Monday - Friday, 11:30 am to 4 pm
Ostiones
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Ostiones de Lujo
half dozen or dozen wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs
Half Dozen $21.00
Dozen $42.00
Tlayudas
Iconic street food dish of Oaxaca. Large, thin tortillas from our wood oven.-
Tlayuda de Res
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, skirt steak, chichilo mole, quesillo, black beans
$24.00
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Tlayuda de Pollo
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, quesillo, black beans
$22.00
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Tlayuda de Hongos
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$20.00
2 For $28
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Aguachile de Naranja Roja
spicy yellow fin tuna, blood orange, lime
$20.00
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Robalo*
striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
$18.00
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Tamal de Pollo y Mole Negro
large chicken tamal, mushrooms and huitlacoche, black mole
$15.00
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Molotes de Plátano
oval plantain turnovers filled with refritos, crema, queso fresco
$14.00
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Memela
toasted masa pancakes, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo avocado sauce
$16.00
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Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
$16.00
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Molotes de Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish, cotija
$16.00
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Sopa de Camarón
creamy shrimp soup, dried peppers
$14.00
Non-Alcoholic Specialties
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Aguas Frescas
$4.00
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Topo Chico
$4.00
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Mexican Coke
$5.00
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Limonada
$4.00
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies
Platos Fuertes
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Camarones Istmeños
sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
$24.00
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Pescado
catch of the day, green chile atole, leeks, corn, garlic crisps
$32.00
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Tostadas de Camaron
sautéed shrimp, chile de ajo, refried beans, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes
$20.00
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Pulpo
wood-grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, green chorizo, red tomatillo sauce, confit tomato
$23.00
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Ensalada de Primavera con Pollo
chicken, mixed greens, grapefruit, orange, apple, avocado, ginger-lemon dressing
$18.00
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Xochi Burger*
Prime beef hamburger, chorizo, avocado, refried beans, watercress, Oaxacan cheese, pasilla pepper mayo, jalapeños, crispy spicy potatoes
$18.00
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila*
grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
$35.00
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Pollo Asado
half chicken, Oaxacan adobo rub, rice, refritos
$26.00
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Atún Tatemado
pepper crusted yellow fin tuna, mushrooms, mole amarillo
$32.00
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Enchiladas
enchiladas of the day, mole negro, rice and beans
$24.00
Al Lado
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Cremoso de Maiz
creamy corn and rice, cotija cheese
$9.00
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Ejotes
green beans, lemon, cotija cheese, bacon
$9.00
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Papas con Mole Pasilla
roasted potatoes, queso fresco
$9.00
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Coliflor Rostizado
confit cauliflower, pipián sauce
$9.00
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Guacamole y Totopos
$14.00
Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 9:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 4pm - 10:30pm
Crudos
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Ostiones en su Concha*
half dozen or dozen, raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette
Half Dozen $15.00
Dozen $29.00
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Ceviche de Callo de Hacha *
scallop ceviche, mango, lime juice, orange juice, cucumber, avocado, onion, worm salt
$19.00
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Aguachile de Naranja Roja
spicy yellow fin tuna, blood orange, lime
$20.00
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Robalo*
striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
$18.00
Antojitos
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Queso de Rancho
housemade queso de cincho, chicharrones, duo of insects (chicatanas, chapulines), huaxmole rojo
$18.00
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Memela
toasted masa pancake, roasted pork rib, refritos, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado sauce
$16.00
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Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
$16.00
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Molotes de Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, filled with potato, chorizo Istmeño, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulin garnish
$16.00
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Tacos de Cabrito
compressed baby goat meat, refried beans, tomatillo–avocado sauce, pickled onion
$18.00
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Tamal de Durazno
peach tamal, salsa macha, crema, queso fresco, peach-lemon chutney
$16.00
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Empanadas de Camarón
yellow corn masa, shrimp, tomatillo sauce, crema, queso fresco
$17.00
Del Horno
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Pulpo
wood-grilled octopus, fingerling potatoes, green chorizo, red tomatillo sauce, confit tomato
$23.00
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Sopa de Piedra
ancient traditional fish and shrimp soup, heated with hot river rocks from the horno
$29.00
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Tlayuda de Res*
grilled steak, mole negro, quesillo, greens
$24.00
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Tlayuda de Hongos
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$20.00
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Ostiones de Lujo
half dozen or dozen wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs
Half Dozen $21.00
Dozen $42.00
Al Lado
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Cremoso de Maiz
creamy corn and rice, cotija cheese
$9.00
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Ejotes
green beans, lemon, cotija cheese, bacon
$9.00
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Papas con Mole Pasilla
roasted potatoes, queso fresco
