A Toast Worth Crossing States For
When Baja and Nayarit throw a dinner party, it’s never about tacos and tequila shots. It’s about oysters, wine, and sunsets that stop time.
On November 29, Baja Mita Riviera Nayarit will transform Punta de Mita into Mexico’s tastiest diplomatic event. Nine chefs, nine winemakers, and forty-five bottles of Baja’s finest will gather at Nía, a resort made for long meals and longer memories.
When the Pacific Becomes a Dining Table
“Think of it as Mesas Marinas — but with palm trees,” said Wences Lau, president of Provino Baja California. After twenty-five years of putting Baja wines on the world map, Provino is now taking them across it.
The concept blends Baja’s ocean treasures with Nayarit’s tropical charm. Imagine Ensenada oysters meeting Punta Mita shrimp, kissed by maracuyá and paired with chilled rosé. Each bite tells a story of two coasts learning to dance together — crisp salt meeting ripe sweetness, just as the tide meets the shore.
The Stars Behind the Feast
Baja’s culinary dream team — Benito Molina, Esteban Lluis, and Vico Morales — will join forces with Nayarit’s talents like Héctor Leiva and Vanessa Bluet.
Each of the nine tables will host two chefs, one from each state, and a winemaker guiding diners through sparkling beginnings, bold reds, and silky finishes. The five-course menu will blend Baja’s cool sea breeze with Nayarit’s warm spice.
Tickets go for 3,500 pesos, a small price to taste Bruma, Lechuza, Las Nubes, and Madera 5, all while watching the Pacific applaud in slow motion.
More Than a Dinner — A Friendship
For Dr. Silvia Serafín of Nayarit’s tourism board, this isn’t just about dinner. It’s about connection.
“We’re united by the sea and by our passion for good food,” she said. “This is only the beginning.”
Saida López Razo, Baja’s tourism secretary, agreed. She reminded everyone that Baja produces 70% of Mexico’s wine, proof that “in Baja, the ordinary becomes extraordinary.”
A New Recipe for Collaboration
Beyond the plates and glasses, Baja Mita signals a new way forward. Instead of competing, Mexican states are learning to celebrate one another.
As Lau put it, “Our wines won’t just visit Nayarit — they’ll stay there.”
And maybe that’s the point. Between the maracuyá, the ocean mist, and the hum of friendly rivalry, Baja Mita isn’t just an event. It’s a love letter from one coastline to another — sealed with a glass of wine and a salty breeze.
