Our Menu
Starters
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 - 12
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
Grilled Seven Ounce Colorado Angus Strip Loin - 39
Guajillo Chile Demi-Glace | Roasted Poblano-Cotija Mashed Potato | Grilled Asparagus
Braised Chama Valley Meats Short Rib - 32
Ancho Chile Demi Glace | Blue Corn Puree | Salsa Fresca
Grilled Mahi Mahi - 29
Ancho Chile Pesto Cream | Cilantro Risotto | Grilled Squash
Grilled Half Cornish Game Hen - 26
Mole Negro | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Calabacitas
Chile En Nogada - 30
The Dish That Beat Bobby Flay! Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Ground Pork | Ground Veal | Golden Raisins | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Vegetarian Chile En Nogada - 27
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 | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
La Tabla - 125
A Chef’s Tasting Board With a Selection of Items Selected by Chef Ruiz (Recommended For Parties of 6 or Larger)
Sopa
Saffron Corn Bisque - 6
Cilantro Oil | Fried Crispy Pork Skin
Sopa del Dia - 6
Soup of The Day
Salads
Escondido Salad - 10
Mixed Greens | Poblano Rajas | Purple Cabbage | Red Onion | Jicama | Tomato | Cucumber | Cotija Cheese | Pepitas | Lemon | Oregano Vinaigrette
Mexican Caesar - 12
Romaine Hearts | Brioche Croutons | Cotija Cheese | Creamy Guajillo Caesar Dressing
Ceviche + Crudo
Ahi Tuna Crudo Ceviche - 14
Kalamata Olive Tapenade | Chile Lime Ponzu
Bay Scallop Ceviche - 14
Saffron Lemon Marinade | Red Onion | Serrano
Shrimp Ceviche - 14
Cucumber-Lime Marinade | Tomato | Serrano | Cilantro
Ceviche Verde - 14
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca
Ceviche Trio - 26
Choose any three ceviches
Tacos
Four Tacos 16
Garnished with Purple Cabbage | Red and Green House-Made Salsa | Cojita Cheese | Avocado Mousse
Al Pastor Tacos
Achiote Braised Pork | Pineapple Chuncks
Carne Asada Tacos
Marinated Grilled Steak
Carnitas Tacos
Slow Cooked Crisped Pork
Barbacoa Tacos
Braised Beef Cheeks
Chicken Tacos
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Vegetarian Tacos
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Baja Mahi Mahi Tacos
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Shrimp Tacos
Chipotle Marinated Shrimp
Postres
Tres Leches Churro Bread Pudding - 12
Cajeta | Toasted Piñon | Tres Leches
Ancho Chile Pots de Crème - 12
Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise
Flan - 10
Mexican Egg Custard | Caramel Topping
Fresas con Crema - 8
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 - 17
Tequila Blanco | Lime Juice | Grapefruit Juice | Jarritos Grapefruit Soda
Pina En Fuego - 17
Tequila Reposado| Pineapple Puree | Lime Juice | Habanero Simple Syrup
Pepino Picante - 17
Mezcal Blanco | Cucumber Juice | Lemon Juice | Serrano Simple Syrup
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 (Classic) - 23
Gracias de Dios GIn or Xicaru Blanco Mexcal | Campari | Carpano Antiqua Sweet Vermouth
Negroni Ruiz (Claro) - 20
Gracias de Dios Gin or Mezcal Blanco | Cocchi Americano Apertif | Dolin Blanc Vermouth
El Oaxaqueño Amargo (Mexcal) - 15
Mezcal Blanco | Lime Juice | Agave Nectar | Egg White
El Mexicano Amargo - 20
Abasolo Mexican Corn Whiskey | Lemon Juice | Agave Nectar | Egg White
El Viejito - 19
Tequila Reposado | Creme De Banane | Angostura Bitters | Black Walnut Bitters
La Viejita - 20
Abasolo Mexican Whiskey | Creme De Banane | Agave Nectar | Angostura Bitters | Chocolate Bitters
Dessert Cocktails
Cafe Con Sotol - 12
Sotol Crema | Coffee | Sotol Crema
Carajillo - 18
Liqor 43 | Borghetti Espresso Liqueur | Cold Coffee | Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Platano Macho - 15
Creme De Banane | Frangelico Cream | Cinnamon Simple Syrup