The Painted Burro Menu

219 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
  • Cocktails To-Go

    • Coconut Margarita

      tequila blanco, dry curacao, coconut, lime, agave
      $11.00
    • Mango+Pineapple Margarita

      tequila blanco, triple sec, mango + pineapple. lime
      $11.00
    • Spiced Cranberry Margarita

      tequila blanco, triple sec, spiced cranberry syrup, lime
      $11.00
    • Cactus Flower Margarita

      tequila blanco, creme de violette, prickly pear liqueur, lime
      $11.00
  • Additions

    • Tamal Ranchero

      chicken tinga, spicy chipotle rancheros, mexican crema, salsa verde
      $13.00
    • Ribeye Tenderloin

      charred broccoli, tres quesos whipped potatoes, chimichurri
      $28.00
  • Appetizers

    • El Nacho "Knockout" Dip Trio

      house made oven-roasted tomato salsa, house vegetarian black beans, cheese dip+pico de gallo, bag of "El Nacho" Chips
      $12.00
    • 1/2 Quart Of House Salsa & EL Nacho Chips

      house made oven-roasted tomato salsa 16 oz + El Bag of Nacho Chips
      $10.00
    • Chips & Guacamole

      avocados, cilantro, sea salt & white onion served with a side of corn tortilla chips
      $10.00
    • Chipotle Queso Dip

      warm tres quesos + monterey pepper jack cheese, spicy pork chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, served with corn tortilla chips
      $13.00
    • Nachos

      chorizo de la casa, pork charro beans, cabbage & jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja & chipotle mayo
      $15.00
    • Cholo Corn Esquites

      avocado mousse, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne
      $9.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      bacon, herbs, pickled red onions, crema mexicana, orange + cholula vinaigrette
      $9.00
    • Dos Empanadas

      fried corn masa, tres quesos, beef, spinach, smoked tomato salsa, crema mexicana, radish & frisée salad, cotija
      $10.00
    • Tuna Ceviche

      lime, watermelon + mango, guacamole serrano, plantain chips
      $15.00
    • Papas Bravadas

      crispy potatoes, chipotle queso, tomato mermelada, cotija
      $8.00
    • Chipotle Meatballs (Albondigas)

      $11.00
    • Shrimp Al Ajillo

      garlic, mezcal, chipotle butter, tres quesos, stone ground corn grits
      $13.00
    • "El Nacho" Tortilla Chips Bag

      The Burro's own brand of tortilla chips El Nacho! Non GMO, gluten free, vegan and no preservatives, we're excited for you to try what we think are simply the best chip around!
      $6.00
  • Entrées

    • Fajitas

      rajas, rice + beans, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream + homemade flour tortillas
      $18.00
    • Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

      smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro
      $17.00
    • Pork Carnitas Enchiladas

      red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantro
      $18.00
    • Heirloom Squash Enchiladas

      butternut squash+brussles sprouts, fall puree, pomegranate seeds, arugula+pickled onions
      $18.00
    • Street Cart Chicken

      roasted half chicken, achiote-citrus marinade, kale & fried plantain, creamy poblano rice, tamarind butter
      $21.00
    • Chicken Chimichanga

      crispy fried flour burrito stuffed with chicken tinga, saffron rice, black beans + tres quesos, topped by melted cheese, ranchero sauce, guacamole, baja crema + chipotle mayo
      $19.00
    • Yucatan Meatloaf

      two eggs "soleado," spicy ground sirloin, chorizo, ham, chicharron, green olives + toasted almonds, chipotle mayo, cotija, cheesy grits, ranchero sauce
      $18.00
    • Grilled Atlantic Swordfish

      creamy coconut rice, mango salad, cilantro
      $24.00
    • Extra Corn Tortillas

      three additional warm corn tortillas
      $3.00
    • Extra Flour Tortillas

      three additional warm flour tortillas
      $3.00
  • Tacos

    • Birria Taco

      adobo grilled corn tortilla, tres quesos, adobo braised beef, cilantro, red onions, radish, birria sauce
      $6.50
    • Sirloin Steak Taco

