Tortaria
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Restaurant Menu
Tortas
Mexican griddle sandwiches
served on fresh baked semolina bread
Milanesa de Pollo panko-crusted chicken cutlet cooked until golden brown and served with spicy black beans, melted Oaxaca cheese, avocado, pickled red onion and jalapeño, chipotle mayo and cilantro sprigs $7.81
Pulled Pork slow-roasted and served with spicy black beans, melted Chihuahua cheese, avocado, fresh Papalo leaves (summer cilantro), roasted chipotle peppers and pickled red onion $7.81
Mexican Grilled Cheese melted Oaxaca cheese, fresh Piloncillo tomatoes, chicken chicharrones for crunch, and roasted chipotle salsa between two slices of thick, buttery Challah bread, grilled until gooey. $7.81
Braised Short Ribs braised steak short ribs cooked until tender and served with spicy black beans, avocado, pickled red onion and jalapeño, and fresh cilantro $8.73
Crispy Eggplant panko-crusted fried eggplant cutlets, Chihuahua cheese, avocado, fresh Piloncillo tomatoes, pickled jalapeño, fresh cilantro and our Chipotle BBQ Sauce $7.81
Pesce seared Red Snapper, jalapeño remoulade, pickled red onions, bibb lettuce $7.81
Torta Burger double-stacked 100% Black Angus beef grilled to medium and finished with melted mozzarella, fresh Piloncillo tomatoes, pickled red onion and jalapeño, and cilantro $7.81
Chocolate-Ancho Chicken sautéed chicken breast in a chocolate-ancho chile sauce and topped with sliced tomato, red onion, pickled jalapeño, and Chihuahua cheese $7.81
Taquitos
2 (4-inch) soft, white-corn Masa tortillas,
individually hand-pressed,
and served with lime wedges
Pescado a filet of crispy Red Snapper topped with a mango-chipotle slaw and warm Costeño salsa $5.52
Carne Asada grilled skirt steak topped with Frizzled Onion Strings, fresh cilantro and tomatillo salsa $6.43
Pollo Asada con Chicharrones grilled chicken breast topped with chicken chicharrones, fresh cilantro and tomatillo salsa $5.52
Carnitas braised pork with crumbled Queso Fresco, pickled red onions and tomatillo salsa $5.52
Guacamole, Etc.
traditional Mexican-style guacamole
made-to-order mild, medium or caliente
Chips & Guacamole... $4.60
Chips & Salsa... $3.68
Chips & Guac & Salsa... $5.52
Choose one of Tortaria's own fresh salsas:
Salsa Rojo, Tomatillo, or Chipotle BBQ
All made daily in our kitchen. No bottled stuff here.
Ensaladas & Sopa
...add Panko-crusted chicken cutlet —or—
smoky pepper-spiced grilled chicken breast
for an extra $1.84
Ensalada de Casa our house salad of mesclun greens, avocado, pineapple, papaya, mint, red onion, Belgium endive leaves, cilantro and a side of our pomegranate vinaigrette $6.89
Ensalada Cesar crispy romaine lettuce, chili-spiced croutons, Cotija cheese, and a side of chipotle-spiked Caesar dressing $6.89
Sopa de la Tortaria 12 oz. cup of our Soup of the Day $4.14
Sides
Corn Esquites Mexican char-grilled corn on the cob slathered with Queso Fresco, chipotle mayo and finished with chili powder and a squeeze of fresh lime $2.76
Spicy French Fries fresh-cut Idaho potatoes dusted with a smoky pepper seasoning $2.53
Platano sweet plantains served with a piloncillo cacabel pepper sauce $2.76
Frizzled Onion Strings thinly sliced onion strings fried into a crispy-crunchy snack $3.22
Crinkled Sweet Potato Chips thinly cut, slightly sweet, with a chipotle-mayo dip for heat $3.22
Side of Guac 5 oz. portion made-to-order $2.53
Side of Red Costeño Salsa 5 oz. portion $2.30
Postres
Churrittos mini Mexican fried dough pastries served warm with a dusting of cinnamon and sugar $3.68
Tequila
Silver
Avion – Uses an ultra-slow filtration to help create a smooth, clean flavor
Cabo Wabo – Pure agave flavors combine with a soft, smooth body.
Cazadores – Made from only the heart of the pina, eliminating any harsh flavors
Corralejo – A mellow agave body with hints of fruit, mint, smoke, and peppercorn
Don Julio – Moderate intensity with hints of honeysuckle
El Jimador – Crisp, with subtle tastes of cooked agave a hint of sweet citrus
El Tesoro – Opens with a taste of green olive and finishes with a dash of cinnamon
Espolon – Flowers on the nose, followed by a clean and crisp taste with hints of spices and smoke on the finish.
