Chef Carlos Gaytá created the Lobster Tostada in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Great food and great art go well together! Michelin Star Chef Carlos Gaytán of Chicago’s acclaimed Tzuco restaurant has partnered with the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago to create a signature dish and cocktail to represent Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón, the Museum's exhibit that runs through September 20, 2026.
At Tzuco, Gaytan tells his life’s story through an evolving menu of his culinary creations, making him a fitting partner for the MCA Chicago exhibition, which tells the story of Caribbean dance culture and its impact on Latino identity.
“Food and art have always done the same thing: they tell stories, preserve culture, and bring people together,” Gaytan noted in an announcement about the collaboration. “Through the shared pursuit of creativity, we’re so honored to be a part of this conversation. It's a unique opportunity to collaborate with one of Chicago's most important cultural institutions and celebrate Latino creativity in a way that goes beyond our dining rooms.”
The dish Gaytan created is a Lobster Tostada topped with tuna carnitas spread, mayonnaise, avocado mouse, vegetables and potatoes; it is paired with an Old Cuban cocktail featuring Bacardi 8 rum, Ancho Reyes, tamarind-mint syrup, and lime juice. The specials are available on Tzuco’s Back To My Roots Menu through September 20.
UMMO / Loft 22, a contemporary Italian restaurant near Tzuco, also is collaborating with MCA and is featuring a Tamarind Martini as its limited time offering.
Guests who order any of the collaboration items will also receive complimentary two-for-one admission to the exhibition.
