DINNER
Red tomato denotes a vegetarian dish
ANTOJITOS
[Appetizers]
Flautas: These tortillas are called 'flutes' because of their long, cylindrical shape. Flautas are
one of Mexico's most popular snacks, sold by vendors all over the country. They originate from
Guadalarjara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Tender meat marinated in chipotle sauce, rolled in a crispy flour
tortilla, topped with sour cream and cheese, served with guacamole dip.
$5.75
QUESADILLAS
The classic Quesadilla is stuffed with cheese, folded over, and
cooked , but popular variations include chicken or steak. Sold in street markets all over Mexico,
Quesadillas have their origin in Monterrey, within the Northeast Mexican state of Nuevo León.
Flour tortilla wedges filled with jack cheese, tender chicken, or
steak, topped with avocado, sour cream. and Pico de Gallo.
Cheese $4.50 Chicken or Beef $6.95
SOPAS[Soups]
Soup is an indispensable part of a Mexican's main meal, generally
served around two or three in the afternoon. Some of the most common are listed in our
menu.
Sopa de Tortilla
[Tortilla Soup]
If one soup could be labeled the classic Mexican soup, it is
this one, with the traditional flavors and texture of the country's chili, tomato, avocado, epazote
and tortilla.
Bowl $4.25 Cup $3.00
Sopa de Maiz
[Corn Soup]
This soup orginates from Tlalpan, a suburb of Mexico City. Made
more substantial by the addition of red bell pepper, is has a sweet flavor that children of
all ages love.
Bowl $4.75 Cup $3.00
ENSALADAS
[Salads]
Salads are a new addition to Mexican cuisine. With restaurants in Mexico City and resort
areas leading the way, 'ensaladas' are becoming extremely popular throughout the country.
Ensalada de Lechugas con
Jicama y Mango
[Mixed salad with Jicama and Mango]
This salad combines fresh green lettuce and Boston lettuce, with avocado, juicy mango,
and jicama, all tossed in a cilantro and honey based vinigrette.
$6.25
Ensalada Sante Fe
[Santa Fe Salad]
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in chipotle ranch dressing, then topped with grilled chicken, fresh
avocado, tomatoes, and corn salsa
$5.25
Ensalada Cesar
[Caesar Salad]
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Crisp romain lettuce tossed in avocado dressing, topped with fresh avocado, torilla strips,
and parmesan cheese
$5.25
Ensalada de Espinacas
[Spinach Salad]
Fresh baby spinach leaves tossed with sesame seeds, toasted almonds, toasted tortilla strips,
and fresh feta cheese, served with a light house vinegrette
$6.25
PLATILLOS PRINCIPALES
[Main Courses]
Mole Poblano de Pollo
[Chicken with Poblano sauce]
Today mole remains the classic dish for festive occasions. It combines the flavors of tomato,
peanut, almond, and unsweeted cooking chocolate with Pasilla, Ancho, Chipotle, and
Mulatto chilis. This dish dates from seventeenth century Puepla, a state near Mexico City.
$13.95
Mole Poblano de Pollo
[Chicken in Pumpkin Seed Sauce]
Made from ground pumpkin seeds, cilantro, tomatillo, unsalted peanuts, with both fresh green
and red chilis, this is a dish that the indiginous Purepecha people of Mexico have been serving
since pre-Columbian times.
$13.50
Pollo a la Naranja
[Chicken with Orange Sauce]
Made with flour, butter, tequila, oranges, and limes, this dish is from Martinez de la Toree,
a small town in the Mexican state of Veracruz, which is famous for its sweet and juicy oranges.
$12.25
Pechugas de Pato
[Duck Breasts in Plum Sauce]
Made with red wine, cloves, garlic, ground pepper, brown sugar, butter, whole plums, orange
juice, and tequila. To hunt wild ducks, the Indians from Acapulco submerged themselves in
shallow lagoon waters, covering their heads with hollowed-out pumpkins that had holes carved
the tops for breathing. There they waited patiently for the waterfowl to arrive.
