Menu for Picante Restaurant

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Brunch
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Vegetarian

From the Bar‍

Margarita Well tequila and triple sec Options: Glass (5.95) , Pitcher (34.50)

Silver Margarita Don julio blanco, herradura blanco or patron blanco Options: Glass (8.25) , Pitcher (47.50) , Don julio blanco, Herradura blanco, Patron blanco

Gold Margarita Herradura reposado‍ Options: Glass (8.25) , Pitcher (47.50)

Super Gold Margarita Choice of: don julio reposado, don julio anejo, herradura anejo Options: Glass (10.95) , Pitcher (64.50) , Don julio reposado, Don julio anejo, Herradura anejo

Tequila and squirt Tequila, squirt soda Options: Glass (5.95) , Pitcher (34.50)

Picante Mojito Bacardi rum, mint syrup, muddled mint, lime juice, seltzer water Options: Glass (5.95) , Pitcher (34.50)

Piña Colada Coconut rum, pineapple juice, sugar, cream Options: Glass (5.95) , Pitcher (34.50)

Bacardi Rum and Coke Coca-cola, bacardi rum Options: Glass (5.95) , Pitcher (34.50)

6.95 "New" Cafe De Alla with Rum

Mexican Bottled Beer

4.25 Corona

4.25 Corona Light

4.25 Dos Equis Amber

4.25 Dos Equis Lager

4.25 Modelo Especial

4.25 Negra Modelo

4.25 Pacifico

4.25 Tecate

4.25 Victoria

Other Bottled Beer‍

3.50 Bud Long Neck

4.25 Beck’s Non-Alcoholic

4.25 Red Bridge Gluten-Free

Beer on Top

Anchor Steam Options: Glass (3.50) , Pint (4.50) , Half pitcher (10.00) , Pitcher (18.00)

Dos Equis Amber Options: Glass (3.50) , Pint (4.50) , Half pitcher (10.00) , Pitcher (18.00)

Modelo Especial Options: Glass (3.50) , Pint (4.50) , Half pitcher (10.00) , Pitcher (18.00)

Negro Modelo Options: Glass (3.50) , Pint (4.50) , Half pitcher (10.00) , Pitcher (18.00)

Pacifico Options: Glass (3.50) , Pint (4.50) , Half pitcher (10.00) , Pitcher (18.00)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Options: Glass (3.50) , Pint (4.50) , Half pitcher (10.00) , Pitcher (18.00)

Trumer Pilsner Options: Glass (3.50) , Pint (4.50) , Half pitcher (10.00) , Pitcher (18.00)

Wine from Spain‍

White

Chardonnay Options: Glass (5.75) , Bottle (27.00)

Macabo Blend Options: Glass (5.75) , Bottle (27.00)

Red

Cabernet Options: Glass (5.75) , Bottle (27.00)

Syrah Options: Glass (5.75) , Bottle (27.00)

Merlot Blend Options: Glass (5.75) , Bottle (27.00)

Cold Beverages

Aguas Frescas Seasonal fruit drinks made fresh daily Options: Glass (2.25) , Pint (3.25) , 1/2 Pitcher (6.50) , Pitcher (13.00)

2.75 Mexican Bottled Beverages Jarritos or alcohol-free sangria Options: Jarritos, Alcohol-free sangria

3.25 Mexican Coca-Cola With real cane sugar

Root Beer on Top Made with organic sugar and agave Options: Glass (2.85) , Pint (3.75) , 1/2 Pitcher (8.50) , Pitcher (15.00)

2.95 High Noon Sarsaparilla Made by Caamano Bros. in Berkeley

1.75 Sodas Options: Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7Up, Diet 7up, Sunkist, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale

2.95 Fizzy Lizzy Assorted flavors

2.95 Snapple Assorted flavors

3.00 House-brewed Peach Ice Tea Unsweetened

2.95 Martinelli's Apple Juice

1.65 Milk Whole or low-fat Options: Whole, Low-fat

2.00 Water Still or sparkling bottled Options: Still, Sparkling bottled

Hot Beverages‍

2.25 Coffee Fair trade, organic, bird safe and shade grown by a co-op in chiapas and imported by Mr. espresso; regular or decaf

325.00 Café de Olla Coffee with cinnamon, clove, piloncillo and orange

2.25 Tea English breakfast or chamomile Options: English breakfast, Chamomile

3.95 Mexican Hot Chocolate From Mexico’s premier chocolate producer, mayordomo, available only during brunch on weekends and holidays

