
Mexican
Paraiso Mexican Restaurant
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
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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.$25.00Extra Chips
$3.00Extra 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$17.00Sopa 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!$85.00Rice & 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
Bag Fee
Lunch
Botanas
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$22.00Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
$17.00Duck Wonton Tortilla Soup
$17.00Camaron wontons
$17.00Tuna salad
$19.00Duck gyoza curry verde
$15.00Hamachi crudo tostada
$21.00Aguachile de Camaron
$17.00Sopa 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.$19.00Salmon Burrito
$18.00
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!$85.00Rice & Beans
Salsas
$2.00Birria Taco Trio
$22.00
Sides
Spicy cashew butter, avocado, mole crumbles
Lunch Desserts
Cafe
Coffees
Cafe de Paraiso
$5.00Cafe de Olla
$5.00Montana Blanca
$5.00Churro Latte
$6.00Barista special
$6.00Hot Chocolate
$4.00
Chai Latte
$5.00Espresso
$3.00Macchiato
$3.50Cortado
$3.50Cappuccino
$4.00Latte
$5.00Flat White
$5.00Americano
$4.00Redeye
brewed coffee topped with a shot of espresso$4.00Decaf
$4.00Brewed Drip Coffee
$3.00Cold Brew
$4.00Brewed Drip Coffee REFILL
Add Baileys
$5.00Add Tia Maria
$5.00Matcha Latte
$5.00Hot Tea
$4.00Matcha Fresa Iced
$7.00Regular milk
$3.50Oat Milk
$4.00Almond Milk
$4.00
Desserts To-Go
Cocktails-To Go
Bring the flavors of Paraiso home! All of our cocktails to go include salts and dehydrated garnishes for the full experience.
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$4.00Cranberry juice (12oz bottle)
$6.00Ginger Ale
$4.00Guava Juice (12oz bottle)
$8.00
Hibiscus (12oz bottle)
$10.00
Horchata (12oz bottle)
Rice base, cinnamon, almond milk.$12.00Jarritos
$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$4.00Orange Juice
$4.00Saratoga Sparkling Water 750oz
$6.00Saratoga 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.
Pastries
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
| Sunday | 10:45 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:45 am - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Creative cuisine inspired by the streets and home kitchens of Mexico.
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