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5 days ago
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I'm a Travel Expert: 5 Top Travel Destinations for Millennials Worth the Money in 2025
According to Jakes Maritz, co-founder and board chair at TourAxis, millennials are completely reshaping the travel landscape. In fact, when it comes to travel, millennials are now one of the world's most influential demographics. So what is it they're looking for in a vacation? 'Millennial travelers seek out unique destinations, prioritize sustainable tourism, and crave authentic and immersive cultural experiences,' Maritz said. And, importantly, having entered the workforce during the Great Recession, many millennials want the most value for their money. Read More: Explore More: Here are five travel destinations worth the money and aligned with millennial values, according to travel experts. 'With its captivating blend of cutting-edge innovation, ancient traditions and breathtaking aesthetics, Japan is a top destination on many millennial travelers' bucket lists,' Maritz said. From cherry blossoms and sumo wrestling to authentic sushi and serene temples, the island nation of Japan submerses travelers with a unique combination of old and new. Travelers can explore neon-lit skyscrapers and shrines in well-known cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima, as well as gardens and castles in hidden gems like Kanazawa and Takayama. And they shouldn't leave without a visit to a green tea farm or a ride on the legendary Shinkansen bullet train. Per Maritz, a 13-day tour (with lodging included) can begin around $2,600 per person. Check Out: 'With its unrivaled natural diversity from rolling winelands and towering mountains to sweeping coastal scenery and world-class safaris, South Africa truly offers something for everyone,' Maritz said. Tourists can check out Cape Town — the oldest and perhaps most well-known urban city in the country — or drive the Garden Route, an ocean-hugging highway stretching from Mossel Bay to the Storms River that showcases the best of South Africa's beauty and hospitality. Then, of course, there's Kruger National Park, South Africa's most famous game reserve, offering multiday, once-in-a-lifetime safaris. With its diverse ecosystems, South Africa offers opportunities to support local businesses and communities, as well as the option to unplug and digitally detox — all things some millennials crave. Per Maritz, a 14-day tour (with lodging included) can begin around $2,170 per person. 'Mexico City has transformed into a dynamic cultural hub with world-class museums, vibrant street art and one of the most exciting food scenes in the world,' said Alex Alioto, founder and head of growth and partnerships at Whimstay. A spot Condé Nast Traveler once called 'the tastiest destination in North America,' Mexico City offers everything from fine dining establishments to sizzling street tacos and churro shops with lines around the block. Tourists can visit Monumento a la Revolución (commemorating the Mexican Revolution) and Mercado Jamaica (Mexico City's principal flower market), or they can take an Uber ride outside the city to catch a Teotihuacan hot air balloon tour. In Mexico City, both ancient and modern cultures fuse to create lively and colorful experiences at affordable prices. Per Alioto, accommodations run between $70 and $150 per night for everything from hostels to boutique hotels, and daily expenses usually run between $40 and $70 per day. He estimated the average cost of a seven-day trip to be between $1,800 and $2,600 per person. 'Greece is always a good idea for millennial travelers,' Maritz said. 'A visit to the Greek capital and its most celebrated islands perfectly combines ancient culture with Instagrammable scenery and vibrant nightlife!' Not only is Athens, Greece, a budget-friendly city full of cultural and historical wonders like the Acropolis and Parthenon, there are many Greek islands to explore too, like Mykonos and Santorini. Per Maritz, a seven-day tour of Athens, Mykonos and Santorini (factoring in lodging and travel between islands) can begin around $1,975 per person. What millennial travel guide would be complete without the city of Portland, Oregon? Embracing sustainability, creative expression and endless Fred Armisen references, 'Portland offers an eco-friendly urban experience with excellent public transportation, an incredible food and craft beer scene, and proximity to stunning natural attractions,' Alioto said. The city also contains the world's largest independent bookstore and a bridge specifically reserved for bicyclists. Per Alioto, accommodations run between $120 and $180 per night and daily expenses usually run between $60 and $90 per day. He estimated the average cost of a seven-day trip to be between $1,800 and $2,600 per person. More From GOBankingRates Warren Buffett: 10 Things Poor People Waste Money On This article originally appeared on I'm a Travel Expert: 5 Top Travel Destinations for Millennials Worth the Money in 2025
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Her Late-Night Bathroom Trip Became a Viral Sensation. See More of Woman's Life in a 500-Year-Old Hacienda (Exclusive)
