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Espita Mezcaleria
1250 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
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Guacamole y Salsa
served with fresh heirloom corn tortilla chips
Guacamole
$10.00
Avocado, Jalapeño, Onion, Cilantro
Verde
$3.00
Tomatillo, Onion, Garlic, Serrano
Charred Onion & Cashew
$3.00
Pasilla Oaxaca, Roasted Garlic
Fresca
$3.00
Tomato, Tomatillo, Guajillo, Chipotle, Meco
Borracha
$3.00
Mezcal, Orange, Chipotle Moritas
Antojos
Esquites
Sweet Corn, Cob Stock, Chipotle Chile Butter, Spiced Salt, Garlic Chapuline Mayo, Cotija
- $5.00
Cured Arctic Char Tostada
$12.00
Avocado, Char Skin Chicharron, Pomegranate, Cured Egg Yolk, Everything Nuts & Seeds
Apache
Beef Tartare with Pickled Maitake & Cabbage, Puffed Amaranth, Black Garlic Mayo, Cured Yolk, Tortilla Crisps
- $14.00
Col Rizada
$11.00
Curly & Baby Kale, Kale Chips, Savory Nuts & Seeds, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Jalapeño Garlic Crema
Caldo de Hongos
Soup of Honshimeji, Maitake, and Royal Oyster Mushrooms, White Coco Bean, Queso Fresco, Sprout Salad, Black Garlic Tostada
- $12.00
Papas Oaxaqueñas
$7.00
Triple Cooked Potatoes, Tomato Salsa, Garlic Cashew Crema
Tacos
orders of 2 tacos on heirloom corn tortillas made daily
Roasted Brussels
Shaved Brussels, Nut & Seed Slaw, Salt Baked Sunchoke, Pickled Sunchoke, Smoked Almond, Hazelnut, & Sesame Crema
- $10.00
Seared Wahoo
Crushed Avocado, Cumin Crema, Olive Crumble, Shaved Fennel, Tomatillo & Jalapeño Salsa
- $12.00
Al Pastor
$10.00
Adobo Rubbed Pork, Pineapple, Pickled Watermelon, Salsa Verde, Salsa Ranchera
Pescuezo
$12.00
Lamb Neck, Manzanilla & Pine Nut Salsa, Pickled Cucumber & Mint, Salsa Borracha, Queso Fresco
Alitas
Boneless Fried Chicken Wing Tacos, Five Chile Salsa, Lime Cashew Crema, Pickled Celery Slaw, Roast Chicken Skin Salt
- $11.00
Entradas
Hamburguesa
4 Joint Blend, Short Rib con Chintextle, Salsa Macha, Queso Oaxaca, Piquillo, Red Onion, & Mezcal Relish
- $17.00
Butternut Squash Tamal
$17.00
Smoked Cashew & Pepita Crema, Walnut Brown Butter, Maitake Mushroom, Spaghetti Squash
Charred Pulpo
$27.00
Charred Octopus, Red Pepper & Guajillo Puree, Charred Pepper & Onion Salad, Black Bean & Olive Puree
Borrego con Tetela y Frijol
Lamb Rib, Neck & Chorizo, Tortilla filled with Cumin Yogurt and Queso de Cabra, Black Bean Mole
- $32.00
Mole de Almendra y Piñón
Glazed Pork Belly, served with Tamarind Puree, Pickled Raisins & Red Onions in Sour Orange, with a Side of Atole de Maiz Azul
- $20.00
Postre
Churros
$10.00
Caramelized Hazelnuts, Salted Caramel & Chocolate Sauces, White Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Chocolate Tostada
Crispy Cocoa & Almond Tortilla, Candied Cocoa Nibs, Chocolate Peanut Ganache, Dark Chocolate Cremeaux, Chocolate Sorbet, Vanilla Crema
- $10.00
PASTEL DE CHIRIVÍA
Warm Spiced Parsnip Cake, Honeycomb, Masa & Canela Ice Cream
- $9.00
Helado
$5.00
Ask your server for today's Ice Cream and Sorbet selection
Guacamole y Salsa
served with fresh heirloom corn tortilla chips
Guacamole
$9.00
Avocado, Jalapeño, Onion, Cilantro
Verde
$3.00
Tomatillo, Onion, Garlic, Serrano
Charred Onion & Cashew
$3.00
Pasilla Oaxaca, Roasted Garlic
Borracha
$3.00
Mezcal, Orange, Chipotle Moritas