Herradura – Light to moderate agave flavors are followed by complex intensity
Jose Cuervo 'Tradicional' – Laced with mild agave and touches of vanilla, honey, and lemon.
Jose Cuervo Platino – Made from only the finest hand-selected blue agave, it is lush and vibrant.
It was once reserved for only the Cuervo Family's enjoyment
Milagro – Clear, vibrant with hints of spice
Partida – Clean, crisp, and well-balanced with a natural, pure agave flavor and pleasant finish that lingers on the palate
Patron – Very smooth and balanced, with notes of agave and citrus
Sauza Tres Generaciones – Clear and medium-bodied. Very lean and angular with a touch of mint
Reposado
1800 – Smokey and peppery, with notes of bitter orange Avion – Roasted agave with hints of cherry, pear, and peach
Cabo Wabo – Well rounded. Created in wood fired adobe ovens and finished with a double distillation
Cazadores – Aged in small American oak barrels that are only used once and then destroyed. Rich & smoky
Corralejo – Triple distilled with a tart yet sweet agave flavor, with a pepper & herbal finish
Cuervo (Tradicional) – Strong earthy agave with a slight hint of caramel
Don Julio – Hints of caramel & earthy agave on the nose. It has a pale, yellow color and carries a great deal of complexity
El Jimador – Cooked agave with oak undertones and an earthy finish
El Tesoro – Mellow softness comes from wood aging, and combines with an array of flavors
Espolon – Aged 6 months in white-oak barrels. Golden color with a balance of agave and mild wood.
Frida Kahlo
Gran Centenario
Herradura – Highly caramelized with strong apple flavor and moderate smoke
Partida – Free of smoky flavors, it is slightly sweet with a rich finish of vanilla, hazelnut, and almond
Patron – Smooth agave and citrus notes with a hint of oak
Sauza Hornitos – Fruity flavors with subtle agave and a light smoke
Sauza Tres Generaciones – starts with notes of sweet citrus and finishes wit light agave, light mint, and grape
Anejo
Avion – Aged for 2 years. Flavor features caramel, maple, and intense tones of roasted agave, mint, and rosemary. Finishes with a bit of cherry Cabo Wabo – Round, supple profile with a stout finish.
Casa Noble – Aged in French oak for 5 years. Medium body with toasted oak, caramel, and pepper flavors
Cazadores – Wood & smoke aromas, followed by flavors of earth and vanilla
Corralejo – Aged in American oak barrels, it is slightly smoky with hints of peppercorn, vanilla, and cooked pear. Full body finish
Don Julio – Earthy agave and hints of vanilla. Full bodied.
Herradura – Soft, sweet, and full-bodied – aged for 3 years in French limousine oak barrels. It is oak driven, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and orange
Partida – Aged in American one-pass Jack Daniels barrels. Has an intense flavor that comes from advanced aging.
Patron – Spicy with pepper & lime zest
Sauza Tres Generaciones – Hand charred in small oak barrels once used for bourbon gives it a smooth,
smoky flavor with a hint of butterscotch
More Anejo
Cuervo Reserva de la Familia – Dark, rich amber hue with an oak and almond nose lead to a long and silky finish. Very complex with supple caramel and brown spice notes
El Tesoro Paradiso – Extremely smooth using a blend of aged tequila and fine cognac
Don Julio 1942 – Created for the anniversary of Don Julio Gonzalez Estrada’s first distillery. Smooth and pure, it has sweet layers of agave and notes of ripe apples and oak. Rich & clean with a vanilla finish
Milagro Romance – It is triple distilled for deep character and unparalleled smoothness. The best of both worlds in one bottle – both reposado & anejo
Mezcals
Illegal Joven – Smoky flavor with hints of raisin, wildflower, and cigar tobacco
Illegal Reposado – Smoky with notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and dried fruit
Monte Alban – Only a moderate taste of smoke, with a slightly fruity finish
Don Amado Silver – Big, spicy nose. Strong agave flavor, with hints of vanilla and coconut
Don Amado Reposado – Slowly roasted with firewood, with a strong cooked agave taste and subtle smokiness
Los Amantes Joven – Smells of a mesquite campfire, but has a dry and citrus flavor