Wendy del Real's TikTok showing her eerie trek to the bathroom in the middle of the night racked up nearly four million views She lives alone in a 500-year-old hacienda that once served as a town hall and battlefield during the Mexican Revolution From frog-filled toilets to hidden underground tunnels, Wendy is documenting life at the hacienda while preserving its past for future generationsIn the dead of night, the only thing separating Wendy del Real from the bathroom is a centuries-old courtyard, where the silence can be as unnerving as the howls of distant coyotes. That's the reality that captivated nearly four million TikTok viewers, who watched Wendy document her midnight trek across her family's 500-year-old hacienda — a sprawling estate in rural Zacatecas, Mexico that's equal parts history, legend and home. 'I never thought that going to the bathroom would generate almost four million views, so that's cool,' Wendy tells PEOPLE, still amused at how her late-night routine became an internet sensation. The TikTok clip that launched her into viral fame opens with the text overlay, 'it's 2am. you're living alone in a 500 year old hacienda and you have to go to the bathroom,' showing Wendy braving the darkness, crossing the open courtyard to reach a rustic toilet. Each morning, Wendy wakes to rooms so dark and thick-walled that sunlight barely penetrates, making it hard to rise without an alarm. 'It's really hard to wake up because the rooms are so dark. Like even when there's complete sunlight out, the rooms are so dark,' she explains. Her days begin with simple, grounding rituals: 'I just get up, brush my teeth, go feed my horse,' Wendy says, adding that her caretaker Anita, a beloved ranch woman, is usually up before her, nudging her to start the day. Life on the hacienda is a blend of solitude and community. Wendy's neighbors — many retired, some recently arrived from Los Angeles — form a tight-knit circle in a town of just eleven residents. 'There's only 10 [others], I'm the 11th person living there,' she shares. 'I love just visiting the neighbors. I'll go around, and usually in the mornings, I go over to my neighbor Rocio's house. She milks cows.' That daily visit earns Wendy fresh milk and cheese, while Anita's chickens occasionally provide eggs — tiny, but treasured. Yet, the rustic charm comes with quirks that would test even the most adventurous. 'The morning bathroom trips are the worst, actually, because overnight, frogs come through the drain,' Wendy laughs. 'In the morning, they're always just hanging out there, so I have to like scoot them out in the morning to use the restroom.' The hazards don't end with frogs — scorpions, bats and spiders are regular visitors, and Wendy has learned to shake out her boots each morning to avoid surprises. The nights are their own adventure. 'When I'm crossing the courtyard, bats will fly into my home. One time I was fighting this bat and Anita came running out from her house,' Wendy recalls, painting a vivid picture of the unpredictable nocturnal life. '…she grabs like a branch, rips a branch off the tree, and she's like smacking the bat… and I'm over here screaming and she's just like smacking the bat with this.' Despite the critters and the darkness, Wendy finds beauty in the quiet. 'Stargazing at night is a must. Every single night, I like to go on a walk and look at the stars,' she says, describing the courtyard as both eerie and enchanting. 'The courtyard, although it can be spooky for most people, you live there, and you get used to it.' Living in a house built in the late 1500s comes with constant challenges. 'It's constant fixing of roofs, there's leaks. And it's very expensive to fix because we could do patchwork on it, but we always want to keep things original to the house,' Wendy explains. The family insists on preserving the adobe walls and wooden beams, resisting modern shortcuts to maintain authenticity. 'Sometimes I'm walking into my dining room and like a chunk of rock will just come down. So right now there's a couple parts of the house that are a little bit dangerous.' The hacienda's history is as layered as its architecture. 'Some history records have it being built in 1580, others in 1597. So it's an old structure, I mean, the main parts of the house,' Wendy says. Over the centuries, it has served as a town hall, a livestock association headquarters, and a home to hundreds of families. 'This house was at one point a town hall,' she shares. 'And then it was sold to the Aldana family… They kept it for a really long time until it was sold in the 1950s to my grandpa.' Her grandfather, Alejandro, was a municipal president known for fair wages and employing entire indigenous families — a legacy Wendy is proud to continue. 'Every single person that you talk to in town has a good memory of the hacienda because good things happened there,' she says. 'A lot of people remember my grandpa's time in La Hacienda as being like a really good time. A lot of people benefited from this.' The estate is also shrouded in legend. In 1916, during the Mexican Revolution, a significant battle took place on the grounds, leaving behind stories of hidden trenches and possible buried treasure. 'There was a really, really important battle that happened in the house… They dug trenches under the house that we found,' Wendy reveals. 'There's supposedly trenches all throughout the ranch that lead out to different areas of the ranch to escape, to hide.' While her parents reburied the tunnels for safety, Wendy dreams of reopening them to share the history with visitors — safely. of course. Stories of treasure hunters abound, including one about a roofer who allegedly found a small cauldron and vanished, leaving his tools behind. 'There's a lot of cool little stories like that,' Wendy says, but for her, the real treasure is the house itself. 