This Week at Juanita's
Tuesday
- Mushroom Enchiladas SuizasCorn tortillas stuffed with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, dipped in salsa verde, topped with white onions and Swiss cheese, then baked. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Chicken Enchiladas SuizasCorn tortillas stuffed with chicken, then rolled and dipped in salsa verde, topped with Swiss cheese, baked, then sprinkled with white onions. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Mexican Chickpea SoupChickpeas with carrots and zucchini in a chipotle, tomato broth.$6
- Chiles Rellenos con CarneRoasted poblano peppers, stuffed with grass-fed ground beef and shiitake mushrooms, brushed with egg yolk, lightly fried, and finally topped with a tomato sauce. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Chiles Rellenos con QuesoRoasted poblano pepper, stuffed with Oaxaca cheese brushed with egg yolk, lightly fried, and finally topped with a tomato sauce. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Sopa: Black Bean & ChorizoBlack bean soup with chorizo, garnished with avocados and strips of crunchy tortilla chips.$6
- Pupusas with BeansDelicious hand-made corn masa patties are popular in Central America filled with beans and cheese. Served with Soup of the Day.$24
- Pupusas with WhitefishDelicious hand-made corn masa patties are popular in Central America filled with a gentle whitefish. Served with Soup of the Day.$24
- Pupusas with ChicharronDelicious hand-made corn masa patties are popular in Central America that are filled with chicharron and cheese. Served with Soup of the Day.$24
- Tacos de PescadoGrilled swai fish (Cold Spring Fish Market), topped with creamy garlic and citrus salsa. Served with rice and beans.$22
- Chicken HuarachesHandmade griddled masa cakes opened and stuffed with steamy black beans. Heaped with chicken. Topped with chicken, queso fresco, and salsa casera (red), with a side of sour cream. Served with soup of the day.$24
- Cactus Salad Tlacoyos (Huaraches)Mexico's original "hot pocket." Handmade griddled masa cakes stuffed with steamy black beans and topped with cactus salad, queso fresco, and salsa casera (red), with a side of sour cream. Served with rice and beans.$20
- Cactus HuarachesMexico's original "hot pocket." Handmade griddled masa cakes stuffed with steamy black beans and topped with cactus, queso fresco, and salsa casera (red), with a side of sour cream. Served with rice, beans, and a side of green beans from Trout Town Farm.$22
- Sopa: TomatoA delicious tomato soup with a touch of chipotle peppers.$6
- add sour cream
- Pipian Verde de CerdoPork steeped in a delicious green mole sauce (pipian) made with pumpkin seeds and Mexican herbs. Served with rice.$22
- Potato Leek SoupPotato & leek soup with a tomato-based broth and a little Mexican heat!$6
- PescadillasCorn tortillas filled with cod filets seasoned with Mexican herbs and spices, then lightly fried and topped with cabbage, onions, and salsa. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Carne a la TampiqueñaThis popular steak dish comes from the Tampico region. Served with rice and a side salad.$24
- Chicken Mole EnchiladasCorn tortillas covered in fresh mole poblano sauce and stuffed with chicken. Topped with fresh lettuce, onion, radish, and queso fresco. Served with rice. **Allergy alert: the mole poblano sauce is made with nuts and chocolate.$24
- Mushroom Mole EnchiladasCorn tortillas covered in fresh mole poblano sauce, stuffed with shiitake mushrooms. Topped with fresh lettuce, onion, radish, and queso fresco. Served with rice. **Allergy alert: the mole poblano sauce is made with nuts and chocolate.$24
- ColoraditoShank steak in a rich sauce made with pasilla and ancho chiles. Served with rice and beans.$17
- Grilled Salmon TacosBlackened salmon with a dry Mexican rub, served in warm corn tortillas, topped with a tropical pineapple mango avocado salsa. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Pasta de CaracolA tasty tomato and pasta shell soup made with fresh plum tomatoes, chayote, carrots, and chicken broth.$6
- Chicken$1.75
- Sopa de Fideo (conchas)A tasty tomato and pasta shell soup made with fresh plum tomatoes, Mexican herbs & spices, and chicken broth. Add chicken for 1.75$6
- Chicken$1.75
- Sopa: Cream of BroccoliTry this delicious creamy blend of broccoli and poblano peppers.$6
- Tacos Al PastorPork tacos served on corn tortillas and with fresh roasted pineapple, cilantro, onions, and homemade red salsa. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Tortitas de AtunTuna patties seasoned with Mexican spices, lightly fried and oven-baked for a golden crisp. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Sopa: Veracruz Style LentilA tasty medley of lentils and vegetables including plantain and yuca. (Vegan)$6
