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Taqueria El Califa de Leon at Chin Chin Sydney
A one-night dinner service at Chin Chin Sydney with a four-course seated menu, Tequila Don Julio cocktails, and a published price of $150 per person.
About the event
One-night dinner service
Taqueria El Califa de Leon at Chin Chin Sydney is a one-night dinner service that finishes the taqueria’s Australian pop-up. The program is framed as a collaborative takeover and a seated dinner service, with Michelin-starred tacos, Chin Chin signatures, and Don Julio cocktails included in the format.
Four-course menu and cocktail pairing
The dinner is a four-course fusion menu paired with bespoke Tequila Don Julio cocktails. The menu combines authentic Mexican street food techniques with Southeast Asian flavours, and named dishes include kingfish tostada with green chilli and coriander nahm jim, plus grilled half-shell scallop with tom yum salsa.
The collaboration brings together the visiting taqueria and Chin Chin Sydney within the same dinner service, rather than presenting a standalone menu from either side. The partnership with Tequila Don Julio is part of the published format.
Featured chefs
Juan Paco Hernández Ávila is listed as guest chef for Taquería El Califa de León, and Benjamin Cooper is listed as host executive chef for Chin Chin. Their roles match the event’s visiting-chef and host-chef structure.
Venue and price
The dinner takes place at Chin Chin Sydney, a restaurant at 69 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia. Tickets are priced at $150 AUD, published as $150 per person.
Frequently asked questions
What is being served at the dinner?
It is a four-course fusion menu that pairs Mexican street food techniques with Southeast Asian flavours, with named dishes including kingfish tostada with green chilli and coriander nahm jim, and grilled half-shell scallop with tom yum salsa.
Are cocktails included?
Yes. The seated dinner is paired with bespoke Tequila Don Julio cocktails, and the event is presented in partnership with Tequila Don Julio.
Who are the featured chefs?
Juan Paco Hernández Ávila is the guest chef for Taquería El Califa de León, and Benjamin Cooper is the host executive chef for Chin Chin.
Where is it held?
It is held at Chin Chin Sydney, a restaurant at 69 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are priced at $150 AUD, published as $150 per person.
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