The Menu
Everything below comes out of one kitchen, no shortcuts. Prices and a few dishes change with the season, so ask your server what's best today.
Queso Fundido
Melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted poblano & chorizo, warm tortillas for scooping.
Guacamole de la Casa
Mashed at the table with citrus and pickled onion, finished with chili salt.
Elote Callejero
Grilled corn, crema, cotija, chile piquín, lime.
Sopa de Tortilla
Tomato-guajillo broth, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco.
Birria
Jalisco-style, from Maria's husband's side of the family. Slow-braised beef, melted cheese, cilantro & onion, consommé for dipping.
Al Pastor
Achiote-marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro.
Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak, salsa verde, pickled onion.
Vegetariano (V)
Roasted squash, black beans, queso fresco, pepitas.
Dunk first, ask questions never.
The dish people drive across town for.
Mole Negro
Chicken in our abuela's mole negro: more than 30 ingredients, toasted and ground by hand over two days.
Enchiladas Verdes
Three chicken enchiladas, tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco.
Carnitas Michoacán
Slow-braised pork, citrus, tortillas & salsa on the side.
Chiles Rellenos (V)
Roasted poblanos, queso oaxaca, light tomato broth.
Tamal de Mole
Chicken & mole negro.
Tamal Verde
Salsa verde chicken.
Tamal de Rajas (V)
Roasted poblano strips & cheese.
Arroz rojo
$4Frijoles de la olla
$4Tortillas hechas a mano (½ dozen)
$4Plátanos fritos
$4Aguas Frescas
Horchata, jamaica (hibiscus), or tamarindo, made every morning.
Café de Olla
Cinnamon & piloncillo coffee, simmered slow.
Horchata Float
Vanilla ice cream, horchata.
Mexican Coca-Cola
Glass bottle, cane sugar.
Tres Leches
Made to order, whipped cream, cinnamon.
Churros
Cinnamon sugar, chocolate or cajeta dip.
Flan de la Casa
Classic caramel custard, Maria's own recipe.
Prices shown are illustrative for this concept project. (V) marks vegetarian dishes. Ask about swaps. We can make most things without meat. This full menu, including family-style trays, is also available for catering.