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219 ELM Street, DAVIS SQ., SOMERVILLE, MA
617-776-0005
- Mon-Fri Open at 5
- Bar ‘til 1 Nightly
- Sat Brunch 10-3
- Sun Brunch 10-3
- Sat & Sun Dinner 4-11
Menus
Appetizers
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CHICHARRÓN & Mango
9crispy pork belly, serrano chile & tamarind glaze, frisée salad
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CHALUPAS
12corn masa griddle cakes, crispy squash blossom, goat cheese, roasted jalapeño agave nectar
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SKILLET ROASTED SHRIMP AL AJILLO
12garlic, chipotle butter, stone ground grits
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ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
11cotija, frisée & radish salad, chipotle mayo
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“CHOLO” CORN COB
7garlic mojo mayo, cotija cheese, cayenne, avocado dressing
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Chicken QUESADILLA
12braised chipotle chicken, roasted corn, kale, tres quesos, mexican crema, cotija
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DOS EMPANADAS
8spiced beef, chipotle & spinach, tres quesos, spicy salsa verde
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Corn FUNDIDO
13warm tres quesos dip, sweet corn, charred broccoli, poblano, soft corn tortillas
add chorizo +3 -
“EL MERO MERO” GUACAMOLE
10avocados, cilantro, salt, lime & white onion
—w/ pork belly & roasted grape tomato add 4 -
MANGO GUACAMOLE
12avocados, serrano chile, cilantro, lime & red onion
TACOS
A fresh 6" corn tortilla served with pork charro beans
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BLT & Cheese
7.5crispy pork belly, pico de gallo con limón, romaine, "salsa mil islas", cotija
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CHORIZO de la CASA
7sunny side egg & papas, chipotle mayo
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CRISPY CALAMARI
7purple cabbage, jalapeño aioli
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GULF SHRIMP “DIABLO ROJO”
7guacamole, pickled red onion, habanero & mango salsa
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PORK CARNITAS
7.5tomatillo salsa, grilled pineapple, mexican crema, cotija, housemade flour tortilla
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CRISPY TOFU
7hot chili & tamarind glaze, blue cheese, brussels sprouts, mexican crema
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CRISPY “BAJA-STYLE” FISH
7.5savoy cabbage & jalapeño slaw, lime-cilantro mayo
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SHORT RIB
8crunchy & soft tortillas, tres quesos, red wine & mexican cola mole, cotija, shredded napa cabbage
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CHARRED OCTOPUS
8.5toasted almond mole, roasted grapes, golden raisins, chili oil
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Beet
7.5roasted red & golden beets, sautéed kale, chickpea mole, avocado & goat cheese crema, spicy pepitas, cotija
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MAHI MAHI a la PLANCHA
7.5guacamole, jicama, pineapple & serrano salsa, herb mayo, frisée
Salads
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Baby KALE SALAD
11radish, pear, jicama, carrots, toasted corn nut crumble, cotija, lime agave vinaigrette
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MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD
14barbacoa grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, black beans, tres quesos, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, crispy corn tortilla, chipotle ranch dressing
Enchiladas
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DUCK CARNITAS
20zucchini, summer squash, tres quesos, yellow mole, pickled red onions & frisée salad, pomegranate seeds, crispy duck chicharrón
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Heirloom Tomato
18roasted corn, sautéed spinach, tres quesos, red pepper coulis, pea & poblano mole, frisée salad
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PORK CARNITAS y DOS SALSAS
19red wine & cola mole, tomatillo & cilantro bechamel, tres quesos
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ROASTED ACHIOTE CHICKEN
18smoked chile & roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad
Entrées
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CARNE ASADA
22grilled steak, garlic & lime mojo, sweet chiles, roasted fingerlings, cilantro tequila butter, red wine & coca cola glaze
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STREET CART CHICKEN
191/2 roaster, achiote-citrus marinade, kale & fried plantain,
creamy poblano rice, tamarind butter -
GRILLED SWORDFISH