Fresca
$3.00
Tomato, Tomatillo, Chipotle Meco, Guajillo
Antojos
Avocado Tostada
Cashew Butter, Tomato, Pickled Bulb Onion, Everything Salt, Cacao Nibs, Sunflower Sprouts
- $7.00
Col Rizada
$11.00
Curly & Baby Kale, Kale Chips, Savory Nuts & Seeds, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Jalapeño Garlic Crema
Papas Oaxaqueñas
$7.00
Triple Cooked Potatoes, Tomato Salsa, Garlic Cashew Crema
Tacos
Two tacos on heirloom corn tortillas
Roasted Brussels
Charred Fairytale Eggplant, Pepita Sesame Crema, Corn & Pistachio Salsa, Sunflower Sprouts
- $10.00
Seared Wahoo
Crushed Avocado, Cumin Crema, Olive Crumble, Shaved Fennel, Tomatillo & Jalapeño Salsa
- $12.00
Al Pastor
$10.00
Adobo Rubbed Pork, Pineapple, Pickled Watermelon, Salsa Verde, Salsa Ranchera
Pescueza
$12.00
Lamb Neck, Manzanilla & Pine Nut Salsa, Pickled Cucumber & Mint, Salsa Borracha, Queso Fresco
Alitas
Fried Chicken Wing Tacos, Five Chile Salsa, Lime Cashew Crema, Pickled Celery Slaw, Roast Chicken Skin Salt
Tortas
Hamburguesa
4 Joint Blend, Short Rib con Chintextle, Salsa Macha, Queso Oaxaca, Piquillo, Red Onion, & Mezcal Relish
- $17.00
Pollo
$13.00
Spiced & Buttermilk Brined Masa Fried Chicken, Sweet & Sour Slaw, Chile Mustard Seeds, on a Sesame Bun
Postre
Chocolate Tostada
Crispy Cocoa & Almond Tortilla, Candied Cocoa Nibs, Chocolate Peanut Ganache, Dark Chocolate Cremeaux, Chocolate Sorbet, Vanilla Crema
- $10.00
Ginger & Canela Arroz con Leche
Mexican Mango, Amaranth, Chia & Sesame Streusel, Mango Sorbet
- $8.00
Helado
$5.00
Ask your server for today's Ice Cream and Sorbet selection
Guacamole y Salsa
served with fresh heirloom corn tortilla chips
Guacamole
$10.00
Avocado, Jalapeño, Onion, Cilantro
Verde Cruda
$3.00
Roasted Tomatillo, Onion, Garlic, Serrano
Charred Onion & Cashew
$3.00
Pasilla Oaxaca, Roasted Garlic
Borracha
$3.00
Mezcal, Orange, Raisin, Capers, Chipotle Moritas
Fresca
$3.00
Tomato, Tomatillo, Chipotle Meco, Guajillo
Antojos
Avocado Tostada
Cashew Butter, Tomato, Pickled Bulb Onion, Everything Salt, Cacao Nibs, Sunflower Sprouts
- $7.00
Ensalada de Frutas
$6.00
Lime, Chile, Mint
Yogurt Partfait
$8.00
Seasonal Fruit, Pistachio, Pepita, Almond, & Cashew Granola
Col Rizada
$11.00
Salad of Curly & Baby Kale, Kale Chips, Savory Nuts & Seeds, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Jalapeño Garlic Crema
Tacos
Two tacos on heirloom corn tortillas
Roasted Brussels
Shaved Brussels, Nut & Seed Slaw, Salt Baked Sunchoke, Pickled Sunchoke, Smoked Almond, Hazelnut, & Sesame Crema
- $10.00
Chorizo y Huevos
$10.00
Soft Scrambled Eggs, Chorizo Rojo, Smoked Bacon, Salsa Verde, Habanero Fresno Hot Sauce, Queso Fresco
Al Pastor
$10.00
Adobo Rubbed Pork, Pineapple, Pickled Watermelon, Salsa Verde, Salsa Ranchera
Seared Wahoo
Crushed Avocado, Cumin Crema, Olive Crumble, Shaved Fennel, Tomatillo & Jalapeño Salsa
- $12.00
Entradas
Churro French Toast
$12.00
Smoked Agave, Caramelized Apples, Canela Cream
Atole de Maiz Azul
Savory Porridge of Blue Conico Corn from Oaxaca, served with Sunny Side Up Eggs, Chihuahua Cheese, Avocado, Salsa Fresca
- $10.00
- Chorizo Rojo
- $5.00
Chilaquiles Divorciados
Sunny Side Up Eggs, Shredded Chicken, Salsas Verde & Roja, Crema, Queso Fresco, over Totopos
- $14.00
Huevos Rancheros
$12.00