      crunchy + soft tortillas, tres quesos, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, cotija, crispy onions
      $7.50
    • Cilantro Grilled Chicken Taco

      crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotija
      $6.00
    • Crispy "Baja Style" Fish Taco

      fried fish, savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro
      $7.00
    • Buffalo Cauliflower Taco

      roasted cauliflower, buffalo sauce, avocado crema,, celery slaw, cotija, pepitas
      $5.50
    • Short Rib "Double Stack" Taco

      crunchy + soft tortillas, tres quesos, beef carnitas, poblano + onions, mexican crema, cotija
      $7.00
    • Pork Carnitas Taco

      tomatillo salsa verde, pineapple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortilla
      $6.00
    • Gulf Shrimp "Diablo" Taco

      spicy grilled shrimp, guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion
      $7.00
    • Blackened Mahi Mahi Taco

      jicama + pineapple salsa, radish + frisee salad, guacamole, baja mayo
      $7.00
    • Heirloom Squash Taco

      brussels sprouts, cranberry mermelada, spiced pepitas, cotija
      $5.50
    • Make It A Meal!

      add rice + beans to your choice of tacos.
      $5.00
  • Salads

    • Beet Salad

      goat cheese croquetas, arugula, jalapeno croutons, honey thyme vinaigrette
      $10.00
    • Burro Salad

      romaine, cherry tomato, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette
      $12.00
    • Kale Salad

      tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing
      $9.00
  • Tortas

    • Carnitas Cubano Torta

      pork carnitas, sliced ham, swiss cheese, jicama + apple slaw, pork charro beans, salsa "mil islas", cilantro
      $14.00
    • Chicken Milanesa Torta

      crispy chicken breast, tres quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic + chipotle aioli
      $12.00
    • Burro Burger

      pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado agave salsa, chipotle aioli, toasted brioche bun, served with papas bravas
      $16.00
  • Desserts

    • Tres Leches Cake

      milk-soaked vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, strawberries
      $10.00
    • Burro Churros

      brown butter churros, cinnamon + sugar, spicy dark chocolate dipping sauce
      $11.00
  • Kids

    • Kids Quesadilla

      grilled flour tortilla with tres quesos and your choice of pork carnitas, grilled chicken or vegetarian refried beans side of corn, beans, sour cream and watermelon
      $8.00
    • Kids Dos Tacos

      two soft corn tortillas with tres quesos and your choice of pork carnitas, grilled chicken or vegetarian refried beans side of corn, beans, sour cream and watermelon
      $8.00
    • Kids Hot Dog

      griddled hot dog, bun, side of ketchup, corn and watermelon
      $8.00
  • Sides

    • Side Of Creamy Poblano Rice

      creamy yellow rice, poblano peppers + onions, cotija
      $5.00
    • Side Of Oaxaca Cheese Grits

      stone ground corn grits, tres quesos
      $4.00
    • Side Of Kale + Plantains

      sautéed kale, white onions, crispy plantains
      $7.00
    • Side Of Mexican Rice

      mexican red rice
      $5.00
    • Side Of Cabbage Slaw

      jalapeño cabbage slaw, pickled carrots, scallions
      $4.00
    • Side Pork Charro Beans

      pinto + black pork charro beans
      $4.00
    • Side Of Flour Tortillas

      three warm flour tortillas
      $3.00
    • Side Vegetarian Beans

      refried vegetarian beans
      $4.00
    • Side Of Corn Tortillas

      $3.00
  • Retail + PX Rewards

    • Burro Hat

      $25.00
    • Burro Beanie

      $25.00
    • Burro T-Shirt

      $30.00
    • El Nacho Flight

      $30.00
    • Skip The Wait Reservation

      $75.00
    • Three Course Dinner For 2

      $100.00
    • Cocktail Class For 4

      $20000.00
    • Three Course + Pairing For 4

      $250.00

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