'For me, I'm like the house is the treasure. Like look at this place… Look at the views that it's generating just from me being there, and to me, that's more important.' Living in such isolation has taught Wendy about self-reliance, but also about the unique warmth of the rural Mexican community. 'The sense of community is different because even though I'm technically alone in the house, I'm not because... everybody knows everybody,' she says. 'It's a different type of solitude because although my daily routine is technically all by myself… I don't feel by myself because everybody in the store knows me and everyone says hi to me.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Privacy is a rare commodity in a town where everyone knows everyone's business. 'There's this saying… 'Pueblo Chico Infierno Grande.' Because it's a small place, but everyone knows everything,' Wendy laughs. 'My private moments are inside my house with my doors closed because everyone knows what's going on.' Yet, Wendy wouldn't trade it for anything. 'If you're trying to have a celebrity private life or something, do not go to a small town, everyone will know everything, but it's… so nice,' she says. 'When it comes down to it, we'll defend our people.' Raised in America but shaped by years spent moving between countries and cultures, Wendy sees her life at the hacienda as both a tribute to her family's legacy and a chance to carve out her own path. 'I would like to continue the legacy… It's important for me to keep a very positive light in this house because of its history.' 'So for me, it's about educating not just myself, but people who are like me,' she continues. 'The people who live here but are from there. The people who don't know about this type of history.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Los Alegres del Barranco Spokesperson Defends Group Against Allegations of Glorifying Narcos
Luis Alvarado, spokesperson for Los Alegres del Barranco, is defending the Mexican band's right to perform narcocorridos freely, without being punished by authorities. 'Everyone who tells stories, whether with a pencil or an accordion, has the right to tell them,' Alvarado tells Billboard Español. More from Billboard Los Alegres del Barranco to Face Criminal Proceedings After Being Accused of Glorifying Drug Trafficking Twenty One Pilots Fans Jumped Into Veronica Mars Mode After Someone Took Off With One of Josh Dun's Bespoke Drums Palm Tree Festival to Debut in St. Tropez With Headliners A$AP Rocky & Swedish House Mafia In an interview on Monday night, the group's spokesperson rejected the actions taken against the quartet by the Fiscalía de Jalisco (Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office), which accuses them of allegedly supporting drug trafficking. The band projected images of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco Cartel – New Generation, while performing the song 'El Del Palenque' on March 29 at the Telmex Auditorium in the municipality of Zapopan. Jalisco is one of 10 out of 32 states in Mexico that have put bans on narcocorridos or any kind of expression that glorifies crime, even though it's not a federal law. Los Alegres del Barranco is the first group officially accused of allegedly promoting drug culture, along with their manager and the promoter of their concerts. At a hearing held on Monday at a court in Jalisco, the judge ordered precautionary measures like showing up at the court every week, paying a bond of 1.8 million pesos (around $92,000), and staying in Jalisco, except for three previously scheduled shows outside the state, at least for the next three months. The judge did not order pretrial detention, so they'll be able to continue their defense while remaining free. For Alvarado, this historic criminal case is about more than just the potential legal consequences. In his opinion, it 'violates freedom of expression' and goes against a tradition that dates back to the time of the Mexican Revolution (1910–1917), serving as an alternative narrative to the official history, according to experts interviewed by Billboard Español. Alvarado talked about the steps Los Alegres del Barranco will take to face justice in Jalisco, where they have four open investigations for performances in different municipalities where they allegedly glorified criminal activity. How is the group feeling after Monday's hearing and the start of an unprecedented criminal case for alleged glorification of crime? At the moment, our legal team has advised us not to share details about the judicial process, but we did want to express how the members of the group are feeling. I must say that, although this challenge has been very difficult for them, they remain strong and understand the heavy burden they carry — not only because of the possibility of being punished, but because they are defending an entire musical genre at this moment. As musicians, and alongside journalists, they are standing up for freedom of expression in democratic societies. The line between what is legal and what isn't is still very blurred. Different government officials have varying opinions, and that's how democracy works. That's why they are facing this challenge with focus and determination, but always holding their heads high. Is there trust in Mexican authorities? This is where we are right now. They understand that this isn't a sprint; it's a marathon. Since the judicial process isn't immediate, it will take time, as