Templo Mezcaleria

Templo Mezcaleria in Centro Histórico is where ancestral Mexican cuisine meets a serious mezcal program, with a menu that specializes in edible insects alongside traditional dishes. The standout offerings include quesadillas with grasshoppers (chapulines), tlayudas topped with chicatanas (winged ants), tortilla soup with chinicuiles (agave worms), and milpa soup with seasonal vegetables and chapulines. The mezcal selection is extensive, complemented by cocktails rimmed with sal de chapulines and other edible insect blends that add a smoky, earthy kick.

The space itself has a mystical atmosphere with intimate balcony seating overlooking the street, good for conversation and a relaxed evening. Reservations are available through Resy and recommended on weekends. Order the tlayuda tradicional if you're hungry — it's large enough to share — and ask about the seasonal mole and mezcal flights.