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Tzuco

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Pollo Con Mole

Airline chicken breast, homemade mole, saffron rice, yellow plantain, picked red onion

Segundo - Mains$34

Quesabirria

Crispy guajillo chile tortilla stuffed with Jalisco-style birria, steamed lamb, Chihuahua cheese, avocado salsa

Con Las Manos$20

Carne Asada Huarache*

Oval-shaped corn masa, flank steak, black beans, sautéed spinach, goat cheese fondue, caramelized onion, fried eggs

Principales$29

Mushroom Cazuela

Gruyère cheese fondue, wild mushrooms, shallots, garlic, rosemary, house-made masa madre bread

Para La Mesa$24

Mejillones

P.E.I. mussels, saffron beurre blanc, dried chorizo, pickled jalapeños, housemade masa madre bread

Primero - Appetizers$26

Steak Tartare *

Strip loin, Melipona honey, and chipotle aioli, dill, chives, crispy rice, housemade black brioche bread

Primero - Appetizers$25

Mexican — food to try

3 on this menu

Carne asada✓ On the menu · $29
Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.
Here it's “Carne Asada Huarache*”.
Birria✓ On the menu · $20
Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.
Here it's “Quesabirria”.
Elote✓ On the menu · $14
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.
Here it's “Esquites”.
Tacos al pastorask if they make it
Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.

Avocado Flatbread*vegetarianPistachio pesto, avocado, dill, cilantro, cured lemon, salsa macha$16.00
Tomato & WatermelonvegetarianHeirloom tomato, watermelon infused with hibiscus and chile morita, cucumber, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, mint$20.00
GuacamolevegetarianCreamy avocado, pico de gallo, lime juice, Huitzuco cheese, tortilla chips$18.00
Mushroom CazuelavegetarianGruyère cheese fondue, wild mushrooms, shallots, garlic, rosemary, house-made masa madre bread$24.00
Tzuco ShakshukaRoasted red peppers, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chile de árbol, baked eggs, jocoque, cured lemon, pita bread$18.00
Lobster TostadaLobster meat, tuna carnitas spread, mayonnaise, avocado mousse, pickled carrots, peas, potatoes, corn tostada$24.00
Acapulco Style Shrimp Ceviche*Shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, Clamato juice, orange juice, cilantro$20.00

Huevos

Huevos RancherosCorn tortilla, black beans, sunny-side-up eggs, ranchera sauce, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco$16.00
Huevos DivorciadosCorn tortilla, black beans, sunny-side-up eggs, red and green sauce, radish pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco$16.00
Chorizo CrepeMexican chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, creamy chipotle$18.00

Con Las Manos

Pulpo TacosCrispy octopus chicharron, chiltepin aioli, cabbage salad, avocado, corn tortillas$20.00
Tzuco Burger*Beef sirloin, brioche bun, oven-roasted tomatoes, gruyère cheese, pickled beets, serrano peppers, black truffle sauce & aioli$32.00
QuesabirriaCrispy guajillo chile tortilla stuffed with Jalisco-style birria, steamed lamb, Chihuahua cheese, avocado salsa$20.00
Torta AhogadaDuck carnitas, black beans, avocado, tomato sauce, bolillo bread, chile de árbol salsa, pickled red onions$22.00

Principales

ChilaquilesTortilla chips, salsa verde, sour cream, avocado, queso fresco, pico de gallo$16.00
Tlayuda CecinaCrispy corn tortilla, castacán, black beans, cecina, chorizo, quesillo, cilantro, avocado, creamy salsa verde, salsa macha. Serves two$32.00
Grilled Salmon*Purple corn masa, grilled salmon, black beans, radish pico de gallo, macha beurre blanc, poached egg$28.00
Carne Asada Huarache*Oval-shaped corn masa, flank steak, black beans, sautéed spinach, goat cheese fondue, caramelized onion, fried eggs$29.00
Duck Waffle*Belgian waffle, duck leg carnitas, chipotle & hibiscus glaze, rosemary, sweet potato purée, poached eggs$32.00
Chicken WaffleBelgian waffle, fried chicken, braised leeks, maple syrup$25.00
French ToastvegetarianOrange-infused sweet sponge bread, lemon and orange glaze, pink pepper corn crème anglaise, fresh berries$18.00

Cocktails

Tzuco MargaritaDine-in onlyCuervo Tradicional tequila, Cointreau liqueur, cucumber, St. Germain, lime juice$16.00
Coconut MargaritaDine-in onlyReserva de la Familia reposado tequila, toasted coconut, pineapple rum, coconut liqueur, lime juice$22.00
SpritzDine-in onlyThe Botanist gin, Passion fruit liquor, St. Germain, pineapple and lime juice with bubbles$16.00
Tamarind MojitoDine-in onlyBacardi Reserva Ocho rum, chile liqueur, tamarind-mint syrup, lime juice$15.00
MimosaDine-in onlyOrange, hibiscus syrup, Cava sparkling wine$10.00
Horchata Latte MartiniHorchata, Grey Goose vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, Frangelico liqueur$18.00
Ancho Bloody MaryDine-in onlyGrey Goose vodka, ancho and guajillo chiles, Clamato, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, cilantro$15.00
MicheladaDine-in onlyBeer, lemon juice$13.00
Michelada CubanaDine-in onlyBeer, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, Maggi sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cucumber$14.00