Los Amantes Reposado – After a scent of banana, the smoky flavor finishes with a slight taste of burnt honey
Mexican griddle sandwiches
served on fresh baked semolina bread
Milanesa de Pollo panko-crusted chicken cutlet cooked until golden brown and served with spicy black beans, melted Oaxaca cheese, avocado, pickled red onion and jalapeño, chipotle mayo and cilantro sprigs $7.81
Pulled Pork slow-roasted and served with spicy black beans, melted Chihuahua cheese, avocado, fresh Papalo leaves (summer cilantro), roasted chipotle peppers and pickled red onion $7.81
Mexican Grilled Cheese melted Oaxaca cheese, fresh Piloncillo tomatoes, chicken chicharrones for crunch, and roasted chipotle salsa between two slices of thick, buttery Challah bread, grilled until gooey. $7.81
Braised Short Ribs braised steak short ribs cooked until tender and served with spicy black beans, avocado, pickled red onion and jalapeño, and fresh cilantro $8.73
Crispy Eggplant panko-crusted fried eggplant cutlets, Chihuahua cheese, avocado, fresh Piloncillo tomatoes, pickled jalapeño, fresh cilantro and our Chipotle BBQ Sauce $7.81
Pesce seared Red Snapper, jalapeño remoulade, pickled red onions, bibb lettuce $7.81
Torta Burger double-stacked 100% Black Angus beef grilled to medium and finished with melted mozzarella, fresh Piloncillo tomatoes, pickled red onion and jalapeño, and cilantro $7.81
Chocolate-Ancho Chicken sautéed chicken breast in a chocolate-ancho chile sauce and topped with sliced tomato, red onion, pickled jalapeño, and Chihuahua cheese $7.81
Taquitos
2 (4-inch) soft, white-corn Masa tortillas,
individually hand-pressed,
and served with lime wedges
Pescado a filet of crispy Red Snapper topped with a mango-chipotle slaw and warm Costeño salsa $5.52
Carne Asada grilled skirt steak topped with Frizzled Onion Strings, fresh cilantro and tomatillo salsa $6.43
Pollo Asada con Chicharrones grilled chicken breast topped with chicken chicharrones, fresh cilantro and tomatillo salsa $5.52
Carnitas braised pork with crumbled Queso Fresco, pickled red onions and tomatillo salsa $5.52
Guacamole, Etc.
traditional Mexican-style guacamole
made-to-order mild, medium or caliente
Chips & Guacamole... $4.60
Chips & Salsa... $3.68
Chips & Guac & Salsa... $5.52
Choose one of Tortaria's own fresh salsas:
Salsa Rojo, Tomatillo, or Chipotle BBQ
All made daily in our kitchen. No bottled stuff here.
Ensaladas & Sopa
...add Panko-crusted chicken cutlet —or—
smoky pepper-spiced grilled chicken breast
for an extra $1.84
Ensalada de Casa our house salad of mesclun greens, avocado, pineapple, papaya, mint, red onion, Belgium endive leaves, cilantro and a side of our pomegranate vinaigrette $6.89
Ensalada Cesar crispy romaine lettuce, chili-spiced croutons, Cotija cheese, and a side of chipotle-spiked Caesar dressing $6.89
Sopa de la Tortaria 12 oz. cup of our Soup of the Day $4.14
Sides
Corn Esquites Mexican char-grilled corn on the cob slathered with Queso Fresco, chipotle mayo and finished with chili powder and a squeeze of fresh lime $2.76
Spicy French Fries fresh-cut Idaho potatoes dusted with a smoky pepper seasoning $2.53
Platano sweet plantains served with a piloncillo cacabel pepper sauce $2.76
Frizzled Onion Strings thinly sliced onion strings fried into a crispy-crunchy snack $3.22
Crinkled Sweet Potato Chips thinly cut, slightly sweet, with a chipotle-mayo dip for heat $3.22
Side of Guac 5 oz. portion made-to-order $2.53
Side of Red Costeño Salsa 5 oz. portion $2.30
Postres
Churrittos mini Mexican fried dough pastries served warm with a dusting of cinnamon and sugar $3.68
Tequila
Silver
Avion – Uses an ultra-slow filtration to help create a smooth, clean flavor
Cabo Wabo – Pure agave flavors combine with a soft, smooth body.
Cazadores – Made from only the heart of the pina, eliminating any harsh flavors
Corralejo – A mellow agave body with hints of fruit, mint, smoke, and peppercorn
Don Julio – Moderate intensity with hints of honeysuckle
El Jimador – Crisp, with subtle tastes of cooked agave a hint of sweet citrus
El Tesoro – Opens with a taste of green olive and finishes with a dash of cinnamon
Espolon – Flowers on the nose, followed by a clean and crisp taste with hints of spices and smoke on the finish.
