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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.
FIRST BITES
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Chips & Salsa
Chipotle salsa de casa
$6
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Guacamole
Made fresh table-side with onion, cilantro, serrano, lime, tomatillo and queso fresco. Served with your choice of warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips
$18
add vegetable crudité $4
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Queso Fundido
Melted Menonita and Oaxacan cheese flambéed with tequila and served with fresh hand-made tortillas
$14
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, house-made chorizo, Yukon Gold potatoes, Mexican crema and scallion
$11
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Empanada Atún Estilo Veracruz
Deep-fried heirloom masa pouch filled with ahi tuna, tomatoes, onions, almonds, chiles, saffron, finished with an avocado crema
$15
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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
$15
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
$16
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Envueltos de Mole
Heirloom corn tortillas filled with melted Oaxaca cheese is smothered with mole poblano, topped with queso fresco, sesame seeds, onions and radish
$18
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Quesabirria
3pc Heirloom blue corn tortillas stuffed with lamb, beef, Menonita and Oaxacan cheeses, onions, cilantro, and served with consommé
$25
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, 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
$15.88
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
$16
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Pozole Rojo
Rich guajillo chile broth with shredded pork and hominy, served with chicharrón, avocado, cabbage, onion and lime
$16
SALADS Y CEVICHES
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Aguachile Negro
Citrus-poached Mexican Gulf shrimp and bay scallops, cucumber, jicama, lychee, serrano, lime, mint and squid ink
$24
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Coctel de Camaron y Pulpo
Classic Mexican coctel in a sweet and spicy tomato sauce, with Mexican Gulf shrimp, Spanish octopus, avocado, red onion, cucumber, avocado, red onion and cucumber
$24
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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, topped with crispy amaranth
$21
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Young Coconut Ceviche
Young coconut, avocado, teardrop pepper, onion and cilantro are dressed with fresh coconut water and citrus juices
$16
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La Leng Mian
A refreshing cold noodle salad made with wheat noodles, peanuts, fresh vegetables, Fresno, garlic, black vinegar, aromatic sesame chile oil
$14.88
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Cold Cucumbers
Persian and English cucumbers, marinated wood ear mushroom, teardrop pepper, Chinkiang vinegar, chili oil
$10.88
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Ensalada Delicata
Roasted delicata squash and beets, charred green onion crema, candied pepitas, walnut pop rocks, pea shoots gently tossed in sherry honey dressing
$14
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Ensalada César*
Baby romaine lettuce cups filled with avocado, epazote bread crumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano and Spanish anchovies
$17
DIM SUM
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Traditional Siu Mai
6pc Shrimp, pork, jicama, mushrooms, peanuts
$15.88
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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
$15.88
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Har Gow
6pc Translucent Cantonese dumpling, pork belly and shrimp filling
$15.88
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Golden Pearls
5pc Vegetable steamed dumpling with shiitake and wood ear mushrooms, carrot, celery and jicama
$15.88
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When Pigs Fly
4pc Delicate steamed buns, Chinese barbecue pork
$15.88
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Golden Pigs
4pc Fried steamed buns, Chinese barbecue pork, condensed milk
$15.88
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Fried Wonton
7pc Filled with shrimp and pork, served with sesame dressing
$12.88
TACOS
Tortillas are made with heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico. One per order.-
Carnitas
Braised pork, onions, cilantro, chicharrón, salsa verde cruda
$7.50
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Pollo a la Parilla
Grilled chicken, guacamole, charred green onions, chile pequin
$7.50
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Viva China*
Crispy beef tendon, Szechuan-soy sauce, raw oyster, green onions
$8.50
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Pescado Estilo Baja
Battered and fried Open Blue cobia fish, lime mayonnaise, cabbage, salsa pico
$8.50
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Pulpo a la Parilla
Char-grilled Spanish octopus, avocado, roasted corn salsa macha, radish
$8.50
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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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Frijoles
Refried black beans, crema, requeson, onions, cilantro, chipotle salsa
$6
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Papa
Salt roasted Yukon Gold potato, guacamole, queso fresco, salsa pico
$6
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Hongos
Shiitake, shimeji and oyster mushrooms, roasted poblano, guacamole, fried epazote
$6.50
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Lengua
Tender braised beef tongue, salsa de chile de arbol, onion, cilantro
$8.50
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 spicy árbol, finished with toasted almonds and a squeeze of fresh lime
$13.88
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Yu Xiang Eggplant
Steamed Chinese eggplant, Fresno and shishito peppers, ginger, shallots, Chinkiang vinegar, garlic chili oil
$14.88
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
$21.88
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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
$15.88
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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
$22
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Cobia Collar
Open Blue cobia fish collar breaded and fried, napa cabbage slaw, cilantro, green onion, chili oil
$18.88
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Carne Asada*
6oz Black Angus skirt steak, mole poblano, charred green onions, sesame seeds, heirloom corn tortillas
$40
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Pork Belly Cochinita Pibil
Kurobuta pork belly is marinated with citrus juices and achiote, then wrapped in banana leaves and cooked to perfection! Served family style with marinated vegetables, fresh salsas and heirloom blue corn tortillas. Makes 10-12 tacos 24-hour advance order requested. Same day orders based on availability.
