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FROM THE BAR
Download PDF (opens in a new tab)Margarita Flight
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El Jefe, El Brujo, La Reina
Tequila Flight
Served neat-
Tequila Cristalinos
1800 Cristalina
Gran Centenario
Herradura Ultra
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Tequila Los Famosos
Cincoro Blanco, Michael Jordan
818 Reposado, Kendall Jenner
Teremana Añejo, Dwayne "The Rock"
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Tequila De La Casa
Herradura Blanco
Gran Centenario Reposado
Maestro Doble Añejo
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Mezcal 400 Conejos
400 Conejos Espadin
400 Conejos Tobala
400 Conejos Ensable
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Los Del Mes
Tequila of the month flight
Cervezas
Beers-
Make it a michelada or chelada
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Cerveza de Barril Tap Beers
Corona
Corona premier
Dos equis amber
Dos equis lager
Modelo especial
Negra modelo
Pacifico
Two brother’s
Blue moon
Revolution anti-hero
More IPA seasonal
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Cerveza De Botella
Bottled beers
Corona
Corona 0.0 N/A
Bohemia
Sol
Tecate
Victoria
Heineken
Heineken 0.0 N/A
Coors light
Miller light
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“More” MAGO Chela
Locally brewed by more brewing, chef Juan Luis approved!
Drinks
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Sangria
Refreshing blend of chilled wine, liqueurs, fresh fruit, and a splash of fruit juice
Choice of: original red or seasonal white
Zero Proof
Non-alcoholic cocktails-
La Rita
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El Santo
Free spirit gin, fresh lime juice, strawberry, fresh mint
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El Apasionado
Free spirit whiskey, passion fruit, grapefruit jarrito, lime
Mago-Ritas
MargaritasWe proudly pour tequila Gran Centenario served your way: On the rocks, up or skinny!
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El Jefe
Plata, cointreau, fresh lime juice
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El Angel
Reposado, cointreau, fresh lime juice
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La Paloma
Reposado, grapefruit liqueur, aperol, grapefruit soda
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La Princesa
Reposado, guayaba, coconut rum, fresh lime juice
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El Diablo
18 Oz. hand-muddled jalapeño margarita...plata, chile ancho liquor, fresh lime juice
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La Placita
Reposado, chile ancho liqueur, mango, fresh lime juice, spicy chamuy
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La Reina
Pineapple infused reposado, coconut rum, pineapple juice
Raspados
Frozen-
Guayaba
Plata, cointreau, guava purée, tropical fruit juices
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Frambuesa
Plata, cointreau, raspberry purée
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Fresa
Plata, cointreau, strawberry purée
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Mango
Plata, cointreau, mango purée
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Complement your margarita with:
Beer or lambrusco
Champagne
Mezcals
Mezcal cocktailsWe proudly pour 400 Conejos mezcal
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El Maleficio
Mezcal, muddled cucumbers, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, cilantro
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El Viejito
Mezcal old fashioned, mezcal, antica formula sweet vermouth, piloncillo simple syrup, luxardo cherry
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El Brujo
Mezcal, tamarind rum, tamarind juice, cointreau, fresh lime juice
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La Mariposa Traicionera
Mezcal, gin, butterfly pea tea and lavender syrup, elderflower liquor
Cocteles
Cocktails-
Caipirinha
Cachaça Brazilian rum, fresh lime juice, sugar
Choice of: classic, guava, or raspberry
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Mojito
Traditional Cuban recipe, rum, fresh mint leaves, muddled to order with lime and sugar
Choice of: raspberry, mango, or piña colada
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Mai Tai
Aged rum, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, almond liqueur, dark rum
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Pisco Sour
Pisco brandy, simple syrup, egg white, angostura bitters
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Machu - Picchu
Pisco brandy, cointreau, fresh lime juice, passion fruit, grapefruit soda
From the Chef
Aperitivos
Appetizers-
Guacamole
Freshly prepared to order — a Mago Grill must have!