$9.00
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Coliflor Rostizado
confit cauliflower, pipián sauce
$9.00
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Guacamole y Totopos
$14.00
Mole, Mole, Mole
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Mole Tasting
four of our classic moles with housemade folded tlayuda, frijoles, quesillo
$20.00
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Costillas De Puerco en Mole Chicatana
pork ribs in ant mole
$16.00
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Hongos en Mole Amarillo
wild mushrooms, mole amarillo, masa dumplings, green beans
$16.00
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Cachetes de Res en Mole Pasilla
braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla
$19.00
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Tamal de Pollo y Mole Negro
large chicken tamal, mushrooms and huitlacoche, black mole
$15.00
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Pato con Mole de Cereza
confit duck leg, cherry mole, potatoes
$18.00
Platos Fuertes
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Pescado
catch of the day, chile atole, leeks, corn, garlic chips
$36.00
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila *
grilled rolled steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
$35.00
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Pato Crujiente
crispy duck, salsa albañil, adobo Oaxaqueño, chicharron, refritos
$37.00
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Pollo con Mole Negro
green circle chicken, adobo mashed potatoes, mole negro, sesame seeds
$29.00
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Bistec con Mole de Chicatana*
grilled certified prime Black Angus ribeye, black bean tamal, potatoes, ant mole
$55.00
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Callo de Hacha
scallops in mole verde, carrots, green beans, corn
$38.00
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Mariscos Puerto Escondido
half lobster tail, head on shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, creamy rice, quelites
$44.00
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Costillas de Borrego
grilled rack of lamb, potato purée, wild mushrooms, cherry mole
$45.00
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Enchiladas
Ask your server for the day’s selection
$24.00
Sopas Y Ensaladas
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Sopa de Camarón
creamy shrimp soup, dried peppers
$14.00
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Ensalada de Primavera
mixed greens, grapefruit, orange, apple, avocado, ginger-lemon dressing
$14.00
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies
Saturdays 11:30am – 3:00pm
Ostiones
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Ostiones en su Concha*
half dozen or dozen, raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette
Half Dozen $15.00
Dozen $29.00
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Ostiones de Lujo
half dozen or dozen wood-roasted oysters, mole amarillo, cotija, breadcrumbs
Half Dozen $21.00
Dozen $42.00
Crudos
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Robalo *
Striped bass, aguachile verde, cilantro, avocado, serrano, corn, red onion, cucumber, plantain tostada
$18.00
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Aguachile de Naranja Roja
spicy yellow fin tuna, blood orange, lime
$20.00
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Ceviche de Callo de Hacha *
scallop ceviche, mango, lime juice, orange juice, cucumber, avocado, onion, worm salt
$19.00
Antojitos
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Taquitos Dorados
chicken picadillo, mole colorado, crema, queso fresco
$16.00
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Molotes de Plátano
oval plantain turnovers filled with refritos, crema, queso fresco
$14.00
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Costillas de Puerco en Mole Chicatana
pork ribs in ant mole
$16.00
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Empanadas de Camarón
yellow corn masa, shrimp, tomatillo sauce, crema, queso fresco
$17.00
Al Lado
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Cremoso de Maiz
creamy corn and rice, cotija cheese
$9.00
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Ejotes
green beans, lemon, cotija cheese, bacon
$9.00
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Papas con Mole Pasilla
roasted potatoes, queso fresco
$9.00
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Coliflor Rostizado
confit cauliflower, pipián sauce
$9.00
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Guacamole y Tostadas
$14.00
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies
Tlayudas
Iconic street food dish of Oaxaca. Large, thin tortillas from our wood oven.-
Hongos
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian beans, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$20.00
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Puerco
mole negro, Mexican chorizo, bacon, egg, Oaxacan cheese*
$22.00
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Tlayuda de Res
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, skirt steak, chichilo mole, quesillo, black beans
$24.00
Platos Fuertes
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Camarones Istmeños
Sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
$22.00
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Huevos Rancheros*
fried corn tortilla, grilled steak, fresh avocado, salsa roja, Mexican rice, beans, sunny side up eggs
$20.00
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Chilaquiles *
corn totopos, bathed in salsa verde, grilled skirt steak, topped with two sunny-side-up eggs
$18.00
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Memela y Huevos *
Toasted masa pancake, shredded roasted chicken, mole negro, sunny-side-up eggs
$17.00
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Tetela y Huevos *
Blue masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, quesillo, mole coloradito, sunny-side-up eggs and cactus salad
$18.00
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Huevos con Pan de Maiz*
poached eggs over corn bread, grilled steak, creamy tomatillo sauce, roasted potatoes
$18.00
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Bistec con Huevos*
6 oz grilled prime Angus ribeye, huevos divorciados
$28.00
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Enchiladas
Ask your server for the day’s selection
$24.00
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila *
grilled rolled steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
$35.00
Sopas y Ensaladas
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Sopa de Camarón
creamy shrimp soup, dried peppers
$14.00
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Ensalada de Primavera
mixed greens, grapefruit, orange, apple, avocado, ginger-lemon dressing
$14.00
Sundays, 11:00am till 3:00pm
Live music 11:30am-2pm
$42 per person and $15 per child ( ages 12 and under)
Reserve your table today! Click HERE or for parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant at 713-400-3330.
