Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria Menu
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC
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Starters (Lunch and Dinner)
Mejillones En Curry
$24.00
MUSSELS IN SPICY COCONUT CURRY, BLUE HEIRLOOM CORN BREAD (GF)

Guacamole
$15.00
Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo

Guacamole Trio
$25.00
MACHA MANGO (V) / CHARCOAL TOMATILLO (V) / CANGREJO (CRAB)

Chips Trio
$13.20
Morita, chichilmoli, salsa verde criolla (veg) - served with chips

Ensalada Paraiso
$13.00
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas, chef suggestion to add protein

Ceviche Acapulco
$29.00
RED SNAPPER, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, CHERRY TOMATOES, TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, CILANTRO, CHILE QUEBRADO, BLOOD ORANGE HIBISCUS SAUCE
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
$16.00
TART CHERRIES, YUZU VINAIGRETTE, SPICED ALMONDS, CHERRY TOMATOES, QUESO COTIJA (G

Duck Wonton Tortilla Soup
$17.00
TRES CHILES BROTH, GROUND DUCK AND CHICKEN WONTONS, AVOCADO, CREMA, QUESO COTIJO

Duck Gyoza Curry Verde
$15.00
SEARED DUCK GYOZAS, CILANTRO JALAPENO CURRY, HERBS, ROASTED KABOCHA

Camaron Wontons
$17.00
SHRIMP WONTONS, CHILI CRISP GARLIC SAUCE, PAN SEARED SHRIMP WONTONS, HERB SALAD, SALSA MACHA

Tuna Salad
$19.00
AHI TUNA TATAKI, HERB SALAD, YUZU VINAIGRETTE, ORANGE WEDGES, ROASTED KABOCHA, CRISPY SHALLOTS

Hamachi Crudo Tostada
$21.00
YELLOWTAIL HAMACHI, GUAJILLO PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE, AVOCADO, HERB SALAD, CRISPY SHALLOTS

Aguachile de Camaron
$17.00
SHRIMP, CILANTRO SERRANO AGUACHILE, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, CHILI CRISP OIL, CRISPY ONIONS

Mains (Lunch and Dinner)
Beef Short Rib
$45.00
Braised short rib, mole verde
Chicken Mole
$32.00
Half roasted chicken served over plantains with our house made mole negro

Branzino a la Brasa
$42.00
BRANZINO STUFFED WITH JUMBO LUMP CRAB, PEPITA SAUCE, MACHA OIL, CHARRED LEMON

Mexican Bowl
$24.00
Rice, lettuce, grilled corn, pico de gallo, avocado, crema, black beans, pickled red onions, queso cotija.

Enchiladas Verdes
$30.00
Three enchiladas de pollo, gratinated Mexican cheese, creamy salsa verde, crema, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, side of pinto beans

Avocado Salad con Carnitas
$27.00
CRISPY CARNITAS, HALF AVOCADO STUFFED WITH ROASTED CORN AND GRATINATED CHEESE, CHERRY TOMATO, RED PICKLED DAIKON, RED ONION, FETA CHEESE

Tetelas de Papas
$24.00
POTATO, OYSTER MUSHROOM AND QUESO STUFFED TETEALAS, MOLE TRADICIONAL, CREMA, QUESO COTIJA (VEG

NY Strip Steak
$34.00
CACAO ENCRUSTED NY STRIP STEAK, CARAMELIZED NAPA CABBAGE, AU POIVRE SAUC

Burritos (Lunch and Dinner)
Al Pastor Burrito
$18.00
10" Flour tortilla, Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers. served with cook salsa verde.

Carne Asada Burrito
$19.00
Carne asada, rice, grilled scallions, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.

Carnitas Burrito
$18.00
Carnitas, rice, habanero, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.

Cauliflower Burrito
$18.00
Crispy cauliflower, rice, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete

Chicken Burrito
$18.00
Grilled chicken, rice, pico de gallo, chihuahua sauce, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.

Shrimp Burrito
$19.00
Grilled shrimp, rice, mango relish, salsa habanero, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.

Quesadillas (Lunch and Dinner)
Al Pastor Quesadilla
$17.00
10" flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, al pastor pork Shoulder, roasted poblano pepper, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro. Served with chips and salsa morita.

Carnitas Quesadilla
$17.00
10" flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, Carnitas braised pork shoulder, pickled red onions, habanero salsa, pork rind crumbs, cilantro. Served with chips and salsa morita.

Cauliflower Quesadilla
$17.00
flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, roasted cauliflower, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, crispy plantains crumbs. Served with chips and salsa morita.

Chicken Quesadilla
$17.00
10" flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, adobo grilled chicken, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli. Served with chips and salsa morita.

Quesadilla Tres Quesos
$13.00
Mexican Cheese blend, served with chip and salsa

Shrimp Quesadilla
$18.00
10" flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, grilled shrimp seasoned with 7 spices, mango relish, mango habanero pico, cilantro. Served with chips and salsa morita.

Steak Quesadilla
$19.55
10" flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, Carne asada, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, cilantro, chiles escabeche. Served with chips and salsa morita.

Barbacoa Quesadilla
$21.55
Braised lamb, onions, avocado sauce, consommรฉ
Desserts (Lunch and Dinner)
Cocktails To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)
Classic Lime Margarita
$16.00+
traditional lime flavored - all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.

El Diablo
$19.00+
blood orange and habanero flavored - all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.

Jamaica Margarita
$19.00+
hibiscus flavored - all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.

Passion Fruit Margarita
$19.00+
passion fruit flavored - all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.

N/A Beverages To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)
Hibiscus Tea 12oz
$6.00
Hiscus flowers, hibiscus syrup

Horchata 12oz
$7.00
almond, rice, cinnamon **contains almond milk

Homemade Lemonade 12oz
$8.75
fresh lemonade, made in-house

Mexican Coke
$4.75

Mexican Sprite
$4.75

Diet Coke
$3.75

Ginger Ale
$3.75

Saratoga Sparkling Water 750oz
$6.75

Saratoga Still Water 750oz
$6.75

Topo Chico Sparling Water 12oz
$4.75

Wines (Lunch and Dinner)
Chateau Vartely Cabernet Sauvignon (bottle)
$20.00
Natural high quality seasoned red wine. Made from selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, grown in the southern part of Moldova. The wine has a ruby red color with garnet reflex. The scent is reminiscent of a large part of the berries as dewberry, strawberry and raspberry. The taste is full, soft body accentuated with fruity taste by the acquired in the oak flavor. The Perfect accompaniment to grilled fillet steak, semi-aged cheeses, fried mushrooms.

Chateau Vartely Sauvignon Blanc (bottle)
$20.00
Chรขteau Vartely Sauvignon Blanc is a generous bouquet of fresh aromas dominated by invigorating citrus notes. Its pleasant taste leaves a faint memory of black currant leaves. The grapes are harvested in vineyards in the heart of Moldova's Codru region. ABV 12%

Starters (Brunch)
Guacamole
$15.00
Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo

Guacamole Trio
$25.00
MACHA MANGO (V) / CHARCOAL TOMATILLO (V) / CANGREJO (CRAB)

Chips Trio
$13.20
Morita, chichilmoli, salsa verde criolla (veg) - served with chips

Mejillones En Curry
$24.00
MUSSELS IN SPICY COCONUT CURRY, BLUE HEIRLOOM CORN BREAD (GF)

Ensalada Paraiso
$13.00
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas, chef suggestion to add protein

Sopa de Tortilla
$17.60
Tres chiles broth, grilled chicken adobo, crispy tortilla strips, crema, chile pasilla negro, queso cotija

Aguachile de Camaron
$17.00
SHRIMP, CILANTRO SERRANO AGUACHILE, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, CHILI CRISP OIL, CRISPY ONIONS

Hamachi Crudo Tostada
$18.00
YELLOWTAIL HAMACHI, GUAJILLO PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE, AVOCADO, HERB SALAD, CRISPY SHALLOTS

Tuna Salad
$19.00
AHI TUNA TATAKI, HERB SALAD, YUZU VINAIGRETTE, ORANGE WEDGES, ROASTED KABOCHA, CRISPY SHALLOTS

Camaron Wontons
$17.00
SHRIMP WONTONS, CHILI CRISPY GARLIC SAUCE, PAN SEARED SHRIMP WONTONS, HERB SALAD, SALSA MACHA

Mains (Brunch)
Steak Con Huevos
$33.00
Hanger steak (7oz) marinated in adobo sauce, house made macha potatoes, sliced avocado, two eggs, corn tostadas, dried mole, cotija cheese

Omelette de Verduras
$20.00
Three eggs omelet, potatoes, cauliflower, tomato, mole verde, ensalada (v)

El Benedicto
$20.00
Two housemade sopes, refried pinto beans, carnitas con morita sauce, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce

Avocado Salad con Carnitas
$27.00
Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomato, red pickled daikon, red onion, and feta cheese

Taquitos de Papas
$22.00
Three crispy flautas with papas con queso, morita refried pinto beans, red and green cabbage salad , red beet honey lime, cilantro (v)

Chilaquiles (Brunch)
Important information regarding calories
Adults and youth (ages 13 and older) need an average of 2,000 calories a day. Children (ages 4 to 12) need an average of 1,500 calories a day. Individual needs may vary. For additional nutrition information, contact our restaurant.
























