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Shared Tasting Menu

2 person minimum. Lobster tacos add $2 per person

• Tasting Uno

  Choice Of: 1 type of guacamole, 1 type of tamal, 1 type of empanada, 4 types of tacos, 2 types of sides and 1 chef's choice dessert

  • per personUS$ 32,00

• Tasting Dos

  Choice Of: 1 type of guacamole, 1 type of tamal, 1 type of empanada, ceviche, 4 types of tacos, 2 types of sides, and 1 chef's choice dessert

  • per personUS$ 35,00

Starters

• GuacamoleUS$ 10,00

  Traditional (Vegetarian): jalapeño, tomato, onion, lime, cilantro; Piña (Vegetarian): habanero, lime, cucumber, corn, onion, pineapple

• Tostada NachosUS$ 10,00

  black beans, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, crema, guacamole

  • Tinga ChickenUS$ 12,00
  • PicadilloUS$ 12,00

• SopesUS$ 10,00

  crispy corn masa boats with chicken, picadillo & rajas

• FlautasUS$ 9,00

  four chicken flautas served with guacamole, lettuce, crema, pico de gallo

• QuesadillaUS$ 9,00

  flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo

• Queso FundidoUS$ 14,00

  melted chihuahua cheese with your choice of garlic shrimp or mushrooms or chorizo, all topped with pickled onions and served with tortillas and chimichurri sauce on the side

• Empanadas*US$ 3,00

  choice of picadillo or cheese with spinach, served with chimichurri

• Chicken TamalesUS$ 10,00

  homemade corn tamales stuffed with roasted chicken with tinga sauce, steamed in a corn husk, topped with tomato-garlic sauce, fresco cheese and crema

• Pork Tamales*US$ 10,00

  homemade pork tamales stuffed with slow roasted pork in verde sauce, steamed in banana leaf, topped with kolito sauce, fresco cheese and crema

• Grande Shrimp CevicheUS$ 13,00

  Mexican inspired shrimp cocktail, with lime juice, cilantro, onions, cucumber, avocado, a touch of tomato, served with crackers

• Cheese CurdsUS$ 10,00

  tempura battered, topped with chorizo chili and chipotle crema

• Tortita SlidersUS$ 12,00

  choice of short rib, tinga chicken or roasted pork, served with guacamole and caramelized onions

Salads & Soup

• Caesar SaladUS$ 9,00

  romaine, croutons, manchego cheese, onions, hard boiled egg, caesar dressing

• Mexican Cobb Salad*US$ 9,00

  arugula & romaine lettuce, egg, avocado, corn, tomato, bell peppers, red beets, black beans, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch

• Tortilla Soup*US$ 7,50

  pulled roasted chicken, pasilla, chicken broth, avocado, fresco cheese, tortilla strips, crema

Main

From our apple and cherry wood grill

• Tamarind Glazed Short Ribs*US$ 26,00

  brazilian-style braised bone-in short ribs served with beans and tortillas

• Arrachera AsadaUS$ 24,00

  10 oz. skirt steak prepared in an argentinian fashion with chimichurri, beans and tortillas

• Chipotle-Honey Glazed Salmon*US$ 19,00

  7 oz. filet of salmon served with grilled vegetables and rice

• Chicken MilanesaUS$ 16,00

  two lightly breaded chicken breasts, topped with arugula, tomatoes, onions, fresh lemon vinaigrette

• Fajitas*

  sizzling onions & bell peppers, topped with chimichurri, served with rice, beans, guacamole, crema and tortillas

  • ChickenUS$ 17,00
  • SteakUS$ 21,00
  • ShrimpUS$ 21,00
  • Steak & ChickenUS$ 20,00
  • Steak & ShrimpUS$ 21,00
  • Steak, Chicken & ShrimpUS$ 22,00

• Enchiladas

  Three enchiladas, served with rice, beans, guacamole and crema. Chicken: choice of red or green salsa; Steak: with morita salsa; Cheese & Onion: choice of red or green salsa

  • ChickenUS$ 14,00
  • SteakUS$ 18,00
  • Cheese & OnionUS$ 14,00

Tacos

A Mexican staple made with corn or flour tortillas or lettuce cups. Served individually or plate of the same three with rice & beans

• PicadilloUS$ 2,50

  savory ground beef, carrots, tomatoes, fresco cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo

