Grilled salmon served over a mixed green salad, flavored with tropical fruits (mango, kiwi, and strawberries) and roasted vegetables, tossed in creamy mango coconut dressing
Appetizers
Top Shelf Guacamole
$10.00
Made fresh everytime
Queso
$6.50
A blend of creamy cheeses melted dip and roasted green chilies. (Topped with Cilantro & Tomatoes)
Ultimate Ceviche
$13.00
Scallops, shrimp, and tilapia marinated in citrus juices mixed with tomatoes, blue onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and Avocados. Drizzle with olive oil
Raja Taquitos
$10.00
Crispy corn tortilla stuffed with roasted poblano peppers, corn, potatoes, caramelized onions and mix melted cheeses. Served with cabbage, pico de gallo, avocados and cilantro crema
Border Nachos
$14.00
Not your lazy nachos, Served with beans, mixed cheeses, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, guacamole, sour cream, chicken or ground beef
Buffalo Wings
$10.00
Sweet and sour spicy hot wings served with ranch dressing and your choice of regular or boneless
Boneless Buffalo Wings
$10.00
Sweet and sour spicy hot wings served with ranch dressing and your choice of regular or boneless
Philly Rolls
$11.00
Carne Asada, onions, peppers, mushrooms and mixed cheeses rolled in egg roll wrap, served with cilantro crema dip
Queso Fundido
$10.00
Iron cast Oaxaca cheese casserole with Chorizo Sausage Served with flour tortillas
Chef's Special
Molcajete
$23.00
Mixes grill of steak, chicken, carne al pastor and Mexican sausage. Served in a heated stone with queso asadero, salsa, avocado and scallions, for a delicious Mexican meat feast. Our molcajete is served with onions and colorful peppers, with your choice of beans and red rice
Hamburguesa Mexicana
$16.00
Juicy beef and chorizo cheeseburger served with homemade creamy guacamole, layered with caramelized onions, mushrooms and Oaxaca cheese. Topped with a bacon wrapped jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese. Served with french fries and a corn on the cob
Alambre
$18.00
Made with thinly sliced chicken breast and braised pork, Mixed with our homemade Mexican sausage, bacon, colorful bell peppers, onions, pineapple and mushrooms. All topped with melted asadero cheese. Served with red rice, and your choice of beans
Tacos Yucatan
$15.00
Slow-baked pork wrapped in banana leaves while being cooked, marinated in achiote paste with a citrusy touch, Served on a corn tortilla, garnished with cabbage, pickled onions and cilantro. Served with red rice, citrus chipotle slaw and your choice of beans
Burrito Costeno
$19.00
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and sauteed shrimp, served on a smoky chipotle sauce, topped with cilantro crema, microgreens, pickled onions, avocado and radish. Served with red rice, citrus chipotle slaw and your choice of beans
Aloha Tacos
$15.00
Tortilla covered with melted jack cheese, caramelized onions, shredded cabbage, grilled chicken, with our special chef's recipe mexican sausage, pico de gallo and pineapple relish
Tostadas Maya
$18.00
(Include Two Tostadas One of Each) Fried corn tortilla topped with black refried beans, piled with our chef's special slow-baked pork (cochinita pibil), cabbage, onions and avocado slices, garnished with microgreens. Shredded chicken marinated with a touch of chipotle, served on a f tortilla
Soups - Salads
Chicken Tortilla Soup
$7.00
Tender chunks of grilled chicken with avocado and cheese. Topped with crispy tortilla strips
A new spicy twist on the traditional Caesar Salad, with corn, tomatoes, cotija cheese and chicken Milanese tossed in chipotle-ranch dressing
Fiesta Taco Salad
$11.00
Large crispy flour tortilla shell filled with seasoned ground beef, romaine, corn, tomatoes, black olives, mixed cheese, garnished with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
Ocho's Chopped Salad
$10.00
Romaine, chopped tomatoes, jicama, sweet onion, avocado, corn, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, roasted red peppers and cotija cheese, a chipotle-ranch dressing
Quesadillas
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
$12.00
With wood grilled marinated chicken breast and mixed cheeses, garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Steak Quesadilla
$13.00
With wood grilled marinated skirt steak and mixed cheeses, garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Pork Carnitas Quesadilla
$12.00
Quesadilla made with pork carnitas, mixed Mexican cheeses, pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole
Mango Club Quesadilla
$13.00
Mix cheeses, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, mango relish, applewood smoked bacon avocados, served with lettuce, pico de gallo and poblano salsa
South the Border Features
