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We’re easygoing, but that doesn’t mean we’re not serious about our food. We’re uncompromising in our food, from the ingredien ts we use, to how we prepare them, everything we do is about making the most delicious Jaliscan food and spreading our love for the cuisine far outside Mexi
Sopas (TEMPORADA DE INVIERNO)
Sopas-
Pozole con pollo
Traditional soup made with hominy corn, chicken, cabbage, radish and lime.
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Sopa de tortilla con pollo
Traditional soup with shredded chicken, tomato, elote, tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro and lime.
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Vegetarian (No chicken) Tortilla soup
Traditional soup with tomato, elote, tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro and lime.
Para Empezar
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Guacamole & Chips
Home made chips, salsa (green and red) and 8 oz guacamole.
gluten free, vegan
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Chips & Salsa
Homemade chips, salsa red and green
gluten free, vegan
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Elote
2 Mexican street corns cut in half, with mayonnaise, sour cream, queso cotija & limes
dairy free, vegetarian
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Tiradito Ahi Tuna
Tiradito de raw ahi tuna, leche de tigre mango, serrano pepper, red onions, chives*
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De Camaron
Cooked tiger prawns, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, salsa verde* (served with crispy tortilla)
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Ceviche Mixto
Raw ahi tuna, raw scallops, grilled octopus, cured in lime juice, mixed with cherry tomatoes, red onions, beets, cilantro, radish, habanero and serrano pepper, olive oil* (served with crispy tortilla)
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Fresca
Avocado cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mixed berries, red onion, queso fresco cubes, mint, lime vinagrette
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De la Casa
Seasonal lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled onion, pumpkin seeds, Strawberries, pecans, raisins, queso fresco, mango vinaigrette.
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Fruta Picada
Seasonal fruit, lime juice, chile piquín, salt
Tacos con carne
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Carne Asada
Thin slice grilled flank steak, guacamole, grilled onions, cilantro, salsa de molcajete
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Pollo con Mole Habanero
Free range Mary’s chicken, mole habanero, cilantro, pickled onions. Contains nuts
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Chamorro
Chamorro Pork Shank marinated in adobo wrapped in banana leaf, pickled onions, cilantro, salsa de arbol
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Carnitas
Pork, marinated in achiote adobo, pickled red onions, cilantro, salsa habanera
gluten free
Tacos Dorados
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Flautas de Pollo
3 potatoes flautas, guacamole, cabbage, onions, queso fresco, radish, salsa roja
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Flautas Verdes
3 flautas, (chicken or potatoes), bathed in salsa verde, sour cream, queso fresco
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Crispy Tacos x3
3 Griddle halfway fried corn tortillas, melted cheese, (Vegan - chorizo or portobello) Non Vegan choice of meat (referred to meat tacos), pico, guacamole and sour cream
Tacos de Mar
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Pescado Asado
Rock cod fish, cabbage salad, micro greens, avocado mayo
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De Camaron al Chipotle
Sautéed shrimp in creamy chipotle sauce, cabbage salad, microgreens
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Pulpo Asado
Grilled octopus, grilled onions, salsa de ajo, microgreens
Tacos Vegetarianos / Veganos
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Calabacitas con Elote
Mexican squash, zucchini, sauteed with elote, topped with queso fresco
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Portobello
Sautéed Portobello mushrooms with garlic and wine, onions, guacamole, microgreens
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Flautas de papa
3 potatoes flautas, guacamole, cabbage, onions, queso fresco, radish, salsa roja
vegetarian
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Soy Chorizo Vegano:
Vegano: Soy chorizo, onions, cilantro, avocado pico
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Quesabirrias Veganas
Fried corn tortillas on the griddle. Melted vegan cashew mozzarella cheese. (Calabacitas con Elote or Portobello) Onions, cilantro, salsa de arbol.
