Set on Rue Troyon in the 17ᵉ, OXTE is a compact, modern room with relaxed, professional service and tasting menus that spotlight chilies, citrus, and herbs over French product. (MICHELIN Guide, Paris je t’aime)

History & Founding

Opened in 2018 by Mexico-born Enrique Casarrubias, OXTE quickly became a standard-bearer for Mexican-influenced fine dining in Paris; it has held a MICHELIN star since 2021. (Eater; MICHELIN 2024 list; MICHELIN 2025 travel piece)

Chef Profile

Enrique Casarrubias leads a tight brigade, translating Mexican flavor logic into French plated structure—precise, colorful, and confidently seasoned. (MICHELIN inspectors’ note) 

Menu & Signature Dishes

Tasting formats change seasonally. Current pricing (as of Aug 2025): Lunch €69, Menu Découverte (4 courses) €115, Menu OXTE (6 courses) €145, wine pairing (5 glasses) €82. (Official “La Carte”)
Inspector-highlighted dishes include squid with house black pudding & recado negro, pigeon with “OXTE mole,” leeks & pickled raisins, and an avocado–mezcal–lime dessert.

Beverage Program

Pairings lean classic European (Champagne/Burgundy/Bordeaux) tuned to chili-citrus-herb notes; the 5-glass pairing is listed alongside the menus. (Official “La Carte”)

Dining Experience

Expect polished but warm service, measured pacing, and punchy, precise flavors—a point repeated by MICHELIN inspectors. (MICHELIN Guide)

Ambience

Clean, contemporary interiors on a quiet street just off Place de l’Étoile; intimate scale suits both destination lunches and composed evening tastings. (Paris je t’aime)

Neighborhood Context

5 Rue Troyon (Paris 17ᵉ) is a short stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, making OXTE easy to fold into a day of museums and shopping. (Paris je t’aime)

Closing

OXTE shows how gracefully Mexican flavors can inhabit French technique—focused, seasonal, and memorable. If you like clarity of execution with real personality, this is a must-book in the 17ᵉ. (Reserve here).