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ossetra caviar ($25). The tostada of bluefin tuna, perched on a crisp blue-corn tortilla, is sprinkled with fried leeks, microgreens, and drizzled with fresh uni cream ($26), while the salmon aguachile is dressed simply with sliced fennel, cucumber, mint, and pickled onions ($26). Tacos y masa, of which there are five to choose from, have their own special place on the à la carte menu. Highlights include the tacos mar y tierra, where Gulf shrimp are bathed in adobo and layered with a confit of beef cheek, avocado, and a crunchy cheese crisp ($23) and the tacos de maitake al pastor, a vegetarian option made with hen-of-the-woods mushrooms (maitake) in the style of the traditional pork al pastor, dressed with fresh pineapple and scented with vanilla ($23). Larger main courses range from sea bass with boulangère potatoes and salsa veracruzana ($48) and fideo seco, a vermicelli pasta tossed with chicharrón, avocado, seasonal mushrooms, and queso fresco ($35) to carne asada made with New York strip and tender beef cheek ($95). Desserts — a stunning highlight — focus on Mexico's foundational flavors of vanilla, cacao, and coffee ($22 each). Take, for example, his cacao confection centered around a single-origin chocolate. The evening I visited, the multi-component dessert featured a chocolate puff pastry created with cacao nibs — a rustic but buttery bark-like presentation layered with chocolate cremeux, milk chocolate, and lime-scented ice cream, with a compote of passionfruit. Exquisite! Mayahuel, 811 Buffalo Park Dr. in Autry Park, mayahuelrestaurant.com. Mayahuel Restaurant The Discipline and Artistry of Your next chapter, elevated — join Tanglewood's distinguished senior circle. Starting at $4,195. Schedule your tour and learn why The Doliver is the contemporary choice for senior living. INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE Schedule a tour now! Call (346) 258-3407 or info@doliveroftanglewood.com Discover more at doliveroftanglewood.com