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    El 42 Cantina (Issaquah)

    Bar / Pub
    Open now11AM - 8:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Halibut Tacos

      tortilla-crusted fresh halibut fillets | Jalapeño tartar slaw | pickled red onions
      $16.00

    DINNER

    Apertivos

    • Chips & Salsa

      house fried chips | fire roasted tomato salsa | Juan Loco salsa verde
      $7.00
    • Plantain Chips

      House fried plantain strips | peanut sauce | Juan Loco salsa verde
      $7.00
    • Guacamole El42

      Serranos | jalapeños | onion | garlic | cilantro | lime | tortilla chips | salsa roja | salsa verde
      $13.00
    • Elotes

      roasted corn on the cob | tajin mayo | cotija cheese | cilantro | lime
      $8.00
    • Nachos

      house fried chips | queso Oaxaca | fire-roasted salsa | pickled jalapeños | black olives | guacamole | sour cream
      $14.00
    • Asada Fries

      chipotle mezcal fries | citrus strip loin | monterey jack cheese | chipotle mayo, avocado puree | mexican crema | cotija
      $18.00
    • Quesadilla

      Oaxaca & pepperjack cheeses in flour tortillas. served with salsa roja & salsa verde
      $11.00
    • Chorizo Taquitos

      Spicy chorizo | peppers | mushrooms | onions | Oaxaca Monterey jack blend | crisp flour tortilla | salsa verde | Baja white sauce | pickled red onion
      $17.00
    • Crispy Quesabirrias

      3 consome-dipped corn tortillas folded, stuffed with shredded beef Birria, cilantro, onion and oaxaca cheese. Served with consome, onions, cilantro and chile Arbol
      $18.00
    • Crispy Avocado Rolls

      $14.00
    • Southwest Queso Dip

      $14.00

    Ensaladas

    • Ensalada El 42

      Arugula | cilantro | roasted corn | red onion | grape tomato | sliced avocado | cotija cheese | Achiote mustard vinaigrette
      $8.00+
    • Gringo Taco Salad

      shredded romaine | Black bean salsa | Baja slaw | Oaxaca and Monterey jack, sour cream | guacamole | fire roasted salsa | cilantro lime vinaigrette | choice of crispy or soft tortilla.
      $14.00

    Tacos

    • Birria Tacos

      Braised beef | guajillo pepper | Oaxaca cheese crust | white onion | consommé
      $16.00
    • Chimichurri Steak Tacos

      chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin | guacatillo | diablito salsa
      $15.00
    • Cochinita Pibil Tacos

      traditional Mexican shredded pork | marinated in achiote and citrus juices | Juan Loco tomatillo salsa | pickled red onions
      $14.00
    • Pork Al Pastor tacos

      Adobo pork | bacon | grilled pineapple | guajillo | tropical salsa
      $14.00
    • Chicken Mole Tacos

      chipotle mole braised chicken | traditional mole | baja crema | sesame seeds | cilantro | crispy cheese crust
      $13.00
    • Halibut Tacos

      tortilla-crusted fresh halibut fillets | Jalapeño tartar slaw | pickled red onions
      $16.00
    • Seared Prawn Tacos

      chipotle seared tiger prawns | Baja coleslaw | pickled jicama and carrot | tangy habanero coulis
      $16.00
    • Mushroom Tacos

      Chile margarita wild mushrooms | guacatillo | alfalfa sprouts | queso fresco
      $13.00

    Enchiladas

    • Birria Enchiladas

      braised beef | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
      $19.00
    • Chicken Enchiladas

      grilled chicken breast | jalapeno lime pilsner seasoning | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
      $18.00
    • Cochinita Enchiladas

      traditional Mexican shredded pork, confit in citrus juices and spices | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
      $18.00
    • Lobster & Shrimp Enchiladas

      lobster | shrimp | yellow corn tortillas | salsa verde | artichoke dip | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
      $21.00
    • Pork Al Pastor Enchiladas

      sweet adobo pork | bacon | grilled pineapple | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
      $18.00
    • Wild Mushroom Enchiladas

      chile margarita seasoned wild mushrooms | yellow corn tortillas | Oaxaca cheese | salsa verde | rice | beans
      $15.00
    • Cheese Enchiladas

      yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
      $15.00
    • Mix Veggies Enchiladas

      mixed vegetables | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
      $15.00

    Tortas & Hamburguesas

    • El Jefe Burger

      half pound beef patty | jalapeño bacon | Oaxaca cheese | chipotle aioli | guacamole | pico de gallo | pepitas | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
      $20.00
    • Torta de Birria

      braised beef in guajillo pepper | beans | onions | cilantro | tomatillo salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
      $19.00
    • Torta de Asada

      chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | diablito salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
      $19.00
    • Torta de Cochinita Pibil

      traditional Mexican shredded pork, confit in citrus juices and spices | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
      $19.00
    • Torta de Pastor

      sweet adobo pork | bacon & grilled pineapple | beans | tropical salsa | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
      $19.00
    • Torta de Pollo

      roasted chicken | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
      $19.00