$12
Add roasted chapulines (grasshoppers) + $3
gluten free
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Quesadilla
A Mexican classic with chihuahua cheese
$10
Add steak, chorizo, or chicken tinga + $4
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
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Queso al Horno
Baked panela, asadero, and chihuahua cheeses, roasted habanero salsa
$12
Add rajas, chorizo, or chicken + $4
gluten free
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Flautas de Birria
Crispy rolled corn tortillas filled with pulled braised short rib, salsa verde, queso fresco, sour cream, pickled red onion
$14
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Empanadas
Two generously stuffed crispy empanadas
Choice of:
Ground beef picadillo or chimichurri $10
Chicken tinga or roasted tomato salsa $10
Tequila shrimp or habanero salsa $12
Mixed (choose two) $12
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Vuelve A La Vida
Shrimp, octopus, and crab cocktail, avocado, red onion, tomato citrus salsa, cilantro
$18
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Aguachile de Camaron y Pulpo
Shrimp, octopus, tomato, avocado, red onion, jícama, cucumber, passion fruit, mango, habanero lime marinade
$16
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Calamares
Lightly fried calamari, jalapeño, chile de árbol and lemon slices, tomato-chipotle salsa
$16
Ensaladas
Salads-
Mago Chopped
Romaine lettuce, crispy corn tortilla strips, black beans, pico de gallo, jícama, sweet corn, radishes, roasted poblanos, avocado, agave nectar lime vinaigrette, cotija cheese
$14
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
gluten free
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Española
Baby field greens, candied walnuts, crispy Jamaica flowers, blue cheese, tequila poached pears, mandarin oranges, tequila hibiscus vinaigrette
$14
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
gluten free
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Tijuana Caesar
Romaine lettuce, baby kale, parmesan, queso cotija, tortilla strips, chipotle Caesar dressing
$13
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
gluten free
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Taco
Lettuce, chihuahua cheese, black beans, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, in a large crispy chicharron shell
$12
Add ground beef picadillo or chicken tinga + $5
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
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Complement Your Salad With:
Sliced charbroiled steak or jumbo gulf shrimp + $7
Grilled chicken breast + $6
Fresh sliced avocado + $4
Fajitas
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Fajitas en Molcajete
Caramelized Spanish onions, roasted poblano peppers, salsa puya, asadero cheese, in a hot lava stone mortar
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Fajitas Clásica
Sizzling platter of caramelized Spanish onion, green and red peppers, pico de gallo
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Served With
Sour cream, guacamole, Mexican rice and black beans, choice of corn or flour tortilla, and choice of:
Pollo: Sliced marinated grilled chicken breast $22
Carne: Sliced marinated charbroiled sirloin steak $26
Camarones: Sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp $26
Vegetales (V): Sautéed green and red peppers, Spanish onions, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, roasted poblano peppers
Mixtas: Combine two of the above choices $30
Combine three of the above choices $34
Las Recetas de Doña Paula
Grandma Paula’s RecipesCarne
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Carne Asada Tampiqueña
10 Oz. charbroiled chile ancho marinated skirt steak, cheese-stuffed enchilada with mole xico, poblano mashed potatoes
$33
gluten free
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Carne Chihuahua
10 Oz. charbroiled marinated skirt steak, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, chihuahua cheese, poblano mashed potatoes, frijoles charros
$34
gluten free
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Costilla de Ojo
16 Oz. charbroiled bone-in ribeye, green and red chimichurri, asparagus, poblano mashed potatoes
$55
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Ropa Vieja
Slow braised beef brisket, sweet plantains, poblano epazote rice, ají amarillo aioli, plantain chips
gluten free
Pollo
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Pechuga Azteca
Prosciutto stuffed chicken breast, squash blossom epazote, asadero cheese, roasted poblano cream sauce, poblano epazote rice
$22
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Arroz con Pollo
Diced grilled chicken breast, saffron rice, bell peppers, sweet peas, Spanish olives, tomato salsa, topped with a baked puff pastry crust top
$23
Pescado y Mariscos
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Salmón en Mole de Coco
Grilled Atlantic salmon, coconut mole, poblano epazote rice, adobo asparagus
$30
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Camarones En Chile Pasado
Garlic and epazote sautéed jumbo gulf shrimp, julienned chile pasado, white wine sauce, poblano mashed potatoes
$26
gluten free
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Momias en Crema de Tequila
Bacon-wrapped and manchego cheese stuffed jumbo gulf shrimp, cilantro-tequila-lime cream sauce, poblano epazote rice
$28
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Arroz con Mariscos
Shrimp, calamari, mahi mahi, saffron rice, bell peppers, sweet peas, Spanish olives, tomato salsa, baked puff pastry crust top
$32
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Chile Relleno
Soufflé-battered cheese stuffed poblano pepper, caldillo de jitomate sauce, Mexican rice
$20
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
