Mesas Negras is an intimate culinary and cultural experience based in Mexico City specializing in Plant Based Afro Caribbean Mexican cuisine. Through curated dinners, music, art, and immersive storytelling, Mesa Negra creates community-centered dining experiences that celebrate diaspora, creativity, and connection. Each gathering blends bold flavors, atmosphere, and culture into a unique multi-sensory experience designed for food lovers, artists, and creative communities.
Join us for a private dining experience on June 10th at Amorcita Gelato, located at Tonalá 94, Roma. Sur, CDMX.
Creating communities through Food, Art, Music and Culture
01 / Plant Based Cuisine
Planted cuisine—which centers on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, is important to the Mesas Negras experience because we believe in actively promoting long-term health, mitigating environmental damage, addresses global food security, and keeping our attendees feeling amazing about themselves and what they eat.
02 / Afro Caribbean Mexican
Afro Caribbean Mexican cuisine is spectacular because it unites thousands of years of Mesoamerican agricultural staples with the bold spices, cooking techniques, and tropical produce brought to Mexico’s Gulf Coast by enslaved Africans and Caribbean migrants. This historical blending creates a uniquely rich and savory culinary tradition.
03 / A Culinary Commuunity
Community is the heartbeat of the culinary arts because cooking is a deeply social act. It drives collaboration, preserves cultural heritage by sharing ancestral recipes, and acts as a universal language for love and fostering connection with others.
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Mesas Negras is an intimate culinary and cultural experience based in Mexico City specializing in Plant Based Afro Caribbean Mexican cuisine. Through curated dinners, music, art, and immersive storytelling, Mesa Negra creates community-centered dining experiences that celebrate diaspora, creativity, and connection. Each gathering blends bold flavors, atmosphere, and culture into a unique multi-sensory experience designed for food lovers, artists, and creative communities.
Join us for a private dining experience on June 10th at Amorcita Gelato, located at Tonalá 94, Roma. Sur, CDMX.
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Welcome Sorrel Mezcalita
3 Courses Dinner
Desert
DJ Set
Gift
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PALOMITAS
Nutritional Yeast, Garlic Powder, Pink HImalayan Sea Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Olive Oil, and Fresh RosemaryKALE CEASAR SALAD
Marinated Kale, Cashew Cheese, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, and AvocadoPLANTAIN CURRY STEW
Baked Plantain, Black Beans, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Jalapeno, Yellow Curry Broth and Fresh ParsleyPAN DE ELOTE
Cornbread, Sorrel Sorbet, and Fresh Mint -
Guests arrive
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.Course 1
Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.Course 2
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.Intermission
We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.Course 3
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.Desert
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.DJ Set
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.