Willow Glen chef Azari Cuenca-Maitret, the Mexico City star who moved to San Jose to launch the rooftop restaurant Copita in 2023, is spreading his culinary wings.

And he’ll be taking a limited number of guests along for the ride.

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 16, and Wednesday, Sept. 17, he will introduce an exclusive taco-tasting experience — a “Tacomakase,” named after the Japanese omakase tradition in which diners give themselves over to the talents and whims of the chef.

Copita Tequileria y Comida’s multi-course meal will be limited to 20 guests each Tuesday and Wednesday evening, with reservations a must. There are two seatings, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The eight-course menu is priced at $65 per diner. An optional beverage-pairing menu, $25, has been created by Cuenca-Maitret and Copita ow

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