culture exchange: Mexico 

Join us on Tuesday, 16 September, from 6 pm to celebrate the vibrant flavours and spirit of Mexican Independence Day.

Enjoy a four-course menu by acclaimed Chef Fernando Martinez of Mexico City’s Migrante, a restaurant recently recommended in the Michelin Guide. The menu showcases modern Mexican cuisine with bold, local ingredients. Each course is expertly paired with cocktails crafted by the legendary Eli Martinez Bello, co-owner of TLECÁN, which is ranked #3 in North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025.

At 9 pm, Eli takes over the bar for a night of world-class drinks and music, bringing the energy and artistry of Mexico City to Notting Hill.

Limited availability – 55 seats.
£85 per person, excluding service charge.

Fernando Martínez Zavala – Chef at Migrante, Mexico City

Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, and raised in Mexico City, Fernando Martínez Zavala’s culinary journey is defined by movement, curiosity, and exploration. Without formal training, he honed his skills in Mexico City’s bustling kitchens, mastering French, Mediterranean, and Spanish techniques. Yet it is the rich culinary traditions of Michoacán and Oaxaca that deeply shape his approach, blending heritage with precision and global influences. His fascination with Japanese and broader Asian techniques adds refinement, while his Mexican roots remain at the heart of every dish.

At Migrante, Fernando creates a space where travel, culture, and memory converge. Inspired by his journeys and experiences abroad, the restaurant’s tasting menus weave international techniques with local ingredients, producing dishes that are elegant, deliberate, and evocative. Japanese precision meets the depth of Mexican flavours, while traditional methods-slow-cooking, charring, and moles – are reimagined with contemporary finesse.

For Fernando, cooking is more than flavour – it’s a narrative. Every dish at Migrante communicates, tells stories, and connects diners to the chef’s experiences and Mexico’s rich culinary heritage, delivering a truly immersive gastronomic journey.

ABOUT THE BAR

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The Lost Explorer is a multi-award-winning artisanal mezcal and tequila brand rooted in reverence for the land, people, and cultural legacy of Mexico. Guided by a philosophy of curiosity and conscious exploration, we produce world-class agave spirits that honor time-honored traditions while embracing sustainability and storytelling.  We craft our spirits using traditional methods and regenerative practices in Oaxaca and Jalisco - offering expressions including Espadín, Tobalá, Salmiana, and our newest Blanco tequila.  Each bottle is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature and engage in meaningful rituals.