a fish with attitude human eye with color blue as a cusor

Inspired by the Cuisine of Mexico City.

1255 Union St NE, Washington, DC
(202) 318-4820

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VG - Vegan, V - Vegetarian, GF - Gluten-Free | Our chefs are able to alter dishes to cater for most dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

BRUNCH

FRENCH TOAST 17

oven-fired torrejas, maple syrup, whipped sour cream, candied pecans

BREAKFAST BURRITO 16

scrambled eggs, queso mixto, bacon, crispy potatoes, jalapeno-lemon aioli

EL PRESIDENTE BURGER 17

double patty, american cheese, chipotle remoulade, pickled jalapenos & onions

YUCATECAN STYLE HUEVOS RANCHEROS* 17

fried eggs, slab bacon, roasted tomato sauce, plantains, queso fresco, crispy tostadas

SUMMER OMELET 16

asparagus, zucchini, charred corn,
queso monterey, queso fresco, fresno, avocado, spring onion

COCKTAILS

BLOODY MARY 16

vodka, spicy tomato, celery

BLOODY MARIA 16

blanco tequila, spicy tomato, celery

CARMELIZED PINEAPPLE MIMOSA 15

cava, caramelized pineapple, lime

CARAJILLO 15

licor 43, copa de oro coffee liqueur, espresso

GUACAMOLE

CLASSIC 15

lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno chile

EL PRESIDENTE 26

fresh jumbo lump crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo

SPICY 17

charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil

NACHOS

NACHO MAMA 19

melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño

MACHO NACHO 21

house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño

CHIPS & SALSA 11

APPETIZERS

TORTILLA SOUP 12

chicken, avocado, queso mixto, crema, crispy tortilla

CUCARACHAS 20

crispy fried shrimp, hot sauce, cucumber

QUESO FUNDIDO 16

sautéed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto, flour tortillas, salsa huevona

QUESO FUNDIDO DE CHORIZO 18

house made chorizo, melted cheese, salsa verde, flour tortillas

TIJUANA CAESAR SALAD 16

little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

AGUACHILE VERDE 24

shrimp, hamachi, crab, tomatillo, melon, jalapeno

PINEAPPLE & SHRIMP COCTEL 16

chilled seafood broth, jicama, avocado

TUNA CEVICHE 23

yellowfin tuna, coconut sauce, habanero, cucumber

HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA 18

roasted zucchini, corn, jalapeno, epazote, avocado calabaza salsa

ROASTED CHICKEN QUESADILLA 16

chipotle, pickled onions , queso chihuahua and oaxaca on corn tortilla

TOSTADAS & TLAYUDAS

CHORIZO & CHEESE TLAYUDAS 19

black beans, queso monterrey, house-made chorizo, poblano rajas

BAJA TUNA TOSTADA 18

yellowfin tuna, chipotle aioli, avocado, salsa macha

CRAB TOSTADA 16

fresh jumbo lump crab, kanikama, yuzu kosho aioli, wasabi guacamole, tobiko

TACOS

BIRRIA 18

braised short rib, monterrey cheese, red chile consomé

CARNITAS 16

confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion

MAHI MAHI 18

crispy battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade

CHICKEN 16

chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema

CARNE ASADA 20

grilled skirt steak, house-made corn tortillas, cherry tomato pico, salsa taquera

SHRIMP 17

chile de àrbol butter, melted chihuahua cheese

BLACK COD AL PASTOR 22

morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple

SONORAN FILET 19

grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico

DIRTY VEGGIE 14

mushrooms, epazote, kale, crispy quinoa, parmesan, queso oaxaca, blue corn tortilla

ENCHILADAS

SUIZAS 16

shredded chicken, green chile-tomatillo cream sauce, chihuahua cheese

BLACK BEAN 13

queso oaxaca, black bean-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, crema, queso fresco. Add chorizo +3

CRAB 19

lump crab, coconut, corn, guajillo chile sauce

SHORT RIB 19

tomatillo-guajillo sauce, chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro

ENTREES

PESCADO A LA TALLA 51

grilled whole branzino, red chile aioli, cabbage slaw, salsas

SNAPPER CHICHARRON 46

fried snapper bites, salsa verde italiano, chipotle aioli, lime pickled red onion, fresno chiles

LAMB BARBACOA 40

hildalgo style slow cooked lamb shoulder, pan juices, fresh salsas, avocado, blue corn tortillas  

TACOS AL CARBON

Build your own tacos. Served with grilled shishito peppers & spring onions, refried black beans, guacamole, salsas, crema and corn tortillas.

