Mexico in the Őrség
Mexican-born chef and pastry chef Yazmin Salazar plays an equal role in shaping Pajta’s culinary identity. Her background brings Latin American flavour, acidity, spice and texture into a kitchen built around Hungarian ingredients and the Őrség landscape. Working alongside István Akács, she helps create a style that is progressive, personal and precise, with boldness kept in balance. Her pastry training also sharpens the kitchen’s attention to structure and detail. At Pajta, her perspective expands what local ingredients can become, while keeping the menu closely connected to the season.
“Our cuisine brings together Hungarian ingredients, Mexican influences and the individual perspectives of two chefs.”
Pajta
Pajta is a Michelin-starred destination restaurant in Őriszentpéter, surrounded by the forests, meadows and villages of the Őrség National Park. Opened in 2012 with only four tables, it has grown into an internationally recognised address while keeping a personal relationship with its guests. The kitchen is led by István Akács and Yazmin Salazar, whose shared work brings Hungarian ingredients together with subtle Mexican influences. With Kástu cabins nearby, Pajta offers a full experience built around gastronomy and nature.
