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Hours & Location

1720 14th St NW,
Washington, DC 20009
12024996050

Wed-Thurs 4 pm - 9 pm

Fri 4 pm - 10 pm

Sat  12 pm - 10 pm

Sun  12 pm - 9 pm


BRUNCH Sat-Sun  12-3pm

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri  4-7pm

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Starters

🌶 = spicy! 🥬 = vegetarian

  • Charred Jalapeno Guacamole

    🥬

    $14.50

  • Seasonal Guacamole

    smoky chili oil, puffed quinoa 🌶 🥬

    $15

  • Garden Guac

    Garden Guac

    rainbow carrots, ari-colored mini peppers, watermelon radish chips, beet chips, romaine, spiced pepitas, puffed quinoa, pickled onions, cilantro

    $16

  • Salsa

    verde or guajillo chili 🌶 🥬

    $8

  • Poblano Queso

    $10.25

  • Smoky Cashew Queso

    🌶 🥬

    $10.50

  • Black Bean Dip

    🥬

    $8

  • Dip Foursome

    charred jalapeno guacamole, poblano queso, black bean dip, and choice of salsa verde or guajillo chili salsa 🥬

    $29

    Sub watermelon radish chips $3

  • Classic Nachos

    Poblano queso, slow-simmered black beans, house pickled peppers, cotija, guajillo chili salsa

    $13.75

    Add Picadillo or Burnt Ends Brisket $4

  • Plant Nachos (V)

    smoky cashew queso, plant picadillo, slow- simmered black beans, salsa verde, pickled onions 🌶 🥬

    $13.75

  • Mexican Street Corn

    freshly shucked corn cut into "ribs" (easier to eat & share!), creamy chipotle, cotija, chili powder

    $8.50

  • Grilled Cornbread

    Chipotle butter, Mike’s Hot Honey 🌶 🥬

    $8.25

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  • Tres Carnes DIY Taco Platter - Serves 4

    smoky chicken, burnt ends brisket, bbq pulled pork // salsa verde, creamy chipotle, jack cheese, cilantro // served with black beans & rice, corn tortillas

    $65

  • Dip Foursome

    charred jalapeno guacamole, poblano queso, black bean dip, and choice of salsa verde or guajillo chili salsa

    $29

  • Margarita Pitcher - Serves 4

    House Margarita

    $54

  • MEXICUE BIRRIA PLATTER

    MEXICUE BIRRIA PLATTER

    two grilled tacos al pastor with charred pineapple & melted cheese, smoky pork consome, rice & beans, herb slaw, mexican street corn

    $28.50

Tacos

5" organic corn tortillas or romaine boat & herb slaw (torts contain trace amounts of flour, gf available)

  • Smoky Chicken

    creamy chipotle sauce, guajillo chili salsa, cotija cheese

    $7.50

  • Crispy Fish

    corn salsa, creamy chipotle, pickled onions, salsa verde

    $8

  • Pulled Pork or BBQ Pulled Shrooms

    smoky pulled pork or bbq pulled shrooms, corn salsa, jack, creamy chipotle, puffed quinoa 🥬

    $7.50

  • Jumbo Shrimp

    sliced mango, salsa verde, creamy chipotle, cilantro

    $8.75

  • Burnt Ends Brisket

    pickled onions, mexican bbq sauce, scallions

    $9.25

  • Nashville Hot Chicken

    slaw, corn salsa, creamy chipotle, pickled peppers 🌶

    $7.50

  • Seasonal BLAT Taco (limited quantities available!)

