STARTERS
Chips & Salsa
Salsa de casa, warm house-fried corn tortilla chips.
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Guacamole de Casa
Hass avocado, white onion, fresh lime, serrano pepper, fresh cilantro, cherry tomato, radish, warm house-fried corn tortilla chips
Brussel & Corn Esquites
Blistered brussels sprouts, roasted corn, green onion mayo, lime, queso cotija, fresh cilantro, togarashi
Shrimp Ceviche
Citrus blanched shrimp, Hass avocado, shaved radish, red onion, heirloom tomato, aguachile, with tostadas
Texan Queso
Melted aged cheddar & white American cheese, pico de gallo, warm house-fried corn tortilla chips
Nacho Bites
Chile pasilla marinated barbacoa short rib, grilled avocado purée, refried black beans, queso Chihuahua, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, fresh cilantro, pickled veggies
Ahi Tuna Nacho Bites
Ginger soy marinated tuna, mango habanero drizzle, guacamole, sesame seeds, mango pico de gallo, pickled onion
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Animal Fries
Chile pasilla marinated barbacoa short rib, hand-cut fries, Texan queso, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, guacamole
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B.Y.O. Guac
Build your own big bowl of Guacamole! Made to order, by hand, with ripe Hass avocados. $12
Pile 'em on for a buck ($1) each
Cotija Cheese
Diced Tomato
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Habanero
Fresh Jalapeños
Mango Chunks
Neuske's Bacon
Pineapple Chunks
Red Onion
Roasted Corn
Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
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Quesadizzas
12 inch flour tortilla loaded with toppings
Charred Skirt Steak
Mezcal marinated skirt steak, roasted corn relish, aged cheddar, Chihuahua cheese, salsa macha
Honey Chile Chicken
Grilled marinated chicken thighs, aged cheddar, Chihuahua cheese, dill pickle, cilantro yogurt, crispy leeks
Coffee Chile BBQ Brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, Coffee Chile BBQ sauce, caramelized onion, banana pepper, aged cheddar, Chihuahua cheese, fresh cilantro
Three Cheese
Queso Chihuahua, aged cheddar, queso fresco
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Taco Party!
Tray with twelve tacos and escabeche. Choose 1-3 types of tacos.
Taco Plates
Two Texas-sized tacos with citrus jasmine rice and charro beans
Carne Asada
Charred mezcal marinated skirt steak, chile de arbol mayo, blistered cherry tomato, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, crispy leeks, yellow corn tortilla
Al Pastor
Spit-roasted achiote marinade pork, charred pineapple, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, yellow corn tortilla
Honey Chile Chicken
Grilled marinated chicken thighs, mango onion relish, mango habanero drizzle, yellow corn tortilla.
Barbacoa Short Rib
Chile pasilla marinated beef, fennel slaw, crispy leeks, flour tortilla
Coffee Chile Brisket
Slow-smoked beef brisket, jicama orange slaw, roasted carrot, fresh cilantro, blue corn tortilla
Charred Cauliflower
Roasted rainbow cauliflower, grilled asparagus slaw, black garlic herb mayo, fresh cilantro, blue corn tortilla
Baja Style Fish
Topo Chico-battered market fresh fish, creamy napa cabbage slaw, habanero basil mayo, blue corn tortilla
Crunchy Beef
Seasoned ground beef, sweet potato, aged cheddar, iceberg lettuce, Mexican crema, crunchy tortilla shell
Shrimp Taco
Fried -or- grilled shrimp, red cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, fresh cilantro, lime, blue corn tortilla
Everything’s Bigger at Texan
Big Tex Taco
Crunchy 12 inch flour tortilla, seasoned ground beef, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, shredded cheddar cheese
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Fajitas By The Pound
Piled high and served with citrus jasmine rice & charro beans, salsa de casa, blue corn -or- flour tortillas.
