SOPAS y ENSALADASsoups and salads

POZOLE DE MI TIAchicken & hominy stew, smoky chile guajillo broth (gf) 7

SOPA del DIA

soup of the day

ENSALADA VERDE chopped romaine hearts, green olives, roasted poblano chile,

queso fresco, cilantro-jalapeno vinaigrette (gf/v) 7

CLASSIC CÉSARcreated in Tijuana, Mexico by Cesar Cardini,

crisp romaine hearts,toasted pine nuts, queso anejo, spiced croutons, lime-anchovy dressing (gf) 9

ENSALADA de PALMITOS

hearts of palm, lettuce, plum tomato, red onion avocado, fresh oregano vinaigrette (gf/v) 8

add to any salad grilled shrimp 6 grilled skirt steak 7 grilled chicken 4

APERTIVOS y BOTANASappetizers and snacks

GUACAMOLE y TOTOPOS mashed avocado dip, pico de gallo, house made

blue & white spiced corn chips (gf/v) 8

SALSA de QUESO con TOTOPOSa blend of three cheeses, artisan jack, queso cotija & queso chihuahua,

house made blue & white spiced corn chips (gf/v) 7

DOS SALSAS y QUESOpico de gallo, guacamole, house made

blue & white spiced corn chips (gf/v) 11

BUNUELOS de COLIFLOR con SALSA VERDEcauliflower fritters, tomatillo salsa verde, cotija, crema (v) 9

PLATANOS con CREMA y QUESOdelicate sweet plantains, crema, queso fresco (gf/v) 8

ELOTE de MERCADOmarket-style corn on the cob, mayo,

queso cotija, chile piquin, lime (gf/v) 5

CALAMARES FRITOScornmeal crisped calamari, chile-tomato salsa

& avocado-tomatillo salsa (gf) 10

CHICARRONEScrispy fried pork rinds, house made hot sauce (gf) 7

HUEVOS RELLENOSdeviled eggs, candied, pickled chile serrano,

house made hot sauce (gf/v) 8

Nachos Taquerohouse made blue & white spiced corn chips

loaded with black beans or pinto beans, our three cheeses; artisan jack, cotija, queso fresco, guacamole, pico de gallo,

pickled jalapenos, crema (gf/v) 9

chicken tinga +3spiced ground beef +4 braised pork belly +4

POLLO en SALSA VERDEchicken, tomatillo green salsa, queso fresco (gf)

PASTOR de PUERCO

roasted pineapple u chile rubbed pork, guajillo chile salsa, queso fresco (gf)

BEEF PICADILLO FESTIVO

spiced ground beef, salsa ranchero, queso cotija (gf)

SETAS a la DIABLAmushrooms braised with chilies pasilla & ancho (gf/v)

ACELGAS a la MICHOACÁN

swiss chard, raisin, almond, chile serrano, salsa rojo (gf/v)

BRAZA la REINA “the queens arm” traditional yucatecan tamal dish

of baked corn masa topped with a savory, spiced tomato salsa, three-chile spiced pumpkin seeds & queso fresco (gf/v)

TAMALESgreat to share!

corn masa steamed in a corn huskhouse made crema, salsas de la mesa one tamale 5 u trio of tamales 12.50

CATERING & PRIVATE PARTIES

We offer a wide range of catering menus to suit every taste, budget and occasion.

Let us custom design a menu to make your event memorable!

Our mission is simple: to offer you a creative, authentic dining experience and to enhance and educate the palate with the freshest ingredients and flavors while delivering personal care and service to each guest.

We partner with our neighbors to bring you the freshest local products available. We believe it’s about finding a balance, which allows us to sustain our quest for making quality, accessible food while giving back to our community.

Some of our Local PartnersTortilleria y Carniceria (Durham), Cecilia’s Tortillas (Goldsboro), Bailey Farm’s (Oxford), Marjac Poultry (Gainesville),

Ran Lew Dairy (Snow camp), Heritage Farm Pork, (Goldsboro), we support our local farmers by using only Certified Angus Beef.

ENCHILADA SUIZAS pulled chicken filled tortillas, tomatillo salsa, queso cotija, jack cheese, queso fresco, chopped romaine, sweet onion,

crema served with yellow rice, black beans (gf) 15

ENCHILADAS ROJAS con QUESOcorn tortillas folded with queso cotija, jack cheese, savory chile guajillo

red sauce, sweet onion, crema with red rice, black beans, (gf/v) 14

POLLO en SALSA VERDE con PLATANOSgrilled marinated chicken breast, tomatillo salsa verde, delicate

sweet plantains, yellow rice, black beans, warm corn tortillas (gf) 15

*CARNE ASADAtequila-lime marinated certified angus beef skirt steak, roasted spring onion, charred jalapeno, red rice, frijoles charro, warm tortillas (gf) 19

