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Cocina Mexicana
Tacos & Quesadillas Mexico City Style
TACOS soft corn tortilla ~ cilantro and sweet onion 7. eachQUESADILLAS grilled flour tortillas ~ three cheeses 7. each
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Bistec
Char-grilled steak
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Tinga de Pollo
Chipotle BBQ chicken rib
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Hongos
wild mushrooms, shallots, epazote
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Rajas Poblanas
Roasted poblano, sweet onion
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Quesadilla Sencilla
Three cheeses-housemade queso fresco, cotija, monterrey jack
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Al Pastor Pork
Pineapple-chile rubbed
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Barbacoa Rez
Slow braised beef
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Chorizo
Housemade chile guajillo
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Esquites
Sautéed corn
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Camarones
Shrimp, poblanos, xnipec
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TACOS TAQUIZA
Special plate of three soft corn tacos stuffed with your choice of: tender slow braised prime beef rib barbacoa, grilled steak, al pastor pork, chicken tinga, guajillo chorizo, shrimp, hongos wild mushrooms, corn esquites, poblano rajas two salsas: spicy serrano macha and medium chile de árbol, red tomato rice, slow cooked black beans $22
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Tacos de Pescado
three soft corn tacos of achiote rubbed mahi mahi filet, crisped chile pasilla, romaine chipotle crema, avocado-tomatillo salsa, red tomato rice, black beans $23
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La Palapa Burrito
giant flour tortilla stuffed with you choice of filling and red tomato rice, black beans, guacamole, pico, queso and crema $18
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Tacos Vegan Avocado Corn
three soft corn tacos of avocado, corn esquites, canario pintos, pasilla with two salsas: spicy salsa macha and medium spicy chile de árbol, vegan black beans and pico de gallo $22
Sides
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PiÑa asada
grilled pineapple $6
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CEBOLLITAS
Grilled scallion onions $7
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JALAPEÑOS TORREADOS
charred whole jalapeños $6
Ensaladas
Salad Add Ons: grilled shrimp or chicken for $4. Grilled skirt steak for $7-
Romántica
Romaine hearts, avocado, roasted beets, queso fresco, dried cranberries, pine nuts, roasted cumin, lime dressing $13
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César Cardini
Invented by Cesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico, crisp romaine hearts, toasted pine nuts queso añejo, anchovy, croutons, lime~anchovy dressing $13
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Nopalitos
Grilled nopal cactus, radishes, tender boston lettuce, fresh lime juice, queso fresco $13
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Palmitos
Tender boston lettuce, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, fresh oregano vinaigrette $13
Antojitos
Appetizers-
Guacamole por Orden
Hand crushed guacamole made to order for you ~ choose “picante” level basket of warm corn tortillas or house made cumin spiced corn chips $16
Available with crudité add $2
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Guacamole y Salsa con Totopos
Pico de gallo, house guacamole, cumin spiced corn chips $13
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Sopa de La Casa: Pozole Rojo
Hominy corn, chicken, guajillo broth, avocado, radish, oregano, lime $9
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Elote del Mercado
Market style corn on the cob with lime, mayo, chile piquín, queso cotija $6
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Jícama Picante
Street cart style-crisp jícama seasoned with chile piquín, lime and salt $9
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Taquitos De Papa
Crisped potato and chile poblano tacos, crema, chile de árbol salsa, guacamole $11
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Chalupas con Chorizo Casero
Little boats of corn masa, housemade guajillo chorizo guacamole, black beans, queso fresco, crema $13
Vegetarian at your request
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Plátanos con Crema
Sweet plantains, crema, housemade queso fresco $9
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Calamares
Crisped calamari, guacamole~tomatillo dipping salsa $16
Carnes y Aves
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Cochinita Pibil
Yucatán pork roasted in banana leaves, achiote citrus salsa xnipec of pickled red onion and habanero saffron rice, sweet plantains, tortillas $23
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Arrachera al Tequila con Jalapeños Torreados
Our signature grilled hanger steak tequila~lime marinade, roasted scallions, jalapeños, red rice, black beans, tortillas $27
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Barbacoa de Cordero Catalina
Chile ancho barbecued lamb shank braised with avocado leaves, guacamole, black beans, red tomato rice, tortillas $27