‘round ‘bout 1-2 y’all per pound
Honey Chile Chicken
Grilled marinated chicken thigh & breast, pepper & onion medley, blistered cherry tomatoes, achiote citrus dressing
Seared Shrimp
Chipotle citrus marinated shrimp, pepper & onion medley, blistered tomato, chopped green onion, habanero garlic butter
Charred Skirt Steak
Mezcal marinated skirt steak, pepper & onion medley, blistered cherry tomatoes, chipotle citrus dressing
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SALADS
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Honey Chile Chicken
Grilled Marinated Shrimp
Charred Marinated Skirt Steak
Ranch Caesar
Romaine heart, roasted brussels sprouts, blistered cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, garlic herb croutons, chipotle Caesar
Southwestern Salad
Crisp iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, black beans, roasted corn, pico de gallo, Nueske’s bacon, tortilla strips, queso fresco, chipotle ranch
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Chick-Pea Salad
Field greens, chickpeas, toasted pepitas, chopped cucumbers, red onions, sliced jicama, queso fresco, lime garlic vinaigrette
Texan Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef, Hass avocado, aged cheddar, blistered tomatoes, watermelon radish, iceberg lettuce, crunchy blue corn tortilla, salsa verde vinaigrette
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DINNER
Enchiladas
Four corn tortillas rolled with marinated chicken, queso Oaxaca, poblano crema, cabbage slaw, Mexican crema, queso fresco, with citrus jasmine rice and charro beans
Texan Burrito
14” flour tortilla, choice of protein, refried black beans, citrus jasmine rice, shredded iceberg, shredded cheese, Mexican crema, guacamole, pico de gallo
Carne Asada
Mezcal marinated 8oz center-cut skirt steak, salsa de casa, citrus jasmine rice and charro beans
Texan Chicken Sandwich
Hand breaded fried chicken thigh, Texan toast, habanero basil mayo, pickles, creamy cabbage slaw
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Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 4pm
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Breakfast Taco Plates
Two Texas-sized tacos with mixed green salad and refried beans
Coffee Chile Brisket
Slow-smoked beef brisket, crispy marble potatoes, scrambled egg, creamy cabbage slaw
Honey Chile Chicken
Grilled marinated chicken thighs, pepper medley, shaved white onion, scrambled egg, shishito salsa cruda
Steak & Egg
Charred mezcal marinated skirt steak, scrambled egg, aged cheddar, salsa macha, fresh cilantro
Chorizo, Egg, & Potato
Spicy Mexican sausage, scrambled egg, crispy marble potato, queso fresco, chorizo mayo
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Al Pastor
Spit-roasted achiote marinade pork, charred pineapple, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, yellow corn tortilla
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Charred Cauliflower
Roasted rainbow cauliflower, grilled asparagus slaw, black garlic herb mayo, fresh cilantro, blue corn tortilla
Baja Style Fish
Topo Chico-battered market fresh fish, creamy napa cabbage slaw, habanero basil mayo, blue corn tortilla
Shrimp Taco
Fried -or- grilled shrimp, red cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, fresh cilantro, lime, blue corn tortilla
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Breakfast Skillets
Over crispy marbled potatoes, topped with two eggs, with Texan toast
Chorizo & Egg
Spicy Mexican sausage, pico de gallo, queso fresco, frizzled onion
Mushroom Tinga Skillet
Mushroom tinga, roasted cauliflower, aged cheddar, Mexican crema, fresh cilantro
Coffee Chile Brisket
Slow-smoked beef brisket, applewood smoked bacon, poblano pepper, aged cheddar
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Breakfast Quesadizzas
12 inch flour tortilla loaded with toppings
Chorizo, Bacon & Egg
Spicy Mexican sausage, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, queso Chihuahua, aged cheddar, salsa verde
Steak & Eggs
Charred mezcal marinated skirt steak, shaved potato, egg scramble, queso Chihuahua, Hass avocado salsa cruda, fresh cilantro
Mushroom Tinga & Elote
Mushroom tinga, roasted corn, aged cheddar, queso Chihuahua, fresh cilantro, Mexican crema
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Three Cheese
Queso Chihuahua, aged cheddar, queso fresco
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Brunch Classics
Texan Breakfast Burrito
Honey chile chicken, scrambled egg, crispy marble potato, sliced Roma tomato, aged cheddar, salsa verde
Sub coffee chile brisket - or - charred skirt steak
Chilaquiles
Fried corn tortillas simmered in salsa verde, white onion, queso fresco, Mexican crema, fried egg, fresh cilantro
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Honey Chile Chicken
Coffee Chile Brisket
Charred Skirt Steak
Avocado Toast
Texan toast, Hass avocado spread, roasted corn, pickled red onion, toasted pepitas, pico de gallo, queso fresco, egg your way
Steak & Eggs
Charred mezcal marinated center-cut skirt steak, crispy marble potatoes, tortilla strips, salsa de casa, eggs your way
Bananas Foster French Toast
Vanilla cream dipped Texan toast, caramelized bananas, candied pecans, banana pecan caramel drizzle, powdered sugar
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Dessert DEALER
Concha Sandwich
Sugar crusted Mexican pastry, fudge sauce, rainbow sprinkles, choice of gelato - Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Horchata, Dulce de Leche, Pink Guava, Coffee, Pecan, Cookies & Cream, Rocky Road, or Birthday Cake.
Churro Ice Cream Sandwich
House-made churro rounds, cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce, fresh berries, choice of gelato - Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Horchata, Dulce de Leche, Pink Guava, Coffee, Pecan, Cookies & Cream, Rocky Road, or Birthday Cake.
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Tacolatos
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Banana Split
Vanilla, chocolate & strawberry gelatos, cherries, chocolate sauce, fruity pebbles, caramelized banana, vanilla confetti shell
Cafe De Olla
Coffee gelato, Abuelita fudge, spiced whipped cream, chocolate covered espresso beans, orange zest, chocolate shell
Pecan Pie
Pecan gelato, mazapan crumble, candied pecan, caramel sauce, whipped cream, graham cracker shell
Horchata
Horchata gelato, crisped rice treats, marshmallow fluff, toasted mini marshmallow, churro bites, chocolate shell
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Cookie Monster
Cookies and cream gelato, Oreo pieces, maraschino cherries, fudge sauce, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream, double chocolate shell
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Gimme S’More
Rocky Road ice cream, Hershey’s chunks, marshmallow fluff, graham cracker, fudge sauce, whipped cream, graham cracker shell
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Go Nuts
Chocolate gelato, Nutella, hazelnuts, Ferrero Rocher, whipped cream, double chocolate shell
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Unicorn Dreams
Birthday cake ice cream, gummy worms, fruity marshmallows, rainbow airheads, blue-raspberry sauce, whipped cream, confetti sprinkles shell
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*The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or under-cooked 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.