Cuchara Menu

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$Mexican, Bar, Brunch

BRUNCH
- Huevos Motuleños
  $18.00
- Brunch salsas
  Morita pepper salsa, burnt serrano pepper salsa, and spicy green salsa. Side of tortilla fritters
  $10.00
- Half Guacamole Cuchara
  $14.00
- Guacamole Cuchara
  Fresh avocado, cheese, onion, serrano pepper and pork rinds. Crunchy pork rinds and tortilla fritters to dip
  $20.00
- Guacamole tradicional
  Fresh avocado, roasted serrano pepper, cilantro. Tortilla fritters to dip
  $14.00
- Onfalia's famous aporreado
  Beef and egg in spicy red salsa. Side of whole black beans and tortillas
  $24.00
- Caldo de camaron
  Spicy shrimp soup. Side of onion, cilantro and bread
  $22.00
- Pozole rojo
  Pork and hominy in spicy red broth. Side of radish, lettuce, lime, and tostadas
  $18.00
- Pozole verde
  Chicken and hominy in spicy green broth. Side of radish, lettuce, lime, and tostadas
  $18.00
- Chilaquiles blancos
  White chilaquiles with side of 2 fried eggs
  $18.00
- Chilaquiles rojos
  Red chilaquiles with side of 2 fried eggs
  $18.00
- Chilaquiles verdes
  Green chilaquiles with side of 2 fried eggs
  $18.00
- Tacos campechanos
  Carnitas and crunchy pork rinds tacos with cilantro and onion on top
  $18.00
- Trio de chilaquiles
  Green, white and red chilaquiles with 3 fried eggs
  $38.00
- Enfrijoladas con tasajo
  Tortilla stuffed with cheese and covered in black bean sauce. Side of thin beef filet strip
  $25.00
- Huevos Chelo
  Fried eggs on top of rolled crunchy potato tacos covered in spicy green salsa topped with onion and cotija cheese. Whole black beans on the side
  $20.00
- Huevos divorciados
  "Divorced" fried eggs on top of tortillas one covered in green salsa and one with red salsa. Side of refried beans
  $13.00
- Lamb barbacoa
  Hidalgo style lamb barbacoa. Side of onion, cilantro and tortillas
  $28.00
- Molletes
  Oven baked bolillos with beans and cheese. Pico de gallo on the side
  $14.00
- Her majesty: Pambazo
  Bread fried in guajillo pepper, stuffed with potato and chorizo, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, cream and spicy green salsa
  $24.00
- Pork carnitas
  Michoacán style tender pork. Side of onion, cilantro and tortillas
  $26.00
- Tacos de chicharron prensado
  Pressed pork belly tacos with cilantro and onion on top
  $18.00
- Dozen chicken in green salsa tamales
  Chicken in green salsa, the KING of tamales
  $32.00
- 1/2 dozen chicken in green salsa tamales
  Chicken in green salsa, the KING of tamales
  $18.00
- Tamaelote
  Corn tamal with esquites (corn nibs), mayo, cheese, and chili powder on top
  $18.00
- Tamal costeno de pollo
  Chicken with hoja santa and red salsa steamed in banana leaves. Side of beans
  $18.00
- Tamal costeno de puerco
  Pork with hoja santa and red salsa steamed in banana leaves. Side of beans
  $18.00
- Torta ahogada
  Carnitas sandwich soaked in salsa
  $22.00
- 1 Taco pork rind
  Pork rinds in green salsa
  $5.00
- 1 Taco potato chorizo
  Potato and chorizo
  $5.00
- 1 Taco refried beans
  refried beans and cheese
  $5.00
- 1 Taco prensado
  Pressed pork belly with cilantro and onion on top
  $6.00
- 1 Taco de barbacoa
  lamb barbacoa
  $6.00
- 1 Taco de carnitas
  Pork carnitas
  $6.00
- 1 Taco de huevo frito
  Fried egg and refried beans
  $5.00
- 1 Taco tasajo
  Salted beef tacos
  $6.00
- 1 Taco campechano
  Carnitas and crunchy pork rinds with cilantro and onion
  $6.00
- 1 Taco De Pollo
  $5.00
- Cazuelita de chicharron en salsa
  Pork rinds cooked in spicy green salsa. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Esquites
  White corn nibs with epazote, Mexican mayo, fresh cheese and chili powder
  $12.00
- Special
  $20.00
Brunch Sides
- Side De Chicharron Prensado
  $6.00
- Side Of Limes
  $1.00
- Side of green salsa Chelo
  $3.00
- Side of garlic sauce
  $3.00
- Side of habanero
  $3.00
- Side of morita salsa
  $3.00
- Side of salsa quemada
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Lucy
  $3.00
- Side of queso fresco
  $3.00
- Side of rice
  $5.00
- Side of whole black beans
  $5.00
- Side of refried beans
  $5.00
- Side of aguacate
  $5.00
- Side of bread
  $2.00
- Side of cilantro
  $1.00
- Side of cream
  $3.00
- Side of onion
  $1.00
- Side of serrano
  $2.00
- Side of tortillas
  $2.00
- Side of guacamole
  $5.00
- Side of lettuce & radish
  $1.00
- Side of tostadas
  $2.00
- Egg
  $2.00
- Side of carnitas
  $6.00
- Side of chicharron prensado
  $8.00
- Side of potato and chorizo
  $5.00
- Side of barbacoa
  $6.00
- Side of chicharron en salsa verde
  $5.00
- Side of chicharrones
  $5.00
- Side of chips
  $2.00
- Side Of Limes
  $1.00
- Small Side Habanero
  $1.00
- Open food $8
  $8.00
- open food $6
  $6.00
FOOD
- Empanada de jaiba
  $8.00
- Pescadilla
  $6.00
- Tostadita de atun
  $8.00
- Taco De Pescado Estilo Baja
