“International / Mexican” coming to SBH

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Scoop Carlton strikes again!!
Interesting, considering that ITA was a Mexican-inspired restaurant on the 2nd floor last year. I don't find the French do Mexican very well, so we shall see how "Pablo" fares!
 
Everyone has their own opinion...but personally I just don't see American tourists going to St. Bart's to eat Mexican cuisine especially when it seems like there is a Mexican restaurant on every street corner in the US. And, I just can't see the French and other Europeans going gaga for tacos and tortillas. Maybe the restaurant world and their consultants are in the know and there will be success for "Pablo" ...but... I ask the question: Should we start a pool as to what will be the official closing date for this restaurant?
 
Will it be Mexican bakery in place of Daily?

Will be there here churros? BTW, their Pablo St Tropez (if it's the same) rating is 3.8.
The small bakery/café/carry-out is under separate ownership from former Robuchon space . . . I’m not aware of arrangements, if any, to re-open it.
 
It might be a night club if they follow their St. Tropez approach. Here is the potential desert menu.
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Everyone has their own opinion...but personally I just don't see American tourists going to St. Bart's to eat Mexican cuisine especially when it seems like there is a Mexican restaurant on every street corner in the US. And, I just can't see the French and other Europeans going gaga for tacos and tortillas. Maybe the restaurant world and their consultants are in the know and there will be success for "Pablo" ...but... I ask the question: Should we start a pool as to what will be the official closing date for this restaurant?
June of 2026?
 
Interesting menu. This place opened up close to my office.


Similarities in the menu. High end Mexican is on the rise. I think there are at least two Mexican restaurants in the city that have Michelin stars.

I work for a European firm. My colleagues say that it is difficult to get good Mexican food in Europe. While Americans who grew up with taco Tuesdays may not care, I can definitely see Europeans wanting to try a place like this.
 
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Interesting menu. This place opened up close to my office.


Similarities in the menu. High end Mexican is on the rise. I think there are at least two Mexican restaurants in the city that have Michelin stars.

I work for a European firm. My colleagues say that is difficult to get good Mexican food in Europe. While Americans who grew up with taco Tuesdays may not care, I can definitely see Europeans wanting to try a place like this.
Nice menu. We have several "interior" Mexican places in Austin. Love them. Also, there are some wonderful Mexican wines available in the US these days.
 
I’m not usually in any sort of mood for mexican food during our SBH visits. But on our return stopover in San Juan we wandered into Old Town and had lunch at a small restaurant called La Madre (no website to link to but they have a presence on Facebook and rave reviews on yelp for anyone looking to visit). It was absolutely wonderful! The food was light, fresh and extremely flavorful. If this restaurant was to find its way to SBH I would go multiple times during the week. With the right menu and execution, I think there could easily be an opportunity for success.
 
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