Hilton Garden Inn, Évora – a ‘worldly’ lunch for every taste

Highlighted on Sapo lifestyle magazine the traditional Sunday Lunch at Hilton Garden Inn Évora, has a special taste for everyone with a culinary journey around d the world.

In the heart of Évora, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical legacy, the Hilton Garden Inn offers a unique lunch experience that transcends world borders. Every Sunday, this Mercan Hotel transforms traditional family lunches into an extraordinary global gastronomic journey, inviting guests to explore the flavors of Mexico, Italy, Asia, and Portugal.

It begins with vibrant and diverse Mexican cuisine on the first Sunday of each month, with a feast of tacos, nachos smothered in guacamole, spicy chili, and succulent quesadillas. The show cooking area becomes a personalized burrito station, offering a selection of fillings like rice, red beans, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, and succulent chicken or beef. For dessert, guests will have the famous churros, Tres Leches cake soaked in three types of milk, and mazamorra, a versatile corn cream dessert popular in Central America.

For the second Sunday, the flavors Alentejo will take center stage with traditional dishes like tomato soup, ‘cabeça de xara’, ‘pezinhos de coentrada’, and a mesmerizing cheese and sausage board. The show cooking area features bacalhau à brás, stewed pork cheeks, and the traditional ‘cação’ in coriander and lemon sauce, complemented by traditional sides. For desserts, guests will be served with several delicacies like sericaia, Évora cheesecakes, and almond tart showcase.

The third Sunday takes place in Asia, with nutritious dishes that embark on a journey through oriental flavors. The buffet includes miso soup, baos, spring rolls, salads, and chicken wings in hoisin sauce. Guests can craft their bowls with a variety of ingredients, and main courses like chicken curry and teriyaki salmon are served alongside Thai fried rice, gyozas, pad thai, and vegetable soba. For dessert, sesame cake, matcha pudding, and red bean coconut mochi are must-tries.

Italy's rich culinary traditions take the spotlight on the fourth Sunday, featuring a selection of focaccias, carpaccios, bruschettas, and salads. Main dishes include a variety of pasta, pizzas, gnocchis, traditional porchetta, and cioppino, a comforting fish stew. The Italian dessert lineup, including panacotta, tiramisu, semifreddo, and budino di riso, ensures a sweet conclusion to the meal.

On Sundays, the Hilton Garden Inn Évora invites the whole family to a different kind of lunch. Each week, a different nationality takes over the buffet full of sweet and savory options, where the show cooking area will capture all the attention on a real trip around the world, without leaving the table.