Mezcal Cantina Y Cocina Menu
At Mezcal Cantina Y Cocina, located in Riverside, CA, you can experience the vibrant flavors of Latin American cuisine in a casual and trendy setting. The menu offers a variety of options, including vegan dishes and brunch specialties like Pozole Salad and Mezcal Steak Tacos. With amenities like outdoor seating, DJ entertainment, and happy hour specials, Mezcal is the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a special weekend outing. Customer reviews praise the excellent service provided by staff members like Dominic and Johnathan, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all patrons. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try the delicious dishes and soak in the lively atmosphere at Mezcal Cantina Y Cocina.
Brunch Soup and Salad
Pozole Salad Brunch
Tomatillo broth, lightly spicy, hominy and juicy shredded chicken.
House Salad Brunch
Sprint mix, cherry tomatoes salsa, roasted Pepitas, queso fresco and house chile balsamic vinaigrette.
Albondigas Soup Brunch
Fresh vegetables with Mexican meatballs in chiptle broth.
Chop Chop Tostada Brunch
Pepita crusted flour tostada, baby mix greens, tomatoes, cucumber beans, Oaxaca blend of cheeses guacamole and sour cream.
Mezcal Steak Tacos Plate Brunch
Adobo grilled steak, Morita tomato salsa, onions and cilantro. 2 tacos served with Mexican rice and frijoles de la olla.
Mezcal Chicken Tacos Plate Brunch
Adobo grilled chicken, Morita tomato salsa, onions and cilantro. 2 tacos served with Mexican rice and frijoles de la olla.
Carnitas Tacos Plate Brunch
Tomatillo avocado salsa, pickled red onions, fresh pico de Gallo. 2 tacos served with Mexican rice and frijoles de la olla.
Garden Vegetarian Tacos Plate Brunch
Roasted pasilla peppers, pico de Gallo and garden vegetable. 2 tacos served with Mexican rice and frijoles de la olla.
Baja Tacos de Pescado Plate Brunch
Blackened grilled sea bass, avocado slaw and chipotle aioli sauce. Two tacos served with mezcal rice and frijoles.
Salmon and Red Chimichurri Tacos Plate Brunch
Blackened fresh salmon and avocado slaw.
Brunch Street Tacos
Brunch Menu
Bacon and Cheese Enchiladas Brunch
Corn tortilla, blend of Mexican cheese, guajillo sauce, crispy smoked bacon, fried egg and guacamole.
Mezcal Benedict Eggs Brunch
Crispy masa boats filling, black beans, poached eggs, smoked bacon, cheese sauce and jalapeno potato croquette.
Steak and Eggs Quesadilla Brunch
Crispy masa boats filling, black beans, poached eggs smoked bacon, cheese sauce and jalapeno potato croquette.
Shrimp Huevos Rancheros Brunch
Tostada, tower of Mexican prawns, beans, Oaxaca mix cheese, guacamole, sour cream and New Mexico red Chile tomatillo sauce.
Tequila Fried Eggs Brunch
Jalapeno potato croquette, crisp bacon, roasted poblano rajas, aged manchego cheese tequila sauce.
3 Eggs Omelet Brunch
Poblano rajas, pico de Gallo, Oaxaca blend of cheeses, beans, fresh guacamole and mezcal chorizo hash potatoes.
Surf and Turf The Ultimate Combo Brunch
Beef picadillo poblano pepper, grilled jumbo Mexican prawns, beans, guacamole, mezcal chorizo hash potatoes manchego cheese sauce.
Poblano Chicken Brunch
Grilled chicken, poblano champagne sauce rice and Mezcal chorizo hash potatoes.
Poblano Salmon Brunch
Grilled salmon filet, roasted poblano cream sauce, Mexican rice, Market Vegetables.
Miguel's and Tequila Fried Eggs Brunch
Miguel's jalapeno potato croquette, crispy bacon, roasted poblano rajas and aged manchego cheese tequila sauce.
Pepita Crusted Imported Sole Brunch
Jalapeno potato croquette, pico de Gallo and cilantro pesto sauce.
Mollete
Refried black beans, gratin cheese, sliced avocado, served with house salsa. Add pork belly or cecina for an additional charge.
Brioche French Toast
Custard, cinnamon, dulce de leche, fresh cream and berries.
