Nayarit Tasting Menu

Available for dinner Monday - Saturday from June 19 - July 26

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 Nayarit!

History & Background

Nayarit is a small state on Mexico’s Pacific coast, nestled between the ocean and the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. Its highlands are home to Indigenous communities, such as the Huichol and Cora, known for their vibrant beadwork, intricate yarn art, and traditional farming practices. Nayarit holds the national record for Pueblos Mágicos, with nine Magical Towns that reflect the state’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Among them is Mexcaltitán, a man-made island of canals often referred to as the “Venice of Mexico,” believed by some to be the legendary Aztlán or the birthplace of the Aztecs. The cuisine of Nayarit is a bold mix of coastal and inland flavors. Signature dishes like Pescado Zarandeado and Aguachile highlight its seafood traditions, while the region’s fertile land yields fruits like mangoes, pineapples, bananas, avocados, and dragon fruit. We hope you enjoy this menu—a tribute to Nayarit’s rich, and often overlooked, culinary legacy.