El Catrin – A Verdadero Mexicano in Geneva

El Catrin Geneva

Image by Claire Hobden

El Catrin – A Verdadero Mexicano in Geneva

Claire Hobden photo

Claire from Geneva

Geneva is dreamy, it is pristine beauty (on a clear day), with raw nature within...

Read all articles

When El Catrin opened, with the exception of those blessed with homecooked Mexican food, fans of Mexican food across Geneva cried “que padre!”. In most Mexican joints in Geneva, portions are small (you call that a serving of guacamole??), and spices are too sparsely used. El Catrin though brings us that much closer to the real deal: they use corn tortillas, sprinkle queso fresco on their tacos, mix cocktails with mezcal and serve a variety of agua frescas – all the essential ingredients that make up the authentic, smoky, earthy flavours of southern Mexico. The interior decoration also takes you away from the grey streets of the Paquis and into a room flanked with colorful walls and the energy of a Mexican jumping bean. On weekdays, you’ll find a young crowd drinking cocktails and Negra Modelos after work.

The restaurant offers a full Mexican spread, but if you’re feeling indecisive, go for the guacamole (creamy yet consistent) and a few tacos. The pork options (pibil and pastor) are juicy and fragrant. Veggies and non-veggies alike delight in crispy avocado taco. And if you’re crazy about those taco shells, keep in mind they sell them for you to take home as well. But do book ahead: this spot fills up quickly!

🥰 Like these Geneva hidden gems? You'll ❤️ our iPhone / Android app!

Claire from Geneva

Claire Hobden photo

Geneva is dreamy, it is pristine beauty (on a clear day), with raw nature within...

Read all articles

Details about this spot

Categories

Address

Rue de Richemont 7-9, Geneva

Telephone number

+41767701554

Opening Times

Wed - Fri 11:45 - 14:00, 18:00 - 23:00, Sat- Sun 11:30 - 14:30, 18:30 - 23:00

Price

4 tacos: CHF 28

Website

Check on Facebook

Last Changed Date: 2016-05-19 11:45:13 +0200 (Thu, 19 May 2016)