Zicatela – Festival Gourmet Internacional

Address: Av. Anclote 14, Punta de Mita, Nayarit

Hours:2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Reservations:
+52 322 198 4460

Zicatela is a celebration of our love for cooking, authentic food, and the joy of Mexican gastronomy. Whether dining solo or with friends and family, your seaside table with a fine glass of wine or cold beer awaits.

We serve fresh, casual, and comforting food in a laid-back ambiance. Passionate about local fish, we are always on the hunt for the finest ingredients. Our bar is Punta de Mita’s go-to spot, featuring a standout selection of craft cocktails, wine, beer, Tequila, and Mezcal that celebrate the rich tastes and traditions of Mexico

Guest CHEF

Andrea Lizárraga

Chef Andrea, proudly from Mazatlán, has built her culinary inspiration around the sea, her homeland, and the rich ingredients of Sinaloa. Her journey began in kitchens across Mexico, France, Japan, and New York, experiences that shaped a style rooted in her origins yet elevated with international techniques.

Since 2018, she has led Nao Kitchen Bar, located in the heart of Mazatlán’s Historic Center. There, she highlights the flavors of her region through a fusion with Asian techniques, a concept that has earned Nao a spot among Mexico’s Top 250 Restaurants for three consecutive years and recognition as the only Sinaloa restaurant included in Marco Beteta’s Top 100.

In 2023, she was honored with CANIRAC’s Young Chef of the Year Award, confirming her place as one of Mexico’s most promising culinary voices. That same year, she launched Tierra & Sal, a nonprofit gastronomic festival created to showcase Sinaloa’s cuisine while supporting underprivileged fishing communities. Most recently, Chef Andrea opened her second restaurant, Loreta Cocina Franca, where she seeks to revive and reinterpret her family’s traditional Sinaloan recipes with a contemporary touch.

LOCAL CHEF

Chef Hector Leyva

Chef Héctor Leyva is a travel lover and Mexican cuisine adventurer. Born in Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s most culturally rich states, Leyva discovered his passion for cooking early on. He studied at the Culinary Institute of Mexico and has since explored classic and pre-Hispanic flavors, infusing them with European, American, and Asian influences.

He’s lived across Mexico—from Los Cabos to San Miguel de Allende, Puebla to Puerto Vallarta—absorbing regional cuisines and culinary techniques. Internationally, he worked with world-renowned brands like Four Seasons, Belmond, and The World Residences at Sea.

In 2018, Chef Leyva founded Hector’s Kitchen and Zicatela in Punta Mita, two restaurants that reflect his culinary philosophy: using high-quality local ingredients, combining tradition and innovation, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

Guest CHEF

Yair Rodriguez

Born in Mexico City in 1990, Yair has been immersed in the culinary arts since 2018. He began his career as a kitchen assistant at Hotel Presidente Intercontinental, where he quickly advanced to the role of hot kitchen supervisor in the banquet area. Throughout his career, he has worked in various kitchen sectors, including cold, hot, breakfast, dinner, and events, and has complemented his training with specialized workshops and diplomas.

His experience includes notable roles such as Chef de Partie at renowned restaurants like Gaucho Grill in Polanco, Au Pied de Cochon at Hotel Presidente, Diana at the St. Regis Hotel, and Rustic Pan, where he specialized in rustic bakery. He has had the privilege of working with renowned masters such as Chef Guy Santoro and the Rivera Ríos brothers from Koly.

He participated in the opening of the Sofitel CDMX Hotel at the Bajel restaurant and the opening of Noi at Mousai in Puerto Vallarta. He has also held supervisory positions at the Hilton and Hyatt Ziva hotels in Vallarta. Currently, he is the Chef at the Fine Dining Beach Club Xalli Club, where he continues to develop his passion for cooking.