- Add Ham
- Shrimp Ceviche TostadasHearty chunks of shrimp with a cilantro aioli salsa. Served with a side of crunchy corn tostadas.$24
- Bisteces a la MexicanaTender and delicious sirloin tip steak with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Pork MixiotesPork loin steeped in chili sauce, wrapped in a parchment pouch, then steam-cooked to tender perfection. Served with rice and ensalada Rusa (potato, peas, carrots, and mayo salad).$22
- Vegetable MixiotesVegetables steeped in chile sauce, wrapped in a parchment pouch, then steam-cooked to tender perfection. Served with rice and beans.$20
- Sopa: Mexican Matzo BallJuanita's twist on the classic matzo ball soup with a serrano pepper kick.$6
- Rabo de Res (Oxtail Stew)Mexican-styled oxtail stew in a tomato base with strips of poblano peppers and onions. Mildly spicy. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Chicken FajitasDelicious strips of tender, grilled chicken breast with peppers, onions, and jalapeños. Served with Soup of the Day.$24
- Flour Tortilla
- Steak FajitasStrips of steak with peppers, onions, and jalapeños. Served with rice, beans, and flour tortillas. Can be served assembled ready to eat.$24
- Flour Tortilla
- Tacos de Pescado al Mojo de AjoSwai (whitefish) marinated in a garlic salsa, tucked in warm corn tortillas. Served with rice and beans.$22
- Enchiladas Rojas de PolloCorn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and drenched in a red sauce made with a blend of guajillo peppers, tomatoes, and Mexican herbs and spices. Topped with onions, radish, & Mexican cheese. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Enchiladas Rojas de HongosCorn tortillas filled with mushrooms and drenched in a red sauce made with a blend of guajillo peppers, tomatoes, and Mexican herbs and spices. Topped with onions, radish, & Mexican cheese. Served with rice and beans.$21
- Pechugas de Pollo en NogadaThe chicken breast is cooked and covered in this creamy sauce made with walnuts, sour cream, and a blend of Mexican cheese, herbs, spices, and garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds. Served with rice and beans.$20
- Baja Fish TacosLightly battered whitefish, topped with an escabeche habanero mango salsa. Served with rice and beans.$25
- Sopa: FideoA tasty tomato and pasta soup made with fresh plum tomatoes, Mexican herbs & spices, and chicken broth. Add chicken for $1.75$6
- Chicken$1.75
- Atun en Costra al ChipotleGrilled tuna steak seasoned with black and white sesame seeds and dry chipotle seeds, served with a chipotle salsa. Includes tortillas, rice, and a side salad.$24
- Sopa: Tortilla SoupChicken broth with strips of baked corn tortillas, avocados, lime juice, sour cream, and cilantro. Shredded chicken may be added.$6
- Chicken$1.75
- Spaghetti Poblano con AlbondigasThis Mexican-styled spaghetti dish features a poblano pepper-based sauce, beef meatballs, and Oaxaca Cheese. Served with Soup of the Day.$24
- Grilled Shrimp TacosGrilled shrimp seasoned in a garlic chili oil, drizzled with our new salsa roja de morita. Served in warm corn tortillas with a side of rice and refried beans.$20
- Enchiladas de PipianYour choice of chicken or vegetables wrapped in corn tortillas soaked in a delicious green mole sauce (pipian) made with pumpkin seeds and Mexican herbs. Served with rice.$24
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Chuletas de PuercoGrilled, seasoned pork chops. This classic dish has made a lot of people happy in Abuela's home! Served with quinoa salad and refried beans.$24
- Tostadas de Tinga (Carne)Toasted corn tortillas (tostadas) topped with shredded beef in a sweet chipotle chili salsa and topped with queso fresco, and sour cream. Served with the soup of the day.$24
- Albondigas en Salsa VerdeMexican meatballs made with grass-fed beef and stuffed with a chunk of hard-boiled egg. Then seared, baked, and broiled in a spicy (not muy picante) in green salsa with chipotle peppers, along with carrots, potatoes, and an aromatic handful of fresh herbs. Served with rice and beans.$20
- Albondigas en Chipotle (Mexican-styled meatballs)Mexican meatballs stuffed with a chunk of hard-boiled egg. Then seared, baked, and broiled in a spicy (not muy picante) tomato chipotle sauce with carrots, potatoes, and an aromatic handful of fresh herbs. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Poblano Pepper and Zucchini ChowderThis hearty soup features the natural creaminess (no dairy) of the poblano pepper, along with zucchini and corn.$6
