Chef Gabriela Cámara, known for her Contramar restaurant in Mexico City, is expanding her culinary offerings with the opening of Cantina Contramar at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, March 28th. This new establishment promises to merge the essence of Contramar with a broader menu, including meat options, to attract a diverse audience.

The iconic Pescado a la Talla Contramar, a whole grilled fish with red adobo and parsley, will be one of the star dishes. This dish, which has inspired many chefs, is the hallmark of Contramar in Mexico. In addition, other Contramar classics will be offered, such as the dessert cart with strawberry meringue. The chef seeks to broaden the gastronomic experience, incorporating new dishes that go beyond the seafood and fresh produce for which it is known in Mexico City.

The Cantina Contramar menu will present new creations such as wagyu aguachile, rib-eye tiradito, chicken mole enchiladas and braised pork shank in adobo. Cámara's version of the cantina-style Caesar salad will also be included, a selection of tostadas with Contramar's popular tuna tostada, sopes with caviar, and main courses such as slow-cooked short rib, which can be enjoyed as personalized taco experiences with homemade tortillas.

Cámara seeks to offer an accessible and diverse culinary experience, adapted to the tastes of the Las Vegas public, where Mexican food is associated with tacos and carne asada. The chef has been experimenting with salsas, moles and adobos to develop the menu, using high-quality ingredients, such as wagyu meat grown in California.

Cámara emphasizes the importance of using extraordinary ingredients and working with local suppliers. To this end, she will source wagyu meat from Cross Creek Ranch, cheese from Point Reyes, and vegetables from the Los Angeles farmers market.

The opening of Cantina Contramar at Fontainebleau Las Vegas adds to the gastronomic diversity of the complex, which already has restaurants of international renown. This variety of culinary options was a key factor in Fontainebleau Las Vegas obtaining a Michelin Key in 2025. The collaboration with Bertha González Nieves of Casa Dragones to create cocktails with tequila and mezcal, and the offering of a margarita and carajillo cart, promise a festive and social experience for diners.

Cantina Contramar, located at 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, will open its doors seven days a week from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The goal is to create a space where diners can enjoy a complete experience, from appetizers and drinks to desserts and main courses of meat.

Cámara seeks to honor her Mexican heritage and create a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is conceived as a cantina, a place where customers can enjoy a full meal at any time. The chef hopes that this new proposal will attract visitors to Las Vegas, offering a culinary experience that celebrates Mexican culture and provides reasons to return.

Cantina Contramar is presented as a place to celebrate Mexican culture and offer diners multiple reasons to return: to have appetizers and drinks, to enjoy desserts, to try the meat dishes. Chef Gabriela Cámara aims to offer a complete culinary experience.

Cámara emphasizes that the intention is to create a festive atmosphere, with tables interacting and sharing experiences. The opening of Cantina Contramar represents a significant expansion for the chef, who seeks to adapt her successful proposal to the tastes and expectations of the Las Vegas public.