Mera Kitchen Collective

Mexican bread pudding with vanilla, cinnamon, raisins, dulce de leche, whipped cream | vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy

Fresh cantaloupe juice, condensed milk | contains dairy

Half pound wings in Iris’ mole, Guerrero style, made with dried chiles & chocolate, topped with crema & queso fresco, served with corn tortilla | Gluten free, contains dairy (can be omitted)

Cauliflower fritters finished with a tahini lemon sauce | Vegan

Hand-cut with whipped garlic sauce | Vegan, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer

Yemeni-inspired dip of avocado, cilantro, garlic, cumin, green chilies, and lemon, served with tortilla chips. Vegan, gf.

Watermelon with pomegranate molasses, mint, served with/ whipped za'atar feta. Vegetarian, gf. Cheese can be omitted.

Curry cauliflower, zucchini, Persian cucumber, tomatillo, olives | Vegan, gluten free

Spicy Aleppo pepper & honey glaze, served with za’atar whipped feta. Contains dairy, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer

Masa filled with chicken and vegetables, topped with pickled vegetables, served with salsa verde | Gluten free

Our housemade falafel with tahini dipping sauce | Vegan, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer

A favorite. Smoothly blended chickpeas with tahini | Vegan, gluten free Pita and/or carrots available for extra charge | Pita contains gluten

Smoked eggplant tahini dip | Vegan, gluten free Pita and/or carrots available for extra charge | Pita contains gluten

Roasted red pepper & walnut dip with pomegranate molasses & Aleppo pepper | Vegan, gluten free Pita and/or carrots available for extra charge | Pita contains gluten

A market favorite! Iman's soothing red lentil soup served hot | Vegan, gluten free

A market favorite! A quart of Iman's soothing red lentil soup to be enjoyed at home | Vegan, gluten free

Baby watercress & greens, charred corn, pickled jicama, tajin pepitas, queso fresco, tortilla strips, queso fresco, avocado cilantro dressing | Vegetarian, gluten free. (Can be made vegan upon request, see below)

Baby greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, fennel, pomegranate, pickled jalapeno, mint, fried pita, za'atar yogurt dressing (vegan upon request) (Can be made vegan upon request, see below)

Roasted plantains, jasmine rice, avocado, fresh peppers, cucumber, carrots, onions, spiced tomato sauce w/ a side of ginger habanero *hot* sauce | Vegan, gluten free

Peanut butter & cabbage stew with brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and okra. Served with Jasmine rice. | Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, contains peanuts. In my country, every woman keeps a small field: peanuts, okra, sorrel, amaranth. Peanuts go into almost every sauce, and what she does not cook, she sells at the local market.

Chili marinated braised goat, refried beans, white rice, salsa verde & avocado. Gluten-free, dairy-free. Barbacoa is for festivities. For Iris, it carries the memory of those moments back in Cahuatache, where local patron saint feasts brought entire communities together around large pots of barbacoa, cooked to feed everyone.

Three steak tacos with salsa verde, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo and radish served on corn tortillas | Gluten free

Za'atar & paprika marinated chicken breast kebab, served with pita, sumac onions, jalapeno herb sauce, & toum (Can be made gluten free upon request, see below)

Served on pita with sumac onions, jalapeño herb sauce & toum

Kofta seasoned beef patty, griddled beefsteak tomato, sumac onion & parsley, spicy shatta mayo

Fried green tomatoes, jalapeño mayo, black beans, avocado, pickled vegetables, cotija cheese, pan telera

Crispy falafel served in pita with pico de gallo, cilantro tahini, pickled cucumber, lettuce. Vegan.

Spicy Aleppo pepper & honey glaze, served with za’atar whipped feta. Contains dairy, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer

Cardamom & rose scented coconut custard, peach jelly, pistachios | Vegan, gluten free, contains nuts

Avocado Sahawaq (sa-hah-wik) is a recipe Anysa's family made in California, substituting the traditional tomato with avocados. Made of coarse mashed avocado, cilantro, Thai green chili, garlic, lemon, and cumin. Moderate heat level.

