Bar Amá Menu

Heat-and-serve bowl of our homemade tex-mex queso-”the world’s best queso,” according to bloomberg news. Goes great with everything. *substitutions + modifications politely declined

Grilled squid with capers, green olives, serrano, avocado and celery on a blue corn tostada. It's our favorite part of any meal.

Tart and tender beets paired with spicy kochcocha sauce, crema, herbs, cashews and our house dressing.

Cauliflower with our cilantro and cashew pesto, fresh herbs, lime, and cotija cheese. An all-time favorite. *substitutions + modifications politely declined

Stuffed with gooey, melted chihuahua and fontina cheese as well as mushroom. Served with ranchero sauce. Great on its own, but we like adding ranchero chicken (or soyrizo) to ours too. *PLEASE NOTE // this dish contains eggs & breading; substitutions and modifications are politely declined.

The regional Mexican stew of the moment! Our version is vegan-friendly and features a delicious, thick adobo based on chef Josef's grandma's recipe, King & Hen of the Wood mushrooms, baby turnips and Thumbalina carrots for full, deep flavors. Served with a side of puffy bread--our favorite for dipping. *substitutions + modifications politely declined

Mom’s green chicken enchiladas with tomatillo salsa and cheddar and monterey jack cheeses. We'll cook it for you, so it’s ready to eat. (4) per order. *substitutions + modifications politely declined

The puffy taco (as seen on this season's Netflix Taco Chronicles) is one of the iconic tacos of San Antonio and has been an off-the-menu item at BAR AMÁ since we opened. Fresh masa flash-souffléd so that it puffs up and is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This DIY taco set includes three puffy tacos, cabbage, salsa, crema, onions-cilantro and lime. PLEASE NOTE // Mix and match of different tacos in a single order is unavailable. *substitutions + modifications politely declined

Marinated in our homemade Mexican sriracha. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Comes with homemade flour tortillas and Tex-Mex ranch x raita (crema/yogurt) dip. PLEASE NOTE // allow 30 minutes to prepare. *substitutions + modifications politely declined

House-made. Chips only.

(1) made-to-order. Fluffy, puffy Bäco bread. Our favorite for dipping.

House-made, fresh daily. Salsa only.

Our house-made "Bus Driver" hot sauce.

Crema only.

Avocado only.

Pickled escabeche only.

Signed & gift-wrapped edition of Amá: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen by Josef Centeno & Betty Hallock. ABOUT THE COOKBOOK // Tex-Mex is a delicious, irreverent cuisine that combines the deep traditions of Texan and Mexican cooking. Think meaty stews, breakfast tacos, and tres leches cake. Home cooks will learn how to make them all—in addition to crunchy salads, slow-cooked meats, and fresh cocktails—in this collection of more than 100 recipes from San Antonio native and Los Angeles chef and restauranteur Josef Centeno. Organized into chapters by type of food—including breakfast, vegetables, main courses, desserts, and a super nacho party—this is down-home cooking and grilling at its most inspiring. Presented in a colorful package with more than 100 food and atmospheric photos, this cookbook is a hands-on winner for anyone who loves big flavors, casual parties, and firing up the grill.