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"After chef Gilberto Cetina expanded the space and introduced a tasting menu, the popular Mexican seafood stall was packed. Opting for the $120 tasting menu (reservations required) yields nine courses of impeccably sourced seafood accompanied by a full description from the charming chef. With a mason jar of tangy lemonade, the meal began with a breathtaking blood clam, oyster, and geoduck served in its shell. The hits continued with hot dishes, especially the spiny lobster: delicately handled, cooked over mesquite, and served with lobster saffron rice and a fish sausage–stuffed squash blossom — a welcome contrast to previous overcooked preparations. Practical tip: wear drawstring pants for this culinary adventure. — Mona Holmes, reporter" - Eater Staff