Our Menu
Brunch Menu
10am-3pm, Saturday & Sunday
Oyster Montaditos - One 4 | Six 24 | Twelve 42
Kumiai Oyster | Shrimp Ceviche | Tomatillo Mezcal Mignonette | Salsa Negra
Calamari - 16
Flash Fried Calamari | Chile-Lime Sauce
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Esquites - 10
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Sopes - 14
Fried Corn Masa | Refritos | House-Made Chorizo | Achiote Braised Chicken | Chipotle Crema | Queso Fresco | Mole Negro
Stuffed Jalapeños - 10
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Escondido Salad - 12
Mixed Greens | Poblano Rajas | Purple Cabbage | Red Onion | Jicama | Tomato | Cucumber | Cotija Cheese | Pepitas | Lemon | Oregano Vinaigrette
Mexican Caesar - 14
Romaine Hearts | Brioche Croutons | Cotija Cheese | Creamy Guajillo Caesar Dressing
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Scallop Crudo - 16
Diver Scallops | Coconut-Lemon Cream | Chile de Árbol Oil | Toasted Coconut | Cilantro Micro-Greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 16
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile-Lime Ponzu | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 16
Saffron-Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Shrimp Ceviche - 16
Cucumber-Lime Marinade | Tomato | Serrano | Cilantro | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Verde - 16
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano-Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Trio - 28
Bay Scallop | Shrimp | Mahi Mahi
Chicken Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Vegetarian Tacos - 18
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Breakfast Chicken Mole Enchiladas - 28
Achiote Braised Chicken | Rolled | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Breakfast Potatoes | Beans | Eggs | Queso Fresco
Breakfast Vegetarian Mole Enchiladas - 26
Poblano Rajas | Mushrooms | Corn | Calabacitas | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Breakfast Potatoes | Beans | Eggs | Queso Fresco
Steak & Eggs - 29
Grilled Skirt Steak | Two Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes | Ancho-Chile Demi Glace
French Toast - 20
Mascarpone Cheese Stuffed Brioche | Strawberry Compote | Applewood Smoked Bacon | Condensed Milk | Maple Syrup | Powdered Sugar
Breakfast Tacos - 20
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortillas | Choice Of Chorizo Or Bacon | Scrambled Eggs | Queso Fresco | Chipotle Aioli | Dressed Bistro Greens | Breakfast Potatoes
Chilaquiles - 20
Choice of Mole or Guajillo Chile | Eggs | Achiote Braised Chicken | Beans | Guacamole | Chipotle Crema
Eggs Benny - 28
English Muffin | House-Made Chorizo Patty | Avocado Mousse | Poached Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes | Cilantro-Lime Hollandaise Sauce
Vegetarian Benny - 22
English Muffin | Squash | Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms | Avocado Mousse | Poached Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes | Cilantro-Lime Hollandaise Sauce
Escondido Breakfast - 18
Choice Of Applewood Smoked Bacon Or House-Made Chorizo Patty | Two Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes
Tempura Fish Tacos - 20
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortillas | Crispy Mahi-Mahi | Cabbage | Queso Fresco | Pineapple Salsa | Chipotle Crema | Dressed Bistro Greens | Breakfast Potatoes
Lunch Menu
Weekdays 11am-5pm
Oyster Montaditos - One 4 | Six 24 | Twelve 42
Kumiai Oyster | Shrimp Ceviche | Tomatillo Mezcal Mignonette | Salsa Negra
Calamari - 16
Flash Fried Calamari | Chile-Lime Sauce
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Esquites - 10
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Sopes - 14
Fried Corn Masa | Refritos | House-Made Chorizo | Achiote Braised Chicken | Chipotle Crema | Queso Fresco | Mole Negro
Stuffed Jalapeños - 10
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Queso Fundido | Mexican-Style Fondue - 12
Queso Asadero | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Chihuahua | Poblano Rajas | Chorizo | Mushrooms | Corn Tortillas
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Escondido Salad - 12
Mixed Greens | Poblano Rajas | Purple Cabbage | Red Onion | Jicama | Tomato | Cucumber | Cotija Cheese | Pepitas | Lemon | Oregano Vinaigrette
Mexican Caesar - 14
Romaine Hearts | Brioche Croutons | Cotija Cheese | Creamy Guajillo Caesar Dressing
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Scallop Crudo - 16
Diver Scallops | Coconut-Lemon Cream | Chile de Árbol Oil | Toasted Coconut | Cilantro Micro-Greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 16
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile-Lime Ponzu | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 16
Saffron-Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Shrimp Ceviche - 16
Cucumber-Lime Marinade | Tomato | Serrano | Cilantro | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Verde - 16
