Winter may be coming, but things are heating up at Masa Southwest Bar & Grill. The Woburn outpost of the South End’s popular Southwestern restaurant is offering a Chef’s Tasting Menu Thursday through Saturday with courses like tacos de caracol or smoked beef brisket with sofrito mole sauce. The three-course prix fixe costs $35 per person not including tax, gratuity or alcohol, and they’ve even picked out a couple suggested pairings if you’re in the mood for a glass of wine. Call 781.938.8886 to reserve a table.
FIRST COURSE
BBQ CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Scallion Crema, Avocado Ranchera Salsa
TACO DE “CARACOL”
Grilled Conch, Citrus Onions, Pickled Ginger
SOUTHWEST CLAM CHOWDER
Salty “Sopapilla” Crackers
MAIN COURSE
EGGPLANT CHILAQUILAS
Smoked Tomato Sauce, Ancho Chili Ricotta Cheese
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET WITH SOFRITO MOLE SAUCE
Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Avocado
PAN SEARED MONKFISH WITH GREEN TOMATILLO SAUCE
Wild Mushroom Mofongo, Grilled Watermelon Salsa
DESSERT
TRES LECHE CAKE
Toasted Coconut and Mexican Cinnamon
ASSORTMENT OF SORBET
SUGGESTED WINE PAIRINGS
2013 Burgans, Alborino, Spain
Fruit aromas complemented by white peach and apricot.
9 glass/36 bottle
2013 Tempranillo, Avaniel, Spain
Medium-bodied, notes of cherry, blackberry and plum
8 glass/32 bottle