Menus
Open for lunch, dinner, and takeout, China Poblano’s menu offers Chinese noodles, dim sum and soups, served alongside tacos, guacamole, and ceviches. Here the two cuisines live side by side, not as a fusion, but as an amusing mix of elements from both traditions, in one place.
Tamale Festival
Available December 1 - December 31-
Tamal de Pollo
Heirloom corn masa filled with braised chicken and spicy red sauce, finished with spicy red salsa, toasted sesame seeds and cilantro
$12
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Tamal de Rajas con Queso
Heirloom corn masa filled with chile Poblano strips, Menonita and Oaxaca cheese, served with salsa de ajonjoli and cilantro
$11
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Tamal de Birria
Heirloom blue corn masa filled with braised beef and lamb, served with side of consommé
$13
Beverages
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Café de Olla
Hot Mexican coffee spiced with cinnamon, clove, star anise and sweetened with piloncillo. Served black or with milk.
$9
José's Way Tasting Menu
$60/person-
Chips & Salsa
Chipotle salsa de casa
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Ensalada César
Baby romaine lettuce cups filled with avocado, epazote bread crumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano and Spanish anchovies
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Chicken Siu Mai
Chicken, cloud ear mushroom, goji berry
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Young Coconut Ceviche
Young coconut, avocado, teardrop pepper, onion and cilantro are dressed with fresh coconut water and citrus juices
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Taco de Carnitas
Braised pork, onions, cilantro, chicharrón, salsa verde cruda
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Wok-Roasted Seasonal Vegetable
With ginger, garlic, onion, and spicy árbol, finished with toasted almonds and a squeeze of fresh lime
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Negro
Mexican Gulf shrimp sautéed with dried chiles, roasted poblanos, shallots and sweet aged black garlic
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Twenty Vegetable Fried Rice
Fried rice, mushrooms, egg, tofu and twenty seasonal vegetables. See if you can count them all!
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Mango Sticky Rice
Our surprising version! Fresh rice cream, fresh mango and mango granita, coconut rice espuma, caramelized rice crispies, hint of spice and lime
FIRST BITES
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Chips & Salsa
Chipotle salsa de casa
$6
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Guacamole
Made fresh tableside with onion, cilantro, serrano, lime, tomatillos and queso fresco. Served with your choice of warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips
$20
add vegetable crudité $4
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Queso Fundido
Melted Menonita and Oaxacan cheese flambéed with tequila and served with heirloom corn tortillas
$18
with spicy chorizo $5
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Rou Jia Mo
Chinese street sandwich with red-braised pork belly, cilantro and green onions stuffed into a house-made naan style bread
$11.88
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Sopes de Chorizo con Papa
Crispy mini sopes filled with refried black beans, spicy chorizo, Yukon Gold potatoes, Mexican crema and green onion
$12
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Chilaquiles
House-made tortilla chips tossed with a tomatillo salsa, oven-roasted and topped with melted cheese, crema, onion and cilantro
$17
add sunny side up egg* $3
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Huevos Rancheros*
Heirloom corn tortillas, two sunny side up eggs, salsa roja, queso fresco, refried black beans, avocado
$17
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Char Siu For You!