CARNE ASADA 43

GRILLED CHICKEN 28

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM 24

LOBSTER 40

SHRIMP 34

SIDES

REFRIED BLACK BEANS 6

avocado leaf, queso fresco, crispy plantain   

FRIED PLANTAINS 9

queso fresco, crema

ROASTED SWEET POTATO 10

goat cheese, pecans, salsa macha

CHARRED BROCCOLI 8

chipotle yogurt sauce, toasted almonds

MEXICAN STREET STYLE CORN 7

corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, queso añejo, tajín

RICE 6

butter, chicken bouillon, peas, carrots, corn

BACON 7


PAPPAS BRAVAS 7

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VG - Vegan, V - Vegetarian, GF - Gluten-Free | Our chefs are able to alter dishes to cater for most dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

APPETIZERS

TORTILLA SOUP gf 12

chicken, avocado, queso mixto, crema, crispy tortilla

CUCARACHAS 20

crispy fried shrimp, hot sauce, cucumber

QUESO FUNDIDO 16

sautéed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto, flour tortillas, salsa huevona

QUESO FUNDIDO DE CHORIZO 18

house-made chorizo, queso mixto, salsa verde, flour tortillas

TIJUANA CAESAR SALAD 16

little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

CHOPPED KALE SALAD 15

crispy garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, pickled onions, queso fresco, avocado-poblano dressing

AGUACHILE VERDE 24

shrimp, hamachi, crab, tomatillo, melon, jalapeño

PINEAPPLE & SHRIMP COCTEL 16

chilled seafood broth, jicama, avocado

HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA 18

roasted zucchini, corn, jalapeño, epazote, avocado calabaza salsa

ROASTED CHICKEN QUESADILLA  16

chipotle, pickled onions, queso chihuahua and oaxaca on corn tortilla

CARNITAS TAQUITOS  13

black beans, roasted tomato sauce, mexican crema, queso fresco, cabbage slaw

GUACAMOLE

CLASSIC vg, gf 16

lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño chile

EL PRESIDENTE gf 26

fresh jumbo lump crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo

SPICY vg, gf 17

charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil

NACHOS

NACHO MAMA v, gf 19

melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño

MACHO NACHO gf 21

house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño

CHIPS & SALSA 11

TOSTADAS & TLAYUDAS

(giant oaxacan tostada)

TOMATO-BURRATA  25

heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, smashed avocado, salsa macha, pickled red onions

CHORIZO & CHEESE TLAYUDAS 19

black beans, queso monterrey, house-made chorizo, poblano rajas

BAJA TUNA TOSTADA 18

yellowfin tuna, chipotle aioli, avocado, salsa macha

CRAB TOSTADA 16

fresh jumbo lump crab, kanikama, yuzu kosho aioli, wasabi guacamole, tobiko

PINEAPPLE & SHRIMP COCTEL 16

TACOS

BIRRIA gf 18

braised short rib, queso monterrey, red chile consommé

CARNITAS gf 17

confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion

MAHI MAHI 18

crispy battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle pepper remoulade

CHICKEN gf 16

chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema

CARNE ASADA 20

grilled skirt steak, corn tortilla, cherry tomato pico, salsa taquera

SHRIMP 17

chile de àrbol butter, melted chihuahua cheese

BLACK COD AL PASTOR gf 22

morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple

SONORAN FILET 19

grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico

DIRTY VEGGIE  14

mushrooms, epazote, kale, crispy quinoa, parmesan, queso oaxaca, blue corn tortilla

ENCHILADAS

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS gf 16

shredded chicken, green chile-tomatillo cream sauce, chihuahua cheese

BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS gf 13

queso oaxaca, black bean-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, crema, queso fresco | Add chorizo +3

CRAB 19

lump crab, coconut, corn, guajillo chile sauce

SHORT RIB 19

tomatillo-guajillo sauce, chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro

ESPECIALIDADES

EL PRESIDENTE BURGER 17

double patty, american cheese, chipotle remoulade, pickled jalapeños & onions

BAJA DUCK CONFIT 28

"peking" style crispy skinned duck confit, hoisin, fresh garnishes & flour tortillas for making tacos

