COME by Paco Méndez

If you were once a regular visitor to the legendary Hoja Santa, you won’t want to miss out on a visit to COME by Paco Méndez, which now occupies the same premises (also home to the former Niño Viejo restaurant) and which, in a nod to the attachment Mexicans have with the Day of the Dead, could be described as a “reborn restaurant”. At the helm here is chef Paco Méndez, who has taken over the reins with his wife and head pastry chef Erinna to give the format a new twist in which he showcases “the coming together of Mexican culture and cooking, Mediterranean ingredients and the legacy of El Bulli”. The experience starts with welcome drinks and snacks as soon as you walk through the door before heading to the dining room and private dining space (show cooking is also an option here) where you can discover the flavours of this Central American country from a modern and creative perspective on its menus, with a permanent focus on zero-mile ingredients. The extensive selection of typical Mexican drinks (micheladas, tequilas, mezcales etc) is a must here.