Cantonese-style barbecue pork ribs, marinated seasonal vegetables, green onion
$16.88
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Quesadilla de Chicharrón
Heirloom blue corn tortilla filled with Menonita and Oaxaca cheeses, chicharrón, white onion, cilantro. Served with salsa de cinco chiles
$17
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Empanada de Atún
Poached ahi tuna, heirloom masa, thyme, sofrito, green olives served with a side of salsa verde
$14
SOUPS
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Rich and Noble Congee
Rice porridge slow cooked with dried shrimp and scallop, with Chinese sausage, onion oil, green onions and black garlic
$15.88
With trout roe* $8
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Swallow a Cloud
Our rich wonton soup with fluffy house-made shrimp and pork wontons, with bok choy and pea shoots
$16.88
Try it with egg noodles! $2
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Caldo Tlalpeño
Traditional chicken soup with arroz perfecto, avocado, garbanzo, carrots, snap peas, a smoky chile-spiked broth and toasted chipotle pepper
$17
SALADS Y CEVICHES
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Tuna Ceviche*
Sushi-grade ahi tuna tossed with a soy-lime dressing, avocado, toasted pecans, cilantro, red onion, Fresno and serrano, crispy amaranth
$25
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Ceviche con Citricos*
Bass, pineapple habanero marinade, citrus, jicama, Fresno chiles, micro cilantro
$25
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Young Coconut Ceviche
Young coconut, avocado, teardrop pepper, onion and cilantro are dressed with fresh coconut water and citrus juices
$17
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La Leng Mian
A refreshing cold noodle salad made with wheat noodles, peanuts, fresh vegetables, Fresno, garlic, Chinkiang black vinegar, aromatic sesame chile oil
$14.88
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Botana Loca
Avocado, cucumber, tomato, jicama, seasonal fruit, house made chamoy, salsa Jalisco, chicharrón
$17
Add Mexican Gulf Shrimp $10
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Ensalada César*
Baby romaine lettuce, avocado, epazote bread crumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano and Spanish anchovies
$17
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China's Sweetest Tomatoes
Heirloom tomato, Chinese rice vinegar, mint, blended with rock sugar
$15.88
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Ensalada Delicata
Kabocha squash, golden beets, tossed in sherry-honey dressing, charred onion crema, pea shoots, walnut pop rock praline, candied pepitas
$14
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Cold Cucumber
Cucumber, fresno chili, wood ear mushroom, tamarindo dressing, honey, onion, sesame seeds, ginger
$11.88
DIM SUM
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Traditional Siu Mai
6pc Shrimp, pork, jicama, mushrooms, peanuts
$16.88
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Quail Egg Siu Mai*
6pc Our Traditional Siu Mai topped with poached quail egg and fried shallots
$18.88
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Chicken Siu Mai
6pc Chicken, cloud ear mushroom, goji berry
$16.88
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Har Gow
6pc Translucent Cantonese dumpling, pork belly and shrimp filling
$17.88
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Golden Pearls
5pc Vegetable steamed dumpling with shiitake and wood ear mushrooms, carrot, celery and jicama
$16.88
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When Pigs Fly
4pc Delicate steamed buns, Chinese barbecue pork
$16.88
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Golden Pigs
4pc Fried steamed buns, Chinese barbecue pork, condensed milk
$16.88
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Fried Wonton
7pc Filled with shrimp and pork, served with sesame dressing
$13.88
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Spicy Wontons
8pc Shrimp and pork filled wontons with garlic-ginger chili oil, Szechuan oil, crispy garlic, green onions
$14.88
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Yum Cha
Lucky six Siu Mai, When Pigs Fly, Fried Wontons, choice of hot tea
$55.88
TACOS
Tortillas are made with heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico. One per order, except for Quesabirria.-
Quesabirria
3pc Heirloom blue corn tortillas stuffed with lamb, beef, Menonita and Oaxacan cheeses, onions, cilantro, and served with consommé
$27
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Carnitas
Braised pork, onions, cilantro, chicharrón, salsa verde cruda
$8
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Pollo a la Parrilla
Grilled chicken, guacamole, charred green onions, chile pequin
$8
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Viva China*
Crispy beef tendon, Szechuan-soy sauce, raw oyster, green onions
$9
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Pescado Estilo Baja
Battered and fried Open Blue cobia fish, lime mayonnaise, cabbage, salsa pico
$9
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Pulpo a la Parrilla
Char-grilled Spanish octopus, avocado, roasted corn salsa macha, radish
$9
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Nopales y Queso
Seared queso fresco, salt cured cactus, toasted pumpkin seeds, onions, cilantro, salsa molcajete
$8
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Papa
Salt roasted Yukon Gold potato, guacamole, queso fresco, pico de gallo
$6
VEGETABLES
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Twenty Vegetable Fried Rice
Fried rice, mushrooms, egg, tofu and twenty seasonal vegetables. See if you can count them all!
