Mexican kitchen · margaritas & mezcal
Our menu: Mexican food, tacos & margaritas
Mexican food in Hell's Kitchen, on a rooftop with a live DJ every night we're open. Dinner starts at 5pm (Tuesday to Thursday we close at 11pm, last reservation 10pm), and brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, last seating 3:30pm. Tacos come three to an order on corn tortillas, from birria with consomé for dipping to al pastor with grilled pineapple. Guacamole comes three ways, margaritas by the glass or the pitcher. 🌶 marks the heat.
Dinner
Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm
Botanas
Viva Guacamole16Avocado, lime, onions, jalapeños, pepitas & cilantro, served with house-made totopos
Trío de Guacamole38Clásico: serrano, onion, cilantro, lime & tomato · Cantina: pomegranate, apple & mango · Humo: chipotle & grilled corn
Flautas de Tinga18Crispy flautas de tinga, served with lettuce, tomato, radishes, crema & queso fresco
Costillitas de Elote13Deep-fried corn, epazote, onions, cotija cheese & lime aioli
Queso Fundido18Melted Oaxaca cheese & rajas poblanas, served with house-made tortillasAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
TacosThree corn tortilla tacos per order, with creamy zucchini sauce, chile de árbol sauce, onion, cilantro & lime. Flour tortillas +2
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Birria22Slow-braised beef, consomé for dipping, onion & cilantro
Al Pastor21Marinated pork with achiote, grilled pineapple, onion & cilantro
Carne Asada20Grilled skirt trimmings, charred onions, onion & cilantro
Carnitas19Slow-braised pork, crisped to order, onion & cilantro
Taco Vegetariano19Roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans & pickled red onion
Entrées
Enchiladas Verdes🌶28Chicken enchiladas topped with salsa verde, red onion, sour cream, sliced avocado & queso fresco
Mariscada con Arroz32Mussels, shrimp, octopus & white fish, served with Mexican rice, finished with white-wine spicy chipotle aioli & sliced avocado
Fajitas Clásicas25Poblano peppers, onions, mushrooms & corn, served sizzlingAdd Protein: Shrimp or Chicken or Steak +$10
Braised Short Ribs35Slow-braised short ribs with garlic mashed potatoes, nopalitos & pico de gallo, served with Guerrero-style adobo sauce
Clásicos
Nachos Locos18Loaded with Chihuahua cheese, beans, pico de gallo, crema & jalapeñosAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Quesadillas18House-made corn tortilla with Oaxaca cheeseAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Quesa Birria20Grilled flour tortilla with melted cheese & slow-braised beef birria, served with consomé, onion & cilantroContains gluten
Caesar Kale Salad18Fresh baby kale, romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, crunchy tortilla strips & creamy Caesar dressingAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Picadera para Dos38Spicy guacamole, crispy pork belly, tostones, yuca fries, fried cheese & tortilla chips
Side dishes
Arroz de la Abuela8Mexican traditional rice
Frijoles Charros6Braised black beans, avocado leaf & pork bits
Pico de Gallo7
Totopos7With Salsa Taquera
Chicharrón10
House salsasHabanero-pineapple 🌶🌶🌶 · Salsa de árbol 🌶🌶 · Tamarindo morita 🌶 · Salsa verde 🌶
Tuesdays: unlimited tacos, $25 per person for 90 minutes. Book Taco Tuesday →
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday, 12pm – 4pm
Brunch botanasSaturday & Sunday, 12pm – 4pm. Bottomless mimosas & sangrias, $25 per person, with a live DJ.
