Roasted & Toasted: Empandas, Barbacoa, & Elote!

Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL, United States, Illinois 60143 | Itasca

Cooking Skills & Social
Publisher/HostCooking Skills & Social
Roasted & Toasted: Empandas, Barbacoa, & Elote!
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Cinco de Mayo weekend calls for something more than a drink special and a crowded patio. This is your excuse to slow down, get hands-on, and actually celebrate — starting with Roasted Corn Elotes topped with crema, blistered peppers, and chiles, then moving into Chicken Tinga Empanadas with a chile-mole dipping sauce, and finishing strong with Barbacoa Tacos loaded with pickled red onion, queso fresco, and pico de gallo. Surrounded by good people, great energy, and a chef who makes it all feel effortless — whether you're coming with friends, flying solo, or turning it into a date night, Fiesta Saturday is the kind of evening you'll be talking about on the way home. No experience needed. Just show up ready to have fun!
Menu:
Roasted Corn Elotes W/ Creme Friache, Blistered Peppers, & Chiles
Chicken Tinga Empanadas W/ Chile-Mole Dipping Sauce
Barbacoa Tacos (Beef) W/ Pickled Red Onion, Queso Fresco, & Pico De Gallo Salso
BYOB 🍻
Each class provides:
Aprons
All ingredients and equipment
Hands on instruction from our expert chef
Water, ice, and iced hibiscus tea
Glassware, bottle openers, wine openers
Meet new friends in a fun, interactive environment
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1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL, United States, Illinois 60143

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