Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria Menu

1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC 20003
  • Botanas

    • Totopos Y Salsa

      House make salsas: Morita, Oaxaqueña and salsa verde. served with corn tortilla chips
      $15.00
    • Guacamole

      avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime served with tostadas
      $15.00
    • Guacamole Trio

      Guacamole trio, Macha Mango, Charcoal tomatillo and Cangrejo.
      $25.00
    • Extra Chips

      $3.00
  • Antojitos

    • Avocado Salad Con Carnitas

      Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomatoes, red pockled daikon, red onion & feta cheese.
      $27.00
    • Pork Ribs

      $21.00
    • Tostada De Cangrejo

      Crab, guacamole, escabeche, mascarpone, cilantro
      $18.00
    • Tuna Tartar Mango Tostada

      $26.00
    • Tuna Tataki

      $28.00
    • Ensalada Paraiso

      Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, carrots, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas (vg)
      $12.00
    • Roasted Beets Salad

      $16.00
  • Burritos

    • Carnitas Burrito

      Carnitas, Mexican rice, pickled red onion, habanero sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.
      $18.00
    • Carne Asada Burrito

      Carne de vaca ternera, grilled scallion, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.
      $19.00
    • Chicken Burrito

      Grilled chicken , Mexican rice, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, chihuahua sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.
      $18.00
    • Al Pastor Burrito

      Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers. served with cook salsa verde.
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Burrito

      Grilled shrimp, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, mango pico, salsa habanero. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.
      $19.00
    • Cauliflower Burrito

      Crispy cauliflower, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, avocado sauce, salsa verde, grilled scallions, crispy onion. Served with corn tortilla chips and pink mole sauce.
      $18.00
  • National Burrito Day

    • Carne Asada Burrito

      $15.00
    • Chicken Burrito

      $15.00
    • Carnitas Burrito

      $15.00
    • Al Pastor Burrito

      $15.00
    • Cauliflower Burrito

      $15.00
    • Shrimp Burrito

      $15.00
  • Quesadillas

    • Al Pastor Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, al pastor pork shoulder, roasted poblano pepper, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro.
      $17.00
    • Steak Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, Carne asada, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, cilantro, chiles escabeche.
      $18.00
    • Carnitas Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, carnitas braised pork shoulder, pickled red onions, habanero salsa, pork rind crumbs, cilantro.
      $17.00
    • Barbacoa Quesadilla

      Braised lamb, onions, avocado sauce, consommé
      $22.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, adobo grilled chicken, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli.
      $17.00
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, grilled shrimp seasoned with 7 spices, mango relish, mango habanero pico, cilantro.
      $18.00
    • Cauliflower Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend, roasted cauliflower, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, crispy plantains crumbs.
      $17.00
    • Tres Quesos Quesadilla

      Mexican cheese blend.
      $13.00
  • Mains

    • Bone Marrow

      $23.00
    • Costillas De Cordero

      Grilled lamb chop, roasted brussels and kabocha, mole verde pipian, chimichurri, pickled pepers.
      $43.00
    • Chicken Mole

      half chicken, grilled then roasted, served with mole sauce, fried plantains, served with a side of rice
      $36.00
    • Grilled Ribeye

      14 oz rib eye, macha marinade, grilled chili lime broccolini, roasted maitake mushrooms, squash blossom, dried mole crumble.
      $46.00
    • Short Rib W/ Mole Verde

      Braised short rib, mole verde, whipped potatoes, salsa macha, roasted corn, brussel sprouts.
      $43.00
    • Short Rib Taquitos

      Taquitos filled with short rib and queso, topped with ensalada, crema cotija, salsa verde, side of pinto beans.
      $30.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Three sherred chicken enchiladas, gratinated cheese, creamy green sauce, romaina lettuce, cotija cheese, side of refrito pinto beans.
      $30.00
    • Pulpo A La Brasa

      Coconut butter squash puree, chard octopus, lemon, dried mole.
      $32.00
    • Branzino A La Brasa

      Chayote salad, garlid aioli, tortillas
      $42.00
    • Taquitos Dorados De Papas

      Three crispy flautas stuffed with potatoes and cheese, refrito pinto beans, red and green cabbage salad, red beet honey dressing.
      $28.00
    • Chicken Milanesa

      Crispy bread Chichen, kale, pickle chiles, chipotle aioli, avocado, pinto bean, cheese, served with side salad
      $18.00
    • Mexican Bowl

      Rice or Kale salad, pico de gallo, corn, black beans, crema fresca
      $24.00
  • Tacos

    • Taco Trio

      Any 3 tacos, served on our handmade corn tortillas.
      $18.00
    • Taco Combo

