Yang Di/Shanghai Daily news

Crowne Plaza is now hosting a Mexican Buffet Fiesta to give "south-of-the-border" food enthusiasts the chance to satisfy their cravings for authentic, hot and flavorful Mexican cuisine.
Guests can tantalize their taste buds with a wide range of authentic Mexican dishes produced by two guest Mexican chefs and immerse themselves in an exotic atmosphere specially created for the event.
The Crowne Cafe is decked out in party decorations that set the "south-of-the-border" mood to the beat of genuine Mexican music under red, white, yellow, and green streamers.
Hot, spicy and colorful - much like the country from where it hails - Mexican cuisine is one of the richest and most varied in the world. The characteristics of Mexican food depend on who cooks it and how it is cooked but it can be done to suit all palates.
Mexican guest chefs Roberto and Sergio have been invited especially for the fiesta which runs until Sunday. Because the very best ingredients are required, the guest chefs have brought Mexican chilies and tortillas to ensure guests get the true taste of traditional Mexican cuisine.
"Mexican food is 4,000 years old, and in 40 centuries the Mexican people have created an astonishing cuisine with some 700 dishes. Mexican food is synonymous with chili but, of course, not all the dishes have chili and, furthermore, 80 percent of the chilies are sun-dried and smoked; thus not hot, only full of flavor," says Roberto.
The ideal Mexican dish is a harmonious blend of the spicy, the subtle, the sweet and sour and is equally satisfying to eye, nose and palate.
The fiesta's dishes include Chicken in Mole Poblano, Aztec Tortilla, Fish Yucatan, Seafood Camperche and Chiapaneco Chicken Soup which are among the most famous and which are recommended by the guest chefs.
Chicken in Mole Poblano is acclaimed as the national dish of Mexico. It's said that once one has tried it, he/she is hooked for life.
With roasted tomatoes, a touch of chipotle chili and chicken breasts, Chiapaneco Chicken soup is one of the most famous of all Mexican soups.
All guests are recommended to sample a variety of traditional Mexican dishes including Chicken Enchiladas (layers of shredded chicken breasts, corn tortilla, onions, olives, spices, green chili sauce and topped with Mexican cheese).
While Mexican food is reason enough to attend the fiesta there are is also Mexico's national drink tequila for each guest enjoying the buffet dinner.
The all-you-can-eat buffet dinner is 188 yuan plus service charge for each diner. Children under five eat for free (provided they are accompanied by two adults) and every sixth paying adult eats free of charge.

Date: through August 14, 6-10pm
Address: 400 Panyu Rd
Tel: 6280-8888 ext 11040