El Mictlan
Sentier, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
El Mictlan is a practical central-Paris option rather than a trophy booking. Consider it for a small date, casual celebration, or business dinner in the 2nd arrondissement, especially when ease matters more than awards, chef profile, or a published price tier.
About El Mictlan
Paris has many dining options, so El Mictlan is best approached with basic information in mind rather than with assumptions. The picture is straightforward: it is in Paris, observes a smart casual dress code, and has both lunch and dinner time windows on selected days. That makes it a practical consideration when the timing fits, especially for diners who are building a day around a defined lunch or evening slot. Diners should set expectations accordingly.
A Paris pick when the plan needs clear timing
The practical case rests on the schedule, which is the most concrete planning detail. El Mictlan serves dinner on Monday and Sunday from 6:45–10 PM; Tuesday dinner runs 6:45–10 PM; and Wednesday through Saturday dinner runs 6:45–10:30 PM. Lunch is served Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2:30 PM. Those windows give the venue a useful shape for itinerary planning: lunch is available on selected weekdays and Saturday within a compact midday period, while dinner appears across the week, with a slightly later closing window from Wednesday through Saturday.
For planning, consider El Mictlan as a Paris venue to evaluate around timing and dress code rather than as a trophy reservation. The smart casual note gives some directional guidance for what to wear without implying anything more specific about the room or service. Guidance is limited, so anyone who needs a documented chef, published price tier, awards history, cuisine, or menu format should confirm those details directly before committing. That is especially important if the meal is tied to a special occasion, a tightly managed budget, dietary expectations, or a preference for a particular kind of dining experience.
Use peer context before committing
If you are comparing options, consider Fleur de Pavé, Liza, L'Éclair de Génie, LaLa Cuisine, and dalia alongside El Mictlan. The right choice depends on the occasion, availability, and the details each venue provides at the time of booking. In practice, that means weighing the published schedule against whatever other information matters most to the meal.
For wider planning, use the Paris restaurants guide, plus category guides for Paris hotels, Paris bars, Paris wineries, and Paris experiences. Those broader guides can help place El Mictlan within a fuller Paris itinerary, particularly when dining is only one part of the day.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6:45–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–2:30 PM, 6:45–10 PM
- Location
- 15 Rue d'Aboukir, 75002 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- elmictlan.fr
- Phone
- +33140410094
The take
The Take
The Vibe
El Mictlan presents itself as a serious, contemporary take on Mexican cuisine within Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. It sits in Sentier among independent restaurants and creative studios, and the tone is thoughtful rather than purely touristic: the menu treats its source tradition with respect while positioning itself alongside Parisian modern dining. The room reads as a refined choice for diners who follow global culinary developments. The overall impression is polished and sophisticated, with a local, creative energy rooted in the neighborhood rather than in grandiosity.
Best For
El Mictlan is best experienced at dinner, when its modern Mexican cooking reads as a destination meal in the 2nd arrondissement. It suits date nights and casual hangouts alike: the kitchen’s serious approach to Mexican flavors appeals to diners who have traveled widely or follow contemporary restaurants, while the Sentier setting keeps things approachable and neighborhood-focused. Guests looking for a thoughtfully executed, contemporary take on Mexican cuisine, rather than tourist or enclave dining, will find this an apt choice for evening dining in Paris.
Ordering Tips
When ordering at El Mictlan, prioritize the kitchen’s signature plates that exemplify its modern approach to Mexican food. The menu highlights dishes such as Carnitas de Canard Confit and the Fondue Mexicaine; these preparations are explicitly noted as signature items and serve as good anchors for a meal. Because the restaurant positions itself as a serious contemporary Mexican address, expect techniques and flavor combinations that reference tradition while leaning modern: start with the named specialties to get a clear sense of the chef’s point of view.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary and trendy atmosphere blending cultural vibrancy with elegant dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Mezcal cocktails
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Carnitas de Canard Confit
- Fondue Mexicaine
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 15 Rue d'Aboukir, 75002 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6:45–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6:45–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6:45–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6:45–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6:45–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6:45–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 6:45–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fleur de Pavé, Creative, €€€
- dalia, Notable alternative
- L'Éclair de Génie, Patisserie, Patisserie
- Liza, Lebanese, €€
- LaLa Cuisine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose El Mictlan when the priority is a central Paris dinner with lower planning friction. Choose Fleur de Pavé instead when the group wants a clearer creative-cooking signal and is comfortable with a €€€ tier. Fleur de Pavé is the stronger splurge choice; El Mictlan is the more flexible pick when the occasion does not need a premium positioning.
Liza is the cleaner alternative for diners who want a defined Lebanese brief and a €€ price signal before committing. dalia and LaLa Cuisine are worth checking when availability is the deciding factor, but their fit depends on the kind of night being planned.
L'Éclair de Génie belongs in a different lane: use it for patisserie rather than a seated dinner replacement. For a date or celebration, El Mictlan makes more sense as the main evening plan; L'Éclair de Génie works better as a dessert stop around another booking.
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Compare El Mictlan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mictlan | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Fleur de Pavé | Paris | Creative | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5482025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| dalia | Paris | No published awards | ||
| L’Éclair de Génie | Paris | Patisserie | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #972024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #492023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #25 | |
| Liza | Paris | Lebanese | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| LaLa Cuisine | Paris | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to El Mictlan?
Other options to compare include Fleur de Pavé, dalia, Liza, and LaLa Cuisine. L'Éclair de Génie may also be relevant for a different kind of stop, depending on the occasion.
What should a first-timer know about El Mictlan?
Use the hours to your advantage: Tuesday to Saturday lunch runs 12–2:30 PM. Dinner is served Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday from 6:45–10 PM, and Wednesday through Saturday from 6:45–10:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