Frijoles Negros, Crispy Tortilla, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Salsa Ranchera, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Onion
Hamburguesa
4 Joint Blend, Short Rib con Chintextle, Salsa Macha, Queso Oaxaca, Piquillo, Red Onion, & Mezcal Relish
- $17.00
Postre
Ginger & Canela Arroz con Leche
GINGER & CANELA ARROZ CON LECHE Mexican Mango, Amaranth, Chia & Sesame Streusel, Mango Sorbet
- $8.00
Chocolate Tostada
Crispy Cocoa & Almond Tortilla, Candied Cocoa Nibs, Chocolate Peanut Ganache, Dark Chocolate Cremeaux, Chocolate Sorbet, Vanilla Crema
- $10.00
Helado
$5.00
A Selection of Today's Ice Creams and Sorbets
Guacamole y Salsa
Served with fresh heirloom corn tortilla chips
Guacamole
$10.00
Avocado, Jalapeño, Onion, Cilantro
Verde Cruda
$3.00
Roasted Tomatillo, Onion, Garlic, Serrano
Charred Onion & Cashew
$3.00
Pasilla Oaxaca, Roasted Garlic
Fresca
$3.00
Tomato, Tomatillo, Chipotle Meco, Guajillo
Borracha
$3.00
Mezcal, Orange, Raisin, Capers, Chipotle Moritas
Tacos
Two tacos on heirloom corn tortillas
Roasted Brussels
Shaved Brussels, Nut & Seed Slaw, Salt Baked Sunchoke, Smoked Almond, Hazelnut, & Sesame Crema
- $6.00
Seared Wahoo
Crushed Avocado, Cumin Crema, Olive Crumble, Shaved Fennel, Tomatillo & Jalapeño Salsa
- $9.00
Al Pastor
$6.00
Adobo Rubbed Pork, Pineapple, Pickled Watermelon, Salsa Verde, Salsa Ranchera
Otros Platos
Avocado Tostada
Cashew Butter, Tomato, Pickled Bulb Onion, Everything Salt, Cacao Nibs, Sunflower Sprouts
- $7.00
Col Rizada
$11.00
Salad of Curly & Baby Kale, Kale Chips, Savory Nuts & Seeds, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Jalapeño Garlic Crema
Hamburguesa
4 Joint Blend, Short Rib con Chintextle, Salsa Macha, Queso Oaxaca, Piquillo, Red Onion, & Mezcal Relish
- $17.00
Papas Oaxaqueños
$5.00
Triple Cooked Potatoes, Tomato Salsa, Garlic Cashew Crema
Featured Mezcales
A handful of our favorite mezcales that we'd like to share with DC
Featured Mezcal
Every week we feature a selection of mezcals that we think deserve some recognition at a hefty discount
Bebidas
available monday-friday from 5-7pm in the bar & dining room
Hibiscus Margarita
$6.00
Tequila, Fresh Lime, Agave, Legit Triple, Hibiscus, Black Salt
Tepache
$6.00
Pineapple, Mezcal, Lime, Fresno Peppers
Shot & A Beer
$8.00
High Life and an ounce of El Buho
Carafe of Mezcal
$21.00
6oz Pour of our House Espadin by El Buho
Selection of House Wines
$7.00Rotating Draught Beer
$6.00Cocteles
Strawberry Sotol
$12.00
Perfect Patio Sipper. Served Tall with Strawberry, Tarragon, and Sotol. Credit: Robin Miller
Ginger & Cucumber
$12.00
Served Tall with Mezcal and a Cucumber Slice. Credit: A Drink This Good Takes a Team
Walnut & Wine
$13.00
Paranubes Oaxacan Rum, Espadin Mezcal, Red Wine, Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur. Hints of Thanksgiving's Mulled Wine. Credit: Robin Miller
Mariposa Tracionera
$12.00
Mezcal, Cardamaro, Damson Plum, Vanilla, and Fernet Francisco. This Butterfly Will Ensnare You With Her Deep Autumnal Flavors. Credit: Edwin Lainez
AL Diablo con Los Guapos
$13.00
Espadin, Copper Kings Apple Brandy, Spiced Grenadine. This Handsome Devil Is Deceptively Delicious. Credit: James Simpson
Mayahuel
If a Margarita was awesome, it would be a Mayahuel, Espadin Mezcal, Legit Triple, Lime, Raw Agave. Served up with Sal de Gusano. Credit: Josh Phillips
