The La Mañana Brunch at Casa Calavera is all about the cocktails, particularly some extra-large offerings. The shareable Lickity Split Margarita ($32) or a pitcher of white, rosé or red sangria ($52) will get your Sunday party going, or you can push it over the edge with a Modelo beer tower ($110). There’s also bottomless mimosas or Bellinis available ($45).
Of course, you can keep it simple with a Michelada ($10), Paloma ($15) or Oaxacan Mule ($16), sticking to your own favorite flavors. And the drinks match up well with the food, which includes a vast selection of tacos to consider alongside traditional brunch offerings. Chorizo and egg tacos ($17) are the most natural fit from that segment of the menu, but feel free to select Baja fish ($20) or pork carnitas ($18).
The brunch must-bites at Virgin’s festive Mexican restaurant are the ahi tuna tostada ($19), spiked with aji amarillo mojo sauce and cooled with cucumber, and the massive huevos rancheros ($19), saturated in a scrumptious red chile sauce and your choice of achiote grilled chicken, shredded beef or carnitas. Some brunch creations were meant to enliven the day and others will point you in the direction of an afternoon nap; that second dish falls into the latter category.
CASA CALAVERA Virgin, 702-522-8000, taogroup.com. Sunday Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