Quesabirrias
Heand made corn tortilla, mozzarella cheese, choice of birria meat, onions, cilantro, consome de birria, salsa de arbol-
Birria de Pollo
Chicken birria, handmade corn tortilla, melted cheese, onions, cilantro. Served with consomé and salsa de arbol
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Birria de Carne
Beef birria, handmade corn tortilla, melted cheese, onions, cilantro. Served with consomé and salsa de arbol
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Quesabirria Portobello
Sautéed Portobello mushrooms with garlic and wine, handmade corn tortilla, melted cheese, onions, cilantro
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Quesabirria Calabacitas Con Elote
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Tabla de 5 Quesabirrias
Choose 5 of your favorites Chicken/Beef/Vegan
gluten free
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Tabla de 10 Quesabirrias
Choose 10 of your favorites Chicken/Beef quesabirrias
gluten free
Postres
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Churros
2 Traditional Mexican churros cut in half dusted with organic sugar and cinnamon
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Viva Mexico
Traditional mexican churro dusted with organic sugar & powdered cinnamon. Served with a scoop of ice cream
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Flan Casero
House Made vanilla flan with caramel
Ceviches
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Tiradito Ahi Tuna
Tiradito de raw ahi tuna, leche de tigre mango, serrano pepper, red onions, chives*
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De Camaron
Cooked tiger prawns, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, salsa verde* (served with crispy tortilla)
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Ceviche Mixto
Raw ahi tuna, raw scallops, grilled octopus, cured in lime juice, mixed with cherry tomatoes, red onions, beets, cilantro, radish, habanero and serrano pepper, olive oil* (served with crispy tortilla)
Ensaladas
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Fresca
Avocado cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mixed berries, red onion, queso fresco cubes, mint, lime vinagrette
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De la Casa
Seasonal lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled onion, pumpkin seeds, Strawberries, pecans, raisins, queso fresco, mango vinaigrette.
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Fruta Picada
Slices of Mango, Cucumber and Jicama with lime and salted chile piquin
vegan
Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm
Brunch Menu
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Cinnamon Currant French Toast
Two slices of cinnamon Acme Bread with maple syrup & seasonal fruit
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup & seasonal fruit. Add two organic scrambled or sunny side up eggs for an additional $5
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Mexican Scramble
Two organic scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, serrano peppers, mozzarella cheese, black beans & sour cream
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Benedictos Yucatecos
Two poached organic eggs over tamal with pork, chipotle lemon butter sauce. Served with black beans, guacamole, queso fresco, sesame seeds, seasonal fruit.
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Huevos Rancheros
Organic sunny side up eggs, salsa ranchera, thick corn tortilla, red onions, radishes, avocado, black beans & queso fresco.
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Chilaquiles
Two organic sunny side up eggs, crunchy corn tortilla chips, salsa, queso fresco, avocado, red onions, watermelon radish, sour crème, black beans & queso fresco
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Chorizo con huevo
House made chorizo, two organic scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, mozzarella cheese, refried beans & queso fresco.
From our rich tradition of local brewers and the old favorite ones - 100% Local Bay Area/NorCal breweries
Lagers & Pilsners
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Diablo Lager
Mexican Lager, Devil's Canyon, San Carlos, 4.8% A crisp, pale lager brewed with a touch of flaked maize.
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Mexicanita
Mexican Lager, Del Cielo, Martinez, 5.0%. House Mexican Lager. This traditional Mexican style beer celebrates Hispanic heritage with its light body and crisp finish. We used Saaz hops for a soft bitterness that brings an aroma of herbs and spice
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Chismosa
Mexican Amber Lager, Old Caz, Santa Rosa, 5.3% The year is 2012, and we had just finished working 2 weeks in the sweltering Coachella Valley. Upon finishing, we sat down, ordered a Negra Modelo, and became so satiated by the beverage that we swore then and there to one day brew a beer that could remind us of that glorious moment. Chismosa is a malt focused, clean, and crushable Mexican Amber Lager, and it’s name comes from the Spanish word Chisme, or, to gossip. Style: Mexican Amber Lager Specs: 5.8% ABV; 23 IBUs Hops: Cascade, Hallertau Grain: 2-row, Flaked corn
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Snapshot
American Lager, Morgan Territory, Tracy, 4.9% A Malt Driven Beer: An American original, American Lagers were first brewed following prohibition and World War 2. These lagers were popular because of the light favors achieved by supplementing traditional barley with rice and corn. The resulting beers became very popular for their crisp, refreshing qualities and lower alcohol. Our interpretation follows that intent but utilizes a modern hop, Callista, to bring a floral/citrus quality to the beer. It’s light-bodied with elevated carbonation.
