Mexican corn bread made with poblano peppers and cheese. Topped with a creamy poblano pepper sauce
Aguacate Frito
$13.00
Ripened avocado dipped in a chipotle beer batter and lightly fried. served with cilantro-jalapeño sour cream
Ceviche de Camaron
$14.00
Coastal mexican style - prepared with shrimp, red pepper, cilantro, red mangoes, red onions and lime juice
Taquitos
$12.00
Corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with chicken and lightly fried
Quesadillas
$15.00
Flour tortillas filled with your choice of cheese, vegetable, chicken add $1, seasoned ground beef add $1 & pulled pork add $1
Queso Fundido
$16.00
Poblano pepper strips, mushroom and sautéed onions melted with four different cheeses. Served with soft corn tortillas Add spicy Mexican chorizo $2 (For two people. Not recommended for dipping)
Molotes
$14.00
Sweet plantains stuffed with ground beef picadillo and lightly fried Served with mole coloradito, queso fresco and sour cream
Guacamole Acitrón
$14.00
Made fresh to order (for two people). Just tell us how spicy you want it. Served with house-made yellow corn chips
Soup/Salads
Soup of the day
$9.00
Tortilla soup
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed green salad with house dressing
$14.00
With Grilled Chicken$15.00
With Grilled Shrimp$17.00
With Grilled Steak$18.00
Ensalada Oaxaqueña
$16.00
Cherry tomatoes, grilled scallions and oaxaca cheese, on a bed of mixed greens tossed in a tamarind dressing
Ensalada De Remolacha Y Queso De Cabra
$15.00
Beets and goat cheese on a bed of mixed greens with a chile piquin dressing
Mexican Chopped Salad
$16.00
Grilled corn, avocado, red pepper, carrots, cucumber, red onions, black beans and corn tortilla strips on a bed of mixed greens with a house dressing
Entrée
All the following entrees are served with two sides: Rice of the day, Beans of the day or Elote (corn on the cob).
Chiles Rellenos
Fire-roasted Poblano pepper stuffed with your choice of filling below. All Chiles Rellenos topped with salsa roja and cotija cheese
Homemade crepes stuffed with grilled poblano strips, corn kernels, yellow squash, zucchini and sour cream. topped with a creamy spinach sauce. (Does not come with sides)
Tacos
$22.00
Three soft Corn or House made flour Tortillas - With your choice of Chile Verde, Al Pastor, Cochinita Pibil, Carne Adobada, Tinga de Pollo, Mole Coloradito, Chorizo con Papa, Carne Molida or Vegetales
Tacos De Pescado
$24.00
Marinated Fish seasoned and pan sautéed, garnished with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro and chipotle aioli
Tacos de Camaron
$24.00
Marinated shrimp seasoned and pan sautéed, garnished with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro and chipotle aioli
Pollo con Salsa Tomatillo
$23.00
Chicken tenderloins seasoned and served with a delicious fresh Tomatillo salsa
Mole Coloradito
$24.00
Shredded chicken cooked with a legendary blend of spices, chilies, nuts and mexican chocolate made into a rich and flavorful mole sauce. Served with corn tortillas.
Chiles En Nogada
$25.00
Fire roasted poblano peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and topped with a sweet white creamy sauce made of nuts, spices and cream cheese. (sauce is traditionally served at room temperature)
Cochinita Pibil
$24.00
Axiote seed, spices and fresh orange marinated pulled pork, shredded, garnished with pickled onions and scallions
Chile Verde A La Baabs
$24.00
Chunks of tender pork loin slow cooked in a green chile sauce made of fresh tomatillo, jalapeño and garlic (best eaten with rice and beans)
Carne Estofada
$25.00
Chunks of tender beef slow cooked in adobo sauce made of toasted dry peppers (best eaten with rice and beans)
Chiles Ancho De Camaron
$27.00
Pan sauteed shrimp with Ancho pepper and topped with a creamy chipotle sauce
Camarones En Mole De Tamarindo
$27.00
Sautéed shrimp topped with a delicious tamarind mole sauce
Camarones a la Diabla
$27.00
Sautéed shrimp and home-made jalapeño corn bread (g) topped with a chef's special spicy Chile de arbol sauce
Salmon al Pastor
$30.00
Pan sautéed salmon filet cooked with a sauce made of dry chilies, achiote paste and grilled pineapple
Enmoladas
$26.00
Two soft corn tortillas stuffed with shredded mole chicken Topped with melted cheese and a Puebla style mole sauce
Enchiladas
Two soft corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling. Topped with melted cheese and your choice of salsa roja or salsa verde
VEGETALES - Mixed vegetables$21.00
QUESO - Three different blended cheese$21.00
TINGA DE POLLO - Mexican style stewed chicken$24.00
CARNE MOLIDA$24.00
CHILE VERDE - Slow cooked pork in a tomatillo sauce$24.00
CARNE ESTOFADA - Slow cooked beef in a adobo sauce$24.00
CAMARONES - Marinated sautéed shrimp$26.00
SUIZA - With vegetable or chicken. Topped with a creamy white sauce$24.00
Fajitas
Sautéed with red peppers, green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with soft corn tortillas and a guacamole side
Vegetable$22.00
Chicken$26.00
Shrimp$28.00
Steak$29.00
Dessert
Flan Del Dia
$11.00
Mexican vanilla flan
Tres Leches
$11.00
Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and media crema (mexican table cream)
Mousse De Chocolate
$10.00
Chocolate mousse cake
Margaritas
Acitron Margarita
$10.00
Tequila luna azul with acitrón's homemade margarita mix & fresh lime juice
Jalapeno Margarita
$12.00
Spicy jalapeño infusion with tequila agavales (100% agave) and acitrón's homemade margarita mix
Cadillac Margarita
$14.00
Tequila milagro reposado and grand marnier to make the traditional cadillac
Sunset Margarita
$13.00
Tequila blanco with Chambord and pineapple juice
Sunrise Margarita
$12.00
Tequila milagro reposado, orange juice and a splash of grenadine
Pomogranate Margarita
$13.00
Tequila agavales (100% agave) and pomegranate liqueur to make the perfect pomarita
Elderberry Margarita
$12.00
Elderberry, agave nectar, citrus juice and tequila reposado
Picorita Margarita
$12.00
Tequila blanco with coconut rum and pineapple juice
Chile de Arbol Margarita
$12.00
Tequila blanco and honey infused with spicy chile de arbol
We are also open for Lunch on Friday & Saturday between 12pm to 3:30pm
About Us
Acitrón Cocina Mexicana, located in lively Arlington center, combines the simplicity of authentic family recipes with fresh, high-quality ingredients to bring diners unparalleled, delectable Mexican cuisine.
With a focus on fusing authentic Mexican flavors and classic sauces with local produce, meats and seafood, we are committed to building each dish from scratch to create a delicious, healthy fare for our customers.
Our full bar boasts mouthwatering drinks such as margaritas, mojitos and classic tequila cocktails infused with fresh fruit.
Our deserts include flan, tres leches and warm chocolate tamales with a scoop of Mexican vanilla ice cream.
Join us and try some of this delicious Mexican food and drink we have created for you.
Iraiz y Gotu