It All Begins with Corn

6.50 Guacamole and Corn Tortilla Chips Creamy avocado, serrano chile, cilantro, onion and tomato with house-made chips

3.65 Salsa Fresca and Corn Tortilla Chips Salsa of tomato, onion, serrano chile and cilantro with house-made chips

1.00 Corn Tortilla Chips House-made, thick and crispy

6.50 Empanadas Two crispy‍ corn turnovers stuffed with poblano chiles and Oaxacan cheese

Nachos Corn tortilla chips covered in cheese, jalapeños, and salsa, with choice of beans Options: Large (8.15) , Small (5.75)

Super Nachos Same as above with guacamole and Mexican crema Options: Large (10.25) , Small (6.25)

4.95 Corn Quesadillas Three corn tortillas filled with cheese and served with salsa fresca

4.95 Flour Quesadilla One flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with salsa fresca (okay, it’s not corn, but it’s still really good)

Make It Meaty By adding the following to your nachos or quesadillas Options: Pollo (3.50) , Carne asada (4.75) , Carnitas (3.50) , Nachos, Quesadillas

Seafood Cocktails‍

9.50 Ceviche "Gulf-Style" True cod cooked in lime juice, mixed with a sweet and spicy red sauce with house-made chips

11.00 Shrimp Cocktail “Acapulco-Style” Cooked shrimp chilled in spicy tomato juice with saltines on the side

Soups

9.25 Azteca Chicken soup with roasted tomato and pasilla negro chiles with avocado, queso fresco and crispy tortilla strips

8.65 Verde Ground toasted pumpkin seeds, sorrel and tomatillo with white hominy, avocado and crispy tortilla strips

9.25 Carne En Su Jugo “Guadalajara-Style” Steak and bacon in a spicy pinto bean broth, served with four handmade corn tortillas

Salads‍

3.95 Green Salad Romaine, carrots, jicama, radish and toasted pumpkin seeds with red-wine vinaigrette

6.50 Caesar Salad Original alex-caesar cardini recipe of romaine lettuce with croutons and queso cotija (order no croutons)

9.50 Caesar with Grilled Chicken Order no‍ croutons

3.25 Fruit Cup Pineapple, apple and grape

Tostada Salads

8.65 The Foundation Crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot radish, jicama, queso fresco and salsa Options: Crisp corn, Flour tortilla, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Grilled chicken (+1.80) , Manchamanteles (+1.80) , Chile verde (+1.80) , Cochinita pibil (+1.80) , Rajas con papas (+1.80) , Legumbre picadillo (+1.80) , Grilled steak (+2.60) , Beer-battered fish (order fish, choose corn tortilla) (+2.60) , Shrimp diablos (order fish sauteed; choose corn tortilla) (+4.10)

Sandwiches‍

7.45 Ahogada Pork drowned in chile de arbol salsa, with refried beans and pickled onions, with house-made chips and salsa fresca

7.45 Verde Legume-chipotle patty with lettuce, tomato, avocado and jalapeños, with house-made chips and salsa fresca

7.45 Milanesa Chicken breast, breaded and fried with lettuce, tomato, avocado and jalapeños, with house-made chips and salsa

Plates of the House

Fish & shellfish

14.25 Pescado Veracruzana True cod filet in a tomato, olive, jalapeno, caper sauce served with Mexican red rice and choice of black, pinto or refried beans Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

14.25 Pescado en Macum True cod filet rubbed with achiote layered with tomato, onion and chile dulce, cooked in a banana leaf served with morisqueta rice and plaintain “tostones”

15.95 Shrimp Diablos Shrimp in chipotle sauce served with seasonal vegetables and morisqueta rice

Poultry

11.45 Chicken Pollo asado-style, rubbed with a mild achiote paste and grilled Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

11.45 Manchamanteles plato “Tablecloth stainer” chicken in a grilled-pineapple red mole Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

8.95 Flautas Chicken-filled flour tortillas, side of guacamole and black, pinto or refried beans (not served with rice or tortillas) Options: Pinto, Refried beans, Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

Beef

12.45 Steak Carne asada-style, rubbed with adobo rojo and grilled Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

Pork

11.45 Cochinita Pibil Yucatecan barbecued pig with habanero-pickled purple onions served with plaintain “tostones” and morisqueta rice Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

