Our Menu
Dinner Menu
Poblano Fries - 12
Panko-Cornmeal Encrusted Roasted Poblano Strips | Cucumber Crema
Flautas - 17
Three crispy rolled tortillas with achiote chicken + Asadero cheese | topped with chipotle crema | shredded lettuce | salsa fresca and cotija
Brunch Menu
11am-3pm, Saturday & Sunday
Tempura Fish Tacos - 22
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortillas | Crispy Mahi-Mahi | Cabbage | Queso Fresco | Pineapple Salsa | Chipotle Crema | Dressed Bistro Greens | Breakfast Potatoes
Escondido Breakfast - 18
Choice Of Applewood Smoked Bacon Or House-Made Chorizo Patty | Two Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes
Vegetarian Benny - 22
English Muffin | Squash | Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms | Avocado Mousse | Poached Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes | Cilantro-Lime Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Benny - 28
English Muffin | House-Made Chorizo Patty | Avocado Mousse | Poached Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes | Cilantro-Lime Hollandaise Sauce
Huevos Rancheros - 22
Eggs | Corn Tortillas | Guajillo chile Sauce | House Made Chorizo | Pinto Beans | Breakfast Potatoes
Chilaquiles - 20
Choice of Mole or Guajillo Chile | Eggs | Achiote Braised Chicken | Beans | Guacamole | Chipotle Crema
Breakfast Tacos - 20
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortillas | Choice Of Chorizo Or Bacon | Scrambled Eggs | Queso Fresco | Chipotle Aioli | Dressed Bistro Greens | Breakfast Potatoes
French Toast - 22
Mascarpone Cheese Stuffed Brioche | Strawberry Compote | Applewood Smoked Bacon | Condensed Milk | Maple Syrup | Powdered Sugar
Steak & Eggs - 29
Grilled Skirt Steak | Two Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes | Ancho-Chile Demi Glace
Breakfast Vegetarian Mole Enchiladas - 26
Poblano Rajas | Mushrooms | Corn | Calabacitas | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Breakfast Potatoes | Beans | Eggs | Queso Fresco
Breakfast Chicken Mole Enchiladas - 28
Achiote Braised Chicken | Rolled | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Breakfast Potatoes | Beans | Eggs | Queso Fresco
Vegetarian Tacos - 18
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Chicken Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Ceviche Trio - 28
Bay Scallop | Shrimp | Mahi Mahi
Ceviche Verde - 16
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano-Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca | 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
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 16
Saffron-Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 18
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile-Lime Ponzu | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Scallop Crudo - 16
Diver Scallops | Coconut-Lemon Cream | Chile de Árbol Oil | Toasted Coconut | Cilantro Micro-Greens
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Mexican Caesar - 14
Romaine Hearts | Brioche Croutons | Cotija Cheese | Creamy Guajillo Caesar Dressing
Escondido Salad - 14
Mixed Greens | Poblano Rajas | Purple Cabbage | Red Onion | Jicama | Tomato | Cucumber | Cotija Cheese | Pepitas | Lemon – Oregano Vinaigrette
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Stuffed Jalapeños - 14
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Poblano Fries - 12
Panko-Cornmeal Encrusted Roasted Poblano Strips | Cucumber Crema
Tempura Stuffed Squash Blossoms - 28
Tempura Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed w/ Shrimp and Mascarpone Cheese | Yellow Squash Curry Cream Sauce
Esquites - 12
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Calamari - 18
Flash Fried Calamari | Chile-Lime Sauce
Oyster Montaditos - One 4 | Six 24 | Twelve 42
Kumiai Oyster | Shrimp Ceviche | Tomatillo Mezcal Mignonette | Salsa Negra
Lunch Menu
Weekdays 11am-5pm
Vegetarian Mole Enchiladas - 24
Poblano Rajas | Mushrooms | Corn | Mole Negro| Squash | Calabacitas Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Chicken Mole Enchiladas - 26
Achiote Braised Chicken | Rolled | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Vegetarian Chile En Nogada - 30
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Tri-Colored Quinoa | Sweet Potato | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Chile En Nogada – The Dish That Beat Bobby Flay! - 37
