First Avenue
Hours & Location
1063 1st Avenue,
New York, NY 10022
212.753.7407
RESTAURANT HOURS:
DINNER • Sunday, 3pm - 10pm
Monday, 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday - Wednesday, 4pm - 10:30pm
Thursday - Friday, 4pm - 11:30pm
Saturday, 3pm - 11:30pm
HAPPY HOUR • Monday - Friday, 4pm - 7pm
BRUNCH • Saturday & Sunday, 11:30am - 3pm
DELIVERY HOURS:
Sunday - Wednesday, 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday, 11:30am - 11pm
The Original
Our flagship location has remained a perennial favorite of New York for 35 years. Having opened its doors on First Avenue in September of 1984, it received a glowing review shortly thereafter from The New York Times - and the rest is history.
Old world charm enhances the dining experience through authentic Mexican colors and rustic folk art – many of which were collected personally by our founder Josefina Howard. Enjoy our fresh corn tortillas made on the comal in the dining room and surround yourself with the sizzle of steaks on the open fire grill.
Agave Cocktails
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Frozen Margaritas
Pomegranate: Our signature cocktail since 1984, | Or choose: Lime, Mango, Strawberry or Passion Fruit. | Prepared with Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime, flor de sal rim.
$13.75
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La Tradicional
Blanco tequila, lime, organic agave, flor de sal rim.
$14
add house tres chiles tincture to make it spicy
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Mezcalisco
Fidencio Clásico mezcal, Corazón blanco tequila, lime, organic agave, house-blended orange bitters, guajillo-sal de gusano rim.
$15
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Mango Chile
Blanco tequila, mango, lime, organic agave, guajillo flor de sal rim.
$14.50
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La Única
Corralejo reposado tequila, Gran Gala, lime, agave, lime flor de sal rim.
$16
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Sotol Storm
La Higuera sotol, lime, orgeat, ginger beer, bitters.
$15
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Margarita al Gusto
There’s no cocktail more symbolic of Mexico than the margarita. Ours features your spirit of choice and all-natural ingredients – organic agave nectar, hand-squeezed lime and one of our house-made salts – letting each one shine. | Salt Rim: Guajillo Chile, Lime, Hibiscus, Cinnamon Sugar, Black Lava, Flor de Sal
$16
Tequila Milagro Reposado
Mezcal Montelobos
Sotol La Higuera
Add Grand Marnier float $2
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Paloma Negra
El Jimador blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, Mr. Black cold brew liqueur, lime, Jarritos grapefruit soda, black lava salt rim.
$14
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Spicy Cucumber
Jalapeño-serrano-infused corralejo blanco tequila, cucumber juice, basil, lemon, guajillo chile flor de sal rim.
$15.50
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Margarita Al Pastor
Fidencio clásico mezcal, el jimador silver tequila, pineapple, ancho reyes chile liqueur, lime, savory sugar rim.
$15
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Josefina
Casa Noble crystal tequila, pomegranate, hibiscus, lime, orchid essence, guajillo-black lava flor de sal rim.
$15.50
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La Suprema
Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, lime, organic agave, lime flor de sal rim.
$17
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Dos Agaves
$16
Spirited Libations
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Mojito Michoacán
Charanda, Flor de Caña rum, mint, lime, soda.
$13.50
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Cocojito
Flor de Caña rum, mint, Kalani coconut, coconut milk, canela-infused agave, lime.
$14.50
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Buena Vibra
Tiki inspired - Uruapan Charanda Mexican rum, Corazón tequila, passion fruit, falernum, vanilla, orgeat and Peychaud’s bitters.
$14
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El Viejo
Jack Daniel´s whiskey, canela-infused agave, Aztec chocolate bitters, orange oils
$14
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Negroni #5
Aviation gin, Montelobos mezcal, Campari, Mr. Black cold brew liqueur.