22coconut & cilantro rice, jumbo lump crab, mango & papaya salad
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BRAISED SHORT RIB
22stone ground grits, baby rainbow carrots, kale, plantains, cotija, red wine reduction
Tortas
Pressed Mexican-style sandwiches with pork charro beans & pickled vegetable salad
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PORK BARBACOA
13cider braised pork, guajillo mole, sliced avocado, tres quesos,
roasted apples, pork charro beans -
CARNITAS CUBANO
13pork carnitas, sliced ham, swiss cheese, jicama & apple slaw, cilantro, pork charro beans, “salsa mil islas”
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CHICKEN MILANESA
13crisp chicken breast, tres quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic mayo
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STREET-STYLE HOT DOG
9all-beef pearl dog, cabbage & jalapeño slaw, chicharron, chipotle ketchup, agave mustard, grilled roll
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BLACKENED FISH
14spice rubbed mahi mahi, radish & cilantro salad, serrano & pickled jalapeño mayo, pork charro beans, tres quesos
nachos
CHORIZO
14guacamole, pork charro beans, cabbage & jalapeño slaw, pimpin’ jalapeños, tres quesos, baja cream, chipotle mayo
Sides
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OAXACA CHEESE GRITS
3 -
PORK CHARRO BEANS
2 -
KALE & PLANTAIN
7 -
CREAMY POBLANO RICE
4 -
CABBAGE & JALAPEÑO SLAW
2
Appetizers
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GUACAMOLE “EL MERO MERO”
10avocados, cilantro, sea salt & white onion
add pork belly & roasted grape tomatoes + $4 -
MANGO GUACAMOLE
12avocados, serrano chile, cilantro, lime & red onion
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Baby KALE SALAD
11radish, pear, jicama, carrots, toasted corn nut crumble, cotija, lime agave vinaigrette
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MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD
14barbacoa grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, black beans, tres quesos, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, crispy corn tortillas, chipotle ranch dressing
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"Cholo" Corn Cob
7chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, cayenne, avocado dressing
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CHICHARRÓN & Mango
9crispy pork belly, serrano chile & tamarind glaze, frisée salad
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CHALUPAS
12corn masa, griddle cakes, crispy squash blossoms, goat cheese, roasted jalapeño agave nectar
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NACHOS
14guacamole, chorizo, pork charro beans, cabbage & jalapeño slaw, pimpin’ jalapeños, tres quesos, baja cream, chipotle mayo
add 2 sunny side eggs + $2
Entrées
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HUEVOS RANCHEROS
112 sunny side eggs, roasted corn, queso añejo, pork charro beans, salsa ranchero, crispy tortillas
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CHILAQUILES
112 sunny side eggs, braised chicken, smoked chile & roasted tomato salsa, pork charro beans, fried tortillas, baja cream, guacamole
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STEAK & EGGS
176oz Rib Eye, 2 sunny side eggs, refried beans, avocado, chipotle hollandaise, fried tortillas, rajas, cotija
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EL MONTANERO “SUPERBEASTO”
132 sunny side eggs, chorizo con papas, pork charro beans, chicharron, fried plantain, burro rice, chipotle mayo, baja cream, crispy tortilla
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CRABCAKE BENEDICT
162 poached eggs, maine crab, refried beans, home-style english muffins, smoked chile hollandaise, home fries
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BURRO BENEDICT
132 poached eggs, sliced ham, refried beans, home-style english muffins, smoked chile hollandaise, home fries
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THICK-CUT FRENCH TOAST
12egg-dipped brioche, caramelized plantains, mascarpone whipped, maple syrup
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BURRITO “LA SALIDA DEL SOL”
9flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, garlicky swiss chard, grilled red onion, cotija cheese, chiplote mayo
add grilled ham + $3
add chorizo + $3 -
TRES QUESOS OMELETTE
10pico de gallo & mizuna salad, home fries
add grilled ham + $3
add chorizo + $3 -
MORNING TACO PLATE
102 corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, avocado, pico de gallo, crema, cotija, home fries
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GULF SHRIMP “DIABLO ROJO” TACO PLATE
132 corn tortillas, guacamole, habanero & mango salsa, home fries