Burrito Chorizo y Papas
Fried egg/chorizo/refried beans/ crispy patatoes/queso fresco/arugula salad
Menudo
Hot spicy soup. Beef honeycomb, chile guajillo, oregano, onion and corn tortillas.
Huevos Rancheros
Ranchero sauce, over easy egg, avocado, cream and queso fresco.
Steak and Eggs
Locally sourced cecina cured beef, fried eggs, refried beans sauteed onions and jalapenos and queso fresco.
Chilaquiles Rojos
Choice of steak or chicken. Crispy tortillas, over easy egg, onions, Mexican cream, queso cotija and refried beans.
Enchiladas Mineras
Corn tortillas filled with Monterrey cheese, guajillo sauce, sauteed potato squash, carrots, chorizo, queso fresco and Mexican cream. Add fried egg, steak or chicken for an additional charge.
Chilaquiles Verdes
Choice of steak or chicken. Crispy tortillas, over easy egg, onions, Mexican cream, queso cotija and refried beans.
Side Frijoles de la Hoya
Slow cooked beans, chopped onions and queso fresco.
Side House Rice
Homemade rice, bacon, soy, garlic and onion.
Side Papas Bravas
Crispy potatoes, chile Morita, cotija cheese, scallions and crema. Add fried egg for an additional charge.
Side Esquite
Brunch Sides
Brunch Desserts
Palenque Cake
Toasted pound cake, piloncillo butter, fresh cream and seasonal fruit.
Churros con Chocolate
Golden brown dough, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and chocolate dipping sauce.
Papas Bravas
Crispy potatoes, chile morita, cotija cheese, scallions and crema. Choice of carnitas or beef barbacoa for an additional charge. Spicy and vegetarian.
Queso Fundido
Mexican cheese blend, choice of homemade chorizo or rajas poblanas and flour tortillas. Vegetarian.
Ceviche
Mexican shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, Serrano pepper, avocado, lime and soy. House favorites and spicy.
Guacamole
Avocado, spicy pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and corn tortilla chips. House favorites.
Chicken Taquitos
Chicken tinga, pico, guacamole, queso fresco, guajillo and tomatillo sauce, crema and black bean puree.
Authentic Guacamole
House favorite. Chicken tinga, crisp corn tortilla, pico de gallo and chipotle aioli.
Borracho Fries
House made fries, specialty cheese sauce and carnitas infused chili spread.
Carnitas Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips, beans, slow cooked carnitas, Mexican cheese, sour cream, cotija cheese.
Chile Relleno
Poblano pepper, stuffed with savory picadillo and creamy cheese sauce.
Choriqueso Fondue
Melange of Mexican cheeses, house made chorizo and flour tortillas.
Quesadilla
Melange of Mexican cheeses and stuffed flour tortilla.
Sopes
2 crispy masa shells, house beans, shredded chicken, lettuce, pasilla salsa, sour cream and cotija cheese.
Totopos
Corn tortillas chips and salsa tatemada.
Esquite
Yellow corn/butter/cotija cheese/Chile merit ai-oli/lime juice/chives
Nachos
carnitas/melted cheese/pico de Gallo/crema/pickled onions/jalapenos/chipotle ai-oli/queso fresco
Shrimp aguachile
lime cured mexican white shrimp/spicy citrus broth/farmers market tomato/cucumber/avocado
Palenque wings
savory chicken wings/Chile morita/parmesan scallions/buttermilk ranch
Dinner Starters
Dinner Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken broth, avocado, vegetables, crushed tortilla and melted cheese.
Albondigas Soup
Carrots, celery, potatoes, meatballs, tomato and chipotle broth.
House Salad
Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, queso fresco, cucumber and house chili balsamic vinaigrette.
Apple Caesar Salad
Romaine, arugula, apples, pepitas and house caesar.
Chile Poblano Salad
Quinoa, roasted poblano cream, egg, bacon, queso fresco, scallion and flour tortilla strips.
Dinner Salads
Dinner Taqueria
Fish Tacos
Local fish, beer battered, slaw, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli and black beans. House favorites.
Steak Tacos
Steak, pico de gallo, avocado sauce and cilantro.
Chicken tacos
Achiote rub, grilled chicken, cilantro, onion, poblano rajas and queso fresco.
Garden tacos
Melted Oaxaca cheese, red onion, shiitake mushroom, cauliflower, peppers and balsamic vinegar. Vegetarian.