$16
Add house tres chile tincture to make spicy
Beers
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Bottled Beers
Corona, Corona Light, Modelo Negra, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Dos Equis Amber, Clausthauler Non-Alcohol
$8
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Rotating Regional Brew
$8
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Michelada
Modelo Especial, lime, Cholula, Worcestershire, chile de árbol and guajillo salted rim.
$9
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Non Alcoholic Michelada
$9
Spirit-Free
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Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea
20 oz. pitcher. House-made hibiscus-grenadine, iced tea.
$6
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Cucumber-Mint Refresco
Fresh cucumber juice, mint, lemon, sparkling water.
$7
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Spicy Pineapple-Passion Fruit Punch
Pineapple juice, passion fruit, chile-infused agave, lemon.
$7
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Mango-Ginger Refresco
Mango purée, lemon, chia seed, ginger beer.
$7
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Yucatán Colada
Coconut milk, pineapple juice, orgeat, orange juice, lemon.
$7
tree nut
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Agua Fresca
Made fresh daily.
$4.50
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Mexican Sodas
Jarritos: Grapefruit, Mandarin, Tamarind | Mexican Coca-Cola
Wines
White-
Pinot Grigio Principato, Trentino, IT
$10
$38
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Sauvignon Blanc Haras, Maipo Valley, CL
$12
$46
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Sauvignon Blanc Kim Crawford, Marlborough, NZ
$50
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Albariño Paco & Lola. Rias Baixas, ES
$45
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Chardonnay Los Vascos, Central Valley, CL
$12
$46
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Chardonnay Sonoma-Cutrer, “Russian River”, Sonoma, CA
$16
$60
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Chenin Blanc
L.A. Cetto, Baja, MX
$11
$42
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Riesling Saint M, Pfalz, DE
$12
$46
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Prosecco Valdo Brut DOC, Veneto, IT. 187 ml.
$15
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Cava Pere Ventura Tresor Brut Reserva, Cava DO, ES
$38
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Brut Rosé Cote Mas Cremant Rosé Brut, Languedoc, FR
$50
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Red or white wine, apricot brandy, triple sec & fresh fruit
Glass $11
20 Oz. Pitcher $18
60 Oz. Pitcher $45
Red
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Pinot Noir Erath, Willamette Valley, OR
$15
$52
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Pinot Noir Meiomi, Sonoma, CA
$69
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Tempranillo
Sierra Blanca, Baja, MX
$13
$50
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Tempranillo Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva, La Rioja, ES
$60
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Malbec
Trapiche Oak Cask, Mendoza, AR
$12
$42
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Malbec
Doña Paula Estate, Mendoza, AR
$46
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Red Blend
Don Luis Terra Selección Reservada, Baja, MX
$56
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merf, Columbia Valley, WA
$13
$50
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA
$95
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Rosé La Petite Perrière, Loire Valley, FR
$12
$46
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Rosé Whispering Angel, Cotes de Provence, FR
$65
Additional Mexican Spirits
1 oz. / 2 oz.-
La Venenosa Costa
Rhodacantha
$12
$21
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La Venenosa Sierra Del Tigre
Maximiliana
$16
$28
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La Venenosa Tabernas
Refer to bottle in house
$10
$16
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Rancho Tepúa
Pacifica
$9
$15
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La Higuera
Dasylrion Wheeleri “Desert Spoon”
$9
$14
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Uruapan
Rum
$9
$15
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Sierra Norte Single Barrel
Native Black Corn
$10
$17
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Sierra Norte Single Barrel
Native Yellow Corn
$10
$17
Tequilas
1 oz. / 2 oz.-
1800
$8
$13
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Avión
$9
$15
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Casa Dragones Joven
$27
$50
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Casa Noble
$9
$14
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Casamigos
$10
$16
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Chamucos
$8
$13
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Chinaco
$9
$14
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Clase Azul
$11
$19
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Código Rosa
$11
$18
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Corazón
$8
$13
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Corralejo
$8
$13
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Don Fulano Fuerte
$10
$17
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Don Julio
$9
$15
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El Jimador
$8
$12
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Espolón
$8
$13
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Fortaleza
$9
$14
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Fortaleza Still Strength
$10
$16
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Gran Centenario
$8
$12
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Herradura
$9
$15
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Mi Campo
$8
$13
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Milagro
$8
$13
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Milagro Select Barrel
$10
$16
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Ocho Estate
$9
$14
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Patrón
$10
$16
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Riazul
$9
$14
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Siete Leguas