11.45 Carnitas Pork, slow-cooked with Mexican red rice Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

11.45 Chorizo and Potatoes Spicy sausage and potatoes with Mexican red rice Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

11.45 Chile Verde Grilled pork in tomatillo and anaheim chile sauce with Mexican red rice Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Four handmade corn tortillas

Plant-Based

11.45 Chile Relleno Poblano chile stuffed with Oaxacan cheese; may be unpredictably spicy Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Homemade corn tortillas

10.85 Rajas Con Papas Slices of roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes with queso fresco Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Homemade corn tortillas

10.85 Picadillo de Legumbres Carrots, zucchini and potatoes in an ancho-guajillo chie sauce Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Homemade corn tortillas

5.95 Rice and Beans Choice of black, pinto or refried beans and Mexican red rice, four handmade corn tortillas and salsa fresco Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Homemade corn tortillas

Enchiladas (3)

10.95 Verdes Chicken in corn tortillas with tomatillo-serrano sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

10.95 Mole Chicken in corn tortillas with mole poblano contains peanuts Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

10.95 Queso Cheese in corn tortillas with ancho chile sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

10.95 De la Plaza Carrots, zucchini and potatoes on corn tortillas with ancho-guajillo chile sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

Tamales‍

10.85 Chicken Mole Two large tamales of chicken in Oaxacan sauce, wrapped in banana leaf contains peanuts Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

10.85 Nortenos Three tomatoes of pork and guajillo chile sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

10.85 Vegetable Three tamales of butternut squash and poblano chiles with avocado-tomatillo sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans

Tacos (3)

9.45 Fish Beer-battered true cod filet with mango-jicama salsa Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

9.45 Shrimp Beer-battered shrimp with mango-jicama salsa Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

8.35 Chicken Pollo asado-style, rubbed with mild achiote paste and grilled Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

8.35 Manchamanteles “Tablecloth stainer” chicken in a grilled-pineapple red mole Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

9.45 Steak Carne asada-style,‍ rubbed with adobo rojo and grilled Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

8.35 Cochinita Pibil Yucatecan pit-barbecued‍ pig with habanero-pickled purple onions Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

8.35 Carnitas Slow-cooked pork Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

8.35 Chorizo and Potatoes Mexican sausage and potatoes Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

8.35 Chile Verde Pork in tomatillo-anaheim chile sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

8.35 PIcadillo de Legumbre Potatoes, carrots‍ and zucchini in an ancho-guajillo marinade with queso fresco Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

2.95 Individual Tacos Chicken, manchmanteles, cochinita pibil, chorizo, chile verde, rajas or picadillo de legumbre Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

3.15 Individual Tacos Fish, shrimp or steak Options: Fish, Shrimp, Steak, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, A la carte

Burritos

8.35 Pescado Beer-battered true cod filet with mango-jicama salsa Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

10.95 Shrimp Diablos Shrimp in chipotle sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Chicken Pollo asado-style, rubbed with mild achiote paste and grilled Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Manchamanteles “Tablecloth stainer”‍ chicken in a grilled-pineapple red mole Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

8.35 Steak Carne asada-style, rubbed with adobo rojo and grilled Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Cochinita Pibil Yucatecan pit-barbecued pig with habanero-pickled purple onions Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Carnitas Slow-cooked pork Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Chorizo and Potatoes Mexican sausage and potatoes Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Chile Verde Grilled pork in tomatillo-anaheim chile sauce Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Rajas con Papas Slices of roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes with crema Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Picadillo de Legumbre Potatoes, carrots and zucchini in an ancho-guajillo chile marinade with crema Options: Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

5.45 Rice and Bean Mexican rice,‍ black or pinto beans and salsa fresca Options: Mexican rice, Black, Pinto beans, Salsa fresca, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

2.35 Super Options: Guacamole, Cheese, Crema, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Salsa fresca

Desserts‍

5.00 Chocolate Angel Food Light and moist with rice chocolate frosting

4.25 Flan Silky with caramel sauce

4.25 Rice Pudding Creamy and spiced with cinnamon and vanilla

2.00 Cookies Mexican wedding cookie or chocolate chip Options: Mexican wedding cookie, Chocolate chip

Brunch

Breakfast Platos‍

8.65 Huevos Rancheros Two fried organic eggs on tortillas with spicy tomato sauce and choice of beans

7.85 Enfrijoladas Tortillas dipped in black bean sauce with crema and queso fresco served with Mexican red rice

8.95 Chilaquiles Verdes Corn tortilla‍ strips immersed in tomatillo-green chile sauce, topped with Mexican cream, queso fresco and fried or scrambled organic egg on the side with choice of beans. Options: Fried, Scrambled organic egg

