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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 blossoms, 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 CHIPS
10cotija, chipotle aioli, mexican crema, pickled red onion
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"Cholo" Corn Cob
9chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, cayenne, avocado dressing
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Tomato & Basil Quesadilla
12vine ripened tomatoes, basil, tres quesos, avocado crema, cotija
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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 & Poblano FUNDIDO
13melted tres quesos, corn, poblano pepper, roasted corn nuts
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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Chicken Tinga
7.5marinated cucumber, avocado crema, cotija
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CHORIZO de la CASA
7sunny side egg & papas, chipotle mayo
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CRISPY CALAMARI
7escabeche, arugula, jalapeño aioli
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GULF SHRIMP “DIABLO ROJO”
7guacamole, pickled red onion, habanero & mango salsa
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PORK CARNITAS
7.5grilled pineapple, salsa verde, pickled red onion, 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 almonds, apricot mezcal mole, roasted grapes, golden raisins, chili oil
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Cauliflower
7.5chickpea purée, sautéed kale, sweet potato, salbitxada, spiced 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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KALE SALAD
11tuscan kale, apples, pomegranate seeds, corn nuts, cotija, creamy mustard dressing
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Burro SALAD
14romaine, roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, tres quesos, avocado, guajillo grilled chicken, crispy corn tortilla strips
Enchiladas
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DUCK CARNITAS
20zucchini, kohlrabi, tres quesos, yellow mole, pickled red onion, frisée salad, orange segments, crispy duck chicharrón
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Mushroom
18sweet potato, parsnips, kale, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, tres quesos, habanero & carrot mole, arugula & avocado salad, mexican crema, crispy malanga chips
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PORK CARNITAS
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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Burro Paella
24saffron rice, calamari, chicken, mexican chorizo, shrimp, mussels
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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KALE SALAD
11tuscan kale, apples, pomegranate seeds, corn nuts, cotija, creamy mustard dressing
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Burro SALAD
14romaine, roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, tres quesos, avocado, guajillo grilled chicken, crispy corn tortilla strips
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Mexican Street Corn Esquites
11cotija, garlic mojo, serrano, cilantro, cayenne, lime
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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 honey apples, 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
lunazul 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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El Hefty Jefe
el capo platinum tequila, grand marnier lime, agave
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DE LA CASA
agavales blanco, combier, lime, simple syrup
Cocktails
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Lady Violet
butterfly pea tea infused gin, giffard créme de violette, st. elder liqueur, lemon, prosecco
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LAVANDER ROMANCE
platinum vodka, pomegranate, citrus, lavender agave, prosecco
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What's Up Doc
bahnez mezcal, ancho reyes verde, carrot shrub, citrus, mint, agave
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Red SANGRIA
merlot, strawberry, kiwi, lemon, ginger, prosecco
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T.G.I.M
gracias a dios mezcal, dubonnet rouge, st. elder liqueur, lemon, simple
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Madagascar Old Fashioned
banana infused bourbon, muddled orange & cherry, house bitters
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Frozen Burro Colada
barbancourt 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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