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 the former home of the Niño Viejo restaurant) and which, in a nod to the attachment Mexicans have with the Day of the Dead, could be described as a ‘restaurant reborn’.
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 (called Botanas) as soon as you walk through the door before heading to the dining room or private dining space (show cooking is also an option here) where you can discover the flavours of their homeland through its Festival menu, taking a modern and creative approach (at lunchtime, they offer a smaller, more economical menu). The extensive selection of typical Mexican drinks (micheladas, tequilas, mezcales, etc.) is a must here.