It's time for our first food festival of the year, our Citrus Festival, with a special menu featuring Rio Grande Ruby Red grapefruits, Navel and Valencia oranges, Meyer lemons and Key limes.

It is thought that in 1493, Christopher Columbus landed in the Grand Canary Island where he purchased, among other things, orange seeds. In 1513, oranges were introduced to Florida by Ponce De Leon, to California in 1769, and in the 1880's to Texas by early Spanish missionaries.

South Texas' sub-tropical climate is absolutely perfect for growing Texas oranges - sunshine during the day and nights that offer warm tropical breezes coming off the Gulf of Mexico. Sandy loam soil, found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, also provides all of the necessary elements that the tree roots crave for strength and endurance. The Texas Valencia and Navel oranges that Blue Mesa features during our Citrus Festival are tree-ripened and handpicked to ensure the best quality possible. They are an ingredient in our arugula-Ruby Red grapefruit salad, in our orange sriracha glaze on grilled chicken, and in our ginger chipotle glaze on shrimp. Taste these wonderful oranges and other citrus at Blue Mesa throughout February and March and join us for a Citrus Dinner Buffet on February 22nd sponsored by Gran Centenario Tequila and featuring the Meyer Lemon Mint Margarita.

MINI CITRUS GLAZED TOOTHPICKS
Enjoy complimentary Mini Citrus Glazed Toothpicks - orange sriracha chicken and grapefruit serrano salmon with citrus relish and mesa panna bread - complimentary when any entrée is ordered. Just print this page and bring it in for your reward any time through the month of February.

CITRUS FESTIVAL AND GRAN CENTENARIO BUFFET DINNER
Dinner includes grilled salmon with grapefruit serrano glaze, orange sriracha chicken breast, Ruby Red grapefruit salad, citrus guacamole and a medley of citrus flans. Gran Centenario Meyer Lemon Margaritas - $5 all night.

Wednesday, February 22, 5pm - 9pm
$14.95 for the buffet. Cash bar.