'Flavors of Mexico' food festival will take place from 9th to 23rd April 2015 in Beijing.

During the two weeks of the festival, guests will be able to enjoy authentic Mexican food. Also, several events will take place during the festival to offer Beijingers and local diners an opportunity to experience Mexico as a world renowned destination.

“Flavors of Mexico” will be an exciting occasion in Beijing to enjoy the variety of Mexican gastronomy and the wealth of indigenous ingredients which has resulted in one of the most dynamic and well-established culinary traditions in the world. In recognition, Mexican cuisine was declared “an intangible cultural heritage of humankind” by UNESCO in 2010.

During the Festival, Chef Eduardo will prepare a variety of authentic dishes with local ingredients and unique sauces. Diners will enjoy these exquisite dishes of Mexican haute cuisine, together with Mexican wines, beer and tequila. Culinary highlights include Ceviche made with fresh fish cooked in lemon with tomatoes, onion and chilies to start, and the traditional Pollo Pibil, chicken legs and thighs smothered with achiote paste and orange juice and slow cooked in banana leaves for mains. The dessert selections include Pan de Elote (corn cake), and Churros (fried sweet dough with sugar). In addition to the menus, Chef Eduardo will carry out Mexican Haute Cuisine cooking demonstrations.

Apr 9-23, 2015 Hilton Hotel