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CRISPY “BAJA-STYLE” FISH TACO PLATE
142 corn tortillas, savoy cabbage & jalapeño slaw, lime-cilantro mayo, mizuna
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CHORIZO de la CASA TACO PLATE*
132 corn tortillas, sunny side egg & papas, chipotle mayo, home fries
Tortas
Pressed Mexican-style sandwiches with pork charro beans & pickled vegetable salad
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PORK BARBACOA
13cider braised pork, guajillo mole, sliced avocado, tres quesos, roasted apples, pork charro beans
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CHICKEN MILANESA
13crispy chicken breast, tres quesos, avocado, tomato, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic and chipotle mayo
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CARNITAS CUBANO
13pork carnitas, sliced ham, swiss cheese, jicama & apple slaw, pork charro beans, “salsa mil islas”
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CHORIZO & EGG
12chorizo & egg scrambled, sliced avocado, tres quesos, chipotle mayo
Brunch Cocktails
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BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA
12El Jimador blanco, Royal Combier, blood orange, lemon
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BURRO MIMOSA
9Prima Perla Prosecco, blood orange
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TEQUILA SUNRISE
9Agavales blanco, homemade grenadine, orange juice
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BLOODY MARIA
9Agavales blanco, tomato, chipotle en adobo, horseradish
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HAIR OF THE DOG (contains nuts)
10Iced coffee horchata, RumChata, espresso liqueur
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MADAGASCAR OLD FASHIONED
12banana infused bourbon, muddled orange & cherry, house bitters
Bebidas y Postres
ICED COFFEE HORCHATA (CONTAINS NUTS)
6BURRO CHURROS
5DULCE DE LECHES CAKE
6
Sides
CABBAGE SLAW
2THICK CUT BROWN SUGAR BACON
3RED RICE & PORK CHARRO BEAN BOWL
4BURRO HOME FRIES
3HOME-STYLE ENGLISH MUFFIN
32 EGGS ANY STYLE
4AGAVE GLAZED PLANTAINS
4PORK CHARRO BEANS
2VEGETARIAN REFRIED BEANS
2
Margaritas
Our margaritas are made with 100% Blue Agave Tequila, showcasing the pure flavors of the tequila.
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Spicy Watermelon
la cava de los morales blanco tequila, ancho reyes, spicy serrano & watermelon purée, lime
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HIBISCUS
hibiscus infused tequila, st.elder, citrus, simple syrup
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CUCUMBER
cucumber infused tequila, lime, simple syrup
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MEZCARITA
bahnez mezcal, agavero damiana liqueur, lime, simple syrup
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SPICY EL DIABLO
jalapeño infused tequila, combier, lime, simple syrup
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Jalisco's Grand Dragonfly
libélula tequila joven, grand marnier, lime, agave
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DeLéon Platinum
deléon platinum tequila, cointreau, lime, agave
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DE LA CASA
agavales blanco, combier, lime, simple syrup
Cocktails
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Rare Hawk
rosebud buffalo trace single barrel, chamomile infused carpano bianco, fig, smoke & sea salt bitters
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LAVANDER ROMANCE
12platinum vodka, pomegranate, citrus, lavender agave, prosecco
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GOT NOTHING ON SHRUB
new amsterdam gin, st. elder, raspberry shrub, lemon, agave, aquafaba
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What's Up Doc
11bahnez mezcal, ancho reyes verde, carrot shrub, citrus, mint, agave
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Summer SANGRIA
merlot, combier, rhubarb shrub, passion fruit, citrus, prosecco
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Rosé Sangria
pinot grigio, st. elder, raspberry shrub, citrus
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Frozen Burro Colada
12barbancourt rhum, burro colada mix, coconut
about
The Painted Burro features an exciting seasonal menu that highlights the diverse cuisines of Latin America. From our wonderfully flavored moles to our selection of grilled meats and fish to our extensive list of over 100 craft tequilas the goal at The Painted Burro is to impart our local chef driven styles into modern interpretations of Latin American cuisine with a strong respect for tradition.
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