    Burritos

    • Mar y Tierra (Surf & Turf) Burrito

      chimichurri steak | chipotle seared tiger prawns | rice | beans | guacamole | pico de gallo | spicy slaw
      $21.00
    • Chicken Burrito

      chicken | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red & green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
      $19.00
    • Al Pastor Burrito

      sweet adobo pork | bacon & grilled pineapple | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
      $19.00
    • Cochinita Pibil Burrito

      traditional Mexican shredded pork | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
      $19.00
    • Birria Burrito

      braised beef in guajillo pepper | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
      $21.00
    • Chimichurri Steak Burrito

      chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin, | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
      $21.00
    • Short Ribs Burrito

      slow braised beef short ribs | red rice | borracho beans | oaxaca & pepperjack cheese | red enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
      $22.00
    • Mixed Veggies Burrito

      rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | enchilada roja sauce | sour cream | guacamole | pico de gallo
      $17.00

    Entrees

    • Carne Asada

      grilled seasoned skirt steak | guacamole | pico de gallo | roasted jalapeño | red rice | sinaloa beans
      $31.00
    • Cochinita Pibil Entree

      traditional Mexican shredded pork | pickled onions | roasted tomatillo salsa | tropical mango salsa | red rice | sinaloa beans | corn tortillas
      $21.00
    • Camarones a la Diabla

      sauteed jumbo tiger prawns | tomato chipotle sauce | wild mushrooms | red pepper | red onion | fresh avocado | red rice | sinaloa beans
      $26.00

    Chef's Specials

    • Ball Park Nachos

      fresh corn tortilla chips, southwest queso dip, Sinaloa beans with chorizo, Baja white crema, pico de gallo, onions, cilantro, queso Cotija
      $8.00
    • Short Ribs Tacos

      tender braised short ribs | guacatillo | diced onions | cilantro | Oaxaca queso | 3 corn tortillas
      $16.00
    • Crispy Quesabirrias

      3 consome-dipped corn tortillas folded, stuffed with shredded beef Birria, cilantro, onion and oaxaca cheese. Served with consome, onions, cilantro and chile Arbol
      $18.00
    • 5 Mini Tacos

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Tacos de Salmón

      Coho Salmon fillets | Jalapeño tartar | charred corn tortillas | fried capers | salmon chicharrón | pickled onions | alfalfa sprouts | cilantro
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00+

    Desserts

    • Churros

      Mexican cinnamon, cloves & allspice, with Mexican chocolate sauce
      $9.00
    • Fried Ice Cream

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Sorbet

      $7.00

    Salsas/Sauces

    • Chipotle Aioli

      $0.50
    • Baja White

      MILD - yogurt, mayonnaise, cumin, Mexican oregano, lime juice, pinch of cayenne.
      $0.50
    • Peanut Sauce

      MILD - peanuts, coconut milk, sesame, rice vinegar, chili paste, ginger, lime, garlic, brown sugar, soy & cilantro
      $1.00
    • Guacatillo

      MILD - charred avocado, mayo, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño.
      $0.50
    • Pico De Gallo

      MEDIUM - fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño
      $0.50
    • Fire Roasted

      MEDIUM - roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, red pepper, roasted & fresh garlic, lime, cilantro
      $0.50
    • Enchilada Rojo

      MEDIUM - fire roasted tomato, roasted onion, roasted ancho chili, chicken stock, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot
      $0.50
    • Enchilada Verde

      MEDIUM - tomatillo, jalapeño, green bell peppers, cilantro, green onion, Mexican oregano, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot
      $0.50
    • Juan Loco

      HOT - tomatillo, pickled jalapeño, white vinegar, onions, cilantro, roasted garlic, lime.
      $1.00
    • Tropical Salsa

      HOT -habañero, jicama, red onion, red bell peppers, lime, cilantro, mango chutney, fresh mango, and pineapple.
      $0.50
    • Salsa Cancun

      HOT - habañero, orange zest, onion.
      $0.50
    • Diablito

      VERY HOT - arbol chilis, fresh tomatillo, roma tomatoes, garlic, cilantro & JaK’s salt.
      $0.50
    • Arbol Sauce

      EXTREME - roasted tree chilis and garlic
      $0.50
    • Achiote Mustard

      $0.50
    • Cilantro Lime

      $0.50
    • House Aioli

      $0.50
    • Sour Cream

      $2.00
    • Chipotle Mayo

      $0.50

    Sides

    • Rice & Beans

       
      $5.00
    • Red Rice

      rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and spices
      $5.00
    • Sinaloa Beans

      refried pinto beans with chorizo and Oaxaca cheese
      $5.00
    • Black Bean Salsa

      $5.00
    • Small Guacamole

      $3.00
    • Medium Guacamole

      $5.00
    • Sour Cream

      $2.00
    • Side Fries

      $7.00
    • Side Cheese

      $3.00
    • Sliced Avocado

      $3.00
    • Side Grilled Jalapeno

      $1.00
    • Side Pickled Jalapeno

      $1.00
    • 4 Corn Tortillas

      $1.00
    • Flour Tortillas 3

      $2.00
    • Side Cole Slaw

      $5.00
    • Side Mix Veggies

      $5.00

    KIDS

    Kids Food

    • Kids Quesadilla

      $8.00
    • Kids Soft Taco

      $8.00
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      $10.00
    • Kids Burrito

      $10.00
    • Kids Nachos

      $10.00

    Kids Drink

    • Kids Juice

      $2.00
    • Kids Lemonade

      $2.00
    • Kids Soda

      $2.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    If online ordering is disabled, we are not taking to-go orders at this time to better serve our in-house dining guests. Thank you! Our current hours of operation are Monday: 4pm-9pm, Tuesday through Thursday: 4-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 12pm-11pm and Sunday: 12pm-9pm.

    Location

    38 Front St N, Issaquah, WA 98027

    Directions

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    Boston, MA 02210

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