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 16th October and 12th November to celebrate with us.​
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Bringing Day of the Dead to life

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​.

CRAFTY KIDS​

Get crafty with kids over half term and make your own Calaca (Mexican style skeleton)​.

Available while stocks last for half term. Ask our teams for these from 21st October. Share a photo with us of your family's creations.
A kids activity sheet for day of the dead
A day of the dead inspired dessert margarita, new to the menu. Made with melted chocolate, tequila and triple sec.

CATRINA'S CHOCOLATE ORANGE MARGARITA

A tequila-based cocktail, shaken with zesty triple sec and melted chocolate makes this an extra velvety and indulgent tipple. Catrina's Chocolate Orange Margarita is our newest cocktail created to celebrate Day of the Dead. 
Guac on the gram
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