El Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar Menu

4.8
(225+ Reviews)
  • Mole Menu

    • Rojo

      The traditional fiesta dish of Mexico. Every area has its own version, the most famous being the one from Puebla It is a very dark, strong-tasting version with a considerable amount of anise added. Ours is a lighter version. Typical of many other religions, especially guerrero. It is made with 32 ingredients: Chile ancho and guajillo many herbs and spices, tomatoes, tomatillos, plantains, sesame seeds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and chocolate.
    • Negro

      The king of moles. It is sweet and almost black in color. Having over 28 ingredients, including chile chihuacle. mulatos, pasilla, and variety of seeds, spices and nuts which contribute to its thickness. It has a well-rounded intense and earthy flavor. The toasting and charring of the seeds and ingredients, is essential to its dark color and rich taste.
    • Verde

      The classic green mole which gets its color from an assortment of herbs and seeds from central and southern Mexico. This is a complex sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro,epazote and pumpkin seeds. One of the subtlest, most elegant dishes on the menu.
  • Entradas/Appetizers

    • Queso Fundido

      Chihuahua cheese, roasted peppers, and chorizo sausage served with homemade tortillas.
      $15.00
    • Guacamole

      Has avocado, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, jicama, cilantro, and lime.
      $12.00
    • Esquite

      Fresh corn off the cob, house-made lime, mayo, and queso cotija.
      $11.00
      Esquite
    • Trio Salsas

      Three salsas Molcajete, Quisada (fried), Piña con Habanero served with homemade corn tortilla chips.
      $8.00
    • Huarachitos Alebrije

      3 handmade mini masa tortillas with a sampler salsa of guajillo, salsa verde, mole negro topped with diced onion, queso fresco, and sour cream.
      $11.00
    • Ayamole

      Comforting soup with wood-grilled string green beans, Mexican pumpkin, and grilled corn drizzled with guajillo sauce.
      $10.00
    • Albondigas Al Chipotle

      100% black Angus beef meatballs, gluten-free served with string beans.
      $11.00
      Albondigas Al Chipotle
    • Enchiladas Potosinas

      Corn masa turnover stuffed with queso fresco & garnish with sour cream, avocado, and radishes.
      $11.00
      Enchiladas Potosinas
    • Ceviche de Pulpo

      Fresh octopus, pineapple, cucumber, tomato, onion, and Serrano peppers. Served with a homemade tamarind balsamic vinegar.
      $17.50
    • Sopa De Tortilla

      Crispy tortilla soup with onion, sour cream, queso fresco, pork skin, and dry pasilla peppers.
      $11.00
      Sopa De Tortilla
  • Fuerte/Entrees

    • Cochinita Pibil

      Achiote-marinated chunks of farm suckling pig roasted in banana leaves, black beans, and salsa
      $25.00
      Cochinita Pibil
    • Pato O Cordero Enchipoltado

      Chipotle sauce with your choice of duck or rack of lamb served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes.
      $29.00
    • Parrillada para Dos

      Grilled tender pieces of marinated skirt, steak, chicken, roasted veggies, grilled onions, Mexican chorizo, and grilled Penel cheese, garnished with roasted jalapeño served with beans (serves 2 people).
      $90.00
    • *Pescado A La Mexicana

      Pan-seared salmon with tomatoes, onion, serrano peppers, and Cambray potatoes.
      $24.00
    • Fajitas

      Succulent tender slices of marinated skirt steak, chicken, shrimp, or all 3. Cooked in mesquite grill with sautéed onions, queso fresco, sour cream, pico de gallo, grilled jalapeño and black beans, and just-made corn tortillas to make your tacos
    • Enchiladas Vegetarianas

      A medley of roasted vegetable enchiladas with creamy tomatillo sauce Chihuahua cheese and herby rice.
      $21.00
    • Chiles Rellenos De Verduras

      Stuffed poblano peppers with vegetables in roasted tomatillo sauce with melted cheese and rice
      $18.00
    • Chuleta De Puerco

      Grilled pork chop in Guajillo sauce served with two pork tamales Rojos drizzled with sour cream.
      $21.00
    • Pozole Del Dia

      Pork hominy soup served with white cabbage, onion, pork skin, radishes, lime & two crispy taquitos. (Ask your server for todays offering)
      $19.00
    • Carne en Su Jugo

      Steak swimming in tomatillo-Serrano broth, pinto beans, bacon, and avocado.
      $26.00
      Carne en Su Jugo
    • Carne Asada Tampiqueña

      Skirt steak with cheese, enchilada, and Guajillo sauce, guacamole, and black beans.
      $35.95
    • *Camarones a La Poblana

      Garlic marinated pink shrimp in smooth poblano cream sauce, served with white rice and crispy garnish
      $26.00
      *Camarones a La Poblana
    • Tacos Al Carbon

      Chicken, steak, or pastor served with black beans & cactus salad.
  • Algo mas/ Sides

    • Picositos Chiles Alebrije

      Sautéed Jalapeños & Onions seasoned with salt & lime.
      $4.00
    • Arroz a la Mexicana/ Rice

      White Rice, carrots and peas.
      $4.00
    • French Fries

      $4.00
      French Fries
    • Cactus Salad

      $4.00
    • Frijoles Negros/ Black Beans

      Black beans cooked to perfection.
      $4.00
    • Side of Plantains with Sour Cream and Cheese

      $7.00
    • Extra Tortillas

      Handmade Tortillas
      $2.00
    • Dozen Tortillas

      $6.00
    • Side of Mole

      $6.00
    • Salsa

      $1.50
  • Kids Menu

    • Sincronizadas

      A sandwich made with ham, cheese, and Papas Fritas.
      $11.00
    • Pollo Empanizado con Papas

      Chicken nuggets served with french fries.
      $13.00
    • Quesadillas de Queso Chihuahua

      Chihuahua cheese quesadillas and flour tortillas served with rice and beans.
      $12.00
    • Taquitos Dorados kids

      Crispy chicken taquitos drizzled with sour cream, queso, fresco and black beans.
      $10.00
    • Quesadilla con queso

      Single cheese quesadilla.
      $6.00
    • French Fries

      $4.00
      French Fries
  • Soft Drinks

    • Water of the Day

      $3.00
    • Fountain Drinks

      $3.50
      Fountain Drinks
    • Jarritos

      $4.00
    • Non-Alcoholic Drink

      $7.95
  • Coffee & Tea

    • Coffee

      $3.00
      Coffee
    • Decaf Coffee

      $3.00
      Decaf Coffee
    • Hot chocolate

      Mexican hot chocolate.
      $4.00
      Hot chocolate
    • Hot Tea

      $3.00
      Hot Tea
    • Lattes

      $5.00
      Lattes
    • Cappuccino

      Hot only
      $4.60
    • Espresso

      Double shot
      $3.50
      Espresso

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