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Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria
  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • Starters (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Mains (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Burritos (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Quesadillas (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Tacos (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Sides (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Desserts (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Cocktails To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)
  • N/A Beverages To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Coffee (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Wines (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Starters (Brunch)
  • Mains (Brunch)
  • Chilaquiles (Brunch)
  • Pastries (Brunch)
  • Lost sock roasters Coffee (Brunch)

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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  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • Starters (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Mains (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Burritos (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Quesadillas (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Tacos (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Sides (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Desserts (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Cocktails To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)
  • N/A Beverages To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Coffee (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Wines (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Starters (Brunch)
  • Mains (Brunch)
  • Chilaquiles (Brunch)
  • Pastries (Brunch)
  • Lost sock roasters Coffee (Brunch)

Most ordered

  • Mexican Bowl.

    Mexican Bowl

    $24.00

  • Taco Trio.

    Taco Trio

    $18.00+

  • Chicken Quesadilla.

    Chicken Quesadilla

    $17.00

  • Carne Asada Burrito.

    Carne Asada Burrito

    $19.00

  • Guacamole.

    Guacamole

    $15.00

  • Chicken Burrito.

    Chicken Burrito

    $18.00

  • Shrimp Burrito.

    Shrimp Burrito

    $19.00

  • Taco Combo.

    Taco Combo

    $26.00+


Starters (Lunch and Dinner)

Mejillones En Curry

MUSSELS IN SPICY COCONUT CURRY, BLUE HEIRLOOM CORN BREAD (GF)

$24.00

Mejillones En Curry.

Guacamole

Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo

$15.00

Guacamole.

Guacamole Trio

MACHA MANGO (V) / CHARCOAL TOMATILLO (V) / CANGREJO (CRAB)

$25.00

Guacamole Trio.

Chips Trio

Morita, chichilmoli, salsa verde criolla (veg) - served with chips

$13.20

Chips Trio.

Ensalada Paraiso

Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas, chef suggestion to add protein

$13.00

Ensalada Paraiso.

Camaron Wontons

SHRIMP WONTONS, CHILI CRISP GARLIC SAUCE, PAN SEARED SHRIMP WONTONS, HERB SALAD, SALSA MACHA

$17.00

Camaron Wontons.

Aguachile de Camaron

SHRIMP, CILANTRO SERRANO AGUACHILE, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, CHILI CRISP OIL, CRISPY ONIONS

$17.00

Aguachile de Camaron.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

STRAWBERRY, YUZU VINAIGRETTE, SPICED ALMONDS, CHERRY TOMATOES, QUESO COTIJA (VEG)

$17.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad.

Mains (Lunch and Dinner)

Chicken Mole

Half roasted chicken served over plantains with our house made mole negro

$32.00

Chicken Mole.

Branzino a la Brasa

BRANZINO FILET TOPPED WITH LUMP CRAB MEAT, PEPITA SAUCE, CRISPY POTATOES, MACHA OIL

$32.00

Branzino a la Brasa.

Mexican Bowl

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

$24.00

Mexican Bowl.

Enchiladas Verdes

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

$30.00

Enchiladas Verdes.

Avocado Salad con Carnitas

CRISPY CARNITAS, HALF AVOCADO STUFFED WITH ROASTED CORN AND GRATINATED CHEESE, CHERRY TOMATO, RED PICKLED DAIKON, RED ONION, FETA CHEESE

$27.00

Avocado Salad con Carnitas.

NY Strip Steak

CACAO ENCRUSTED NY STRIP STEAK, CARAMELIZED NAPA CABBAGE, AU POIVRE SAUC

$37.00

NY Strip Steak.

SHORT RIB Y MOLE VERDE

BRAISED SHORT RIB, MOLE VERDE

$35.00

SHORT RIB Y MOLE VERDE.

Beef Enchiladas

Braised beef short ribs, salsa Verde, pickled onions, crema

$32.00

Beef Enchiladas.

Seared Salmon

Seared salmon, poblano cream sauce, seasoned rice, charred corn

$34.00

Seared Salmon.

Burritos (Lunch and Dinner)

Al Pastor Burrito

10" Flour tortilla, Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers. served with cook salsa verde.

