Mexican cuisine restaurant, Cantina Kahlo, opened within The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain in October 2016.
The outlet is located adjacent to Trader Vic’s, and its interiors include the art and colours of Mexico.The Kahlo Club is also an element of the concept; it is an outdoor lounge adjacent to Cantina Kahlo. Situated in the garden lagoon, it serves a light menu.
The restaurant opens onto an alfresco terrace in a garden, with a view of the private beach of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
Cantina Kahlo's chef de cuisine Cesar Daniel de Leon Torres heads a team from Mexico, and selections from his menu include artisanal tacos, ceviche, guacamole as well as sopes and flautas, along with pulled chicken and roasted pineapple sour cream, field mushrooms and beef tongue. Guests can pair their meal with one of Cantina Kahlo’s list of Mexican beers or cocktails, and the Mexican Cola, Jarritos.
Torres moved to Bahrain after working in Mexican restaurants in Miami, and said he works primarily with ingredients imported from Mexico.
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The Ritz Carlton, Bahrain general manager Christian Zandonella said in a statement: "We welcome our guests to our newest restaurant, Cantina Kahlo, which is a true piece of art on both the culinary front and with regard to its exciting interior décor that so effortlessly captures the essence of Mexico. Every single piece of art here has a story, and we look forward to sharing that story with our guests on their journey through Mexico’s culinary traditions."
The venue is also planning to launch cooking classes.
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