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    Paraiso Mexican Restaurant

    1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

    Washington, DC 20003


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    Featured Items

    • Carne Asada Burrito

      Carne de vaca ternera, grilled scallion, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.
      $19.00
    • Classic Lime Margarita

      $15.00+
    • Esquite

      $8.00

    Paraiso Main Menu

    Botanas

    • Totopos y Salsa

      House-made salsa Molcajete, Oaxaqueña and Salsa Verde, served with corn tortilla chips
      $15.00
    • Guacamole

      Avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime served with tostadas
      $15.00
    • Guacamole Trio

      Guacamole trio, Macha Mango, Charcoal tomatillo and Cangrejo.
      $25.00
    • Extra Chips

      $3.00
    • Extra tortillas (3pcs)

      $5.00

    Antojitos

    • Duck Gyoza Curry Verde

      SEARED DUCK GYOZAS, CILANTRO JALAPENO CURRY, HERBS, ROASTED KABOCHA
      $15.00
    • Avocado Salad con Carnitas

      Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomatoes, red pockled daikon, red onion & feta cheese.
      $27.00
    • Duck Wonton Tortilla Soup

      TRES CHILES BROTH, GROUND DUCK AND CHICKEN WONTONS, AVOCADO, CREMA, QUESO COTIJA
      $17.00
    • Sopa de Tortilla

      $16.00
    • Mejillones en Curry

      Mussels curried in spicy cilantro coconut milk, served with corn bread
      $22.00
    • Hamachi Crudo Tostada

      YELLOWTAIL HAMACHI, GUAJILLO PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE, AVOCADO, HERB SALAD, CRISPY SHALLOTS
      $21.00
    • Camaron Wontons

      SHRIMP WONTONS, CHILI CRISP GARLIC SAUCE, PAN SEARED SHRIMP WONTONS, HERB SALAD, SALSA MACHA
      $17.00
    • Aguachile De Camaron

      SHRIMP, CILANTRO SERRANO AGUACHILE, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, CHILI CRISP OIL, CRISPY ONIONS
      $17.00
    • Salmon Crudo

      Cured salmon, mango habanero sauce, spiced orange salad
      $18.00
    • Ensalada Paraiso

      Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, carrots, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas (vg)
      $13.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Spicy peanut butter and cashew butter, avocado, mole crumble.
      $15.00
    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

      Strawberry, yuzu vinaigrette, spiced almonds, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija (VEG)
      $17.00

    Burritos

    • Carnitas Burrito

      Carnitas, Mexican rice, pickled red onion, habanero sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.
      $18.00
    • Carne Asada Burrito

      Carne de vaca ternera, grilled scallion, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.
      $19.00
    • Chicken Burrito

      Grilled chicken , Mexican rice, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, chihuahua sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.
      $18.00
    • Al Pastor Burrito

      Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers. served with cook salsa verde.
      $18.00
    • Cauliflower Burrito

      Crispy cauliflower, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, avocado sauce, salsa verde, grilled scallions, crispy onion. Served with corn tortilla chips and pink mole sauce.
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Burrito

      Grilled shrimp, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, mango pico, salsa habanero. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.
      $19.00
    • Salmon Burrito

      Seared salmon, seasoned rice, avocado, plantain crisp, poblano cream sauce
      $18.00

    Quesadillas

    • Al Pastor Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, al pastor pork shoulder, roasted poblano pepper, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro.
      $17.00
    • Steak Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, Carne asada, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, cilantro, chiles escabeche.
      $18.00
    • Carnitas Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, carnitas braised pork shoulder, pickled red onions, habanero salsa, pork rind crumbs, cilantro.
      $17.00
    • Quesabirria

      Braised lamb, onions, avocado sauce, consommé
      $22.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, adobo grilled chicken, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli.
      $17.00
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, grilled shrimp seasoned with 7 spices, mango relish, mango habanero pico, cilantro.
      $18.00
    • Cauliflower Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, roasted cauliflower, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, crispy plantains crumbs.
      $17.00
    • Tres Quesos Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend.
      $13.00

    Mains

    • Pato y Hoisin Mole

      DUCK CONFIT, HOISIN MOLE, LIME CARROT CABBAGE SALAD, SQUASH, HAND PRESSED CORN TORTILLAS
      $40.00
    • Chicken Mole

      HALF ROASTED CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, PLANTAINS, HOUSE MADE MOLE NEGRO
      $32.00
    • NY Strip Steak

