Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - When in Mexico, sample authentic Mexican cuisine. There is no better place to try it than at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant, where you can enjoy this week's special menu, featuring the Flavors of Mexico, right on Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach.

Mexico is a large country made up of many different regions and each one has its own set of recipes but the staples of Mexican foods are typically corn and beans. Corn is used to make masa, a dough for tamales, tortillas and gorditas, Mexico's version of a pita pocket, and it is also eaten fresh, as corn on the cob and as a component in a number of dishes.

Squash and chili peppers are also prominent. The most frequently used herbs and spices are chili powder, oregano, cilantro, epazote, cinnamon, honey and cocoa. Chiles, fresh and dried, play key roles and chipotle, a smoke-dried jalapeño, is also a favorite. Many Mexican dishes also contain garlic and onions.

Next to corn, rice is the most common grain in Mexican cuisine. The Spaniards introduced it in early 1500s, and this sparked one of the world's greatest fusion cuisines.

The country offers a wide variety of regional favorites and you can sample some of them on the Special Mexico Menu, this week at Daiquiri Dick's. Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe and Sous Chef Hugo Mejia have compiled a great list.

Daiquiri Dick's 'Flavors of Mexico' Menu
January 19-25. Dinner is served from 5-11 pm.

Starters
• Chicken Garnachas with Avocado Sauce, Cabbage and Red Onion
• Grilled Skewered Shrimp with Pastor Sauce and Grilled Pineapple
• Mixed Green Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Ranchero Cheese and Garlic Vinaigrette

Entrées
• Oaxacan Style Green Pozole with Duck served with Cabbage and Radishes
• Pork Loin in Traditional Mole Sauce, served with Pureed Plantains
• Mahi Mahi Fillet served with Red Mole Sauce and Steamed Rice

Desserts
• Coconut Bread Pudding
• Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Daiquiri Dick's, an exceptional experience.

Open daily from 9 am to 11 pm, Daiquiri Dick's offers elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visa, MasterCard and Banamex accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at ddpv.com.