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano-Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Trio - 28
Bay Scallop | Shrimp | Mahi Mahi
Carne Asada Tacos - 18
Marinated Grilled Steak
Carnitas Tacos - 18
Slow Cooked Crisped Pork
Barbacoa Tacos - 18
Braised Beef Cheeks
Chicken Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Vegetarian Tacos - 18
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Baja Mahi Mahi Tacos - 18
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Shrimp Tacos - 18
Chipotle Marinated Shrimp
Al Pastor Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Pork | Pineapple Chunks
Tempura Fish Tacos - 20
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Mahi-Mahi | Cabbage | Queso Fresco | Pineapple Salsa | Chipotle Crema | Dressed Bistro Greens
Pork Belly Tacos - 20
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Pork Belly | Ancho-Chile Root Beer Glaze | Shaved Cabbage | Chipotle Crema | Salsa Macha
Chile En Nogada – The Dish That Beat Bobby Flay! - 35
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Ground Pork | Ground Veal | Golden Raisins | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Vegetarian Chile En Nogada - 28
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Tri-Colored Quinoa | Sweet Potato | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Chicken Mole Enchiladas - 26
Achiote Braised Chicken | Rolled | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Vegetarian Mole Enchiladas - 24
Poblano Rajas | Mushrooms | Corn | Mole Negro| Squash | Calabacitas Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Happy Hour Menu
3 PM - 5 PM Weekdays 9 PM - 11 PM Friday & Saturday
Esquites - 10
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Stuffed Jalapeños - 10
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Flautas - 7
Rolled Tortillas | Achiote Chicken | Chipotle Crema | Shredded Lettuce | Salsa Fresca | Cotija Cheese
Tostada - 7
Crispy Tortilla | Choice Of Protein | Refritos | Lettuce | Salsa Fresca | Chipotle Crema | Cotija Cheese
Stuffed Jalapeños - 7
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Bowl Of Saffron Corn Bisque - 7
Cilantro Oil | Fried Crispy Pork Skin
Two Tacos - 7
Choice Of Protein | Garnished with Purple Cabbage | Red and Green House-Made Salsa | Cotija Cheese | Avocado Mousse
Beer
$4 Modelo Especial | $4 Negra Modelo | $6 Minerva IPA | $6 Minerva Stout | $10 House Margarita
Late Night Menu
9pm-11pm
Calamari - 16
Flash Fried Calamari | Chile-Lime Sauce
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Stuffed Jalapeños - 10
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Scallop Crudo - 16
Diver Scallops | Coconut-Lemon Cream | Chile de Árbol Oil | Toasted Coconut | Cilantro Micro-Greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 16
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile-Lime Ponzu | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 16
Saffron-Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Shrimp Ceviche - 16
Cucumber-Lime Marinade | Tomato | Serrano | Cilantro | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Verde - 16
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano-Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Trio - 28
Bay Scallop | Shrimp | Mahi Mahi
Carne Asada Tacos - 18
Marinated Grilled Steak
Carnitas Tacos - 18
Slow Cooked Crisped Pork
Barbacoa Tacos - 18
Braised Beef Cheeks
Chicken Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Vegetarian Tacos - 18
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Baja Mahi Mahi Tacos - 18
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Shrimp Tacos - 18
Chipotle Marinated Shrimp
Al Pastor Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Pork | Pineapple Chunks
Starters
Oyster Montaditos - One 4 | Six 24 | Twelve 42
Kumiai Oyster | Shrimp Ceviche | Tomatillo Mezcal Mignonette | Salsa Negra
Calamari - 16
Flash Fried Calamari | Chile-Lime Sauce
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Esquites - 10
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Shrimp & Grits - 16
Three Jumbo Shrimp | Huitlacoche Creamy Grits | Sambal Chile Honey Glaze
Sopes - 14
Fried Corn Masa | Refritos | House-Made Chorizo | Achiote Braised Chicken | Chipotle Crema | Queso Fresco | Mole Negro
Stuffed Jalapeños - 10
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Queso Fundido | Mexican-Style Fondue - 12
Queso Asadero | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Chihuahua | Poblano Rajas | Chorizo | Mushrooms | Corn Tortillas
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Mains
Braised Chama Valley Meats Short Rib - 32
Ancho Chile Demi Glace | Blue Corn Purée | Salsa Fresca
Mexican Surf & Turf - 50
Grilled Filet | Mexican Prawns | Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Broccolini | Ancho Chile Bernaise
Pan Seared Grouper - 34
Ancho Chile Pesto Cream | Cilantro Risotto | Grilled Squash
Pork Chop - 36
12 Oz Grilled Pork Chop | Hominy-Bean Ragout | Sauteed Baby Spinach | Cognac Apple Demi-Glace
Chile En Nogada – The Dish That Beat Bobby Flay! - 35
