A Surf n Turf Mexican Feast for Midwest Visitors
Posted by admin on March 30, 2026 in Uncategorized
Not long ago I cooked for a small dinner party in San Marcos, and the location could hardly have been better. The hosts were incredibly gracious to me, my crew, and every guest at the table. Everyone sipped Margaritas and nibbled hors d’Oeuvres on the back veranda, perched on a hill with a sunset view and a fire pit right in the middle.
A businessman and his wife hosted the evening for out-of-town guests from the Midwest who were visiting for a San Diego business convention. The atmosphere remained easygoing, full of laughter and clinking glasses — a lovely setting and meal that gave everyone a break from the usual work routine.
The hosts requested an elegant Surf n Turf Mexican menu so their visitors could taste San Diego cuisine at its best. I love building recipes and menus that suit the mood and preferences of my clients and their gatherings. Here is how the evening’s menu took shape:
What We Served That Night
- First Course: Mexican ceviche with sashimi-grade halibut and baby shrimp, salsa fresca, guacamole, and organic tortilla chips, served with Margaritas, wine, and beer.
- Second Course: Beer-battered and breaded jumbo scampi with a sweet chili crema sauce, accompanied by more Margaritas, wine, and beer.
- Third Course: Carne asada and grilled halibut tacos with salsa fresca, shredded cabbage, Mexican crema sauce, and avocado, plus Cuban black beans and Spanish rice, served with wine and beer.
- Fourth Course: Mexican chocolate turtle minks drizzled with cajeta (a Mexican caramel sauce), topped with McDonnel’s vanilla bean ice cream — the best organic creamery around these parts — and toasted pecans.
YEAH, IT WAS GOOD.
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From the first ceviche to the final chocolate dessert, this menu shows how a Surf n Turf approach can blend coastal Mexican flavors with a relaxed, celebratory mood. If you are hosting out-of-town guests or planning a business dinner, a custom menu can be tailored to your setting, your guests, and the occasion.