  $8.00
- Torta de bacalao
  $14.00
- Salsas de coco con camarones
  $15.00
- Campechana
  $15.00
- Aguachile de camaron
  $14.00
- Caldo lagunero
  $50.00
- Pescado del otro lado
  $60.00
- Arrachera del otro lado
  $50.00
- Pollo del otro lado
  $40.00
- Tostadas de Pulpo
  $14.00
- Torta de Arrachera
  $24.00
- Tacos Arrachera
  $18.00
- 1/2 Caldo Lagunero
  $22.00
- Quesadillas de Arrachera
  $24.00
SIDES
- Side of cilantro
  $1.00
- Side of onion
  $1.00
- Side of tostadas
  $2.00
- Side of serrano peppers
  $2.00
- Side of aguacate
  $5.00
- Side of tortillas
  $2.00
- Side of guacamole
  $5.00
- Side of chips
  $2.00
- Side Of Limes
  $1.00
- $3 Jalapeno Cream
  $3.00
- $3 Tres Chiles Cream
  $3.00
- $3 Habanero-coconut Salsa
  $3.00
- $3 Arbol-coconut Salsa
  $3.00
- $3 Cilantro Cream
  $3.00
- $3 Besito De Mar
  $3.00
- Side of rice
  $5.00
- Side Grilled Veggies
  $6.00
- Side Of Bread
  $2.00
- Mashed Potatoes
  $5.00
- Arranchera Plain
  $12.00
- Frijoles Refritos
  $5.00
APPETIZERS*
- Cazuelita de chicharron en salsa
  Pork rinds cooked in spicy green salsa. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Cazuelita de rajas con crema
  Creamy poblano peppers with fresh cheese. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Ceviche del dia
  Todays ceviche
  $22.00
- Charalitos
  Deep fried whole smelt lake fish. Side of two salsa
  $14.00
- Chicharrones
  Crunchy pork rinds with 2 salsas for dipping
  $13.00
- Esquites
  White corn nibs with epazote, Mexican mayo, fresh cheese and chili powder
  $12.00
- Flautas de res
  Shredded beef crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Flautas de pollo
  Chicken crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Gorditas de chicharron prensado
  Pork belly stuffed corn gorditas. Side of green salsa, raw onions and cilantro
  $18.00
- Tacos Chelo
  Crunchy potato taquitos covered in a very spicy green salsa with raw onions and cotija cheese on top
  $13.00
- Guacamole tradicional
  Fresh avocado, roasted serrano pepper, cilantro
  $14.00
- Tacos dorados de papa con chorizo
  Chorizo and potato crunchy tacos with cream. Side of green salsa
  $13.00
- Picaditas
  Thick corn cakes with refried beans, salsa, cream and fresh cheese
  $16.00
- Quesadillas de huitlacoche
  Black mushroom and cheese quesadillas
  $15.00
- Queso de fogata
  Hot melted cheese with touch of mixe pepper oil and poblano pepper slices. Served with corn tortillas
  $22.00
- Salpicon de res
  Shredded beef with tomato, olives, pickled peppers, cotija cheese and avocado. Side of crunchy tostadas
  $22.00
- Salsas de Cuchara
  Tia Martha (tomatillos and peanuts) 5 chiles (5 peppers and pork rinds) and Quemada (burnt pepper skin) served with tortilla fritters
  $10.00
- Tostaditas de tinga de pollo
  Shredded chicken cooked in tomato and chipotle pepper served on crispy tostadas with refried beans, cream and cheese
  $15.00
- Tacos Crujientes de Jamaica
  Hibiscus flower and cream cheese crunchy tacos in homemade flour tortilla
  $13.00
- Tostaditas del Ajusco
  Crispy tostadas topped with beef and melted cheese, served with side of Lucy's green salsa
  $18.00
- Tacos de tasajo
  Salted beef tacos with side of garlic salsa
  $18.00
- Four Tacos Dorados
  $18.00
SALADS AND SOUPS*
- Chilatole
  Creamy corn masa soup with serrano peppers
  $10.00
- Sopa de tortilla
  Crispy tortillas, avocado, cheese and cream in thick pasilla pepper broth
  $14.00
- Sopa de fideo
  Capelli pasta soup in tomato broth
  $10.00
- Ensalada de arugula con papaya
  Arugula and papaya salad with caramelized walnuts and cilantro vinaigrette
  $14.00
- Ensalada petalos de rosa
  Mixed greens with rose petals, pear, peach, pistachios, and cranberries with orange and guajillo vinaigrette
  $16.00
- Ensalada CDMX
  Mixed greens, cucumber, radish, jicama, pickled onion, avocado, garbanzos, crunchy tortillas, and cotija cheese with spicy peanut vinaigrette
  $16.00
ENTREES*
- Asado de res Dona Julia
  150 year old recipe of tips of beef tenderloin with carrots, potatoes in spicy red salsa. Side of rice and whole black beans
  $34.00
- Encacahuatadas
  Tortilla stuffed with potato, covered in a thick and spicy peanut salsa, raw onions on top. Side of retried beans
  $20.00
- Huachinango Veracruzana
  Veracruz style red snapper filet on top of a plantain and amaranth cake. Side of rice and bread
  $30.00
- Las tres damas
  3 cheese enchiladas. One of each: green, corn, red salsa. Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Mixiotes de camaron
  Spiced shrimp steamed in maguey leaves. Side of guacamole, pickled onions and refried beans
  $30.00
- Mole negro
  34 ingredients for the most complex dish in Mexico. Turkey breast in thick, savory black mole. Side of retried beans and rice
  $34.00
- Mole verde
  Green mole with pork tenderloin. Refried beans, rice and tortillas on the side