• Rajas con QuesoUS$ 2,50

  fire-roasted poblano chiles, potatoes, corn, crema, chihuahua and fresco cheeses

• Chicken*US$ 2,50

  roasted chicken in a smoky homemade tinga sauce, topped with fresco cheese

• Carne Asada*US$ 4,50

  skirt steak, chorizo, guacasalsa, chihuahua cheese, onions, cilantro

• LobsterUS$ 6,00

  cole slaw, horseradish-mayo-roasted jalapeño salsa, avocado

• Pork Pibil*US$ 3,50

  slow-roasted pork cooked in banana leaves, pickled onions, cilantro

• Pescado al PastorUS$ 3,50

  fresh mahi marinated in adobo sauce, sautéed and topped with coleslaw and pineapple

• BajaUS$ 3,50

  cod in rice flour batter, chipotle coleslaw, cilantro

• ShrimpUS$ 3,50

  green curry, Thai chiles, coconut milk, ginger, cabbage, cilantro

• Pastor*US$ 3,50

  slow-roasted pork with adobo sauce, topped with pineapple, onions, cilantro, arbol-pineapple salsa

• Short RibUS$ 3,50

  braised short rib with ancho-guajíllo chiles, topped with serrano fresca salsa, cilantro & onions

Tortas

All tortas served with chimichurri fries or house slaw

• AsadaUS$ 12,00

  tender steak, chihuahua cheese, guacamole

• CubanaUS$ 12,00

  slow-cooked pork, ham, spanish chorizo, chihuahua cheese, caramelized onions, guacamole

• Barbakoa*US$ 14,00

  spanish-style with slow roasted pork, red onions, asadero cheese, fried egg and bacon in a spicy tomato broth

• Chicken Milanesa TortaUS$ 14,00

  lightly breaded chicken breast with arugula, tomato, mayonnaise & avocado

Paella

Fresh from the grill. Cook time 30-35 minutes. Available only for dinner on Friday-Sunday

• Paella ValencianaUS$ 26,00

  roasted pork, chicken, piquillo peppers, peas, artichokes

• Paella Catalana*US$ 31,00

  calamari, shrimp, mussels, piquillo peppers, peas

• Paella VegetarianaUS$ 26,00

  zucchini, portobello, grilled red peppers, piquillo peppers, peas, carrots, artichokes

Sides

• White RiceUS$ 5,00

  fresco cheese

• Chimichurri FriesUS$ 5,00

• Mexican Cole SlawUS$ 5,00

  chipotle aioli

• Sautéed Brussel SproutsUS$ 5,00

  piquillo sauce, fresco cheese

• Wood-Grilled VegetablesUS$ 5,00

  chihuahua cheese, balsamic reduction

• CornUS$ 5,00

  chipotle mayo, fresco cheese, pequin chile

• Black BeansUS$ 5,00

  onions, tomatoes, fresco cheese

• PlantainsUS$ 5,00

• Grilled JalapenosUS$ 3,00

• GuacamoleUS$ 3,00

• Habanero or Arbol SalsaUS$ 3,00

Kids Menu

For children 12 years old and under

• Chicken FingersUS$ 7,00

• Cheese QuesadillaUS$ 7,00

• Grilled CheeseUS$ 7,00

Signature Margaritas

Selections from Our Tequila Library. Made with 100% blue agave tequilas, served on the rocks with a salt lick. Make your Margarita: Jalapeno - add $1, Royal (Grand Marnier) add - $3

• Casa MargaritaUS$ 9,00

  premium tequila reposado, agave nectar, hand squeezed lime

• ClooneyUS$ 14,00

  Casamigos Tequila Reposado, hand-squeezed lime juice, agave nectar - with a taste of the celebrity tequila on the side

• The Barbakoa*US$ 16,00

  Avion Anejo, hand-squeezed lime juice, agave nectar, and a Grand Marnier float

• Blood Orange RitaUS$ 12,00

  Blood Orange Juice, Casa Noble Reposado Tequila, agave nectar

• FuerteUS$ 12,00

  Don Fulano 100 Proof Tequila, hand-squeezed lime juice, agave nectar, served with a tequila sidecar

• Oaxaca MargaritaUS$ 12,00

  a mezcal margarita with a smooth smokey flavor and chili rim

• BacanoritaUS$ 12,00

  Bacanora, lime, pomegranate, agave nectar, salt and pepper lick

• Caliente SunriseUS$ 12,00

  orange jalapeño chutney, muddled with fresh citrus, reposado tequila, and agave nectar, refreshingly warm