Spirit Free (Non-Alcohol)

DaydreamCucumber water, lime juice, chia seeds, aloe vera juice$12.00
On ThymeNon-alcoholic agave spirit, thyme, strawberry, lemon, soda$15.00
NA CosmopolitanNon-alcoholic agave spirit and orange aperitif, lime juice, prickly pear syrup, cranberry juice$15.00

Aguas Frescas & Drinks

Aguas FrescasHorchata / Jamaica / Tamarindo$6.00
Orange Juice$7.00
Acqua PannaNatural spring water -1L$10.00
San PellegrinoSparkling water -1L$10.00
Mexican Coke$7.00
Sprite$6.00

Cervezas

Victoria$7.00
Modelo Especial$8.00
Pacífico$8.00

Café & Té

Horchata Latte$10.00
Single Espresso$5.00
Double Espresso$8.00
Americano$6.00
Latte / Cappuccino$8.00
Chamomile Tea$6.00

Primero - Appetizers

Heirloom TomatoesLocal heirloom tomatoes, huitlacoche fondue, pickled peach, basil oil$16.00
TlacoyovegetarianThick oval-shaped blue corn masa, black bean purée, haricots verts, salsa cruda, sour cream, queso fresco$16.00
MejillonesP.E.I. mussels, saffron beurre blanc, dried chorizo, pickled jalapeños, housemade masa madre bread$26.00
Papas Zamoranasnuts · vegetarianFingerling potatoes, salsa macha, lime juice, charred avocado, mint jocoque$18.00
TetelaStuffed triangle-shaped corn masa, chicken tinga, sour cream, creamy chipotle, queso fresco$18.00
Baja Tostada *nutsTuna carnitas spread, scallops, shrimp octopus, red onion, cucumber, chiles toreados, tamarind aguachile, tostada$18.00
Steak Tartare *Strip loin, Melipona honey, and chipotle aioli, dill, chives, crispy rice, housemade black brioche bread$25.00
Pulpo EnamoradonutsGuajillo roasted octopus, salsa macha, pickled carrots, peas, potatoes, tonnato aioli$26.00
Mayan Ceviche *Hamachi, pitaya, mango & habanero gelée, sour orange, achiote aguachile, fried plantain$24.00
Tuna Ceviche*Tuna fish, charred tomatillo aguachile, red onion, cucumbers, yuzu, cilantro, avocado mousse$24.00
Caesar SaladnutsBaby romaine, roasted poblano dressing, oven-roasted tomatoes, avocado, sunflowers seeds, queso de Cincho$18.00

Segundo - Mains

BarbacoaBraised lamb neck barbacoa, mint jocoque, pinto bean purée, sweet pickled vegetables. Served with tortillas$42.00
Tzuco Burger *Beef sirloin, brioche bun, oven-roasted tomatoes, gruyère cheese, pickled yellow beets, serrano peppers, black truffle sauce, black truffle aioli. Side of pommes frites$32.00
Chicharrón De PescadonutsWhole fried Red Snapper, pickled coleslaw, peanut-chipotle aioli, salsa verde, served with corn tortillas. Serves two
Cochinita PibilnutsGuerrero-style pork shank, black bean purée, pickled red onions, habanero salsa. Served with tortillas$45.00
Costillas De ResBraised short ribs, tomato, onion, charred avocado, brussels sprouts, blend of guajillo & ancho chiles$48.00
Mahi Mahi *Pan-seared Mahi Mahi, salsa cruda verde, scalloped potatoes$36.00
Couscous Chile RellenoStuffed poblano pepper, cauliflower, guajillo paste, gruyère cheese, couscous salad$28.00
Carne Asada *Oven-roasted tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, chipotle & goat cheese fondue NY Angus Strip$64.00
Pollo Con MolenutsAirline chicken breast, homemade mole, saffron rice, yellow plantain, picked red onion$34.00

Para Acompañar - Sides

EspárragosvegetarianAsparagus, black garlic aioli, parmesan cheese, lemon zest$14.00
Pommes FritesvegetarianPommes frites, parmesan cheese, garlic parsley butter$12.00
EsquitesvegetarianSweet corn, epazote aioli, piquín chili powder, Huitzuco cheese, lime juice$14.00

Desserts

Limón / AguacateTapioca infused with citrus, lemon sorbet, avocado foam$14.00
CacaoChocolate & almond mousse, coffee cake, chocometate sorbet, rompope$16.00
MaízCharred corn ice cream, caramel, toffee, orange purée, honey gelée with caramelized popcorn$18.00
Fresas con CremaStrawberry jelly, haba tonka cream, strawberry sorbet, chantilly, vanilla sponge cake$16.00
Ice Creams & Sorbets Two ScoopsLychee, chocometate$8.00