  $30.00
- Mula de nopal
  Grilled cactus filet stuffed with panela cheese mounted on morita pepper salsa. Side of refried beans
  $22.00
- Pollo Poblano
  Breast of chicken topped with calabacita squash in poblano pepper cream. Side of yellow corn purée, rice and bread
  $28.00
- Tamal de cazuela
  Deep dish corn cake with huitlacoche (corn mushroom) Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Tasajo y huarache
  Beef filet strip over huarache topped with beans, cream and cheese. Side of guacamole and poblano with onions
  $34.00
- Special
  $18.00
SIDES*
- Side of 5 peppers and pork rinds salsa
  $3.00
- Side of peanut salsa
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Chelo
  $3.00
- Side of garlic sauce
  $3.00
- Side of habanero
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Lucy
  $3.00
- Side of morita salsa
  $3.00
- Side of red salsa quemada
  $3.00
- Side of queso fresco
  $3.00
- Side of rice
  $5.00
- Side of whole black beans
  $5.00
- Side of refried beans
  $5.00
- Side of yellow corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of white corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of avocado
  $5.00
- Side of bread
  $2.00
- Side of cilantro
  $1.00
- Side of cream
  $3.00
- Side of onion
  $1.00
- Side of serrano peppers
  $2.00
- Side of tortillas
  $2.00
- Side of tostadas
  $2.00
APPETIZERS*
- Cazuelita de chicharron en salsa
  Pork rinds cooked in spicy green salsa. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Cazuelita de rajas con crema
  Creamy poblano peppers with fresh cheese. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Ceviche del dia
  Todays ceviche
  $22.00
- Charalitos
  Deep fried whole smelt lake fish. Side of two salsa
  $14.00
- Chicharrones
  Crunchy pork rinds with 2 salsas for dipping
  $13.00
- Esquites
  White corn nibs with epazote, Mexican mayo, fresh cheese and chili powder
  $12.00
- Flautas de res
  Shredded beef crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Flautas de pollo
  Chicken crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Gorditas de chicharron prensado
  Pork belly stuffed corn gorditas. Side of green salsa, raw onions and cilantro
  $18.00
- Guacamole tradicional
  Fresh avocado, roasted serrano pepper, cilantro
  $14.00
- Picaditas
  Thick corn cakes with refried beans, salsa, cream and fresh cheese
  $16.00
- Quesadillas de huitlacoche
  Black mushroom and cheese quesadillas
  $15.00
- Queso de fogata
  Hot melted cheese with touch of mixe pepper oil and poblano pepper slices. Served with corn tortillas
  $22.00
- Salpicon de res
  Shredded beef with tomato, olives, pickled peppers, cotija cheese and avocado. Side of crunchy tostadas
  $22.00
- Salsas de Cuchara
  Tia Martha (tomatillos and peanuts) 5 chiles (5 peppers and pork rinds) and Quemada (burnt pepper skin) served with tortilla fritters
  $10.00
- Tacos Chelo
  Crunchy potato taquitos covered in a very spicy green salsa with raw onions and cotija cheese on top
  $13.00
- Tacos Crujientes de Jamaica
  Hibiscus flower and cream cheese crunchy tacos in homemade flour tortilla
  $13.00
- Tacos dorados de papa con chorizo
  Chorizo and potato crunchy tacos with cream. Side of green salsa
  $13.00
- Tostaditas de tinga de pollo
  Shredded chicken cooked in tomato and chipotle pepper served on crispy tostadas with refried beans, cream and cheese
  $15.00
- Tostaditas del Ajusco
  Crispy tostadas topped with beef and melted cheese, served with side of Lucy's green salsa
  $18.00
- Tacos de tasajo
  Salted beef tacos with side of garlic salsa
  $18.00
- Four Dorados Potato And Chorizo
  $17.00
- Four Tacos
  $24.00
SALADS AND SOUPS*
- Chilatole
  Creamy corn masa soup with serrano peppers
  $10.00
- Sopa de tortilla
  Crispy tortillas, avocado, cheese and cream in thick pasilla pepper broth
  $14.00
- Sopa de fideo
  Capelli pasta soup in tomato broth
  $10.00
- Ensalada de arugula con papaya
  Arugula and papaya salad with caramelized walnuts and cilantro vinaigrette
  $14.00
- Ensalada petalos de rosa
  Mixed greens with rose petals, pear, peach, pistachios, and cranberries with orange and guajillo vinaigrette
  $16.00
- Ensalada CDMX
  Mixed greens, cucumber, radish, jicama, pickled onion, avocado, garbanzos, crunchy tortillas, and cotija cheese with spicy peanut vinaigrette
  $16.00
ENTREES*
- Asado de res Dona Julia
  150 year old recipe of tips of beef tenderloin with carrots, potatoes in spicy red salsa. Side of rice and whole black beans
  $34.00
- Encacahuatadas
  Tortilla stuffed with potato, covered in a thick and spicy peanut salsa, raw onions on top. Side of retried beans
  $20.00
- Huachinango Veracruzana
  Veracruz style red snapper filet on top of a plantain and amaranth cake. Side of rice and bread
  $30.00
- Las tres damas
