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Yucatán Tasting Menu

Available for dinner Monday - Saturday from April 3 - May 3

Caracol's menus are culinary tours along the Mexican coasts, shared by 16 of the country's coastal states. To further spotlight the wide variety of dishes between states, we are introducing a tasting menu series. Each optional tasting menu is featured for a month, showcasing a specific coastal state. Join us for this month's tasting menu based on Yucatán!


History & Background

Yucatán, located on the southern tip of Mexico, is rich in history. Before the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th century, the Mayan civilization had once thrived in the Yucatán peninsula. Known for their sophisticated culture, the Mayans made significant advancements in astronomy, mathematics, hieroglyphics, and monumental architecture, including pyramids and temples - these ruins are still found throughout Yucatán today! The cuisine has its unique style and is very different from what most people consider Mexican food. It’s known for its blend of Mayan, Spanish, and Caribbean influences, featuring signature dishes like Cochinita Pibil, Papadzules, Sopa de Lima, Huevos Motuleños, Panuchos, Relleno Negro, Marquesitas, Sikil Pak, and Tikin Xic. It is also the largest producer of the habanero pepper in all of Mexico and the birth state of achiote. Popular fruits include dragon fruit, mamey, papaya, guanábana, guava, pineapple, orange, and coconut. We hope you enjoy this menu and our interpretation of this state’s exotic cuisine!


Entremes

Panucho con Cochinita Pibil

stuffed masa cake, slow-cooked pork rubbed in achiote, refritos, hard-boiled egg, pickled onions

Monte Xanic Rosé, Valle de Ojos Negros, México


 Entrada

Pulpo en Recado Negro

grilled octopus, charred chile paste, potatoes, chorizo, sikil pak– puréed pumpkin seeds

Playa Rosa – mezcal, dragon fruit, lime juice, dragon fruit syrup, Chambord, Huana Guanábana liqueur, Aperol


Plato Fuerte

Tikin Xic

achiote-rubbed grouper wrapped in banana leaf, black beans and rice, jicama salad, habanero salsa

Kruger Grenache, Valle de Guadalupe, México


Postre

Pirámide de Chocolate

flourless chocolate cake, cremoso de guanábana, pineapple compote, raspberry sorbet

Chichén Itzá - Kraken black spiced rum, macadamia liqueur, Licor 43 chocolate, Kalani coconut liqueur, milk


$75 per person plus tax & gratuity

$36 per person for optional beverage pairing

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