# Event Details - **Event Name**: ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: A tender celebration of Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria. You will not be cooking during class.About this EventAge RestrictionsFor ages 21 & upDescriptionWhen dinner calls for something truly special, Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef always rises to the occasion. Supremely marbled, exceptionally juicy, and unbelievably flavorful, it’s the best tasting, highest quality beef available. It simply doesn’t get much better. Enter Chef Edgar Rico of nationally acclaimed Nixta Taqueria to show us how to take this celebrated delicacy to the next level.With the energy and experience of bringing an array of incredible flavors of Mexico to Austin, Chef Rico will take the night’s menu to a celebratory place, starting with playful “nachos” that pair a soy and sesame–laced pico de gallo with perfectly grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu and crispy egg roll skins. Next, learn the best method to quickly sear Japanese A5 Wagyu, which will be served with an umami-rich glaze, a bright ponzu, and a silky corn purée. The night will wrap with a melt-in-your-mouth Japanese custard pudding for dessert.Local guest chef demonstration. You will be served dinner, but you will not be cooking in this class. For ages 21+. You’ll enjoy an array of Japanese sakes paired with your meal.This class was created in partnership with JFOODO (The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center).Use discount code JFOODO to save 50% off the price of your ticket!About Chef Edgar Rico:Chef Edgar Rico, Owner and Chef of Nixta Taqueria, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and launched his career with lauded chefs such as Tom Colicchio and Ludo Lefebvre in New York and California before exploring Mexico. Traveling and training his way through fine-dining restaurants like Mexico City’s Pujol and soulful home kitchens, Chef followed the food, and that journey brought him to Austin. The awards followed, from James Beard Award for Emerging Chef, Food and Wine Best New Chef, to The MICHELIN Guide Texas Young Chef Award (as well as Bib Gourmand and Green Star), a TIME 100 recipient, Food & Wine Best New Restaurant.MenuStarterGrilled Japanese Wagyu A5 fusion “Nachos"Main CourseJapanese A5 Wagyu with Chile Morita-Miso Glaze and Corn PuréeDessertJapanese Purin "Flan"Safety & PrecautionsAt check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.FAQsFor more information about our classes, please click on the links below: Find FAQs about our in-store classes here. Find FAQs about your private classes here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/¡qué-rico-japanese-a5-wagyu-beef-with-chef-edgar-rico-of-nixta-taqueria/100001983455404508 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 150, max: 150, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Market Austin North Lamar - **lat**: 30.3076098 - **long**: -97.73987609999999 - **full address**: Central Market Austin North Lamar, 4001 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2648ebbfe8daa4ba5420f70bb96ee2cae44a3a91ace39d9f02f6558c1bd2c3a2-rimg-w720-h360-dcdad1c2-gmir.jpg?v=1771537383 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria being held? - **A:** ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Central Market Austin North Lamar, 4001 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria? - **A:** Tickets for ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria are priced at USD 150 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityJapanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Rico. Demo & DineUSD 150Available - **Q**: Who is organizing ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria? - **A:** ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria is organized by Central Market Austin North Lamar. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ¡Qué Rico! Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "¡Qué Rico! 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