$80
NOODLES
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Oxtail Noodle Soup
Slow braised oxtail with Chinese spices, thick wheat noodles, seasonal vegetables, crispy garlic, spicy monk sauce
$25.88
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La Mian Lo Mein
Smoked ham, wheat noodles, mushrooms, onion, carrot and celery all come together in this Chinese comfort dish
$17.88
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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
$18.88
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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, with marinated beech mushrooms, crispy sweet potato and scallions
$16.88
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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 shake, then steamed and served with Tiger dipping sauce
$11.88
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
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Ice Cream or Sorbet
Ask you server for today's selections!
$6
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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 gelatin, 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
TASTING MENU
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A tour of China and Mexico’s favorite traditional and modern flavors. Please ask your server about our Vegetable Experience tasting menu.
$55 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)
$16
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Mexican Gin & Tonic
Bombay Sapphire gin, St Germain elderflower, epazote, cilantro, orange, Fever-Tree tonic
$22
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So Matcha Love
Hendrick's gin, elderflower, jasmine, honey, matcha, lemon, egg white
$19
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Lucky Peach
Ketel One Botanicals Peach and Orange Blossom vodka, apricot, lemon, rosemary, Gruet Brut Rosé
$21
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Midnight in Chiapas
Siglo Cero Pox, Rittenhouse Rye whisky, P.X. sherry, vanilla, orange
$21
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Steal the Fire
El Silencio mezcal, dry curacao, grapefruit, cinnamon
$19
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Del Maguey Vida mezcal, agave, amaro Montenegro, orange bitters
$20
MARGARITAS
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Salt Air Margarita
José Andrés’ personal creation with fresh lime, salt “air”
$18
add pomegranate $1
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Flaca
Milagro tequila, orange, agave, lime, orange bitters
$18
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Ron Cooper
Milagro tequila, lime, sal de gusano, Del Maguey Vida mezcal
$21
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
$14
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Hitachino Nest White Ale
Belgian White Ale, 330ml, 5.5% ABV
$16
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Tenaya Creek Craft Pilsner
Lager, 12oz, 5.4% ABV
$11
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Tsingtao
Lager, 12oz, 4.7% ABV
$11
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Yanjing
Pale Lager, 12oz, 4.5% ABV
$12
SPARKLING WINE
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Raventós i Blanc, 2019
Cuvée José, Spain
$64 per BTL
$16 per GL
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Gruet
NV Brut Rosé, New Mexico
$56 per BTL
$14 per GL
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Espuma de Piedra
NV Blanc de Blancs, Mexico
$95 per BTL
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Guy Larmandier
NV Premier Cru Brut Zero, France
$140 per BTL
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Geoffrey
NV Champagne Rosé de Saignée Brut, France
$190 per BTL
WHITE WINE
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Case Magoni, 2021
Valle de Guadalupe Chardonnay, Mexico
$48 per BTL
$12 per GL
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Graff, 2020
Mosel Riesling Spatlese, Germany
$40 per BTL
$10 per GL
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Sandhi, 2021
Central Coast Chardonnay, California $
$75 per BTL
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Loimer Lois, 2021
Niederösterreich Grüner Veltliner, Austria
$70 per BTL
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Dönnhoff, 2021
Nahe Riesling, Germany
$70 per BTL
ROSÉ WINE
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Can Sumoi La Rosa, 2021
Penedes, Spain
$56 per BTL
$14 per GL
RED WINE
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Allende, 2015
Rioja Tempranillo, Spain
$68 per BTL
$17 per GL
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Casa Magoni, 2019
Valle de Guadalupe Merlot, Mexico
$56 per BTL
$14 per GL
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Folktale, 2019
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, California
$80 per BTL
$18 per GL
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Jean Foillard, 2020
Beaujolais Villages Gamay, France
$75
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Ensamble 2016
Valle de Guadalupe Red Blend, Mexico
$72
Tequilas, Mezcals, Flights, etc
ALCOHOL FREE
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Aguas 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
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Available 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
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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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
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
-
Ice Cream or Sorbet
Ask you server for today’s selections!
$6
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Chocolate Terra Cotta Warrior
Dark chocolate warrior filled with milk chocolate mousse, caramelized bananas and ginger ice cream
$17.88
-
Giggling Buddha
Strawberry gelatin, 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
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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Midnight in Chiapas
Siglo Cero Pox, Rittenhouse Rye whisky, PX Sherry, vanilla, orange
$21
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Añejo Flight
Casa Noble, Don Julio, Siempre
$21
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
Chef's Experience Tasting Menu
$55/person-
Chips & Salsa
Chipotle salsa de casa
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Cold Cucumbers
Persian and English cucumbers, marinated wood ear mushroom, teardrop pepper, Chinkiang vinegar, chili oil
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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 sauteéd 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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Churro
Delicate fried pastry, sweet cinnamon sugar, served with Oaxacan hot chocolate espuma