
Mexican
CIELO ROJO
7211 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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Featured Items

KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans$9.00VEGAN PAPAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha *VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS$5.00
FRIES
house cut fries$6.00
PARA EMPEZAR

GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas (6 of them) served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN$14.00
HERB GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
Avocado, basil, mint, cilantro, jalapenos, lime & heirloom corn tostadas (6 of them) *gf/vegan$16.00TRIO SALSAS & TOSTADAS
$10.00
PAN Y MACHA BUTTER
Manifest Bakery stone milled organic sesame sourdough bread served w/house made spicy macha amish butter *contains nuts/dairy & gluten$10.00
ENSALADAS
SALADS

ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF$14.00
ENSALADA DE BETABEL
Roasted Beets Cherry Tomatoes, Orange Segments, Watermelon Radishes, Red Oak Lettuce, Watercress, Chipotle Ginger Vinaigrette, Feta Crumbles, and Toasted Almonds *vegetarian/GF/contains nuts! *CONTAINS NUTS AND DAIRY$14.00
SMALL PLATES

GORDITAS
three 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)$12.00
TINGA TOSTADAS
two fried house tortillas topped w/refried beans, queso fresco, arbol-jalapeño salsa, cashew cream, chicken tinga, & guacamole *GF$12.00
TUNA TOSTADAS
crispy heirloom corn fried tortilla topped with guacamole, ahi tuna crudo, & salsa macha *GF/CONTAINS NUTS$15.00
CHARRED CABBAGE W/ SALSA MACHA
charred cabbage in a cremini mushroom reduction topped w/herb salad & house made salsa macha *contains nuts/dairy/VEGETARIAN$14.00
CARNITAS TOSTADAS
TOSTADA W/CARNITAS, REFRIED BLACK BEANS, CASHEW CREAM, CHILE DE ARBOL SALSA, SALSA MACHA, QUESO FRESCO, GUACAMOLE. *CONTAINS NUTS/contains gluten (beer in the carnitas)$12.00
FLAUTAS DE PATO
2 fried & rolled heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/4 hr slow-cooked confit duck w/sofrito on a bed of roasted tomatillo-chile ancho salsa w/cabbage topped w/avocado mousse, cashew crema & caramelized figs *contains nuts/gluten!!$17.00
AGUACHILE NEGRO
wild striped bass crudo in black habanero/black garlic citrus juice & topped w/avocado, radishes, onions, cucumbers & sesame seeds. Served with side of tostadas. *contains anchovies/contains gluten$20.00
TACOS
heirloom corn tortilla w/choice of filling below topped w/cilantro & onion

MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms, queso fresco & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree *vegetarian/GF$5.00
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas topped w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & griddled Oaxacan cheese with onions, cilantro & microgreens *GF, vegetarian$5.00
PAPAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha, & queso fresco *vegetarian/GF/CONTAINS PEANUTS!!!$5.00
PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF$5.00
TINGA TACO
heirloom corn tortilla topped w/local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF$5.00
CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten$5.00
MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice/GF$6.00
LARGE PLATES