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Enchiladas Fundidas de Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak enchiladas in árbol salsa melted queso chihuahua, avocado, romaine, sweet onion, crema, queso fresco red tomato rice $24
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Enchiladas de Pollo Verdes
Chicken enchiladas in tomatillo salsa verde housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion $21
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Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Rojo
Chicken enchiladas in rich red mole housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion $22
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Pato al Mole Negro Oaxaqueño
Grilled duck breast in rich black mole typical of Oaxaca made from 26 magical ingredients red tomato rice, swiss chard, tortillas $27
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Pollo con Plátanos
Grilled chicken breast, tomatillo salsa, plantains, red rice, black beans, tortillas $22
Pescado y Mariscos
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Camarones en Mole Negro
Grilled shrimp, black mole from Oaxaca red tomato rice, vegetarian canario beans, tortillas $25
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Shrimp sautéed, golden roasted garlic cloves red tomato rice, slow cooked black beans, tortillas $23
Vegetarianos
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Chile Relleno
Roasted poblano chile stuffed with housemade queso fresco and queso añejo lightly battered, spiced tomato salsa, black beans, saffron rice, tortillas $23
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Plato Vegetariano Azteca
La Palapa’s vegetarian plate: three potato taquitos, guacamole, salsa de arbol, rice tortita, grilled nopal cactus, black beans $22
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Plato Vegan Tepozteco
La Palapa’s vegan plate: huitlacoche corn mushrooms guacamole, pico de gallo, sautéed swiss chard, grilled nopal cactus, canario beans $22
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Enchiladas de Huitlacoche
Huitlacoche corn mushrooms baked with queso chihuahua avocado, lettuce, cilantro, sweet onion, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa verde $25
Para Acompañar
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Sides
$6
Cebollitas: grilled spring onions
Nopal Asado: grilled cactus, lime
Acelgas: garlic sautéed swiss chard
Chorizo Casero: spicy guajillo chorizo
Esquites: epazote sautéed corn
Arroz y Frijoles
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Arroz
Rice $4
Arroz Rojo: red tomato rice
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Frijoles
Beans $4
Frijoles Negros: black beans, vegan
Charros: Smoky bacon charro pinto beans
La Palapa Margarita
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Frozen
Hand crafted lime frozen margarita
Glass $14
Pitcher $34
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Rocks Up
olmeca altos, fresh lime, agave
Glass $14
Pitcher $34
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Sabores-Flavors
Add $1 to each glass or pitcher
Jalapeño
Watermelon
Passion fruit
Ginger
Mango
Hibiscus
Guava
Pomegranate
Strawberry
Wild Blueberry
Tamarind
Blood Orange
Coconut
Margaritas
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Choose Your Tequila
To make a margarita add $2
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Mezcal Float
Add $3
Micheladas
Beer cocktails-
Chelada
Lime juice, salt $8
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Michelada
Lime, maggi, valentina, piquín salt $8
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Chelada Margarita
XX Lager, frozen margarita, salt $9
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Sangrita Roja
Citrus-tomato-chile tequila chaser $2
Cerveza
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Tecate Can $8
Modelo Especial Can $8
Victoria $8
Sol $8
Bohemia $8
Corona $8
Corona Light $8
Negra Modelo $8
Non Alcoholic Heineken 0.0 $6
Sangría
Glass $10. / Pitcher $27-
White Hibiscus Sangría
Chardonnay-hibiscus flower infusion
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Red Citrus Sangría
Cabernet, orange, lime, lemon
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Aguas Frescas
Hibiscus, tamarind, ginger limeade, watermelon $3.50
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La Palapa Iced Tea
Hibiscus infused ceylon black $3
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Mexican Coca Cola
$3.50
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Jarritos Toronja
$3.50
Cocteles
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La Doña Margarita
“NYC Top 5 Margaritas” award winner! Milagro Blanco, patronage, hibiscus $17
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La Joya
Mezcal Ilegal Joven, Cointreau, Chambord, ginger infusion, agave, lime $17
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Zihua Margarita
Hornitos Reposado, Mezcal Pelotón, Cointreau $17
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Tulum Twist
Tequila 7 Leguas, XTA Mayan honey liquor, Cointreau, lime $14
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La Flaca
Skinny Margarita-Herradura Blanco, fresh lime, agave $17
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Restless Poet
Hendricks Gin, Saint Germain, jalapeño, Jarritos grapefruit $17
