Cielo Rojo 7056 CARROLL AVE
BRUNCH MENU
BRUNCH
- VEGAN CHILAQUILES$15.00
house heirloom chips tossed in choice of salsa roja or verde, drunken mushrooms, frijoles negros refritos, cashew cream, & guacamole (vegan/contains nuts)
- HUEVOS CON MOLE$16.00
Bed of mole topped with 2 fried over-medium farm eggs and served w/fried papas, fried epazote, rajas (poblano peppers & onions) and avocado *GF/contains nuts in mole/contains pork juice in mole
- HUEVOS CON SALSA MACHA$16.00
2 over-medium eggs over bed of black refried beans topped w/salsa macha and queso fresco & served w/avocado and papas w/herbs. *contains nuts/vegetarian/GF
- HUEVOS RANCHEROS$15.00
two cage-free organic fried eggs, served w/house tortillas, melted Oaxacan cheese, duo of salsas (verde & ranchera), pinto beans, queso fresco, & guacamole
- HUEVOS REVUELTOS CON CHORIZO$16.00
scrambled eggs w/chorizo & papas served w/ tortillas, fried plantains, pinto beans, queso fresco, house-made chiles en escabeche & guacamole
- HUEVOS REVUELTOS: A LA MEXICANA$16.00
scrambled local organic cage-free eggs a la mexicana (jalapenos, tomatoes & onions), served with hand made heirloom corn tortillas, fried plantains, pinto beans, queso fresco, chiles en vinagre & guacamole
- NOPALES REVUELTOS$16.00
eggs w/nopales, garlic, & onions topped w/queso fresco & served w/herbed papas, avocado , salsa verde & house salad w/jalapeño dressing
- HEIRLOOM SAVORY WAFFLE$14.00
*house favorite* freshly house-made heirloom corn waffles with topped with local smoked ham, Oaxacan cheese, organic grilled corn, watercress, queso fresco, avocado, jalapeño vinaigrette and local maple syrup
- PAN FRANCES$14.00
brandy soaked french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mezcal mascarpone, & local maple syrup
- CHILAQUILES$15.00
Heirloom corn chips tossed in a choice of salsa roja or verde topped w/2 fried over-medium cage-free farm eggs, frijoles negros refritos, queso fresco, cashew cream, & guacamole
- HUITLACOCHE SCRAMBLE$16.00
Huitlacoche, corn, mushroom, epazote, & Oaxacan cheese scramble served with a house salad with jalapeño vinaigrette & avocado & a side of herbed breakfast potatoes & salsa ranchera. *GF/Vegetarian
- KIDS BRUNCH PLATTER$12.00
scrambled eggs with melted cheese served with side of papas and refried beans
- KIDS FRENCH TOAST$8.00
single french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mascarpone, & local maple syrup
- BRUNCH PAPAS WITH HERBS$5.00
Fried potatoes tossed with herbs *GF/VEGAN
- EGGS$2.75+
choice of style
LUNCH
- GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS$11.00
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
- TRIO OF SALSAS$3.00
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
- SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA$9.00
Single Oaxacan cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegetarian/GF
- GORDITAS$11.00Out of stock
two patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add 'optional' chorizo, they are no longer vegan)
- FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE$11.00
(a favorite appetizer!) rolled tortillas stuffed w/sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cashew cream & lettuce (*vegetarian/GF)
- NOPALES TOSTADAS$12.00
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, queso fresco, chile de arbol salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegetarian/contains nuts/GF
- TINGA TOSTADAS$12.00
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, organic chicken tinga, queso fresco, cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (GF/contains nuts)
- CARNITAS TOSTADAS$12.00
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, orange & beer braised carnitas, queso fresco, salsa macha (contains peanuts), cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (*CONTAINS nuts & trace gluten from beer in carnitas)
- ENSALADA DEL MERCADO$13.50
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF
- ENSALADA DE BETABEL$12.00
Local roasted beets, chipotle -ginger vinaigrette, orange slices, radish, cherry tomatoes, almonds, spring mix greens, watercress & feta *vegetarian/GF/contains nuts/vegan version available
- VEGETARIAN POZOLE ROJO (W/QUESO FRESCO)$14.00Out of stock
Red chiles hominy stew topped with avocado, queso fresco, cashew cream, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/vegetarian/contains nuts/medium spice)
- POZOLE ROJO W/ CHICKEN$18.00Out of stock
Red chiles hominy stew topped with chicken, avocado, cashew cream, queso fresco, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/contains nuts/medium spice)
- NOPALES TACO$4.00
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
- DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO$4.00
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
- PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO$4.00
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
- CARNITAS TACO$4.25
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten
- CHICKEN TINGA TACO$4.25
local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF
- CHICKEN MOLE TACO$4.25
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice
- PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO$4.25
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF
- HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA$16.00
- CHEESE QUESADILLA$13.50
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
- QUESA BIRRIA$20.00
*house favorite of 3 mini quesadillas stuffed w/braised grass-fed short ribs and served with guacamole, onion, radishes and cilantro & beef consume *GF
- QUESADILLAS$15.00
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese & your choice of fillings w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
- ENCHILADAS$16.00
House rolled heirloom tortillas stuffed with a filling choice & served w/rice, guacamole, pinto beans, & topped w/queso fresco & choice of sauce
- KIDS QUESADILLA$9.00
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken tinga or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans
- KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER$12.00
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans *contains gluten
- KIDS ENCHILADAS$12.00
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)
- SIDE SALAD$6.00
- AVOCADO SIDE$3.50
- 2 OZ QUESO FRESCO$0.75
- 2 OZ CASHEW CREAM$0.75
- THE WORKS$1.75
- 2 OZ SALSA$1.25
- 16 oz SALSA$10.00
- TOSTADAS$1.20+
- TORTILLAS$1.00+
- TRIO OF SALSAS$3.00
ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic
- RICE$3.50
- PINTO BEANS$3.50
- REFRIED BLACK BEANS$3.50
- FRIES$6.00
house cut fries
- PLANTAINS$5.00
- GUACAMOLE$2.00+
avocado, jalapenos, onions, lime, & cilantro
DESSERTS
BRUNCH BEBIDAS
- COLD BREW$4.50
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico
- COLD BREW + HORCHATA$5.00
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts
- CALABASH HOT TEA$4.00
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)
- VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE$4.00
- MIMOSAS$9.00
- VIGILANTE OAXAQUEÑO$12.00
Vigilante “El Fuego” cold brew coffee, horchata, Cazadores reposado tequila, mole bitters *contains nuts/vegan
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VEGAN DAILY FOOD MENU
VEGAN ANTOJITOS
- GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS$11.00
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
- VEGAN NOPALES TOSTADAS$12.00
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, arbol-jalapeno salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegan/contains nuts/GF
- VEGAN FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE$11.00
(a favorite appetizer!) Rolled tortillas stuffed w/ sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, cashew cream & lettuce *vegan/gluten-free
- GORDITAS$11.00Out of stock
two patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream *vegan/GF (when you add 'optional' chorizo, they are no longer vegan)
- VEGAN SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA$9.00
Vertage Oaxacan cashew cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegan/GF
VEGAN ENSALADAS & SOPAS
- VEGAN ENSALADA BETABEL$12.00
Local roasted beets, chipotle -ginger vinaigrette, orange slices, radish, cherry tomatoes, almonds, spring mix greens, watercress, & cashew cream on the side
- VEGAN ENSALADA DEL MERCADO$13.50
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, cashew cream, & jalapeño vinaigrette
- VEGAN POZOLE ROJO$13.00Out of stock
Red chiles hominy stew topped with avocado, cashew cream, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/vegan/contains nuts/medium spice)
VEGAN TACOS
- NOPALES TACO$4.00
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
- DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO$4.00
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
- PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO$4.00
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
VEGAN QUESADILLAS
- VEGAN QUESADILLAS$15.00
Heirloom corn tortillas filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below (up to 2 choices) topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas
- VEGAN HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA$16.00
New special! Large single quesadilla filled w/ Vertage cashew cheese, huitlacoche (corn smut) guisado, organic cremini mushrooms, fresh corn, and fresh epazote leaves *VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE
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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- MARACUYA AGUA FRESCA$6.00
Organic Strawberries, lemon, chia & touch agave *GF/vegan
- MANGO-CHILE AGUA FRESCA$6.00
Mango-chile agua fresca served w/chamoy & tajin rim Kids get a lollipop
- JAMAICA AGUA FRESCA$5.00
House-made hibiscus tea agua fresca
- HORCHATA$5.00
almond & rice milk w/cinnamon & agave *contains nuts/vegan
- TAMARINDO-CHIA AGUA FRESCA$5.00
house made tamarindo agua fresca with chia seeds
- HOUSE LEMONADE$5.00
fresh squeezed lemon juice, agave, & water
- CALABASH GARVEY'S GHOST ICED TEA$5.00
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)
- COLD BREW$4.50
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico
- COLD BREW + HORCHATA$5.00
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts
- MAINE ROOT MEXICAN COLA$3.50
- MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRING WATER$3.00
- PONCHE NAVIDEÑO$7.00Out of stock
Mexican Christmas HOT fruit punch made w/apples, pears, guavas, tejocotes, spices, tamarindo, ginger, hibiscus, & piloncillo.
