Z’Tejas welcomes spring with a new menu

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill recently announced their revamped spring menu. Skillfully created by local R&D chef Matt Janiec, the menu looks clean and refreshing. They have even added some enticing cocktails under 220 calories. This fresh menu is available from March 18th through June 2nd. While all the new menu items look delicious, I am definitely going to have to make a lunch date and get the Citrus Shrimp Salad or if I can schedule a date night with my husband I will definitely be ordering the Achiote Pan Roasted Halibut making sure not to miss out on the Skinny Strawberry Blonde.

What will you be ordering?

Spring Menu Items:

• Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche (Appetizer)

Shrimp, scallops, jicama, mango, tomatoes and avocado in a citrus marinade, served with bibb lettuce and seasoned tostada chips.

Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche

Entrees:

• Citrus Shrimp Salad (Lunch only)

Seasoned shrimp served on a spring mix with grape tomatoes, orange segments, avocado and pickled red onions tossed with chile pomegranate vinaigrette.

• Dos Equis Pork Empanadas (Lunch only)

Beer braised pork, Jack cheese and peppers stuffed in a house-made masa and lightly fried, finished with grilled melon salsa, served with seasonal rice, black beans and a side of sour cream.

• Flank Steak Roulade

Cilantro pesto seasoned flank steak stuffed with spinach and Jack cheese, pan-seared and finished with a sweet chile glaze, served with sweet potato hash and sautéed spinach.

• Braised Duck Relleno

A roasted poblano pepper stuffed with braised duck, Jack cheese and roasted corn, finished with a guajillo cream sauce and a drizzle of sour cream.

• Chorizo Stuffed Shrimp (Dinner only)

Five tender jumbo shrimp stuffed with spicy chorizo and tempura fried, finished with apricot glaze and wasabi sauce, served with seasonal vegetables.

• Achiote Pan-Roasted Halibut (Dinner only)

Achiote seasoned and citrus glazed halibut, served atop crispy potato strings and seasonal vegetables.

Specialty Cocktails:

• Skinny Strawberry Blonde

SKYY Wild Strawberry Vodka, fresh strawberry and basil with lemon, lime and cranberry juices, Ginger Monin and naturally sweetened with Agave Nectar.

• Skinny Blonde

SKYY Vodka, lemon and lime juice, fresh mint, naturally sweetened with Agave Nectar and finished with Lime Fomz.

Dessert:

• Light Lemon Chiffon Cake

Rounds of fluffy lemon cake layered with seasonal berries and fresh whipped cream.

Light Lemon Chiffon Cake

Also, if you know anyone looking to join the Z’Tejas family, the Valley’s fifth location is set to open at 16th Street and Bethany Home Road in April and they are currently looking to hire over 100 staff members. Interested applicants can inquire at bethanyhomehiring@ztejas.com.

Visit Z’Tejas online for locations and more information.

Announcement by Taryn Jeffries, PhoenixBites Staff Writer