Pequín, a coastal Baja-style dining venue, is now open at the beachfront Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and breezy al fresco seating. The new restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch as well as a new Puppers menu for dog friends.

Featuring traditional Mexican elements, Pequín is serving an array of dishes – showcasing locally sourced ingredients with a seafood-centric Baja Coastal flair. Menu highlights include Seafood Pozole Verde and Seabass in Banana Leaf – with most of the menu’s fresh seafood originating from nearby Morro Bay. Beef dishes – such as a Roasted Tri Tip Steak with Salsa Pequín and Avocado Salsa Verde – are created with products from Central California ranchers.

At Pequín Executive Chef Frank Barajas introduces touches to his childhood favorites, tacos and churros. Swordfish al Pastor Tacos are made with gooseberry salsa and pop rocks; Fried Chicken and Churros with white mole are served at Brunch; and a housemade churro dessert comes in a glass cloche with cinnamon vapor. There are even Churro Pancakes and Tres Leches French Toast for breakfast. Many of the chef’s dishes are made with his favorite childhood chili, the pequín chili pepper, the restaurant’s namesake.

A delicious line-up of vegetarian fare – all created with of-the-minute local market produce – includes a refreshing Watermelon Tomatillo Salad; Dragonfruit Ceviche with cucumber, Fresno chili, mango, red onion, avocado and Leche de Tigre; and rotating seasonal salsa selections as well as an innovative guacamole with strawberries and herbs.

Pequín offers an extensive bar program featuring a tequila-focused menu with signature cocktails developed by award-winning mixologists. Signature cocktails range from the Honeydew Paloma to a Mango Collins to the Brewjeria, a passionfruit beer mojito. A late night bites menu is also available.

The restaurant’s flavors are offered against a stunning Pacific Ocean backdrop – all are complemented by Coastal Baja designs using rich colors and woven textures.