      CACAO ENCRUSTED NY STRIP STEAK, CARAMELIZED NAPA CABBAGE, AU POIVRE SAUCE
      $37.00
    • SHORT RIB Y MOLE VERDE

      BRAISED SHORT RIB, MOLE VERDE
      $35.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Three sherred chicken enchiladas, gratinated cheese, creamy green sauce, romaina lettuce, cotija cheese, side of refrito pinto beans.
      $30.00
    • Branzino a la Brasa

      BRANZINO FILET TOPPED WITH LUMP CRAB MEAT, PEPITA SAUCE, CRISPY POTATOES, MACHA OIL
      $32.00
    • Seared Salmon

      Seared salmon, poblano cream sauce, seasoned rice, charred corn
      $34.00
    • Cauliflower Mexican Bowl

      Rice or Kale salad, pico de gallo, corn, black beans, crema fresca
      $24.00
    • Beef Enchiladas

      Braised beef short ribs, salsa Verde, pickled onions, crema
      $19.00

    Tacos

    All of our tacos are on hand pressed corn tortillas.
    • Taco Trio

      Any 3 tacos, served on our handmade corn tortillas.
      $18.00
    • 10 Taco Box

      10 tacos of your choice - mix and match!
      $55.00
    • 20 Taco Box

      20 tacos of your choice - mix and match!
      $85.00
    • Rice & Beans

    • Salsas

      $2.00
    • Birria Taco Trio

      Three braised lamb tacos, queso chihuahua, avocado sauce, served with consomé
      $22.00

    Sides

    Spicy cashew butter, avocado, mole crumbles
    • Frijoles Negros

      $8.00
    • Arroz

      $8.00
    • Yuca Frita

      $8.00
    • Plátanos y Queso Cotija

      $8.00
    • Esquite

      $8.00
    • Refried Pinto Beans

      $8.00
    • Side Of Fruit

      $5.00
    • Side Whipped Potatoes

      $8.00
    • Side Broccolini

      $8.00
    • Side Salad

      $6.00

    Bag Fee

    • Disposable Carryout Bag

      $0.05

    Lunch

    Botanas

    • Totopos y Salsa

      House-made salsa Molcajete, Oaxaqueña and Salsa Verde, served with corn tortilla chips
      $15.00
    • Guacamole

      Avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime served with tostadas
      $15.00
    • Guacamole Trio

      Guacamole trio, Macha Mango, Charcoal tomatillo and Cangrejo.
      $25.00
    • Extra Chips

      $3.00

    Antojitos

    • Avocado Salad con Carnitas

      Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomatoes, red pockled daikon, red onion & feta cheese.
      $27.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Spicy peanut butter and cashew butter, avocado, mole crumble.
      $15.00
    • Ensalada Paraiso

      Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, carrots, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas (vg)
      $13.00
    • Mejillones en Curry

      Mussels curried in spicy cilantro coconut milk, served with corn bread
      $22.00
    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

      $17.00
    • Duck Wonton Tortilla Soup

      $17.00
    • Camaron wontons

      $17.00
    • Tuna salad

      $19.00
    • Duck gyoza curry verde

      $15.00
    • Hamachi crudo tostada

      $21.00
    • Aguachile de Camaron

      $17.00
    • Sopa de Tortilla

      $16.00

    Quesadillas

    • Al Pastor Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, al pastor pork shoulder, roasted poblano pepper, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro.
      $17.00
    • Quesabirria

      Braised lamb, onions, avocado sauce, consommé
      $22.00
    • Carnitas Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, carnitas braised pork shoulder, pickled red onions, habanero salsa, pork rind crumbs, cilantro.
      $17.00
    • Cauliflower Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, roasted cauliflower, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, crispy plantains crumbs.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, adobo grilled chicken, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli.
      $17.00
    • Tres Quesos Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend.
      $13.00
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, grilled shrimp seasoned with 7 spices, mango relish, mango habanero pico, cilantro.
      $18.00
    • Steak Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, Carne asada, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, cilantro, chiles escabeche.
      $18.00

    Burritos

    • Al Pastor Burrito

      Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers. served with cook salsa verde.
      $18.00
    • Carnitas Burrito

      Carnitas, Mexican rice, pickled red onion, habanero sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.
      $18.00
    • Cauliflower Burrito

      Crispy cauliflower, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, avocado sauce, salsa verde, grilled scallions, crispy onion. Served with corn tortilla chips and pink mole sauce.
      $18.00
    • Chicken Burrito

