A Mexican pop-up restaurant in Edinburgh, that has beforehand appeared at numerous bars and road meals markets, will take up a full time residency on the Bullfinch pub in Leith this weekend.
Guisados, which serves conventional Mexican delicacies, combines conventional strategies with contemporary, native produce and genuine elements to summon the deep, vibrant flavours of Mexico.
Taking its title type a standard Mexican stew, Guisados was established by chef of 20 years, Jamie Hunter aka ‘El Cazador’ who has collaborated with the Bellfield Brewery, Pitt Street Food Market and the Bullfinch up to now– however this weekend marks the primary time the grassroots pop-up has secured a everlasting location.
Jamie Hunter, who travelled to Oaxaca and Yucatán for inspiration forward of his business enterprise mentioned: “I’m delighted to be trading down at the Bullfinch again. The staff have been really enthusiastic about this new venture and the space feels just right for tacos and warming Mexican food.”
Inspired by the street food stalls in Mexico, Jamie wished to take his experiments with Mexican dishes to the individuals of Edinburgh, showcasing his personal tackle this wealthy and different delicacies. Popular dishes embody slow-cooked Oaxacan mole (hen in a wealthy sauce filled with fruits, nuts, spices and chocolate), tacos al pastor, beef barbacoa and crispy beer-battered hake tacos.
Jamie mentioned: “After a hectic year of popups, it feels great to settle into a new fixed address in Leith. I’m excited to try out some new dishes for the folks down at the Shore to go with the bar’s excellent range of beers and cocktails. There’s some cool stuff in the pipeline, including a special edition Barney’s beer brewed to celebrate the launch.”
Guisados will launch its residency on the Bullfinch on Bath Road on Friday October 13. Owned by The Pitt and Barney’s Beer since 2021, the ‘old school pub with community vibes’ has supported road meals pop-ups up to now.
Bullfinch supervisor, Ralph, mentioned: “We’re really excited to finally be able to tell everyone about our new kitchen takeover. We started floating the idea of getting Guisados in for a collaboration earlier this year following a couple of sell-out pop-up appearances.
“We were blown away by the food and were convinced that it would be the perfect fit for a residency at our cosy wee pub – we can’t wait for punters to try it! It’s the ideal food to pair with our great selection of beers and cocktails. “
Ralph added: “It’s been a very exciting second year for us here at Bullfinch. With the success of our DJ nights and live music plus Sesh and Sketch, adding Guisados to our line is just the best way to round off a great year.”
The Bullfinch at 2 – 4 Bath Road is open Wednesday to Friday from 4pm to late and Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm to late.
