Caracol
5-Course Commemorating Coastal Mexico Tasting Event
Opened way back in 2013, this popular Uptown eatery has kept things fresh over the years, landing on such 2025 lists as Houston Chronicle’s “Top 30 Mexican in Houston,” Infatuation’s “Best Seafood Restaurants in Houston,” and Forbes’ “Houston’s Top Four Latin American Restaurants.” Hailing from the James Beard Award-nominated culinary team of Chef Hugo Ortega and his wife Tracy Vaught, who gave the city the acclaimed Hugo’s, Carocol (which means “snail”) features a menu that is a culinary tour along the Mexican coasts, which are shared by 16 of the country’s states. Here, diners find all kinds of crudos and ceviches, mains like cremoso de camarón (wood-grilled chile-rubbed shrimp), callo de hacha (pan-seared sea scallops with roasted cauliflower), meat dishes like costillas de res (braised short ribs) and duck leg confit with mole xico, and scrumptious desserts like passion fruit flan and churros with dulce de leche. “Stunning,” says Forbes, while Houston Chronicle calls Caracol “a Houston classic…the flavors are emphatic and the experience joyful.” Well, who among us can’t use a little more joy in our lives? See you there!
About the Host:
Sergio Mendoza
Head Chef
Originally from Matamoros, Mexico, Chef Sergio Mendoza serves as the Head Chef at Caracol, bringing over 10 years of culinary experience to the table. Prior to Caracol, he honed his craft at Xochi and Hugo’s Restaurant as a Sous Chef.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Mushroom Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Ceviche de Chile Canario
lime-cured red snapper, chile canario, cucumber, cherry tomato, pearl onion, cilantro, radish
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Tetela
blue masa envelope, hoja santa, quesillo, mole coloradito
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Ostiones Asados
wood-roasted gulf oyster, chipotle butter, cheese, toasted breadcrumbs
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Carne Asada con Mole Negro
grilled angus prime ribeye, scalloped potato, mole negro
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El Coco
chocolate shell, coconut buttercream, coconut ganache, coconut streusel, whipped coconut, passion fruit sauce
Caracol
2200 Post Oak Blvd #160
Houston, TX 77056
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Peanut, Tree Nut. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Alliums. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