    B: nueske's Slow braised pork belly // L: crisp romaine boats // A: thinly sliced avocado // T: tomatillo salsa verde & guajillo chili roasted tomato salsa // creamy chipotle, scallions & pepitas

    $8.25

  • El Americano

    choice of ground beef or our “plant picadillo”, puffed quinoa, guajillo chili salsa, lime crema, jack cheese 🥬 🌶

    $7.50

  • Pan Seared Cod

    yucatan sauce, pickled onion, cotija, citrus vinaigrette

    $8

  • Avocado

    fresh or fried avocado, black bean spread, corn salsa, salsa verde, creamy chipotle, cilantro 🥬

    $7.50

  • Lobster (Limited Quantities Available!)

    chipotle butter, creamy chipotle, fresh scallions

    $11.75

  • Charred Broccoli

    corn salsa, sesame chili crisp, cashew vinaigrette, scallions 🥬

    $7.75

Grilled Tacos

6" grilled flour tortilla with slaw & melted cheese

  • BBQ Pulled Pork or Pulled Shrooms

    smoky pulled pork or bbq pulled shrooms, mexican bbq sauce, grilled corn off the cob, cotija cheese 🥬

    $8.25

  • Smoky Chicken

    creamy chipotle, crushed tortilla chips, guajillo chili salsa, jack cheese

    $8

  • Burnt Ends Brisket

    salsa verde, lime crema, cotija, puffed quinoa

    $9.50

  • Street Corn

    fresh grilled corn off the cob, guac, creamy chipotle 🥬

    $8

Bowls, Salads & Sides

for the table

  • Trippy Taco Salad

    romaine, kale, cabbage, crushed tortilla chips, fresh herbs, corn salsa, jack cheese, cashew vinaigrette, guac, sesame chili crisp 🌶 🥬

    $13

    Add picadillo or “plant picadillo” $4

  • Avocado Romaine

    corn salsa, puffed quinoa, lime juice, smoked sea salt, cilantro, citrus vinaigrette 🥬

    $12.50

    Add shrimp $8

    Smoky chicken $4

  • Charred Broccoli & Kale Caesar

    pepitas, spiced corn nuts, house caesar dressing, shaved cotija 🥬

    $12.75

    add herb chicken breast or pulled pork $4

  • BBQ Rice Bowl

    smoky pulled pork or bbq pulled shrooms, slow-simmered black beans, brown rice, sesame chili crisp, jack cheese, slaw, corn salsa, Mexican bbq sauce 🥬

    $13.75

  • Burnt Ends Brisket Bowl

    brown rice, slaw, slow-simmered black beans, crushed tortilla chips, lime crema, jack cheese, house pickled peppers

    $14.50

  • Poblano Mac & Cheese

    🌶 🥬

    $12

  • Mexican Jambalaya

    chorizo, smoky chicken, slow-simmered black beans, guajillo chili salsa, puffed quinoa, cotija, slaw

    $14.25

    jumbo shrimp $8

Burritos

grilled 10" flour tortilla with herb slaw, melted cheese & brown rice

  • Jamburrito

    chicken & chorizo mexican jambalaya, black beans, guajillo chili salsa, cotija cheese, creamy chipotle

    $12.50

  • CHEESE-BURGITO

    choice of ground beef or our “plant picadillo”, poblano queso, salsa verde, shredduce, tortilla chips

    $12.50

  • El Americano Veg Burrito

    plant picadillo, cashew queso, guajillo chili salsa, lime crema, puffed quinoa, chopped romaine 🥬

    $10.75

  • Smoky Chicken

    sesame chili crisp, creamy chipotle, jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips

    $11.75

  • Burnt Ends Brisket

    black beans, lime crema, jack cheese, puffed quinoa

    $12.75

Cocktails

  • Seasonal Margarita

    seasonal fruit, lime

    $15

  • House Margarita

    triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup

    $14.50

    Pitcher $54

  • Frida Mezcal

    pechuga mezcal, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, orange juice, chili simple, hibiscus simple

    $14.75

  • Spicy Margarita

    house fireball tequila, jalapeno, chili simple syrup, lime juice, habanero bitters

    $14.25

  • Smoky Margarita

    tequila blanco, mezcal, mole bitters, chili simple syrup, lime juice, chili lime salt`

