SOLD OUT – Tequila Ocho Presents the Baja Dinner (Benefitting Feeding San Diego)
Date & Time
Friday, Oct 2
06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Location
Private Estate in Rancho Santa Fe
Description
Join us for a private dining experience in Rancho Santa Fe that features some of the top culinary talent from Baja California at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Spotlight on Baja Dinner. This exclusive, multi-course experience brings together three of the region’s most celebrated culinary talents Chefs Benito Molina, Drew Deckman, Esteban Lluis, and Oscar Torres for a memorable collaboration that honors the rich coastal bounty and culinary creativity that has made Baja California one of the top epicurean destinations on the West Coast. Wines will be provided by Paoloni Wines who will feature a Chardonnay and Sangiovese Dry Rosé.
And for a limited time, we’re adding something special to your evening: purchase a ticket to the Spotlight on Baja Dinner and we’ll include a complimentary ticket to the Sunday Grand Tasting.
That means you’ll enjoy an intimate, chef-driven Baja dining experience plus an afternoon exploring hundreds of wines, bites and culinary experiences at the Sunday Grand Tasting, all on us.
Reception
Chef Drew Deckman: Fresh Shucked Oysters | Mignonette
Dish: Morro Bay Pacific Gold Oysters | Pirul Mignonette | Olive Oil
Chef Esteban Lluis: Tuna Tostadita | Sea Urchin
Dish: Jurel Tostadita | Sea Urchin
Welcome Cocktails: Tequila Ocho 50/50 Freezer Martini
Menu
Course One – Chef Drew Deckman
Dish: San Diego Landed Pacific Bluefin Tuna | Halmay Sea Urchin | Monterrey Bay Seaweed | Chilled Saffron Broth | Meyer Lemon Dill
Tequila Pairing: Tequila Ocho | Terroir Select | Plata | “Rio Lerma” | 2026
Course Two – Chef Benito Molina
Dish: Spiny Lobster Taco | Refried Beans | Manzanilla Style
Tequila Pairing: Tequila Ocho | Terroir Select | Reposado | “El Nacimiento de Abajo” | 2025
Course Three – Oscar Torres
Dish: Roasted Young Chicken | Olive Mole | Tepache Glazed Turnip | Chicken Jus
Tequila Pairing: Tequila Ocho | Single Estate | Reposado | “Potrero Grande” | 2023
Course Four – Esteban Lluis
Dish: Rack of Lamb | Black Garlic | Cauliflower Puree | Pickled Vegetables | Creamed Greens | Lamb Jus
Tequila Pairing: Tequila Ocho | Single Estate | Añejo | “El Puertecito” | 2011
Dessert Course – Chef Cristina Diaz (Deckman’s)
Dish: Lemon-Sage Sherbet | Toasted Vanilla Cream | Raspberry | Almond Sponge | Watermelon
Tequila Pairing: Tequila Ocho | Single Estate | Añejo | “El Puertecito” | 2011
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