Pez Cantina, (401 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071; 213.258.2280) opens today with a breezy atmosphere of earth tones accented by turquoise, a giant stone fountain on the vine lined patio, onyx tables, open kitchen and private room’s Guadalajara-made fish chandelier.
They are serving a menu full of snacks (botanas) including Watermelon, avocado, jicama, queso fresco, sorrel, amaranth crackers, cucumber-jalapeno coulis; Chilaquiles (rojo or verde); Adobo grilled chicken wings, cactus fries, chile puya aioli; and Yucatan pork taquitos.
They also have soup and salads like Crispy duck, endive, jicama, green apple, cress, cashews, crispy shallots, cilantro-lime dressing. Sandwiches (pambazos) like the El Pez made with grilled dorado, cabbage pico de gallo, avocado, tartar sauce; A Huevo with chorizo scramble, refried beans, papas enchiladas, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco; and La Hawaiiana with shrimp cake, smoked ham, 24-hour tomatoes, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro aioli.
You can get tacos with numerous fillings like scallops, shrimp, oysters, crispy sweet breads, carne asada, chicken tinga, and beef tongue. As for raw, you will find a selection of ceviches, crudos, and seafood cocktails. As for large dishes, feast on Seared Sea Scallops, Crispy skin chicken, Guajillo braised beef cheeks, Grilled hanger steak, and Crispy Pata (pork shank).
Craft cocktails from Irene Martinez, who will be serving cocktails like mezcal margaritas.
