Chiles and Chocolate Oaxacan Kitchen
Restaurant Menu
botanas y sopas...
elotes del zócolo $3
fire roasted corn on the cob w/ your choice of butter, mayo, Oaxacan dry cheese & sprinkled with chipotle and chocolate powder
tacos de cazuela $4
2 fresh soft corn tortillas w/ your choice of filling; picadilo, chicken chipotle of Oaxacan vegetable ragout
tacos dorados rufina $6
3 deep fried corn tortillas w/ your choice of filling; picadillow, chicken chipotle or Oaxacan vegetable ragout served with guacamole
quesadillas antiquas $4
2 fresh corn tortillas filled with melted Oaxacan quesillo cheese w/ your choice of filling Huitlacoche, Oaxacan vegetable ragout or chicken
guacamole chapolin $7/$6
traditional guacamole with or without fried grasshoppers on top - an Oaxacan specialty!
salpicón de la sierra $3
shredded chicken or beef salad with avacado & chipotle served on a crispy tortilla w/ black refried beans, shredded lettuce, radishes, fresh crumbled Oaxacan cheese & cream - "Tostada" style
memelas de alcadia $4
2 thick corn masa tortillas fried and filled w/ black beans. cheese and lettuce
ceviche huatulco $9
fresh small shrimp marinated in lime, chile, onion & cilantro served w/ shredded lettuce, avocado, pickled red onion and freshly fried tortillas
sopa de tortilla $5
smoky & rich chicken broth served with julienned fried tortillas, shredded chicken, avocado and condiments
platos tradicionales...
moles oaxaqueños $15
your choice of turkey breast, chicken breast, stewed pork or grilled Mexican vegetables covered with one of the traditional moles of Oaxaca (below) served w/ Mexican rice, tortillas & salad.
- mole negro
the most complex, flavorful and traditional of the moles of Oaxaca made from dried chiles, chocolate, sesame seeds, plaintains and over a dozen other spices and ingredients - delicious!
- mole verde
like the mole negro but completely different. all red and black ingredients are replaced by their green cousins and no chocolate - the taste is more fresh and green!
- coloradito
a less dense more sweet and savory taste with a beautiful red color make this a great "everyday" choice to the mole negor's "special occasion" reputation and flavor - one of our other favorites!
chiles rellenos mixteca $12
poblano chile stuffed with your choice: chicken, picadillo or fresh Oaxacan cheese deep fried and served with smoky tomato sauce, Mexican rice, beans, guacamole and salad
tamales de las plazas $9
fresh corn masa with filling steamed in corn husks - your choice of 2 - served with fresh salad
- tamal de zachila: chicken w/ mole coloradito
- tamal de ejutla: beef w/ sandia chile sauce
- tamal de Ocotlan: Oaxacan cheese & rajas (vegies)
enchiladas xoxo $9
soft corn tortillas filled with chicken or fresh Oaxacan cheese and cooked in sandia chile sauce served with Mexican rice, beans and salad
... ask us for our weekly specials...
platillos modernos...
carnes de los abastos
your choice of meat or Oaxacan vegetables marinated in our special smoky chipotle chocolate sauce & grilled - served with sauteed spinach, Mexican rice, black beans, Oaxacan cheese, guacamile & tortillas
- arranchera (skirt steak) $16
- lomo de puerco (pork loin) $14
- pechuga de pollo (chicken breast) $11
- vegetables del estacion (seasonal veggies) $9
pollo rio ananona $8/$11
our special smoky chile & chocolate spiced rotisserie chicken - served w/ Mexican rice, black beans, Oaxacan cheese, guacamole, tortilla & salad. your choice 1/4 or 1/2 chicken
ensalada fuerte $12
your choice of 1 of the above "carnes abastos" or fresh Oaxacan cheeses served on top of organic greens w/ a creamy mole dressing, almond vinaigrette or oil and vinegar
pato cacahuate y chocolate $16
grilled duck breast with Oaxacan spices served with our special peanut chocolate chipotle sauce, roasted potatoes & Oaxacan vegetable ragout
mexi mahi mahi $14
pan fried mahi mahi with a fresh mango chipotle chocolate salsa - served with Mexican rice and sauteed green beans
chiles y chocolate shrimp $14
grilled jumbo prawns dry rubbed with smoky chipotle and Mexican chocolate - served with Mexican rice & sauteed green beans
a lado (sides)
roasted Oaxacan potatoes, mixed grilled vegetables, sauteed spinach, sauteed green beans, Oaxacan vegetable ragout, organic green salad
postres...
flanes $5
traditional Oaxacan style flan or chile scented chocolate flan
tamales dulces (2) $4
traditional Oaxacam dessert made from sweetened corn masa steamed in corn husks
1 flavored with sweet corn and spices &
1 with Oaxacan chocolate & golden raisins
pastél tres leches $4
the most popular dessert in Mexico. Think Mexican tiramisu with more sugar!
nieves del acalá $4
ask for our specialty Mexican ice creams
platillo chocolate real $8
a sample plate of desserts made from Mexico
chocolate: sweet chocolate cream / Oaxacan chocolate ice cream / baby banana with Oaxacan chocolate sauce / chocolate tamale / chocolate of the week - bliss...
bebidas calientes...
chocolate mayordomo $3
hot Mexican chocolate with ground cinnamon & almonds
chiles y chocolate $4
hot mexican chocolate w/ essence of chipotle w/o the heat
xafe chiapas $2
chiapas coffee beans ground with a hint of cinnamon
mexpresso/latte $2/$3
espresso Mexican style
oaxacallate $4
mexpresso & Oaxacan chocolate w/ steamed milk
champurrado $3
a corn based hot drink with Oaxacan chocolate
atole vanilla/almedra/canela $3
a corn based hot drink - vanilla, almond or cinnamon
te limon/manzanilla/yerbabuena $2
fresh mexican teas: lemongrass, chamomile/ mint
chai latte mexicano $4
our own mix of Mexican spices & black tea w/ steamed milk
PLEASE NOTE: All menu items and prices are subject to change.