Casamigos Tequila Dinner at Cantina Laredo

Cantina Laredo in River North will hold a Casamigos tequila dinner on Saturday, September 16 (Mexican Independence Day). The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m., followed by a four course dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Participating guests will learn the history of Casamigos tequila, sip a variety of neat pours and enjoy modern Mexican dishes paired with Latin libations.

Chef Cruz Almanza's menu includes shrimp and chorizo hurache, cranberry salad, choice of entree (grouper; peppercorn filet) and lemon blueberry cake. Each course will be paired with a Casamigos tequila cocktail. The complete menu is outlined below. 

Cantina Laredo’s tequila dinner is $59.99 per person (plus tax and gratuity). 

Casamigos Tequila Dinner

First Course

Huarache de Camaron y Chorizo  Cocktail pairing: Cosmolito Casamigos Silver, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and cranberry juice

Second Course

Cranberry Salad 

Cocktail pairing: Mandarin Margarita Casamigos Anejo muddled with mandarin oranges, agave nectar, orange and lime juice, splash of Cholula

Third Course

choice of:

Grouper topped with alcachofas vino blanco sauce, served with cilantro lime rice and sweet peas

Peppercorn filet served with green beans and potato confit 

Cocktail pairing: Lemon Drop

Casamigos Silver, margarita mix, fresh lemon juice, topped with Sprite

Fourth Course Lemon Blueberry Cake

Cocktail pairing: Green Apple Sangria Casamigos Reposado, sour apple schnapps, orange and apple juice with margarita mix, topped with ginger beer