Downtown Tucson’s Penca is hosting a five-course “Noches de Penca” dinner with two seating times at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23.

From the start, Penca has always tackled Mexico City-inspired cuisine, but with new executive chef David Solorzano, his inspiration veers off into the influences of Central Mexico.

Chef Solorzano has crafted all five courses to represent a finer side of Mexican cuisine, including a mole dish near the top of the menu and finishing off the evening with a mole-inspired dessert.

Seats are $60 per person and you’ll need to make reservations beforehand.

Noches de Penca Dinner Menu

Preludio

• Endivia, Betabel, Naranja, Vinagreta de Mole Rosa – endive, beet, orange, and a pink mole vinaigrette

Interludio

• Mole Blanco, Zanahoria, Aceite de Carbon – white mole, carrot, and charcoal oil

Pocomas

• Tagliolini de Mesquite, Langosta, Calabacita, Bottarga de Corazon – mesquite tagliolini, lobster, squash, and heart bottarga

Climax

• Pez Rojo, Pure De Tamarindo, Emulsion de Coco y Habanero, Vinagreta de Limon – redfish, tamarind puree, coconut habanero emulsion, and lemon vinaigrette

Outro

• Mole Rosa, Fresa, Frambuesa, Jamaica y Yogurt – pink mole, strawberry, raspberry, hibiscus, and yogurt

Penca is located at 50 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information and to make your reservation, visit  pencarestaurante.com or call (520) 203-7681.