(Est.

Pasadena, March 2018)

Starters
Guacamole – hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (V) 12
Choriqueso – melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips 12
Tamales – fresh masa, chef’s choice of filling, queso fresco, crema fresca (limited availability) 11
Tostaditas de Ceviche – citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn,
cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de árbol aioli 14

Salads
Mercado House Salad – mixed baby greens, carrots, onions,
sweet 100 tomatoes, spicy pepitas, La Tarea tequila vinaigrette (V) 10
The Commons Cobb Salad – grilled Jidori chicken, mixed greens, nueske bacon, avocado,
queso fresco, chile piquín black beans, pico de gallo, habanero ranch 18
Cahuenga Cucumber Salad – persian cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado,
spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, fried cilantro, serrano-lime dressing (choose skirt steak or shrimp) 19
Mexican Kale Salad – kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries,
cotija pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette (choose Jidori chicken or salmon) 18

Tortas and Sandwiches (served with our house salad)

Torta de Carnitas – Chef Jose’s slow-cooked Salmon Creek pork, red leaf lettuce,
tomatoes, red onions, queso fresco, guacamole, chile de árbol aioli 17
Fish Sandwich – grilled white fish, chile piquín rub, mexican slaw, jalapeño tartar, red onions, tomatoes, pickles 18
Fried Chicken Torta – Jidori fried chicken, chile morita 1000 island, mexican apple slaw, tomatoes, pickles, red onions 17

Tacos and Enchiladas

Tacos de Arrachera – skirt steak, Yxta salsa brava, avocado, pickled red onions, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans 18
Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño – pulled Mary’s free-range chicken, oaxacan mole,
queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans 19
Tacos de Pescado – skillet-seared white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo,
lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans 18
Tacos de Carnitas – Chef Jose’s slow-cooked Salmon Creek pork, guacamole,
red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans 17
Enchiladas Suizas – pulled Mary’s free-range chicken, tomatillo salsa,
crema fresca, queso cotija, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans 17

Large Plates
Market Chile Relleno – Chef Jose’s hand-picked vegetables, oaxaca cheese,
yellow mole, roasted red chile campana sauce, mexican rice (V) 16
Chile Verde Estilo Arco Iris – Salmon Creek pork, chile verde, chile piquín black beans, mexican rice 18
Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles – roasted Mary’s half chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes 23
Carne Asada – marinated skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn 27
Camarones al Ajillo – mexican sweet shrimp, chile de árbol garlic butter, market vegetables 23
Pescado del Día – today’s fresh catch mkt

Vegetables and Sides

Elote – grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija (V) 9
Coliflor al Pastor – roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilantro (V) 10
Market Vegetables – Chef Jose’s hand-picked seasonal vegetables (V) 9
Chile Piquín Black Beans (V) 4
Lela’s Mexican Rice (V) 4 Cilantro Lime Rice (V) 4
Roasted Habanero Salsa (V) 1 Escabeche (V) 3

Drinks
Lunch Margarita (we won’t tell) 9 Mexican Coke / Mexican Sprite 4
Mint Lemonade / Jamaica / Agua Fresca (one refill) 4 Strawberry Fanta / Sidral Mundet (apple soda) 4
Evian Still / Badoit Sparkling Water 4 Diet Coke 3

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Peerless Coffee / Organic Black Iced Tea / Hot Tea (chamomile, blueberry hibiscus) 4

lu n Our blue corn tortillas are made in house and are non-GMO. Modifications at Chef’s discretion.
(V) = Vegetarian (some vegetarian plates can be made vegan; ask your server)
We are proud to plate our food on Heath Ceramics. Not all ingredients are listed; please notify us of any food allergies.

Corporate Executive Chef/Partner Jose Acevedo

140 S. Lake Avenue #101, Pasadena, California 91101 626.345.5778 www.cocinasycalaveras.com

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 (Est. Pasadena, March 2018)

Vegetables Entrées
Market Vegetables – Chef Jose’s hand-picked seasonal vegetables (V) 9 Market Chile Relleno – Chef Jose’s hand-picked vegetables, oaxaca cheese,
yellow mole, roasted red chile campana sauce, mexican rice (V) 17
Elote – grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija (V) 9
Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño – pulled Mary’s free-range chicken,
Coliflor al Pastor – roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilantro (V) 10
oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice 20
Rajas Poblanas – poblano strips, sweet corn, spicy queso añejo, cream, corn tortillas (V) 8
Carnitas – Chef Jose’s slow-cooked Salmon Creek pork, guacamole,
Yxta salsa brava, cauliflower al pastor 26
Starters
Camarones al Ajillo – mexican sweet shrimp, chile de árbol garlic butter, market vegetables 24
Guacamole – hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, red onions,
Carne Asada – marinated skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn 28
Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (V) 12
Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles – roasted Mary’s half chicken,
Cahuenga Cucumber Salad – persian cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, red onions,
salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes 24
avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, fried cilantro, serrano-lime dressing (V) 13
(add grilled Jidori chicken breast $6) Pescado del Día – today’s fresh catch mkt