      Grilled chicken , Mexican rice, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, chihuahua sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Burrito

      Grilled shrimp, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, mango pico, salsa habanero. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.
      $19.00
    • Carne Asada Burrito

      Carne de vaca ternera, grilled scallion, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.
      $19.00
    • Salmon Burrito

      $18.00

    Mains

    • Mexican Bowl

      $24.00
    • Avocado Salad with Carnitas

      $27.00

    Tacos

    All of our tacos are on hand pressed corn tortillas.
    • Taco Trio

      Any 3 tacos, served on our handmade corn tortillas.
      $18.00
    • Taco Combo with Rice and Beans

      Three tacos with a side of rice & refried beans.
      $26.00
    • 10 Taco Box

      10 tacos of your choice - mix and match!
      $55.00
    • 20 Taco Box

      20 tacos of your choice - mix and match!
      $85.00
    • Rice & Beans

    • Salsas

      $2.00
    • Birria Taco Trio

      $22.00

    Sides

    Spicy cashew butter, avocado, mole crumbles
    • Arroz

      $8.00
    • Frijoles Negros

      $8.00
    • Yuca Frita

      $8.00
    • Plátanos y Queso Cotija

      $8.00
    • Esquite

      $8.00
    • Refried Pinto Beans

      $8.00
    • Sour cream (2oz)

      $2.00

    Lunch Desserts

    • Tres Leches

      $13.00
    • Torre de Chocolates

      $13.00

    Cafe

    Coffees

    • Cafe de Paraiso

      $5.00
    • Cafe de Olla

      $5.00
    • Montana Blanca

      $5.00
    • Churro Latte

      $6.00
    • Barista special

      $6.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $4.00
    • Chai Latte

      $5.00
    • Espresso

      $3.00
    • Macchiato

      $3.50
    • Cortado

      $3.50
    • Cappuccino

      $4.00
    • Latte

      $5.00
    • Flat White

      $5.00
    • Americano

      $4.00
    • Redeye

      brewed coffee topped with a shot of espresso
      $4.00
    • Decaf

      $4.00
    • Brewed Drip Coffee

      $3.00
    • Cold Brew

      $4.00
    • Brewed Drip Coffee REFILL

    • Add Baileys

      $5.00
    • Add Tia Maria

      $5.00
    • Matcha Latte

      $5.00
    • Hot Tea

      $4.00
    • Matcha Fresa Iced

      $7.00
    • Regular milk

      $3.50
    • Oat Milk

      $4.00
    • Almond Milk

      $4.00

    Desserts To-Go

    • Tres Leches

      $12.00
    • Torre de Chocolate

      $12.00

    Cocktails-To Go

    Bring the flavors of Paraiso home! All of our cocktails to go include salts and dehydrated garnishes for the full experience.
    • Classic Lime Margarita

      $15.00+
    • El Diablo Margarita

      $18.00+
    • Passion Fruit Margarita

      Tequila, Passionfruit Juice, Triple sec, Lime
      $18.00+
    • Sangria (32oz serves 6)

      $45.00
    • Mariposa Margarita

      $20.00+

    N/A Beverages To-Go

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $4.00
    • Cranberry juice (12oz bottle)

      $6.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.00
    • Guava Juice (12oz bottle)

      $8.00
    • Hibiscus (12oz bottle)

      $10.00
    • Horchata (12oz bottle)

      Rice base, cinnamon, almond milk.
      $12.00
    • Jarritos

      $5.00
    • Lemonade (12oz bottle)

      $10.00
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Mexican Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Saratoga Sparkling Water 750oz

      $6.00
    • Saratoga Still Water 750oz

      $6.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water, 16oz

      Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
      $4.00

    Full cakes

    Our full cakes need 24h notice. Please email hola@paraisotaqueria.com for inquiries.
    • Tres Leches - full cake (24h notice required)

      $70.00
    • Torre de Chocolate - full cake (24h notice required)

      $70.00
    • Lemon Cake

      $25.00
    • Banana Bread

      $25.00
    • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

      $25.00

    Pastries

    • Banana Bread

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Blueberry Muffin

      $4.00
    • Strawberry Empanada

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $2.00

    Liquors

    • Tia Maria shot

      $5.00
    • Baileys

      $5.00
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    All hours
    Sunday10:45 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday10:45 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Creative cuisine inspired by the streets and home kitchens of Mexico.

    Location

    1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003

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