From Abuela's Kitchen to Al Barsha: The Heart Behind Querida

From Abuela’s Stove to Al Barsha

In a quiet village nestled deep in Mexico, meals weren’t just about feeding the family. They were about gathering, storytelling, laughter, and love. For Querida's co-founder, the heartbeat of this tradition was his abuela—his grandmother. She wasn’t a chef by profession, nor did she own a fancy kitchen. But what she lacked in wealth, she made up for in soul, spice, and an unwavering passion for feeding others.

Her kitchen was humble: cracked counters, dented pots, and a radio that only played static. But it was filled with magic. From spicy tamales wrapped in banana leaves to deeply comforting birria, every dish carried warmth and care. “Abuela doesn't cook with recipes, she cooks with her heart.”

Years later, those memories came to life in Dubai. Querida isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an homage. Every taco folded, every salsa served, is inspired by the same love Abuela poured into her home.

The founders didn’t come from wealth—they came with stories, determination, and the memory of an abuela who cooked for many with barely enough for five. Querida now stands proud in Al Barsha, offering Mexican food that’s more than just delicious—it’s personal.

So the next time you taste our birria tacos or creamy tres leches, know you’re sharing a story that started in a little kitchen where love was the only ingredient that never ran out.