Herradura – Light to moderate agave flavors are followed by complex intensity
Jose Cuervo 'Tradicional' – Laced with mild agave and touches of vanilla, honey, and lemon.
Jose Cuervo Platino – Made from only the finest hand-selected blue agave, it is lush and vibrant.
It was once reserved for only the Cuervo Family's enjoyment
Milagro – Clear, vibrant with hints of spice
Partida – Clean, crisp, and well-balanced with a natural, pure agave flavor and pleasant finish that lingers on the palate
Patron – Very smooth and balanced, with notes of agave and citrus
Sauza Tres Generaciones – Clear and medium-bodied. Very lean and angular with a touch of mint
Reposado
1800 – Smokey and peppery, with notes of bitter orange Avion – Roasted agave with hints of cherry, pear, and peach
Cabo Wabo – Well rounded. Created in wood fired adobe ovens and finished with a double distillation
Cazadores – Aged in small American oak barrels that are only used once and then destroyed. Rich & smoky
Corralejo – Triple distilled with a tart yet sweet agave flavor, with a pepper & herbal finish
Cuervo (Tradicional) – Strong earthy agave with a slight hint of caramel
Don Julio – Hints of caramel & earthy agave on the nose. It has a pale, yellow color and carries a great deal of complexity
El Jimador – Cooked agave with oak undertones and an earthy finish
El Tesoro – Mellow softness comes from wood aging, and combines with an array of flavors
Espolon – Aged 6 months in white-oak barrels. Golden color with a balance of agave and mild wood.
Frida Kahlo
Gran Centenario
Herradura – Highly caramelized with strong apple flavor and moderate smoke
Partida – Free of smoky flavors, it is slightly sweet with a rich finish of vanilla, hazelnut, and almond
Patron – Smooth agave and citrus notes with a hint of oak
Sauza Hornitos – Fruity flavors with subtle agave and a light smoke
Sauza Tres Generaciones – starts with notes of sweet citrus and finishes wit light agave, light mint, and grape
Anejo
Avion – Aged for 2 years. Flavor features caramel, maple, and intense tones of roasted agave, mint, and rosemary. Finishes with a bit of cherry Cabo Wabo – Round, supple profile with a stout finish.
Casa Noble – Aged in French oak for 5 years. Medium body with toasted oak, caramel, and pepper flavors
Cazadores – Wood & smoke aromas, followed by flavors of earth and vanilla
Corralejo – Aged in American oak barrels, it is slightly smoky with hints of peppercorn, vanilla, and cooked pear. Full body finish
Don Julio – Earthy agave and hints of vanilla. Full bodied.
Herradura – Soft, sweet, and full-bodied – aged for 3 years in French limousine oak barrels. It is oak driven, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and orange
Partida – Aged in American one-pass Jack Daniels barrels. Has an intense flavor that comes from advanced aging.
Patron – Spicy with pepper & lime zest
Sauza Tres Generaciones – Hand charred in small oak barrels once used for bourbon gives it a smooth,
smoky flavor with a hint of butterscotch
More Anejo
Cuervo Reserva de la Familia – Dark, rich amber hue with an oak and almond nose lead to a long and silky finish. Very complex with supple caramel and brown spice notes
El Tesoro Paradiso – Extremely smooth using a blend of aged tequila and fine cognac
Don Julio 1942 – Created for the anniversary of Don Julio Gonzalez Estrada’s first distillery. Smooth and pure, it has sweet layers of agave and notes of ripe apples and oak. Rich & clean with a vanilla finish
Milagro Romance – It is triple distilled for deep character and unparalleled smoothness. The best of both worlds in one bottle – both reposado & anejo
Mezcals
Illegal Joven – Smoky flavor with hints of raisin, wildflower, and cigar tobacco
Illegal Reposado – Smoky with notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and dried fruit
Monte Alban – Only a moderate taste of smoke, with a slightly fruity finish
Don Amado Silver – Big, spicy nose. Strong agave flavor, with hints of vanilla and coconut
Don Amado Reposado – Slowly roasted with firewood, with a strong cooked agave taste and subtle smokiness
Los Amantes Joven – Smells of a mesquite campfire, but has a dry and citrus flavor
Los Amantes Reposado – After a scent of banana, the smoky flavor finishes with a slight taste of burnt honey
PLEASE NOTE: All menu items and prices are subject to change.