Pozole + LIVE Music Fiesta Earthquake Relief Fundraiser at El Arrayan Claudia Victoria R./Carmen Porras E. - El Arrayan
October 11, 2017

Claudia Victoria R. & Carmen Porras E. owners of EL ARRAYÁN Mexican Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta are very excited and proud to announce this benefit event on Sunday October 29th, 2017, from 5:30 to 11:00 pm. Chef Diego Sánchez A. and his kitchen team will be cooking the traditional hearty soup Pozole with pork (or vegan option). Local musicians will be playing a repertoire of Mexican & Latin American Music LIVE.  

After the strong earthquakes of September 7th & 19th, and the following tropical storms that have badly hit our brothers in the area of Tehuantepec Isthmus, the regional “Community High School José Martí” has been turned into a help center for the town of San Francisco Ixhuatán, Oaxaca. For the moment classes have been suspended until the local residents have more humane conditions to continue living a more usual life and return to their common activities. According to the school’s Principal, Prof. Manuel Antonio: “We have counted the structures in this small town, 70% of them are damaged by quakes or the following floods. These buildings are to be demolished soon. We are in a very difficult situation, facing this emergency.”
   
This school has been used most recently as: collection & distribution center for food items, medical supply, clothing & building materials. Dental & medical services. Psychological help for children & the elderly. People from the community, all the brave students, and teaching body have helped as a volunteer team during these very tough times.
 
If you wish to join EL ARRAYÁN with our direct relief efforts, during a very special evening, come enjoy LIVE music, authentic food & original drinks on October 29th! Tickets in advance, only cash payments, will be available at EL ARRAYÁN, Monzón Brewing Co. & Spanish Experience Center.
 
Price per person per ticket in advance: 200 pesos. Price per person per ticket at the door: 230 pesos. 1 Ticket Includes: 1 Bowl of Pozole (pork or vegan) + All The garnishings (tostadas, cabbage, radish, onion, oregano & hot sauces) + 1 glass Monzón Brewing Co.’s craft beer
 
There will also different chances to contribute in cash to the fundraising efforts. (Bring pesos & change please!) Other Drink & Food Options: special flavor “agua frescas”, tequila-citrus “cantaritos”, fun “mezcalitos”, local craft beer, Carmen’s banana leaf chicken Tamales, fried imperial rolls, homemade ice-creams, flan, churros. Raffle Tickets available to win: cooking classes, Spanish classes, local food tours & other fun surprises to be added.
 
100% of all funds raised will be transferred directly to the school’s bank account, so they can continue their helping efforts.
 
Several purveyors / businesses in our community will be joining us in these efforts. We thank them all for helping: Business: Spanish Experience Center, Vallarta Eats Food Tours, Monzón Brewing Co., Bonito Kitchen Sabor Amor Personal Chefs, Movie PickNick, Hello Bike, Peyote People, Adrian Takano. Purveyors: Carnicería Colín Tostadas, Emma Vinos, Anfitrión de México, Frutería San Salvador, Tortillería y Molino La Hija del Maíz.
 
About El EL ARRAYÁN: It is a Mexican restaurant with soul and an intimate setting. Established in Puerto Vallarta since 2003, offers a rich variety of authentic Mexican dining options, where only the best recipes are cooked with the freshest ingredients. This makes us a proud representative of Mexican cuisine, declared by UN’s UNESCO "Intangible Heritage of Humanity" in 2010.
 
Located on Allende #344, El Centro, just 4 blocks from El Malecón. Open from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Reservations for dinner can be made at El Arrayan or call (322) 222-7195. We accept: Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
 
* TripAdvisor 4.5 Points, Certificate of Excellence * AAA Approved 3 Diamond Award * Listed in the prestigious guide books: Fodor's, Frommer's, Lonely Planet * Facebook, Twitter #elarrayanpv, @elarrayanpv Instagram: #elarrayanpv.

For more details, email us at info@elarrayan.com.mx.

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