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Promising to revolutionise the way we think about Mexican food,
Cantina Laredo - launching in the UK this summer - will bring the
fresh and vibrant tastes of authentic Mexican cuisine to discerning
diners.
Faithful to the way in which Mexicans have been cooking - and
enjoying - their cuisine for generations, Cantina Laredo is a far cry
from the Tex-Mex meal kits or the quick service restaurants the UK
market has been used to.
Cantina Laredo's first UK restaurant will open at St. Martin's
Courtyard - London's newest aspirational shopping and lifestyle
destination - with 35 more restaurants planned to be rolled out
nationwide.
Honouring the Mexican tradition of investing time and passion into
sourcing, preparing and cooking fresh, wholesome food, each of
Cantina Laredo's twenty cooking sauces (including the
sixteen-ingredient, sweet and spicy Mole and the complimentary
Roasted Tomatillo and Roasted Tomato Salsas) will be made from
scratch, each day. Enchiladas will be hand rolled by chefs trained in
traditional methods and Cantina Laredo's Top Shelf Guacamole will be
freshly prepared at the guest's table.
Across the menu, there is an equal emphasis on colour, aroma and
flavour from dishes such as the palate-freshening Ceviche (a
traditional dish of tiger prawns, grey mullet and bay scallops
marinated in lime juice and served with a selection of vegetables and
spices) and the hearty Camaron Poblano Asada (a classic Mexican
poblano pepper filled with a delicious mixture of sautéed
tiger prawns, mushrooms, onions and cheese and wrapped with a grilled
skirt steak on a bed of chimichurri sauce) to the
mouthwateringly-scented, sizzling skillet of home-baked Mexican
brownies, served with brandy butter sauce and cinnamon ice-cream.
Cantina Laredo will comfortably seat 220 customers in a
sophisticated, yet informal environment. The focal point, will be a
sweeping, solid limestone bar, stocked with a world-class selection
of wines, beers and, of course, the spirits that go into Cantina
Laredo's extensive range of cocktails. The crowning glory of the
cocktail menu is the 'Casa Rita' margarita, made with
freshly-squeezed lemon and lime juices and served frozen or on the
rocks. Variations on this frozen classic incorporate mango or
pomegranate purée.
No true Mexican experience would be complete without tequila and
Cantina Laredo will offer a range of over 30 of the world's very
best, 100% blue agave varieties. These are sourced (and tested!) by a
dedicated team who encourage guests to develop an appreciation of the
spirit akin to that of the whiskey connoisseur. The Cantina Laredo
tequila flight will provide an inviting introduction to the plata,
reposado and añejo tequila varieties.
Each month, Cantina Laredo will host a 'Tequila Dinner' encouraging
people to learn more about the famous spirit which was first made
almost 700 years ago and is still produced today from hand-harvested
agave plants. A private dining area, which comfortably seats 20
people, will be available to guests for celebraçions. For
those wanting to be more 'a part of the action', an al fresco terrace
overlooking bustling Upper St Martin's Lane, will be perfect for a
chilled hand-muddled Mojito.
Cantina Laredo believes that exceptional food should always be
complemented by excellent service. 'Happy To Do It' is at the core of
Cantina Laredo's philosophy and ensures that every guest is provided
with a highly personalised and extra-special experience. |