$20.88
with chicken $6
with shrimp $10
with beef $8
with XO sauce $12
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Wok-Roasted Seasonal Vegetable
With ginger, garlic, onion, and chile de árbol, finished with toasted almonds and a squeeze of fresh lime
$13.88
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Yu Xiang Eggplant
Fire roasted Chinese eggplant, shishito peppers, ginger, shallots, Chinkiang vinegar, garlic chili oil, cilantro
$15.88
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Sichuan Trumpets
King oyster and wood ear mushroom, Sichuan garlic sauce, Thai chili, pickled Fresno pepper, green onion, sesame seeds, Shaoxing rice win
$16.88
MEAT & SEAFOOD
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Ji Song
5pc Sweet gem lettuce cups with Kung Pao-style chicken, spicy árbol, crispy sweet potato
$18.88
With Mushrooms $3
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Mongolian Beef Lettuce*
Marinated beef seasoned with shishito peppers, onions, ginger, soy sauce and Chinkiang black vinegar, and wok-tossed with lettuce hearts
$26.88
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Gan Pung Ji Wings
6pc Fried chicken wings tossed in our house-made chile sauce and served with a refreshing salad of cucumber and Fresno chiles
$17.88
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Negro
Mexican Gulf shrimp sautéed with dried chiles, roasted poblanos, shallots and sweet aged black garlic
$24
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Cantonese Steamed Fish
Seasonal white fish fillet over napa cabbage topped with serrano, teardrop peppers, cilantro, sesame oil, and Chinkiang black vinegar. Hot garlic and ginger oil round out this traditional dish.
$25.88
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Carne Asada*
6oz Black Angus skirt steak, mole poblano, charred green onions, sesame seeds, heirloom corn tortillas
$40
NOODLES
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Oxtail Noodle Soup
Slow braised oxtail with Chinese spices, thick wheat noodles, bok choy, fried garlic
$25.88
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Ants Climbing a Tree
Spicy wok-tossed glass noodles with bok choy, chicken, fresh pea shoots, and toasted sesame seeds
$17.88
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La Mian Lo Mein
Smoked ham, wheat noodles, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables all come together in this Chinese comfort dish
$18.88
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Road to Xi'an
Inspired by the spices traded along the Silk Road, this dish combines cumin and star anise with tender braised lamb, green onion, thick cut wheat noodles and marinated beech mushrooms
$20.88
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18 Monk
Thick-cut wheat noodles stir fried in a rich sesame soy sauce with carrots, celery, onions, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms, topped with marinated beech mushrooms, crispy sweet potato
$16.88
with chicken $6
with shrimp $10
with beef $8
with XO sauce $12
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Dan Dan Mian
José’s take on an original Chinese street classic: hand-cut wheat noodles with a rich Szechuan ground pork sauce, toasted peanuts, cilantro and chile pequin, finished with Chinkiang vinegar
$14.88
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Kao Lao Lao
Classic oat noodles from the Shanxi region of China. Each noodle is individually hand rolled and delicately arranged in a honeycomb shape, then steamed and served with Tiger dipping sauce
$12.88
SWEET TREATS
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Uno, Dos, Tres Leches!
Milk-soaked cake with condensed milk espuma, fresh strawberries, bananas and raspberry dust
$15
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Mango Sticky Rice
Our surprising version! Fresh rice cream, fresh mango and mango granita, coconut rice espuma, caramelized rice crispies and a hint of spice and lime
$12.88
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Chocolate Terra Cotta Warrior
Dark chocolate warrior filled with milk chocolate mousse, caramelized bananas and ginger ice cream
$17.88
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Giggling Buddha
Strawberry gelatina, lychee, seasonal berries, lychee air, strawberries and cream ice cream
$13.88
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Churros
Delicate fried pastry, sweet cinnamon sugar, served with Oaxacan hot chocolate espuma
$12
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Ice Cream or Sorbet
Ask you server for today's selections!
