If you’re looking for a restaurant that impresses the Instagram crowd, this is it. Set inside the Amomoxtli hotel, the elegant decor, the open kitchen, the beautiful gardens all help create the illusion you are in a separate world. Plenty of opportunities for interesting photos.

The food, however, leaves a little to be desired, especially considering the price. We had the arroz primavera and the mushroom pozole. Both were underseasoned and while the pozole provided a generous portion, I found myself wanting for more after the rice. Of the two dishes, I preferred the pozole. Oddly enough, the spices reminded me of a store-bought taco mix. The cocktails, however, were excellent.

Overall, I find Mesa de Origen difficult to recommend. For the price, and the fact it is quite far out of the way, there are better options in Tepoztlan.