V = can be made vegan
Entremeses
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Tetela (V)
masa triangular envelope stuffed with hoja santa, refritos, and mole coloradito, mixed green salad
$12.00
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Tamal de Durazno
peach tamal, salsa macha, crema, queso fresco, peach-lemon chutney
$16.00
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Queso de Rancho
housemade queso de cincho, baked tostadas, guacamole
$15.00
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Ensalada de Primavera
mixed greens, grapefruit, orange, apple, avocado, ginger-lemon dressing
$14.00
Platos Fuertes
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Enchiladas (V)
quelites, Mexican squash and cauliflower enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, refritos
$18.00
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Tacos de Papa (V)
crispy, rolled potato tacos, chile chilaca, salsa albañil
$15.00
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Memelas de Vegetales (V)
two toasted masa pancakes, roasted cauliflower, mushroom, hoja santa, refritos, crema, queso fresco, salsa de albañil
$19.00
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Tlayuda de Hongos (V)
roasted mushrooms, fresh huitlacoche, goat cheese, vegetarian refritos, hoja santa, mole amarillo
$20.00
Al Lado
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Papas con Mole Pasilla
roasted potatoes, queso fresco
$9.00
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Coliflor Rostizado
confit cauliflower, pipián sauce
$9.00
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Ejotes
green beans, lemon, cotija cheese, bacon
$9.00
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Cremoso de Maiz
creamy corn and rice, cotija cheese
$9.00
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Guacamole y Tostadas
$14.00
Postre
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Pastel de Chocolate (V)
Chef Ruben’s vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries
$13.00
Chocolate Menu
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Cacao
Chocolate cocoa pod, chocolate textures- tejate foam, milk chocolate cloud, chocolate criollo soil
$20.00
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Pastel de Chocolate
Chef Ruben’s vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries
$13.00
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Cremoso de Chocolate
Dense soft chocolate pudding, air sponge cake, peanut powder, strawberry
$13.00
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Chocolate Caliente
Small pitcher of Oaxacan hot chocolate, foamed tableside, churros (serves two)
$14.00
Otros Dulces
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Pavlova Tropical
coconut lime pavlova, mango tequila compote, passion fruit-mango sorbet
$13.00
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Pastel de Queso
cheesecake, strawberry gel, rhubarb sauce, corn whipped ganache, candied pistachios, corn cookie
$13.00
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Affogato
hazelnut ice cream, chicatana tuile, shot of espresso
$12.00
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Helado de Elote
corn custard ice cream, blue corn atole, corn cookie, Texas blue corn whiskey-infused ice cream
$12.00
Pretty Mezcal Cocktails
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Jalapeño Rita
reposado mezcal, jalapeño infused Oaxacan rum, La Guita dry wine, jalapeño syrup, lime juice, tajín salt
$14.00
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Mezcalini de Jamaica
mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Fonseca Porto, hibiscus syrup, pineapple, lime
$15.00
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Masa Menos
mezcal, damiana, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, corn puree, guava agave nectar
$14.00
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Mezcalini #1
mezcal, sorbet, lime, gusano salt
$14.00
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Age of Oaxaca
H Town Ilegal Reposado mezcal old fashioned, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange and cherry
$17.00
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Origen
mezcal, gin, Fever-Tree tonic, prickly pear and cucumber ice cube
$15.00
Margaritas
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Xochi Rita
mezcal, orange liqueur, lime, citrus syrup, gusano salt
$14.00
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Houston Strong
Olmeca Altos Tequila, Combier, Aperol, lime, grapefruit peel
$14.00
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Nervous Traveler
tequila reposado, mezcal reposado, grand marnier, lime, agave
$14.00
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The Greatest Margarita
añejo tequila, 25-year-aged Grand Marnier, tangerine, lime, ginger, agave nectar, sea salted rim
$32.00
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Spiced Pluma
tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple, lime, habanero syrup, Hibiscus-salted margarita foam
$15.00
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Pink Escalade
Altos tequila, Combier, grape brandy, lime, lychee, prickly pear
$15.00
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What-a-Melon
tequila blanco, cachaca, Aperol, watermelon, mint, lime juice, agave, jalapeño salt
