DESCANSO MENUS
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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 12
Hass Avocado, Lime, White Onion, Serrano Chiles, Cilantro and Tortilla Chips
Choriqueso Verde 16
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), Carnitas (3), Al Pastor (4) or Steak (6)
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 11
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 12
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Spicy Caesar Dressing, Pico de Gallo and Parmesano Reggiano. Add Chicken (4), Shrimp (6) or Salmon (8)
Ensalada Clasica 11
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. Vanilla Ice Cream (2)
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 6.75
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 10
Ribeye Filet Marinated in Garlic, Poblano Chiles, Onions, Oyster Mushrooms, Tres Quesos, Tomatillo Salsa Cruda and a Blue Corn Tortilla
Volcano 9.50
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 7.25
Al Pastor 6.50
Pollo 5.75
Shrimp 7
Rajas (Vegetables) 5.50
Alambres
Served with Flour Tortillas
Al Pastor 19
Spit-Roasted Pork, Tres Quesos, Bell Peppers, Onions, Avocado Toreado Salsa and Serrano Chiles
Carne 20
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 24
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 35
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 38
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 49
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 33
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
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Fresno Chile Syrup or Simple Syrup, Lime, Grapefruit. Make it Spicy (1)
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
La Neta 13
Jack Daniels Whiskey, Agave Blackberry Puree, Giffard Vanille de Madagascar Liqueur, Lime Juice
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
Ol Fumador 14
Nosotros Mezcal, Morita Syrup, Vanilla Bitters and Morita Chile
sangrias
Sangria Roja 15
Red Wine, House Select Brandy, Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Sangria Blanco 15
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) 8
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
Bubbles:
Korbel Brut- Split 10
Korbel Rosé- Split 10
Louis Perdier Brut -France 32
Blancos:
Kim Crawford (Sauvignon Blanc) – NZ 11/40
San Simeon (Sauvignon Blanc) – Paso Robles 10/36
Bianchi (Pinot Grigio) – Santa Barbara 10/37
Napa Cellars (Chardonnay) – Napa 11/44
Sonoma-Cutrer (Chardonnay) – Russian River 13/48
Caymus Conundrum (White Blend) – California 9/34
Hess Shirtail (Rosé) – California 9/32
Rojos:
Liberty School (Cabernet Sauvignon) – PR 9/32
Justin (Cabernet Sauvignon) – Paso Robles 15/54
Angeline (Pinot Noir) – Sonoma 9/30
Meiomi (Pinot Noir) – California 13/46
Quest by Austin Hope (Cabernet Sauvignon) – Paso Robles 12/42
Prisoner Unshackled (Red Blend) – Napa 12/42
Predator (Red Blend) – Lodi 10/37
Featured Tequilas
Silver/Reposado/Anejo
Herradura 11/12/14
Corralejo 10/11/13
Casamigos 12/13/14
Don Julio 11/12/14
Partida 11/13/15
Patron 12/13/14
Cazadores 10/11/13
Cincoro 13/19/24
El Tesoro 11/13/14
Teremana 11/13/X
Nosotros 10/11/X
Los Sundays 11/12/X
Villa One 11/13/15
Premium Tequilas
Don Julio 70 18
Don Julio 1942 32
Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia 30
Patron Extra Añejo 17
Gran Patron Platinum 27
Gran Patron Burdeos Añejo 99
Herradura Seleccion Suprema 80
Casa Dragones Añejo 29
Cazadores Cristalino 15
Partida Elegante Extra Añejo 74
El Tesoro Paradiso Extra Añejo 26
Alquima Extra Añejo 26
Clase Azul Reposado 27
Rey of Sol Extra Añejo 59
818 Tequila Añejo 19
mezcals
Del Maguey – Chichicapa 15
Del Maguey – San Luis Rio 16
Del Maguey – Minero 20
Del Maguey Flight -All Shots 1oz 32
Casamigos 14
Ilegal – Joven 13
El Silencio – Espadin 11
Nosotros 13
tequila flights
Comes with three 1oz shots. Silver, Reposado and Añejo.
Herradura 25
Partida 24
Cincoro 32
tequilas de la casa
Tanteo Jalapeño 10
Tanteo Habanero 10
Tanteo Chipotle 10
Jose Cuervo Tradicional 9
Hornitos 9
Milagro Silver 9
Villa One Silver 11
El Jimador 9
bebidas
Coca-Cola de Mexico (Bottle) 6
Agua Frescas 5
Seasonal Flavors (Please Inquire)
Fresh Brewed Ice Tea 4
Sole Sparkling Mineral Water 750ml 7
Sole Still Water 750ml 7
Fountain Drinks 3
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Soda, Tonic, Dr. Pepper, Fanta Orange, Lemonade
Q Ginger Beer 8
Hot Tea 6
Fresh Brewed Coffee 5