Where’s my Valentine’s couples at?? The Zoca kitchen is already prepping hard for Sunday. Like this for example: a shrimp and spinach tamal, wrapped and steamed in banana leaves served with green mole. The dish is inspired by Chiapas, Mexico where Ernesto and myself will be visiting in April, part of a gastronomy week put on by IME- El Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior.
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Besides devoting much of my time at Zocalo as a server, I am also a volunteer for the Healthy Start Program at Freeport Elementary. As the holiday season was fast approaching, many needs were arising from students and their families. The first thought that came to my mind to help those in need was to include Zocalo somehow. Having such a supportive owner, caring... read more...
Picture yourself on vacation in a beautiful Restaurant off the Pacific Coast with nothing on the agenda for the day. The breeze through the palm trees tosses your hair off your shoulder as you grab for traditional Mexican fare and of course…your cold beer. This is our setting at Zocalo daily (without the coast but with a great view of the Capitol) and could be a reality for you during... read more...
Buenos dias y feliz martes!! This is your chef reaching out to let you know we have switched up the lunch specials as well as the 2×20 menu! Both menus are now served with beans and rice on the same plate as the entree, something we have never done before! Items include a quesadilla filled with chorizo and potatoes as well as Mexican style pork chops in a chile verde salsa. Come check us out... read more...
When you hear about Mexico, what do you think about? Cancun? Cabo? For those of you that are a bit more adventurous you probably think of Guanajuato or Oaxaca. But I’m sure you don’t think about the state of Hidalgo. Hidalgo is my home state where I lived until I was 10 years old. I want to share some of the rich culinary and cultural treasures from Hidalgo, Mexico.
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Have you ever wanted to make Zocalo’s great agave nectar margaritas at home? You might want to learn with summer and pool parties just around the corner.
Mixologist and Professional Tequila Drinker Erick Castro will teach you the ropes with Don Julio Tequila.
Class starts at 6PM and space is extremely limited to get your Margarita Station. Come by to sample some of Don Julio’s great... read more...
