Our Menu
Starters
Barbacoa Croquettes - 12
Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa Croquettes | Chipotle Aioli
Esquites - 8
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
Queso Fundido | Mexican Style Fondue - 12
Queso Asadero | Queso Oaxaca | Queso Chihuahua | Poblano Rajas | Chorizo | Mushrooms | Corn Tortillas
Ruiz’s House Guacamole - 10
Avocado | Red Onion | Serrano | Cilantro | Garlic | Salsa Fresca | Totopos
Totopos and Salsa Verde y Roja - 8
House-Made Tortilla Chips | Green and Red Salsas
Nopalitos - 14
Fresh Grilled Cactus | Guajillo Sauce | Queso Fresco | Corn Tortillas
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
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
Ceviche Verde - 14
Mahi Mahi | Cilantro Serrano Citrus Marinade | Salsa Fresca
Ahi Tuna Crudo - 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 Trio - 26
Choose any three ceviches
Tacos
Four Tacos 16
Garnished with Purple Cabbage | Red and Green House-Made Salsa | Cojita Cheese | Avocado Mousse
Barbacoa
Braised Beef Cheeks
Chicken
Achiote Braised Shredded Chicken
Vegetarian Tacos
Poblano | Corn | Mushrooms
Baja Mahi Mahi
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Shrimp
Chipotle Marinated Shrimp
Al Pastor
Achiote Braised Pork | Pineapple Chuncks
Carne Asada
Marinated Grilled Steak
Carnitas
Slow Cooked Crisped Pork
Mains
Grilled Half Cornish Game Hen - 26
Mole Negro | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Calabacitas
Chile En Nogada - 28
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Ground Pork | Ground Veal | Golden Raisins | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Vegetarian Chile En Nogada - 26
Roasted Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Tri-Colored Quinoa | Sweet Potato | Pepitas | Piñon | Walnut Cream Sauce | Queso Fresco | Pomegranate Seeds
Chicken Mole Enchiladas - 24
Achiote Braised Chicken | Rolled | Mole Negro | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
Vegetarian Mole Enchiladas - 22
Poblano Rajas | Mushrooms | Corn | Mole Negro| Squash | Sesame Seeds | Chipotle Crema | Cilantro-Lime Rice | Beans
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
Postres
Fresas con Crema - 8
Fresh Strawberries | Orange Zest | Whipped Cream
Tres Leches Churro Bread Pudding - 10
Cajeta | Toasted Piñon | Tres Leches
Ancho Chile Pots de Crème - 12
Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise
Flan - 10
Mexican Egg Custard | Caramel Topping
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.
Siesta - 12
Herradura Blanco Tequila | Fresh Grapefruit Juice Contratto and Angostura Bitters | Straight-Up | Orange Twist
Grand Gold - 15
Don Julio Reposado | Grand Marnier | Fresh Lime
Silver Coin - 12
Herradura Blanco | Cointreau | Fresh Lime
House - 10
Well Tequila | Fresh Lime | Orange Liqueur.
Tommy’s Margarita - 15
El Tesoro Plata | Fresh Lime | Agave Nectar
La Princesa - 15
Tapatio Reposado | Giffard Strawberry | Strawberry Chamoy Reduction Mix | Lemon | Fresh Lime | Strawberry Chamoy Rim | Chamoy Dipped Strawberry
El Alebrije - 18
Tapatio Añejo | Grand Marnier | Fresh Pineapple | Mango |Fresh Lime | Orange | Fiery Habanero Tincture |Tajin Rim| Slice of Mango
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.
El Guapo de Santo Poco - 15
Abasolo Heirloom Whiskey | Antica Sweet Vermouth Hibiscus Contratto | Served Over Large Rock
La Llorona - 15
Madre Espadin Mezcal | Gracias Adios Agave Gin | Cocchi Americano | Grapefruit and Lemon Twist Served Up or Over Large Rock
El Cucuy - 18
Chamucos Blanco Tequila | Gracias Adios Agave Gin | Chamucos Reposado Velvet Falernum | Cinnamon | Fresh Lime Juice Fresh Grapefruit Juice | Touch of Grenadine | Crushed Ice Fresh Mint | Flaming Hibiscus Flower | Cinnamon Embers
The Coco-pelli - 18
Don Julio Reposado | Don Julio Añejo| Mango Puree Pineapple Juice | Orange Juice | Coconut Cream | Strawberry-Chamoy Float Crushed Ice | Tajin Rim | Mint | Chile Dusted Mango
Los 3 Caballitos - 20
Madre Espadin Mezcal | Ensemble Mezcal | Ancestral Mezcal Served With Our Three House Made Sangritas: House Orange | Hibiscus and Pineapple Juice | Red Chile Powder Clarified Cucumber Cucumber | Lime | Salt | Serrano Seasonal Seasonal Fruits | Herbs | Spice
La Suegra - 15
Illegal Reposado Mezcal | Amaro Montenegro Coconut Oil-Washed Okar Aperitivo | Fresh Grapefruit Juice Straigh-Up | Grapefruit Twist
Coyote Cooler - 15
Reposado Tequila | Giffard Apricot Liqueur Fresh Lime Juice | Pineapple Juice | Angostura Bitters | Served Up or Over Large Rock Fresh Lime Juice | Pineapple Juice | Angostura Bitters | Served Up or Over Large Rock
Ghost Ranch Negroni - 15
Madre Mezcal | Dolin Blanc | Cocchi Americano Flamed Grapefruit Twist | Piñon Smoke Finish Served ‘Sazerac’ Style