Crafted Cocktails

• Tableside CaipirinhaUS$ 10,00

  traditional Brazilian drink made with Espirito Cachaca, lime and sugar

• Barrel Aged Tequila ManhattanUS$ 14,00

  for the bourbon fans - Casamigos Anejo, barrel aged in house, orange and angostura bitters

• Paloma Cantarito*US$ 10,00

  Lunazul Primero Tequila Añejo, and hand-squeezed lime juice, organic highland agave nectar, Stiegl Radler Grapefruit Beer - Paloma with Attitude

• Moscow MuleUS$ 9,00

  Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, hand-squeezed lime juice

Mojitos

Seasonal Flavors: strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate ginger habanero, caramelized pineapple, mango, passion ginger

• MojitoUS$ 9,00

  refreshing cuban classic with rum, fresh mint, and hand-squeezed lime juice

• Old CubanUS$ 13,00

  Sol Tarasco Extra Aged Rum, fresh mint, muddled lime and Cava

• NojitoUS$ 5,00

  any of our hand crafted mojitos spirit free

Wine

Selected for the House

• Gouguenheim Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$ 8,00

  deep red and black cherry, complex, lively

• Nava Real, Verdejo, Rueda, SpainUS$ 8,00

  fruit, citrus, structure and balance

2 Glass Bottle

Who has just one glass?

Red

• J. Lohr CabernetUS$ 22,00

• La Crema Pinot NoirUS$ 25,00

• Clos du Bois MerlotUS$ 20,00

White

• Kim Crawford Sauv BlancUS$ 24,00

• King Estate Pinot GrisUS$ 28,00

• Simi ChardonnayUS$ 24,00

• Mionetto Moscato, Lombardy and Veneto, Italy

  fresh and crisp, summer in a bottle

  • SplitUS$ 9,00

Sangria

Homemade and served on draft. Red or White

• Pomegranate / Blood Orange (Red)

  • GlassUS$ 8,00
  • CarafeUS$ 24,00

• Strawberry (Red)

  • GlassUS$ 8,00
  • CarafeUS$ 24,00

• Caramelized Pineapple (White)

  • GlassUS$ 8,00
  • CarafeUS$ 24,00

• Passion Fruit / Ginger (White)

  • GlassUS$ 8,00
  • CarafeUS$ 24,00

• Sparkling Cava Sangria (Either)

  • GlassUS$ 9,00
  • CarafeUS$ 25,00

Beer

On Our Taps

Please Ask Your Sever for The Complete List of Iced Coffee & Coffee Cocktails (Barbakoa must have!)

• Barbakoa Pale Ale 4.9%*US$ 5,00

  local brewed for us by Two Brothers

• Alteriormotive 6.5%US$ 6,00

  Alter Brewing right here in Downers Grove! Their signature, dry hopped IPA

• Bud Light 4.3%US$ 4,00

• Coors Light 4.2%US$ 4,00

• Dos XX Lager 4.2%US$ 5,00

  crisp, light bodied

• Dos XX Amber 4.6%US$ 5,00

  amber, light bodied

• Modelo Especial 4.4%US$ 5,00

  full flavored pilsner

• Stella Artois 5%US$ 6,00

  light bodied and crisp

Bottles and a Can

• Bell's Amber AleUS$ 6,00

• CoronaUS$ 5,00

• Goose Island - SofieUS$ 7,00

• GuinnessUS$ 6,00

• Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'US$ 6,00

• Miller LiteUS$ 4,00

• Negra ModeloUS$ 6,00

• Three Floyds Alpha KingUS$ 6,00

• Two Brothers Prairie PathUS$ 6,00

• Two Brothers Wobble IPAUS$ 6,00

Tequila Flights

Selections from Our Tequila Library. Tasting tequila in a flight is a great way to sample multiple selections in one sitting

• Clooney & GerberUS$ 16,00

  The full line of luxury tequilas from famous friends George Clooney and Rande Gerber. Casamigos Blanco, Reposado, Anejo

• Tour of MexicoUS$ 15,00

  Taste your way though the lesser known agave spirits of Mexico. Mezcal, Sotol, Bacanora

• El NobleUS$ 16,00

  Sample the distinct tequilas from Casa Noble at each stage of the aging process. Blanco, Reposado, Anejo

• Timing is EverythingUS$ 25,00

  Three tequilas showcasing various stages of the aging process. Herradura Reposado, Don Julio 1942 Anejo, Arrete Unique Extra Anejo

• Older & WiserUS$ 28,00

  Three of our library's finest aged tequilas. Avion 44 Reserva, El Tesoro Paradiso, Don Fulano Imperial 5 Yr