Mojo Cuban Kitchen hosts six-course dinner with Chef Janos

Chef Janos Wilder at Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Mojo Cuban Kitchen hosts six-course dinner with Chef Janos

Oct 21, 20251 min read

The next R&D Dinner arrives on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar.

This one-night event brings chef Janos Wilder together with the Mojo culinary team for an inspired six-course collaboration that highlights Latin flavors, heritage ingredients, and creative pairings.

Tickets are available now at https://tucsonfoodie.com/events/november-r-and-d-dinner.

Chef Janos Wilder at Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Six Courses of Flavor and Craft

The six-course tasting menu includes:

  • Hamachi Leche de Tigre with candied limes, candied jalapeños, pickled ginger, and avocado
  • Bean Salad featuring local heritage beans, vinaigrette, and farmers cheese
  • Ropa Vieja Mini-Empanada served with olive chimichurri
  • Pork Belly cured in mojo with a red wine citrus gastrique and pickled pears
  • Pan-Seared Striped Bass with coconut milk pineapple rice, caramelized pineapple, and minted mango mojo
  • Cortadito Cake made with chocolate espresso cake, cortadito diplomat cream, hazelnut brittle, and prickly pear sauce
Pan-Seared Striped Bass at Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

How to Join the Dinner

General admission is $100 per guest. Drink pairings include:

  • Mojo Basic Pairing for $25
  • Mojo Premium Pairing for $50
Drink pairings at Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Learn more about Mojo in our recent feature: Experiencing a little bit of Havana at Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar. For more on chef Janos’ culinary legacy, visit Janos Prognosticates: The iconic chef muses on Tucson’s dining future.

Chef Janos Wilder at Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar is located at 1929 E. Grant Rd. For more information, visit mojocuban.com.

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