it should, because every issue being reviewed by the judicial system and the government needs time for all voices to be heard. All the group asks is that the members of the judicial system reviewing their case remain independent. The group has faith in the process, and we have a strong legal team supporting us all the way. They will remain strong, but most importantly, they will stay positive. In addition to Los Alegres del Barranco, other artists like Natanael Cano and Junior H have been called out in other states, although no criminal proceedings have been initiated. How do you see the outlook for corrido performers? Los Alegres del Barranco are asking for support from all musical groups in the genre — not just those who perform corridos, but also norteño musicians and all artists working in this profession in Mexico. They are calling for unity and for all artists to have the right to freedom of expression. Would you agree to regulation of narcocorridos without outright prohibition? I insist, it's still a very unclear landscape, but like any law that affects so many people, there should be a process to make things clearer and reduce confusion and problems for groups in the future. If that means there should be regulation, we'll be able to decide what the band will support or not after we finish this proceeding. The group won an injunction in Michoacán to temporarily perform narcocorridos. Will they attend the hearing scheduled for Thursday (May 15) in that state? Michoacán is a perfect example of how people can have different opinions about the same issue. The process of figuring out how an artist can practice their profession can vary from state to state, and that's where we're working to understand the unique challenges the band faces in each state, while making sure we follow the law and still keep the audience entertained. We will attend any hearing the government requires us to, and we do everything under the guidance of our legal team. I can't say this with absolute certainty, but as far as I know, yes, they will travel to Michoacán for the hearing. What will happen with the tourist and work visas that were revoked by the U.S. government for the group? We understand from the statement made by the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, that they have been canceled. I can't confirm it personally since the group hasn't traveled yet, but I trust Deputy Secretary Landau's word, and we're treating it as a fact. What's next? We are navigating this with all the necessary attention to detail to avoid any mishap that could not only impact the group but the entire music industry. Los Alegres del Barranco have never faced a challenge like the one they are confronting today. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Los Angeles Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Why much of Mexico is banning pop ballads about drug traffickers
MEXICO CITY — In a packed nightclub in Mexico City, hundreds of young people sang along as a band played a popular song narrating the life of a foot soldier for the Sinaloa drug cartel. I like to work/ And if the order is to kill / You don't question it. And for those who misbehave/ There's no chance to explain/ I throw them into the grave. Narcocorridos — or drug ballads — are more popular than ever in Mexico, where a new generation that came of age during the ongoing drug war has embraced songs that recount and often glamorize both the spoils and perils of organized crime. But the genre is increasingly under attack. About a third of Mexico's states and many of its cities have enacted some kind of ban on the performance of songs about narcos in recent years, with violators subject to heavy fines and jail time. Mexico City may be next. Mayor Clara Brugada said she plans to introduce a law that would bar the songs from being played at government events and on government property. 'We can't be promoting violence through music,' she said. The bans, which come amid President Trump's hyper-focus on drug trafficking in Mexico, have sparked debates here about freedom of expression and state censorship and have raised provocative questions: Do narcocorridos merely reflect reality in a nation gripped by powerful drug gangs? Or do they somehow shape it? Said Amaya, the organizer of Guitarrazos, the event at the nightclub in Mexico City where multiple singers performed narcocorridos last week, said government focus should be on improving security, not persecuting young musicians. 'If you change the reality, the music might change,' Amaya said. 'But you're not going to change the reality by censoring songs.' Drug ballads belong to the genre of corridos, a musical tradition born in the 1800s that helped chronicle life at a time when many people couldn't read or write. Each song told a story. There were corridos about the exploits of bandits and outlaws, some of them Robin Hood-esque characters who outwitted oafish authorities and helped the poor. Others narrated chapters of the Mexican Revolution or the U.S. invasion of Mexico in 1846. In more recent years, as Mexico became a key gateway for the U.S. drug market, enriching some people and claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of others, musicians have described that, too. 'The entire social history of Mexico is narrated through corridos,' said José Manuel Valenzuela Arce, a sociologist in Tijuana. 