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Temescal Pilsner
German Pilsner, Temescal, Oakland, 5.1% "Temescal Pils" is the result of two years of Pilsner experimentation: a 5.0% Pilsner that's soft, aromatic, flavorful, and doesn't adhere to traditional styles. Hop forward but not out of balance in any one way. We haven't previously committed to always offering any one beer, but we love this recipe so much and want to make it more widely available. A crisp and refreshing Pilsner that simultaneously pleases both the “beer-flavored beer” seeking consumer and the pedantic beer connoisseur (2018 GABF competition finalist).
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Pacific Melody
West Coast (Hoppy) Pilsner. Laughing Monk. San Francisco 5.0% Relax and take in the beauty of the bay as you hear the waves gently lap against the shore and your first sip will transport you to a peaceful moment suspended in time. Light and crisp, Pacific Melody is dry-hopped with Simcoe and Nelson hops, giving this West Coast Pilsner a hop profile that represents the great and expansive Pacific Ocean and all of its bounty.
ALES
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The Penske Files
West Coast Pale Ale, Faction, Alameda. 5.8% Pale ale dry hopped with Mosaic & Ekuanot. Faction Brewstaff favorite!
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Stoked!
Hazy Pale Ale, Henhouse, Petaluma, 5.9% Stoked Pale Ale is our rotating hop pale ale, each batch is made with a new blend of one or two hops, allowing us to experiment with new hops and processes. Each batch has the same malt and yeast profile, letting the subtle differences between hops shine through. Citra is fronting like lychee lychee, passion passion, dank dank, plum! Always a house favorite!
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Whatever Makes You Hazy
Hazy IPA, Original Pattern, Oakland, 6.8% Whatever makes you happy, make sure this Hazy IPA is part of the equation. Brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Centennial hops, we've got you covered with intense citrus, grapefruit, papaya, and orange notes.
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Devil's Gulch
Hazy IPA, Pond Farm, San Rafael. 6.8% 2019 GABF BRONZE MEDAL WINNER in the Juicy or Hazy IPA category. Strong tropical aromas, juicy mouthfeel with pineapple and balanced bitterness.
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Separation Anxiety
West Coast IPA, Berryessa, Winters. 6.8% This bright ultra floral IPA showcases Mosaic hops from Yakima Valley,WA. Simplicity at its finest.
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Mai Tai PA
West Coast IPA. Alvarado Street, Monterey, 6.9% Three time GABF medal winner, including gold in 2018! Our drier, decidedly “tropical” IPA that’s light on bitterness, but heavy on hop aroma, courtesy of 100% Mosaic hops. One whiff and you get super intense notes of passion fruit, mango, and lychee.
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Don Laco
House rotated Hazy IPA. Del Cielo. Martinez. 7.0% Don Laco is a family name here at 5 Tacos and in the Saldana family. We honor his name and memory with this weekly changed beer.
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Citra Powered Jetpack
Hazy Double IIPA, Barebottle, San Francisco, 8.6% 2021 GABF Winner for Hazy Imperial IPA. Our jet propulsion fermentory is ready for launch, armed with 7 lbs/barrel of hops, and Citra is the main event on our horizon. 3, 2, 1...
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Hella Hoppy
West Coast Double IIPA. Berryessa. Winters. 9.0% A huge DANKY-RESINOUS double IPA for those extreme hop heads. With four plus pounds of hops per bbl of beer, the hop aroma and flavor are sticky on both the nose and palate. A simple malt bill, a touch of crystal malt, and brewed using the ‘hop bursting’ technique; this beer truly is a West Coast style hop bomb. malty like most DIPAs.
Dark Beers
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East Bay Nights
Black Lager, Oakland United, Oakland, 5.3% 2022 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) (R) Silver Medal winning beer in the German Dark Lager category. This is our tribute to a classic German Schwarzbier. Don't let the color of this beer fool you, it's light on the palate and full of flavor. Notes of coffee and roast with enough German noble hops to round out the malt profile. 5.3% ABV.