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Tamarind Cosmo
Absolut Mandarin, Cointreau, tamarind $17
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Coloradito Blue Sour
Baby Blue, Prize Winning Blue Corn Whisky, ginger, blood orange $16
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Mezcalotón
Mezcal Pelotón, Combier, passion fruit $17
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Paloma
Tromba Reposado, Combier Pamplemouse, Jarritos de Toronja $16
Mezcal
Distilled once, artisanal agave spirit-
Del Maguey Minero $14
Del Maguey Chichicapa $14
Del Maguey San Luis Del Río $14
Del Maguey Santo Domingo $14
Del Maguey Tobalá $18
Ilegal Joven $13
Ilegal Reposado $14
Ilegal Añejo $18
El Jolgorio Barril $16
Pelotón $12
Santa Pedrera Espadin $14
Espiritu Lauro Buen Bicho $12
Espiritu Lauro Joven Espadin $16
Tequila
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Blancos
Bottled right after distillation
Herradura $11
Tequila Uno $12
Luchadores 101 $13
Casa Dragones $15
Milagro $13
Casa Amigos $11
Corazón $11
Ocho $15
Patrón $14
Gran Centenario $13
Don Julio $14
Sauza Hornitos $10
Tres Generaciones $13
Partida $13
Casa Noble $13
Cazadores $10
Cobalto Orgánico $12
Corralejo $11
Espolón $11
Campeón $14
7 Leguas $13
Tromba $11
Reposados
Aged 3 to 12 months in oak barrels-
Tequila Dos $13
Cazadores $12
Corazón $13
Patrón $15
Milagro $14
Casa Amigos $13
Ocho $17
Gran Centenario $14
Herradura $13
Sauza Hornitos $11
Tres Generaciones $14
Partida $15
Cobalto Orgánico $13
Casa Noble $14
Don Julio $15
Corralejo $13
7 Leguas $14
Tromba $12
Casa Amigos $14
Añejos y Especiales
Aged 1 to 8 years in oak barrels-
Tequila Tres $14
Herradura $14
Casa Amigos $15
Corazón $17
Milagro $15
Sauza Hornitos $14
Tres Generaciones $15
Patrón $16
Partida $17
Don Julio $17
Casa Noble $17
Cazadores $14
Avión $14
Corralejo $14
7 Leguas $15
Tromba $14
Desserts
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Pastel Tres Leches
Moist cake drizzled with three milks fluffy meringue icing $9
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Churros
crisped and cinnamon sugar dusted $8
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Chocolate de “Metate” Brownie
Dark & milk chocolate brownie, walnuts $5
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Flan de Kahlua y Vainilla
Traditional vanilla, caramel and kahlua flan $6
Bottomless Brunch
Per Person Includes Fruit, Entrée, Coffee And Beverage $42 per person includes 90 minutes of Bottomless Boozy Brunch featuring La Palapa's Margaritas & Mimosas! tax and gratuity not included NYS Law prohibits serving alcohol to intoxicated guests must be 21 and older, one drink at a time Last seating for Boozy Brunch is 3:30pm Thanks! No substitutions ~ Gracias!La Palapa Boozy Brunch Options
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Pan Frances Torrejas
Mexican style french toast ~bolillo mexican bread vanilla batter, piloncillo~cinnamon syrup, bananas
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Huevos a La Mexicana
Eggs scrambled with tomato, onion and jalapeno guacamole, black beans and warm corn tortillas
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Huevos Rancheros Verdes
Two eggs on crisped corn tortillas, black beans salsa verde, crema, queso fresco and guacamole
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Molletes
Vegetarian pinto bean open face sandwich queso fresco, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo mixed greens in fresh oregano vinaigrette
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Avocado Toast
Avocado bolillo toast, home made natural queso fresco, olive oil, spiced pepitas mixed greens, fresh oregano vinaigrette
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Huevos Tulum (keto)
eggs scrambled with collard greens, jalapeño, onion, queso, served with: guacamole, pico
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Burrito Bowl
Choose One Filling: chicken tinga, al pastor pork, brisket barbacoa, suadero, grilled steak, chorizo, shrimp, poblano rajas, hongos mushrooms or corn esquites served with: rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema and queso
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Vegan Bowl
poblano rajas, hongos mushrooms, corn esquites served with: pinto beans, pico de gallo, guacamole
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BEC & Avocado Sandwich
on a bolillo roll: bacon, egg, cheese and avocado
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Breakfast Burrito
flour tortilla, egg, bacon, beans, rice, pico, guacamole, crema
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Breakfast Tacos
two soft tacos: egg, bacon, beans, cheese, avocado choose: flour or corn tortilla
Brunch a la Carte
Eggs and breakfast. Egg whites only to any egg dish add for $1.50-
Pan Frances Torrejas
Mexican style french toast, piloncillo~cinnamon syrup, fresh fruit $12
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Huevos a La Mexicana
Eggs scrambled with tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, black beans $10
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Huevos Rancheros Verdes
Two eggs atop crisp corn tortillas, black beans, tomatillo salsas, crema, queso fresco, guacamole $13
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Vegan Bowl
poblano rajas, hongos mushrooms, corn esquites served with: beans, pico de gallo, guacamole 18.
