Day of the dead calaca and illustrations
calacas papier mache skeletons made for day of the dead celebrations

Celebrating Day Of the Dead at Wahaca

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is the single biggest celebration in the Mexican calendar. It’s a spiritual tradition when people give thanks for the life they have and to remember their dearly departed.

Visit between 8th October and 5th November to celebrate with us.
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Visit our altars (ofrendas)

Remember loved ones and pay your respects at our traditional Mexican Day of the Dead altars in every restaurant. These altars, know as ofrendas, are colourful and full of life, reflecting the celebration that Day of the Dead is.
Day of the dead altar in Wahaca restaurant, with flowers, calacas, candles and memories of people who are no longer with us
Calaca sculptures in Wahaca restaurants for day of the dead

MEET THE CALACAS​

Find the Calacas in every Wahaca. These traditional skeleton sculptures were hand crafted by a pair of Mexican artisans to help Wahaca celebrate day of the dead in true Mexican style​.

limited edition cocktail

Created especially for Day of the Dead this year, our Blood Orange & Hibiscus Margarita will be on the menu for just four weeks.

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Blood orange and hibiscus margarita surrounded by flowers

day of the dead supper club with delli

We’re dimming the lights and dialling up the flavour with a one-night-only candlelit supper club in celebration of Día de los Muertos.​

Hosted by our co-founder Thomasina Miers, the evening's menu will bring a selection of fan favourite dishes ‘back from the dead’, as well as celebrate the launch of Wahaca’s salsa macha on DELLI.​

Feast family-style through our five course menu including Chilli Cheese Quesadilla (2019's menu) and Lamb Barbacoa Tacos (from 2024), with live music from our resident DJ, tequila tasting and entertainers, as we bring together music, memory and flavour in an unforgettable evening.​

Tickets are £65 per person and include a goodie bag plus a welcome cocktail on arrival. ​

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