- CALABASH HOT TEA$4.00
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)
- VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE$4.00
- HOT COCOA$7.00
organic fair trade cocoa, cane sugar, spices & touch chile hot chocolate made w/almond milk *vegan/organic/contains nuts
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
MARGARITAS
- HOUSE MARGARITA$11.00
Fresh lime juice, agave & choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal w/chile-lime salt rim
- TAMARINDO-CHIA MARGARITA$12.00
House-made tamarindo juice, agave, lime, Cazadores reposado tequila *GF/VEGAN
- JALAPEÑO BASIL MARGARITA$12.00
House-made jalapeño-basil lemonade, agave with a choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal
- HIBISCUS MARGARITA$12.00
House-made hibiscus tea, agave, lime & choice of tequila or mezcal
- PALOMA$12.00
Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, Cazadores reposado tequila, lime, agave, & Mountain Valley natural sparkling water *GF/VEGAN
- MANGO-CHILE MARGARITA!$13.00
Mango cucumber agua fresca, lime, agave, & Cazadores reposado tequila w/chamoy rim, tamarindo-chile straw & mango-chile lollipop
- HOUSE MARGARITA MIX$15.00+
take our house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) home w/you and mix w/any tequila or mezcal (2oz) & shake w/ice for a delicious treat
- NON-ALCOHOLIC MARGARITA$8.00
house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) and seedlip
COCKTAILS
- SPIKED PONCHE NAVIDEÑO$14.00
Mexican Christmas WARM fruit punch spiked w/vodka & made w/apples, pears, oranges, guavas, tejocotes, spices, tamarindo, ginger, hibiscus, & piloncillo.
- LA BUENA VIDA$14.00
Del Maguey VIDA mezcal, Carpano Antica, Aperol, & Regans orange bitters. *a mezcal play on a Negroni
- LA ROSA$12.00
Fresh lemon juice, agave, hibiscus, & rose water w/ Código Rose tequila
- FUNKY FRIDA$11.00
Calabash “Frida-licous” iced tea, house made lemonade & vodka
- EL CHARRO$10.00
Maine root Mexi-cola, Cimarron blanco tequila, & fresh lime juice
- VIGILANTE OAXAQUEÑO$12.00
Vigilante “El Fuego” cold brew coffee, horchata, Cazadores reposado tequila, mole bitters *contains nuts/vegan
- ICED CHATA-NOG$11.00
Paranubes Mexican rum, house-made horchata & cinnamon *contains nuts/vegan
- SPIKED HOT COCOA$12.00
organic fair trade cocoa, cane sugar, spices & touch chile hot chocolate made w/almond milk spiked with our Banhez Mezcal*vegan/organic/contains nuts
CERVEZA & HARD SELTZERS
- DENIZEN'S BORN BOHEMIAN PILS$6.00
Higher ABV and American hops make this red ale American in style. Medium-light in body, the subtle notes of blackberry and pine from the hops complement malt flavors of caramel and sourdough, making for a wonderfully rounded beer.
- PACIFICO$6.00
A light Pilsner-style lager with a hearty, crisp taste of citrus and ocean mist.