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Quesadilla De Espinaca
Flour tortilla filled with Oaxaca cheese, sautéed spinach and mushrooms, pico de gallo, sour cream, poblano epazote rice
$16
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
Moles
A flavorful and complex Mexican blend – not an everyday meal because of its complex preparation – moles are celebratory and represent the passion, love, and traditions in Mexican cooking. Choose a house mole and pair it with an entree selection belowMoles de La Casa
House moles-
Mole de Cacahuate
Poblano and serrano chiles, cilantro, roasted peanuts
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Mole de Coco
Poblano, jalapeño peppers, fresh coconut, finished with cream
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Mole de Pistache
Poblano, jalapeño peppers, avocado leaves, pistachios
gluten free
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Mole Xico
Ancho, pasilla, and mulato chiles, toasted seeds and nuts, dried cherries
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Chef Juan Luis’ Featured Mole of The Week
Served with a side of Mexican rice, sweet plantains
Pair with:
Arrochera: 10 Oz. charbroiled marinated skirt steak $33
Costilla de Ojo: 16 Oz. charbroiled bone-in ribeye $55
Tres Filetes: Trio of 3 oz. charbroiled beef tenderloins $34
Pechuga de Pollo: Oven roasted airline chicken breast $20
Suprema de Pollo: Sautéed chicken breast $20
Salmon: Grilled Atlantic salmon $30
Dorado: Pan seared wild caught mahi mahi $32
Camarones: Sauteed jumbo gulf shrimp $26
California Burrito
Pico de gallo, sour cream, poblano epazote rice, pinto beans, served Suiza style with melted chihuahua cheese. If requested, all burritos can be prepared gluten-free, served in a bowl over lettuce-
Choice Of:
Carne Asada: Chile ancho marinated skirt steak $18
Tinga de Pollo: Shredded chicken, adobo salsa, caramelized onions $16
Cochinita Pibil: Yucatán-style pulled pork $16
Rajas (V): Poblano peppers, roasted sweet corn, mushrooms, crispy potatoes $16
Choice of: Sesame chile de árbol salsa or salsa verde
Enchiladas
Three corn tortillas rolled with assorted fillings, baked with cheese, served with a side of poblano epazote rice, topped with onion, radish, and sour cream-
Choice Of:
Salsa Verde (GF): choice of chicken tinga or ground beef picadillo $18
Mole Xico: Choice of cheese or chicken tinga $19
De Camarón: Tequila shrimp, chihuahua cheese, peanut mole verde $22
Carne Asada: Chile ancho marinated skirt steak, caramelized onions, salsa verde $22
De Hongos (GF) (V): White mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions, salsa verde $18
Para Compartir
Sides to share (GF) (V)-
Esquites
Charred sweet corn, cotija cheese, lime aioli, cayenne pepper
$7
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Platanos Maduros
Fried sweet plantains, queso fresco, crema Mexicana
$7
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Papas con Poblano
Mashed Idaho potatoes, roasted poblanos, parmesan cheese, poblano cream sauce
$6
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Espárragos Con Chimichurri
Roasted asparagus, toasted almonds, chimichurri sauce
$8
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Papas de Camote
Maple sweet potato fries, cinnamon sugar, mole xico
$5
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Frijoles Charros
Pinto beans, house chorizo, bacon, tomato
$6
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Frijoles Negros
Black beans, epazote, onion, chile de arbol
$4
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Arroz Verde
Poblano epazote rice
$4
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Arroz Rojo
Mexican rice
$4
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Guacamole
Freshly smashed (5 oz)
$5
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Salsa
Choice of roasted tomato, tomatillo, or sesame chile de árbol
Single (5 oz) or trio $2
Tacos
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Add Mexican Rice and Black Beans
+ $4
Served on Flour Tortilla
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Pescado
Negra modelo beer-battered Alaskan cod, chipotle coleslaw
$6
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Dorado
Blackened wild-caught mahi mahi, avocado salsa, cilantro lime, slaw
$6
Served on Corn Tortilla
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Camarón
Chipotle shrimp, poblano peppers, tomato, onions, queso chihuahua
$6
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Carne Asada
Chile ancho marinated steak, avocado salsa, chipotle chimichurri, crispy leeks
$6
gluten free
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Picadillo
Ground beef picadillo, lettuce, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese
$5
gluten free
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Tinga de Pollo
Shredded chicken, caramelized onions, lettuce, adobo salsa, farmers cheese, sour cream
$5
gluten free
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Cochinita Pibil
Yucatán-style pulled pork, habaneros, purple onions
$5
gluten free
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Pastor
Pork marinated in a dry chile, spices, pineapple and tomatillo salsa
$5
gluten free
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Chorizo
Chorizo, chihuahua cheese, crispy potatoes, chipotle salsa
$5
gluten free
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Rajas
Chile poblano rajas, sour cream, roasted sweet corn, crispy potatoes, queso cotija
$5
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
gluten free
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Hongos
Portabello mushrooms, roasted plantains, black bean spread, panela cheese, chipotle salsa, crema
$5
This dish is, or can be prepared vegetarian upon your request
gluten free
The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department.