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Ground Pork | Ground Veal | Golden Raisins | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Pork Belly Tacos - 22
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Pork Belly | Ancho-Chile Root Beer Glaze | Shaved Cabbage | Chipotle Crema | Salsa Macha
Tempura Fish Tacos - 22
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Mahi-Mahi | Cabbage | Queso Fresco | Pineapple Salsa | Chipotle Crema | Dressed Bistro Greens
Al Pastor Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Pork | Pineapple Chunks
Shrimp Tacos - 18
Chipotle Marinated Shrimp
Baja Mahi Mahi Tacos - 18
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Vegetarian Tacos - 18
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Chicken Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Barbacoa Tacos - 18
Braised Beef Cheeks
Carnitas Tacos - 18
Slow Cooked Crisped Pork
Carne Asada Tacos - 18
Marinated Grilled Steak
Ceviche Trio - 28
Bay Scallop | Shrimp | Mahi Mahi
Ceviche Verde - 16
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano-Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca | 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
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 16
Saffron-Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 18
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile-Lime Ponzu | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Scallop Crudo - 16
Diver Scallops | Coconut-Lemon Cream | Chile de Árbol Oil | Toasted Coconut | Cilantro Micro-Greens
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Mexican Caesar - 14
Romaine Hearts | Brioche Croutons | Cotija Cheese | Creamy Guajillo Caesar Dressing
Escondido Salad - 14
Mixed Greens | Poblano Rajas | Purple Cabbage | Red Onion | Jicama | Tomato | Cucumber | Cotija Cheese | Pepitas | Lemon – Oregano Vinaigrette
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Stuffed Jalapeños - 14
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Poblano Fries - 12
Panko-Cornmeal Encrusted Roasted Poblano Strips | Cucumber Crema
Tempura Stuffed Squash Blossoms - 28
Tempura Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed w/ Shrimp and Mascarpone Cheese | Yellow Squash Curry Cream Sauce
Flautas - 17
Three crispy rolled tortillas with achiote chicken + Asadero cheese | topped with chipotle crema | shredded lettuce | salsa fresca and cotija
Esquites - 12
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Calamari - 18
Flash Fried Calamari | Chile-Lime Sauce
Oyster Montaditos - One 4 | Six 24 | Twelve 42
Kumiai Oyster | Shrimp Ceviche | Tomatillo Mezcal Mignonette | Salsa Negra
Happy Hour Menu
3 PM - 5 PM Weekdays
Beer
$4 Modelo Especial | $4 Negra Modelo | $6 Minerva IPA | $6 Minerva Stout | $10 House Margarita
Two Tacos - 7
Choice Of Protein | Garnished with Purple Cabbage | Red and Green House-Made Salsa | Cotija Cheese | Avocado Mousse
Bowl Of Saffron Corn Bisque - 7
Cilantro Oil | Fried Crispy Pork Skin
Stuffed Jalapeños - 7
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Tostada - 7
Crispy Tortilla | Choice Of Protein | Refritos | Lettuce | Salsa Fresca | Chipotle Crema | Cotija Cheese
Flautas - 7
Rolled Tortillas | Achiote Chicken | Chipotle Crema | Shredded Lettuce | Salsa Fresca | Cotija Cheese
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Stuffed Jalapeños - 14
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Esquites - 12
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Starters
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 14
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Stuffed Jalapeños - 14
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños Stuffed with Queso Chihuahua | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Asadero | Avocado Mousse
Tempura Stuffed Squash Blossoms - 28
Tempura Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed w/ Shrimp and Mascarpone Cheese | Yellow Squash Curry Cream Sauce
Esquites - 12
Mexican Street Corn | Lime | Cotija Cheese | Chipotle Mayo | Red Chile Powder
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Calamari - 18
Flash Fried Calamari | Chile-Lime Sauce
Oyster Montaditos - One 4 | Six 24 | Twelve 42
Kumiai Oyster | Shrimp Ceviche | Tomatillo Mezcal Mignonette | Salsa Negra
Mains
Additional Sides - 7
