Cielo Rojo Menu

Introducing Cielo Rojo, a popular Mexican restaurant located in Takoma Park, MD. This Latinx-owned and women-owned establishment offers a wide range of options, including vegan and vegetarian choices. With a casual, trendy atmosphere and outdoor seating options, Cielo Rojo is perfect for brunch, dinner, or dessert. They also provide catering services and have a full bar with happy hour specials. The restaurant is dog-friendly and has gender-neutral restrooms, making it open and welcoming to all. The menu features traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, sure to delight your taste buds. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the vibrant flavors of Cielo Rojo.

Salads

ENSALADA DEL MERCADO

Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette vegetarian/vegan version available/GF

$14.00

ENSALADA DE BETABEL

roasted beets on a bed of chipotle-ginger vinaigrette w/orange slices, radish, cherry tomatoes, almonds, spring mixed greens, watercress & feta vegetarian/GF

$14.00

GORDITAS

three patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream vegan/GF (when you add 'optional' chorizo, they are no longer vegan)

$13.20

TINGA TOSTADAS

two fried house tortillas topped w/refried beans, queso fresco, arbol-jalapeño salsa, cashew cream, chicken tinga, & guacamole GF

$14.40

BRUSSEL SPROUTS W/ MOLE

flash fried brussels sprouts served w/house-made mole poblano sauce topped w/roasted hazelnuts, herb oil, cashew cream, pomegranate, & mint contains NUTS!!!/GF/VEGAN

$14.00

DRUNKEN MUSHROOM SOPES

two fried heirloom corn masa shells topped w/organic drunken mushrooms refried beans, melted cheese blend, verde cocida salsa, guajillo salsa, jalapeño salsa, onions & queso fresco vegetarian/GF

$15.00

AL PASTOR SOPES

two fried heirloom corn masa shells topped w/grilled pork marinated in adobo rub, grilled pineapple, refried beans, melted cheese blend, verde cocida salsa, guajillo salsa, jalapeño salsa, onions & queso fresco GF

$15.00

Small Plates

Tacos

AL PASTOR TACO

Heirloom corn tortilla stuffed with marinated adobo pork cooked on spit grill w/onions & pineapple and topped w/onions & cilantro GF

$6.00

CARNITAS TACO

hormone-free orange & beer braised pork contains gluten

$5.40

FISH TACO

tortilla stuffed with beer battered cod, avocado salsa, crema aioli, cabbage, & house Valentina salsa contains gluten

$7.20

MUSHROOM TACO

tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms, queso fresco & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree vegetarian/GF

$5.40

MOLE TACO

Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce contains nuts & pork juice/GF

$5.40

NOPALES TACO

heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & griddled Oaxacan cheese with onions, cilantro & microgreens GF, vegetarian

$5.40

PAPAS TACO

organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha, & queso fresco vegetarian/GF/CONTAINS PEANUTS!!!

$5.40

PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO

Organic potatoes and chorizo taco GF

$5.40

TINGA TACO

local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices GF

$5.40

AL PASTOR QUESADILLA

single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & marinated adobo pork cooked on spit grill w/onions & pineapple w/pepitas & salsas GF

$15.60

CARNITAS QUESADILLA

single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & orange & beer braised pork w/pepitas & salsas CONTAINS GLUTEN

$14.40

CHEESE QUESADILLA

Two heirloom corn tortillas filled with oaxacan and chihuahua cheese topped with pepitas/pumpkin seeds and duo of house salsas (vegetarian/gluten-free)

$14.40

HONGOS QUESADILLA

single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese & stuffed w/tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree w/pepitas & salsas GF/VEGETARIAN

$14.40

MOLE QUESADILLA

single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken mole w/pepitas & salsas GF/CONTAINS NUTS IN MOLE/CONTAINS PORK

$14.40

NOPALES QUESADILLA

single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & nopales w/pepitas & salsas GF/VEGETARIAN

$14.40

PAPAS QUESADILLA

single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese & stuffed w/organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha topped w/pepitas & salsas GF/VEGETARIAN/CONTAINS NUTS