Chile Relleno
$15.00
Beer battered roasted poblano pepper stuffed with Oaxaca cheese topped with poblano queso sauce and drizzled with cilantro crema. Served with rice, charro beans, guacamole and citrus chipotle slaw
Shrimp Emboscada
$22.00
Bacon wrapped shrimp grilled to perfection on a hot skillet over sauteed vegetables covered in melted Oaxaca cheese. Drizzled with roasted poblano crema and served with rice, charro beans, and citrus chipotle slaw
Carne Asada
$21.00
El Patron's favorite. Thin slices of skirt steak charbroiled and garnished with green onions and guacamole. Served with rice, refried beans, and citrus chipotle slaw
Camarones 1800
$21.00
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, pecans and olive oil. Served on a bed of tequila 1800 cilantro crema sauce, served with rice, refried beans, and citrus chipotle slaw
Pescado Veracruzano
$18.00
Grilled blackened tilapia fish topped with an all roasted Mediterraneo salsa. Served with sauteed vegetables, pico de gallo and white rice
Square Knot Salmon
$21.00
Achiote and lemon seared salmon with roasted pineapple. Served with white rice, sauteed vegetable, citrus chipotle slaw and pico de gallo
Fajita Burrito
$17.00
Large 12-inch soft flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, grilled onions, green peppers and choice of fajita-style steak or chicken. Topped with burrito sauce and garnished with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and melted cheddar cheese
Pork Carnitas Plate
$17.00
Braised pork served with guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled onions, charro beans, and rice
Pepper Jack Enchilada
$16.00
Grilled chicken fajita, sauteed bell peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla accompanied with a zesty poblano sauce, rice, beans and our citrus slaw
Tacos
Southwest BBQ Chicken Tacos
$17.00
Soft corn tortillas with Grilled Chicken, Southwest BBQ sauce, corn, and our specialty sauce
Street Tacos
$15.00
Tortilla covered in melted Jack Cheese, caramelized onions, shredded cabbage, grilled chicken and pico de gallo
Braised pork, melted Jack Cheese, caramelized onions, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and queso fresco
Tempura Fish Tacos
$15.00
Tilapia hand-battered with Dos Equis Beer, dill crema, shredded cabbage, and pico de gallo
Marco Polo
$16.00
Bacon wrapped shrimp, tortillas covered with melted Jack Cheese, caramelized onions, mix cabbage, pico de gallo and roasted chipotle crema
Emilio's Calamari Tacos
$15.00
Tortillas covered with melted Jack Cheese, caramelized onions, crispy calamari, mix cabbage, pico de gallo and Cholula garlic crema
Short Rib Korean Tacos
$15.00
Two corn tortilla tacos filled with skirt steak, marinated in a soy sauce, ginger and topped with Asian inspired slaw
French Tacos
$15.50
Tortilla covered with melted cheese, caramelized onions, chorizo sausage, skirt steak, chipotle crema, mix cabbage, pico de gallo and shredded cheese
Milanesa Chicken Tacos
$15.00
Hand battered fried chicken, wrapped in a tortilla covered with melted cheeses, roasted poblano crema, pico de gallo
Taco al Pastor
$15.00
Melted Jack Cheese, caramelized onions, mixed cabbage, braised pork, pineapple relish, pico de gallo and Mexican crema
Taco Veracruzano
$15.00
Blackened tilapia, poblano crema and topped with a roasted Mediterraneo salsa
Enchiladas
Enchiladas Sonoma
$16.00
Two flour tortillas filled with cheddar cheese, grilled chicken, and spinach. Topped with a creamy chardonnay, cilantro pecan sauce, tomatoes and cilantro
Enchiladas Suizas
$15.00
Two corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with chicken and cheese. Topped with melted Monterrey Jack Cheese, tomatillo sauce, sour cream, cilantro and tomatoes
Ultimate Cheese Enchiladas
$14.50
Two corn tortillas topped with cheese, onions, black olives, roasted corn and cilantro crema
Add Chicken or Seasoned Ground Beef
$1.00
Shrimp Enchiladas
$17.00
Two flour tortillas, sauteed shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes, chives in a cream sauce. Topped with tomatillo sauce, Oaxaca Cheese and drizzled with cilantro crema, cilantro and tomatoes
Vegetarian Enchiladas
$14.00
Flour tortilla, sauteed spinach, zucchini, roasted asparagus, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. Topped with a tomatillo sauce, Oaxaca cheese, tomatoes, and drizzled with cilantro crema, white rice and black beans
Rio Bravo Trio
$25.00
8 oz. skirt steak (carne asada), one chicken mole enchilada and three bacon-wrapped shrimp sauteed in garlic butter. Served with rice, charro beans, and citrus chipotle slaw
Enchiladas con Mole
$16.00
2 chicken enchiladas topped with our rich apple mole sauce, and sesame seeds
Make Your Own Combo.
