Hidalgo’s, OC’s newest Mexican restaurant that opened recently at the Villa del Sol in historic downtown Fullerton, is holding two specially themed culinary events prepared by Executive Chef Scott Rosales.
On Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., Cigars Under the Stars will be held. The 3-course dinner paired with tequilas and accompanied by specially curated cigars costs $45 per person: First course is Tortilla Soup served with Arette Reposado tequila followed by Chicken Mole (Marinated Chicken Breast with Brown Mole Sauce, Sesame Seeds, Raisins and Mexican Rice) paired with Corralejo Anejo Tequila and topped off with a Napoleon Pastry with Candied Pumpkin, Meringue and Cinnamon Pumpkin Syrup paired with Mandala Blanco Tequila.
On Sunday, Nov. 3 starting at 10:30, Hidalgo’s will host its inaugural Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) all-you-can-eat brunch, a festive, family friendly afternoon featuring live music and bottomless mimosas for the adults and face painting for the kids. Among the buffet offerings Chilaquiles in Red Sauce, Biscuits & Chorizo Gravy, Chicken Enchiladas in Red Sauce, Short Rib and Goat Cheese Enchiladas in Green Sauce, handmade churros and more. Cost is $29.99 for adult and $12.99 for children 12 and under. Bottomless mimosas are an additional $15.
Hidalgo's kitchen is led by Army vet and Executive Chef Scott Rosales and offers a fresh take on the classics-- standouts like short rib barbacoa and goat cheese enchiladas, grilled octopus and chorizo, pork cochinitas plate and grilled seafood tacos. Brothers Antonio and Chelo Muñoz are the chefs de cuisine who expertly prepare the unique daily menu items.
Its bar program, overseen by noted spirits guru Dustin Adams, who OC Weekly hails as the county’s “best bartender,” features a wide range of “cocteles” (cocktails), many tequila or mezcal based. Highlights include the Pulparino made with tamarind, lime, mole, orange Curacao and Reposado tequila; the Head Ancho containing fresh pineapple, lime, ancho chili, habanero and Blanco tequila; and the Sonora Sunset with mango, lime, jalapeno, ginger, orange Curacao and mezcal. A number of craft beers, some from Mexico, and fine wines round out the menu.
Ryan and Brianne Dudley, owners of The Cellar, also located at Villa del Sol, purchased Hidalgo’s earlier this year and went about an extensive remodel. It was completed in May 2019.
For reservations, call (714) 447-3202 or visit hidalgofullerton.com.