Carne Asada Taqueria
Adobo steak. pico de gallo, queso fresco, grilled onion and tomatillo sauce. Taco dinner served with rice and beans.
Carnitas Taqueria
Slow cooked natural carnitas, pickled onions, radishes, habanero sauce. Taco dinner served with rice and beans.
Bacon wrapped shrimp tacos
bacon/white shrimp/rice/thousand island spread/arugula/shaved onion salad
Carnitas tacos
confit natural pork/jalapenos/house pickles/fresh tomatillo sauce
Chicken Milanesa
ABF breaded chicken breast, lemon aioli, arugula, shallot and fried capers. House favorites.
Carne Asada Steak
Grilled 8 oz. flat iron, cebollitas, market vegetables, black beans, chile toreado and warm tortillas.
Carnitas
Confit natural pork, jalapenos, house pickle, Mexican rice, beans, habanero sauce and warm tortillas. Add chile Verde for an additional charge. House favorites.
Camarones a la Diabla
Sauteed Mexican shrimp, habanero butter, house rice, market vegetables and al mojo also available. Spicy.
Steak Milanesa
breaded steak , lemon aioli, arugula, shallot and fried capers. House favorites.
El Jefe plate
Grilled pork chops, bacon wrapped shrimp, beans, house rice and papas bravas. Serves up to two guests. House favorites.
Enchiladas
2 enchiladas, Mexican cheese blend, chile Verde, queso fresco, cream, mezcal rice and refried beans. Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Fajitas
Sauteed poblano mixed peppers, onions, Mexican rice, beans, warm tortillas and guacamole. House favorites.
Combination Plate
House favorites. Chicken sope, cheese enchilada, chile relleno and Mexican rice.
Pollo Mole
Natural grilled chicken, mole pobalno, sesame seeds, Mexican rice, beans and tortillas.
Poblano Chicken
House favorites. Natural grilled chicken, poblano cream, Mexican rice and market vegetables.
Chile Verde
House favorites. 1/2 lb. of braised pork, potatoes, onions, signature green sauce, Mexican rice and beans.
Poblano Salmon
Grilled salmon, roasted poblano cream, Mexican rice and market vegetables.
Carne Asada
House favorites. 8 oz adobo steak, herb crusted, market vegetables, black beans and Mexican rice.
Mezcal Shrimp Conquistador
Sauteed large shrimp, tequila flambeed, mango mojo cream sauce, Mexican rice and vegetables.
Mezcal Meat Combo
House favorites. 8 oz. steak, 8 oz. grilled marinated chicken, 8 oz. carnitas, beans, Mexican rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, esquites, mix bell peppers, house salsas, corn and tortillas serves 2.
Tequila Chicken
Natural grilled chicken, tequila lime pan sauce, Mexican rice and market vegetables.
Tequila Shrimp
Six large shrimp, tequila lime pan sauce, Mexican rice and market vegetables.
Torta cubana
locally sourced toasted telera roll/ham/refried beans/carnitas/pollo Milanesa/queso blanco/lettuce/tomato/onion/avocado
Dinner House Specialties
Dinner Desserts
Mezcal's Flan
Classic Mexican custard with caramel and strawberries.
Fajita
Sauteed peppers, red green and poblano peppers, onions, queso house pickled jalapenos, Mexican rice, beans, tortillas and guacamole.
Fajitas
Enchiladas
Enchilada
2 enchiladas, melange of Mexican cheeses, Chile Verde, queso fresco, Mexican cream, Mexican rice and beans.
Borracho Fries Happy Hour
Homemade fries, specialty cheese sauce, carnitas, infused chili spread.
Choriqueso fondue Happy Hour
Melange of Mexican cheeses and homemade chorizo flour tortillas
Carnitas Nachos Happy Hour
Crispy tortilla chips, beans, slow cooked carnitas, Mexican cheese, sour cream, cotija cheese.
Sopes Happy Hour
2 crispy masa shells, house beans, shredded chicken, lettuce, pasilla salsa, sour cream, cotija cheese.
Chicken Taquitos Happy Hour
Rolled crispy tortillas, filled with chicken tinga, pico, guacamole, queso fresco, guajillo and tomitillo sauce, Mexican cream.
Elote Callejerro Happy Hour
Grilled sweet corn, butter, Mexican spice, piquin chilli limon, queso cotija.
Ceviche Happy Hour
Citrus marrinated shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, serrano pepper.
