made from scratch, every single day

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.

Ordering takeout? Pick what you want and call it in. It's bagged and hot when you get here.

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Concept site: a live version would take takeout orders online right here.

antojitos

Starters & little bites

Queso Fundido

Melted Oaxaca cheese, roasted poblano & chorizo, warm tortillas for scooping.

$9

Guacamole de la Casa

Mashed at the table with citrus and pickled onion, finished with chili salt.

$8

Elote Callejero

Grilled corn, crema, cotija, chile piquín, lime.

$7

Sopa de Tortilla

Tomato-guajillo broth, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco.

$7

tacos

Served three to an order, corn or flour

Birria

Jalisco-style, from Maria's husband's side of the family. Slow-braised beef, melted cheese, cilantro & onion, consommé for dipping.

$14

Al Pastor

Achiote-marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro.

$12

Carne Asada

Grilled skirt steak, salsa verde, pickled onion.

$13

Vegetariano (V)

Roasted squash, black beans, queso fresco, pepitas.

$11
Birria, dunked
Three birria tacos with melted cheese beside a cup of consommé for dipping

Dunk first, ask questions never.

platillos principales

Mains, served with rice & beans
Mole negro, two days in the making
Chicken in mole negro, nearly black, with rice and beans

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.

$21

Enchiladas Verdes

Three chicken enchiladas, tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco.

$17

Carnitas Michoacán

Slow-braised pork, citrus, tortillas & salsa on the side.

$19

Chiles Rellenos (V)

Roasted poblanos, queso oaxaca, light tomato broth.

$18

tamales oaxaqueños

Steamed in banana leaf, two per order

Tamal de Mole

Chicken & mole negro.

$10

Tamal Verde

Salsa verde chicken.

$9

Tamal de Rajas (V)

Roasted poblano strips & cheese.

$9

acompañamientos

Sides, $4 each

Arroz rojo

$4

Frijoles de la olla

$4

Tortillas hechas a mano (½ dozen)

$4

Plátanos fritos

$4

bebidas

Drinks

Aguas Frescas

Horchata, jamaica (hibiscus), or tamarindo, made every morning.

$4

Café de Olla

Cinnamon & piloncillo coffee, simmered slow.

$4

Horchata Float

Vanilla ice cream, horchata.

$6

Mexican Coca-Cola

Glass bottle, cane sugar.

$3

postres

Dessert

Tres Leches

Made to order, whipped cream, cinnamon.

$8

Churros

Cinnamon sugar, chocolate or cajeta dip.

$7

Flan de la Casa

Classic caramel custard, Maria's own recipe.

$7
Tres leches, made to order
A slice of tres leches cake with whipped cream and cinnamon

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.

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