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, mole negro, 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 Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, roasted mushrooms, Oaxacan cheese, vegetarian beans, tomatoes, squash blossom mole
$20.00
Two for $30
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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
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 Flor de Calabaza con Pollo
chicken, mixed greens, squash blossom, purslane, tomato, cucumber, tomatillo, onion, 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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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
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila *
grilled rolled tenderloin, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño pepper adobo, potato, carrots, masa dumplings
$35.00
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*
raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette, salsa bruja
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, edible insects, 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
baby goat, refried beans, tomatillo–avocado sauce, pickled onion
$20.00
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Empanadas de Camarón
yellow corn masa, shrimp, tomatillo sauce, crema, queso fresco
$17.00
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Taco de Langosta
lobster tail, adobo Oaxaqueño, refritos, onion, avocado mousse
$20.00
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 Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, roasted mushrooms, Oaxacan cheese, vegetarian beans, tomatoes, squash blossom mole
$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
chicken tamal, mushrooms and huitlacoche, black mole
$15.00
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Pato con Mole de Tamarindo
confit duck leg, tamarind 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 tenderloin, 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, bone marrow, mushrooms, quelites
$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
call the restaurant 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 Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, purslane, tomato, cucumber, tomatillo, onion, 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*
raw oysters, tomatillo mignonette, salsa bruja
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.-
Puerco
mole negro, Mexican chorizo, bacon, egg, Oaxacan cheese*
$22.00
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Tlayuda de Res
large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla, skirt steak, mole negro, quesillo, black beans
$24.00
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Tlayuda de Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, roasted mushrooms, Oaxacan cheese, vegetarian beans, tomatoes, squash blossom mole
$20.00
Platos Fuertes
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Camarones Istmeños
Sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
$24.00
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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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Bistec con Huevos*
6 oz grilled prime Angus ribeye, huevos divorciados
$28.00
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Enchiladas
call the restaurant for the day’s selection
$24.00
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Barbacoa de Res de Zaachila *
grilled rolled tenderloin, 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 Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, purslane, tomato, cucumber, tomatillo, onion, lemon dressing
$14.00
Sundays, 11:00am till 3:00pm
Live music 11:30am-2pm
$45 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 = Vegan or CAN be made vegan.
Please alert your server of any allergies, thank you.
Entremeses
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Ensalada de Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, purslane, tomato, cucumber, tomatillo, onion, lemon dressing
$14.00
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Queso de Rancho
housemade queso de cincho, baked tostadas, guacamole
$15.00
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Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, Oaxacan cheese, mushrooms, red tomatillo salsa, corn tortillas
$12.00
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Tortitas de Vegetales
vegetable cakes, sautéed quelites, avocado mousse, curtido, tomatillo salsa
$12.00
Platos Fuertes
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Enchiladas de la Milpa V
poblano peppers, quelites, corn, serrano, onion, queso fresco, squash blossom mole
$24.00
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Tacos de Papa V
crispy potato casserole tacos, salsa albañil, crema, queso fresco
$15.00
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Tierra Oaxaca V
quelites, confit tomato, roasted carrots, wild mushrooms, hoja santa dressing, mole amarillo, dried pepper "soil"
$18.00
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Tlayuda de Flor de Calabaza
squash blossom, roasted mushrooms, Oaxacan cheese, vegetarian beans, tomatoes, squash blossom mole
$20.00
Postre
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Pastel de Chocolate V
Chef Ruben’s vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated strawberries
$13.00
Chocolate Menu
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Cacao
white chocolate cocoa pod, chocolate textures- tejate foam, passion fruit chocolate cloud, chocolate criollo soil
$20.00
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Pastel de Chocolate
Chef Ruben’s vegan chocolate cake, silk vegan cream, macerated strawberries
$13.00
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Cremoso de Chocolate
dense soft chocolate pudding, air sponge cake, peanut powder, strawberry gel
$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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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
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Pavlova Tropical
coconut lime pavlova, mango tequila compote, passion fruit-mango sorbet
$13.00
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 - 6 pm, Monday - Friday
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,
$8.00
- from our sister restaurant Backstreet Cafe -
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Agave & Mexican Spirits Library
1 oz of agave or Mexican spirit
$8.00
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House Red Wine Sangria
Red wine, Fresh orange, lime, mango, pineapple, Mexican brandy, spiced syrup, juices
$8.00
Pretty Side OF Mezcal
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Mango y Chile
choice of mezcal or tequila,, lime, mango & chile soda, chili 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
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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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 and orange juice, syrup
$10.00
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Pluma
tequila, pineapple, habanero syrup, lime, hibiscus margarita foam
$12.00
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, mole coloradito
$10.00
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Guacamole Y Tostadas
served with baked tortillas
$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