      Three tacos with a side of rice & refried beans.
      $26.00
    • 10 Taco Box

      10 tacos of your choice - mix and match!
      $55.00
    • 20 Taco Box

      20 tacos of your choice - mix and match!
      $85.00
    • Birria Combo

      THREE BRAISED BRAISED SHORT RIB TACOS, QUESO CHIHUAHUA, AVOCADO SAUCE, SERVED WITH CONSOMÉ.
      $29.00
  • Sides

    • Frijoles Negros

      $8.00
    • Arroz

      $8.00
    • Yuca Frita

      $8.00
    • Plátanos Y Queso Cotija

      $8.00
    • Esquite

      $8.00
    • Refried Pinto Beans

      $8.00
    • Side Of Fruit

      $5.00
    • Side Whipped Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Side Broccolini

      $8.00
  • Starters

    • Totopos Y Salsa - Breakfast

      $12.00
    • Guacamole - Breakfast

      $14.00
    • Guacamole Trio - Breakfast

      $22.00
    • Extra Chips

      $3.00
  • Sides

    • Yuca Frita

      $8.00
    • Plátanos Y Queso Cotija

      $8.00
  • Breakfast Tacos

    • Taco Chorizo Con Huevo

      Eggs, chorizo, habanero, queso, lettuce, radish
      $4.00
    • Taco Papas Con Huevo

      Eggs, potatoes, escabeche, queso, lettuce, crema
      $4.00
    • Taco Jamon Con Huevo

      Eggs, ham, pico de gallo, lettuce, crema
      $4.00
    • 10 Breakfast Taco Box

      10 of our breakfast tacos - mix and match! All of our tacos come on handmade corn tortillas.
      $40.00
  • Burritos

    • Burrito Chorizo Con Huevo

      Rice, eggs, chorizo, habanero, queso, lettuce, radish
      $10.00
    • Burrito Papas Con Huevo

      Rice, eggs, potatoes, escabeche, queso, lettuce, crema
      $10.00
    • Burrito Jamon Con Huevo

      Rice, eggs, ham, pico de gallo, lettuce, crema
      $10.00
  • Quesadillas

    • Quesadilla Chorizo Con Huevo

      Eggs, chorizo, habanero, queso, lettuce, radish
      $12.00
    • Quesadilla Papas Con Huevo

      Eggs, potatoes, escabeche, queso, lettuce, crema
      $12.00
    • Quesadilla Jamon Con Huevo

      Eggs, ham, pico de gallo, lettuce, crema
      $12.00
  • Mains

    • Sandwich Mananero

      Brioche, two eggs, queso, chipotle mayo, lettuce. tomatoes, choice of ham or bacon. Includes Side Salad
      $12.00
    • Chilaquiles Con Huevo

      Crispy tortilla chips, salsa verde, sunny side up egg, crema, escabeche.
      $10.00
  • Starters

    • Totopos Y Salsa

      Three Mexican mild spicy sauce. Morita, Oaxaquena & Verde criolla.
      $15.00
    • Guacamole

      Our traditional Guacamole base with a choice of Macha Mango, Charcoal tomatillo or Cangrejo.
      $15.00
    • Guacamole Trio

      Traditional Guacamole base topped with Mancha mango, Charcoal tomatillo & Cangrejo.
      $25.00
    • Queso Fundido

      Oaxaca mixed gratinated cheese, choise of chorizo or poblano peppers and truffle oil, served with housemade tortillas.
      $16.00
  • Small Plates

    • Mejillones En Curry

      Mussels curried in spicy cilantro coconut broth, served with blue corn bread ( GF )
      $24.00
    • Tostada De Cangrejo

      Crab, guacmole, escabeche, mascarpone & cilantro.
      $18.00
    • Ceviche Acapulco

      Red Snapper, red onions, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, chile quebrado & blood orange hibiscus sauce.
      $29.00
    • Ensalada Paraiso

      Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas, Cheff suggestion to add protein.
      $12.00
    • Roasted Beets Salad

      $16.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Spicy cashew butter, peanut butter, avocado, mole crumbs.
      $15.00
    • Avocado Salad Con Carnitas

      $27.00
    • Arroz Frito

      $18.00
  • Mains

    • Crispy Chicken And Waffles

      House made crispy waffle, pineapple aioli, chicken, home fries, chile arbol syrup.
      $28.00
    • Avocado Salad Con Carnitas

      $27.00
    • Chicken Milanesa

      Crispy bread Chichen, kale, pickle chiles, chipotle aioli, avocado, pinto bean, cheese, served with side salad
      $18.00
    • BLT Sandwich

