Together, Chefs Gabe and Kaelin will celebrate the cuisine of Oaxaca with an exclusive one-night tasting experience comprised of the bounty of ingredients directly from Oaxaca to the Ometeo dining room, with each dish focusing and highlighting scratch-made moles. The 5 Course Tasting Menu is $95 per guest and Ometeo's full beverage menu will be available and all drinks charged based on consumption.
Chef Kaelin, born and raised in Oaxaca, spent his youth between his mother's cooking school, Seasons of My Heart, and his father's tomato farm. Chef Kaelin was most recently the Executive Chef for Thomas Keller’s Mexican concept, La Calenda in Yountville, California before returning back to Oaxaca to celebrate his Mother Susana Trilling by leading Seasons of My Heart Culinary School into the next generation.
Chef Gabe Erales and Chef Kaelin's friendship began in 2017 during their residency at Noma in Tulum, where Kaelin joined the team to stage and quickly became one of Gabe's closest collaborators. Their connection deepened through a shared passion for Mexican cuisine, leading Gabe to spend time in Oaxaca cooking alongside Kaelin's mother, renowned chef, educator, and cookbook author Susana Trilling, who became both a mentor and dear friend. Over the years, Gabe and Kaelin have traveled throughout Mexico together, cooking, learning, and exploring regional culinary traditions, and Kaelin has also appeared as a guest chef at Gabe's former restaurant, Bacalar.
In the weeks leading up to their dinner at Ometeo, the two chefs will reunite in Oaxaca, where Kaelin will be hosting the final graduating class of the Oído Foundation. While there, they will continue collaborating on the menu and vision for their upcoming dinner, bringing years of friendship and shared culinary experiences to the event.
Discover Oaxaca will have two dinner seatings - 6PM and 8:30PM. Reservations are required and a fee of $25 per guest will apply to all reservations cancelled within 5 days of the event.
Gulf Shrimp, ½ Lobster, Scallop, & Grilled Octopus$97
La Milpa Fajita
Chayote, Corn Ribs, Zucchini (Vegetarian)
Subject to Seasonal Changes
$27
La Milpa
Crispy Sweet Potato
Garlic Labneh, Burnt Honey Salsa
$12
Esquites
Cotija, Lime Crema, Epazote Mayo, House Tajín
$7
Frijoles Charros
Heirloom Beans, Epazote, Chile Morita
$6
Refritos
Heirloom Black Beans, Pork Lard, Queso Cotija, Cilantro
$6
Arroz Rojo
Queso Cotija, Cilantro
$5
* This item is served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Lunch
Monday-Friday 11:30-4PM
Para La Mesa
Chips & Salsas
With Our Complements- Buen Provecho!
Warm Chips Served with Our Two Made-From-Scratch Salsas: Ranchera y Salsa Verde Cruda
Guacamole
Mexican Avocado, Chile Serrano, Lime, Onion, Herb Oil, Cotija
* This item is served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
BRUNCH
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM-4PM
PARA LA MESA
Chips & Salsas
With Our Complements- Buen Provecho!
Warm Chips Served with Our Two Made-From-Scratch Salsas: Ranchera y Salsa Verde Cruda
Guacamole
Mexican Avocado, Chile Serrano, Lime, Onion, Herb Oil, Cotija
Chayote, Corn Ribs, Zucchini (Vegetarian)
Subject to Seasonal Changes
$27
* This item is served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Monday-Friday 3-6PM & ALL DAY Sunday Specials are available at the Indoor & Outdoor Bars.
La Comida
Dancing Molly Oysters*
6 Oysters, Fried Saltines
Half dozen$12
Passionfruit Mignonette
Michelada Mix, Serrano, House Tajín
Chicken Tinga Tacos (2 Tacos)
Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, Onions, Cilantro
$10
Carnitas De Puerco Tacos (2 Tacos)
Pickled Onion, Salsa Verde Cruda
$10
Hongos Tacos (2 Tacos)
Mixed Mushrooms en Salsa Colorado, Queso Cotija, Onions, Cilantro
Coconut Rum, Pineapple Jarritos, Lime, House Tajín
$12
Frozen Margarita
Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime, Salt
$12
Chelas
Monopolio (draft)
Negra
$7
Monopolio (draft)
Clara
$7
Tecate (canned)
$5
Mini Coronita (7oz bottle)
$3
Vino
Happy Hour Wines
Red, White, Rosé, & Sparkling
$10
* This item is served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Desserts
After Dinner
Flights 3 pours, 1oz. each
Don Julio Tequila Flight
Don Julio Blanco, Don Julio Rosado, Don Julio Añejo
RIbeye Bistec, Roasted Jalapeño, Spring Onion, & Poblano Salsa Verde Cruda, Cotija (GF, DF upon request)
---> Make it Tacos de Costra, Add Crispy Manchego Cheese $3
$22
Quesadilla Machete
Queso Oaxaca, Rajas, Salsa Frita, Lime Crema (GF)
..$18
Add Chorizo Verde (GF) +$4
Add Vegetales (GF, V) +$4
Add Chicken Tinga (GF) +$4
* This item is served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
The Ometeo Lunch Box
Entree Choice of Burrito, Enchiladas, or Chicken Torta with choice of side: Caesar Salad, Rice & Beans, or Tortilla Soup plus Chips, Salsa, and side of Guac also included! and choice of Beverage: Lemonade, Iced Tea or Agua Fresca