$9
$14
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Tapatío 110
$9
$15
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Tromba
$8
$13
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1800
$9
$15
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Casamigos
$11
$18
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Cazadores
$9
$15
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Chamucos
$9
$14
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Clase Azul
$14
$24
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Corazón
$9
$14
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Corazón Buffalo Trace Barrel
$10
$16
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Corralejo
$9
$14
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Don Julio
$10
$16
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Espolón
$9
$14
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Fortaleza
$10
$16
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Gran Centenario
$10
$15
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Herradura
$10
$16
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Maestro Dobel Diamante
$10
$16
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Milagro
$9
$14
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Milagro Select Barrel
$10
$17
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Ocho Estate
$9
$15
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Roca Patrón
$11
$19
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Siete Leguas
$9
$15
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1800
$10
$16
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Casa Noble
$11
$18
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Casamigos
$12
$21
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Clase Azul
$39
$75
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Corazón
$9
$15
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Corralejo
$9
$15
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Don Julio
$11
$18
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Don Julio 1942
$16
$29
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Espolón
$10
$16
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Fortaleza
$11
$18
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Gran Centenario
$10
$16
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Herradura
$11
$18
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Herradura Ultra
$12
$19
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Milagro
$10
$16
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Patrón
$12
$20
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Riazul
$10
$16
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Siete Leguas
$10
$16
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Avión Reserva 44
$20
$36
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Casa Noble 5 Year Single
$14
$25
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Casa San Matías Reserva
$10
$17
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Don Fulano Imperial
$19
$34
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El Tesoro Paradiso
$13
$23
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Fuenteseca Reserva 12 Years
$36
$69
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Herradura Selección
$24
$45
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José Cuervo Reserva De La Familia
$15
$26
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Patrón Gran Piedra
$31
$59
Mezcals
Mezcal is a traditional Mexican spirit made from agave. It is a category and denomination of origin which covers 9 states. It can be made from all species of agave using many traditions and techniques. Typically made with wood-roasted agave, the array of flavors is quite broad and inspiring, we encourage you to explore.-
Creyente
$10
$16
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Del Maguey Chichicapa
$10
$17
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Fidencio Clásico
$8
$13
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Ilegal Joven
$9
$15
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Ilegal Reposado
$10
$16
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Ilegal Añejo
$12
$21
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Montelobos
$9
$15
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Del Maguey
Tobalá
$13
$22
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Derrumbes Michoacán
Chino & Alto
$11
$19
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Derrumbes San Luis Potosí
Salmiana
$10
$16
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Derrumbes Zacatecas
Tequiliana Azul
$9
$14
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El Jolgorio
Barril
$17
$30
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Fidencio
Madrecuixe
$15
$26
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Leyenda Durango
Durangensis
$10
$17
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Leyenda Guerrero
Cupreata
$10
$17
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Leyenda Puebla
Tobalá
$10
$17
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Rey Campero
Tepeztate
$12
$20
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Del Maguey Pechuga
$16
$29
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Fidencio Pechuga
$11
$19
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Gracias a Dios Agave Gin
$9
$15
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Vago Elote
$10
$16
Starters & Shareables
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Guacamole en Molcajete
Since 1984, we have showcased fresh guacamole in our dining room using our founder, Josefina Howard’s original recipe.
$16.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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Empanadas De Pollo Con Chorizo
Corn masa empanadas stuffed with shredded chicken, Mexican chorizo and Menonita cheese, served with mestiza crema.
$11.50
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Quesadillas De Huitlacoche
House-made corn tortillas filled with huitlacoche and Chihuahua cheese served with salsa verde.
$10.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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Queso Fundido
Melted Chihuahua cheese over poblano rajas. Topped with cilantro and served with handmade corn tortillas.