Make Your Own Combo
$17.00
Choose 1 of each, this combo comes with 1 enchilada, 1 taco & 1 quesadilla
Fajitas
Torero Steak Fajitas
$21.00
A giant portion of wood-grilled marinated skirt steak
Matador Chicken Fajitas
$19.00
A giant portion of wood-grilled marinated chicken breast
Criminal Combo Fajitas
$22.00
Pick TWO of your favorite Duel it out- Steak, Chicken, or Vegetable
Vegetable Fajitas
$17.00
Sauteed spinach fresh diced tomatoes with Portobello mushrooms, corn, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, white rice and black beans
Fajitas Texanas
$24.00
Chicken, Steak and Shrimp
Fajitas Hawaiianas
$20.00
Tender Sliced chicken, peppers, onions, and pineapple relish sauce
Lemon Garlic Salmon Fajitas
$22.00
Sliced tender salmon, cooked with olive oil, peppers, onions
Shrimp Fajitas
$22.00
Chimichangas
Chimichanga Deluxe
$16.00
Chicken or beef. Topped with queso dip, served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, tomatoes, rice, and beans
Carne Asada Chimichanga
$18.00
Stuffed with skirt steak, roasted corn, caramelized onions, roasted pimiento peppers, mushrooms and queso fresco. Topped with roasted poblano cream sauce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, rice, and beans
Bombay Chimichanga
$15.00
Stuffed with spinach, roasted corn, green peppers, caramelized onions, roasted jalapenos, carrots and queso fresco. Served with rice, black beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, topped with a creamy chardonnay cilantro pecan sauce, white rice and black beans
Kids Menu
Kids Taco
$6.95
Beef
Kids Enchilada
$6.95
cheese
Kids Burrito
$6.95
Bean & Cheese
Kids Cheese Burger
$6.95
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
$6.95
Kids Chicken Tenders
$6.95
Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$6.95
Kids Mac & Cheese
$6.95
Sides
Rice
$4.00
Beans
$4.00
Citrus Chipotle Slaw
$4.00
Fire Roasted Vegetables
$4.00
Poblano Crema Corn on the Cob
$4.00
Seasoned Fries
$4.00
Broccoli con Queso
$4.00
Desserts
Flan
$6.00
Sopapillas
$6.00
Tres Leches Cake
$6.00
Churros with Ice Cream
$6.00
Chocolate Mousse Cake
$6.00
Vanilla Fried Ice Cream
$6.00
NY Cheesecake Chimichanga with Ice Cream
$6.00
Drinks
House Margarita
$9.00
Ultimate Marg
$13.00
Spicy Marg
$13.00
new flavors
Skinny Marg
$13.00
Top Shelf Marg
$14.00
Cazadorez Marg
$13.00
Torero
$16.00
Red Sangria
$8.00
White Sangria
$8.00
Presidente Marg
$13.00
Black Jack Marg
$13.00
High Noon
$6.50
Ocho Rita
$15.99
Drink Specials
Herradura Margarita
$13.00
Herradura silver, patron citronge, organic agave nectar, fresh lime juice
Two eggs cooked any style, served over a corn tortilla with turkey ham and a layer of black beans. Topped with mix veggies and our special chef's sauce. Served with red rice and sweet plantains
Breakfast Burrito
$10.00
Soft flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, rice and beans. Topped with cheese and sauce. Garnished with sour cream, lettuce and pico de gallo
Chilaquiles Green
$10.00
Fried tortilla triangles, served with an egg cooked any style. Garnished with queso fresco, sour cream and fresh chopped onions. Served with your choice of beans
Huevos Poblanos
$10.00
Three eggs over easy over a tortilla with chorizo (Mexican sausage), topped with a roasted poblano cream sauce
Huevo Rancheros
$10.00
Crispy tortilla with a layer of beans, monterey jack cheese and chorizo (Mexican sausage) topped with three fried eggs and ranchero sauce. Garnished with cilantro cream and avocado relish. Served with patatas bravas and fresh fruit
Ocho cafe is a Local Mexican restaurant in West Hartford, Connecticut focused on bringing Mexican favorites that showcase the flavors south of the border. Featuring award-winning dishes, signature margaritas, and only the finest ingredients. With the founders having experienced years in the Mexican restaurant industry, their love for homemade contemporary Mexican food and drinks have given life to a unique and classical menu. Their bar is up to date with plentiful of unique and quality Tequila selections. The atmosphere continues to be cozy and warm, welcoming parties of any size to enjoy their favorite dishes. Ocho cafe's goal is to make incredible food accessible to all of Hartford and beyond. The Ocho Cafe family aims to maintain utterly great food and provide world-class hospitality to their patrons. With the goal of not just serving excellent food, but adding a whole new generation of loyal guest to the Ocho Cafe family.