Individuals dining at La Frida Restaurant for the first time usually arrive a bit wide-eyed. The staff at this AAA Four Diamond award winning restaurant quietly know that newcomers are awestruck after a moonlit drive to the restaurant’s elevated entrance overlooking the Pacific Ocean. They also know that the new patron has just come face-to-face with a massive statue of Michael the Archangel in the lobby.
As guests acknowledge their reservations with the hostess, they are met with a larger-than-life painting of La Frida Kahlo. The Mexican artist is the inspiration for this colorful environment comprised of ornate chandeliers, cedar wood ceilings, authentic artwork, and periwinkle-blue place settings. Once the customers are shown to their table, the fine dining fun begins. Servers arrive in waves, and guests would be wise to inquire about one of La Frida’s signature multi-course tasting menus.
Mexico’s Best New Chef
In 2024, The La Frida team was thrilled to learn that their leader, Chef Anaisa Guevara, was named one of Mexico’s “Best New Chefs” by Food & Wine Mexico. Guevara came to work at Pueblo Bonito’s Sunset Beach Resort after Michelin three-star stops in Spain and San Diego.
La Frida guests anticipate a culinary experience that is rich in fresh, regional ingredients and cooking techniques that are steeped in Mexican traditions. Taste buds are tantalized by appetizers like lobster corn gordita or squash blossom cream soup, and entrees such as guajillo and cacao glazed short rib with potato puree and crispy onion.
During dinner, one’s auditory senses are touched by La Frida’s in-house violinist serenading guests with music ranging from Frank Sinatra to Ed Shereen. For those who like their coffee hot, ask for a Flamed Coffee. This entertainment-in-a-glass-mug includes a carmelized cinnamon rim, Kahlua, tequila, and whipped cream which are ultimately set on fire before pouring. This fascinating sequence of server theaters adds a touch of excitement to an already memorable evening.
Room to Thrive
For an especially knockout dining encounter, wine lovers will swoon over a lone table inside the La Frida wine cellar. If being surrounded by the restaurant’s superb wine list sounds like the best kind of dining experience, then this private table is sure to be a hit.
For some, an al fresco dinner is one of the main reasons for choosing a Pueblo Bonito Resort vacation. If this is the case, a table on the La Frida terrace is an opportunity to enjoy dinner under the stars. If you’d like to raise the dining stakes even higher, request the table in the middle of the terrace. This special vantage point is where your enchanted view of the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
Tequila and mezcal aficionados thrill to La Frida’s extensive list of Mexican spirits. The restaurant’s sommelier, or Chef Guevara, can recommend the perfect pairing for your meal or your palette.
An Evening to Remember
Whether you are a devoted fan of the artist, or simply desiring a special dinner made from authentic Mexican fare, know that La Frida Restaurant promises an evening where heart and seasoning come together. The La Frida team is devoted to a menu that shares creative Mexican cuisine, with subtle touches of the world.
As you leave, check the expression of Michael the Archangel in the lobby. It’s as if he knows that the person who arrived wide-eyed is leaving with an “I can’t wait to return” culinary memory.
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