How Casa Enrique Became the First Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant in NYC — Mise En Place

Chef Cosme Aguilar worked in French fine dining for 15 years before opening Casa Enrique in 2012. The restaurant earned a Michelin star just two years later. Aguilar built the menu using his mother’s old recipes, serving dishes like fluke ceviche, mole de Piaxtla, chorizo tacos, and more.

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Credits:
Producer: Daniel Geneen
Directors: Daniel Geneen, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Nicholas Mazzocchi, Connor Reid
Editor: Michael Imhoff

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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