$14.40

TINGA QUESADILLA

single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken tinga w/pepitas & salsas GF

$14.40

Quesadillas

Enchilada Type

CHEESE TRES MOLES ENCHILADAS

cheese enchiladas topped w/mole verde pipian, mole amarillo & mole de cacahuate topped with onions and queso fresco and served with rice and beans and avocado. contains nuts/VEGETARIAN

$24.00

CHICKEN ENCHILADA TRES MOLES

enchiladas w/choice of chicken or cheese filling topped w/mole negro, mole encacahuate, & mole amarillo topped w/queso fresco, onions and avocado served w/rice and beans GF/contains nuts

$26.40

VEGAN ENCHILADAS

VEGAN mushroom & refried bean enchiladas topped w/ranchera salsa, cashew crema, avocado and onions served w/rice and beans GF/VEGAN

$20.40

CAMARONES

shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served w/garlic rice & fried plantains contains shellfish gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH

$24.00

CARNE ASADA

Grilled oz skirt steak served w/fried cebollita cambray, fried jalapeño, queso fresco, salsa habanero tatemada , guacamole & heirloom corn tortillas GF, steak comes cooked medium unless otherwise specified

$39.00

BIRRIA DE RES

braised Roseta Farm brisket in savory consume served w/onions, cilantro, watermelon radish, chipotle-guajillo salsa & side of heirloom corn tortillas

$25.00

PESCADO A LA TALLA

pan seared wild caught rock fish topped w/duo of salsas of guajillo & verde perejil served w/house cut fries & avocado GF

$35.00

Large Plates

Dessert Type

TRES LECHES

rose flavored tres leches cake contains gluten & dairy/vegetarian

$12.00

VEGAN FLAN

caramel cashew custard contains nuts/VEGAN

$12.00

KIDS QUESADILLA

Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken or refried black beans gluten free/vegetarian with beans

$11.00

KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER

hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans contains gluten

$14.40

KIDS ENCHILADAS

cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)

$14.40

KIDS CHICKEN TACOS

plain shredded white meat chicken (sauteed in oil w/salt) tacos w/fries (GF)

$14.40

Kids Menu

Sides

OZ CASHEW CREAM

Smooth and creamy cashew blend, perfect for enhancing your breakfast dishes.

$1.80

OZ QUESO FRESCO

Crumbled queso fresco, a soft and mild cheese, perfect for adding a creamy texture to your breakfast sides.

$1.80

OZ SALSA

SIDE OF SALSA OF YOUR CHOICE. MOLE has nuts!!!

$2.00

AVOCADO FAN

Thinly sliced avocado, fanned out for a fresh and creamy addition to your breakfast.

$4.20

CEBOLLITA CAMBRAY Y JALAPEñO FRITOS

fried jalapeno and cambray onion (delicious with our tacos!) GF/VEGAN

$3.00

CHORIZO SIDE oz

Chorizo: Spicy pork sausage typically seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic.

$4.80

FRIES

house cut fries

$7.20

GUACAMOLE

avocado, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime GF/VEGAN

$0.00

PINTO BEANS

Side of pinto beans gluten-free/vegan

$4.20

PLANTAINS

Caramelized plantains garnished with fresh herbs.

$6.00

REFRIED BLACK BEANS

Smooth refried black beans, garnished with microgreens.

$4.20

RICE

Garlic infused white rice

$4.20

SIDE SALAD

mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, radish w/herb vinaigrette VEGAN/GF

$7.20

TORTILLAS

Corn tortillas, available in or counts.

