BIOGRAPHY

 

MONICA PATIÑO

 

 

Her career began with professional practices in La Hacienda de los Morales. Theoretical knowledge came later on, as student in L´École de Cuisine de la Varenne, in Paris.

In 1978, she opens what was her first restaurant "La Taberna del León", located in Valle de Bravo, state of Mexico. There, she developed a concept and implemented menus and recipes.

She also teaches courses of international cuisine in Valle de Bravo.

She participated in the opening of La Galvia restaurant, where she designed the concept and the menu; during the following years, she continued as chef and cuisine counselor.

Eleven years ago, together with the opening of Plaza Loreto, Mónica Patiño she settled in the old house located in the middle of the ancient factory of Loreto and Peña Pobre, naming the place with the same name of her first restaurant, 15 years before, in Valle de Bravo; La Taberna del León.

Years later, she opened Bolívar 12, with a concept based in recipes of Mexican cuisine with Cuban influence.

She has participated in different gastronomic festivals in Portugal and England, representing Mexico.

During the last years, Mónica Patiño has been devoted to consolidate the cuisine of La Taberna del León.

In June 2000, she opens "MP Café + Bistro".

The concept comes from the need to put together, in one plate, the different Oriental tendencies, through ingredients; always respecting the origin and authenticity of them.

The menu offers a meticulous selection of dishes from several countries, original recipes and personal creations.