$18.00

Al Pastor Burrito.

Carne Asada Burrito

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

$19.00

Carne Asada Burrito.

Carnitas Burrito

Carnitas, rice, habanero, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.

$18.00

Carnitas Burrito.

Cauliflower Burrito

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

$18.00

Cauliflower Burrito.

Chicken Burrito

Grilled chicken, rice, pico de gallo, chihuahua sauce, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.

$18.00

Chicken Burrito.

Shrimp Burrito

Grilled shrimp, rice, mango relish, salsa habanero, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.

$19.00

Shrimp Burrito.

Salmon Burrito

Seared salmon, seasoned rice, avocado, plantain crisp, poblano cream sauce

$18.00

Salmon Burrito.

Quesadillas (Lunch and Dinner)

Al Pastor Quesadilla

10" flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, al pastor pork Shoulder, roasted poblano pepper, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro. Served with chips and salsa morita.

$17.00

Al Pastor Quesadilla.

Carnitas Quesadilla

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.

$17.00

Carnitas Quesadilla.

Cauliflower Quesadilla

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

$17.00

Cauliflower Quesadilla.

Chicken Quesadilla

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

$17.00

Chicken Quesadilla.

Quesadilla Tres Quesos

Mexican Cheese blend, served with chip and salsa

$13.00

Quesadilla Tres Quesos.

Shrimp Quesadilla

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

$18.00

Shrimp Quesadilla.

Steak Quesadilla

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

$19.55

Steak Quesadilla.

Barbacoa Quesadilla

Braised lamb, onions, avocado sauce, consommé

$21.55


Tacos (Lunch and Dinner)

10 Taco Box

10 tacos of your choice - mix and match!

$57.00+

10 Taco Box.

20 Taco Box

20 tacos of your choice - mix and match!

$89.00+

20 Taco Box.

Taco Combo

3 tacos of your choice, served with a side of refried pinto beans & Mexican rice.

$26.00+

Taco Combo.

Taco Trio

3 tacos of your choice. Mix & match

$18.00+

Taco Trio.

Sides (Lunch and Dinner)

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

$8.00

Mexican Rice.

Brussels Sprouts

Spicy cashew butter, mole crumbles, avocado, escabeche

$17.25

Brussels Sprouts.

Black Beans

Mexican beans

$8.00

Black Beans.

Pinto Beans

Refrito beans

$8.00

Pinto Beans.

Plátanos y Queso Cotija

Fried plantains

$8.00

Plátanos y Queso Cotija.

Yuca Frita

$8.00

Yuca Frita.

Esquite

Mexican street corn

$8.00

Esquite.

Desserts (Lunch and Dinner)

Torre de Chocolate

COCOA CAKE, CACAO MOUSSE, FRESH BERRIES, CARAMELIZED PECANS (GF)

$14.00

Torre de Chocolate.

Tres Leches

MERENGUE, DULCE DE LECHE, WHITE CHOCOLATE

$13.00

Tres Leches.

Cocktails To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)

Classic Lime Margarita

traditional lime flavored - all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.

$16.00+

Classic Lime Margarita.

El Diablo Margarita

blood orange and habanero flavored - all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.

$19.00+

El Diablo Margarita.

Passion Fruit Margarita

passion fruit flavored - all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.

$19.00+

Passion Fruit Margarita.

Mariposa Margarita

$19.00+


N/A Beverages To-Go (Lunch and Dinner)

Hibiscus Tea 12oz

Hiscus flowers, hibiscus syrup

$6.00

Hibiscus Tea 12oz.

Horchata 12oz

almond, rice, cinnamon **contains almond milk

$7.00

Horchata 12oz.

Homemade Lemonade 12oz

fresh lemonade, made in-house

$8.75

Homemade Lemonade 12oz.

Mexican Coke

Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love

$4.75

Mexican Coke.

Diet Coke

Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink

$3.75

Diet Coke.

Ginger Ale

$3.75

Ginger Ale.

Saratoga Sparkling Water 750mL

$6.75

Saratoga Sparkling Water 750mL.

Saratoga Still Water 750mL

$6.75

Saratoga Still Water 750mL.