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Dark Sarcasm
American Porter, Barrel Brothers, Windsor. 7% "A Dark beer for people who don't like dark beers."Dark Sarcasm is loaded with notes of chocolate, mocha and vanilla. The finish is surprisingly smooth for a full flavored dark beer!
Wheat Ales
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Hell Or High Watermelon
Wheat Ale W/ Watermelon. 21st Amendment. San Francisco. 4.9% Like Lady Liberty, we stand for independence and perseverance. In the pursuit of innovative beer, there is no obstacle too great. No journey too long. No fruit too gigantic. This American wheat beer is brewed with real watermelon, for a flavor that’s surprisingly crisp, dry and refreshing—it’s summer in a can! Hell or High Watermelon Wheat is our summer seasonal beer available from April through September in six pack cans and on draft. We start by brewing a classic American wheat beer, then add fresh melons for a straw-colored, delicious beer with a kiss of watermelon aroma and flavor.
Belgian
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Irreverent Wit
Belgian Witbier, Laughing Monk, San Francisco. 5.4% Irreverent Wit is a fresh, enlightening example of a Belgian classic. As soon as you draw in this effervescent and creamy, Belgian-style White Ale, you will be transported to a golden sea of tall, dry wheat moving in the wind. This beer is perfectly balanced with subtle flavors of banana and bread, accented by the black peppercorn on the tip of your tongue and finishing with light notes of spice and a dry, yeast character.
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Happy Camper
Saison, Oakland United, Oakland, 6.0% Whether you get a rush out of extreme cliff camping or are an inveterate fan of glamping, you are included under our tent as a "Happy Camper"! Saisons, refreshing and approachable even to non-beer drinkers, are a perfect accompaniment to grilling, toasting, napping, fishing or whatever your favorite pastime is. This pale and refreshing, classic beer style is dry and mildly bitter, highlighting the expressive yeast character that's citrusy, spicy, and not overly phenolic.
Sours
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Super Shandy Warhol
Gose w/ Raspberry & Lemon, Barebottle, San Francisco, 5.7% Art is what you can get away with, and this hugely delicious raspberry lemon sour pushes the limits of what beer can be.
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Grief
Margarita Inspired Barrel Aged Sour, Ghost Town, Oakland 5.8% Style: Margarita inspired Fruited Sour Malt Bill: North American Pilsner, Raw Wheat, and Oats Fruit and Source: Meiwa Kumquats from Garcia Organic Farms in Deluz, CA Tahitian Pomelo from Mud Creek Ranch in Santa Paula, CA Bearrs Limes from Polito Farm in Valley Center, CA Tasting Notes: Bright Citrus, Clean Minerality
Gluten Free Beers
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Salvaje
Gluten Free Lager. Buck Wild, Oakland, 5.0% Mexican Lager. Refreshing and light, slight citrus character and just enough floral bitterness to round things out. California's original 100% Gluten Free Brewery, Buck Wild.
gluten free
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You Had Me At Aloha
Gluten Free Tropical Fruit Kettle Sour, Buck Wild, Oakland 5.3 % A Rainbow of Tropical Flavors including Pineapple, Guava, Mango, Orange and Coconuts. California's original 100% Gluten Free brewery.
gluten free
Seltzers & Ciders
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You've Guava Be Kidding Me
Hard Guava Cider (GF). Far West. Richmond 6.3% Dry cider infused with Brazilian guava.
gluten free
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Cherry Seinfeld
Hard Cherry Cider (GF). Hidden Star. San Leandro. 6.5% This cider was made with tart cherries giving it a slight mouth puckering sweetness.
gluten free
Hard Kombucha
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Paloma Hard Kombucha
Gluten Free Hard Kombucha with Grapefruit and Salt. Hoocha. Petaluma. 7% Paloma Hoocha is the perfect blend of organic grapefruit, lime, and our raw hard kombucha. This California twist on a classic cocktail is cool and refreshing with a clean finish
gluten free
Beer Flights
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House Flight
Try 5 ounces of 5 beers curated by our staff! Tacos House Beer Flights
5 beers 5 oz. each
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Custom Flights
Choose 5 of any of our 30 draft options. This can include beers, ciders, kombuchas or seltzers on draft.
