DESCANSO MENUS

Dining Menu | Plancha Grill Menu | Beverage Menu

*************

Midweek Lunch Menu
Happy Hour Menu
Brunch Menu
Brunch Beverage Menu
Brunch Plancha Menu
Online Takeout Menu
Catering Menu

---

aperitivos

Chips y Salsa 3
Corn Tortilla Chips and Salsa Frita. Add Chicharrones (1)

Clasico Guacamole 11
Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onion, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Tortilla Chips

Choriqueso Verde 15
Green Chorizo, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Avocado y Chile Toreado Salsa, Spring Onion, Serrano Chiles and Flour Tortillas

Nachos 13
Fresh Tortilla Chips, Poblano Suiza, Tres Quesos, Refried Pinto Beans and Pico de Gallo. Add Chicken (3), Al Pastor (4) or Steak (5)

Diablitos 17
Fire-Roasted Peel & Eat South Pacific Shrimp, Lime, Cotija Cheese and Volcano Salsa

Ceviche Rojo 17
Citrus Marinated Shrimp, Citrus-Tamari Morita Sauce, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumber, Cilantro and Tortilla Chips

Elote Asado 10
Grilled Sweet White Corn, Chile Morita Aioli, Cotija Cheese and Chile con Limon Powder

sopas

Pozole Rojo Cup 6 | Bowl 10
FRI, SAT and SUN ONLY – Hominy, Guajillo Chile Broth, Pulled Pork, Red Onion, Lettuce, Shaved Radish and Oregano

Fideo Cup 5 | Bowl 9
Toasted Noodles, Tomato broth, Avocado, Crema, Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco. Add Chicken (3)

ensaladas

Caesar Salad 11
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico de Gallo and Parmesano Reggiano. Add Chicken (4), Shrimp (6) or Salmon (8)

Ensalada Clasica 10.50
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Queso Fresco, Toasted Pepita Seeds and Agave Lemon Vinaigrette. Add Chicken (4) or Shrimp (6)

para acompanar

Mexican Fried Rice 6
Grilled Vegetables 7
Refried Pinto Beans 5
Serrano Chile Potatoes 6
Volcano Salsa 2

postres

Flan 9
Caramel Baked Custard Flan, Berries and Hibiscus Dust

Tarta de Limon 11
Deconstructed Pie de Limon, Fresh Juiced Lime, Baked Galletas Maria crumbs, Cream Cheese and Raspberry Jam

S’mores Bread Pudding 13
Marshmallows, Mexican Chocolate, Baked Galletas Maria crumbs and “Some More” Roasted Marshmallows

chamacos (kids)

Served w/ Fried Rice & Refried Pinto Beans

Quesadilla 5
Flour Tortilla and Tres Quesos
Add Steak (3) or Chicken (2)

Soft Taco 6
Steak or Chicken Served on a Flour Tortilla

tacos y quesadillas

Tacos

MAKE IT A PLATE: Choose Any Two of the Same Taco or Quesadilla. Comes with a Choice of Side.

El Toro 6.50
Ranchero Steak, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Grilled Onions, Bell Peppers and a Blue Corn Tortilla

Don Chingon 6
Spit-Roasted Al Pastor Pork, Red Onion, Salsa Frita, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Chamoy, Micro Cilantro and Blue Corn Tortilla

Mayan 5.50
Grilled Achiote Marinated Chicken, Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Cilantro and a Blue Corn Tortilla

El Dorado 6.50
Chile Rubbed Mahi Mahi, Chamoy, Mexislaw, Chile Peanuts, Chile Morita Aioli and a Blue Corn Tortilla

The Relleno 5.50
Roasted Anaheim Chile, Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Peppers, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese and a Blue Corn Tortilla

Felipe 9.50
Ribeye Filet Marinated in Garlic, Poblano Chiles, Onions, Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Tomatillo Salsa Cruda and a Blue Corn Tortilla

Volcano 9
Ranchero Steak, Agave Glazed Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Serrano Chiles, Blue Corn and Flour Tortilla, Habanero Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Volcano Salsa and Avocado Toreado Salsa

