Celebrate New Year’s Eve at A.O.C. with a Mexican-inspired menu, curated wines, and a CDMX countdown. Flavor, luck, and style for 2026.
Los Angeles loves a good celebration—especially when it blends culture, flavor, and a little fun-loving magic.
And this year, New Year’s Eve at A.O.C. promises all of that wrapped in one stylish night.
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne are building a menu rooted in farmers’ market freshness and Mexican holiday traditions. Think lentils for luck, red fruit for love, pozole for comfort, and a toast synced to CDMX time so you can welcome 2026 without stumbling home at 2 a.m. If you’ve ever wanted a night that feels upscale yet relatable, this might be the one.
A Taste of Mexico, L.A.-Style
When Goin and Styne craft a menu, they don’t dabble—they build a story. This year’s inspiration comes straight from Mexico’s holiday traditions while staying true to A.O.C.’s seasonal ethos. As the release notes:
“This New Year’s Eve at A.O.C.
is inspired by the flavors and holiday traditions of Mexico
while staying true to the restaurant’s farmers’ market-driven local food roots.”
That combination lands squarely in the sweet spot for Angelenos who love depth of flavor but also demand freshness.
And yes, it’s fun-loving from the first bite: mariscos a la marinara layered with clams, scallops, shrimp, avocado, and caviar. A dish like that feels right at home in West Hollywood or Santa Monica, where seafood is practically a personality trait.
Don’t miss the ensalada de noche buena—blood orange, prickly pear, pomegranate, sherry vinegar. It’s the kind of bright, beautiful plate you’d expect from someone who knows Los Angeles eats with its eyes first.
Good Luck, Good Flavor, and Good Wine
One of the menu’s most charming details is its meaning. Lentils for luck. Red fruit for love. Pozole for prosperity. These traditions strike a chord—even for those who may be more familiar with champagne towers than cultural rituals. And frankly, it’s nice to have something to believe in besides parking validation.
The Mexican seabass with black lentils leans into the symbolism. And for those craving deeper, richer layers, the duck pozole brings braised and confited intensity with winter squash and cilantro. Pozole on New Year’s Eve? That’s both smart and relatable—it warms you up without making you feel like you need to nap under the table.
Caroline Styne keeps the celebration polished with CDMX cocktails, curated wines, and a champagne flight that fits right into the Beverly Hills mindset of “why choose?” As stated, the evening “will feature CDMX cocktails with an A.O.C. twist, select wines for menu pairing and a champagne flight thoughtfully curated by Caroline Styne.”
A Night Designed for Flavor and Fun-Loving Guests
If you’ve ever loved a great holiday party but hated staying up until midnight, this night solves that problem. The celebration counts down to midnight in Mexico City—10 p.m. in L.A.—making it the ideal dinner for grown-ups with dogs, kids, or early workouts with their Culver City trainer.
And yes, there will be party favors. Because even the most sophisticated Angeleno deserves a moment of playful joy.
Reservations run $150 per guest for food only, including a sparkling wine toast. You can elevate the experience with still and sparkling pairings. Bookings happen through the OpenTable Experience, and if you’re the organized friend in the group, this is your moment.
Holiday Cheer Beyond New Year’s Eve
A.O.C. is also open for Christmas Eve, offering its full à la carte menu alongside “signature A.O.C. Egg Nog, Christmas Cocktails and a Festive Flight.” Expect wreaths, boughs, a tree, Dickensian carolers, and—if you behave—maybe even Santa.
FAQ: New Year’s Eve at A.O.C.
Q: What is the theme of New Year’s Eve at A.O.C.?
A: The theme blends Mexican holiday flavors with A.O.C.’s market-driven cooking, including dishes meant to bring luck, love, and prosperity.
Q: What time is the New Year’s toast?
A: The restaurant will toast at midnight CDMX time—10 p.m. in Los Angeles.
Q: How much is the prix-fixe dinner?
A: The experience is $150 per guest for food, including sparkling wine and party favors. Optional wine pairings are available.
Ultimate send-off to 2025
For Angelenos craving a night that feels flavorful, spirited, and beautifully thoughtful, New Year’s Eve at A.O.C. might be the ultimate send-off to 2025. With its mix of tradition, Mexican-inspired flair, and L.A. polish, it’s a celebration built for those who want joy without chaos—and flavor without compromise. If you’re ready to step into 2026 with a little luck, a little love, and a lot of great cooking, this is your reservation to make.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at A.O.C. with a Mexican-inspired menu, curated wines, and a CDMX countdown. Flavor, luck, and style for 2026.
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