GROUP DINING
Comida Con Amigos
Family-Style dining
A festive experience for gathering
Price per guest
CRISTALINO
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Includes choice of...
Two Appetizers
One Salad
Four Entrees
Three sides
Two desserts
AÑEJO
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Includes choice of...
Three appetizers or salads
Four entrees
Three sides
Two desserts
REPOSADO
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Includes choice of...
Two appetizers or salads
Three entrees
Two sides
One dessert
BLANCO
Available 11 am-3 pmMonday - Thursday
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Includes choice of...
One appetizer or salad
Two entrees
Two sides
One dessert
Appetizers
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Guacamole (gf)
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Empanadas
Choice of one: beef, chicken or shrimp
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Quesadillas
Choice of one: cheese, spinach or chicken
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Aguachile de Camarón y Pulpo
ceviche-style shrimp and octopus in a spicy passion fruit mango marinade
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Calamares
lightly fried, tomato chipotle salsa
Salads
(GF)-
Mago Chopped
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Tijuana Caesar
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Española
Entrees
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Enchiladas
choice of one:
Shrimp, Mushrooms,
Chicken Tinga or Ground Beef Picadillo -
Fajitas
Choice of one: steak, chicken, or veggie
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Pechuga Azteca
prosciutto stuffed chicken breast
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Pollo en Mole
choose one:
Peanut, Coconut, Pistachio or Xico -
Camarones en Chile Pasado
garlic and epazote sauteed jumbo gulf shrimp, white wine sauce
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Salmón en Mole de Coco
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Carne Asada Tampiqueña
charbroiled chile ancho marinated skirt steak
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Carne Chihuahua
charbroiled marinated skirt steak, bell pepper, mushrooms, onions, chihuahua cheese
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Filete Medallions
charbroiled beef tenderloins
Sides
(GF)-
Arroz Rojo
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Arroz Verde
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Papas con Poblano
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Platanos Maduros
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Esquites
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Papas de Camote
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Frijoles Charros
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Frijoles Negros
Desserts
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Churros Calientes
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Capirotada
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Pastel de Tres Leches
The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department.
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Gansito de Tres Leche
light sponge cake soaked in a sweetened milk trio, layered with strawberry jam, topped with bittersweet chocolate and sweetened cream cheese, served with strawberry cream sauce.
$11
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Capirotada
warm mexican chocolate bread pudding, chocolate custard sauce, topped with shaved bittersweet chocolate and a scoop of mexican vanilla bean gelato.
$12
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Nieves
Mexican inspired seasonal Gelato or Sorbet. Two scoops
$5
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Paletas
Seasonal Flavors
$4
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MAGO Churros
Mini street cart with crispy mexican churros dusted with cinnamon and sugar, served with cajeta caramel, chocolate sauce and two scoops of seasonal gelato.
$18
The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department.
SPECIALS
Enjoy now through January 1, 2025
FROM THE BAR
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La Posada
Tequila Mi Campo reposado, coconut rum, strawberry puree, toasted coconut rim
FROM THE KITCHEN
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Sopa de Lima
chicken lime soup with crispy tortilla strips
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Mole Avellana
Hazelnut Mole: mulato, pasilla, and ancho chilies, toasted hazelnuts, plantains, charred tomato, coriander, chocolate, star anis, sugar, and charred corn tortilla
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Salmon ala Talla
chipotle aioli glazed cedar plank salmon, chipotle mashed potatoes, corn ribs
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Filete de Res en Salsa Borracha
grilled flat iron steak, salsa borracha, chimichurri butter, huitlacoche (corn truffle) risotto
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Flan de Rompope
spiked eggnog flan
The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department.