$15.95
Camarones a la Mexicans
[Mexican Style Shrimp]
When a dish is referred to as 'a la Mexican,' it is made with tomatoes, onions and chili,
combined here with plentiful shrimp, rice, tomatoes, and onion. This recipe originates in the
Pacific coast region of Mexico.
$14.95
Huachinango a la Naranja
[Red Snapper with Orange Sauce]
The magnificent red snapper from the Pacific coast of Mexico is prepared in myriad ways.
This version has an orange sauce that gives the fish a tangy flavor.
$14.95
Salmon en Crema de Guallava
[Salmon with Guava Sauce]
Guava has a creamy fresh taste with a slight citrus tang, making it the perfect fruit base for
a sauce being served with salmon. This dish comes from the coastal town of Puerto Vallarta.
$15.95
Salmon con Crema de Tequila
[Salmon with Tequila Cream Sauce]
We use Reposada Tequila, which is lightly aged and has a smooth, full- bodied flavor that
compliments the sauce. We accompany the salmon with avocado and potato cake. This dish
can be found in Cancun.
$15.95
Chalets de Puerco en Vinagre Balsamoco
[Pork Chop with Balsamic Vinegar]
This traditional style of pork chop is stuffed with chorizo (pork sausage) and apple pieces
prepared in an Adobo sauce, which is a combination of tomatoes, garlic, apple cider vinegar,
salt, and spices. We serve potato cake along with the pork chop. This dish originates in
Oaxaca.
$12.95
Bisteck Relleno con Queso y Salsa
[Stuffed Beef with Cheese and Chili Sauce]
This recipe comes to us from Baja Northern Mexico, beef raising country. We serve it
here with tequila sauce and potato cake.
$14.95
Chile Relleno de Queso y Picadillo
[Roast Chiles Stuffed with Cheese and Seasoned Meat]
To make this dish, cheese and meat-stuffed chilis are coated with beaten eggs and then
sauteed in tomato sauce. We follow an old tradition in serving it with refried beans. A similar
version of this recipe can be found throughout Mexico, and many believe it was one of the
Emperor Maximilian's favorite foods.
$9.95
Fajitas de Pollo o Bistec
[Chicken or Beef Fajitas]
This is a dish from Reinoza Tamulipas, in northern Mexico. Your choices are chicken or
beef, served on a sizzling platter with chopped fresh bell peppers, tomato, onion, and tequila
sauce-marinated cilantro. In the traditional style, we accompany the fajitas with tortillas,
guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and beans.
$10.95
BEBIDAS
[Drinks]
Horchata
This delicious, aromatic rice drink tastes wonderfully creamy, yet does not
contain a drop of milk. Mexicans swear by it as a means of settling a
stomach or curing a hangover.
$1.75
Soft drinks
$1.50
Orange juice
$1.50
Tea, coffee
$1.50
Milk
$1.50
CERVEZA
[Beer]
Ideal accompaniments to the dishes in this menu
Imported Beers
$3.50
Corona
Pacifico
Dos Equis
Negra Modelo
Heineken
Domestic Beers
$3.00
Fat Tire
Widmer Hefeweizen
Mirror Pond
Bud light
$2.75
Sangria
Testament of the Spanish influence on Mexican cooking, this popular
thirst quencher is served with ice and citrus fruit slices floating on top.
$5.50
POSTRES
[Desserts]
Budin de Arroz con Coco
[Coconut Rice Pudding]
This soothing, most traditional of Mexico City's desserts is glorified with the
addition of coconut and a voluptuous chocolate sauce.
$3.75
Crepas de Cajeta
[Warm Crepes with Caramel Sauce]
This original rich tasting goat's milk Cajeta was sold in little wooden Cajas (boxes) in
the shops of Celaya Guanaguato. It can be used as a dessert topping, as in this
recipe for crepes, served with vanilla ice cream.
$5.25
Flan de Kahlua y Ron
[Kahlua and Rum Flan]
One of Mexico's favorites, this dessert traces its origins to the Spanish conquest.
This version, contemporized by the addition of Kahlua and rum, is an especially
good ending to any meal featured in this menu.
$3.95