{"id":5764,"date":"2014-04-13T23:02:08","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T06:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5764"},"modified":"2017-05-23T11:34:28","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T18:34:28","slug":"zteja-southwestern-grill-costa-mesa-spring-menu-media-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5764","title":{"rendered":"Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill @ Costa Mesa – Spring Menu Media Tasting"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love Spring. \u00a0I think it’s the perfect season of the year, especially in Southern California. \u00a0There is plenty of sunshine and yet it’s not too hot nor too cold. \u00a0But another reason I was excited about the arrival of Spring was the new Spring Menu at Z’Tejas. \u00a0Using fresh seasonal ingredients, the new Spring Menu offers diners new innovative lunch and dinner entrees along with 2 additional specialty cocktails.<\/p>\n

\"\"The day is getting longer so the outdoor patio is perfect for hanging out with friends. \u00a0There are umbrellas to block the sun and heaters to warm the cool nights.<\/p>\n

\"ztejas-8\"<\/p>\n

If you have been to Z’Tejas, you know how addicting the corn bread is. \u00a0And the best part is it’s on the house! \u00a0I really think they should start selling these because I’d absolutely buy them to go.
\n\"\"There are so many delicious cocktails on the menu, many are available during happy hour with exceptional values. \u00a0Here featured above, from left to right, are \u00a0PATR\u00d3N FRUZION\u00a0(Fruit-infused Patr\u00f3n Silver\u00a0swirled into 6TH Street Margarita), \u00a0SKINNY MARGARITA (Cabo Wabo Tequila Reposado, triple sec, fresh lime juice, Herradura Agave\u00a0Nectar, club soda and a salted rim), \u00a06TH STREET MARGARITA on the rock and\u00a0CHAMBORD MARGARITA (Chambord Liqueur swirled into\u00a06TH Street Margarita).<\/p>\n

\"\"SEAFOOD PAELLA<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0A skillet of scallops, shrimp, mussels and Andouille sausage tossed with toasted saffron and green pea rice. $17.95 (Gluten Free)<\/p>\n

I love this dish and frequently order it at restaurants, so I was particular happy to see this on the menu. \u00a0There are so much seafood and portion is quite big so it’s perfect to share.<\/p>\n

\"\"SWEET CHILE PORK TENDERLOIN –\u00a0<\/strong>Pan-seared pork tenderloin over saut\u00e9ed spinach and arugula, finished with sweet chile butter sauce and garnished with an orange and jalape\u00f1o salad. 13.95 (Gluten Free)<\/p>\n

This dish reminds me of Thai cuisine because of the sweet chile butter sauce. \u00a0The pork tenderloin was cooked perfectly. \u00a0Even if you can’t take too much spiciness, you’re safe with this. \u00a0I ate the left over with rice for lunch and it was still delicious.<\/p>\n

\"\"SOUTHERN CHICKEN THIGHS<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Crispy chicken served with Southern-style succotash, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and finished with mango chutney. $11.95<\/p>\n

This was my favorite of the night! \u00a0I am Asian and I love dark meat which is actually more flavorful than white meat and won’t dry up as easily. \u00a0The crispy skin with the tender meat was delightful in every bite.<\/p>\n

\"\"FISH TACOS –\u00a0<\/strong>Crispy fish served in corn tortillas with Southwestern Slaw, mango salsa and served with black beans and saffron rice. $11.95<\/p>\n

I was so surprised at how big the fish pieces were. \u00a0I liked them and I would suggest that you ask for some\u00a0\u00a0jalape\u00f1o tartar sauce for extra flavor.<\/p>\n

\"Ztejas<\/p>\n

CATFISH BEIGNETS<\/strong>\u00a0Catfish dusted with cornmeal and fried crisp, served with jalape\u00f1o tartar sauce. $10.25<\/p>\n

This is on the regular menu. \u00a0I was curious about the ‘beignets’ thinking they would be shaped like donut holes but they were not. \u00a0I really loved these. \u00a0The cornmeal gave them a tad bit sweet flavor. \u00a0Just like (donut) ‘beignets’, you can’t stop eating them.<\/p>\n

\"\"MANGO UPSIDE DOWN CAKE –\u00a0<\/strong>Warm mango cake finished with Myers Dark Rum butter and served with mango sorbet. 6.95<\/p>\n

I love all things mango, so naturally I am a fan of this dessert.<\/p>\n

Allen and I absolutely adore the Spring menu. \u00a0They also have great Happy Hour. Monday-Friday 3pm – 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 6pm in the entire restaurant. Since the tasting, we’ve already gone back a few times. \u00a0This menu is for a limited time only, so don’t miss out. \u00a0Give it a try and let me know what your favorite is.<\/p>\n

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Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
\nSouth Coast Plaza
\n3333 Bristol Street?. Suite 1876
\nCosta Mesa, CA 92626
\nPhone: (714) 979-7469<\/p>\n

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