The snacks or “botanas” at Pujol in Mexico City: little bursts of flavor to start off the tasting menu.

Photo on the left: Elote con mayonesa de hormiga chicatana, café, chile costeño (Baby corn with Ant Mayonnaise)

On the right clockwise from top: Vaina de escamole (pea pod with ant larvae), Oreja de cerdo (pig ear), Bocol Huasteco, Tostada de chía