Viva Guacamole16Avocado, lime, onions, jalapeños, pepitas & cilantro, served with house-made totopos
Trío de Guacamole38Clásico: serrano, onion, cilantro, lime & tomato · Cantina: pomegranate, apple & mango · Humo: chipotle & grilled corn
Nachos18Melted Chihuahua cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled jalapeños, tomatillo sauce & chile de árbol sauceAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Queso Fundido18Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheese, queso fresco, mushrooms, poblano peppers, corn tortilla chips, creamy zucchini sauce & chile de árbol sauceAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Cantina Picadera para Dos36Spicy guacamole, crispy pork belly, tostones, yuca fries, fried cheese & corn chips
Flautas de Tinga18Crispy flautas de tinga, served with lettuce, tomato, radishes, crema & queso fresco
Sopes16Handmade corn tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, queso fresco, crema, chile de árbol sauce & pickled onionAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Quesadilla17House-made corn tortilla with Oaxaca cheeseAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Caesar Kale Salad18Fresh baby kale, romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, crunchy tortilla strips & creamy Caesar dressingAdd Protein: Al Pastor or Birria or Asada or Chicken or Chorizo +$8 Shrimp +$10 Grilled Chicken +$12 Grilled Steak +$20
Patacón con Birria19Smashed fried plantains with beef birria, fried cheese, guacamole, cherry tomatoes, red onion, special sauce, chile de árbol sauce & lettuce
Brunch mains
Fajitas con Arrachera & Huevo33Grilled skirt steak, two poached eggs, poblano peppers, jalapeños, mushrooms, Monterey Jack, avocado sauce, chile de árbol sauce, flour tortillas, rice & beans
Huevos con Chorizo22Scrambled eggs, chorizo, avocado, queso fresco, refried beans, rice & corn tortillas
Crispy French Toast24Tres leches brioche, vanilla coconut yogurt cream, blueberries & blackberriesContains gluten
Breakfast Burrito23Chorizo, scrambled eggs, mozzarella, tater tots, guacamole & arugula tomato saladContains gluten
Wellington Benedict23Two poached eggs, English muffin, grilled skirt trimmings, guacamole, chipotle hollandaise & home friesContains gluten
Chilaquiles22Corn tortillas, tomatillo sauce, refried beans, sunny-side-up eggs, onion, cilantro, crema, queso fresco & avocado sauce
Red Velvet Chicken & Waffles25Froot Loops waffle, fried chicken, spicy honey, whipped cream & blueberriesContains gluten
Brunch tacosThree corn tortilla tacos per order, with creamy zucchini sauce, chile de árbol sauce, onion, cilantro & lime. Flour tortillas +2
Birria22Slow-braised beef, consomé for dipping, onion & cilantro
Al Pastor21Marinated pork with achiote, grilled pineapple, onion & cilantro
Carne Asada20Grilled skirt trimmings, charred onions, onion & cilantro
Carnitas19Slow-braised pork, crisped to order, onion & cilantro
Taco Vegetariano19Roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans & pickled red onion
Brunch sides
Bacon7
Home Fries6
Mexican Street Corn10Cotija, mayonnaise, lime & tajín
Arroz con Frijoles8Mexican rice, black beans & queso fresco
Maduros9Sweet plantains with queso fresco & crema
Chicharrón10
Totopos7With Salsa Taquera
House salsasHabanero-pineapple 🌶🌶🌶 · Salsa de árbol 🌶🌶 · Tamarindo morita 🌶 · Salsa verde 🌶
Bottomless mimosas & sangrias, $25 per person. Book bottomless brunch →
Drinks
Margaritas by the glass or the pitcher
Margaritas & mezcal-ritas
Vozul Margarita18Vozul tequila, lime & agaveAdd mango, passion fruit or strawberry 3 · pitcher 70, flavored pitcher 85
Frozen Margarita18Vozul tequila, lime & agaveAdd mango, passion fruit or strawberry 3 · pitcher 70, flavored pitcher 85
El Jefe25Vozul añejo, triple sec, lime, simple syrup & a splash of orange juice
Frozen Pineapple Mezcal Margarita18Tres Papalotes mezcal, triple sec, pineapple purée, lime & simple syrup
Spicy Mango18Soy Valiente habanero mezcal, lime, mango purée, simple syrup & habanero salt
