The brains behind Santo Remedio, Edson Diaz-Fuentes is arguably the most revered Mexican chef in London - but his life in the kitchen began much earlier, at a young age in his hometown of Mexico City. After travelling around the country (in pursuit of the very best food), he learned the ropes at the eponymously named Casa Oaxaca, which has consistently graced the 50 Best list of restaurants in Latin America. From there, by way of New York, he moved to London to take on the role of Head of Menu Innovation at Thomasina Miers’ renowned Wahaca chain, where he worked until 2016, when he opened his own restaurant, the aforementioned Santo Remedio in London’s Shoreditch - a new spin on his cult Brooklyn supperclub of the same name.
Translating as ’Holy Remedy’ - a reference to satisfying the craving for the dishes that he missed from home - Santo Remedio was met with a chorus of glowing reviews from the likes of Jay Rayner, Grace Dent and Fay Maschler, and has since relocated to London Bridge, with a second site in the pipeline for 2020.