$6
TASTING MENU
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José's Way
A tour of China and Mexico’s favorite traditional and modern flavors. Please ask your server about our Vegetable Experience tasting menu.
$60 per person
*This item may be served with under-cooked ingredients. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
COCKTAILS
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Mexican Mimosa
Cava, agua fresca (daily selection)
$17
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Ponche de Jamaica
Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Casa Magoni merlot, orange, lime, agave, hibiscus
$22
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Mexico City Sour
Milagro blanco, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, lime, Casa Magoni merlot
$22
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Mi Sandia Loquita
Tito's vodka, Camazotz Oaxacan rum, watermelon, vanilla, chamoy, sal de gusano
$22
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Mexican Gin & Tonic
Bombay Sapphire gin, elderflower, epazote, cilantro, orange, Fever-Tree tonic
$22
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Lucky Peach
Ketel One Botanicals Peach and Orange Blossom vodka, apricot, lemon, rosemary, Raventós i Blanc
$22
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Del Maguey Vida mezcal, agave, amaro Montenegro, orange bitters
$22
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Xi'an Old Fashioned
Bacardi Ocho, St. George spiced pear, coconut, ginger, chocolate bitters
$22
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The Black Flower Carajillo
Licor 43, Zona Rosa cold brew, vanilla foam
$19
MARGARITAS
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Salt Air Margarita
José Andrés’ personal creation with fresh lime, salt “air”
$20
add pomegranate $1
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Flaca
Milagro tequila, orange, agave, lime, orange bitters
$20
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Ron Cooper
Milagro tequila, lime, sal de gusano, Del Maguey Vida mezcal
$20
SPIRIT FREE
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Levanta Muertos
Sangrita, Squirt, lime, grapefruit
$16
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Ranchless Water
Lyre's non-alcoholic Tequila, Topo Chico, lime, pineapple, serrano, POM
$16
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Ritual in Coba
Lyre's American Malt, coconut, egg whites, lime, bitters
$17
BOTTLE BEER
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Corona Premier, Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial
$10
Make it a Michelada $3
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Belching Beaver Phantom Bride IPA
India Pale Ale, 16oz, 7.1% ABV
$16
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Hitachino Nest White Ale
Belgian White Ale, 330ml, 5.5% ABV
$16
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Neon City
Pale Ale, 11.5oz, 5.2% ABV
$16
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PFriem Japanese Lager
Lager, 16oz, 5% ABV
$16
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Beer Zombies Boomstick
Blonde Ale, 16oz, 5.5% ABV
$16
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Tsingtao
Lager, 12oz, 4.7% ABV
$11
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Rationale Mexican Cerveza
Non-Alcoholic Lager
$10
SPARKLING WINE
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Raventós i Blanc, 2020
Cuvée José, Spain
$72 per BTL
$18 per GL
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Raventós i Blanc 'de Nit' Rose, 2021
Cuvée José, Spain
$64 per BTL
$16 per GL
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Guy Larmandier
NV Premier Cru Brut Zero, France
$140 per BTL
WHITE WINE
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Casa Magoni, 2022
Valle de Guadalupe Chardonnay, Mexico
$52 per BTL
$13 per GL
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Villa Maria, 2022
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
$45 per BTL
$12 per GL
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Dönnhoff, 2021
Nahe Riesling, Germany
$70 per BTL
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Graff
Mosel Riesling Spatlese, Germany
$48 per BTL
$12 per GL
ROSÉ WINE
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Notorious Pink, 2023
Granache, France
$56 per BTL
$17 per GL
RED WINE
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Allende, 2017
Rioja Tempranillo, Spain
$72 per BTL
$18 per GL
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Casa Magoni, 2021
Valle de Guadalupe Merlot, Mexico
$72 per BTL
$18 per GL
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Matthew, 2022
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, California
$80 per BTL
$15 per GL
Tequilas, Mezcals, Flights, etc
ZERO PROOF
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Agua Fresca
A Mexican juice specialty!
