La Catrina

«La Catrina» is a Mexican restaurant on the Petrogradskaya side, near Petrogradskaya metro station, on Akademika Pavlova Street. The restaurant focuses on authentic dishes from Mexico and vibrant presentation that conveys the character of the country. The menu features De Cactus salad with guacamole and De Carne salad with beef and fried sweet potato, hearty Ranchero and Tortilla brunches with sausages and crispy ciabatta. Among the soups, worth trying are Chili con Carne with beef and jalapeño, Maiz con Tocino corn cream soup with bacon, or De Pescado fish chowder with shrimp, squid, and mussels. For starters, they serve tacos with chicken, beef, or seafood, and quesadillas. The cocktail menu deserves special attention — a strawberry margarita is among the signature drinks. The average check at the restaurant is 1000–3000 ₽, which allows for either a light lunch or a full dinner with cocktails.