Dip Duo – guacamole, choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips 21 Drinks
Jícama Shrimp Tacos – crispy shrimp, mexican slaw, chile de árbol aioli, jícama tortilla 12 Mexican Coke / Mexican Sprite 4
Mexican Kale Salad – kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, Strawberry Fanta / Sidral Mundet (apple soda) 4
cotija pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette (V) (add grilled Jidori chicken breast $6) 12 Diet Coke 3

Choriqueso – melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, Mint Lemonade / Jamaica (one refill) 4
house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips 12 Organic Black Iced Tea / Hot Tea (chamomile, blueberry hibiscus) 4
Peerless Coffee 4
Dos Gringas – spit-roasted pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions,
cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas 13 Evian Still / Badoit Sparkling Water 4

Tacos de Arrachera – skirt steak, Yxta salsa brava, avocado, pickled red onions 15 Sides
Tacos de Pescado – skillet-seared white fish, mexican slaw, Chips and Two Salsas (V) 3
pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli 15 Lela’s Mexican Rice (V) 4
Tostaditas de Ceviche – citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn, Cilantro Lime Rice (V) 4
cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de árbol aioli 15 Chile Piquín Black Beans (V) 4

Tamales – fresh masa, chef’s choice of filling, queso fresco, crema fresca (limited availability) 12 Roasted Habanero Salsa (V) 1
Escabeche (V) 3
Chiles Toreados (V) 3

Our blue corn tortillas are made in house and are non-GMO. Modifications at Chef’s discretion.
(V) = Vegetarian (some vegetarian plates can be made vegan; ask your server)
We are proud to plate our food on Heath Ceramics (est. 1948). Not all ingredients are listed; please notify us of any food allergies.

Corporate Executive Chef/Partner Jose Acevedo 140 S. Lake Avenue #101, Pasadena, California 91101 626.345.5778 www.cocinasycalaveras.com
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 TRAGOS TEQUILA CHELAS
Blanco Reposado Añejo
Mercado Margarita 12 Altos (Los Altos) 11 Altos (Whiskey Oak) 11 Espolón (13 months) 12 Corona, Mexico City, 4.5% 6
sauza 100% agave silver tequila, Espolón (Los Altos) 11 Espolón (American Oak) 11 Hornitos (13 months) 13 Dos Equis Lager, Monterrey, 4.2% 6
triple sec, fresh sour
Hornitos (Tequila) 11 Hornitos (American Oak) 11 ArteNOM (blend) 14 Pacifico, Mazatlán, 4.5% 6
Margarita de Jamaica 13
La Tarea (Jalisco) 11 La Tarea (American Oak) 11 Cazadores (12 months) 14 Dos Equis Amber, Monterrey, 4.7% draft 7
altos reposado tequila, triple sec,
Sino (Los Altos) 11 Sino (Whiskey Oak) 11 Don Felix (30 months) 14 Modelo Especial, Mexico City, 4.4% draft 7
fresh hibiscus, fresh sour
ArteNOM (Los Altos) 12 ArteNOM (Blend) 13 Pasote (14 months) 14 137 “Hawking” Wheat Ale,
El Diablo 14
Guadalajara, 4.6% 8
lemon zest-infused sombra mezcal, Cazadores (Los Altos) 12 Cazadores (American Oak) 13 4 Copas (18 months) 15
fresh lemon juice, sal de gusano rim Allagash White, Maine, 5.0% draft. 8
Chamucos (Los Altos) 12 Chamucos (New Oak) 13 Casa Noble (24 months) 15
Ballast Point “Grunion” Pale Ale
Spicy Cucumber Margarita 14 Pasote (Los Altos) 12 Desmadre (Bourbon Oak) 13 Corzo (13 months) 15
San Diego, 5.5% draft 8
cazadores silver tequila, house
4 Copas (Amatitán) 13 El Tesoro (Aged Oak) 13 Chinaco (36 months) 16 Bohemia Pilsner, Monterrey, 4.7% draft 8
jalapeño purée, chipotle salt rim
Casa Noble (Tequila) 13 Pasote (Bourbon Oak) 13 Fortaleza (24 months) 20 Fauna “Mala Vida” Belgian Blond,
La Piña al Pastor 14
Chinaco (Tamaulipas) 13 4 Copas (Whiskey Oak) 14 Ocho (13 months) 20 Mexicali, 6.2% 8
chipotle-infused altos silver tequila,
pineapple, cucumber, chipotle- Código 1530 (Amatitán) 13 Casa Noble (French White Oak) 14 Patrón Roca (14 months) 21 Wendlandt “Harry Polanco” Red Ale,
morita syrup, chile tajín rim Ensenada, 5.4% 8
Corzo (Arandas) 13 Corzo (White Oak) 14 Don Fulano (36 months) 23
Border Psycho “La Perversa” IPA,
Fortaleza (Tequila) 14 Chinaco (Whiskey Oak) 15 Don Julio 1942 (30 months) 34
Tijuana, 9% draft 9
Patrón (Atotonilco El Alto) 14 Fortaleza (Whiskey Blend) 16 Extra Añejo Michelada add 2
Ocho (Los Altos) 15 Don Fulano (French Oak) 17 San Matias (cherry, vanilla) 16