  3 cheese enchiladas. One of each: green, corn, red salsa. Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Mixiotes de camaron
  Spiced shrimp steamed in maguey leaves. Side of guacamole, pickled onions and refried beans
  $30.00
- Mole negro
  34 ingredients for the most complex dish in Mexico. Turkey breast in thick, savory black mole. Side of retried beans and rice
  $34.00
- Mole verde
  Green mole with pork tenderloin. Refried beans, rice and tortillas on the side
  $30.00
- Mula de nopal
  Grilled cactus filet stuffed with panela cheese mounted on morita pepper salsa. Side of refried beans
  $22.00
- Pollo Poblano
  Breast of chicken topped with calabacita squash in poblano pepper cream. Side of yellow corn purée, rice and bread
  $28.00
- Tamal de cazuela
  Deep dish corn cake with huitlacoche (corn mushroom) Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Tasajo y huarache
  Beef filet strip over huarache topped with beans, cream and cheese. Side of guacamole and poblano with onions
  $34.00
- Special
  $18.00
SIDES*
- Side of 5 peppers and pork rinds salsa
  $3.00
- Side of peanut salsa
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Chelo
  $3.00
- Side of garlic sauce
  $3.00
- Side of habanero
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Lucy
  $3.00
- Side of morita salsa
  $3.00
- Side of red salsa quemada
  $3.00
- Side of queso fresco
  $3.00
- Side of rice
  $5.00
- Side of whole black beans
  $5.00
- Side of refried beans
  $5.00
- Side of yellow corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of white corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of avocado
  $5.00
- Side of bread
  $2.00
- Side of cilantro
  $1.00
- Side of cream
  $3.00
- Side of onion
  $1.00
- Side of serrano peppers
  $2.00
- Side of tortillas
  $2.00
- Side of tostadas
  $2.00
- open food $6
  $6.00
- Open food $8
  $8.00
APPETIZERS*
- Cazuelita de chicharron en salsa
  Pork rinds cooked in spicy green salsa. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Cazuelita de rajas con crema
  Creamy poblano peppers with fresh cheese. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Ceviche del dia
  Todays ceviche
  $22.00
- Charalitos
  Deep fried whole smelt lake fish. Side of two salsa
  $14.00
- Chicharrones
  Crunchy pork rinds with 2 salsas for dipping
  $13.00
- Esquites
  White corn nibs with epazote, Mexican mayo, fresh cheese and chili powder
  $12.00
- Flautas de res
  Shredded beef crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Flautas de pollo
  Chicken crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Gorditas de chicharron prensado
  Pork belly stuffed corn gorditas. Side of green salsa, raw onions and cilantro
  $18.00
- Guacamole tradicional
  Fresh avocado, roasted serrano pepper, cilantro
  $14.00
- Picaditas
  Thick corn cakes with refried beans, salsa, cream and fresh cheese
  $16.00
- Quesadillas de huitlacoche
  Black mushroom and cheese quesadillas
  $15.00
- Queso de fogata
  Hot melted cheese with touch of mixe pepper oil and poblano pepper slices. Served with corn tortillas
  $22.00
- Salpicon de res
  Shredded beef with tomato, olives, pickled peppers, cotija cheese and avocado. Side of crunchy tostadas
  $22.00
- Salsas de Cuchara
  Tia Martha (tomatillos and peanuts) 5 chiles (5 peppers and pork rinds) and Quemada (burnt pepper skin) served with tortilla fritters
  $10.00
- Tacos Chelo
  Crunchy potato taquitos covered in a very spicy green salsa with raw onions and cotija cheese on top
  $13.00
- Tacos Crujientes de Jamaica
  Hibiscus flower and cream cheese crunchy tacos in homemade flour tortilla
  $13.00
- Tacos dorados de papa con chorizo
  Chorizo and potato crunchy tacos with cream. Side of green salsa
  $13.00
- Tostaditas de tinga de pollo
  Shredded chicken cooked in tomato and chipotle pepper served on crispy tostadas with refried beans, cream and cheese
  $15.00
- Tostaditas del Ajusco
  Crispy tostadas topped with beef and melted cheese, served with side of Lucy's green salsa
  $18.00
- Tacos de tasajo
  Salted beef tacos with side of garlic salsa
  $18.00
SALADS AND SOUPS*
- Chilatole
  Creamy corn masa soup with serrano peppers
  $10.00
- Sopa de tortilla
  Crispy tortillas, avocado, cheese and cream in thick pasilla pepper broth
  $14.00
- Sopa de fideo
  Capelli pasta soup in tomato broth
  $10.00
- Ensalada de arugula con papaya
  Arugula and papaya salad with caramelized walnuts and cilantro vinaigrette
  $14.00
- Ensalada petalos de rosa
  Mixed greens with rose petals, pear, peach, pistachios, and cranberries with orange and guajillo vinaigrette
  $16.00
- Ensalada CDMX
  Mixed greens, cucumber, radish, jicama, pickled onion, avocado, garbanzos, crunchy tortillas, and cotija cheese with spicy peanut vinaigrette
  $16.00
ENTREES*
- Asado de res Dona Julia