    $14.25

  • Montauk Margarita

    tequila blanco, pineapple, lemon juice, coconut, lime, salt

    $14.75

  • Mandarita

    tequila, triple sec, fresh lime & orange juice, mandarin soda

    $14.25

  • Sangria

    red wine, tequila blanco, simple syrup, pineapple, orange & cranberry juices

    $14.50

    Pitcher $54

Classics

Choice of tequila, mezcal or bourbon

  • CLASSIC MARGARITA

    simple syrup, lime juice

    $14

  • Paloma Aka Brown Derby

    fresh grapefruit & lime juice, chili syrup, hibiscus

    $14.50

  • Mojito Aka Bootleg

    fresh lemon & lime juice, mint, club soda

    $14.50

  • Mexicue Mule

    bourbon, ginger beer, chili ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger

    $14.50

  • Ranch Water

    tequila blanco, lime, soda

    $14

  • Michelada

    monopoio or seasonal beer, lime juice, smoky hot sauce

    $11

  • Bulldog

    classic margarita, coronita

    $15.50

Flights

Any THREE

25.00

  • FRUITY & FLORAL

    Tosba // Espadin Tosba Pechuga // Espadin Del Maguey Chichicapa // Espadin La Medida // Tepeztate Siembra Metl // Manso De Sahuayo

  • SPICY

    De Leyenda Puebla // Potatorum El Jolgorio // Espadin

  • SAVORY & UMAMI

    De Leyenda San Luis Potosi // Salmiana Sotol Por Siempre // Dasilyrion

  • SWEET & CARAMEL

    Del Maguey Vida // Espadin Lagrimas De Dolores // Cenizo Cardenal Mezcal // Tobala

  • EARTHY

    Cenizo Colonial // Cenizo Fidencio // Espadin

  • FUNKY

    Las Perlas Raicilla // Amarillo & Verde 5 Sentidos // Sierra Negra

SPARKLING

  • CAVA BRUT RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA // JUVE & CAMPS

    fruity and citrus

    $12 per Glass

    $40 per Bottle

  • CHAMPAGNE BRUT BLACK LABEL // CHAMPAGNE LANSON

    apple, brioche, and tiny bubbles

    $50 per Half Bottle

  • CHAMPAGNE BRUT ROSÉ CUVÉE DES MOINES // BESSERAT DE BELLEFON

    floral and citrus fruits

WHITE

  • SAUVIGNON BLANC // COMPLICE DE LOIRE “POINTE D’AGRUMES”

    citrus and minerals

    $12 per Glass

    $38 per Bottle

  • PINOT GRIGIO // TIEFENBRUNNER

    apples and pears and a juicy finish

    $13 per Glass

    $48 per Bottle

  • SANCERRE TRADITION // DOMAINE HUBERT BROCHARD

    citrus and herbs

    $60 per Bottle

  • CHARDONNAY ESTATE CARNEROS // POSEIDON VINEYARD

    full, rich, creamy

    $58 per Bottle

RED

  • LITTLE JAMES' BASKET PRESS RED // CHÂTEAU DE SAINT COSME

    ripe red fruits, spice

    $11 per Glass

    $36 per Bottle

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON // MATCHBOOK WINE COMPANY

    dark berries and mocha

    $12 per Glass

    $42 per Bottle

  • CATENA APPELLATION MENDOZA MALBEC LUNLUNTA // BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA

    full-bodied

    $52 per Bottle

  • PINOT NOIR ZENITH VINEYARD // ST. INNOCENT

    red raspberries, smoke and cedar mingle with red and dark fruit.

    $65 per Bottle

ROSE

  • BRIDGE LANE ROSE

    Light, dry and refreshing with floral notes and flavors of just picked summer stone fruits

    $12 per Glass

    $40 per Bottle

BEER

  • BOTTLED

  • McKenzies Seasonal Cider

    $7

  • Shiner Bock

    $7

  • Negra Modelo

    $7

  • Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout

    $7

  • Corona

    $7

  • Coronita

    $4

DRAFT

  • Brooklyn Lager

    $8

Ask your server about other seasonal draft beers on tap! 