$12.50
gluten free, vegetarian
Add Chorizo $2
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Flautas De Pollo
Crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken tinga and topped with salsa pasilla de Oaxaca, salsa verde, queso fresco and crema.
$10.75
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Zarape De Nachos
Crispy corn tortillas layered with black beans, queso fresco, white cheddar, Menonita cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle and serrano chiles.
$12
Add Chicken Tinga, Braised Beef or Carnitas $3
Soups & Salads
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Sopa De Tortilla
Roasted tomato-pasilla chile broth with grilled chicken, sliced avocado, shredded Chihuahua cheese, crema fresca and crispy corn tortillas.
$9.50
gluten free
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Sopa De Lima
A Mayan traditional delight; broth made with chicken stock, fresh lime, roasted tomatoes and jalapeños.
$8
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Ensalada Caesar Mexicana
Crisp romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, and chile croutons tossed in classic Caesar dressing.
$9
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Ensalada Del Mercado
Blend of mixed field greens tossed with house vinaigrette and fresh seasonal vegetables.
$8
Mexico City Street Tacos
Three Handmade Corn Tortillas-
Alambre De Carne
Tequila-marinated grilled skirt steak with rajas, bacon, and Chihuahua cheese. Topped with chile de árbol, onion and cilantro.
$14.50
gluten free
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Atún
Line-caught ahi tuna served with poblano-epazote purée, pickled radish, and grilled scallion salad.
$15
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Pollo Pibil
Achiote-marinated chicken served with chipotle mayonnaise, diced rajas and fresh mint.
$13
gluten free
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Calabacín
Tempura-fried zucchini served with avocado crema, cilantro and queso fresco.
$12.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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Panza
Braised pork belly over the plum chipotle sauce, topped with jicama gooseberry salsa.
$14
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Camarones
Sautéed shrimp topped with salsa molcajete, served over escabeche.
$14
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Hongos
Grilled portobello mushrooms, black beans, corn, rajas and chile de árbol salsa.
$12.50
gluten free, vegetarian
Ceviche
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Camarones
$15.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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Hongos
Trio of mushrooms in spicy orange and red wine marinade with red onion and sweet peppers.
$13
gluten free, vegetarian
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Atún
Line-caught tuna tossed in fresh citrus juices with melon, cucumber, ginger and serrano chiles.
$15
gluten free
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Callos De Hacha
Scallops marinated with coconut aguachile and ruby red grapefruit.
$15
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Sampler
Enjoy each of our classic ceviches, great for sharing.
$28
gluten free
Regional Mexican Classics
Michoacán-
Carnitas
Slow-braised pork with cilantro, pickled red onion, and grilled pineapple. Served with handmade corn tortillas
$25.50
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Chamorro
Braised chile ancho-marinated pork shank with salsa verde, pickled red onion, and handmade corn tortillas.
$26.50
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Tres Enchiladas
A taste of Rosa Mexicano’s signature enchiladas - mole poblano, suiza and mestiza.
$26
tree nut
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Filete Con Hongos
Pan-seared filet mignon with wild mushroom-tequila crema and nopales.
$35
gluten free
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Tablones
Guajillo-marinated beef short rib, slow-braised and served with mestiza.
$34
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Pollo Y Carne Al Carbón
Ancho-marinated chicken breast and guajillo-tequila marinated skirt steak with chile rajas and Chihuahua cheese.
$24
gluten free
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Chile Relleno Con Picadillo De Quinoa
Roasted poblano chile filled with quinoa, candied pineapple, almonds, raisins, and apple. Served with almond crema.
$21
tree nut, gluten free, vegetarian
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Budín De Pollo
Braised chicken tinga layered with soft corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, roasted Mexican peppers, and grilled corn. Served over mestiza.
$24
gluten free
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Salmón Poblano
Grilled salmon over sautéed kale, chorizo and corn with poblano crema.
$27
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Rollo De Pechuga
Crispy chicken breast filled with huitlacoche, served sliced over poblano crema.