  150 year old recipe of tips of beef tenderloin with carrots, potatoes in spicy red salsa. Side of rice and whole black beans
  $34.00
- Encacahuatadas
  Tortilla stuffed with potato, covered in a thick and spicy peanut salsa, raw onions on top. Side of retried beans
  $20.00
- Huachinango Veracruzana
  Veracruz style red snapper filet on top of a plantain and amaranth cake. Side of rice and bread
  $30.00
- Las tres damas
  3 cheese enchiladas. One of each: green, corn, red salsa. Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Mixiotes de camaron
  Spiced shrimp steamed in maguey leaves. Side of guacamole, pickled onions and refried beans
  $30.00
- Mole negro
  34 ingredients for the most complex dish in Mexico. Turkey breast in thick, savory black mole. Side of retried beans and rice
  $34.00
- Mole verde
  Green mole with pork tenderloin. Refried beans, rice and tortillas on the side
  $30.00
- Mula de nopal
  Grilled cactus filet stuffed with panela cheese mounted on morita pepper salsa. Side of refried beans
  $22.00
- Pollo Poblano
  Breast of chicken topped with calabacita squash in poblano pepper cream. Side of yellow corn purée, rice and bread
  $28.00
- Tamal de cazuela
  Deep dish corn cake with huitlacoche (corn mushroom) Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Tasajo y huarache
  Beef filet strip over huarache topped with beans, cream and cheese. Side of guacamole and poblano with onions
  $34.00
SIDES*
- Side of 5 peppers and pork rinds salsa
  $3.00
- Side of peanut salsa
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Chelo
  $3.00
- Side of garlic sauce
  $3.00
- Side of habanero
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Lucy
  $3.00
- Side of morita salsa
  $3.00
- Side of red salsa quemada
  $3.00
- Side of queso fresco
  $3.00
- Side of rice
  $5.00
- Side of whole black beans
  $5.00
- Side of refried beans
  $5.00
- Side of yellow corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of white corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of avocado
  $5.00
- Side of bread
  $2.00
- Side of cilantro
  $1.00
- Side of cream
  $3.00
- Side of onion
  $1.00
- Side of serrano peppers
  $2.00
- Side of tortillas
  $2.00
- Side of tostadas
  $2.00
- Side of queso fresco
  $3.00
- Small Habanero Side
  $1.00
APPETIZERS*
- Cazuelita de chicharron en salsa
  Pork rinds cooked in spicy green salsa. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Cazuelita de rajas con crema
  Creamy poblano peppers with fresh cheese. Side of tortillas
  $15.00
- Ceviche del dia
  Todays ceviche
  $22.00
- Charalitos
  Deep fried whole smelt lake fish. Side of two salsa
  $14.00
- Chicharrones
  Crunchy pork rinds with 2 salsas for dipping
  $13.00
- Esquites
  White corn nibs with epazote, Mexican mayo, fresh cheese and chili powder
  $12.00
- Flautas de res
  Shredded beef crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Flautas de pollo
  Chicken crunchy flautas, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese and side of green salsa
  $15.00
- Gorditas de chicharron prensado
  Pork belly stuffed corn gorditas. Side of green salsa, raw onions and cilantro
  $18.00
- Guacamole tradicional
  Fresh avocado, roasted serrano pepper, cilantro
  $14.00
- Picaditas
  Thick corn cakes with refried beans, salsa, cream and fresh cheese
  $16.00
- Quesadillas de huitlacoche
  Black mushroom and cheese quesadillas
  $15.00
- Queso de fogata
  Hot melted cheese with touch of mixe pepper oil and poblano pepper slices. Served with corn tortillas
  $22.00
- Salpicon de res
  Shredded beef with tomato, olives, pickled peppers, cotija cheese and avocado. Side of crunchy tostadas
  $22.00
- Salsas de Cuchara
  Tia Martha (tomatillos and peanuts) 5 chiles (5 peppers and pork rinds) and Quemada (burnt pepper skin) served with tortilla fritters
  $10.00
- Tacos Chelo
  Crunchy potato taquitos covered in a very spicy green salsa with raw onions and cotija cheese on top
  $13.00
- Tacos Crujientes de Jamaica
  Hibiscus flower and cream cheese crunchy tacos in homemade flour tortilla
  $13.00
- Tacos dorados de papa con chorizo
  Chorizo and potato crunchy tacos with cream. Side of green salsa
  $13.00
- Tostaditas de tinga de pollo
  Shredded chicken cooked in tomato and chipotle pepper served on crispy tostadas with refried beans, cream and cheese
  $15.00
- Tostaditas del Ajusco
  Crispy tostadas topped with beef and melted cheese, served with side of Lucy's green salsa
  $18.00
- Tacos de tasajo
  Salted beef tacos with side of garlic salsa
  $18.00
SALADS AND SOUPS*
- Chilatole
  Creamy corn masa soup with serrano peppers
  $10.00
- Sopa de tortilla
  Crispy tortillas, avocado, cheese and cream in thick pasilla pepper broth
  $14.00
- Sopa de fideo
  Capelli pasta soup in tomato broth
  $10.00
- Ensalada de arugula con papaya
  Arugula and papaya salad with caramelized walnuts and cilantro vinaigrette