CAMARONES
shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served w/garlic rice & fried plantains *contains shellfish *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH$22.00
CARNE ASADA
Grilled 10 oz Roseta farms New York strip steak served w/fried cebollita cambray, fried jalapeño, queso fresco, salsa habanero tatemada , guacamole & heirloom corn tortillas *GF, steak comes cooked medium unless otherwise specified$45.00
BIRRIA DE RES
braised Roseta Farm brisket in savory consume served w/onions, cilantro, watermelon radish, chipotle-guajillo salsa & side of heirloom corn quesadillas *GF$24.00
BRANZINO CON MOLE VERDE
branzino fish filet pan fried & served on a bed of mole pipián verde topped w/hibiscus pickled onions , pepitas & fresh basil w/a side of petite papas tossed in herb vinaigrette & lemon *contains nuts/GF$32.00
CHILE RELLENO DE QUESO
traditional poblano chile stuffed w/4-cheese melted cheese coated w/egg batter & deep fried & topped w/avocado & fried epazote served on a bed of salsa ranchera w/side of pinto beans & heirloom corn tortillas$18.00
CALDO TLALPEÑO
traditional Mexico City soup w/chicken broth infused w/dried chipotle pepper w/chicken, garbanzos, potatoes, carrots, & avocado topped w/epazote, queso fresco, cilantro, & onions *GF$22.00
ENSENADA FISH TACO PLATTER
3 tacos w/heirloom corn tortillas topped w/beer-battered cod, red cabbage, creamy avocado salsa, mayo crema, house Valentina hot sauce & chayote-jicama mint salad *contains gluten$25.00
BEEF SHORT RIB PLATTER
10 oz Creekstone Farms prime boneless short rib slow braised & served w/grilled nopal (cactus), sweet tamale cake, mole poblano, charred habanero salsa, guacamole & heirloom corn tortillas *GF$40.00
MILANESA DE POLLO
crispy breaded chicken breast served w/little gem & red oak lettuce salad w/herb vinaigrette, house cut fries & salsa verde cruda *contains gluten!$25.00
QUESADILLAS
CHEESE QUESADILLA
heirloom corn tortilla stuffed with Oaxacan cheese *vegetarian/GF$12.00HONGOS QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese & stuffed w/tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree w/pepitas & salsas *GF/VEGETARIAN$13.50NOPALES QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & nopales w/pepitas & salsas *GF/VEGETARIAN$13.50PAPAS QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese & stuffed w/organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha topped w/pepitas & salsas *GF/VEGETARIAN/CONTAINS NUTS$13.50TINGA QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken tinga w/pepitas & salsas *GF$15.00PAPAS AND CHORIZO QUESADILLA
Heirloom corn tortilla stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, chorizo and potatoes *GF$15.00CARNITAS QUESADILLA
HEIRLOOM CORN TORTILLA FILLED WITH CHEESE AND CARNITAS *CONTAINS GLUTEN$15.00MOLE QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken mole w/pepitas & salsas *GF/CONTAINS NUTS IN MOLE/CONTAINS PORK$16.00
ENCHILADAS
ENCHILADA TYPE
CHEESE TRES MOLES ENCHILADAS
cheese enchiladas topped w/mole verde pipian, mole poblano & mole de cacahuate topped with onions and queso fresco and served with rice and beans and avocado. *contains nuts/VEGETARIAN$22.00
CHICKEN ENCHILADA TRES MOLES
enchiladas w/choice of chicken or cheese filling topped w/mole negro, mole encacahuate, & mole verde topped w/queso fresco, onions and avocado served w/rice and beans *GF/contains nuts$24.00
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS
Enchiladas stuffed with pulled chicken and topped with creamy poblano salsa verde & melted cheese, onions, & avocado served w/garlic rice. *contains dairy/GF$24.00
KIDS MENU

KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans$9.00
KIDS ENCHILADAS
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)$12.00
KIDS CHICKEN TACOS
2 plain shredded white meat chicken (sauteed in oil w/salt) tacos w/fries (GF)$12.00
KIDS BIRRIA PLATTER
2 mini birria quesadillas with the choice of pinto beans and rice or french fries$14.00KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
$14.00
SIDES

2 OZ CASHEW CREAM
$1.502 OZ MOLE
$1.50
2 OZ QUESO FRESCO
$1.50
2 OZ SALSA
SIDE OF SALSA OF YOUR CHOICE. *MOLE has nuts!!!$1.25
AVOCADO FAN
$4.00
CEBOLLITA CAMBRAY y JALAPEñO FRITOS
fried jalapeno and cambray onion (delicious with our tacos!) *GF/VEGAN$2.50CHORIZO SIDE 2oz
$4.00
FRIES
house cut fries$6.00
GUACAMOLE
avocado, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime *GF/VEGAN$4.00+
PINTO BEANS
side of pinto beans *vegan/GF$4.00
REFRIED BLACK BEANS
$4.00
RICE
garlic white rice *vegan/GF$4.00SIDE SALAD
mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, radish w/jalapeno vinaigrette *VEGAN/GF$6.00
TORTILLAS
$2.00+TOSTADAS
Side of tostadas, flat tortillas (fried) *vegan/GF$2.00+HALF RICE/HALF BEANS
$4.00
VEGAN DAILY FOOD MENU
VEGAN STARTERS/SALADS/SOUPS

GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas (6 of them) served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN$14.00
VEGAN ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, cashew cream, & jalapeño vinaigrette$14.00
VEGAN ENSALADA DE BETABEL
Roasted Beets Cherry Tomatoes, Orange Segments, Watermelon Radishes, Red Oak Lettuce, Watercress, Chipotle Ginger Vinaigrette, and Toasted Almonds. *contains nuts$14.00
PAN Y AGUACATE
Manifest Bakery sesame sourdough bread served w/ fresh sliced avocado topped with house made salsa macha *contains nuts/VEGAN$9.00
VEGAN SMALL PLATES

