Tacos and Tequila Arriving Soon at Fashion Valley | Eater San Diego

"Set to grand open on Wednesday, September 26, this Fashion Valley outpost from Fox Restaurant Concepts brings a modern Mexican menu and a large tequila-focused beverage program; it's the fourth Blanco location from Sam Fox's hospitality group. Located on the second floor of the mall near the movie theater, the 4,930-square-foot indoor/outdoor space seats 225 and features a new design for the brand with unique artwork and murals; it will be open daily for lunch and dinner with a weekday happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Executive chef Aimee Patel oversees a menu that begins with a signature guacamole made with roasted poblano, Anaheim chiles, caramelized onion, and cotija cheese, and includes chicken tortilla soup, warm queso dip, and a “Mexican pizza” topped with short rib machaca. Tacos are the centerpiece, served on fresh corn tortillas with fillings ranging from grilled avocado to Snake River Wagyu carne asada, while the menu also offers burritos, bowls, enchiladas, and fajitas. Beverages get equal billing, from agave spirits for sipping to cocktails made with fresh juices like a Blackberry Clementine Margarita with white tequila and hibiscus sea salt and an Oaxacan Shandy made with pineapple, blood orange liqueur, tequila, Mexican beer, and cilantro." - Candice Woo