Events

Dia de los Champiñones

Wednesday November 5th

You're Invited! A Night of Fungi, Flavor, and Fundraising

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience! El Naranjo and the Central Texas Mycological Society are thrilled to present Día de los Champiñones, an exclusive Huitlacoche Fundraiser Dinner.

Prepare your palate for a 5-course journey, where each dish tells a story of fungal wonder:

           $110 per person + Tax & Gratuity

Welcome Cocktail: Huitlacoche Margarita - A stunning start with tequila reposado, lime, and a touch of fruity huitlacoche syrup.

Course 1: Infladita de Salpicón de Hongos - A crispy puffy tostadita topped with a refreshing mushroom salad

Course 2: Tamal de Elote con Salsa de Huitlacoche - A fresh corn tamal with poblano chile succotash, draped in a rich huitlacoche sauce.

Course 3: Puré de Coliflor Frita, Salsa Macha de Naranja y Hongos Rebozados - Fried cauliflower puree with smoky orange salsa macha and crispy tempura mushrooms

Main Course: Filete de Hongo Melena de León - A seared Lion's Mane mushroom "steak" with chintextle sauce, creamy rice, and crispy mushroom chicharrón.

Dessert: Pan de Muerto con Helado de Huitlacoche - Traditional Day of the Dead bread with unique, savory-sweet huitlacoche ice cream. Paired with spiced Reishi Hot Chocolate.

Optional Beverage Pairing Package available for $55 + tax & gratuity

https://resy.com/cities/austin-tx/venues/el-naranjo/events/dia-de-los-champinones-2025-11-05-2

05:00 PM - 08:30 PM