Descanso Restaurant in Costa Mesa is making spirits bright this season with a three-course Holiday Pop-Up Dinner Menu on Monday, December 20 and 27 from 4-9 p.m. The modern taqueria, known for creative, Central Mexican street-inspired cuisine, also welcomes the return of the Family Style Pozole holiday takeout special available on select dates through January 2, 2022.
Courtesy of Executive Chef Fonzy de Zuniga, the Holiday Pop-Up Dinners feature an elevated, three-course menu of Descanso’s most popular dishes and choice of libation for $35 per person. Start with the Choriqueso Verde, Elote Asado or Clasico Guacamole and select from favorite entrees including the vegetarian Poblano Rajas, flavorful Agave Glazed Salmon or savory Crispy Carnitas Skillet. No dining experience is complete without something sweet—choose from the Flan with hibiscus dust or Tarta de Limon. Pair your meal with one of Descanso’s specialty margaritas like the refreshing Cucumber + Sal, spicy Bad Hombre, or choice of beer or wine. For future pop-up dinner dates, follow Descanso on social media @descansorestaurant.
Elevate your family tradition or start a new one with Descanso’s Family Style Pozole, available for takeout on select days through January 2, 2022. Indulge in the traditional Mexican stew for the ultimate cool-weather comfort food. Descanso’s slow-simmered Pozole Rojo is made of hominy, guajillo chile broth, pulled pork, red onion, chile peron, and oregano, and comes with additional fixings to add at home.
POP UP MENU
by Chef Fonzy DeZuniga
First Course
(Choose One)
Choriqueso Verde
Green Chorizo, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado y Chile Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles and Flour Tortillas
Elote Asado
Grilled Sweet White Corn, Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese and Chile Con Limon Powder
Clasico Guacamole
Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onion, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Tortilla Chips
Second Course
(Choose One)
Poblano Rajas (See Photo Below)
Poblano chiles, white wine reduction crema, onions, mushrooms, corn, serrano chiles, tres quesos and refried pinto beans. served with corn tortillas
Crispy Carnitas Skillet
Seared slow-cooked pork, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, refried pinto beans, shaved onion, serrano chiles and corn tortillas. add queso frito (5)
Agave Glazed Salmon (See Photo Below)
7oz pan-seared salmon, mezcal lemon agave glaze, sweet peppers, onions, summer vegetables, roasted potatoes, orange segments and chile con limon
Third Course
(Choose One)
Tarta de Limon
Deconstructed pie de limon, fresh juiced lime, baked galletas maria crumbs, cream cheese and raspberry jam
Flan
Caramel baked custard flan, berries and hibiscus dust
Libation
(Choose One)
Any Specialty Margarita | Any Draft Beer | Any Glass of Wine