  $14.00
- Ensalada petalos de rosa
  Mixed greens with rose petals, pear, peach, pistachios, and cranberries with orange and guajillo vinaigrette
  $16.00
- Ensalada CDMX
  Mixed greens, cucumber, radish, jicama, pickled onion, avocado, garbanzos, crunchy tortillas, and cotija cheese with spicy peanut vinaigrette
  $16.00
ENTREES*
- Asado de res Dona Julia
  150 year old recipe of tips of beef tenderloin with carrots, potatoes in spicy red salsa. Side of rice and whole black beans
  $34.00
- Encacahuatadas
  Tortilla stuffed with potato, covered in a thick and spicy peanut salsa, raw onions on top. Side of retried beans
  $20.00
- Huachinango Veracruzana
  Veracruz style red snapper filet on top of a plantain and amaranth cake. Side of rice and bread
  $30.00
- Las tres damas
  3 cheese enchiladas. One of each: green, corn, red salsa. Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Mixiotes de camaron
  Spiced shrimp steamed in maguey leaves. Side of guacamole, pickled onions and refried beans
  $30.00
- Mole negro
  34 ingredients for the most complex dish in Mexico. Turkey breast in thick, savory black mole. Side of retried beans and rice
  $34.00
- Mole verde
  Green mole with pork tenderloin. Refried beans, rice and tortillas on the side
  $30.00
- Mula de nopal
  Grilled cactus filet stuffed with panela cheese mounted on morita pepper salsa. Side of refried beans
  $22.00
- Pollo Poblano
  Breast of chicken topped with calabacita squash in poblano pepper cream. Side of yellow corn purée, rice and bread
  $28.00
- Tamal de cazuela
  Deep dish corn cake with huitlacoche (corn mushroom) Cream on top. Side of refried beans
  $20.00
- Tasajo y huarache
  Beef filet strip over huarache topped with beans, cream and cheese. Side of guacamole and poblano with onions
  $34.00
SIDES*
- Side of 5 peppers and pork rinds salsa
  $3.00
- Side of peanut salsa
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Chelo
  $3.00
- Side of garlic sauce
  $3.00
- Side of habanero
  $3.00
- Side of green salsa Lucy
  $3.00
- Side of morita salsa
  $3.00
- Side of red salsa quemada
  $3.00
- Side of queso fresco
  $3.00
- Side of rice
  $5.00
- Side of whole black beans
  $5.00
- Side of refried beans
  $5.00
- Side of yellow corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of white corn purée
  $5.00
- Side of avocado
  $5.00
- Side of bread
  $2.00
- Side of cilantro
  $1.00
- Side of cream
  $3.00
- Side of onion
  $1.00
- Side of serrano peppers
  $2.00
- Side of tortillas
  $2.00
- Side of tostadas
  $2.00
N/A Beverages
- Mexican Coke
  $4.00
- Coke
  $3.00
- Diet Coke
  $3.00
- Sprite
  $3.00
- Jarritos
  $4.00
- Topo Chico
  $4.00
- Tonic
  $3.00
- Club Soda
  $3.00
- Agua Fresca Glass
  $5.00
- 750ml Bottle Agua Fresca
  $10.00
- Limeade
  $5.00
- Limeade Chamoy
  $6.00
- Limeade Chia
  $7.00
- Orangeade
  $6.00
- Grapefruitade
  $6.00
- Sparkling Hibiscus
  $6.00
- Sparkling Tamarind
  $6.00
- Virgin Mojito
  $8.00
- Virgin Charlie's
  $10.00
- Virgin Bloody Mary
  $8.00
- Iced tea
  $3.00
- Hot tea
  $4.00
- Milk
  $3.00
- Cranberry Juice
  $4.00
- Grapefruit Juice
  $5.00
- Orange Juice
  $5.00
- Shierley Temple
  $6.00
- Sangrita 6oz
  $6.00
- Agua de Piedra
  $7.00
- Agua De Piedra Mineral
  $4.00
- 16 Oz Cubana Mix
  $15.00
- 16 Oz Sangrita Mix
  $15.00
- 16 Oz DF Mix
  $15.00
- Ginger Beer
  $3.00
- Arnold Palmer
  $5.00
- 1L Bottle Agua Fresca
  $15.00
- Limeade Pitcher
  $25.00
- Michelada Mix 750 ml
  $32.00
Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
  $6.00
- Cafe Americano
  $5.00
- Café de Olla
  $5.00
- Café regular
  $4.00
- Café decaf
  $4.00
- Espresso
  $5.00
- Comalillo
  $11.00
- Espresso Doble
  $7.00
- Café con leche
  $6.00
- Cappuccino
  $6.00
- Café Cubano
  $6.00
- Cappuccino con Cajeta
  $8.00
- Iced Coffee
  $6.00
- Lechero
  $8.00
- Creme Bruleé Carajillo
  $15.00
- Carajillo Blanco
  $15.00
- Carajillo Chocolate
  $15.00
- Irish Coffee
  $13.00
Beer
- Bohemia
  $6.00
- Carta Blanca
  $6.00
- Corona
  $6.00
- Corona Premier
  $6.00
- Corona Light
  $6.00
- Estrella Jalisco
  $6.00
- Indio
  $6.00
- Pacifico
  $6.00
- Modelo Especial
  $6.00
- Negra Modelo
  $6.00
- Sol
  $6.00
- Tecate
  $6.00
- Tecate Light
  $6.00
- Victoria
  $6.00
- XX Amber
  $6.00
- XX Lager
  $6.00
- Michelada con Chamoy
  Beer of choice, lime and chamoy
  $8.00
- Michelada con Sangrita
  Beer of choice, lime and home sangrita
  $10.00
- Michelada Cubana
  Beer of choice, lime, homemade tomato mix
  $10.00
- Michelada DF/CUBANA
  $10.00
- Michelada Cuchara
  Beer of choice, lime, chamoy and rum
  $10.00
- Michelada DF
  Beer of choice, lime, Maggi and house secret seasonings
  $10.00
- Michelada Tradicional
  Beer of choice and lime juice
  $8.00
- Michelada con Tamarindo
  Beer of choice, lime and home tamarind juice
  $10.00
House Specialty Cocktails