Specials are subject to change without notice.
CATERING
Fiesta Con Doña Paula
A Party with Grandma Paula
Half pans serve up to 10 guests | Full pans serve up to 20 guests
APERITIVOS
appetizers-
CHIPS Y SALSA
choice of roasted tomato, salsa verde or sesame chile de arbol (spicy)
16 oz $9
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EMPANADAS
Empanadas filled with chicken tinga served with roasted tomato salsa, or ground beef served with chimichurri sauce
Half Pan $55
Full Pan $100
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QUESADILLA
A Mexican classic with chihuahua cheese
Half Pan $40
Full Pan $75
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CHICKEN OR STEAK QUESADILLA
Add Chicken or Steak
Half Pan $55
Full Pan $100
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FLAUTAS DE BIRRIA
Crispy rolled tortillas, pulled braised beef short rib, salsa verde, queso fresco, sour cream, pickled red onion
Half Pan $55
Full Pan $100
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GUACAMOLE
avocado, tomato, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime, garlic
32 oz $45
ENSALADAS
salads-
CHOPPED
romaine, crispy tortilla strips, black beans, pico de gallo, jicama. sweet corn, radishes, roasted poblanos, avocados, agave lime vinaigrette, cotija cheese
Half Pan $50
Full Pan $70
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ESPAÑOLA
baby field greens, candied walnuts, crispy jicama flowers, blue cheese, tequila poached pears, mandarin oranges, tequila hibiscus vinaigrette
Half Pan $50
Full Pan $70
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TIJUANA CAESAR
romaine, sliced fresh jalapeno, Parmesan cheese, cotija cheese, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle Caesar dressing
Half Pan $50
Full Pan $70
Fajita Bar
served with caramelized onions, red and green bell peppers, along with soft corn or flour tortillas and choice of:-
Chicken
sliced marinated grilled chicken breast
Half Pan $90
Full Pan $170
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Steak
sliced marinated charbroiled sirloin steak
Half Pan $100
Full Pan $180
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Vegetarian
sautéed zucchini, portabello mushroom, roasted poblano peppers
Half Pan $80
Full Pan $150
Enchiladas
half pan $90 | full pan $170-
Shredded Chicken Tinga
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Ground Beef
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Chihuahua Cheese
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Mushroom, Spinach and Onions
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Choice of sauce:
Peanut mole | Mole Xico | Green tomatillo sauce
Entrees with mole
choice of mole de cacahuate, mole de coco, mole de pistache or mole xico, paired with:-
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Half Pan $120
Full Pan $200
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Roasted Pork Loin
Half Pan $90
Full Pan $160
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Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
Half Pan $90
Full Pan $160
Grand Fiesta Catering
served with mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn and flour tortillas and housemade chips-
Fiesta Grande
steak fajitas, chicken fajitas, cheese quesadillas, tomatillo salsa
per person $18
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Viva Mexico
steak fajitas, chicken fajitas, vegetarian enchiladas, guacamole, trio of salsas
per person $21
Taco Bar
served with a soft corn or flour tortillas-
Cochinita Pibil
yucatan-style pulled pork, habaneros, purple onions
Half Pan $80
Full Pan $150
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Al pastor
pork marinated in dry chile, spices, pineapple and tomatillo salsa
Half Pan $80
Full Pan $150
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Chicken Tinga
shredded chicken, caramelized onions, adobo salsa, farmers cheese, sour cream
Half Pan $80
Full Pan $150
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Carne Asada
chile ancho marinated steak, avocado salsa, chipotle chimichurri sauce, crispy leeks
Half Pan $90
Full Pan $170
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Rajas
chile poblano rajas, sour cream, roasted sweet corn, crispy potatoes, queso cotija
Half Pan $70
Full Pan $130
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Hongos -Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom
portabello mushroom, roasted plantains, black bean spread, panela cheese, chipotle salsa, sour cream
Half Pan $70
Full Pan $130
Sides to Share
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Beans
Black beans or Pinto Beans
Half Pan $40
Full Pan $70
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Rice
Mexican rice
Half Pan $40
Full Pan $70
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Papas con Poblano
mashed Idaho potatoes, roasted poblanos, parmesan cheese, poblano cream sauce.
Half Pan $50
Full Pan $80
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Extras
Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream or Chihuahua Cheese
16 oz $9
Dessert
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Churros
dusted with cinnamon and sugar
per piece $3.50
The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department.