Opening News
Mexican seafood restaurant with flash to debut at The Colony
Ceviche at Jako served in a flashy bowl.
A flashy yet authentic Mexican restaurant is coming to The Colony: Called Jākö Cocina Y Agave, it's from a partnership between two veteran hospitality groups and will open at The Grotto at The Grandscape at 5754 Grandscape Blvd. #110, directly below Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill (which was previously two-level).
According to a release, it'll open on October 31.
Jākö Cocina Y Agave is from 3ntourage Hospitality, which the release says has collaborated with brands such as Virgin Hotels, Harwood International, and Montage Hotels & Resorts. Wonderland Hospitality is the team behind venues such as Snowbird Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen and Tipsy Alchemist Austin. General managere Enrique Jurado has worked at New York restaurants such as Lupa Osteria Romana, Bar Verde, and Giorgio’s of Gramercy.
Food
The food and drink will consist of authentic Mexican flavors paired with avant-garde mixology. Executive Chef José Caballero is a native of Venezuela who discovered his passion for gastronomy in Ecuador and continued his culinary training in Spain, working at Michelin-starred restaurants and establishing himself as a versatile and innovative chef.
The menu combines familiar dishes such as birria and enchiladas with a modern take on Mexican gastronomy. Such as:
- Campechana de Mariscos — Mexican seafood cocktail, served in a frozen molcajete using liquid nitrogen, with ceviche surrounded by a cold mist that envelops the plate
- Langoustines cooked tableside with an innovative salt crust technique
Cocktails will feature a striking visual presentation, with an emphasis on tequila and mezcal, including a menu of margaritas in many varieties headlined by the Elegancía Mexicana, which merges a traditional margarita with the sophistication of a martini.
Setting
Look for an atmosphere that transitions from dinner to an energetic late-night lounge featuring live music, combining dining and entertainment. They'll be open 4-10 pm on weekdays but until 1 am on weekends. The 6,800-square-foot space will accentuate Aztec culture but with a modern aesthetic. The space includes an additional 1,700-square-foot patio that overlooks The Grotto.