- Cuchara House Margarita
  Espolon blanco tequila, Pierre Ferrand dry curacao, piloncillo and fresh lime juice
  $10.00
- Paloma
  Espolon blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, chamoy, grapefruit juice and grapefruit soda
  $13.00
- Paloma Tradicional
  Espolón blanco tequila, fresh lime juice and grapefruit soda
  $14.00
- Bandido
  Sotol, fresh lemon juice, chia seeds and a float of Pimm’s #1. An alcoholic variation on Iskate, a beverage of Chihuahua’s native Tarahumara people
  $13.00
- Charlie's Devil
  Espolon blanco tequila, cucumber, blackberry, fresh lemon juice and ginger beer
  $15.00
- The Division Bell
  Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Aperol, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice
  $13.00
- Zapoteco
  Del Maguey Vida mezcal, orange and lime juices, hibiscus, guajillo. Sal de gusano rim
  $14.00
- Margarita con Damiana
  Casamigos blanco tequila, fresh lime juice and herbal-based Damiana liqueur
  $13.00
- Cantinflas
  Espolón añejo tequila, orange peel, bitters, agave
  $14.00
- Obon
  $11.00
- Mezcal Sour
  $12.00
- Margarita Fulana
  $22.00
- Maya-nero
  $14.00
- Brown Sugar
  $14.00
- 3$ MC
  $3.00
- Mardi Gras Flight
  $15.00
Margaritas ALLDAY
- Margarita del dia
  Tequila, fresh lime juice and today’s fresh ingredient.
  $15.00
- 750ml Margarita del dia bottle
  Tequila, fresh lime juice and today’s fresh ingredient.
  $55.00
- Skinny Margarita
  $13.00
- 750ml Skinny Margarita Bottle
  $45.00
- 750ml House Margarita Bottle
  $45.00
- 750ml Michelada Mix
  $35.00
- Carrot Elote Margarita
  $15.00
- Spicy piña margarita
  $15.00
- Pepino mint margarita
  $15.00
- Blackberry apple rita
  $15.00
- Margarita FLIGHT
  $30.00
- 1L Margarita del Dia
  $55.00
DESSERT
- 5 leches
  5 milks cake
  $14.00
- Empanadas de ate con queso
  Guava pate and cheese empanadas
  $10.00
- Empanadas de arroz con leche
  Rice pudding empanadas with side of vanilla ice cream
  $12.00
- Helado de vainilla
  Vanilla ice cream
  $8.00
- Arroz con leche
  $12.00
- Ice Cream Scoop
  $3.00
- Postre de limon
  Creamy lime dessert
  $12.00
- Piña Colada 3 Leches
  $13.00
- Empanada de Cajeta
  $8.00
- Pastel de Chocolate
  $16.00
- Pastel Cucharita
  $16.00
DESSERT
- 5 leches
  5 milks cake
  $14.00
- Empanadas de ate con queso
  Guava pate and cheese empanadas
  $10.00
- Empanadas de arroz con leche
  Rice pudding empanadas with side of vanilla ice cream
  $12.00
- Helado de vainilla
  Vanilla ice cream
  $8.00
- Arroz con leche
  $12.00
- Ice Cream Scoop
  $3.00
- Postre de limon
  Creamy lime dessert
  $12.00
- Piña Colada 3 Leches
  $13.00
- Empanada de Cajeta
  $8.00
- Pastel de Chocolate
  $16.00
- Pastel Cucharita
  $16.00
DESSERT
- 5 leches
  5 milks cake
  $14.00
- Empanadas de ate con queso
  Guava pate and cheese empanadas
  $10.00
- Empanadas de arroz con leche
  Rice pudding empanadas with side of vanilla ice cream
  $12.00
- Helado de vainilla
  Vanilla ice cream
  $8.00
- Arroz con leche
  $12.00
- Ice Cream Scoop
  $3.00
- Postre de limon
  Creamy lime dessert
  $12.00
- Piña Colada 3 Leches
  $13.00
- Empanada de Cajeta
  $8.00
- Pastel de Chocolate
  $16.00
- Pastel Cucharita
  $16.00
DESSERT
- 5 leches
  5 milks cake
  $14.00
- Empanadas de ate con queso
  Guava pate and cheese empanadas
  $10.00
- Empanadas de arroz con leche
  Rice pudding empanadas with side of vanilla ice cream
  $12.00
- Helado de vainilla
  Vanilla ice cream
  $8.00
- Arroz con leche
  $12.00
- Ice Cream Scoop
  $3.00
- Postre de limon
  Creamy lime dessert
  $12.00
- Piña Colada 3 Leches
  $13.00
- Empanada de Cajeta
  $8.00
- Pastel de Chocolate
  $16.00
- Pastel Cucharita
  $16.00
Burmalicious Pop-up Dinner at Cucharita on 3/21
- Burmalicious Pop-up Dinner at Cucharita on 03/21 7:00pm
  $15 prepayment per person is required to secure your reservation and will be reimbursed as a gift card upon seating. Reimbursement applies only to those who attend, and prepayments are non-refundable for no-shows or cancellations. We kindly ask the guests to arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation to keep your seat. While reservations are highly recommended, walk-ins are welcome based on availability. To ensure the best use of space, communal seating may be arranged.
  $15.00
- Burmalicious Pop-up Dinner at Cucharita on 03/21 8:30pm
  $15 prepayment per person is required to secure your reservation and will be reimbursed as a gift card upon seating. Reimbursement applies only to those who attend, and prepayments are non-refundable for no-shows or cancellations. We kindly ask the guests to arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation to keep your seat. While reservations are highly recommended, walk-ins are welcome based on availability. To ensure the best use of space, communal seating may be arranged.
  $15.00

