VEGAN DAILY FOOD MENU
VEGAN ANTOJITOS

GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN$11.00
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 FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) Rolled tortillas stuffed w/ sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, cashew cream & lettuce *vegan/gluten-free$11.00
GORDITAS
two 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)OUT OF STOCK$11.00
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$9.00
VEGAN ENSALADAS & SOPAS

VEGAN ENSALADA BETABEL
Local roasted beets, chipotle -ginger vinaigrette, orange slices, radish, cherry tomatoes, almonds, spring mix greens, watercress, & cashew cream on the side$12.00
VEGAN ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, cashew cream, & jalapeño vinaigrette$13.50
VEGAN POZOLE ROJO
Red chiles hominy stew topped with avocado, cashew cream, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/vegan/contains nuts/medium spice)OUT OF STOCK$13.00
VEGAN TACOS

NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)$4.00
DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF$4.00
PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF$4.00
VEGAN QUESADILLAS

VEGAN QUESADILLAS
Heirloom corn tortillas filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below (up to 2 choices) topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas$15.00
VEGAN HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA
New special! Large single quesadilla filled w/ Vertage cashew cheese, huitlacoche (corn smut) guisado, organic cremini mushrooms, fresh corn, and fresh epazote leaves *VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE$16.00
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

MARACUYA AGUA FRESCA
Organic Strawberries, lemon, chia & touch agave *GF/vegan$6.00
MANGO-CHILE AGUA FRESCA
Mango-chile agua fresca served w/chamoy & tajin rim Kids get a lollipop$6.00
JAMAICA AGUA FRESCA
House-made hibiscus tea agua fresca$5.00
HORCHATA
almond & rice milk w/cinnamon & agave *contains nuts/vegan$5.00
TAMARINDO-CHIA AGUA FRESCA
house made tamarindo agua fresca with chia seeds$5.00
HOUSE LEMONADE
fresh squeezed lemon juice, agave, & water$5.00
CALABASH GARVEY'S GHOST ICED TEA
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)$5.00
COLD BREW
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico$4.50
COLD BREW + HORCHATA
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts$5.00
MAINE ROOT MEXICAN COLA
$3.50
MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRING WATER
$3.00
PONCHE NAVIDEÑO
Mexican Christmas HOT fruit punch made w/apples, pears, guavas, tejocotes, spices, tamarindo, ginger, hibiscus, & piloncillo.OUT OF STOCK$7.00
CALABASH HOT TEA
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)$4.00
VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE
$4.00HOT COCOA
organic fair trade cocoa, cane sugar, spices & touch chile hot chocolate made w/almond milk *vegan/organic/contains nuts$7.00
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
MARGARITAS

HOUSE MARGARITA
Fresh lime juice, agave & choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal w/chile-lime salt rim$11.00
TAMARINDO-CHIA MARGARITA
House-made tamarindo juice, agave, lime, Cazadores reposado tequila *GF/VEGAN$12.00
JALAPEÑO BASIL MARGARITA
House-made jalapeño-basil lemonade, agave with a choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal$12.00
HIBISCUS MARGARITA
House-made hibiscus tea, agave, lime & choice of tequila or mezcal$12.00
PALOMA
Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, Cazadores reposado tequila, lime, agave, & Mountain Valley natural sparkling water *GF/VEGAN$12.00
MANGO-CHILE MARGARITA!
Mango cucumber agua fresca, lime, agave, & Cazadores reposado tequila w/chamoy rim, tamarindo-chile straw & mango-chile lollipop$13.00
HOUSE MARGARITA MIX
take our house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) home w/you and mix w/any tequila or mezcal (2oz) & shake w/ice for a delicious treat$15.00+
NON-ALCOHOLIC MARGARITA
house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) and seedlip$8.00
COCKTAILS