'It's an intangible part of our cultural heritage.' Valenzuela wrote a book about the newest version of drug ballads, known as corridos tumbados, which combine acoustic guitar, brassy horns and the aesthetic and lyrical content of U.S. gangster rap. Proponents of the music, like artist Peso Pluma, who performs in ballistic vests and sings of diamond-encrusted pistols and shipments of cocaine, have brought the genre to global audiences. The 25-year-old musician, whose name translates to 'Featherweight,' was the seventh most streamed artist in the world on Spotify last year. In 2023, former President Obama included in his top 10 songs of the year a Peso Pluma song that does not touch on drug trafficking. Musicians dedicated to the genre have long faced backlash from the government, which since the 1980s has tried, at various times, to ban the music. But the long-standing controversy exploded back into public life this year after a concert in Michoacan state by the band Los Alegres del Barranco, which displayed images of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, who heads the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The band played at a venue not far from a gruesome cartel training camp that authorities had just discovered. The concert outraged many Mexicans, and Michoacan Gov. Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla soon announced a ban on public performances that glorify crime and violence. That was followed by similar measures in other states, including Aguascalientes, Queretaro and Mexico state. Days later, the Trump administration announced it was revoking the U.S. visas of the members of Los Alegres del Barranco. 'The last thing we need is a welcome mat for people who extol criminals and terrorists,' Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau said on X. President Claudia Sheinbaum says she does not support the bans, but also doesn't support the music. She recently announced a national song competition for compositions about subjects other than drug trafficking. 'More than banning, it's about educating, guiding, and getting young people to stop listening to that music,' she said. But the bans have momentum — a recent poll found that 62% of those surveyed support prohibitions on narcocorridos — and they have put the genre's stars in a tricky position. Their fans demand they play their hits, but doing so is increasingly risky. Performing in one of the states that had banned the songs last month, artist Luis R. Conríquez refused to play his ballads that romanticize drug traffickers. Audience members were enraged, forcing him off stage as they flung insults, beer bottles and chairs, and later destroyed his band's instruments. Others musicians, such as corridos tumbados star Natanael Cano, have pressed on despite the bans. The 24-year-old performed at an annual fair in Aguascalientes state this month just days after the local authorities warned musicians not to play narco songs. He began his set with songs from his repertoire that touch on love and other subjects. But soon fans were pleading for popular songs such as 'Cuerno azulado,' which talks about blue-tinted AK-47s and pacts between drug traffickers and the government. Cano first told audience members they should press their leaders to roll back the bans. 'You have to ask your government,' Cano said. 'Don't come here asking me for it.' But eventually he acquiesced, playing a song called 'Pacas de Billete,' or 'stacks of cash,' which alludes to 'El Chapo,' the Sinaloa drug cartel kingpin Joaquín Guzmán. After the event's organizers cut the sound, Cano's team activated their own audio system. Eventually, though, the lights were turned out and the artist left the stage and headed directly to the airport. Local authorities have not pressed charges against him. A few years ago, Cano was slapped with a $50,000 fine for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua, one of the first states to enact a ban. Los Alegres del Barranco, the band that flashed a picture of El Mencho in Michoacan, has tried to skirt the laws in recent days with karaoke events in which they play the music but project lyrics for the audience to sing. For many stars, the bigger threat may be organized crime itself. Drug traffickers often pay to be featured in songs — Peso Pluma has acknowledged taking money from them — and dozens of the genre's stars have been killed over the years, sometimes by rivals of the hit men and drug dealers they've portrayed. Peso Pluma canceled an appearance in Tijuana last year after he received death threats. Those who support the bans say they are necessary to keep the next generation of young people from romanticizing violence, and to honor those who have lost loved ones to bloodshed. 'Will we tell the victims and their families that it is better to respect the freedom of expression of those who advocate violence than to take measures to safeguard the lives of Mexicans?' columnist Mauricio Farah Gebara wrote in Milenio newspaper. But for the genre's devotees, the bans smack of classicism. It's a double standard, said a musician named Rosul, who often performs narcocorridos and who attended the lively party in Mexico City last week. 'Netflix can release a series about drug traffickers and win awards and get applause,' she said. 'But if somebody from the 'hood sings about the same thing, it's an apology for violence?' Banning the genre, she said, is a losing battle. Young people, after all, hate being told what to do. 'This only makes it more appealing,' she said. 'This will only make us stronger.' Times special correspondent Cecilia Sánchez Vidal contributed to this report.