8.95 Chilaquiles Rojos Corn tortilla strips immersed in salsa roja, topped with Mexican cream, queso fresco and fried or scrambled organic egg on the side with choice of beans Options: Fried, Scrambled organic egg

8.00 Huevos a la Mexicana Three organic eggs scrambled with onion, tomato and chile served with choice of beans and tortillas Options: Beans, Tortillas

8.95 Huevos Con Rajas Three organic eggs scrambled with rajas served with choice of beans and tortillas Options: Beans, Tortillas

8.95 Huevos Con Chorizo Three organic eggs scrambled with chorizo served with choice of beans and tortillas Options: Beans, Tortillas

Breakfast Burritos

7.35 Eggs Mexican Style Two organic eggs scrambled with tomato, onion, chile, rice and beans

8.25 Chorizo and Eggs Two organic eggs scrambled with chorizo, onions, cilantro, salsa verde, rice and beans

7.85 Rajas and Eggs Two organic eggs scrambled with rajas, queso fresco, crema, rice and beans

11.00 Carne Asada and Eggs Two organic eggs fried or scrambled with grilled skirt steak, rajas, guacamole, rice and beans Options: Two organic eggs fried, Scrambled

Fruit‍

3.25 Fruit Cup

Beverages

3.95 Hot Chocolate Imported from the re-owned Oaxacan chocolate maker, mayordomo

Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice Options: Small (3.85) , Large (4.95)

Mexican Coffee (Cafe De Olla) Coffee spiced with cinnamon clove and brown sugar

2.25 Coffee

Kids

4.95 Flour Quesadilla Grilled flour tortilla with melted cheese - salsa fresca on the side

4.95 Corn Quesadilla Two handmade, organic, grilled corn tortillas with melted cheese - salsa fresca on the side

4.65 Chicken Taco One handmade‍ organic corn tortilla with grilled seasoned chicken served with Mexican red rice and beans - salsa on the side

5.45 Steak Taco One handmade organic corn tortilla with grilled seasoned steak served with Mexican red rice and beans - salsa on the side

4.65 Pork Tamale One handmade tamale with pork, served with choice of beans

4.65 Vegetable Tamale One handmade tamale with butternut squash and poblano chiles, served with choice of beans

5.50 Chicken Plate Grilled seasoned chicken served with Mexican red rice, black, pinto or refried beans, and two handmade corn tortillas - salsa on the side Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Two handmade corn tortillas

6.25 Steak Plate Grilled seasoned steak served with Mexican red rice, black, pinto or refried beans, and two handmade corn tortillas - salsa on the side Options: Mexican red rice, Pinto, Refried beans, Two handmade corn tortillas

4.15 Rice and Bean Plate Mexican red rice, black, pinto or refried beans and two handmade corn tortillas Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans, Two handmade corn tortillas

2.00 Side of Rice and Beans Mexican red rice and black, pinto or refried beans Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto, Refried beans

Children's Burritos‍

3.95 Mexican Red Rice and Beans

4.25 Beans and Cheese

4.65 Mexican Red Rice, Beans and Cheese

5.20 Mexican Red Rice, Beans and Chicken or Steak Options: Mexican red rice, Beans, Chicken, Steak

3.95 Green Salad Mixed greens

3.25 Fruit Cup

Drinks

Aguas Frescas Fruit drinks made fresh daily Options: Large (3.25) , Small (2.25)

2.95 Fizzy Lizzy No added sugar or "filler" juices

1.65 Milk Whole or low-fat Options: Whole, Low-fat

2.95 Apple Juice

Vegetarian

Appetizers‍

6.50 Guacamole and Chips A mixture of fresh, ripe avocado, serrano chile, cilantro, onion, and tomato with house-made chips

3.65 Salsa Fresca and Chips Tomato, onion, serrano chile and cilantro

Nachos House-made chips‍ covered in cheese, jalapeños, salsa and black or pinto beans Options: Large (8.15) , Small (5.75) , Black, Pinto Beans

Super Nachos With guacamole and Mexican crema Options: Large (10.25) , Small (6.85)

