PARA EMPEZAR

GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas (6 of them) served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN$14.00
HERB GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
Avocado, basil, mint, cilantro, jalapenos, lime & heirloom corn tostadas (6 of them) *gf/vegan$16.00TRIO SALSAS & TOSTADAS
-ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic. -CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros. -SIKIL PAK: roasted tomato, garlic, habaneros & pumpkin seeds. (traditional dip that has Mayan origins) *pumpkin seeds may be processed in a facility containing nuts.$10.00
PAN Y MACHA BUTTER
Manifest Bakery stone milled organic sesame sourdough bread served w/house made spicy macha amish butter *contains nuts/dairy & gluten$10.00
ENSALADAS
SALADS

ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF$14.00CHAYOTE BEET SALAD
Roasted beets & chayote rounds tossed in herb vinaigrette & garnished with raisins, feta cheese, verdolagas (purslane), salsa macha, micro-cilantro, olive oil & maldon *nuts$14.00
SMALL PLATES

GORDITAS
three patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add 'optional' chorizo, they are no longer vegan)$12.00
TINGA TOSTADAS
two fried house tortillas topped w/refried beans, queso fresco, arbol-jalapeño salsa, cashew cream, chicken tinga, & guacamole *GF$12.00
TUNA TOSTADAS
crispy heirloom corn fried tortilla topped with guacamole, ahi tuna crudo, & salsa macha *GF/CONTAINS NUTS$15.00
CARNITAS TOSTADAS
tostada w/carnitas, refried black beans, cashew cream, chile de arbol, salsa macha, queso fresco, guacamole. *contains nuts/contains gluten (beer in the carnitas)$12.00
CHARRED CABBAGE W/ SALSA MACHA
charred cabbage in a cremini mushroom reduction topped w/herb salad & house made salsa macha *contains nuts/dairy/VEGETARIAN$14.00
FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) rolled tortillas stuffed w/sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cashew cream & lettuce (*vegetarian/GF)$14.00
ALBONDIGAS DE MAMA ELENA
traditional grass-fed beef albondigas (meatballs) filled w/ hard-boiled egg served in chile morita sauce w/avocado, chipotle adobo and 3 house tortillas on the side *GF$15.00
ACORN SQUASH CON MOLE POBLANO
roasted acorn squash served over our house mole poblano TOPPED WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS, pomegranate seeds, AND CASHEW CREAM *contains nuts/GF/vegan$14.00
AGUACHILE ROJO
$18.00
TACOS
heirloom corn tortilla w/choice of filling below topped w/cilantro & onion

MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms, queso fresco & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree *vegetarian/GF$5.00
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas topped w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & griddled Oaxacan cheese with onions, cilantro & microgreens *GF, vegetarian$5.00
RAJAS & PAPAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha, & queso fresco *vegetarian/GF/CONTAINS PEANUTS!!!$5.00
CHORIZO & PAPAS TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF$5.00
TINGA TACO
heirloom corn tortilla topped w/local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF$5.00
CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten$5.00
MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice/GF$6.00
LARGE PLATES