VISIT OUR OTHER LOCATIONS Don Fulano (Tequila) 110 proof 16 Ocho (New Oak) 17 Grand Mayan (choclate, caramel) 20 VINOS de MÉXICO
Red
Mercado Los Angeles Patrón Roca (Atotonilco El Alto) 16 Patrón Roca (Bourbon Oak) 19 Reserva de la Familia (caramel, oak) 26
Viresa Surco 2,7, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/46
7910 W. 3rd Street
Clase Azul (Jesús María) 23 Clase Azul (Sherry Oak) 24 Avión Reserva 44 (vanilla, spice) 33 Valle de San Vicente, B.C., Alberto Curis
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mercado Santa Monica Mandala (oak, vanilla) 34 Viñas de Garza, 2 km/h Red Blend 14/54
1416 4th Street Ocho (vanilla, toffee) 35 Valle de Guadalupe, B.C., Amado Garza
Santa Monica, CA 90401 Fluxus, Tinto GSM 69
Don Fulano (vanilla, nutmeg) 36
Mercado Hollywood Valle de Guadalupe, B.C., Alberto Rubio
3413 Cahuenga Blvd West
Los Angeles, CA 90068 MEZCAL Corona Del Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon 76
Valle de Guadalupe, B.C., Jac Cole
Yxta Cocina Mexicana Del Maguey, “Crema de Mezcal” 11 Bozal, Ensamble 14 All our margaritas are made with
601 S. Central Avenue fresh sour. White
Los Angeles, CA 90021 Sombra, Espadín 11 Koch, Espadín 14 Casa Magoni, Chardonnay/Vermentino 11/42
Maradentro Bruxo, Espadín 12 Marca Negra, Espadín 15 To expedite service, we open bottles
Valle de Guadalupe, B.C., Camillo Magoni
1168 S. Barrington Avenue #101 of wine at the bar. We charge $20 for
Unión, Espadín y Cirial 13 Mestizo, Espadín Añejo 15 the personal service of your wine—up Monte Xanic, Sauvignon Blanc 12/46
Brentwood, CA 90049
to two bottles. Valle de Guadalupe, B.C., Dr. Cristina Pino Villar
Mercado Taquería Yuu Baal, Espadín 13 Rey Campero, Espadín 15
11929 Ventura Boulevard Madera 5, Sauvignon/Chardonnay 14/54
Amarás, Cupreata 14 The Lost Explorer, Ensamble 39
Studio City, CA 91604 Valle de San Vicente, B.C., Victor Segura

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 Hora Feliz
Corona, Pacifico 4

Dos Equis Amber draft., Modelo Especial draft. 4

Mercado Margarita 8

La Flaca (skinny margarita) 9

Hibiscus Margarita 9

Rajas Poblanas 6
poblano strips, sweet corn, spicy queso añejo, cream, tortillas

Tacos de Papa 7
mashed potatoes, cabbage, crema fresca, queso fresco, Yxta salsa brava

Tacos de Carnitas 9
slow-cooked pork, guacamole, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava

Choriqueso melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, 9

house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips

Tamales 9
Chef’s choice of filling, queso fresco, crema fresca

Cazuela de Chile Verde Estilo Arco Iris 9

natural pork, chile verde, tortillas

Jícama Shrimp Tacos 9

crispy shrimp, mexican slaw, chile de árbol aioli, jícama tortilla

Dos Gringas spit-roasted pastor, oaxaca cheese, onions, 10

cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas

Carnitas Nachos 12
choriqueso, black beans, carnitas, guacamole, tomatoes, onions

Please no substitutions.

140 S. Lake Avenue #101, Pasadena, California 91101

626.345.5778 www.cocinasycalaveras.com

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 Join us for Happy Hour at our other
Cocinas y Calaveras restaurants

Mercado Hollywood
3413 Cahuenga Boulevard W. | Los Angeles, CA 90068
323.512.2500 (Mon-Fri, 5-7 pm / Sat-Sun, 4-6 pm)

Mercado Los Angeles

7910 W. 3rd Street | Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.944.0947 (Mon-Fri, 5-7 pm / Sat-Sun, 4-6 pm)

Mercado Santa Monica

1416 4th Street | Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.526.7121 (Mon-Fri, 5-7 pm / Sat-Sun, 4-6 pm)

1168 S Barrington Avenue, #101 | Brentwood, CA 90049

424.273.1377 (Mon-Fri, 5-7 pm / Sat-Sun, 4-6 pm)

601 S. Central Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90021

213.596.5579 (Mon-Fri, 4-7 pm / Sat, 4-6 pm)

11929 Ventura Boulevard | Studio City, CA 91604

818-358-3423
(Mon–Fri, 5–7 pm / Sat-Sun, 4–6 pm / last hour of Thu-Sat)

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