- Pastel AztecaLayers of corn tortillas, poblano peppers, corn, Mexican cheeses, a blend of chicken and pork, mixed with salsa verde and garnished with avocado. Served with beans.$24
- Gorditas with Potatoes and Poblano PeppersHand-made corn tortilla pockets stuffed with potato, poblano pepper, jalapeños, onion, and corn. Served with soup of the day.$24
- Gorditas with Chicharron and CalabacitasHand-made corn tortilla pockets stuffed with chicharron (fried pork belly) and calabacitas (Mexican squash). Served with soup of the day.$24
- Gorditas with SteakHand-made corn tortilla pockets stuffed with tender steak. Served with soup of the day.$24
- Gorditas with ChickenHand-made corn tortilla pockets stuffed with grilled chicken. Served with soup of the day.$24
- Beef Ribs in Tomatillo SauceBeef short ribs steeped in a delectable tomatillo sauce with poblano peppers. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Tacos de Pescado al PastorGrilled white fish seasoned with Mexican herbs & spices. Served on corn tortillas and topped with roasted pineapple, cilantro, onions, and homemade red salsa. Served with soup of the day.$25
- Sopa de Calabaza (butternut squash)This creamy butternut squash soup has a touch of chipotle peppers. This soup has no dairy.$6
- Estofado de PolloThis Veracruz-styled chicken stew is packed with tomatoes, carrots, Spanish olives, and potatoes in a mildly spicy, tomato-based soup. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Juanita's Taco TrioThis Chef's special features three special tacos -- papa con rajas poblanas (potato with poblano pepper), chicharron con calabacitas (fried pork belly with zucchini and squash), and chicken, wrapped in hand-made corn tortillas. Served with the soup of the day.$24
- Sopa de Habas (Fava beans)Creamy fava bean soup with chile pasilla. Topped with cactus strips and crumbled queso fresco.$6
- Guisado RancheroBeef and potatoes in a tomato and poblano pepper stew. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Chicharron en Salsa VerdeChicharron (fried pork skin) cooked with zucchinis in a green salsa made with roasted tomatillos and chiles serranos. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Pechugas de Pollo RellenasChicken breast stuffed with poblano peppers, corn, and cheese in a creamy poblano sauce. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Bisteces de Cerdo en Chile PasillaBoneless pork steak in a succulent chile pasilla sauce. Served with rice and side of tortillas.$24
- Asado de Cerdo al TequilaRoasted chunks of pork, seasoned with a special Mexican chile and herb rub, cooked with a shot of tequila. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Pozole Verde de PuercoHominy-based Mexican stew from the state of Guerrero. Pork in a green salsa made with tomatillos, pumpkin seeds, and serrano peppers and topped with avocado, radishes, and oregano. Served with a side of tostadas.$24
- Pollo Pibil (Yucatan style)Roasted chicken rubbed in a citrus, achiote paste combined with garlic and pickled habanero peppers. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Filete de Pescado EmpanizadoLightly breaded swai filet from Cold Spring Fish Market. Served with side salad and tostones.$24
- ChileatoleSome call it a Mexican corn chowder, without the cream. A warm full-bodied soup, made with fresh corn and corn flour and flavored with jalapeños and epazote, a Mexican herb.$6
- Mole de OllaA satisfying beef stew with chunks of fall vegetables simmering in an ancho and pasilla chile broth. Served with rice and a side of tortillas.$24
- Tamal De CazuelaLayers of corn masa, stuffed with pork in a salsa made with three Mexican chiles. Delicious and hearty. Served with beans.$24
- Salmon a la YucatecaOven-baked salmon in a citrus, achiote marinade. Served with rice and a side salad.$24
- Oaxaca TamalesThe Oaxaca (Wuh-HA-ca) style tamale is stuffed with chicken in mole sauce and wrapped in a banana leaf, then steam cooked. Served with beans. **Allergy alert: mole sauce is typically made with chocolate and a blend of nuts, including almonds & peanuts.**$15
- Red Pozole con PolloHominy-based Mexican stew from the state of Jalisco. Chicken in a red salsa made with tomatoes and Mexican peppers, topped with avocado, radishes, and cilantro. Served with a side of tostadas topped with beans, lettuce, salsa, and cheese.$18
- Pozole Colorado con PolloHominy-based Mexican stew from the state of Guerrero. Chicken in a red salsa made with chile ancho and garlic, served with shredded cabbage, radishes, onion, and cilantro. Served with a side of 2 tostadas topped with beans, lettuce, salsa, and cheese.$17
- Quesadilla TrioJuanita's Quesadilla Special this week features 3 hand-made corn tortillas filled with Oaxaca cheese and roasted vegetables, chicharones, and steak. (1 of each type of quesadilla) Served with rice and beans.$22
