Culinaria Restaurant Week, benefiting the non-profit Culinaria organization runs from January 18th through February 1st. Among the many participating establishments in Culinaria's Restaurant Weeks, several notable restaurants have announced their special menu offerings.
Costa Pacifica is presenting a $35 three-course dinner menu featuring Marinero Rice with shrimp, octopus, and fish as an appetizer, followed by Chamorro al Guajillo - a guajillo-infused braised pork shank served with pinto beans and guacamole. The menu concludes with Flan de Elote, a house-made sweet corn custard topped with cajeta and pecans. Their menu will be available Monday through Sunday from 11am - 2am for dine in only.
Chamorro al Guajillo dish at Costa Pacifica
Smashin Crab is presenting two prix-fixe options. Their $20 lunch menu features Southern starters like jalapeño-studded Hush Puppies or Fried Okra, followed by seafood sandwiches including Soft Shell Crab or Combo Po'Boys, ending with desserts like Beignet Fries or Banana Pudding.
The $45 dinner menu elevates the experience with Seafood Gumbo, Cajun Spring Rolls, or Boudin Balls to start. Entrée selections include a generous Low Country Boil with two snow crab clusters, Lobster Roll, or Colossal Shrimp Pasta. Dinner concludes with Key Lime Pie, Bread Pudding, or Turtle Brownie à la Mode.Smashin Crab's Culinaria menu will be available at all 3 San Antonio area locations throughout the day.
The Barn Door offers a $25 Sunday brunch featuring fresh fruit and homemade biscuits to start, followed by either an 8 oz Ribeye with eggs and hash browns or a Twice Baked Potato Omelet, concluding with homemade pie.
Acenar will welcome guests Monday through Friday, offering both lunch and dinner options. The lunch menu, priced at $20 per person and available from 11am to 2:30pm, features first course options of Mexican Caesar Salad or Azteca Soup, followed by a choice of Grilled Fish Tacos or Arrachera for the main course.
The dinner menu, at $35 per person, is served from 5pm until close. Dinner guests can begin their experience with delicious first courses like the Ahi Tuna Tostada or Chicken Tinga Empanadas. Main course selections include the Chicken Chipotle served with spinach con queso and Short Rib Tacos featuring guajillo-braised meat. Both of the lunch & dinner dining experiences conclude with a choice of their signature Pastel de Tres Leches or Acenar Bread Pudding.
Copa Wine Bar offers an exceptional value with their $45 dinner for two. The experience begins with a choice between their curated Charcuterie Plate or two appetizers from their selection including Fire Roasted Feta, Mushroom Pesto Flatbread, Brisket Nachos, Mediterranean Dip, or Cheese Plate. The main course features a 12" artisanal pizza with options ranging from classic Caprese with balsamic glaze to the innovative Drunk Pig Pizza topped with pink sherry sauce, ground ham, sausage, and red onions.
Their Salchicha Picante, featuring hot capicola ham, spicy Italian sausage, jalapeños, and hot honey, offers a spicier option. A 10" gluten-free crust is available. The deal includes a bottle of select wines from their Culinaria Menu, with the added benefit of half-price to-go bottles of wine and beer. Guests can dine on Copa's special menu from Monday - Saturday from 3pm - 10pm.
Little Red Barn Steakhouse presents both lunch and dinner options for Restaurant Weeks. Their $20 lunch menu includes a drink, salad, side, and roll with entrée choices of a 6 oz Sirloin with Shrimp, the Ringo (a chop steak with smothered onions, jalapeños, and cheddar), or Fried Pork Chop with three homemade gravies. The $35 dinner menu features premium cuts including a 6 oz Dean & Peeler Filet, Steak & Shrimp, or an 8 oz Ribeye, complemented by classic desserts like Apple Pie à la Mode or Cheesecake.
The Los Barrios Restaurant Group's three locations - Los Barrios restaurant, Hacienda De Los Barrios, and Viola's Ventanas - will offer their special menus Tuesday through Sunday. Each location's lunch menu is priced at $20 per person and dinner at $30 per person. For lunch, served from 11am to 3pm, guests can enjoy a warming Tortilla Soup to start, followed by a Quesa Taco with choice of chicken or beef fajita, concluding with a traditional Sopapilla dessert.
The dinner menu begins with a traditional Beef Empanada, followed by Pollo En Salsa - featuring grilled chicken breasts topped with choice of salsa and Queso Chihuahua, served with Spanish rice and frijoles a la charra. A Creamy Vanilla Flan provides a sweet finale to the meal.
A full list of participants in Culinaria Restaurant Weeks can be found on their website here. Proceeds support Culinaria's mission of emergency relief for food service workers and culinary education initiatives. The non-profit has provided over $1 million in direct aid to local industry workers during recent crises.
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