Mera Kitchen Collective

Cauliflower fritters finished with a tahini lemon sauce | Vegan

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

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

Refried beans, shredded cheese, lamb chorizo, pickled jalapeños, served with tortilla chips | Gluten free

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

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

Spicy peanut sauce, scallions, pickled okra. Served with curry ranch | Gluten free ingredients, shared fryer

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, asparagus, 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

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.

Chicken leg quarter in pumpkin seed mole verde with epazote, refried beans, red rice, and pickled red onion garnish. Gluten-free, dairy-free. Pollo en Pipían Verde dates back to the pre-Hispanic period. Growing up in Cacahuatache, Iris remembers it by its aroma, the scent of epazote filling the air. A wild herb native to Mexico, its flavor resembles a more acidic version of coriander with a hint of lemon.

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)

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, cucumber & tomato tahini salad, pickled cucumber, pita | vegan

Ice box cake, Maria cookies, sweet cream, peaches & apricot | Vegetarian, contains gluten & dairy From Vilma: "I love this cake, and so does my family. I love to change up the fruits in it too!"

With chocolate crust and cinnamon sugar rice crispies

Cardamom & rose scented coconut custard, seasonal toppings | Vegan, gluten free, contains nuts

Toasted phyllo, crushed pistachio, rosewater syrup | Vegan Price per individual piece

Organic medjool dates filled with cacao nibs, raw honey, and sea salt. Dipped in Jinji's dark chocolate. Nut free, gluten free. Price per piece.

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.

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

Cola, Lemon-Lime, Orange, & Sugar Free Cola

A medium-bodied skin contact white, this is a blend of 150 year-old vine Merweh from the Qannboubine Valley and young Sauvignon Blanc from the Bekaa Valley. Fresh, lively, mildly aromatic, and with a medium tannic structure, this is a diverse and food-friendly wine. 1 litre bottle.

Ward is a Lebanese direct-pressed Rosé made of 100% Syrah grapes. Ward was fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in neutral oak barrels. Unfined, unfiltered. Enjoy this wine chilled!

This fresh and fruit-forward dry red is made entirely from Cinsault. Lebanon's Bekaa Valley is famed for its viticulture, and this medium-bodied red is made in a more natural style, yet still approachable and delicious. 1 litre bottle.

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.