CANS

  • MONOPOLIO CLARA

    $6

  • Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner

    $7

  • Founders All Day IPA Can

    $7

  • Ithaca Flower Power 16oz

    $7

  • Tecate

    Fully Dressed +1

    $6

Visit our locations page for the details on when each restaunt offers happy hour!

Regular Happy Hour

  • Classic Margarita

    pueblo viejo tequila blanco, triple sec, lime juice

    $8

  • Wine by the Glass

    $8

  • Tecate Cans

    $5

  • MEXiCUE Margarita Hard Seltzer

    NYC Only

    $5

Brunch Happy Hour

  • Breakfast Margs

    fresh oj, pueblo viejo tequila blanco, triple sec, cinnamon toast crunch rim

    $8

  • Bloodies

    Bloody Maries & Bloody Marias

    $8

  • Mimosas

    Classic & Seasonal

    $8

  • Wine

    $8

  • Tecate Cans

    $5

All Locations: Sat-Sun  11am-3pm

Brunch Happy Hour

  • Breakfast Marg

    fresh oj, pueblo viejo tequila blanco, triple sec, cinnamon toast crunch rim

    $8

  • Bloody Maria

    pueblo viejo tequila blanco, house sangrita

    $7.50

  • Bloody Mary

    tito’s, house sangrita

    $7.50

  • Seasonal Fruit Mimosa

    local seasonal fruit, bubbly

    $7.50

  • Classic Mimosa

    $7.50

  • Wine by The Glass

    $7.50

  • Tecate Cans

    $4

Eff Lunch... Yo Quiero Brunch

  • Cornbread French Toast

    local honey, cinnamon butter, whipped cream, fresh mint

    $14.50

  • Breakfast Burrito (Until 4 PM)

    cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, guajillo chili salsa, slow-simmered black beans, herbs

    $12.25

  • Huevos Rancheros

    cheesy scrambled eggs, black bean spread, jack cheese, guajillo chili sauce, corn salsa, cilantro

    $12

    add pulled pork $5

  • Grilled Egg & Cheese Taco

    cheesy scrambled eggs, jack cheese, guajillo chili sauce, scallions, cilantro

    $12

    add burnt ends or picadillo $4

  • Breakfast Tacos

    cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, jack cheese, guajillo chili sauce, cilantro, guac

    $12

  • Breakfast Bowl

    cheesy scrambled eggs, brown rice, black bean spread, guajillo chili sauce, avocado, cilantro

    $12.50

    add bacon $4

  • Fresh Orange Juice

    $6

  • Coffee

    $3

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  • KAT’S KILLER QUESADILLA

    jack cheese, flour tortilla add roasted chicken +1.25

    $6.50

  • KIDDO TACO

    jack cheese, crema, lettuce, cilantro choice of chicken, pulled pork or brisket

    $7.75

  • CHICKEN TENDERS

    fresh panko crusted, spicy bbq & crema on the side

    $8.75

  • NACHOS PARA NINOS

    tortilla chips, cheese sauce, black beans, cotija cheese, crema, cilantro add chicken +1.25

    $7.50

  • LILAH’S FAMOUS BEANS & RICE

    black beans, brown rice

    $4.50

  • SLIGHTLY SPICY MAC & CHEESE

    only a little spice and super delicious

    $6.50

  • CORNBREAD

    $5.50

  • ROASTED BROCCOLI

    $2.50

  • CORN ON THE COB

    $2.50

  • CORNBREAD FRENCH TOAST

    Sat/Sun brunch only

    $4.50

  • VANILLA ICE CREAM

    $3

Mocktails!

  • LEMON LIME MARGARITA

    fresh lemon & lime, OJ, soda water

    $9

  • GRAPEFRUIT PALOMA

    grapefruit juice, spiced syrup, lime

    $9

  • MEXICUE MULE

    fresh ginger, lime juice, ginger beer, soda water

    $9

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