Mexican pop-up dining experience debuts at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi will open an al fresco Mexican pop-up dining experience on January 20 on the terrace of its ground floor Al Meylas Lounge.

The dining experience will be limited to three months (until March 18th from 6pm to 12 midnight).

Celebrating the luxury hotel’s diversity and paying homage to Executive Chef Christian Buenrostro’s Mexican heritage, the popular Lounge Terrace will be transformed into a fiery Mexican setting with bistro lighting, authentic décor and lively entertainment Event lit, it’s perfect for enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends.

Available to hotel guests and locals alike, the opening ceremony will feature a special traditional menu created by Chef Buenrostro, light and refreshing handcrafted cocktails and more.

“Our aim for our inaugural pop-up gala in Al Meylas is to host a celebration of Mexican food, where my homeland will come to life with carefully crafted plates full of flavor and spice. There is no doubt that we will Bringing the spirit of la buena vida to the terrace of Al Meylas every evening,” comments Chef Buenrostro.

Born in Mexico, Buenrostro grew up in a Spanish family and lived in Costa Rica and Venezuela before moving to Argentina, where his career took off. Therefore, in Buenrostro there exists someone who is truly passionate about cuisines from all corners of the world. “I’m a chef from Mexico, but I’m not just a Mexican chef!” he jokes, explaining his passion for international flavors and how he loves incorporating authentic Mexican food into the mix.

Al Meylas’ Mexican Pop-Up will be a delicious way to enjoy the transition of the seasons, featuring fresh, crunchy treats sourced from local farmers markets. Some of Chef Buenrostro’s signature dishes include his legendary guacamole, fresh king prawns cooked in chilli lime juice for an appetizer, the must-try avocado sour cream tortilla soup, a variety of freshly prepared tacos, As well as his signature slow-cooked steak with sweet corn puree and chicken enchiladas with crème fraîche and jalapeños.

Authentic Mexican desserts such as churro with caramel and chocolate sauce, or “flan” with fresh berries will make a sweet end to this special evening.

Mexican singers and traditional dancers provide entertainment on Wednesdays and Thursdays (8pm-11pm), while on Fridays and Saturdays a mariachi quartet will perform. –trade arab news agency