Topo Chico Sparkling Water, 12oz

Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.

$4.75

Topo Chico Sparkling Water, 12oz.

Coffee (Lunch and Dinner)

Americano

$4.00

Americano.

Cappuccino

$5.00+

Cappuccino.

Latte

$5.00

Latte.

Iced Americano

$4.60

Iced Latte

$5.75

Espresso

$3.00

Espresso.

Cold Brew

$4.00

Brewed Coffee

$4.50

Brewed Coffee.

Cafe de Olla

$5.00

Cafe de Olla.

Cafe de Paraiso

Our signature coffee made with house-made horchata. Contains almond milk.

$5.00

Cafe de Paraiso.

Wines (Lunch and Dinner)

Chateau Vartely Cabernet Sauvignon (bottle)

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.

$20.00

Chateau Vartely Cabernet Sauvignon (bottle).

Chateau Vartely Sauvignon Blanc (bottle)

Château 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%

$20.00

Chateau Vartely Sauvignon Blanc (bottle).

Starters (Brunch)

Sat-Sun

Guacamole

Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo

$15.00

Guacamole.

Guacamole Trio

MACHA MANGO (V) / CHARCOAL TOMATILLO (V) / CANGREJO (CRAB)

$25.00

Guacamole Trio.

Chips Trio

Morita, chichilmoli, salsa verde criolla (veg) - served with chips

$13.20

Chips Trio.

Mejillones En Curry

MUSSELS IN SPICY COCONUT CURRY, BLUE HEIRLOOM CORN BREAD (GF)

$24.00

Mejillones En Curry.

Ensalada Paraiso

Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas, chef suggestion to add protein

$13.00

Ensalada Paraiso.

Sopa de Tortilla

Tres chiles broth, grilled chicken adobo, crispy tortilla strips, crema, chile pasilla negro, queso cotija

$17.60

Sopa de Tortilla.

Aguachile de Camaron

SHRIMP, CILANTRO SERRANO AGUACHILE, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, CHILI CRISP OIL, CRISPY ONIONS

$17.00

Aguachile de Camaron.

Camaron Wontons

SHRIMP WONTONS, CHILI CRISPY GARLIC SAUCE, PAN SEARED SHRIMP WONTONS, HERB SALAD, SALSA MACHA

$17.00

Camaron Wontons.

Mains (Brunch)

Sat-Sun

Steak Con Huevos

Hanger steak (7oz) marinated in adobo sauce, house made macha potatoes, sliced avocado, two eggs, corn tostadas, dried mole, cotija cheese

$33.00

Steak Con Huevos.

Omelette de Verduras

Three eggs omelet, potatoes, cauliflower, tomato, mole verde, ensalada (v)

$20.00

Omelette de Verduras.

El Benedicto

Two housemade sopes, refried pinto beans, carnitas con morita sauce, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce

$20.00

El Benedicto.

Avocado Salad con Carnitas

Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomato, red pickled daikon, red onion, and feta cheese

$27.00

Avocado Salad con Carnitas.

Taquitos de Papas

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

$22.00

Taquitos de Papas.

Chilaquiles (Brunch)

Sat-Sun

Chilaquiles - Red Sauce

$21.00+

Chilaquiles - Green Sauce

$21.00+


Pastries (Brunch)

Sat-Sun

Tres Leches

MERENGUE, DULCE DE LECHE

$13.00

Tres Leches.

Torre de Chocolate

COCOA CAKE, CACAO MOUSSE, FRESH BERRIES, CARAMELIZED PECANS (GF)

$13.00

Torre de Chocolate.

Lost sock roasters Coffee (Brunch)

Americano

$3.45

Americano.

Cappuccino

$5.75+

Cappuccino.

Latte

$5.75

Latte.

Iced Americano

$4.60

Iced Latte

$5.75

Espresso

$3.00

Espresso.

Cold Brew

$4.50

Brewed Coffee

$4.50

Brewed Coffee.

Cafe de Olla

$4.50

Cafe de Olla.

Cafe de Paraiso

Our signature coffee made with house-made horchata. Contains almond milk.

$5.75

Cafe de Paraiso.
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