- Full Rack Ancho Chile and Fig BBQ RibsFull rack of thick country-style pork ribs in a sweet and spicy ancho chile and fig sauce.$40
- Enchiladas de PipianPork enchiladas in a green mole sauce (pipian) made with pumpkin seeds and Mexican herbs. Served with rice and beans.$22
- Guisado de Cerdo en Chile PasillaChunks of lean pork simmering in a chile pasilla sauce. Served with rice and beans.$20
- Pescado a la VeracruzanaVeracruz-styled cod prepared with Mexican spices and cooked with fresh tomatoes, Mexican peppers, and onions. Topped with Spanish olives and capers. Served with rice.$22
- HuauzontlesHuauzontles is a Mexican herb that looks like broccoli. Mixed with Oaxaca cheese, dipped in an egg batter, and lightly fried for a golden crust. Served in tomato salsa with a side of rice and beans.$24
- Tacos de Camarones a la DiablaBroiled shrimp, marinaded in a chile and garlic oil, and wrapped in corn tortillas. Served with rice and a side salad.$24
- Sopa: Fideo with VegetablesA tasty tomato and pasta soup made with fresh plum tomatoes, Mexican herbs & spices, chicken broth, and vegetables.$5
- Chicken$1.75
- Arroz con CamaronesClassic homestyle Mexican rice dish cooked with shrimp and vegetables. Served with beans and a side salad.$24
- Arroz con PolloClassic homestyle Mexican rice dish cooked with chicken and vegetables. Served with beans and a side salad.$24
- Shrimp EnchiladasCorn tortillas stuffed with shrimp seasoned in a red guajillo salsa. Garnished with manchego cheese, lettuce, and onions. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Broiled Chilied ShrimpBroiled shrimp, marinaded in a chile and garlic oil. Served with rice.$18
- Pineapple and Chipotle BBQ RibsSavory 1/2 rack of pork ribs in a tangy pineapple and chipotle BBQ sauce. Served with quinoa salad and mashed potatoes.$25
Wednesday
- Sopa de ChicharosA creamy, dairy-free, and satisfying pea soup. Add ham, if you like.$6
- Add Ham$1.75
- Costillas en Salsa VerdePan-seared pork ribs cooked with calabacitas, in a green salsa made with roasted tomatillos and chiles serranos. Served with rice and beans.$24
- Tofu en Salsa VerdeTofu steaks served with purslane and a green salsa made with roasted tomatillos, chiles serranos, and calabacitas. Served with rice and beans. (vegan & GF).$24
- Adobo de Cerdo HuastecoThis tasty dish has its roots in the native people of Veracruz (Juanita's birthplace!). Chunks of pork shoulder seasoned with a three chile (pasilla, ancho, and guajillo) tomato sauce. Mildly spicy. This dish is served with rice and beans.$24
- Sopa: Mexican Vegetable SoupA delicious medley of fresh vegetables including yuca, chayote, and corn in a vegetable-based broth.$6
- shredded chicken$1.75
Thursday
- Sopa: FideoA tasty tomato and pasta soup made with fresh plum tomatoes, Mexican herbs & spices, and chicken broth. Add chicken for $1.75$6
- Chicken$1.75
- Mole Poblano with ChickenMole poblano is considered Mexico's National Dish! Chicken thighs simmering in a rich, peppery sauce. Served with rice. ****Allergy Alert**** The mole's rich dark color and bold flavors come from a blend of the different peppers and other ingredients which include almonds, peanuts, and dark chocolate.$24
- Guisado de ArrieroThis stew comes from Northern Mexico. It features a savory blend of beef, potatoes, poblano peppers, and pinto beans in a pasilla, guajillo, and ancho chile sauce. Served with rice and corn tortillas.$24
Friday
Saturday
- Huevos RancherosHuevos Rancheros... warm corn tortillas, refried beans, stewed tomatoes, and two eggs any style. Topped with queso fresco, avocado, and pico de gallo. Add bacon (1.50).$15
- Egg$1.50
- Bacon$1.50
- Chorizo$1.50
- ChilaquilesChilaquiles...corn tortilla wedges soaked in salsa verde with one egg any style, lightly coated with onions, Mexican queso fresco, fresh radish, and avocado. Served with beans. Add steak, or bacon (1.50).$15
- Bacon$1.75
- Chorizo$1.75
- Egg (any style)$1.75
- SopesTwo handmade thick corn tortillas topped with beans, lettuce, onion, radish, sour cream, and homestyle salsa. Served with beans. Add chicken, chorizo, steak, egg, or roasted vegetables for 1.75.$15
- Plain
- Chicken$1.75
- Chorizo$1.75
- Eggs$1.75
- Steak$1.75
- Roasted Vegetables$1.75
- Sopes- Roasted VegetablesTwo handmade thick corn tortillas topped with refried beans, roasted vegetables, lettuce, onion, radish, sour cream, and Juanita's homestyle salsa. Served with beans. No substitutions$16.75
- Sopes- ChorizoTwo handmade thick corn tortillas topped with pinto beans, Mexican chorizo, lettuce, onion, radish, sour cream, and homestyle salsa. Served with beans. No substitutions$16.75