For one night only
Beloved homegrown Mexican spot Lila Molino is bringing Oaxaca to in Alserkal Avenue with a special one-night-only dinner on Friday 18 September.
The evening will showcase the bold, complex flavours of Oaxaca through a specially curated set menu created by Chef María de los Ángeles Barroso Sosa. The menu will be all about smoky flavours, rich mole, fiery chiles and traditional Mexican cooking techniques, with dishes designed to capture the spirit of the southern Mexican region.
The event reflects Lila’s focus on showcasing the depth and diversity of Mexican cuisine. Its multicultural kitchen team brings decades of culinary experience from Mexico, the US, Europe and beyond.
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At the helm is Shaw Lash, whose career has included working alongside Chicago chef Rick Bayless, known for championing regional Mexican cuisine in the US. Lash worked with Bayless as his team developed Mexican fast-casual concepts across Chicago and New York.
Her approach to Mexican cooking was further shaped by studying under Diana Kennedy, the celebrated food writer and researcher whose work helped introduce the history, regionality and techniques of Mexican cuisine to an international audience.
At Lila, Lash brings that knowledge to Dubai, with a focus on preserving traditional Mexican flavours and cooking methods while celebrating the country’s diverse culinary heritage. For one evening, the spotlight turns specifically to Oaxaca, making this a chance to explore one of Mexico’s most distinctive food cultures through a dedicated set menu.
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