$0.00

TOSTADAS

Side of tostadas, crispy flat tortillas (fried) vegan/GF

$0.00

TRIO OF SALSAS

ARBOL DE VIDA: roasted chile de arbol, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic CHARRED HABANERO: tomatillos/tomatoes, garlic, & habaneros SALSA VERDE CRUDA: tomatillo, onion, cilantro, & garlic

$3.60

VEGAN TOSTADAS

Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, arbol-jalapeno salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs vegan/contains nuts/GF

$14.40

GORDITAS

three patties of organic potato & corn masa served on a bed of salsa verde & topped with chile de arbol salsa, guacamole, cilantro, onion, & cashew cream vegan/GF (when you add 'optional' chorizo, they are no longer vegan)

$11.00

VEGAN SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA

Vertage Oaxacan cashew cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegan/GF

$14.40

Vegan Small Plates

Vegan Tacos

VEGAN PAPAS TACO

organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS

$5.40

VEGAN HONGOS TACO

tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree GF/VEGAN

$5.40

VEGAN NOPALES TACO

grilled cactus w/pico de gallo & cashew crema CONTAINS NUTS/VEGAN/GF

$5.40

VEGAN QUESADILLA

Heirloom corn tortilla filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas

$14.40

VEGAN SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA

Vertage Oaxacan cashew cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegan/GF

$14.40

Vegan Quesadillas

Add Utensils Please!!!

ADD UTENSILS PLEASE!!!

Please specify how many sets of utensils you'd like. We do not automatically include utensils for take out orders.

$0.00

VEGAN CHILAQUILES

house heirloom chips tossed in choice of salsa roja or verde, drunken mushrooms, frijoles negros refritos, cashew cream, & guacamole (vegan/contains nuts)

$18.00

HUEVOS CON SALSA MACHA

over-medium eggs over bed of black refried beans topped w/salsa macha and queso fresco & served w/avocado and papas w/herbs. contains nuts/vegetarian/GF

$19.20

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

two cage-free organic fried eggs, served w/house tortillas, melted Oaxacan cheese, duo of salsas (verde & ranchera), pinto beans, queso fresco, & guacamole

$16.80

HEIRLOOM SAVORY WAFFLE

house favorite freshly house-made heirloom corn waffles with topped with local smoked ham, Oaxacan cheese, organic grilled corn, watercress, queso fresco, avocado, jalapeño vinaigrette and local maple syrup GF/contains dairy (cannot be made vegan)/vegetarian

$18.00

PAN FRANCES

brandy soaked french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mezcal mascarpone, & local maple syrup contains gluten/vegetarian/contains eggs

$18.00

CHILAQUILES

Heirloom corn chips tossed in a choice of salsa roja or verde topped w/scrambled cage-free farm eggs, frijoles negros refritos, queso fresco, cashew cream, & guacamole

$18.00

REVUELTOS

scrambled eggs w/choice of filling below served w/ tortillas, fried plantains, salsa ranchera, pinto beans, queso fresco, house-made chiles en escabeche & guacamole GF/VEGETARIAN (without chorizo) CHOICES: Chorizo & papas $. A LA mexicana (tomatoes, onions, & jalapeños & arbol salsa) $. ` Nopales - $.

$0.00

HUEVOS CON MOLE

Bed of mole topped with fried over-medium farm eggs and served w/fried papas, fried epazote, rajas (poblano peppers & onions) and avocado GF/contains nuts in mole/contains pork juice in mole

$19.20

Brunch Mains

Kids Brunch

KIDS BRUNCH PLATTER

scrambled eggs with melted cheese served with side of papas and refried beans GF/vegetarian

$15.00

KIDS FRENCH TOAST

single french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mascarpone, & local maple syrup contains GLUTEN/vegetarian/contains dairy

$9.60

FAMILY TACO PLATTER

rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas ( per person), tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of or max- no exceptions)

$0.00

VEGAN FAMILY TACO MEAL

rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas ( per person), tomatillo salsa, cashew cream, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of or max- no exceptions) contains nuts in cashew cream (on the side)

$0.00

Family Taco Platters

Family Enchilada Platters

FAMILY ENCHILADAS: CHICKEN

Family-style enchiladas of individual rolls ( ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Choice of filling: chicken tinga, drunken mushrooms & refried beans or melted cheese and choice of salsa: verde, rojo, & mole (contains nuts/pork juice). GF

$100.00

VEGAN MUSHROOM FAMILY ENCHILADAS MEAL

Family-style enchiladas of individual rolls ( ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Drunken mushrooms & refried beans filling and choice of salsa

$90.00