CHICKEN MILANESA TORTA 18

queso mixto, black bean spread, chipotle remoulade, pickled jalapeño, avocado, cabbage

CARNE ASADA MISSION BURRITO 18

cilantro lime rice, black beans, queso mixto, guacamole, salsa roja, crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño

CHICKEN MISSION BURRITO 16

cilantro lime rice, black beans, queso mixto, guacamole, salsa roja, crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño

SIDES

REFRIED BLACK BEANS v 6

avocado leaf, queso fresco, crispy plantain

FRIED PLANTAINS v 9

queso fresco, crema

ESQUITES 7

corn off the cob, chipotle mayo, queso anejo, tajin

RICE 6

butter, chicken bouillon, peas, carrots, corn

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GUACAMOLE

CLASSIC GUACAMOLE vg 14

lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño chile

EL PRESIDENTE 24

maryland blue crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo

SPICY 15

charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil

NACHOS

NACHO MAMA v, gf 17

melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa,
sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño

MACHO NACHO gf 19

house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans,
ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño
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APPETIZERS

TORTILLA SOUP 11

chicken, avocado, queso mixto, crema, crispy tortilla

QUESO FUNDIDO 16

sautéed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto,
flour tortillas, salsa huevona
house-made chorizo, queso mixto, salsa verde, flour tortillas

CHOPPED KALE SALAD 14

crispy garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, pickled onions, queso fresco, avocado-poblano dressing

TIJUANA CEASAR SALAD 14

little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

CARNITAS TAQUITOS 13

black beans, roasted tomato sauce, mexican crema, queso fresco, cabbage slaw

TACOS

BIRRIA 17

braised short rib, monterrey cheese, red chile consommé

CARNITAS 16

confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion

MAHI MAHI 17

crispy battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade

CHICKEN 15

chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema

CARNE ASADA 19

grilled skirt steak, corn tortillas, cherry tomato pico, salsa taquera

SHRIMP 16

chile de àrbol butter, melted chihuahua cheese

BLACK COD AL PASTOR 21

morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple

SONORAN FILET 21

grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico

DIRTY VEGGIE  13

mushrooms, epazote, kale, crispy quinoa, parmesan, queso oaxaca, blue corn tortilla

QUESO FUNDIDO DE CHORIZO 17

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VG - Vegan, V - Vegetarian, GF - Gluten-Free | Our chefs are able to alter dishes to cater for most dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

APPETIZERS

TORTILLA SOUP 12

chicken, avocado, queso mixto, crema, crispy tortilla

CUCARACHAS 20

crispy fried shrimp, hot sauce, cucumber

QUESO FUNDIDO 16

sauteed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto, flour tortillas, salsa huevona

QUESO FUNDIDO DE CHORIZO 18

house-made chorizo, queso mixto, salsa verde, flour tortillas

TIJUANA CAESAR SALAD 16

little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

CHOPPED KALE SALAD 15

crispy garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, pickled onions, queso fresco, avocado-poblano dressing

AGUACHILE VERDE 24

shrimp, hamachi, crab, tomatillo, melon, jalapeño

PINEAPPLE & SHRIMP COCTEL 16

chilled seafood broth, jicama, avocado

HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA 18

roasted zucchini, corn, jalapeño, epazote, avocado calabaza salsa

TUNA CEVICHE 23

yellowfin tuna, coconut sauce, habanero, cucumber

ROASTED CHICKEN QUESADILLA 16

chipotle, pickled onions , queso chihuahua and oaxaca on corn tortilla

CARNITAS TAQUITOS 13

black beans, roasted tomato sauce, mexican crema, queso fresco, cabbage slaw

GUACAMOLE

CLASSIC VG, GF 16

lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño chile

EL PRESIDENTE GF 26

maryland blue crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo

SPICY VG, GF 17

charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil

NACHOS

NACHO MAMA V 17

melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño

MACHO NACHO 19

house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeño

TOSTADAS & TLAYUDAS

(giant oaxacan tostada)

TOMATO-BURRATA 25

heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, smashed avocado, salsa macha, pickled red onions

