your attention and everything magical you have created in your home (garden, gallery, furniture).
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michelle f
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Go, go go Worth every penny and then some. Even if Campeche wasn’t already a beautiful historic tourist destination - this fabulous restaurant alone justifies the trip! Every single detail is thoughtfully done.
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One of the best gastronomic experiences in all of Mexico. One of the most important gastronomic experiences of my life... Finding El Chile Gordo was the perfect finishing touch to our vacation in Campeche! The menu is a journey through the history and geography of the country – some dishes we already know, but at El Chile Gordo with a greater intensity of flavor, (among them the mole), and other dishes that we discovered there. The setting is also absolutely beautiful, and the hosts very kind. An unforgettable night.
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Efrain M
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A gastronomic journey A beautiful and delicious 3-hour gastronomic experience through the history of Mexico. We started with pre-Hispanic dishes and finished with a mole madre with giant shrimp that was simply magical. They have a capacity for 5 people in total and we shared the table with a super friendly couple. In short, an unforgettable night.
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