SPIKED PONCHE NAVIDEÑO
Mexican Christmas WARM fruit punch spiked w/vodka & made w/apples, pears, oranges, guavas, tejocotes, spices, tamarindo, ginger, hibiscus, & piloncillo.$14.00
LA BUENA VIDA
Del Maguey VIDA mezcal, Carpano Antica, Aperol, & Regans orange bitters. *a mezcal play on a Negroni$14.00
LA ROSA
Fresh lemon juice, agave, hibiscus, & rose water w/ Código Rose tequila$12.00
FUNKY FRIDA
Calabash “Frida-licous” iced tea, house made lemonade & vodka$11.00
EL CHARRO
Maine root Mexi-cola, Cimarron blanco tequila, & fresh lime juice$10.00
VIGILANTE OAXAQUEÑO
Vigilante “El Fuego” cold brew coffee, horchata, Cazadores reposado tequila, mole bitters *contains nuts/vegan$12.00
ICED CHATA-NOG
Paranubes Mexican rum, house-made horchata & cinnamon *contains nuts/vegan$11.00SPIKED HOT COCOA
organic fair trade cocoa, cane sugar, spices & touch chile hot chocolate made w/almond milk spiked with our Banhez Mezcal*vegan/organic/contains nuts$12.00
CERVEZA & HARD SELTZERS
DENIZEN'S BORN BOHEMIAN PILS
Higher ABV and American hops make this red ale American in style. Medium-light in body, the subtle notes of blackberry and pine from the hops complement malt flavors of caramel and sourdough, making for a wonderfully rounded beer.$6.00PACIFICO
A light Pilsner-style lager with a hearty, crisp taste of citrus and ocean mist.$6.00NEGRA MODELO
12oz bottle Munich Dunkel-style Lager gives way to a rich flavor and remarkably smooth taste. Modelo Negra contains Water, Barley Malt, Non-malted Cereals and Hops.$6.00SOUTH SIDE IPA
$6.00VICTORIA
$6.00MONOPOLIO LAGER
$6.00MONOPOLIO IPA
$6.00MONOPOLIO NEGRA
$6.00
Masa
Nixtamilized Masa
Nixtamalized heirloom corn masa available from what we make that day. Type of corn used rotates from yellow, white, blue & red. We can't guarantee a color as you will get whatever is made that day/is fresh. Our corn comes from Oaxaca, Mexico. It is non-GMO heirloom corn from small farmers.
*gluten-free/vegan (only contains corn and lime)
Retail Shop
Shirts

Charcoal Dia de Los Muertos T-shirt 2023
Custom Dia de los Muertos heavyweight unisex t-shirt. details on shirt type: COMFORT COLORS (PEPPER COLOR), HEAVYWEIGHT T-SHIRT 1717. Garment dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home. Soft ring-spun cotton fabric with 100% cotton threads. Relaxed fit, topstitched, classic width, rib collar, shoulder to shoulder twill tape. Made With Respect Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes. Our clean pigment dye colors are salt free.$23.00+
Brown DIA DE LOS MUERTOS T-SHIRT
Custom Dia de los Muertos heavyweight unisex t-shirt. details on shirt type: COMFORT COLORS ESPRESSO COLOR, HEAVYWEIGHT T-SHIRT 1717. Garment dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home. Soft ring-spun cotton fabric with 100% cotton threads. Relaxed fit, topstitched, classic width, rib collar, shoulder to shoulder twill tape. Made With Respect Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes. Our clean pigment dye colors are salt free.$23.00+
Salsas

Arbol de Vida Salsa
ARBOL DE VIDA hot sauce for your home! Made w/chile de arbol, tomatoes, jalapeños, ancho chile, EVOO & spices *vegan/GF (6oz)$7.00
Charred Habanero Salsa
roasted tomatoes & tomatillos, jalapeños, habanero, onions, cilantro & spices *vegan/GF (12 oz)$7.00
Jalapeño del Cielo Hot Sauce
6oz take-home house-made Jalapeño del Cielo hot sauce made w/tomatillos, jalapeños, EVOO, garlic & spices *vegan/GF$7.00
Salsa Macha
House-made SALSA MACHA made w/chile de arbol, peanuts, EVOO, garlic, chile mulato, garlic, sesame seeds, vinegar & spices (8oz) *vegan/GF/CONTAINS NUTS$12.00
Pins & Stickers

ANGEL ENAMEL PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: tan, beige, brown, & black size: 1.25"$8.00
FRIDA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 1.5"$10.00
LA MANO LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: blue, tan, & white size: 1.25"$8.00
LA ROSA LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: pink, green, blue, & black size: 1.25"$8.00
ROOSTER ALIBRIJE PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 1.25"$8.00
CIELO ROJO SKULL ENAMEL PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 2"$8.00
CIELO ROJO ROOSTER/TAKOMA PARK PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: gold metal lining Color: neon yellow w/glitter, light blue, & gold size: 1.5"$8.00
EL SOL LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: blue, yellow, orange, white & black size: 1.25"$8.00
SHOT GLASS PIN
$8.00
FORTALEZA PIN
Fortaleza tequila pin with CIELO ROJO written on bottle$8.00
MARGARITA PIN
$8.00
FLOWER PIN
$8.00
Cielo Rojo Sticker-SMALL
$1.00
Cielo Rojo Sticker-LARGE
$2.25
FAMILY MEALS MENU
FAMILY TACO PLATTERS

FAMILY TACO PLATTER
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions)$60.00+
VEGAN FAMILY TACO MEAL
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), 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

FAMILY ENCHILADAS
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Choice of filling: chicken tinga, drunken mushrooms & refried beans or melted cheese and choice of salsa: verde, rojo, & mole (*contains nuts/pork juice). *GF$75.00VEGAN 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 | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
7056 CARROLL AVE, Takoma Park, MD 20912





