Chivos
5-Course Contemporary Cocina Tasting Event
Just a year old, this Heights eatery has already vaulted onto Thrillist's 2022 "Best Mexican Restaurants in the U.S." list and Texas Monthly's 2022 "Best New Restaurants" list. Chef Thomas Bille, formerly of the short-lived but buzzy Belly of the Beast, created Chivos' menu based on his upbringing as a first-generation Mexica-American. Together with Executive Chef Fernanda Alamilla (who was born and raised in Tabasco, Mexico) Chef Bille is turning out exceptional dishes like pozole dumplings, chicken wings with Vietnamese lemongrass glaze and peanuts, pork shank with tejocote-puya pepper glaze and creamy polenta, duck breast with fig mole, and Mexican street corn. (Not to mention incredible desserts like strawberries and cream tres leches cake and calabaza, which is warm candied pumpkin, pumpkin spice syrup, vanilla ice cream, orange blossom, and lemongrass.) Chivos, by the way, is Spanish for 'goat.' The name plays on the acronym G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time), which personifies the ethos and spirit behind this restaurant. We're very much looking forward to our visit. Hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Fernanda Alamilla
Executive Chef
Born and raised in Mexico, Chef Fernanda Alamilla moved to Houston in 2016 after graduating from Yucatan's Escuela Culinaria del Sureste. She was a Pastry Chef for La Table and consulted on menus for Traveler's Table and Sam Governale's Emmaline before joining Chivos as a Sous Chef in 2021. Since then, she's risen through the ranks to become Executive Chef.
The Lineup
Courses #1 - #4 will be served family-style. Course #5 will be individually-plated.
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Platanitos y Mole
beef plantain croquettes, tabasco mole, crema, xinpec salsa
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Chickpea Tostada
chickpeas, spanish garlic eggplant, traditional mexican buttermilk
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Scallops and Corn Cake
seared scallops, jalapeno corn cake, bacon onion sauce
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Pollo al Mojo de Ajo
grilled chicken, cuban citrus-garlic barbecue sauce, spinach bacon potato puree
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Chocolate Maiz Y Cafe
chocolate cake, corn cream, coffee boba pearls
Chivos
222 W 11th St
Houston, TX 77008
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
- At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. As per this restaurant’s policy, as well as local guidelines, we will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination from attendees to gain entry.
