Grief @thisismadremcr was fantastic last night, and rightfully packed to the gunnels. Though at least I got a table, last week I was turned away on a *Mon* night as they were booked solid. This isn't just 'new opening'-itis, they're on to something here. It's the whole package.

The cooking was punchy but well balanced, zingingly bright in colours and flavours, and culminated over the parilla wood-fired grill. That huge bowl of rib beef, roasted, rested, and served sliced on a pile of scorched jalapeños, onion rings and beef jus roasties, was a banger.

Oh Madre, I think you are going to be *special*. The food at yesterday's press lunch was excellent, pitching well above a mere one-trick taqueria, and the whole dining experience was a feast for both eyes and belly. Proper 360° hospitality.