Sanchez
Mexican restaurant · Dannebrogsgade ·
Contemporary Mexican tasting menu with small plates and tacos
Contemporary Mexican tasting menu with small plates and tacos
"The Sanchez in question is Rosio – a former Head Pastry Chef at Noma – and she certainly knows how to put the fun in dining out with this lively neighbourhood spot. Bringing the bold, powerful flavours of her Mexican heritage and presenting them in a small plates concept – accompanied, of course, by a margarita or maybe the mezcal pairing – has proved the perfect recipe for success. The ‘Favourite Servings’, made up of five dishes selected by the kitchen team, is a hit – and there’s always the option to pop in on your way past just for tacos and snacks." - Michelin Inspector
"Since opening her first taco stand outside the Torvehallerne market back in 2015, chef Rosio Sanchez has grown a small empire of casual taquerias, as well as this crown jewel, which offers upscale a la carte and tasting menus. The menu reflects the chef’s Mexican upbringing in Chicago, and there’s a strong throughline of masa, which is always cooked fresh and transformed into perfect little tortillas. Among the more classic dishes, don’t sleep on the cochinita pibil taco with slow-cooked pork from Hindsholm, but be sure to try some of the more creative and seasonal items, like the spicy mussels. Solo diners are well taken care of in the bar, tucking into warm peanuts toasted with garlic and chile de árbol alongside mezcal margaritas. A big bonus: Many of the top restaurants in Copenhagen are only open for dinner, but Sanchez caters to the lunch crowd." - Anna Norström
"Located on a corner in Copenhagen's gritty Vesterbro area, Sanchez is a neighborhood joint that owes its name to Rosio Sanchez, the Noma alum who opened it. Despite its fairly minimalistic design, the restaurant still has an energetic vibe and loads of character. You'll find fine Mexican cuisine rooted in traditional flavors and given Nordic twist. The effect is surprising and delicious, from the house-made tacos with Scandinavian salmon to the locally made queso fresco." - Mary Holland
"Traditional Mexican with a Nordic twist The crowd Fun and hip The drinks Zingy cocktails and good wines The food A break from new Nordic meals The service Fast-paced and friendly" - Mary Holland
Bringing contemporary Mexican flavours to the colourful Vesterbro district, this restaurant from celebrity chef Rosio Sanchez has become a standout for dishes that challenge expectations of what Mexican food can be in Denmark. One of my favourites is the spicy tuna tostada sprinkled with grasshoppers, a Mexican delicacy that might sound like a Man vs Food stunt to Westerners but makes total sense once you taste how the crisp grasshoppers complement the soft tuna and crunch of the tortilla chip. The menu also showcases ingredients like habanero, avocado and black beans in inspired combinations, reflecting Rosio’s desire – shaped by her five years as a pastry chef at Noma – to preserve and elevate Mexican culinary heritage in the same way Noma did for Danish food, despite early doubts that such a concept could succeed in this part of the world. If a table proves hard to get, smaller Hija De Sanchez stalls around the city offer quick hits of the same spirit through tacos and churros. - Whelan Barzey
