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    CIELO ROJO

    7211 Carroll Avenue

    Takoma Park, MD 20912


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    PARA EMPEZAR
    ENSALADAS
    SMALL PLATES
    TACOS
    LARGE PLATES
    QUESADILLAS
    ENCHILADAS
    KIDS MENU
    SIDES
    DESSERTS
    VEGAN DAILY FOOD MENU
    NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
    RETAIL SHOP
    FAMILY MEALS MENU
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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
      $9.00
    • VEGAN 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
      $16.00
    • TRIO 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
      $12.00
    • HONGOS 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
      $13.50
    • NOPALES QUESADILLA

      single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & nopales w/pepitas & salsas *GF/VEGETARIAN
      $13.50
    • PAPAS 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
      $13.50
    • TINGA QUESADILLA

      single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken tinga w/pepitas & salsas *GF
      $15.00
    • PAPAS AND CHORIZO QUESADILLA

      Heirloom corn tortilla stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, chorizo and potatoes *GF
      $15.00
    • CARNITAS QUESADILLA

      HEIRLOOM CORN TORTILLA FILLED WITH CHEESE AND CARNITAS *CONTAINS GLUTEN
      $15.00
    • MOLE 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
      $14.00
    • KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER

      $14.00

    SIDES

    • 2 OZ CASHEW CREAM

      $1.50
    • 2 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
      $2.50
    • CHORIZO 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
      $4.00
    • SIDE 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

    DESSERTS

    DESSERT TYPE

    • TRES LECHES

      rose water infused tres leches cake *contains gluten & dairy/vegetarian
      $11.00
    • VEGAN FLAN

      caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN
      $11.00

    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
      $5.00
    • VEGAN HONGOS TACO

      tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree *GF/VEGAN
      $5.00
    • VEGAN 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

    VEGAN DESSERTS

    • VEGAN FLAN

      caramel cashew custard *contains nuts/VEGAN
      $9.00

    ADD UTENSILS PLEASE!!!

    • ADD UTENSILS PLEASE!!!

      Please specify how many sets of utensils you'd like. We do not automatically include utensils for take out orders.

    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
      $5.00
    • MARACUYA

      $5.00
    • TAMARINDO AGUA FRESCA

      tamarind pods, brown sugar, chia seeds *vegan/GF
      $5.00
    • BOYLAN'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

      $5.00
    • TOPO CHICO

      $4.00
    • COOL LIKE DAT CALABASH TEA

      organic peppermint, lavender, jamaican ginger, catnip, marigold flowers
      $5.00
    • VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE

      $5.00
    • PANTHER 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

    HOODIES

    • HOODIE: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

      Independent Trading Co. - Heavyweight Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt in sandstone color with dia de los muertos custom altar design on back *unisex sizing
      $65.00

    Bags

    • MURAL TOTE BAG

      100% heavy cotton canvas tote bag (20 1/2" handles, 9" handle drop, 12 oz bag)
      $20.00
    • LADIES AGAVE TOTE BAG

      This tote bag has the design of our custom wallpaper in the bathrooms. The illustration is by artist Paloma Diaz.
      $20.00
    • CHICKEN TOTE BAG

      $20.00

    Hats

    • CORDUROY HAT

      $20.00
    • CIELO TAN HAT

      $20.00
    • CIELO RED HAT

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • CIELO BLACK HAT

      $20.00
    • BLACK BEANIE

      $25.00
    • BRICK COLORED BEANIE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • BLUE BEANIE

      $25.00

    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!!!
      $120.00
    • VEGAN 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

    TOPO CHICO

    $4.00

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    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday10:00 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.

    Location

    7211 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912

    Directions


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