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Burrito Bowl
Choose: chicken tinga, al pastor pork, brisket, grilled steak chorizo, shrimp, poblano rajas, mushrooms or corn with: rice, beans, pico guacamole, crema, queso 18.
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Chilaquiles Verdes
Corn tortilla casserole smothered in green tomatillo salsa, sweet onion, epazote and mexican crema and radishes $10
Two eggs $12
Grilled chicken $14
Steak & Eggs $20
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Breakfast Burrito
giant flour tortilla stuffed with egg, bacon, beans, rice pico de gallo, guacamole, crema 16.
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Huevos Choriqueso
Scrambled eggs with guajillo chorizo, queso fresco and monterrey jack cheeses guacamole, black beans, warm corn tortillas $13
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Breakfast Tacos
three soft tacos of egg, bacon, beans, cheese and avocado, choice of corn or flour tortilla 14.
Tortas
Sandwiches all on Bolillo Rolls-
Avocado Toast
Avocado bolillo toast, home made natural queso fresco, olive oil, spiced pepitas mixed greens, fresh oregano vinaigrette $13
Add chorizo $14
Add 2 eggs $14
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Molletes
Vegetarian pinto bean open face sandwich, queso fresco, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo mixed greens, fresh oregano vinaigrette $10
Add chorizo $12
Add 2 eggs $12
Add bacon $12
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Pepito
Grilled skirt steak sandwich, avocado, lettuce, tomato, house made pickled jalapeño smoky chipotle crema choice of rice & beans or french fries $18
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Torta de Pollo
grilled chicken sandwich, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole and choice of rice & beans or french fries $18
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BEC & Avocado Sandwich
on a bolillo roll: bacon, egg, cheese and avocado 8.
Especialidades
Specialities-
Chile Relleno
Vegetarian roasted poblano chile stuffed with queso fresco and queso cotija añejo lightly battered in a spiced tomato sauce, saffron rice, black beans $21
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Camarones Mojo De Ajo
Sautéed shrimp with golden garlic cloves, red tomato rice, black beans $21
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Enchiladas de Pollo-Verdes
Chicken enchiladas in tomatillo salsa verde housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion $21
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Enchiladas de Pollo-Mole Rojo
Chicken enchiladas in rich red mole housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion $21
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Enchiladas de Hongos-Verdes
Vegetarian mushroom enchiladas in tomatillo salsa verde housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion $15
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Enchiladas de Hongos-Mole Rojo
Vegetarian mushroom enchiladas in rich red mole housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion $15
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Arrachera al Tequila con Jalapeños Torreados
Grilled skirt steak marinated in lime and tequila, char grilled onions and jalapeños, red rice, canario pinto beans $27
Cocteles Especiales
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Bloody María
Silver tequila and spiced tomato juice in a tall chile-piquín rimmed glass housemade jalapeño pickles $11
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Citron Mary
Citrus infused vodka bloody mary housemade jalapeño pickles $12
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Tequila con Sangrita
Tequila sliver shot, chile-tomato chaser $10
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Prosecco Mimosa
Blood orange, prosecco split $13
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Proseccotini Ginger
Fresh ginger, prosecco split $13
Micheladas
Beer Cocktails - Cura Crudas -Hangover Cures!-
Frozen Chelada
XX Lager, frozen margarita, salt $9
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Chelada
Lime juice, salt $7
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Michelada
Lime, maggi, valentina, piquín salt $7
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Aguas Frescas
Tamarind, hibiscus, limeade, watermelon, house made ginger $3
Cafecitos
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Café de Olla
Coffee slowly brewed with sweet piloncillo cinnamon and orange peel $3
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Café con Leche
$4
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Cappuccino
$4
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Espresso
$3
Espresso Double $5
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Chocolate Mexicano "La Abuelita"
Steaming mug of cinnamon scented hot chocolate milk $4