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Cuchara Menu

BRUNCH

Huevos Motuleños

Brunch salsas

Half Guacamole Cuchara

Guacamole Cuchara

Guacamole tradicional

Onfalia's famous aporreado

Caldo de camaron

Pozole rojo

Pozole verde

Chilaquiles blancos

Chilaquiles rojos

Chilaquiles verdes

Tacos campechanos

Trio de chilaquiles

Enfrijoladas con tasajo

Huevos Chelo

Huevos divorciados

Lamb barbacoa

Molletes

Her majesty: Pambazo

Pork carnitas

Tacos de chicharron prensado

Dozen chicken in green salsa tamales

1/2 dozen chicken in green salsa tamales

Tamaelote

Tamal costeno de pollo

Tamal costeno de puerco

Torta ahogada

1 Taco pork rind

1 Taco potato chorizo

1 Taco refried beans

1 Taco prensado

1 Taco de barbacoa

1 Taco de carnitas

1 Taco de huevo frito

1 Taco tasajo

1 Taco campechano

1 Taco De Pollo

Cazuelita de chicharron en salsa

Esquites

Special

Brunch Sides

Side De Chicharron Prensado

Side Of Limes

Side of green salsa Chelo

Side of garlic sauce

Side of habanero

Side of morita salsa

Side of salsa quemada

Side of green salsa Lucy

Side of queso fresco

Side of rice

Side of whole black beans

Side of refried beans

Side of aguacate

Side of bread

Side of cilantro

Side of cream

Side of onion

Side of serrano

Side of tortillas

Side of guacamole

Side of lettuce & radish

Side of tostadas

Egg

Side of carnitas

Side of chicharron prensado

Side of potato and chorizo

Side of barbacoa

Side of chicharron en salsa verde

Side of chicharrones

Side of chips

Side Of Limes

Small Side Habanero

Open food $8

open food $6

FOOD

Empanada de jaiba