Albany Menus
- November Menu
- Weekend Brunch
- Craft Beers
- Craft Cocktails - Tequilas & Mezcal
- Non Alcoholic Beverages
- Family Pack Menu
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
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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Carnitas
Pork, marinated in achiote adobo, pickled red onions, cilantro, salsa habanera
gluten free
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Pollo al Pastor
Free range Mary’s grilled chicken breast marinated in al pastor adobo, grilled onions, cilantro, salsa taquera
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Cerdo en Chile Verde:
Pork Butt marinated chile verde sauce, pickled onions, cilantro
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, 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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Pulpo Asado
Grilled octopus, grilled onions, salsa de ajo, microgreens
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De Camaron al Chipotle
Sautéed shrimp in creamy chipotle sauce, cabbage salad, 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
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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Zapatos De Baile
Mexican Lager, Oakland United, Oakland, 4.9% ABV Brewery Description: Paying homage to the rich history of dance in Oakland, this Mexican-style lager is bright, gently sweet, and slightly bitter, with rich aromas of cereal, corn chip, water cracker, and lemongrass. So, grab a can and your dancing shoes and get ready to boog
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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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Propaganda Pilsner
American Pilsner, Berryessa, Winters 5.8% ABV Brewery Description: Pours clear bright yellow with a crisp bitter finish. Made with only the best pilsner malt that perfectly rounds out the huge hop aroma from select noble hops. Hops: Nobel
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Faction Pilsner
German Pilsner, Faction, Alameda, 5.0% ABV Brewery Description: A traditional German style Pilsner, Easy Drinking, floral grain bill.
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Green Haus
West Coast (Hoppy) Pilsner, Barebottle, San Francisco, 5.3% ABV Brewery Description: Two punches of powerful plants, this double dry hopped (DDH) Pilsner is fruit and pine-forward, featuring nine hops from several different hop hauses.
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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Euphoria
Hazy Pale Ale, Line 51, Oakland, 5.8% ABV Brewery Description: Named after the hit TV Show, Euphoria, and the Oakland native Zendaya. This balanced pale ale is perfect for someone looking for full body flavor and less ABV.
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Socks & Sandals
Hazy IPA, Humble Sea, Santa Cruz, 6.8% ABV Brewery Description: Double dry hopped with Citra, Centennial, Simcoe & Chinook Socks & Sandals was our very first foggy IPA and it’s stuck with us since before our taproom opened over 5 years ago! FLAVOR: pineapple, grapefruit, and lemon lime MOUTHFEEL: medium light, crushable, and refreshing RAD DETAILS: When the haze craze began a number of years ago, we turned this traditional West Coast IPA into the start of our foggy IPA journey
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Mumbo Jumbo
Hazy IPA, Original Pattern, Oakland, 6.7% ABV Brewery Description: This hazy IPA is a mesmerizing blend of tropical fruit and dankness that hits you in waves, with each sip revealing a new layer of juicy goodness. Let the haze take over and embrace the magic of Mumbo Jumbo—where every sip speaks for itself, even if you can't quite put it into words.
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Inhume
West Coast IPA, Ghost Town, Oakland, 7.0% ABV Brewery Description: 2022 GABF (Great American Beer Festival) Gold Medal Winner! IPA brewed with Citra, Centennial, & Simcoe hops. Classic West Coast Style IPA. Grapefruit, Dank, Hoppy, Full bodied.
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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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Juice Science
Hazy Double IIPA, Barebottle, San Francisco, 8.0% ABV Brewery Description: Our doctors of juiceology have isolated a virulently juicy strain of double IPA. Blending experimental Hop 07270 with Strata for maximum aromas of pineapple, terpenes, & tropical fruit. This beer has been nominated for a Nobel in Juiceology.⠀
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Juice Above The Clouds
West Coast Double IIPA, Altamont, Livermore, 8.7% ABV Brewery Description: made with 100% Mosaic hops and 2-row malt, and has a 9% ABV. The beer has a crystal-clear appearance, a medium body, and moderate carbonation. It has a slight bitterness, and a big aroma and flavor of melon, mango, pineapple, and guava. The term "juicy" in beer refers to the aroma and taste, which is reminiscent of fruit juice, typically citrus or stone fruit. Hops: Citra
Dark Beers
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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!
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Venti Is Large
Coffee Stout, Hop Dogma, Half Moon Bay. 7.2% Stout brewed with Catahoula coffee and vanilla. 2x Great American Beer Festival winner. US Open Champion. CA State Fair Blue Ribbon.
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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.
Wheat Ales
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Hawk Hill
Hefeweizen, Headlands, Lafayette, 4.9% ABV Brewery Description: Hawk Hill follows a traditional German Hefeweizen grain bill (50% wheat) with a bit of rye tossed in to draw out the pepper and spice notes from the light hopping schedule. Light, crisp, and refreshing, Hawk Hill will bring out the sun, no matter the weather.
Belgian
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Esme
Saison, Pond Farm, San Rafael, 6.0% ABV Brewery Description: This Belgian style has a soft texture with light fruity esters. Flavors of orange, hard candy, pomelo rind, light clove, bubblegum, hay, and banana bread
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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.