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Fresh juice with hibiscus, pineapple, ginger and mint, bottled to go.

Emilienne's ginger juice with mint, tamarind and pineapple. Bottled to go.

Salvadoran style horchata made with morro seeds, peanuts, and milk. Contains dairy, peanuts, sesame. From Vilma: "This is the memory of my mother; the morro trees grew outside my house."

From our friends at Thread Coffee, this Nitro-Infused Cold Brew Coffee features a smooth and bold slow-brewed coffee with a high-caffeine kick and a perfectly creamy finish. Thread's coffees are ethically and transparently sourced from organic growers.

The Better Alternative: better taste, better energy, and a better message. Drink Palestina started with three young friends — Palestinian and Yemeni — who wanted to build something bigger than a beverage. A portion of profits is donated to support Palestine, but the mission goes beyond money. Every can is a reminder that everyday choices matter — what you buy, what you represent, and what you stand for.

A new sparkling water from a local sibling owned business. Naturally essenced, sugar free.

Cola, Lemon-Lime, Orange, & Sugar Free Cola The Better Alternative: better taste, better energy, and a better message. Drink Palestina started with three young friends — Palestinian and Yemeni — who wanted to build something bigger than a beverage. A portion of profits is donated to support Palestine, but the mission goes beyond money. Every can is a reminder that everyday choices matter — what you buy, what you represent, and what you stand for.

Minimal-intervention, bright white wine made with sustainably grown California grapes by Kareen Wine

Cinsault Fresh, fruit-forward dry red, made entirely of Cinsault from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. Medium-bodied red made in a more natural style, yet still approachable and delicious. 1 liter bottle.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Nebbiolo From mountainous Tecate. Semi-carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation in concrete tinajas (amphora) and stainless steel. Named in honor of the winemaker, Maryam's great grandmother, the matriarch Zaza from Azerbaijan

Dry, crisp, aromas of green apple, melon, yellow flowers, and lime. Mouthwateringly with delicate bubbles. Champagne Method.

Vidal Blanc Apricot and apple upfront, so fresh and so clean on the palate, backbone of acidity with pineapple and peach notes on the finish. Rocklands Winery, Maryland. Native yeast fermentation, unfined & unfiltered, no sulfites added.

Chambourcin Tangy raspberry, dark cherry, strawberry, fresh fruit, round fruit, candied fruit, meadow, green grass stalk. Rocklands Winery, Maryland. Native yeast fermentation, unfined & unfiltered, no sulfites added

45% Chardonnay, 15% Grenache Blanc, 10% Tocai Friulano, 7% Orange Muscat, 7% Picpoul, 7% Vermentino, 5% Ribolla Gialla, 2% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Colombard Apple and pear, dried apricot, citrus rind, honey suckle, quince, and a floral note from the Orange Muscat. Juicy and fresh, with light body and lower ABV. The direct-press components accentuate the juicy mouthfeel, create a noticeable tannic structure, and provide a fresh finish.

30% Zinfandel, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Gernache Bright, tart fruit with great clarity, followed by fresh acidity. The Pinot portion of this wine adds an umami earthiness that balances the crunchy red fruit from Zin and Grenache. The Syrah provides a backbone of iron and tannins.

Custom shirt designed by our teammate Garima, inspired by patterns found inside Mera. Printed on a Comfort Colors 100% heavy weight cotton shirt, by Black Collar Screen Printing in Baltimore.

Custom shirt designed by our teammate Garima, inspired by patterns found inside Mera. Printed on a Comfort Colors 100% heavy weight cotton shirt, by Black Collar Screen Printing in Baltimore.

Handmade by our dear friend Yamah & Co with a custom Mera stamp for just the right amount of flair.