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Five street-taco menus — al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa, fish tacos — with the sides and desserts that belong on the same plate.

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All 5 Street Tacos Menus
Menu 1 of 5
Starter
Esquites Cups
Warm corn kernels tossed with mayo, lime, chili, and cotija.
Main
Al Pastor Tacos
Marinated pork with pineapple, onion, and cilantro on corn tortillas.
Dessert
Horchata Rice Pudding
Cinnamon rice pudding inspired by classic horchata.
"Al pastor's the crowd favorite at this table tonight."
Menu 2 of 5
Starter
Jicama Slaw Cups
Crunchy jicama and cabbage slaw with lime and chili powder.
Main
Baja Fish Tacos
Crispy battered fish with cabbage slaw and chipotle crema.
Dessert
Fried Ice Cream
Crunchy cinnamon-coated shell around cold vanilla ice cream.
"Fish tacos tonight — the house rarely deals a bad batch."
Menu 3 of 5
Starter
Chips and Salsa Roja
Warm tortilla chips with a smoky roasted tomato salsa.
Main
Carnitas Tacos
Slow-braised crispy-edged pork piled onto warm corn tortillas.
Dessert
Cajeta Flan
Silky caramel custard made with rich Mexican goat's milk caramel.
"Carnitas is the long game — braised low, dealt generous."
Menu 4 of 5
Starter
Elote Dip
Creamy corn dip with cotija, chili, and lime, served with chips.
Main
Barbacoa Tacos
Slow-cooked shredded beef, deeply seasoned, piled into tortillas.
Dessert
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Buttery shortbread cookies rolled in powdered sugar.
"Barbacoa's a heavy hitter — the house deals it with respect."
Menu 5 of 5
Starter
Pickled Red Onion Tostadas
Crisp tostadas topped with tangy pickled onion and crema.
Main
Grilled Chicken Tinga Tacos
Smoky shredded chicken in chipotle tomato sauce on tortillas.
Dessert
Churro Bites with Caramel
Bite-sized cinnamon churros served with warm caramel dip.
"Chicken tinga's the smoky wild card of the night."

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