Candelaria - A Mexican Feast in Paris

We've heard a lot about the 3rd and 10th arrondissements lately, they seem to be areas in Paris that are full of interesting restaurants, innovative ideas and good simple food. So last night, Scott and I decided to jump the metro and check out these spots for ourselves. A few metro changes later, we popped up in the middle of the 3rd and strolled the streets to see what we could find. As usual, we were spoiled for choice, with restaurants and bars on every corner and down every lane - most serving up international dishes and with enticingly simple, eclectic decor. After a short walk, we found a tiny mexican restaurant, bursting at the seams (perhaps because it seated no more than 10 people), with diners spread across the bar and gulping down their fajitas at a small communal table at the entrance. It would be easy to walk straight past this place, dismissing it as a take away joint. It was simple but colourful and the food smelt amazing, so we decided to give it a go. We managed to find a seat at the only table, sat down, ordered a mix of everything on the short blackboard menu and waited for our food with a Mexican beer and tequila cocktail. Yummo. The food was fantastic and we woofed it down in no time! Afterwards we slipped through a nondescript door at the back (searching for les toilettes) and found a hidden bar, serving delicious and potent! cocktails. We stayed for a few & will return for more. x

Candelaria - 52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris.