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Hours & Location

99 Third Ave,
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 622-1500

Hours of Operation 

Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm

Friday 11:30am - 11:00pm 

Saturday: Brunch 10:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner 4pm - 11:00pm

Sunday: Brunch 10:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner 4pm -9pm

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Appetizers

  • Chips + Salsa - 3

    corn tortilla chips & oven roasted tomato salsa (We are happy to offer a complimentary first order of both chip & salsa to our guest. Any additional orders will be charged on consumption)

  • Chipotle Queso Dip - 13

    bacon, pickled red onion, mexican crema, orange + cholula vinaigrette, cotija

  • Chips + Guacamole - 13

    avocados, cilantro, sea salt, white onion add mango + serrano salsa | 3 - add pork belly + roasted cherry tomatoes | 4

  • Nachos De La Casa - 15

    pork charro beans, cabbage + jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja + chipotle mayo add house chorizo | 4 - add chipotle chicken | 4

  • Chipotle Meatballs (Albondigas) - 15

    beef + pork, spicy adobo ranchero sauce, cotija, cilantro

  • "Cholo" Corn Cob - 13

    grilled corn on the cob, avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne

  • Chorizo Empanadas - 14

    house made chorizo, potato, tres quesos, cabbage, cilantro, chipotle mayo, cotija

  • Fried Calamari - 16

    cherry peppers, arugula, roasted pepper dip, lemon

  • Shrimp Al Ajillo - 15

    garlic, mezcal, chipotle butter, tres quesos, stone ground corn grits

  • Tuna Ceviche - 17

    watermelon, lime, guacamole, mango, serrano, tortilla chips

  • Papas Bravas - 12

    crispy potatoes, guajillo aioli, tagarashi, lime zest

  • Brussels Sprouts - 13

    bacon, pickled red onion, mexican crema, orange + cholula vinaigrette, cotija

Tacos

Make it a meal! Add rice+beans to your choice of tacos for - 5

  • Cilantro Grilled Chicken - 7.50

    crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotija

  • Crispy "Baja Style" Fish - 8

    savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro

  • Buffalo Cauliflower - 7.50

    guacamole, celery slaw, cotija, spiced pepitas

  • Short Rib "Double Stack" - 8.50

    crunchy + soft tortillas, beef carnitas, tres quesos, rajas, mexican crema, cotija

  • Pork Carnitas - 8

    tomatillo salsa verde, apple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortilla

  • Gulf Shrimp "Diablo" - 7.50

    guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion

  • Blackened Salmon - 7.50

    creamy coleslaw, scallions, cotija

  • Sirloin Steak - 8.50

    crunchy + soft tortillas, tres queso, pico de gallo, chiptole mayo, cotija, crispy onion rings

  • Birria - 8.50

    adobo braised beef, tres quesos, cilantro, red onion, radish, habanero + tomatillo salsa

  • Papas A La Plancha - 7.50

    rajas, tomatillo salsa, chipotle mayo, cotija, cilantro

Salads

  • Spring Salad - 14

    mixed greens, sliced strawberries + grapes, red onion, shredded pepper jack, balsamic vinaigrette

  • Kale Salad - 14

    tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing add grilled chicken | 6 - add grilled shrimp | 6

  • Burro Salad - 16

    grilled chicken, romaine, cherry tomato, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette

Tortas

  • Chicken Milanesa - 14

    crispy chicken breast, tres queso, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic, chipotle aioli

  • Carnitas Cubano - 15

    pork carnitas, ham, swiss cheese, jicama apple slaw, cilantro, pork charro beans, salsa ‘mil islas’

  • Burro Burguer - 18

    pepper jack cheese, bacon, guacamole, pico de gallo, ranch aioli, toasted brioche bun, served with papas bravas

Entrées

  • Fajitas - 28

    roasted garlic mojo, sautéed peppers + onions, cabbage, tomatillo jalapeño salsa, avocado, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream + homemade flour tortillas choice of: steak, chicken, shrimp or vegetables| combo +4

  • Skillet Roasted Salmon - 28

    sautéed green beans, garlicky fingerling potatoes, red onion, cilantro pesto, tomato vinaigrette

  • Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas - 24

    smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro

  • Pork Carnitas Enchiladas - 24

    red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantro

  • Enchiladas Verde - 24

    roasted asparagus + cauliflower + kale + sweet onion, tres quesos, green mole, mexican crema, spiced pepitas

  • Street Cart Chicken - 28

    roasted half chicken, achiote, sautéed kale + fried plantains, creamy poblano rice, tamarind butter

  • Chicken Chimichanga - 24

    crispy fried flour burrito stuffed with chicken tinga, saffron rice, black beans + tres quesos, topped with melted cheese, ranchero sauce, guacamole, baja crema + chipotle mayo

Sides

  • Pork Charro Beans - 5

  • Refried Vegetarian Beans - 4

  • Creamy Poblano Rice - 5

  • Kale + Plantains - 7

  • Cabbage Slaw - 4

  • Stone Ground Corn Grits - 4

Dessert

  • Churros - 11

    mexican fried dough sticks, rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with chocolate dipping sauce

  • Tres Leche Cake -13

    milk-soaked vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche whipped cream, dulce dark rum

  • Mexican Chocolate Cake - 12

    tequila soaked cherries, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, mint

  • Flan de Caramelo - 11

    caramel, cherries, mint

  • Ice Cream - 7

    chocolate, vanilla

  • Sorbet - 7

    lemon | raspberry + blood orange | peach + passion fruit

Appetizers

  • Chips + Salsa - 3

    corn tortilla chips & oven roasted tomato salsa (We are happy to offer a complimentary first order of both chip & salsa to our guest. Any additional orders will be charged on consumption)

  • Guacamole "El Mero Mero" - 13

    avocados, cilantro, sea salt, white onion add mango + serrano salsa | 3 - add pork belly + roasted cherry tomatoes | 4

  • Chipotle Queso Dip - 13

    warm tres quesos + monterey pepper jack cheese, spicy pork chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, crispy corn tortilla chips

  • Nachos De La Casa - 15

    pork charro beans, cabbage + jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja + chipotle mayo add house chorizo | 4 - add chipotle chicken | 4

  • Chorizo Empanadas - 14

    house made chorizo, potato, tres quesos, cabbage, cilantro, chipotle mayo, cotija

  • Tuna Ceviche - 17

    watermelon, lime, guacamole, mango, serrano, tortilla chips

  • Papas Bravas - 12

    crispy potatoes, aji amarillo aioli, togarashi, lime zest

  • Brussels Sprouts - 13

    bacon, pickled red onion, mexican crema, orange + cholula vinaigrette, cotija

Salads

  • Burro Salad - 16

    grilled chicken, romaine, cherry tomato, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette

  • Kale Salad - 13

    tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing add grilled chicken | 6 - add grilled shrimp | 6

  • Spring Salad - 14

    mixed greens, sliced strawberries + grapes, red onion, shredded pepper jack, balsamic vinaigrette

Tacos

tacos are one per order and served on a corn tortilla unless noted otherwise

  • Cilantro Grilled Chicken - 7.50

    crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotija

  • Crispy 'Baja Style' Fish - 8

    savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro

  • Buffalo Cauliflower Taco - 7.50

    guacamole, celery slaw, cotija, spiced pepitas

  • Short Rib 'Double Stack' Taco - 8.50

    crunchy + soft tortillas, beef carnitas, tres quesos, rajas, mexican crema, cotija

  • Pork Carnitas - 8

    tomatillo salsa verde, apple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, housemade flour tortilla

  • Gulf Shrimp 'Diablo Rojo' Taco - 7.50

    guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion

  • Blackened Salmon - 7.50

    creamy coleslaw, scallions, cotija

  • Sirloin Steak - 8.50

    crunchy + soft tortillas, tres quesos, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, cotija, crispy onion rings

  • Birria Taco - 8.50

    adobo braised beef, tres quesos, cilantro, red onion, radish, habanero + tomatillo salsa

  • Papas A La Plancha - 7.50

    rajas, tomatillo salsa, chipotle mayo, cotija, cilantro

Entrées

  • Fajitas - 28

    roasted garlic mojo, sautéed peppers + onions, cabbage, tomatillo jalapeño salsa, avocado, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream + homemade flour tortillas

  • Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas - 24

    smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro

  • Pork Carnitas Enchiladas - 24

    red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantro

  • Heirloom Squash Enchiladas - 24

    squash purée, brussels sprouts, kale, carrots, tres quesos, spiced pumpkin mole

  • Chicken Chimichanga - 24

    crispy fried flour burrito stuffed with chicken tinga, saffron rice, black beans + tres quesos, topped with melted cheese, ranchero sauce, guacamole, baja crema + chipotle mayo

Tortas

  • Chicken Milanesa - 14

    crispy chicken, tres quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic, chipotle aioli

  • Burro Burger - 18

    pepper jack cheese, bacon, guacamole, pico de gallo, ranch aioli, toasted brioche bun, served with papas bravas

Sides

  • Pork Charro Beans - 5

  • Refried Vegetarian Beans - 4

  • Creamy Poblano Rice - 5

  • Kale + Plantains - 7

  • Stone Ground Grits - 4

  • Cabbage Slaw - 4

$25 per person 

(all you can eat for an hour and a half)


Available Saturdays + Sundays from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Tapas

  • Mexican Street Corn Esquites

    avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne

  • Roasted Cauliflower

    green chile salsa, olive tapenade, crunchy corn nuts

  • Fried Brussels Sprouts

    bacon, herbs, orange-cholula vinaigrette, mexican crema

  • Papas Bravas

    russet potatoes, aji amarillo aioli, tajin spice, grated lime

  • Kale Salad

    tuscan kale, arugula, apple, pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing

  • Burro Wings

    chili agave glaze, cilantro, serrano peppers

  • Cheese Quesadillas

    tres quesos, cotija, chipotle aioli, fl our tortilla

  • Brussels Sprouts

    bacon, herbs, orange + cholula vinaigrette, mexican crema

Entrées

  • Huevos Rancheros

    fried egg, roasted corn, queso anejo, pork charro beans, salsa ranchero de la casa, crispy tortillas

  • Chilaquiles

    fried egg, braised chicken, smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, pork charro beans, crispy corn tortilla strips, baja crema, cotija

  • El Montanero "Superbeasto"

    sunny side egg, chorizo con papas, pork charro beans, chicharron, fried plantain, burro rice, chipotle mayo, baja crema, and two crispy tortillas

  • French Toast

    egg-dipped brioche, caramelized plantains, maple syrup, vanilla whipped cream

  • Burro Benedict

    poached egg, ham, home style english muffin, hollandaise sauce

  • Pancake

    agave + bananas, maple syrup

  • Chicken Wafle

    waffle, fried chicken thigh, spicy cabbage slaw, chorizo gravy

  • Waffle

    waffle, whipped cream, seasonal fruit

Sides

  • Bacon - 5

  • Pork Charro Beans - 5

  • English Muffin - 3

  • Guacamole "El Mero Mero" - 13

    mashed avocados, cilantro, sea salt & white onion with corn tortilla chips

    Add Manago + Habanero Salsa $3

    Add Pork Belly $4

  • Nachos Con Chorizo De La Casa - 15

    pork charro beans, cabbage + jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja + chipotle mayo

    house chorizo $4

    chipotle chicken $4

Tortas

  • Carnitas Cubano

    pork carnitas, sliced ham, swiss cheese, jicama + apple slaw, cilantro, pork charro beans, “salsa mil islas”

  • Chicken Milanesa

    crispy chicken breast, tres quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic + chipotle aioli

  • Choriqueso

    chorizo + egg scramble, pork charro beans, tres quesos, pico de gallo, avocado, habanero + tomatillo salsa

Tacos

  • Morning Taco

    scrambled egg, avocado, pico de gallo, crema mexicana, cotija

  • Chorizo Taco

    scrambled egg, ground chorizo, crispy potatoes, chipotle mayo

  • Crispy "Baja Style" Fish Taco

    fried fish, savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo

  • Short Rib "Double Stack" Taco

    2 corn tortillas, tres quesos, beef carnitas, poblano + onions, mexican crema

  • Pork Carnitas Taco

    shredded pork, tomatillo salsa verde, apple salsa, crema mexicana

Brunch Cocktails

  • Burro Mimosa - 9

    choice of: classic OJ, guava, mango, or blood orange

  • Guava Peach Margarita - 14

    old mexico tequila, combier, guava + peach, lime

  • Hair of the Dog - 13

    horchata iced coffee, rumchata, espresso liqueur, cinnamon sugar rim **contains peanuts + tree nuts**

  • Bloody Maria (Have It Your Way) - 11

    choice of: vodka, tequila, mezcal, jalapeño infused tequila, cucumber infused tequila

Non-Alcoholic

  • Horchata Iced Coffee - 7

    horchata, cold brew, milk, cinnamon sugar rim **contains peanuts + tree nuts**

  • Jugo Tropical - 5

    pineapple + blood orange + mango

  • Fazenda Coffee

    hot coffee - 3 cold brew coffee - 6

  • Caffeinated Teas - 5

    english breakfast / earl grey / japanese sencha

  • Teas Decaf / herbal - 5

    lemon chamomile / peppermint / ginger lemon / red berry

Margaritas

  • De La Casa - 13

    old mexico blanco tequila, triple sec, lime

  • Cucumber - 14

    cucumber-infused tequila, lime, blue agave

  • Guava Peach - 14

    old mexico blanco, triple sec, lime, simple, guava + peach

  • Spicy El Diablo - 14

    jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, lime, simple

  • Mango Pineapple - 14

    old mexico blanco, triple sec, lime, simple, mango + pineapple

  • Blood Orange - 14

    old mexico blanco, triple sec, lime, simple, blood orange

  • Mezcarita - 14

    peloton de la muerte mezcal, agavero, lime

  • Strawberry - 14

    old mexico blanco, triple sec, lime, simple, strawberry

  • Burro Cadillac - 19

    lunazul reposado, grand marnier, lime, agave

  • Spicy Cranberry - 15

    jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, lime, simple, cranberry

  • Blackberry Sage - 14

    old mexico blanco, blackberry + sage syrup, lime

  • Strawberry Mint - 14

    old mexico blanco, strawberry + mint syrup, lime

  • Kiwi - 14

    old mexico blanco, triple sec, lime, kiwi purée

Cocktails

  • Mole Old Fashion -15

    old overholt rye, galliano espresso, mole purée, bitters

  • Matcha Loca - 14

    basil-infused gin, st. elder, matcha + cardamon, aquafaba, lemon

  • Mezcal Breeze -14

    pineapple-infused mezcal, solerno, tumeric + ginger syrup, aquafaba, grapefruit

  • Sotol Rosita - 14

    sotol, aperol, dry + sweet vermouth, bitters

  • Spring Break - 14

    plantation 3 stars rum, fernet vittone, mint, solerno, ginger beer, passion fruit, lime

  • De La Familia - 14

    evan williams bourbon, punt e mes, benedictine, cherry heering

  • Burro Espresso Martini - 16

    lunazul reposado, omara's, rumchata, borghetti, cold brew concentrate

  • Lychee Sangria - 14

    white wine, new amsterdam gin, peach liqueur, grapefruit, orange

  • Sangria Roja - 14

    cabernet, applejack brandy, oranges, apples, cinnamon, apple cider

Non Alcoholic

  • Jugo Tropical - 5

    Mango + Pineapple + Sprite

  • Virgin Margarita - 5

    Lime juice, simple syrup, soda water

  • Strawberry Lime Spritz - 5

    strawberry, lime, soda water

  • Mexican Coke - 5

    Imported Mexican CocaCola made with cane sugar

  • Virgin Mojito - 7

    lime juice, simple syrup, mint, soda water

Sparkling Wine

  • Gratien Meyer, Loire, (FR) - Rose

    6oz - $14, 9oz - $17, Bttl - $56

  • Pirla Perla, Veneto, IT (Prosseco)

    6oz - $12, Bttl - $48

White Wine

  • SPASSO, IT - Pinot Grigio

    6oz - $13, 9oz - $16, Bttl - $52

  • Monte Xanic, Baja California - Sauvignon Blanc

    6oz - $15, 9oz - $18, Bttl - $60

  • Granbazan Ambar, SP - Albarino

    6oz - $15, 9oz - $17, Bttl - $56

  • Monte Xanic, Baja California - Chardonnay

    6oz - $15, 9oz - $18, Bttl - $60

Red Wine

  • Brandorg, Benchlands, OR - Pinot Noir

    6oz - $14, 9oz - $17 Bttl - $56

  • Terrazas de los Andes, ARG- Malbec

    6oz - $16, 9oz - $19, Bttl - $64

  • Banshee, Paso Robles, CA - Cabernet Sauvignon

    6oz - $16, 9oz - $19, Bttl - $64

  • Finca Nueva, SP, Rioja

    6oz - $14, 9oz - $17, Bttl - $56

  • MÚSICA DEL MARQUÉZ, Querétaro, MX - Nebbiolo

    6oz - $15, 9oz - $18, Bttl - $60

  • MÚSICA DEL MARQUÉZ, Querétaro, MX - Syrah

    6oz - $15, 9oz - $18, Bttl - $60

Draft Beer

  • Carlson Orchards - 7

    Massachusetts Hard Cider, 4.5%, 16oz (MA)

  • Dos Equis - 7

    Ambar, 4.4%, 16oz. (MEX)

  • Dos equis - 7

    Lager, 16oz., 4.2% (MEX)

  • Modelo, Especial - 7

    Lager, 4.4% 16oz (MEX)

  • Modelo, Negra - 9

    Negra, 16oz., 5.4% (MEX) 9

  • IDLE HANDS - 8

    Four Seam, N.E. IPA, 16 oz, 6.6% (MA)

  • Maine Beer Co. "Lunch" - 9

    New England IPA, 7%, 16oz. (ME)

  • Mighty Squirrel - 9

    Cloud Candy, New England IPA, 6.5%, 16oz, (MA)

  • TRUE NORTH - 8

    cerveza mexican, lager, 16oz, 4.3% (MA)

  • LORD HOBO - 9

    boomsauce, Double IPA, 16oz, 8% (MA)

Bottles + Cans

  • Corona Extra - 7

    Lager 4.5%, 12oz. (MEX)

  • Corona Light- 7

    Lager, 4.6%, 12oz. (MEX)

  • Pacifico Clara - 7

    Pilsner, 4.4%, 12oz (MEX)

  • Fiddlehead - 7

    Ale, American IPA, 16oz can, 6.2% (VT)

  • AERONAUT - 10

    citra Galaxy, session IPA 16 oz, 4.6% (MA)

  • AERONAUT - 11

    a year with Dr Nandu, Dbl N.E. IPA, 16oz, 8.3% (MA)

Tequila

Price Listed is Per 2oz Pour

  • Calle 23

    Blanco - 11 Reposado - 12 Anejo - 13

  • Casamigos

    Blanco - 13 Reposado - 14 Anejo - 15

  • Herradura

    Blanco - 10 Reposado - 11 Anejo - 12

  • Espolon

    Blanco - 9 Reposado - 10 Anejo - 11

  • Lunazul

    Blanco - 8 Reposado - 9

  • Milagro

    Blanco - 10 Reposado - 11 Anejo - 12

  • Tequila Ocho

    Blanco - 12 Reposado - 13 Anejo - 15

  • Patron

    Blanco - 12 Anejo - 13

  • Casa Noble

    Blanco- 14 Reposado- 15 Anejo- 16

  • Chinaco

    Blanco - 10 Reposado - 12 Anejo - 13

  • El Capo

    Blanco - 10 Reposado - 12 Anejo - 13

  • El Tesoro

    Blanco - 11 Reposado - 12 Anejo - 13

  • Fortaleza

    Blanco - 13 Anejo - 19

  • Cimarron

    Blanco - 8

  • Cabeza

    Blanco - 15

  • G4

    Blanco - 13 Anejo - 19

  • El Jimador

    Blanco - 13

Mezcal

Price Listed is Per 2oz Pour

  • Del Maguey

    Arroqueño-18 Iberico-26 Minero-14 Pechuga-23 San Luis Del Rio-18 San Pedro Taviche-18 Tepexate-18 Tobola-22 Vida-12 Wild Jabali-18 Wild Papalome-18

  • Bahnez

    Joven- 10

  • Sombra

    Joven - 11

  • Illegal

    Joven - 14 Reposado - 16 Anejo - 17

  • 400 Conejos

    Joven - 12

  • Rosaluna

    Joven - 13

  • PELOTÓN DE LA MUERTE

    Joven - 12

  • Alipus San Juan

    Joven - 14

  • Pierde Almas Webber

    Joven - 15

SELECCION ESPECIAL

Price listed is per 1.5oz Pour

  • Clase Azul

    Reposado - 18

  • Gran Mayan

    Silver - 15

  • El Jolgorio Mezcal

    Espadin - 15 Mezcalcuixe - 17

Sotol

  • HACIENDA DE CHIHUAHUA

    Silver - 10 Reposado - 11 Añejo - 12

Private Events

The Alpine Restaurant Group is thrilled to announce their newest location of The Painted Burro! Conveniently located at 99 Third Ave. in Waltham, MA., The Painted Burro offers private dining options for any style of event. Whether you are looking for a casual cocktail party or a formal seated dinner, Chef Joe Cassinelli's modern take on Mexican favorites is sure to impress.

Planning for 10 or 300? We have indoor and outdoor event spaces that are the perfect fit! The Painted Burro is available for brunch, lunch, and dinner events. Inquire today about your next corporate, social, or family affair. Our team of event professionals will help you plan a memorable and safe gathering. Complimentary parking + Audio Visual equipment are always available.

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