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Mexican Farmhouse Dinner

  • Defiance Ridge Vineyards 2711 South Missouri 94 Defiance, MO, 63341 United States (map)

Inspired by our desire to nurture people through food and wine, each month we host an intimate multicourse dinner in our indoor pavilion space. This month’s theme will encompass authentic Mexican cuisine and spirits in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. We are thrilled to host Maricarmen who is a certified Tequila expert ™ as our guest speaker and taste guide for the evening!

Maricarmen is an official catadora with more than 15 years of experience in event organization and catering throughout the USA and Mexico. She is highly connected with the tequila and Mezcal industries, with importers and distributors throughout these countries. Maricarmen is very well-rounded in the knowledge of each agave spirit that has a denomination of origin in Mexico, which includes Tequila, Mezcal, Raicilla, Sotol, and Bacanora. Her expertise is in creating wonderful experiences by working with renowned chefs all over the United States and Mexico.

  • 5-course Tasting Menu: $80 per person (includes gratuity, not tax)

  • 5-course Tasting Menu with Authentic Tequila and Mezcal Flight: $120 per person (includes gratuity, not tax)

  • Arrival Time: 6:00 PM / Dinner Served: 6:30 PM

  • Limited seating. Reservations and tickets required

  • Tickets available below

  • If you would like to make a seating request, please do so in the comment section when purchasing tickets

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FIRST COURSE
Shrimp Ceviche

jumbo shrimp, citrus, red onion, jalapeno, mango, cilantro, house tortilla chips

Paired with 30-30 Tequila Blanco

SECOND COURSE
Street Tacos

chicken thighs marinated in chipotle and orange juice, poblano peppers, red onion, queso fresco, cilantro, served on a corn tortilla

Paired with 30-30 Tequila Reposado

THIRD COURSE
Pozole

pork shoulder, onion, oregano, bay leaves, garlic, enchilada sauce and hominy. Slow-cooked and garnished with green cabbage

Paired with Complice Mezcal Origen Espadin

FOURTH COURSE
Beef Tenderloin

sous vide filet of beef, bark beer mole, fresh guacamole, grilled corn, chili pepper, almonds, cranberries, dark chocolate, tomato, and sesame seeds

Paired with 30-30 Tequila Anejo

FIFTH COURSE
Flourless Chocolate Torte

dark chocolate, vanilla bean, cold smoked strawberries and kiwi

Paired with Complice Mezcal Cuishe

Earlier Event: May 5
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