$24
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Pollo Con Mole
Fried chicken over our classic mole with marinated pepper salad and radishes.
$23
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Tampiqueña De Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak marinated in guajillo chile and tequila with rajas con crema, guacamole and a Chihuahua cheese enchilada topped with mestiza.
$29.50
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Alambre Del Mar
Marinated and grilled in garlic vinaigrette with tomatoes, onions and serrano chiles, over white rice with salsa verde picante and ranchera.
Camarones / Jumbo Shrimp $25
Callos De Hacha / Sea Scallops $33
Mariscos / Shrimp and Scallops. $29
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Pescado Yucatán
Annatto-marinated white fish steamed in a banana leaf with tomatoes and red onion.
$25
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Fiesta De Mariscos
Shrimp, mussels, scallops and white fish finished in tequila-molcajete broth.
$34
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Tacos De Pescado
Seasonal fish with escabeche and jalapeño-tartar on flour tortillas.
$19.50
Baja / Beer-Battered
A La Parrilla / Grilled (Gf)
Shareable Sides
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Plátanos
Plantains with queso fresco and crema.
$6
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Elotes O Esquites
Mexican street corn on or off the cob.
$6
gluten free, vegetarian
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Col Rizada
Kale, spinach, corn and poblano
$6.50
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Fideos De Calabacín
Zucchini noodles with roasted tomato and queso fresco.
$6
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Picadillo De Quinoa
Quinoa with candied pineapple, almonds, raisins and apple.
$5.50
tree nut, gluten free, vegetarian
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Hongos Y Nopales
Sautéed mushrooms and cactus in a tequila crema.
$6.50
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Arroz Y Frijoles
Achiote rice and epazote-jalapeño refried black beans.
$6
gluten free, vegetarian
Join us for brunch weekly at Rosa Mexicano on Saturdays & Sundays | 11:30am - 3pm
Make Your Brunch Bottomless
Enjoy an assortment of unlimited beverages from our bar for an additional,
$20 per person with the purchase of an entrée.
1.5 hour limit during brunch hours.
Full menu also available in addition to brunch specials.
Brunch Especials
Served with agave-lime buttered cornbread-
Sopes Benedict Traditional
Poached eggs over corn masa cakes with Canadian bacon and Hollandaise
$17
gluten free
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Huevos Rosa
Sunny-side up eggs over a crisp tortilla and refried black beans. Topped with roasted tomato-chipotle sauce, salsa verde, ham, peas and cheese
$16
gluten free
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Huevos Josefina
Caramelized onion, chorizo, and potato with melted Chihuahua cheese and scrambled eggs layered on tostadas with mestiza crema and pico de gallo
$18.50
gluten free
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Tacos De Huevos
Scrambled eggs a la plancha, rajas, bacon and queso Chihuahua. Finished with chile de árbol salsa, onion and cilantro
$15.50
gluten free
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Huarache con Carne Asada
Mexico City-style huarache served with marinated skirt steak, fried egg, queso fresco, salsa Norteña and guacamole
$22.75
gluten free
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Torta de Desayuno
Pork belly sandwich served with a fried egg, Menonita cheese, avocado and black beans. Served with your choice of potatoes or fresh tropical fruit
$16.50
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Sopa de Frijoles
Black bean soup with poached eggs and roasted jalapeño with flour tortillas
$14
vegetarian
Chorizo $2
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Churros French Toast
Mexican donut crusted French toast topped with fresh berries and served with piloncillo syrup
$14.50
vegetarian
Bottomless Beverages
Enjoy unlimited servings of the beverages listed below for $20 per person with the purchase of an entrée Not going bottomless? Beverages are available for single servings. 1.5 hour limit during brunch hours-
Morning Glory
A frozen Mexican twist on an Aperol spritz
$15
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La Tradicional Margarita
Frozen or rocks, blanco tequila, lime, organic agave
$14
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Frozen Pomegranate Margarita
Blanco tequila, triple sec, pomegranate, lime
$13.75
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Frozen Lime
Lime, blanco tequila, triple sec, organic agave, flor de sal rim
$13.75
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Bloody Mary or Maria
Choice of vodka or tequila, tomato juice, horseradish, Cholula, pickled jalapeño, jicama, chicharrón
$14
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Mango Mimosa
Cava, mango and fresh squeezed orange juice