CHORIZO & CHEESE TLAYUDAS 19

black beans, queso monterrey, house-made chorizo, poblano rajas

BAJA TUNA TOSTADA gf 18

yellowfin tuna, chipotle aioli, avaocado, salsa macha

CRAB TOSTADA GF 16

fresh jumbo lump crab, kanikama, yuzu kosho aioli, wasabi guacamole, tobiko

TACOS

BIRRIA 18

braised short rib, queso monterrey, red chile consommé

CARNITAS 16

confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion

MAHI MAHI 18

crispy battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle pepper remoulade

CHICKEN 16

chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema

CARNE ASADA 20

grilled skirt steak, flour tortilla, cherry tomato pico, salsa taquera

SHRIMP 17

chile de àrbol butter, melted chihuahua cheese

BLACK COD AL PASTOR 22

morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple

SONORAN FILET 19

grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico

DIRTY VEGGIE  14

mushrooms, epazote, kale, crispy quinoa, parmesan, queso oaxaca, blue corn tortilla

ENCHILADAS

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS 16

shredded chicken, green chile-tomatillo cream sauce, chihuahua cheese

BLACK BEAN 13

queso oaxaca, black bean-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, crema, queso fresco | Add chorizo +3

CRAB 19

lump crab, coconut, corn, guajillo chile sauce

SHORT RIB 19

tomatillo-guajillo sauce, chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro

TACOS AL CARBON

Build your own tacos! Served with grilled shishito peppers & spring onions, charro beans, guacamole, salsas, crema and corn tortillas

CARNE ASADA gf 43

GRILLED CHICKEN gf 28

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM VG,  gf 24

LOBSTER gf 40

SHRIMP gf 34

ENTREES

PESCADO A LA TALLA 51

grilled whole branzino, red chile aioli, cabbage slaw, salsas

BAJA DUCK CONFIT 28

"peking" style crispy skinned duck confit, hoisin, fresh garnishes & flour tortillas for making tacos

SNAPPER CHICHARRÓN 46

fried snapper bites, salsa verde italiano, chipotle aioli, lime pickled red onion, fresno chiles

LAMB BARBACOA 40

hildalgo style slow cooked lamb shoulder, pan juices, fresh salsas, avocado, blue corn tortillas

SIDES

REFRIED BLACK BEANS V 6

avocado leaf, queso fresco, crispy plantain

FRIED PLANTAINS V 9

queso fresco, crema

ROASTED SWEET POTATO V 10

goat cheese, pecans, salsa macha

CHARRED BROCCOLI V 8

chipotle yogurt sauce, toasted almonds

MEXICAN STREET STYLE CORN V 7

corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, queso añejo, tajín

RICE 6

butter, chicken bouillon, peas, carrots, corn

BIRRIA 18

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DESSERT

TRES LECHES 13

strawberries, whipped cream

CHURROS v 14

chocolate, and raspberry sauces

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING 12

spiced chocolate cookie, whipped cream, shaved mexican chocolate

EL PRESIDENTE SUNDAE gf 16

mexican chocolate ice cream, marshmallow, wet pecans, peanut brittle, whipped cream

ICE CREAM & SORBET 8

daily selection

VG - Vegan, V - Vegetarian, GF - Gluten-Free

COFFEE

CAFÉ / DESCAFEINADO 4.5

CAFÉ EXPRÉS 4

DESCAFEINADO CAFÉ EXPRÉS 5

DOBLE CAFÉ EXPRÉS 6

CAPUCHINO 5.5

LATTÉ 5.5

TEA

ORGANIC BREAKFAST 5

GREEN TEA TROPICAL 5

DECAF EARL GREY 5

WILD BERRY HIBISCUS 5

CHAMOMILE CITRUS 5

COCKTAIL

CARAJILLO 15

licor 43, mezcal barrel mr. black, espresso

THE GREAT CORNHOLIO 17

abasolo mexican corn whisky, ojo de tigre mezcal, nixta corn liqueur, corn milk, smoked hot chocolate salt

DESSERT SIPPERS

AMARGO VALLET 14.5

CANTERA NEGRA CAFÉ 13

CASA 1921 TEQUILA CREAM 16.5

CASA D’ARISTI HUANA 14

CASA D’ARISTI XTABENTÚN 13

COPA DE ORO 12.5

FERNET VALLET 14.5

NIXTA LICOR DE ELOTE 13.5

PAJAROTE CLAVO & CARDAMOMO 13.5

PAJAROTE JENGIBRE 13

PAJAROTE PONCHE TAMARINDO 13.5

XILA LICOR DE AGAVE 14.5

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