THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2027

While Oaxaca is world-renowned for its mezcal, it also boasts a thriving, innovative craft beer scene. 

For the first time, we have expanded the festival to showcase some of Oaxaca’s most beloved craft breweries and local meads! 

Meet the brewers, discover how local fruits and spices are shaping unique regional flavors, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of incredible food and cold drinks.

• Date: Thursday, February 25, 2027
• Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 
• Location: Ancestral Tradicional Restaurant & Garden, Pino Suárez #409
• Price: $120 per person USD (Includes multi-course lunch, craft beer and mead tastings, gratuity and tax)

• Meet the Brewers: The visionaries behind the local craft scene will be on-site to personally pour your brews and share the stories behind these hyper-local recipes.
• Oaxacan Ingredients: Learn how modern craft brewing techniques are being blended with local elements, utilizing distinct regional fruits and spices.
• A Festive Favorite Venue: We love this place so much that this marks the third consecutive year the festival is returning to Ancestral Tradicional. It is a beautiful, locally owned gem celebrated for preserving traditional Oaxacan cooking and elevating it to a spectacular level.
• The Vibe: A laid-back, chill afternoon in a charming outdoor garden setting, complete with welcoming service, cold beers, and great company.

Enjoy a substantial, multi-course afternoon feast designed to perfectly pair with the day's beer selections:

• To Share: A curated series of traditional, family-style appetizers.
• The Main Course: Two distinct, elevated Oaxacan main courses.
• To Finish: A refreshing, locally inspired dessert.

Note: Garden seating for this exclusive pairing lunch is limited. 

Secure your spot to explore a side of Oaxaca's beverage culture that most travelers miss!

MEET THE CHEF

Xaok - a creative play on the letters and phonetics of Oaxaca - takes contemporary Mexican cuisine to a whole new level.

Xaok delivers a dining experience unlike anything else happening in the city right now. 

In a beautifully understated setting where the food takes center stage, this exclusive 4-course wine dinner showcases how indigenous ingredients can be transformed into extraordinary works of art. 

Every single dish tastes just as spectacular (muy rico!) as it is beautiful to look at.

• Date: Thursday, February 25, 2027
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Xaok, División Ote. 227A, Santa María del Marquesado, Ex-Marquezado, Oaxaca
• División Ote. 227A, Santa María del Marquesado, Ex-Marquezado
• Price: $185 per person USD (Includes a 4-course dinner, premium wine pairings, gratuity and tax)

• The Magic of Chef Uriel: Meet chef-owner Uriel García Hernández, who is gaining acclaim for his visionary ability to elevate traditional, local ingredients into stunning contemporary masterpieces.
• Seamless Service: Xaok's incredibly attentive staff ensures a flawless transition from kitchen to table, allowing you to simply sit back, relax, and fully immerse yourself in the culinary journey.
• Curated Wine Pairings: Each course is thoughtfully paired with an  exceptional Mexican wine, chosen by the winemaker, to enhance the complex flavors of the menu.

• Menu Selections Required: You will be prompted to make your menu  selections (see menu options below) during the ticket checkout process.
• Group Seating Requests: Coming with friends? We want to make sure you can catch up comfortably. Please note the names of your party members in the form below at checkout so we can arrange a table to seat you all together.

Note: Because Xaok prioritizes an intimate, focused dining environment, seating for this evening is strictly limited. Reserve your table today for a truly memorable culinary expression.

SPONSORED in part by

XAOK

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