- NEGRA MODELO$6.00
12oz bottle Munich Dunkel-style Lager gives way to a rich flavor and remarkably smooth taste. Modelo Negra contains Water, Barley Malt, Non-malted Cereals and Hops.
- SOUTH SIDE IPA$6.00
- VICTORIA$6.00
- MONOPOLIO LAGER$6.00
- MONOPOLIO IPA$6.00
- MONOPOLIO NEGRA$6.00
Masa
Nixtamilized Masa
Retail Shop
Shirts
- Charcoal Dia de Los Muertos T-shirt 2023$23.00+
Custom Dia de los Muertos heavyweight unisex t-shirt. details on shirt type: COMFORT COLORS (PEPPER COLOR), HEAVYWEIGHT T-SHIRT 1717. Garment dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home. Soft ring-spun cotton fabric with 100% cotton threads. Relaxed fit, topstitched, classic width, rib collar, shoulder to shoulder twill tape. Made With Respect Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes. Our clean pigment dye colors are salt free.
- Brown DIA DE LOS MUERTOS T-SHIRT$23.00+
Custom Dia de los Muertos heavyweight unisex t-shirt. details on shirt type: COMFORT COLORS ESPRESSO COLOR, HEAVYWEIGHT T-SHIRT 1717. Garment dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home. Soft ring-spun cotton fabric with 100% cotton threads. Relaxed fit, topstitched, classic width, rib collar, shoulder to shoulder twill tape. Made With Respect Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes. Our clean pigment dye colors are salt free.
Salsas
- Arbol de Vida Salsa$7.00
ARBOL DE VIDA hot sauce for your home! Made w/chile de arbol, tomatoes, jalapeños, ancho chile, EVOO & spices *vegan/GF (6oz)
- Charred Habanero Salsa$7.00
roasted tomatoes & tomatillos, jalapeños, habanero, onions, cilantro & spices *vegan/GF (12 oz)
- Jalapeño del Cielo Hot Sauce$7.00
6oz take-home house-made Jalapeño del Cielo hot sauce made w/tomatillos, jalapeños, EVOO, garlic & spices *vegan/GF
- Salsa Macha$12.00
House-made SALSA MACHA made w/chile de arbol, peanuts, EVOO, garlic, chile mulato, garlic, sesame seeds, vinegar & spices (8oz) *vegan/GF/CONTAINS NUTS
Pins & Stickers
- ANGEL ENAMEL PIN$8.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: tan, beige, brown, & black size: 1.25"
- FRIDA PIN$10.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 1.5"
- LA MANO LOTERIA PIN$8.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: blue, tan, & white size: 1.25"
- LA ROSA LOTERIA PIN$8.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: pink, green, blue, & black size: 1.25"
- ROOSTER ALIBRIJE PIN$8.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 1.25"
- CIELO ROJO SKULL ENAMEL PIN$8.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 2"
- CIELO ROJO ROOSTER/TAKOMA PARK PIN$8.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: gold metal lining Color: neon yellow w/glitter, light blue, & gold size: 1.5"
- EL SOL LOTERIA PIN$8.00
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: blue, yellow, orange, white & black size: 1.25"
- SHOT GLASS PIN$8.00
- FORTALEZA PIN$8.00
Fortaleza tequila pin with CIELO ROJO written on bottle
- MARGARITA PIN$8.00
- FLOWER PIN$8.00
- Cielo Rojo Sticker-SMALL$1.00
- Cielo Rojo Sticker-LARGE$2.25
FAMILY MEALS MENU
FAMILY TACO PLATTERS
- FAMILY TACO PLATTER$60.00+
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions)
- VEGAN FAMILY TACO MEAL$60.00+
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), tomatillo salsa, cashew cream, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions) *contains nuts in cashew cream (on the side)
FAMILY ENCHILADA PLATTERS
- FAMILY ENCHILADAS$75.00
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Choice of filling: chicken tinga, drunken mushrooms & refried beans or melted cheese and choice of salsa: verde, rojo, & mole (*contains nuts/pork juice). *GF
- VEGAN MUSHROOM FAMILY ENCHILADAS MEAL$75.00
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Drunken mushrooms & refried beans filling and choice of salsa