$15.00
Palomas
Mexico's most cherished cocktail-
Traditional
Codigó 1530 Blanco Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime, salt
$14.00
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Mango & Chile
your choice of mezcal or tequila, lime, mango and chile soda, salt
$13.00
Cocktails We Love
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Thorny Ranch Water
Aguasol Tequila, prickly pear, lime, Topo Chico
$13.00
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Roasted Fruit Mojito
rum, oven-roasted fruit, mint, lime, soda water, simple syrup
$13.00
Sangria
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Our Sangria
red wine, fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, mandarin napoleon
$10.00
$48.00
Bottles
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Negro Modelo
$8.00
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Modelo Especial
$8.00
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Dos XX Lager
$8.00
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Victoria Lager
$8.00
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Santanera Premium Lager
$8.00
Draft Beer
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Karbach Hopadillo (HOU)
$8.00
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Stella Artois
Belgian Pilsner
$8.00
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Pacifico
Lager
$8.00
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Saint Arnolds (HOU)
Art Car IPA
$8.00
Happy Hour Specials
4 pm - 6 pm, Tuesday - Friday
Happy hour pricing available only at bar and patio
Happy Hour Libations
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Hugo Rita
The margarita that started it all!
$8.00
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Paloma Tradicional
Choice of mezcal or tequila
$8.00
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Mojito Clasico
$8.00
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The Houstonian
Bourbon, praline, vermouth, Mexican spice syrup
$8.00
- from our sister restaurant Backstreet Cafe -
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Agave & Mexican Spirits Library
1 oz of agave or Mexican spirit, see selection list on the back
$8.00
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House Red Wine Sangria
Red wine, Fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices
$8.00
Happy Hour Wines
7 Glass 24 Bottle-
Happy Hour Rose
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Happy Hour White
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Happy Hour Red
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Happy Hour Sparkling
Happy Hour Beer
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Houston Brewed Draft Beers
$5.00
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Dos XX, Modelo Especial, Victoria
$5.00
Margaritas
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Xochi Rita
Mezcal, lime, orange liqueur, agave nectar, sal de gusano
$10.00
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Nervous Traveler
Reposado tequila, reposado mezcal, grand marnier, lime, orange juice, syrup
$10.00
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Pluma
Tequila, pineapple, habanero syrup, lime, hibiscus margarita foam
$12.00
Pretty Side OF Mezcal
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Mango y Chile
Mezcal, lime, mango & chile soda, achiote salt
$10.00
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Mezcalini #1
Mezcal, sorbet, lime, sal de gusano
$10.50
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Origen
Mezcal, gin, Fever Tree Tonic, prickly pear & cucumber ice cube
$12.00
Cocktails We Love
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Mojito del Horno
Rum, fruit, mint, lime, soda, simple syrup
$10.00
Barrel Aged
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Age of Oaxaca
Mezcal, bourbon, Peychaud bitters, charred tortilla agave nectar, muddled orange & cherry
$12.00
Bocadillos
Bar Bites-
Tacos de Papa (V)
crispy potato casserole tacos, chile chilaca, salsa albañil, crema, queso fresco
$7.00
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Tostada de Camaron
sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, refritos, tomatillo-avocado sauce, crunchy garnishes, crema, queso fresco
$8.00
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Taquitos Dorados
crispy chicken tacos, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco
$8.00
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Memelita de Pollo
toasted masa pancake, chicken, mole coloradito, tomatillo-avocado sauce
$9.00
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Costillas de Puerco
crispy pork ribs in mole chicatana
$8.00
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Molotes de Xoxocotlan
oval masa cakes, potato, chorizo, avocado mousse, mole coloradito, crema, queso fresco, chapulín garnish
$8.00
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Cachetes de Res
braised beef cheeks, mole pasilla, quelites, avocado mousse
$10.00
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Costillas de Borrego
grilled rack of lamb, cherry mole
$10.00
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Guacamole Y Tostadas
Served with baked chips
$11.00
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Please alert your server of any allergies