Join us for this one-night-only event to kickoff "Pueblos del Maíz," a celebration that pays homage to the vital role "maíz," or corn, has played in San Antonio's 300+ years of culinary heritage.

San Antonio UNESCO Chef Ambassadors, including Chef Jaime Gonzalez of Carriqui, will showcase the diverse flavors of maíz by preparing small bites inspired by UTSA’s Special Collections cookbooks.

This reception-style experience will also feature maíz inspired signature cocktails and tastings of maíz derived spirits.

A display of rare cookbooks will be available for viewing, provided by UTSA’s Special Collections.

Proceeds from Ven a Comer events will support the development and preservation of UTSA’s Mexican Cookbook Collection, one of the largest collections of its kind in the country. The collection has nearly 3,000 volumes spanning the years 1789 to the present.