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Ground Pork | Ground Veal | Golden Raisins | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Vegetarian Chile En Nogada - 28
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Tri-Colored Quinoa | Sweet Potato | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Chicken Mole Enchiladas - 26
Achiote Braised Chicken | Rolled | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Vegetarian Mole Enchiladas - 24
Poblano Rajas | Mushrooms | Corn | Mole Negro| Squash | Calabacitas Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Additional Sides - 7
Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Cilantro Risotto | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Hominy-Bean Ragout | Broccoli | Grilled Squash
Sopa
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Salads
Add Protein To Any Salad: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Grilled Chicken Breast, Shrimp or Mahi Mahi +$8
Escondido Salad - 12
Mixed Greens | Poblano Rajas | Purple Cabbage | Red Onion | Jicama | Tomato | Cucumber | Cotija Cheese | Pepitas | Lemon | Oregano Vinaigrette
Mexican Caesar - 14
Romaine Hearts | Brioche Croutons | Cotija Cheese | Creamy Guajillo Caesar Dressing
Ceviche + Crudo
Scallop Crudo - 16
Diver Scallops | Coconut-Lemon Cream | Chile de Árbol Oil | Toasted Coconut | Cilantro Micro-Greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 16
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile-Lime Ponzu | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 16
Saffron-Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Shrimp Ceviche - 16
Cucumber-Lime Marinade | Tomato | Serrano | Cilantro | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Verde - 16
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano-Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ceviche Trio - 28
Bay Scallop | Shrimp | Mahi Mahi
Tacos
Four Tacos 18
Garnished with Purple Cabbage | Red and Green House-Made Salsa | Cotija Cheese | Avocado Mousse
Carne Asada Tacos - 18
Marinated Grilled Steak
Carnitas Tacos - 18
Slow Cooked Crisped Pork
Barbacoa Tacos - 18
Braised Beef Cheeks
Chicken Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Vegetarian Tacos - 18
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Baja Mahi Mahi Tacos - 18
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Shrimp Tacos - 18
Chipotle Marinated Shrimp
Al Pastor Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Pork | Pineapple Chunks
Tempura Fish Tacos - 20
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Mahi-Mahi | Cabbage | Queso Fresco | Pineapple Salsa | Chipotle Crema | Dressed Bistro Greens
Pork Belly Tacos - 20
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Pork Belly | Ancho-Chile Root Beer Glaze | Shaved Cabbage | Chipotle Crema | Salsa Macha
Postres
Tres Leches Churro Bread Pudding - 12
Cajeta | Toasted Piñon | Tres Leches
Ancho Chile Pots de Crème - 14
Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise
Flan - 12
Mexican Egg Custard | Caramel Topping
Fresas con Crema - 10
Fresh Strawberries | Orange Zest | Whipped Cream
Margaritas
All of our Margaritas will be shaken, and served on the rocks in a double old fashioned glass. With the exception of our Escondido Clarified Margarita which will be served on a large rock. Ask your server to make any of our Margaritas Fizzy by turning it into a Ranchwater.
Margarita De La Casa - 14
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Triple Sec | Simple Syrup
La Flaca - 16
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Agave Nectar | Aperol
La Palomita - 16
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Grapefruit Juice | Jarritos Grapefruit Soda
Piña En Fuego - 17
Tequila Reposado| Pineapple Puree | Lime Juice | Habanero Simple Syrup
Margarita Coco - 15
Mezcal | Coconut Milk | Coconut Water | Lime Juice | Toasted Coconut Rim
Silver Coin Margarita - 16
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Cointreau | Simple Syrup
Grand Gold Margarita - 17
Tequila Reposado | Lime Juice | Grand Marnier | Simple Syrup
Signature Cocktails
At Escondido, we are dedicated to crafting the freshest 'farm to table' cocktails, infusing coastal vibes, Santa Fe charm into every sip. We blend modern and classical techniques to deliver an unforgettable experience of the senses; where every drink tells a story of craftsmanship and innovation.
Negroni Ruiz - 15
Choice of Mezcal or Gin | Campari | Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
Mezcana Naranja - 15
Mezcal | Pecan Syrup | Orange Oleo | Lime Juice | Dehydrated Orange Peel
Choco Con Mentha - 17
Tequila Reposado | Crème de Menthe | Chocolate Bitters | Hot Chocolate | Whipped Cream
Tuna Amarga - 17
Mezcal | Prickly Pear Syrup | Agave Nectar | Lime Juice | Egg White | Orange Zest
Fresas Con Amor - 16
Choice of Mezcal or Gin | Strawberries | Lemon Juice | Egg White
Café Coctel - 16
Tequila Blanco | Kahlúa | Simple Syrup | Espresso