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\nValley Z’Tejas locations are spicing up summertime with the release of several new menu items–from tempting entrees to an adults-only dessert. Unveiled just this week and available through August 19, here is what diners can expect during their next visit to any of Z’Tejas’ four Valley locations (and one on the way in Phoenix):
\nEntrees<\/strong>
\nAdobo Pork Quesadilla (lunch only)
\nAdobo marinated pork tenderloin, layered with Cajun slaw, grilled pineapple and cheddar and jack cheeses, served with mango guacamole.
\nSouthwestern Crab Salad (lunch only)
\nStack layered with crab meat, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and avocado, served with marinated romaine hearts, asparagus and a crispy hardboiled egg.
\nBBQ Smoked Duck Tacos
\nIn corn tortillas with cheddar and jack cheeses, avocado-corn relish, spicy Cajun aioli, served with borracho beans and Southwestern slaw.
\nApricot Mustard-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
\nServed with sweet chipotle rice, grilled summer vegetable medley and Serrano mint chimichurri.
\nCitrus-Glazed Barramundi (dinner only)
\nFresh barramundi seared over an open flame and finished with a citrus glaze, served atop a bed of roasted summer succotash, topped with a grilled pineapple salsa.
\nLobster Ravioli (dinner only)
\nLobster filled ravioli striped with squid ink, served with a roasted green chile sauce and red bell pepper puree.
\nCocktails<\/strong>
\nWhite Grape Cilantro Margarita
\nEl Jimador Silver Tequila, Cointreau, white grapes and lime juice with a sprig of cilantro.
\nSkinny Pineapple Honey Faux-jito
\nLittle Black Dress Pineapple Honey Vodka, Herradura Agave Nectar, soda water, lime wedges, mint leaves with a splash of Midori. Under 250 calories.
\nDessert<\/strong>
\n21 Berry Trifle
\nTequila soaked sponge cake layered with el Jimador Silver Tequila mousse and fresh berries. Must be 21 or over to order this dessert.
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