Mid East Info
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
A Vibrant Journey into Authentic Mexican Flavours Awaits at the Bold New Iteration of ZOCO in V Hotel Dubai
Get ready for a fiesta of flavours as Dubai's vibrant dining scene welcomes an exciting new chapter. ZOCO, located on the seventh floor of V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton in Al Habtoor City, has just unveiled its highly anticipated rebrand, bringing diners a bold new take on Mexican hospitality and cuisine. The eclectic eatery has now transformed into a lovely Mexican haven, blending authentic flavours, and the unrivalled spirit of Mexico, all under the expert guidance of Chef Harold Nostas Coutino. Embracing the soul of Mexican culture, the reimagined ZOCO offers guests an immersive culinary journey. From the vibrant atmosphere to the tropical house beats filling the air, every detail has been curated to transport diners straight to the bustling streets of Cancun, Tijuana or Guadalajara. With a focus on authentic flavours and traditional cooking techniques, ZOCO invites guests to experience the true essence of Mexican cuisine right in the heart of Dubai. Mexican cuisine, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is a rich tapestry of flavours, stories and traditions. At ZOCO, this mouthwatering culinary culture comes to life through a menu that goes beyond the familiar, celebrating Mexico's diverse regional dishes and the stories behind them. Showcasing both street food favourites and refined classics, each dish reflects the passion and history embedded in Mexican gastronomy. Hailing from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Chef Harold Nostas Coutino is the man behind this culinary phenomenon, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to ZOCO's new chapter. His journey in food began at just 16, leading him to work alongside some of Latin America's most renowned chefs, including Jonatan Gómez Luna at Le Chique and Alex Atala at D.O.M. His diverse background, from fine dining to leading large-scale dining experiences at Xcaret Park, has shaped his unique approach to Mexican cuisine. Now at the helm of ZOCO, Chef Harold infuses the menu with his deep-rooted love for Mexican flavours and traditions. His vision is clear: to showcase the rich diversity of Mexican cuisine, moving beyond the clichés and introducing Dubai to the bold, complex, and authentic tastes of his homeland. ZOCO's new menu is an exciting celebration of Mexican culinary traditions, offering guests a variety of bold and flavourful dishes. Highlights include the legendary Burritos, a dish steeped in folklore tracing back to the Mexican Revolution and packed with beef, guacamole, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, refried beans and habanero pesto. The Tostada de Pulpo also offers a delightful crunch topped with fire-roasted octopus, guajillo chili, garlic cream, and roasted mango. Guests can further savour the gooey Queso Fundido with Monterrey Jack cheese, roasted chicken chorizo, and flour tortillas, or enjoy the sizzling Fajitas served on a fiery iron pan with onions, peppers and a unique Mar y Tierra twist. For taco lovers, the Tacos de Suadero deliver slow-cooked brisket with avocado, caramelised onions and a crispy cheese crust. For heartier appetites, the Asado de Tira, which comprises grilled short ribs marinated in lime juice, served with padron peppers and Mexican rice, is a must-try. The Enchiladas feature corn tortillas stuffed with tinga de pollo and topped with green tomatillo sauce and refried beans, while dessert lovers can indulge in classic Churros dusted with cinnamon and served with rich chocolate sauce. Complementing the menu is an extensive selection of signature drinks, from customisable Margaritas and Palomas to traditional Micheladas and Cervecitas. Guests can also explore more adventurous options like the Sureño and Espuma de Mezcal or sip on refreshing Agua de Jamaica straight from Mexico. With its innovative new identity, ZOCO invites diners to embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure. Perfect for a casual evening with friends, a festive celebration, or if you're simply craving for authentic Mexican flavours, ZOCO promises a vibrant atmosphere, soulful beats and a menu that tells the rich stories of Mexico's culinary heritage. Make your way to the seventh floor of V Hotel Dubai and experience the true taste of Mexico without leaving Dubai.
