Mexta
5-Course Elevated Pan-Mexican Tasting Event
Opened in March of 2024, this Michelin Guide Recommended eatery in Downtown’s historic Littlefield Building brings truly elevated Mexican cuisine to a city that has no shortage of Mexican restaurants. Chef Mikel Alonso Garcia comes to Austin as the acclaimed chef and proprietor of Biko, a Michelin-Starred restaurant in Mexico City. He is also the head of the Culinary Institute of Southwest University in El Paso. Mexta, which is a mash-up of “Mex” and “ATX,” offers familiar favorites, like guacamole and ceviche, but also lesser-seen regional favorites, like pork belly with Oaxacan peanut sauce and tikin xic salmon with xnipec salsa. And it’s all served up under a stunning wooden ceiling inspired by a full moon ceremony in Tamaulipas. “A stylish spot” is how the Michelin Guide describes Mexta, “offering refined takes on classic Mexican preparations…Sauces especially impress.” We are so looking forward to discovering Mexta and to hearing more from Chef Alonso Garcia about his food ideas. Join us!
About the Host:
Mikel Alonso Garcia
Co-Chef/Owner
Chef Mikel Alonso Garcia, who hails from Biarritz, France, is a Luis Irizar Cooking School graduate. He is the head of the Culinary Institute of Southwest University in El Paso, and his previous restaurant, Biko, earned a Michelin Star.
The Lineup
Course #1 will be served family-style; courses #2-#5 will be individually plated. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Mexta Guacamole
michoacán hass avocado, tomatillo, spring onion, cherry tomato, micro cilantro, leek ash, serrano
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Pork Belly Taco
corn tortilla, slow cooked pork belly, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, creamy guacamole, salsa verde, roasted lime
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Pacific Red Snapper Ceviche
red snapper, lemon, tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro
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Smoked Filet Mignon
oaxacan mole negro, broccolini, green bean, celery root purée, leek ash
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Flan de la Abuela
grandma's custard, caramel, vanilla ice cream
Mexta
106 E 6th St Suite #110
Austin, TX 78701
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.
- 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.
- 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 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, Milk/Cream, Cheese, Fish, Shellfish, Mushroom. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Butter, Garlic (cooked), Onion (cooked), Onion (raw), Shallot, Almond, Brazil Nut, Coconut, Hazelnut, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut. 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.