$6
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Mexican Coke
$9
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Diet Coke, Sprite
$6
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Jarritos
Assorted flavors
$8
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Fever-Tree
Club Soda, Ginger Ale
$7
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Topo Chico Sparkling Water
$10
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Still Water
$11
COFFEE & TEAS
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Coffee press
Organic espresso blend by Zona Rosa
$12
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Pot of Shanghai Rose Tea
Rose, lychee, black tea
$8.88
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Pot of Imperial Tung Ting Tea
Warm, earthy, oolong tea
$8.88
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Pot of Floral Jasmine Tea
Sweet, delicate, green tea
$8.88
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Pot of Harmony Tea
Chamomile, peppermint, allspice, herbal tea
$8.88
Dessert
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Uno, Dos, Tres Leches!
Milk-soaked cake with condensed milk espuma, fresh strawberries, bananas and raspberry dust
$15
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Mango Sticky Rice
Our surprising version! Fresh rice cream, fresh mango and mango granita, coconut rice espuma, caramelized rice crispies, hint of spice and lime
$12.88
-
Ice Cream or Sorbet
Ask you server for today’s selections!
$6
-
Chocolate Terra Cotta Warrior
Dark chocolate warrior filled with milk chocolate mousse, caramelized bananas and ginger ice cream
$17.88
-
Churros
Delicate fried pastry, sweet cinnamon sugar, served with Oaxacan hot chocolate espuma
$12
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Giggling Buddha
Strawberry gelatina, lychee, seasonal berries, lychee air, strawberries and cream ice cream
$13.88
Coffee & Teas
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Coffee Press
Organic espresso blend by Zona Rosa
$12
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Pot of Shanghai Rose Tea
Rose, lychee, black tea
$8.88
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Pot of Imperial Tung Ting Tea
Warm, earthy, oolong tea
$8.88
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Pot of Floral Jasmine Tea
Sweet, delicate, green tea
$8.88
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Pot of Harmony Tea
Chamomile, peppermint, allspice, herbal tea
$8.88
Cocktails
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Añejo Flight
Casa Noble, Don Julio, Siempre
$21
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The Black Flower Carajillo
Licor 43, Zona Rosa cold brew, vanilla foam
$19
Agaves
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Herradura Ultra Añejo
$21
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Komos Añejo Cristalino
$45
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Milagro Añejo
$16
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Siete Leguas Añejo
$21
All Day Wednesday
4 PM - 6 PM Thursday-Tuesday
Available daily at the bars only
MARGARITAS
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Salt Air Margarita
José Andrés’ personal creation with fresh lime, salt “air”
$13
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Classic Margarita
Milagro Silver, fresh lime, salt rim
$13
Add pomegranate $1
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Flaca Margarita
Milagro tequila, orange, agave, lime, orange bitters
$13
CERVEZAS
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Tsingtao
$7
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Corona Premier
$7
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Negra Modelo
$7
BITES
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Chips & Salsa
Chipotle salsa de casa
$4
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Chicken Siu Mai
6pc Chicken, cloud ear mushroom, goji berry
$12.88
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Ji Song
2pc Lettuce cups with Kung Pao-style chicken and crispy sweet potato
$7.88
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Fried Wonton
7pc Filled with shrimp and pork, served with sesame dressing
$9.88
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Quesabirria
Heirloom blue corn tortilla, braised lamb and beef, melted Menonita and Oaxacan cheeses, onion, cilantro, consomé
$8.50
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Nopales y Queso
Seared queso fresco, salt cured cactus, toasted pumpkin seeds, onion, cilantro, salsa molcajete
$6
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Frijoles Taco
Refried black beans, crema, requeson, onions, cilantro, chipotle salsa
$5
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Churros
Fried pastry coated in sweet cinnamon sugar
$9