Alebrijes originated in Mexico City in the 20th century, in 1936. The first alebrijes, as well as the name itself, are attributed to Pedro Linares, an artisan from México City (Distrito Federal), who specialized in making piñatas, carnival masks and “Judas” figures from cartonería, an ancient and widespread papercraft often confused with papier-mâché.

He sold his work in markets such as the one in La Merced… 

¡La magia de Alebrijes Marisquería ya llegó! Disfruta desde hoy nuestros exquisitos mariscos y platillos mexicanos en un ambiente lleno de tradición. Te esperamos todos los días de 11:00 am a 10:00 pm.

Owner: Alan Martinez