The Blanca Blue restaurant located at Garza Blanca Preserve in Puerto Vallarta has been enjoying the talents and inimitable presence of Chef Mario Castro this past year. This young chef originally from Oaxaca grew up in the USA and has been wowing residents and guests every day during his tenure here so far. His latest contribution to Blanca Blue Restaurant is the unveiling of his new Tapas Mestizas menu. This delicious new menu will be available in the raised area of the restaurant next to the luxury wine cellar to complement the main menu served at Blanca Blue.
Blanca Blue’s Tapas Mestizas
Tapas are part of a Spanish culinary tradition which sees groups sharing small savoury dishes and enjoying different bite-sized recipes over the course of a meal. Chef Castro has taken this sociable and fun tradition and married it with the punchy flavours and ingredients of Mexican cuisine. That’s why it’s called Tapas Mestizas; Mestiza/o is a word used to denote someone who has a mix of Spanish and Native Mexican blood, and that is just what this menu is – a mix of Spanish and Mexican traditions.
Recommendations from the Tapas Menu
There are many different dishes on this menu. Whether you want to enjoy a cocktail and a light snack, or you want to nibble while you wait for a table, these dishes are just perfect!
Pulpo a La Brasas
Octopus, grilled to perfection and served with mashed potato!
Camarones al Guajillo
Shrimp cooked with guajillo chillies and garlic.
Garra de Leon
Juicy scallops and cauliflower puree.
Tatemados
Delicious roasted vegetables with blue cheese served on fresh bread.
Carne Adobada
Juicy, tasty steak with caramelized onions served on a fluffy bread roll.
There are alternative dishes such as succulent mussels, fresh tuna, and spicy chorizo so all tastes are catered to!