$11
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Red or White Sangría
Red or white wine, apricot brandy, triple sec, fresh fruits
$11
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Beer
Our selection of beers
$8
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Wine
Our selection of wines by the glass
Botanas
(Bar Snacks)-
Guacamole en Molcajete
Since 1984, we have been preparing freshly made guacamole with avocado, jalapeño, tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with warm tortilla chips and salsa | LF
$16.50
gluten free, vegan
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Cochinita Sliders
Achiote-citrus marinated pork served with chipotle mayonnaise and pickled red onions
$10
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Tlayuda
Oaxacan-style pizza served with black beans, cilantro, red onions, tomatoes, serranos, Oaxaca cheese and crema
$8
gluten free, vegan
Add Braised Brisket or Braised Chicken $3
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Yuca Frita
Loaded yuca fries topped with chipotle cheddar sauce and pico de gallo
$8
gluten free, vegan
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Camarones Al Mezcal
Sautéed shrimp with a chipotle-mezcal sauce | LF
$7
gluten free
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Mini Tacos De Carnitas
Slow-braised pork with cilantro, white onion and grilled pineapple
$5.75
gluten free
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Chicharrones Crujientes
Crispy pork skins served with lime and pico de gallo
$7.50
gluten free
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Flautas De Pollo
Crispy chicken taquitos served with salsa verde
$8.50
gluten free
3 Feet of Tacos
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Three of each on a board with pasilla de Oaxaca salsa and fresh lime
$48
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Braised Brisket
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Mushrooms
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Baja Fish
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Carnitas
Happy Hour, Monday - Friday, 4-7pm
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Happy Hour, Monday - Friday, 4-7pmCócteles
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Frozen Margarita De La Cantina
Blanco tequila, lime, organic agave
$9
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Margarita De La Cantina
Rocks, blanco tequila, lime, organic agave
$9
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Frozen Mango Margarita
Blanco tequila, triple sec, mango, organic agave
$9
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White or Red Sangría
Red or white wine, apricot brandy, triple sec, fresh orange and apple
$7
Vinos
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House Red or White
$7
Cerveza
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Modelo Especial
$6
Postres
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PASTEL DE QUESO
Maria cookie crust cheesecake with a strawberry-tomatillo salsa.
$6.50
peanut, vegetarian
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Flan De Rosa
Vanilla custard with caramel sauce.
$6.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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TRUFAS DE CHOCOLATE MEXICANO
Mexican chocolate truffles.
$6.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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Ice Cream
Choose Mexican Chocolate or Vanilla.
One Scoop $3
gluten free, vegetarian
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Mexican Coffee
Fair trade Mexican coffee from Chiapas, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, 1921 Crema, Milagro Reposado, canela-infused agave, Aztec chocolate bitters, Kahlua whipped cream.
$14
Great for Sharing
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Tres Leches
Classic three milk cake topped with toasted coconut flakes and fresh berry compote.
$10
vegetarian
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Churros
Hot Mexican doughnuts dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Served with dark chocolate and raspberry-guajillo dipping sauces.
$10
vegetarian
TACOS
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Shredded Chicken
With lettuce and Mexican cheese
gluten free
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Fried or grilled seasonal fish
With lettuce and tomato
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Shredded Beef
With lettuce and Mexican cheese
gluten free
QUESADILLAS
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Mexican Cheese
gluten free, vegetarian
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Grilled Chicken
With Mexican cheese
gluten free
TAQUITOS
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Shredded Chicken
Crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken
KIDS FAVORITES
Items below are served with french fries-
Hamburger sliders
Mini burgers with lettuce
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Chicken Fingers
Breaded all white meat tenders