Pinto Beans | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Poblano rice | Sauteed Spinach | Grilled Squash | Ancho Mashed Potatoes 7 Succotash | Macha Yukon Gold Potatoes | Roasted Poblano-Oaxaca Cheese Creamy Grits 8
Vegetarian Mole Enchiladas - 24
Poblano Rajas | Mushrooms | Corn | Mole Negro| Squash | Calabacitas Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Chicken Mole Enchiladas - 26
Achiote Braised Chicken | Rolled | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Vegetarian Chile En Nogada - 30
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Tri-Colored Quinoa | Sweet Potato | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Chile En Nogada – The Dish That Beat Bobby Flay! - 37
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Ground Pork | Ground Veal | Golden Raisins | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Pork Chop - 38
12 Oz Grilled Pork Chop | Roasted Poblano-Oaxaca Cheese Grits | Sauteed Squashes | Guajillo Chile Sauce
Mahi Mahi - 36
Grilled 7 oz Mahi Mahi | Creamy Salsa Fresca Risotto | Sauteed Organic Baby Spinach | Serrano-Pepita Cream Sauce
Surf & Turf - 55
Grilled 10 oz Strip Loin | Blue Corn Fried Jumbo Shrimp | Charred Broccoloni | Macha Charred Cauliflower | Sauteed Squashes | Guajillo Chile Sauce
Braised Chama Valley Meats Short Rib - 36
Ancho Chile Demi Glace | Blue Corn Purée | Salsa Fresca
Sopa
Sopa del Día - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Soup of the Day
Saffron Corn Bisque - Cup 6 | Bowl 10
Cilantro Oil | Crispy Fried Pork Skin
Salads
Add Protein To Any Salad: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Grilled Chicken Breast, Shrimp or Mahi Mahi +$8
Mexican Caesar - 14
Romaine Hearts | Brioche Croutons | Cotija Cheese | Creamy Guajillo Caesar Dressing
Escondido Salad - 14
Mixed Greens | Poblano Rajas | Purple Cabbage | Red Onion | Jicama | Tomato | Cucumber | Cotija Cheese | Pepitas | Lemon – Oregano Vinaigrette
Ceviche + Crudo
Ceviche Trio - 28
Bay Scallop | Shrimp | Mahi Mahi
Ceviche Verde - 16
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano-Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca | 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
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 16
Saffron-Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 18
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile-Lime Ponzu | Avocado Mousse | Red Chile Corn Dust | Cilantro Micro Greens
Scallop Crudo - 16
Diver Scallops | Coconut-Lemon Cream | Chile de Árbol Oil | Toasted Coconut | Cilantro Micro-Greens
Tacos
Four Tacos 18
Garnished with Purple Cabbage | Red and Green House-Made Salsa | Cotija Cheese | Avocado Mousse
Pork Belly Tacos - 22
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Pork Belly | Ancho-Chile Root Beer Glaze | Shaved Cabbage | Chipotle Crema | Salsa Macha
Tempura Fish Tacos - 22
House-Made Guajillo Corn Tortilla | Crispy Mahi-Mahi | Cabbage | Queso Fresco | Pineapple Salsa | Chipotle Crema | Dressed Bistro Greens
Al Pastor Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Pork | Pineapple Chunks
Shrimp Tacos - 18
Chipotle Marinated Shrimp
Baja Mahi Mahi Tacos - 18
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Vegetarian Tacos - 18
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Chicken Tacos - 18
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Barbacoa Tacos - 18
Braised Beef Cheeks
Carnitas Tacos - 18
Slow Cooked Crisped Pork
Carne Asada Tacos - 18
Marinated Grilled Steak
Postres
Flan - 12
Mexican Egg Custard | Caramel Topping
Ancho Chile Pots de Crème - 12
Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise
Tres Leches Churro Bread Pudding - 12
Cajeta | Toasted Piñon | Tres Leches
Margaritas
All of our Margaritas will be shaken, and served on the rocks in a double old fashioned glass.
Grand Gold Margarita - 17
Tequila Reposado | Lime Juice | Grand Marnier | Simple Syrup
Silver Coin Margarita - 16
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Cointreau | Simple Syrup
Margarita Coco - 15
Mezcal | Coconut Milk | Coconut Water | Lime Juice | Toasted Coconut Rim
La Palomita - 16
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Grapefruit Juice | Jarritos Grapefruit Soda
La Flaca - 16
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Agave Nectar | Aperol
Margarita De La Casa - 14
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Triple Sec | 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