- $13.00
El Tiempo No Perdona
$13.00
Batavia Arrack, Mezcal, Xtabentún Honey Liqueur, Peach, Lemon. Time Does Not Forgive. Bright, Clean Stonefruit. Served Tableside. Credit: Robin Miller
Hombre Sin Nombre
$13.00
Mezcal, Cocchi Americano, Pear, Suze, and Mint Combine for a Well Balanced Apertif Cocktail to Awaken Your Senses and Clear Your Mind. Credit: Megan Barnes
Conquistador
$13.00
El Buho Mezcal, Manzanilla Sherry, Salted Honey, Italian Vermouth. Credit: James Simpson
Amor en Silencio
$13.00
El Buho Espadin, Cynar, Taylor's Velvet Falernum. Silky and Rich With a Touch of Lingering Bitterness. Credit: Kim Klinger
Cerveza
Victoria / Vienna Lager / 4.0% / MEX
$5.00Allende / White Ale / 5.5% / MEX
$7.00Austin East Ciders / Pineapple Cider / 5% / TEX
$7.00Ninkasi Oktoberfest / Oktoberfest / 5.5% / OR
$7.00Union Foxy IPA / Red IPA / 6.5% / DC
$7.00Miller High Life / American Lager / 4.0% / USA
$5.00Southern Tier / NuSkool Tropical IPA / 6% / NY
$7.00House Beverages N/A
Grapefruit Vanilla Agua Fresca
$5.00- Add Mezcal
- $5.00
Jamaica (Hibiscus, Lime Agave) Agua Fresca
$5.00- Add Gin or Vodka
- $5.00
Horchata
$5.00- Add Rum
- $5.00
Jugo Verde
$5.00- Add Vodka or Tequila
- $5.00
Flights
all served with orange slices & sal de gusano
Mezcals de La Casa
$25.00
We liked these three selections so much we brought them back from Oaxaca. From the same Master Mezcaleros behind El Buho we offer our house Espadin, Cuixe, and Tepextate. Drink up so we can go back for more
Rums of Mezcal
$28.00
Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and butterscotch remind us of great rums and so do these Mezcals. Siete Misterios Doba Yej, Alipus San Juan, and Mezcalero Special #2
Bat Friendly
$25.00
Bats are a major contributor to the preservation of the rich heritage of agave distillation. Help the Tequila Interchange Project support Bat Friendly Mezcals that also taste amazing with these three bottles. Siembra Spirits Cenizo, Siembra Spirits Cupreata, and Don Mateo Alto
Pechuga
$35.00
Pechuga Mezcales are special. They are expressions of the Mezcalero's soul. These three bottles stir up senses reminiscent of fall, of family, and of all the things we hold most deer, lamb, and turkey. Don Mateo Pechuga, El Jolgorio Pechuga
Wine
Leitz Eins Zwei Dry / 2016 / Riesling / GR
- $12.00
- $44.00
Le Grand Caillou / 2016 / Sauvignon Blanc / FR
- $12.00
- $44.00
Petit Chapeau / 2014 / White Burgundy / FR
- $13.00
- $47.00
Ca'dei Zago / NV Prosecco / ITA
- $12.00
- $43.00
Murgo Etna Rosso / 2015 / Nerello Mascalese / ITA
- $12.00
- $47.00
Colosi / 2015 / Nero d'Avola / ITA
- $13.00
- $47.00
Tikal Patriota / 2013 / Malbec / ARG
- $13.00
- $47.00
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Cuisine
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Hours
Monday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Thursday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Friday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday:
10:30am - 2:00am
Sunday:
10:30am - 10:00pm
About Us
Espita Mezcaleria is Washington DC’s premier southern Mexican restaurant and Mezcal bar. All of our dishes and drinks begin with respect for the past before we transform them into something special and innovative.