Kombuchas
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Just Peachy N/A Booch
Tip Top Tonics NA Kombucha Richmond, Ca N/A 16 oz
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Black Cherry N/A Booch
Tip Top Tonics NA Kombucha Richmond, Ca N/A 16 oz
Aguas Frescas Del Día
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Pineapple
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Strawberry
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Horchata
Coffee & Tea
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Organic Coffee Pot
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Organic Tea Pot
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Cafe De Olla Pot
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Cinnamon Tea Pot
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Chocolate de abuelita
Soft Drinks
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Jarritos
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Mexican Coke
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Diet Coke
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Bottle Sprite
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Craft Root Beer (Devil's Canyon)
Root Beer fans will love this Craft Root beer made by Devil's Canyon brewing. Not too sweet, not too spicy, DCBC Root Beer is made with local honey and agave nectar from a recipe kept under lock and key. Never any high-fructose corn syrup, never any shortcuts. This root beer is the real deal
Pick Up Only: Find Your Nearest Location
Please note that these options are only for pick up at your convenience. For orders exceeding 20 tacos, kindly inquire at least 2-3 days in advance to ensure availability for your party or celebration.
Tacos
We recommend ordering a minimum of 2 tacos per person for a light meal and 4 tacos per person for full meal. We also recommend two side orders to complement your meal. We will serve it separate for you to create your own tacos-
10 Tacos
10 handmade corn tortillas. 20 oz of meat*, 4 oz of cilantro, 4 oz of onions, 8 oz of salsa, 4 oz of radishes, 10 slices of lime. Choose up to 3 different protein/meat (chicken, pork, beef, or vegan option)
Serve up to 4 people
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20 Tacos
20 handmade corn tortillas. 40 oz of meat*, 8 oz of cilantro, 8 oz of onions, 12 oz of salsa, 8 oz of radishes, 20 slices of lime. Choose up to 4 different protein/meat (chicken, pork, beef, fish, or vegan option)
Serve up to 8 people
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50 Tacos
50 handmade corn tortillas. 100 oz of meat*, 16 oz of cilantro, 16 oz of onions, 32 oz of salsa, 16 oz of radishes, 50 slices of lime. Choose up to & different protein/meat (chicken, pork, beef, fish, shrimp, and vegan option)
Serve up to 20 people
Quesabirrias
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10 Quesabirrias (Chicken or Beef)
10 handmade corn tortillas with mozzarella cheese. Served with 8 oz of consome, 4 oz of radishes, 5 slices of limes, 4 oz of salsa de arbol, 2 oz cilantro and 2 oz onions
Serve up to 3 people
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20 Quesabirrias (Chicken or Beef)
20 handmade corn tortillas with mozzarella cheese. Served with 32 oz of consome, 16 oz of radishes, 15 slices of limes, 8 oz of salsa de arbol, 4 oz cilantro and 4 oz onions
Serve up to 5 people
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25 Quesabirrias (Chicken or Beef)
25 handmade corn tortilas with mozzarella cheese. Served with 64 oz of consome, 32 oz of radishes, 25 slices of limes, 24 oz of salsa de arbol, 8 oz cilantro and 8 oz onions
Serve up to 8 people
SIDES TO SHARE
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Ensalada de la casa
Mix lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, pumpkin seeds, strawberries, pecans, raisins, queso fresco with mango vinaigrette
Small - 3 servings
Medium - 6 Servings
Large - 10 Servings
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Elote
5 Elotes cut in half, with mayonnaise, sour cream, queso cotija, tajin and limes
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Whole Beans or Refried Beans with pork or Black Beans
Whole Beans: Whole peruvian beans cookd with water and garlic Refried Beans with pork: Whole Peruvian beans cooked with house pork chorizo, onions, cilantro y topped with queso fresco Black Beans: Black beans cooked with our own spices (including chipotle) and topped with sour cream
16 oz - 4 servings
32 oz - 8 servings
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Chips (Bag 3 servings) and Salsa (8oz)
Chips (Bag 3 servings) and Salsa (8oz)
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Guacamole
Guacamole made with avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime and salt.
16 oz - 6 servings
32 oz - 12 servings
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Rice
Green rice: Made with spinach, cilantro, chile, butter and milk. note: Ask for vegetarian or vegan option.
16 oz - 4 servings
32 oz - 8 servings