Sours
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Solar Sour: POG
Fruited Sour Ale W/ Passionfruit, Orange, & Guava Headlands, Lafayette, 5.3% ABV Brewery Description: Passionfruit, Blood Orange, Pink Guava. Malt: 2-row, wheat. Hops: German Tradition. Yeast: Ale. Tropical, fruity, tart, refreshing.
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Concha Del Mar
Fresa Sour, Del Cielo, Martinez, 4.5% ABV Brewery Description: Del Cielo is known for celebrating Latin heritage. Think of this beer as like a Strawberry Agua Fresca beer.
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Buglet
Kettle Sour Ale W/ Blackberry & Passionfruit, Original Pattern, Oakland, 5.9% ABV Brewery Description: Step into a world of vibrant flavors with "Buglet," a delightful sour beer brewed with luscious passionfruit and juicy blackberries. This tart and refreshing brew is a burst of tropical and berry goodness that sings of summertime and blue skies. "Buglet" pours a stunning deep magenta with a fizzy, effervescent head, inviting you to take a sip.
Gluten Free Beers
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Calrose Crisp*
Gluten Free Lager, Otherwise, Santa Rosa, 5.0% ABV Brewery Description: Calrose Crisp is a pale lager brewed by Otherwise Brewing with malted Calrose rice, giving it a crisp, clean finish and subtle notes of toasted rice and honey. It has an ABV of 5.0% and is naturally gluten free. Calrose Crisp is made with Hallertau Tradition hops and was released in February 2021. It won awards at the 2023 BTI World Beer Championships and the 2023 Tasting Alliance World Beer Competition
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
Seltzers & Ciders
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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
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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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Juice Box
Hard Seltzer. Flavors: Peach, Orange, Guava, & Strawberry, Old Caz, Santa Rosa, 5.0% ABV Brewery Description:. Juice Box falls right between both ends of the spectrum and features a bright medley of strawberry, passion fruit, orange, and peach. They all come together to produce a crazy refreshing, 5% delight that we can’t get enough of.
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.
5 Tacos and Beers is proud to showcase the best margaritas in the Eastbay, made with fresh fruit, sweetened with organic agave nectar, all-natural ingredients, and no artificial flavor or dyes.
Download PDFCraft Cocktails
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Margarita de la Casa
House Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Flavors: Guava, Berries, Passion fruit
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Cadillac Margarita
Tequila Centenario Reposado, Lime Juice, Agave, Grand Manier
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Mezcalrita
House Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Bitters, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Juice
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Paloma
Choice of House Tequila or House Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Liqueur, Agave, Splash of Sparkling Water
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Sangria Roja or Sangria Blanca
House Red or White wine, Berries or pineapple Syrup, Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Lime, Topped with Fruit
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Michelada Tradicional
Draft House Beer Mexicanita and house-made michelada mix
Seasonal Cocktails
Our staff and mixologist gather every season to create new recipes that incorporate seasonal fruits, herbs, and vegetables into delicious craft cocktails.-
Kiwi Kick
house tequila or mezcal, spicy kiwi, chareau liqueur, orange liqueur, lime
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Guava Bianco
house tequila or mezcal, guava, white pepper, carpano bianco vermouth, lime, hop water
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Fall Spiced
house tequila or mezcal, pepita orgeat, spice syrup, lime
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Classy Pom Pom
gin or vodka, pomegranate shrub, spiced pear liqueur, lemon, sparkling water
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Cochata
house tequila, rumchata coconut, lime, orange, agave, apricot liqueur, nutmeg
Tequila Blanco
Our bar offers a wide range of artisanal and popular tequilas, all made with 100% agave.-
Tequila Ocho
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Mijenta Blanco
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Casamigos
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Don Julio
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Clase Azul Blanco
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Jose Cuervo Reserva de Familia
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Casamigos
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Grand Mayan
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Lalo
Tequilas Reposados
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Gran Centenario
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Tequila Ocho
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Maestro Dobel
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Clase Azul Reposado
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Casamigos
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Don Julio Reposado
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Don Julio Rosado
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Mijenta
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Tres Generaciones
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Reserva de la Familia
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Fortaleza
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Casa Maestri
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Don Ramon
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Chinaco
Tequilas Añejos
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Casa Maestri
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Herradura Legend
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Don Julio Anejo
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Don Julio Alma Miel
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Azulejo
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Casamigos
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Mijenta
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Tequila Ocho
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Skelli
Extra Añejos
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1800 Milenio
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Grand Mayan
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Don Julio 1942
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Volcan de mi Tierra
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Tequila Ocho
Cristalinos
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Don Julio 70
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Herradura Ultra
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Gran Coramino
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Maestro Dobel
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Don Ramon
Mezcal
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Marca Negra
Ensamble, Espadin, Sierra negra y Tobala,
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Benesin
Blanco, Espadin, Tobala, Ensamble, Reposado
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Tres Tiempos
Ensamble, Bicuixe, Tezpate
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San Juan del Rio
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Ocotales
Cirial, Ensamble, Espadin
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Amateco
Bicuixe, Ensamble, Madrecuixe
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
Ask server for todays flavors $4-
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 Mandarin
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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