CAMARONES
wild caught shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served w/garlic rice & fried plantains *contains shellfish *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH$22.00
CARNE ASADA
grilled 10 oz Roseta farms New York strip steak served w/fried cebollita cambray, fried jalapeño, queso fresco, salsa habanero tatemada , guacamole & heirloom corn tortillas *GF, steak comes cooked medium unless otherwise specified$45.00
BIRRIA DE RES
braised Roseta Farm brisket in savory consume served w/onions, cilantro, watermelon radish, chipotle-guajillo salsa & side of heirloom corn quesadillas *GF$24.00
PESCADO CON MOLE VERDE
market fresh fish filet pan fried & served on a bed of mole pipián verde topped w/hibiscus pickled onions , pepitas & fresh basil w/a side of petite papas tossed in herb vinaigrette & lemon *contains nuts/GF$32.00
ENSENADA FISH TACO PLATTER
3 tacos w/heirloom corn tortillas topped w/beer-battered cod, red cabbage, creamy avocado salsa, mayo crema, house Valentina hot sauce & chayote-jicama mint salad *contains gluten$25.00
POLLO CONFITADO
Locust Point Farm half-chicken confit marinated in achiote spice rub served w/house-cut fries, arugula salad tossed in herb vinaigrette & topped w/cotija cheese, jalapeño salsa & escabeche *contains gluten$27.00
BISTEC RANCHERO
Thinly sliced round eye steak cooked in stew of ranchera salsa, nopales (cactus), potatoes, onions, queso fresco & watercress served w/garlic white rice and avocado *GF$26.00FLOR DE JAMAICA QUESADILLA
Warm corn tortilla filled with Mexican cheese blend and savory hibiscus guiso (flor de jamaica). Served with a side of salsa taquera and guacamole.$15.00POZOLE ROJO
traditional stew of chicken tinga and hominy in a savory ancho guajillo wine broth, cabbage, avocado, radish, tortilla strips, cashew cream and queso fresco *contains nuts$22.00
QUESADILLAS
CHEESE QUESADILLA
heirloom corn tortilla stuffed with Oaxacan cheese *vegetarian/GF$12.00HONGOS QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese & stuffed w/tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree w/pepitas & salsas *GF/VEGETARIAN$15.00NOPALES QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & nopales w/pepitas & salsas *GF/VEGETARIAN$15.00RAJAS & PAPAS QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese & stuffed w/organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha topped w/pepitas & salsas *GF/VEGETARIAN/CONTAINS NUTS$15.00TINGA QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken tinga w/pepitas & salsas *GF$15.00CHORIZO & PAPAS QUESADILLA
Heirloom corn tortilla stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, chorizo and potatoes *GF$15.00CARNITAS QUESADILLA
HEIRLOOM CORN TORTILLA FILLED WITH CHEESE AND CARNITAS *CONTAINS GLUTEN$15.00MOLE QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken mole w/pepitas & salsas *GF/CONTAINS NUTS IN MOLE/CONTAINS PORK$16.00
ENCHILADAS
ENCHILADA TYPE
CHEESE TRES MOLES ENCHILADAS
cheese enchiladas topped w/mole verde pipian, mole poblano & mole de cacahuate topped with onions and queso fresco and served with rice and beans and avocado. *contains nuts/VEGETARIAN$24.00
CHICKEN TRES MOLES ENCHILADAS
enchiladas w/choice of chicken or cheese filling topped w/mole negro, mole encacahuate, & mole verde topped w/queso fresco, onions and avocado served w/rice and beans *GF/contains nuts$24.00
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS
Enchiladas stuffed with pulled chicken and topped with creamy poblano salsa verde & melted cheese, onions, & avocado served w/garlic rice. *contains dairy/GF$24.00ENCHILADAS DE HOJA SANTA
$29.00
SIDES

2 OZ CASHEW CREAM
$1.502 OZ MOLE
$1.50
2 OZ QUESO FRESCO
$1.50
2 OZ SALSA
SIDE OF SALSA OF YOUR CHOICE. *MOLE has nuts!!!$1.25
AVOCADO FAN
$4.00
CEBOLLITA CAMBRAY y JALAPEñO FRITOS
fried jalapeno and cambray onion (delicious with our tacos!) *GF/VEGAN$2.50
FRIES
house cut fries$6.00
GUACAMOLE
avocado, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime *GF/VEGAN$4.00+
PINTO BEANS
side of pinto beans *vegan/GF$4.00
REFRIED BLACK BEANS
$4.00
RICE
garlic white rice *vegan/GF$4.00SIDE SALAD
mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, radish w/jalapeno vinaigrette *VEGAN/GF$6.00
TORTILLAS
$2.00+TOSTADAS
Side of tostadas, flat tortillas (fried) *vegan/GF$2.00+HALF RICE/HALF BEANS
$4.00
KIDS MENU

KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans$9.00
KIDS ENCHILADAS
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)$12.00
KIDS CHICKEN TACOS
2 plain shredded white meat chicken (sauteed in oil w/salt) tacos w/fries (GF)$12.00
KIDS BIRRIA PLATTER
2 mini birria quesadillas with the choice of pinto beans and rice or french fries$14.00KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
$12.00
DESSERTS
DESSERT TYPE

TRES LECHES
rose water infused tres leches cake *contains gluten & dairy/vegetarian$11.00
VEGAN FLAN
caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN$11.00
CHURROS
House made fried churros served with cajeta, chocolate sauce, and a mezcal whipped cream *contains gluten/vegetarian$13.00HORCHATA CHEESECAKE
horchata (almond-rice milk w/spices & agave) cheesecake, hibiscus flower syrup, organic raspberry & chocolate heirloom corn masa crisp *contains dairy$13.00
VEGAN MENU
VEGAN STARTERS/SALADS/SOUPS

GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas (6 of them) served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN$14.00
VEGAN ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, cashew cream, & jalapeño vinaigrette$14.00
PAN Y AGUACATE
Manifest Bakery sesame sourdough bread served w/ fresh sliced avocado topped with house made salsa macha *contains nuts/VEGAN$9.00VEGAN CHAYOTE BEET SALAD
roasted beets & chayote rounds tossed in herb vinaigrette & garnished with raisins, verdulagas (purslane), salsa macha, micro-cilantro, olive oil & maldon. SERVED WITH CASHEW CREAM INSTEAD OF CHEESE. *nuts$14.00
VEGAN POZOLE ROJO
Red chiles hominy stew topped with avocado, cashew cream, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/vegan/contains nuts/medium spice)$22.00
VEGAN SMALL PLATES

GORDITAS
three patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add 'optional' chorizo, they are no longer vegan)$12.00
VEGAN NOPALES TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, arbol-jalapeno salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegan/contains nuts/GF$12.00
VEGAN CHARRED CABBAGE W/ SALSA MACHA
charred cabbage in a cremini mushroom reduction topped w/ herb salad and house made salsa macha *contains nuts/vegan$14.00
VEGAN TACOS
VEGAN PAPAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha *VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS$5.00VEGAN HONGOS TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree *GF/VEGAN$5.00VEGAN NOPALES TACO
grilled cactus w/pico de gallo & cashew crema *CONTAINS NUTS/VEGAN/GF$5.00
VEGAN QUESADILLAS
VEGAN QUESADILLA
Heirloom corn tortilla filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas$12.00
VEGAN SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Vertage Oaxacan cashew cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegan/GF$12.00VEGAN FLOR DE JAMAICA QUESADILLA
heirloom corn tortilla stuffed with cashew cheese and savory jamaica (hibiscus) guiso, topped with roasted pineapple, served with salsa taquera and guacamole. *contains nuts$15.00
VEGAN ENCHILADAS

VEGAN RANCHERA ENCHILADAS
mushroom & refried bean enchiladas topped w/ranchera salsa, avocado & cashew crema & served with rice & beans *VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS$20.00
VEGAN TRES MOLES ENCHILADAS
mushroom & refried bean enchiladas topped w/mole poblano, pipian mole verde & mole de cacacahuate, avocado & cashew crema & served with rice & beans *VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS!!!$22.00
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

HORCHATA
almond & rice milk w/cinnamon & agave *contains nuts/vegan$5.00
JAMAICA
House-made hibiscus tea w/agave, spices & lime *vegan/GF$5.00
LEMONADE
house-made lemonade w/fresh squeeze lemon & organic agave *vegan/GF$5.00MARACUYA
$5.00TAMARINDO AGUA FRESCA
tamarind pods, brown sugar, chia seeds *vegan/GF$5.00TEAISM BERRY BEAUTY ICED TEA
TEAISM - organic tea w/ elderberries, red & black currants, and hibiscus *CAFFEINE FREE$5.00BOYLAN'S DIET COLA
$5.00
COLD BREW
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico$5.00
COLD BREW + HORCHATA
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts$5.00
MAINE ROOT MEXICAN COLA
$5.00MINERAGUA MINERAL WATER
$4.00
VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE
$5.00
FAMILY MEALS MENU
FAMILY TACO PLATTERS
FAMILY TACO PLATTER
DIY TACO BAR: includes heirloom corn tortillas (3 per person), papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions)$60.00+VEGAN FAMILY TACO MEAL
DIY TACO BAR: includes heirloom corn tortillas (3 per person), papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, cashew cream, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions) *contains nuts in cashew cream (on the side)$60.00+
FAMILY ENCHILADA PLATTERS

CHICKEN FAMILY ENCHILADAS
15 single rolls of enchiladas stuffed w/chicken tinga served family style with salsa of choice, cashew crema, onions & cilantro served w/ garlic rice & pinto beans *GF/contains nuts!!!$120.00VEGAN MUSHROOM FAMILY ENCHILADAS MEAL
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Drunken mushrooms & refried beans filling and choice of salsa$75.00
All hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 4:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Cielo Rojo is a family owned Mexican restaurant that mills it's own heirloom corn tortillas (imported from Oaxaca) in-house. They serve traditional Mexican cuisine with a Californian flair with plenty of vegan options & locally sourced meats.
Location
7211 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912

