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Anormal Putxet

Not the typical Mexican food

By Brian Gallagher 01.12.21

Mexican food as a rule is colourful, varied and packed with surprising flavours, reflecting the enormous variety of regional cuisines and culture of the Central American country. Similarly the restaurants where it is served follow the same criteria. There’s a special energy, noise and vivacity about Anormal Putxet that creates the perfect setting for the Mexican cuisine served there. The colourful logo, the cosy atmosphere, the music and the views into the kitchen reflect the convivial atmosphere that goes with Mexican food. It is the food par excellence for sharing, before even there were tapas there were tacos.

The food at Anormal Putxet is a modern interpretation of Mexican cuisine, it is relaxed, playful and informal. Jaime Lieberman one of the cofounders of Spoonik, the owners of Anormal and a chef, he is a native of Mexico and an artist in his own right. This combination of interests is legible at Putxet with something to delight the eye and the palette for every dish. There are two other Anormal restaurants in Barcelona, one in the Born neighbourhood and the other in Castelldefels. The project initially came about as a response to the Covid restrictions with the focus on delivery but are now as popular as food destinations as for their delivery service.

  • Anormal Putxet, modern Mexican cuisine
  • Anormal Putxet, modern Mexican cuisine

     

    The tacos at Anormal are served in a wooden receptacle, they are based on the most representative dishes of Mexican gastronomy; the cochinita pibil or the chicken tinga, are among the highlights. The shredded meat tacos, in a Venezuelan style stew, are inspired by the Latin American fusion. There is also options with marinated prawns and pork.

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    Another of the must try dishes in the Nachos made up of fried corn tortillas, the famous tortillachips that are made 100% at home, delicious cheddar cheese sauce, crème fraîche, pico de gallo, homemade beans and our stews to choose as an addition. Tinga chicken, mechá meat or cochinita pibil.

  • Anormal Putxet, modern Mexican cuisine
  • Anormal Putxet, modern Mexican cuisine

     

    The Enmoladas are one of the most traditional dishes. A stew with more than 30 ingredients and almost as many hours of preparation. We serve the enmoladas with chicken stew, onion and coriander, just the right accompaniments to enjoy this dish.

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    Among the choice of desserts is the Brownie choco-coco, a reference to where chocolate was first discovered, and where they know how best to savour it. And As well as the cuisine the drinks menu features Mexican favourites, like the Michelada, and a variety of Mexican beers. The world renowned Margarita cocktail is the ideal pairing.