CHILE RELLENOslow roasted chile poblano stuffed with artisan jack cheese, queso

chihuahua & queso cotija, spiced tomato sauce, red rice, black beans (v) 14

CAMARONES ADOBADOSyucatecan style pan seared shrimp, chile pasilla abobo,

over yellow rice & black bean velvet sauce (gf) 16

ENCHILADAS de MOLE NEGRO OAXAQUEÑOsoft corn tortillas filled with braised chicken, topped with stone ground

Oaxacan black mole, chopped onions, crema, queso, cilantro, sesame seeds served with yellow rice, black beans (gf) 17

PLATO VEGETARIANO YUCATECOtamal de acelgas, plantains, yellow rice, black beans,

rajas poblanas, warm tortillas (gf/v) 15

PLATOS FUERTESentrees

ARROZ y FRIJOLESrice & beans (gf/v) 5

ESQUITEScorn kernels, epazote, lime, mayo, queso cotija, chile piquin (gf/v) 5

FRIJOLES NEGROSslow cooked vegetarian black beans (gf/v) 4

PLATANOS con CREMA y QUESOdelicate sweet plantains, crema,

queso fresco (gf/v) 6

RAJAS POBLANASslow roasted chile poblano, epazote,

sweet onion (gf/v) 5

PAPAS FRITAS con CHIPOTLE MOJO

crispy french fries, smoky chile-garlic dipping sauce (v) 5

CEBOLLETAS ASADAroasted spring onion, lime (gf/v) 5

ACELGASbraised swiss chard, golden raisins,

toasted almonds (gf/v) 5

ACOMPANAMIENTOSsides

TAQUERIATACOS & TACO PLATES

two fresh corn tortillas, choice of filling, individual, or choose any 3 tacos, served with your choice of rice & beans corn tortillas are gluten free

CAMARONES en ADOBOchile ancho adobo grilled shrimp, guacamole, sweet onion, cilantro (gf) 6

PESCADO con SALSA de ESTILIO YUCATAN baja-style fish taco, crisped tilapia filet, cilantro-jalapeno slaw,

avocado-tomatillo salsa (gf) 5

VIENTRE de CERDOslow braised pork belly, guacasalsa ~ tomatillo avocado

salsa, chicharrones, sweet onion, cilantro (gf) 5

PASTOR de PUERCOroasted pineapple ~ chile rubbed pork, sweet onion, cilantro (gf) 5

RAJAS POBLANAS

roasted chile poblano, sweet onion, cilantro (gf/v) 5

ESQUITEScorn kernals, epazote, sweet onion, cilantro (gf/v) 5

BEEF PICADILLOspiced ground beef, chipotle mojo, queso, cilantro (gf) 5

*CARNE ASADAchar-grilled, marinated certified angus beef skirt steak,

sweet onion, cilantro (gf) 6

CHORIZOhomemade chile guajillo sausage, avocado-tomatillo

salsa, queso, cilantro (gf) 5

SETAS a la DIABLAmushrooms in a “devilish” sauce of pasilla & ancho chiles, queso fresco, cilantro (gf/v) 5

TINGA de POLLOchile chipotle barbecued chicken ~ queso fresco, sweet onion, cilantro (gf) 5

ACELGASbraised swiss chard, golden raisins, almonds (v) 6

PLEASE ALERT YOUR SERVER TO ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.All Tamales and Our Fresh Corn Tortillas are Gluten Free. We have many Vegan options, please ask.

*Consuming Raw or Under-cooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

20% Gratuity added to Parties of 6 or more. No more than 4 split checks/Credit Cards for parties of 8 or more.

RAJAS POBLANASroasted chile poblano, sweet onion (v) 7

ESQUITEScorn sautéed with epazote, sweet onion & cilantro (v) 6

SETAS a la DIABLAportobello mushrooms stewed with “devilishly”

spicy chile ancho and pasilla (v) 7

ACELGASbraised swiss chard, golden raisins, almonds (v) 7

EL MEJOR“the best” a blend of our three cheeses, artisan jack,

queso cotija & queso fresco 6

QUESADILLAS your choice of filling

simply the best! grilled flour tortillas with a blend of our three cheeses; artisan jack, queso cotija, queso fresco

CAMARONESchile ancho adobo grilled shrimp, roasted chile poblano 7

VIENTRE de CERDO

slow braised pork belly in abobo 7

*CARNE ASADAtequila & lime marinated certified angus skirt steak 7

TINGA de POLLO

chile chipotle barbequed chicken 6

PASTOR de PUERCOroasted pineapple & chile rubbed pork 7

FRIJOLES CHARROSsmoky pintos, pork belly & slab bacon (gf) 4

FRIJOLES PINTOS slow cooked pinto beans (gf/v) 4

ARROZ ROJOred tomato rice (gf) 4

ARROZ de AZAFRÁN

yellow, saffron rice (gf/v) 4

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