      $18.00
    • Chilaquiles Con Huevo

      choice of salsa verde or salsa rojo, sunny side up egg, crema, escabeche (add your choice of protein grilled adobo chicken, carnitas, carne asada)
      $18.00
    • Sopes De Cangrejo

      Two housemade sopes, guacamole, crab, escabeche, mascarpone, scallions, dried mole & salad.
      $18.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      $16.00
    • El Benedicto

      House made corn patties, refried pinto beans, salsa hollandaise, pickled onions
      $20.00
    • Desayuno Tostadas

      $16.00
    • Omelet Verduras

      Three eggs omelette, potatoes, cauliflower, mole verde, side of multigrain
      $20.00
    • Steak Con Huevo

      7 oz hanger steak marinated with adobo sauce, housemde macha potatoes, avocado, two eggs, dried mole, cotija cheese & tostadas.
      $33.00
    • Tres Leches French Toast

      $17.00
    • Breakfast Taco Trio

      Breakfast Tacos served on corn tortillas
      $16.00
    • Taquitos Con Papa

      $22.00
    • Breakfast Taco Combo

      $26.00
    • Avocado Toast Huarache

      $27.00
  • Sides

    • Black Beans

      $8.00
    • Arroz

      $8.00
    • Fried Yuca

      $8.00
    • Fried Plantains & Cotija

      $8.00
    • Refried Pinto Beans

      $8.00
    • Esquite

      $8.00
    • Fresh Fruit

      $6.00
    • Side Of Bacon

      $6.00
    • Papas De La Casa

      $6.00
    • Side Of Egg (2)

      $5.00
    • Single Waffle

      $12.00
  • Desserts To-Go

    • Tres Leches

      $8.00
    • Torre De Chocolate

      $8.00
    • La Mora

      $8.00
  • Coffees

    • Cafe De Paraiso

      Our signature coffee made with house-made horchata. Contains almond milk.
      $6.00
    • Chai Latte

      $5.00
    • Matcha Latte

      $5.00
    • Americano

      $4.00
    • Brewed Drip Coffee

      $4.00
    • Cappuccino

      $5.00
    • Cafe De Olla

      $5.00
    • Cortado

      $3.50
    • Cold Brew

      $4.00
    • Espresso

      $3.00
    • Macchiato

      $3.50
    • Latte

      $5.00
    • Decaf Coffee Drip

      $4.00
    • Decaf Coffee Cappuccino

      $5.00
    • Decaf Coffee Latte

      $5.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $4.50
    • Iced Coffee

      $4.00
    • Iced Latte

      $5.00
    • Redeye

      $4.00
    • Large Cappuccino

      $5.75
    • Large Drip Coffee

      $5.75
    • Large Latte

      $5.75
    • Large Tea

      $4.00
  • Pastries

    • Assorted Cookie Box | 6 Cookies

      $8.00
    • Combo Box | 6 Pastries

      Mix and match between 6 different pastries house-made by Blenda. Empanadas, cookies, and bread! Great to share.
      $22.00
    • Cookies

      $4.00
    • Empanada

      $4.00
    • Banana Bread

      $4.00
    • Mantecadas

      $4.00
    • Mexican Brownie

      $4.00
    • Lemon Loaf

      $4.00
    • Pumpkin Bread

      $4.00
    • Polvorones

      $4.00
  • Cocktails-To Go

    • Classic Lime Margarita

      $15.00
    • El Diablo

      $18.00
    • Passion Fruit Margarita

      Tequila, Passionfruit Juice, Triple sec, Lime
      $18.00
    • Jamaica Margarita

      $18.00
    • Kiss Me Gingerly

      Vodka, ginger sysup, pineapple, citrus
      $18.00
  • N/A Beverages To-Go

    • Horchata

      Rice base, cinnamon, almond milk.
      $8.00
    • Hibiscus Tea

      $8.00
    • Lemonade

      $8.00
    • Mexican Coke

      $4.00
    • Mexican Sprite

      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.00
    • Saratoga Still Water 750oz

      $6.00
    • Saratoga Sparkling Water 750oz

      $6.00
    • Topo-Chico Sparling Water 16oz

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
  • Retail

    • Ghia

      $30.00
    • Paraiso Reusable Tote

      $15.00
  • Market Wine

    • Fleurie La Madone

      $30.00
    • Chinon

      $32.00
    • Vino Di Anna-Palmento

      $40.00
    • Arreniño

      $44.00
    • Vorias & Helios

      $40.00
    • Hoof & Lur

      $25.00
    • La Perlina

      $20.00

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