La Bichota18Vozul tequila, watermelon, strawberry & St-Germain
Skinny Margarita18Vozul tequila, Combier orange liqueur, lime & a splash of grapefruit
Habanero Margarita18Tanteo habanero tequila, triple sec, lime & simple syrup
Jalapeño Margarita18Soy Valiente mezcal, lime, simple syrup & jalapeño salt
Pomegranate Margarita18Vozul tequila, pomegranate juice, lime & simple syrup
Mezcal Smash18Soy Valiente mezcal, pineapple, mint, lime & agave
El Besito18Amarás mezcal, passion fruit, lime & ginger beer
La Mula (Moscow Mule)18Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime & passion fruit purée
Showpieces
Vozul Skull Margarita39Vozul tequila, fresh lime & simple syrupThe skull mug is yours to keep
Piña Loca39Piña colada with Tanduay gold rum, Coco López & pineapple purée, served in a pineapple
Coco Loco Mojito25Tanduay gold rum, Coco López, pineapple, lime, simple syrup & mint, served in a coconut
Cocktails
Piña Colada18Tanduay gold rum, Coco López & pineapple purée
La Dama18Smoke Lab vodka, strawberry, pineapple, morita syrup, Grand Marnier & Meyer lemon
Lychee Martini18Smoke Lab vodka, Combier lychee, Combier orange & lime
Zamora Espresso-o Martini18Smoke Lab vodka, Baileys, Licor 43, espresso & simple syrup
Beer, micheladas & sangría
Cervezas8Corona, Corona Premier, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Victoria, Pacífico, Heineken
Michelada Cantina10Lime, salt & Mexican spicy salsa
Chelada HK10Lime & salt
Sangría17Red, white or peachPitcher 70
Wine by the glass13Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Zero proof
Virgin Piña Colada13
Virgin Mojito11Add flavor: mango, passion fruit or strawberry +2
Phony Mezcal Negroni12
Phony Espresso Negroni12
Agua Fresca de Piña8Fresh pineapple water
Corona Non Alcoholic · Heineken Alcohol Free8
Sodas6Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale, club soda
Red Bull7Assorted flavors
Margaritas by the glass or the pitcher, plus mezcal: our margarita bar in Hell's Kitchen →
Dessert
Ask about birthday shots: Vozul blanco 11 · reposado 13
Dessert
Skull Lava Cake12Our signature: chocolate lava cake with raspberry sauce & ice cream
Pastel de Tres Leches12Tres leches cake & dulce de leche
Mangonada11Mango sorbet, chamoy, candied tamarind, mango & tajín
Mexican Churros13Cinnamon churros with Nutella & dulce de leche for dipping
Mexican Chocolate Cheesecake13With orange marmalade
Birthday Piñata Sundae45Tres leches ice cream, marshmallows, M&M's, mini Oreos & berries, with chocolate sauce
Prices in US dollars. Consuming raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat may increase your risk of foodborne illness. We do our best with food allergies, but we can't always guarantee them, so please tell your server.
Menu questions
How much does dinner cost at Cantina Rooftop?
On tonight's menu: botanas $13–$38, tacos $19–$22, entrées $25–$35, clásicos $18–$38, side dishes $6–$10. On Tuesdays, unlimited tacos are $25 per person for 90 minutes.
How much are the drinks?
On the menu: margaritas & mezcal-ritas $18–$25, showpieces $25–$39, cocktails $18, beer, micheladas & sangría $8–$17, zero proof $6–$13. Margaritas also come by the pitcher.
When is brunch, and what does it cost?
Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, last seating 3:30pm. Prices: brunch botanas $16–$38, brunch mains $22–$33, brunch tacos $19–$22, brunch sides $6–$10. Bottomless mimosas and sangrias are $25 per person for 90 minutes, and everyone at the table takes part.
How spicy is the food?
🌶 marks the heat on our menu. The house salsas run from salsa verde and tamarindo morita (🌶) to salsa de árbol (🌶🌶) and habanero-pineapple (🌶🌶🌶).
Do you have non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. Our zero-proof list runs $6–$13, with drinks like the Virgin Piña Colada and the Virgin Mojito. Our zero-proof brunch guide has more.
Can you handle food allergies?
We do our best, but we can't always guarantee it, so please tell your server about any allergy when you order.