On Nov. 1, guests can enjoy limited-time beverages, food options and a live mariachi performance. (photo courtesy of Descanso Restaurant)

Descanso Restaurant is hosting a vibrant celebration of life and remembrance for Día de los Muertos at its Los Angeles flagship and Costa Mesa locations. Specialty menus will be available all weekend, featuring modern, chef-curated dishes inspired by Descanso’s Michoacán roots and honoring traditional recipes. On Saturday, Nov. 1, enjoy an extra festive celebration, including a beautiful ofrenda, brunch with a mariachi performance, live music and expert face painting.

Menu highlights include pollo atapakua – roasted half chicken, sauteed Mushrooms, sweet onion and nopales with a mint-tomato mole sauce; enchiladas vegetarianas – grilled mushroom-poblano filled enchiladas topped with salsa roja, tres quesos, crema Mexicana, shredded lettuce, red onion, radish and cotija cheese; and camote enmielado – candied sweet potatoes simmered in a spiced piloncillo syrup, topped with vanilla ice cream and candied pecans.

Special beverages include “Muerte Rosa” – Dobel Diamante Cassis Noir de Bourgogne, house horchata, coconut, lemon, angostura and mole bitters; and Don Julio “Día de los Muertos” edition neat or on the rocks.

For information, visit descansorestaurant.com. Descanso Restaurant is located at 5773 Wilshire Blvd.