This year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in Sonoran Restaurant Week from September 5-14. Also, National Hispanic rustiHeritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.
Thankfully, you don’t have to wait until then to taste these exclusive Sonoran Restaurant Week menus.
Tapas Blue corn tortilla topped with refried black beans, dressed elote-style corn relish, and garnished with cilantro and sliced radish. Served with a drizzle of avocado crema
Entree:
Huaraches de Nopal con Carne Our house-made pink corn tortilla layered with grilled nopales, melted cheese, specially seasoned carne asada, and pico with a drizzle of crema and garnished with cilantro, chopped radish, and orange zest
Dessert
Prickly Pear Tart Sweetened pink masa formed into a sugar-coated flower shell with candied prickly pear filling. Garnished with fresh meringue, mint, and drizzle of prickly pear syrup, served with a side of lime sorbet
Cocktail
Patron Reposado Tequila with agave syrup infused with clove, prickly pear, and cinnamon. Garnished with hibiscus flower and lime wheel
Chile en Nogada An iconic Mexican masterpiece – fire-roasted poblano pepper filled with savory picadillo, cloaked in silky walnut cream, and crowned with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley. A dish as rich in flavor as it is in tradition.
Combo Plate at La Olla Mexican Cafe (Photo by J. Martin Harris Photography)
PRIX FIXE MENU – $35/Person
Chips & Salsa
Appetizer (Choose One):
Shrimp Duo – One shrimp empanada paired with one shrimp diablo chico OR
Chico Nachos De La Olla – House corn chips topped with chicken, chorizo black beans, chili con queso, melted cheddar, garnished with smoked poblano crema, fresca, and guacamole
Entrée (Choose One):
Surf & Turf – Three manchego shrimp paired with house carne asada, served with rice, calabacitas, and a warm hand-stretched tortilla OR
Traditional Trio – Tamale of the day, cheese enchilada, ground beef taco made the old-fashioned way, served with rice, beans, and calabacitas
Dessert (Choose One):
Chocolate Jalapeño Ice Cream – Rich, dark chocolate jalapeño ice cream, drizzled with raspberry coulis and sauce anglaise OR
Flan – Creamy custard with a delicate caramel sauce
Prix Fixe Menu at All Four Locations – $45 for Two Guests
Course Uno (choice of):
House-made Queso Dip – served with chips and fire-roasted salsas
Fresh Guacamole Dip – served with chips and fire-roasted salsas
Course Dos (choice of one entrée per guest):
Birria Taco Platter – with choice of black beans, smashed beans, or calabacitas
Crispy Fish Taco Platter – with choice of black beans, smashed beans, or calabacitas
Mexico City-Style Quesadilla (V) – stuffed with sautéed squash, with choice of black beans, smashed beans, or calabacitas
El Bandito Burrito! – flour tortilla stuffed with grilled adobo steak, grilled Poc Chuc chicken, and sautéed fajita veggies; filled with choice of beans, smothered in red chili sauce, and topped with guacamole and Seis sauce
Chorizo Torta A true Sonoran torta stacked with Vera Earl Premium beef chorizo, a golden cheese crust, creamy guacamole, and a touch of mayo, finished with fresh cilantro and onion on a toasted bolillo roll. Served with crispy fries for the perfect sidekick.
