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Coco Montes

Grand Diplôme in cuisine and pastry from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and disciple of Alain Passard, Chef of L’Arpège, three Michelin stars.

He worked there for six years, and during his last stage, he was in charge of the restaurant's international events, cooking in Shanghai, where he conducted a three-month pop-up, as well as in Bangkok, Los Angeles, Sydney, Aspen, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, and Punta Cana. He has also worked at renowned restaurants like Zalacaín and Azurmendi, both three Michelin stars in Spain.

Passionate about creative and traditional cuisine that uses carefully sourced products from producers who respect natural processes.

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Acknowledgements

PABÚ was included as a recommended restaurant in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide.

 

It was also named ‘Best New Restaurant 2024’ by Tapas, a leading gastronomy magazine from the Forbes group.

 

Additionally, the ‘Cofradía de la Buena Mesa’ recognized it as ‘Restaurant of the Year’ in Spain for 2024.

 

Chef Coco Montes has been nominated for ‘Best New Chef’ at the Time Out Food & Drink Madrid 2024 awards.

 

PABÚ also participated in Madrid Fusión 2024, presenting a tasting menu alongside a prestigious winery.

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Please consult our press kit for any questions you may have.

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PABÚ family

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Coco Montes

Chef

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Rita González

Front of house director

and Coco's mother

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Patricia

Sommeliere

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Jaime

Head of cold and pastry

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Nacho

Sous chef

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Yoicen

Office

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Roberto

Administration

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Araceli

Head of waiters

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Margie

Waiter

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Rafael Acebal

Waiter room supervisor

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ABC

"Their cuisine, which uses French techniques and national products, is based on 'microseasons', the selection of the best moment for each food within its natural season".

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El País

"PABÚ, the first project of a disciple of Alain Passard".

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El Mundo

"The gastronomic opening that will probably surprise you the most this year in Madrid".

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Forbes

“Madrid-based Coco Montes sublimates vegetables in his recently opened restaurant PABÚ”.

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Tapas

“PABÚ, by Coco Montes, Tapas Best New Restaurant 2024”

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Fuera de Serie

“PABÚ, the surprise kitchen of chef Coco Montes who aspires to star”.

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La Razón

“Coco Montes, disciple of Alain Passard, opens PABÚ”.

Thanks to our unique concept, we have positioned PABÚ as one of the most intriguing restaurants in Madrid.
 
Since opening our doors, we have accumulated approximately 500 press mentions.
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