GORDITAS
three 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)$12.00
VEGAN SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Vertage Oaxacan cashew cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegan/GF$12.00
VEGAN TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, arbol-jalapeno salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegan/contains nuts/GF$12.00
VEGAN CHARRED CABBAGE W/ SALSA MACHA
charred cabbage in a cremini mushroom reduction topped w/ herb salad and house made salsa macha *contains nuts/vegan$14.00
VEGAN TACOS
VEGAN PAPAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha *VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS$5.00VEGAN HONGOS TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree *GF/VEGAN$5.00VEGAN NOPALES TACO
grilled cactus w/pico de gallo & cashew crema *CONTAINS NUTS/VEGAN/GF$5.00
VEGAN QUESADILLAS
VEGAN QUESADILLA
Heirloom corn tortilla filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas$12.00
VEGAN SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Vertage Oaxacan cashew cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegan/GF$12.00
VEGAN ENCHILADAS

VEGAN RANCHERA ENCHILADAS
mushroom & refried bean enchiladas topped w/ranchera salsa, avocado & cashew crema & served with rice & beans *VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS$20.00
VEGAN TRES MOLES ENCHILADAS
mushroom & refried bean enchiladas topped w/mole poblano, pipian mole verde & mole de cacacahuate, avocado & cashew crema & served with rice & beans *VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS!!!$22.00
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

HORCHATA
almond & rice milk w/cinnamon & agave *contains nuts/vegan$5.00
JAMAICA
House-made hibiscus tea w/agave, spices & lime *vegan/GF$5.00
LEMONADE
house-made lemonade w/fresh squeeze lemon & organic agave *vegan/GF$5.00MARACUYA
$5.00TAMARINDO AGUA FRESCA
tamarind pods, brown sugar, chia seeds *vegan/GF$5.00BOYLAN'S DIET COLA
$5.00
CALABASH GARVEY'S GHOST ICED TEA
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)$5.00
COLD BREW
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico$5.00
COLD BREW + HORCHATA
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts$5.00
MAINE ROOT MEXICAN COLA
$5.00TOPO CHICO
$4.00
COOL LIKE DAT CALABASH TEA
organic peppermint, lavender, jamaican ginger, catnip, marigold flowers$5.00
VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE
$5.00PANTHER PAR-TEA BREAKFAST TEA
PANTHER PAR-TEA Calabash assam black tea *contains caffeine *hot PANTHER PAR-TEA is our homage to the original organization that inspired the names & ideals of other freedom fighters worldwide (such as the Dalit Panther Party of India— where this tea is farmed). We use pure Assam black tea known for its body, briskness, and strong dark color. Often referred to as a “breakfast tea”, its ability to mobilize the people is highly prized. Fun fact: Did you know our founder, Sunyatta Amen, is a child of a Black Panther and the grandchild of Jamaican Garveyites?$5.00
RETAIL SHOP
Bags
Hats
MASA HARINA

FRESH Nixtamalized Masa
Nixtamilized masa made in-house with heirloom corn from small farmers in Oaxaca. It's just corn & lime (we do not add any type of fat for tamales). The color/type of corn changes daily, depending on which corn we mill that day. You cannot choose the corn color due to this.$10.00+
BLUE MASA HARINA
Masienda blue heirloom corn masa harina *GF/VEGAN$12.00
RED MASA HARINA
Masienda red heirloom corn masa harina *GF/VEGAN$12.00
YELLOW MASA HARINA
Masienda yellow heirloom corn masa harina *GF/VEGAN$12.00
WHITE MASA HARINA
Masienda white heirloom corn masa harina *GF/VEGAN$12.00
FAMILY MEALS MENU
FAMILY TACO PLATTERS
FAMILY TACO PLATTER
DIY TACO BAR: includes heirloom corn tortillas (3 per person), papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions)$60.00+VEGAN FAMILY TACO MEAL
DIY TACO BAR: includes heirloom corn tortillas (3 per person), papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, 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)$60.00+
FAMILY ENCHILADA PLATTERS

CHICKEN FAMILY ENCHILADAS
15 single rolls of enchiladas stuffed w/chicken tinga served family style with salsa of choice, cashew crema, onions & cilantro served w/ garlic rice & pinto beans *GF/contains nuts!!!$120.00VEGAN MUSHROOM FAMILY ENCHILADAS MEAL
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Drunken mushrooms & refried beans filling and choice of salsa$75.00
BLUE BEANIE
$25.00
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All hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Cielo Rojo is a family owned Mexican restaurant that mills it's own heirloom corn tortillas (imported from Oaxaca) in-house. They serve traditional Mexican cuisine with a Californian flair with plenty of vegan options & locally sourced meats.
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