Quesadillas

All Quesadillas are Open Faced and Made with Flour Tortillas, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde, Cilantro & Cotija Cheese

Queso 5
Carne 7
Al Pastor 6.50
Pollo 5.50
Shrimp 7
Rajas (Vegetables) 5.50

Alambres

Served with Flour Tortillas

Al Pastor 18
Spit-Roasted Pork, Tres Quesos, Bell Peppers, Onions, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles

Carne 19
Filet Steak, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Bacon, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles

Pollo 17
Grilled Chicken, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Bacon, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles

Vegetal 16
Grilled Summer Squash, Broccolini, Bell Peppers, Onions, Tres Quesos, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles

Camaron 20
Grilled Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Onions, Bell Peppers, Bacon, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles

entradas

Crispy Carnitas Skillet 23
Seared Slow Cooked Pork, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Jalapeños, Refried Pinto Beans, Shaved Onion, Serrano Chiles and Corn Tortillas. Add Queso Frito (5)

Carne Asada Skillet 23
Tender Tip Steak, Roasted Poblanos, Grilled Onions, Fingerling Potatoes, Avocado Toreado Salsa, Cotija Cheese, Chile Morita Aioli, Refried Pinto Beans and Blue Corn Tortillas. Add Queso Frito (5)

Short Rib Estofado 34
Braised Short Rib, Guajillo Jus, Avocado Pico, Baby Carrots and Refried Beans and Blue Corn Tortillas

Agave Glazed Salmon 28
7oz Pan Seared Salmon, Mezcal Lemon Agave Glaze, Sweet Peppers, Onions, Summer Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Orange Segments and Chile Con Limon

Paraiso Huachinango MARKET PRICE
Chile Seasoned Deep Fried Whole Red Snapper, Guacamole, Pico do Gallo, Limes, Side Salad and Blue Corn Tortillas

Enfrijoladas de Camaron 24
Grilled Shrimp, Tres Quesos, Two Blue Corn Tortillas, Pinto Bean Sauce, Avocado, Sour Cream, Queso Fresco, Onions, Sesame Seeds and Mexican Fried Rice

Poblano Rajas 22
Poblano Chiles, White Wine Reduction Crema, Onions, Mushrooms, Corn, Serrano Chiles, Tres Quesos and Refried Pinto Beans. Served with Corn Tortillas

At Descanso Mexican Restaurant, we are committed to providing only fresh, high quality ingredients sourced from local farms. We do not cook with lard and we don’t believe in can openers. A majority of our menu is gluten free.

---

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of food-borne illness.

---

All Guest Checks Are Subject to a 3% Surcharge. This charge is not gratuity and is meant to cover increase in wages and Covid-19 related damages.

---

Plancha Menu

A Multi-Course Meal Served “A La Plancha”
Our Taquero Chef’s Cook Your Meal at Your Table
Served with Soup or Salad and Mexican Fried Rice

**Entree Price Below Represents The Entire Coursed Meal… Soup or Salad, Mexican Fried Rice and Entree.**

First Course

sopas

Fideo
Toasted Noodles, Tomato broth, Avocado, Crema, Tortilla Strips and Queso Fresco

ensalada

Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico de Gallo and Parmesano Reggiano

Main Course

Served With Choice of Blue Corn or Flour Tortillas

Choose One of the Following Options:

Pork Loin Alambre 47
Center Cut Pork Loin Marinated Al Pastor Style, Bell Peppers, Tres Quesos and Serrano Chiles

Carne Asada 37
Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Poblanos, Cotija Cheese, White Onions, Fingerling Potatoes, Chile Morita Aioli and Avocado Toreado Salsa

Pollo Maya 36
Achiote Marinated Chicken Breast, Summer Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes and Habanero Pickled Red Onion

Skirt Steak 48
8oz Skirt Steak, Garlic Citrus Marinade, Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Cebollita Onions and Grilled Serrano Chiles

Chile Rellenos 34
Two Roasted Chiles, Tatuma Squash, Corn, Sweet Pepper, Tres Quesos, Salsa Verde and Cotija Cheese

