La Catrina – Arrrrrriba

La Catrina calls itself the first real Mexican bar in Zurich although you won’t find any sombreros and ponchos. It’s a tiny place but every Tuesday and Thursday manages to squeeze in a band. The acts vary from local bands to international gems and the best, entry is for free.

I came across La Catrina because a good friend of mine was hosting his birthday party there. Before that I wasn’t even aware of this venue as it lies a bit hidden in a side street.

The bar is really small but has a great atmosphere. Skulls and dolls are omnipresent but make the crammed space very cozy (which you wouldn’t expect when you read the word ‘skulls’). The list of served drinks is long but their specialties are, of course, first class tequila and margarita.

Patrick, the driving force behind La Catrina, grew up in Mexico and frequently mentioned that he misses REAL Mexican food. As no one else filled that gap, he recently to open the first original Mexican Cantina in Zurich: El Luchador at Konradstrasse 69.