1.00 Corn Tortilla Chips House-made, thick and crispy

6.50 Empanadas Two crispy corn turnovers with poblano chiles and cheese

Quesadillas

4.95 Corn (3) Three corn tortillas filled with cheese and served with salsa fresca

4.95 Flour One flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with salsa fresca

Tamales‍

10.85 Vegetable Three tamales of butternut squash and poblano chiles with avocado-tomatillo sauce Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto beans

Soup

8.65 Sopa Verde Vegetable soup of sorrel, tomatillo and ground toasted pumpkin seeds with white hominy served with avocado and crispy tortilla strips

Tostada Salads‍

8.65 Vegetarian As described above; may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Crisp corn, Flour tortilla, Black, Pinto beans, Romaine lettuce, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Jicama, Queso fresco, Salsa

10.45 Rajas con Papas Strips of roasted poblano chiles sauteed with onions and potatoes; may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Crisp corn, Flour tortilla, Black, Pinto beans, Romaine lettuce, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Jicama, Queso fresco, Salsa

10.45 Picadillo de Legumbres Carrots, zucchini, and potatoes in a ancho-guajillo chile sauce; may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Crisp corn, Flour tortilla, Black, Pinto beans, Romaine lettuce, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Jicama, Queso fresco, Salsa

Tacos (3)

8.35 Rajas con Papas Roasted poblano chile strips sauteed with onions and potatoes; may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Black, Pinto beans

8.35 Picadillo de Legumbres Carrots, zucchini, and potatoes in ancho-guajillo chile sauce; may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Black, Pinto beans

Tacos a la Carte‍

Rajas or Picadillo de Legumbre 2.95 Each Options: Rajas, Picadillo de legumbre

Burritos

5.45 Rice and Beans Mexican red rice, black or pinto beans and salsa fresca Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto beans, Salsa fresca

6.95 Rajas con Papas Roasted poblano chile strips with onions and potatoes; may be ordered without crema

6.95 Picadillo de Legumbres Carrots, zucchini, and potatoes in ancho-guajillo chile sauce; may be ordered without crema

2.35 Super With guacamole, cheese and cream added

Salad/Fruit‍

3.95 Green Salad Mixed salad greens

3.25 Fruit Cup

Enchiladas

10.95 De Queso Cheese - filled with ancho sauce Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto beans

10.95 De la Plaza Carrots, zucchini and potatoes in ancho-guajillo chile sauce; may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Mexican red rice, Black, Pinto beans

Sandwiches‍

7.45 Torte Verde Legume-chipotle patty with lettuce, tomato, avocado and jalapeños, served with house-made chips and salsa fresca

Plates of the House

11.45 Chile Relleno Poblano chile stuffed with Oaxacan cheese Options: Black, Pinto beans, Mexican red rice, Four handmade corn tortillas

10.85 Rajas con Papas Roasted poblano‍ chile strips sauteed with onions and potatoes, may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Black, Pinto beans, Mexican red rice, Four handmade corn tortillas

10.85 Picadillo de Legumbres Carrots, zucchini, and potatoes in ancho-guajillo chile sauce; may be ordered without queso fresco Options: Black, Pinto beans, Mexican red rice, Four handmade corn tortillas

5.95 Rice and Beans Options: Black, Pinto beans, Mexican red rice, Four handmade corn tortillas

Desserts‍

5.00 Chocolate Angel Food Cake

4.25 Flan

4.25 Rice Pudding

2.00 Cookies

Menu for Picante Restaurant

Menu

From the Bar‍

Mexican Bottled Beer

Other Bottled Beer‍

Beer on Top

Wine from Spain‍

White

Red

Cold Beverages

Hot Beverages‍

It All Begins with Corn

Seafood Cocktails‍

Soups

Salads‍

Tostada Salads

Sandwiches‍

Plates of the House

Fish & shellfish

Poultry

Beef

Pork

Plant-Based

Enchiladas (3)

Tamales‍

Tacos (3)

Burritos

Desserts‍

Brunch

Breakfast Platos‍

Breakfast Burritos

Fruit‍

Beverages

Kids

Children's Burritos‍

Drinks

Vegetarian

Appetizers‍

Quesadillas

Tamales‍

Soup

Tostada Salads‍

Tacos (3)

Tacos a la Carte‍

Burritos

Salad/Fruit‍

Enchiladas

Sandwiches‍

Plates of the House

Desserts‍

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