Salmon Con Chile Limon 44
7oz Seared Salmon, Summer Vegetables, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers and Chile Con Limon

Rajas Con Queso 32
Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Roasted Bell Peppers, Onions, Corn, Serrano Chiles and Epazote Herbs. Add Queso Frito (5)

Chamacos

Kids Quesadilla 14
Add Steak (4) or Chicken (3)

Kids Taco 15
Steak Or Chicken

*Kids Meals Come With First Course and Mexican Fried Rice

---

Bebidas y Libaciones

margaritas especiales

El Descanso 11
Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila, Agave, Lime and Orange Make it a Cadillac (3) Or Make it Spicy (1)

Paloma 13
Traditional or Spicy. Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Fresno Chile Syrup or Simple Syrup, Lime, Grapefruit

Bad Hombre 13
Herradura Reposado Tequila, Pineapple, Serrano Chile, Agave, Lime, Salt & Pepper

Olvera Street 13
Pick Your Pepper: Tanteo Habanero, Jalapeño or Chipotle Tequila, Agave, Tangerine, Lime, Raspberry Shrub

Mi Corazón 13
Villa One Silver Tequila, Agave, Blood Orange, Pomegranate, Passionfruit, Lemon

Cucumber + Sal 13
Cucumber Infused El Tesoro Silver Tequila, Cilantro Syrup, Lime, Black Seasalt

Watermelonrita 13
El Jimador Tequila, Watermelon Water, Agave and Lime

Mango 43 13
De Leon Blanco Tequila, Licor 43, Mango Puree, Tajin and Lime.

cocktails especiales

The Mule 13
Grey Goose White Peach and Rosemary Vodka, Ginger Beer, Passion Syrup, Simple Syrup and Lemon Juice.

Límon Sour 13
Ford’s Gin, Earl Grey Tea Cordial, Lemon, Egg White

Zorro 14
Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Cointreau, Blackberry Thyme Cordial, Lime, Peychaud’s Bitters

Hibiscus Smash 12
Tito’s Vodka, Jamaica Flower Syrup, Mint, Lemon

Desperado 13
Bacardi Rum, Cointreau, Orgeat Syrup, Pineapple Juice and Tangerine Juice.

El Jefe 13
Makers Mark Bourbon, Amaro Liqueur, Aperol Liqueur and Lime

Sour de Jalisco 14
Cincoro Blanco Tequila, Egg White, Lemon, Agave Syrup & St. Germain

Ol Fumador 14
Nosotros Mezcal, Morita Syrup, Vanilla Bitters and Morita Chile

sangrias

Sangria Roja 14
Red Wine, House Select Brandy, Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Sangria Blanco 14
White Wine, Svedka Rosé, Rose Water Syrup, Lemon & Strawberry

cervezas botellas

Corona Extra, Pale Lager, Mexico 4.6% (Grupo Modelo) 6
Corona Light, Pale Lager, Mexico 3.7% (Grupo Modelo) 6
Pacifico, Pale Lager, Mexico 4.5% (Grupo Modelo) 6
Dos XX Amber, Vienna Lager, Mexico 4.7% (Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma) 6
Coors Light, Pale Lager, Colorado 4.2%, (Miller-Coors) 6
El Sully, Mexican-American Lager, San Leandro CA 4.8% (21st Amendment) 7
Ordeville, Hazy IPA, California 7.2% (Modern Times) 7
Negra Modelo, Munich Dunkel Lager, Mexico 5.4% (Grupo Modelo) 7
Sierra Nevada, American Pale Ale 5.6% (Sierra Nevada Brew Co) 7
Lagunitas, Indian Pale Ale, California 6.2% (Lagunitas Brewing Co) 7
Buckler, Non-Alcoholic, Netherlands (Heineken Nederland B.V) 5
White Claw Black Cherry, Hard Seltzer, Illinois 5.0% (Mark Anthony Brands) 7

draft cerveza

Four Rotating Draft Handles. Ask Your Bartender or Server for Available Options.

vinos de descanso

---