Eatery at Pearl, Carriqui, Celebrates Their First Fiesta with Cabrito Cook-Off, Drink Specials, Their First Medal and More
Carriqui, an eatery at Pearl, partners with Lalo and Twang to bring new Carriqui micheladas & margaritas, Rose’s South Texas Ponche, and boozy raspas. Fiesta medals will be available for purchase, including multiple chances to win for FREE and they will have live music available throughout Fiesta.
Potluck Hospitality is excited to announce Carriqui’s first year of Fiesta with multi-week activations to celebrate, including its first official Fiesta medal. Carriqui’s 2023 Fiesta celebration will include a new limited time menu featuring new takes on Fiesta classics, brand partnerships with Lalo and Twang, live music on the patio, a cabrito cook-off, and surprise & delight moments for guests.
On Sunday, April 9 and Sunday, April 16, during Smokehouse Sundays (2-5pm) featuring music from local DJs, every guest who dines on Carriqui’s patio will receive a free Carriqui Fiesta Medal. The medal showcases the iconic green jay of which the restaurant is named after, and can also be purchased outside of the event for $10. Follow Carriqui on social media or join their newsletter for additional chances to win a medal starting on Monday, April 10.
As part of Carriqui’s ongoing commitment to supporting the San Antonio Food Bank, they will also be making a donation from sales of their Fiesta Medals. Guests are encouraged to consider adding a donation to their check the next time they visit – 100 percent of these donations are given to the San Antonio Food Bank, and every $1 donated provides 7 meals.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our first Fiesta at Carriqui,” said Executive Chef Jaime Gonzalez. “This house has been the center of many San Antonio gatherings for over 130 years and we welcome all of San Antonio to gather and celebrate with us at Carriqui.”
Beginning Thursday, April 20, guests can head to Carriqui for its limited time Fiesta menu available until Sunday, April 30. With its own twist on Fiesta favorites, the menu will consist of smoked quail on a stick, gorditas, sopes, street tacos, and turkey legs. Carriqui also partnered with two South Texas favorites–Lalo and Twang–to introduce new Carriqui Micheladas, Rose’s South Texas Ponche (punch bowl), and boozy raspas in various flavors: tamarindo, guayaba, fresa, mango, rompope, and vanilla all made in house at Carriqui. Boozy raspas will be available Thursday through Sunday. The menu will be available all day during the week and beginning at 2pm on the weekends from April 20-30.
On Thursday, April 27 from 2-5pm, Chef Jaime invites guests to join him at their unique in-ground pits for a Cabrito Cook-Off. Jaime and Carriqui’s pitmasters will be preparing tacos on the plancha featuring the restaurant’s signature cabrito, while DJ Hector Gallegos spins San Antonio favorites. Kicking off Carriqui’s Fiesta celebration weekend, there will also be local vendors, face painting, and custom flower crowns.
Carriqui invites San Antonio to a Battle of the Flowers After Party on Friday, April 28 from 1-5pm with music beginning at 2pm. Local favorite Los Callejeros will perform conjunto, cumbia, and tejano music on the patio. Guests are invited to dance, enjoy Carriqui’s Fiesta menu featuring new boozy raspas and micheladas with Lalo and Twang, win fiesta medals, and check out some favorite local vendors, flower crown makers, and face painting.
The party will continue on Saturday, April 29 from 1-5pm with live music and Fiesta food specials ahead of the Flambeau Parade in the evening.
Celebrate the last day of Fiesta on Sunday, April 30 with Smokehouse Sundays on the patio. The weekly event includes live music and new signature menu items from the smokehouse – on April 30 Carriqui will introduce its new Smokehouse Sausage, available only on Sundays.
For more information about Carriqui visit carriquitx.com and follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @CarriquiTX.
