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El Leon Restaurant

El Leon, a contemporary Mexican restaurant located on the Christiansted boardwalk. The newest addition to the King Christian Hotel, El Leon offers waterfront dining in a light and bright atmosphere. Chef Liliana Ojeda has created a menu of authentic Mexican fare including homemade tortillas, a variety of scratch-made salsas, moles, fresh seafood, slow cooked pork pernil. You'll also find contemporary takes on all your Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos and enchiladas. The bar serves up unique margaritas and craft cocktails, along with a wide variety of Mezcals and Tequilas. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-3pm for lunch, and Wednesday-Monday from 3pm-6pm for Happy Hour and 6pm-10:30pm for dinner. Make your reservation now on OpenTable.

Location: Christiansted
Phone: (340) 773-6330

About the Food

El Leon offers authentic Mexican favorites, as well as elevated contemporary cuisine featuring fresh ingredients and bursting with delicious flavors. Don't miss out on some of the slow cooked delicacies like Pork Belly in Green Pipian Mole, Oxtail in Adobo Sauce and Cochinita Pibil. To see the complete food menu, visit our website.

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About the Drinks

Aside from your favorite cervezas, El Leon is crafting unique margaritas like tamarind and prickly pear, and specialty cocktails with a Mexican twist. To see the complete drink menu, click here.

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El Leon Restaurant is located on the Christiansted Boardwalk at the King Christian Hotel

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King Christian Hotel

The King Christian is a historic boutique hotel in the heart of Christiansted. King Christian Hotel is located along the Christiansted waterfront featuring access to dozens of restaurants, bars, shops, tours, activities, and the casino. The hotel offers 46 fully remodeled rooms featuring custom designed terra cotta flooring, bespoke furniture and floor to ceiling marble clad bathrooms. King Christian Hotel also offers a recently refurbished pool and sundeck, beautifully landscaped with plenty of lounge chairs and tables with umbrellas. The hotel is also home to El Leon Restaurant, Caroline's, Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters, Breakers Roar Tiki Bar, Cream & Co. and The Peacock Room bar and lounge.

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