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
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
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)
TINGA TOSTADAS
two fried house tortillas topped w/refried beans, queso fresco, arbol-jalapeño salsa, cashew cream, chicken tinga, & guacamole GF
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
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
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
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
CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork contains gluten
FISH TACO
tortilla stuffed with beer battered cod, avocado salsa, crema aioli, cabbage, & house Valentina salsa contains gluten
MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms, queso fresco & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree vegetarian/GF
MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce contains nuts & pork juice/GF
NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & griddled Oaxacan cheese with onions, cilantro & microgreens GF, vegetarian
PAPAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha, & queso fresco vegetarian/GF/CONTAINS PEANUTS!!!
PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco GF
TINGA TACO
local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices GF
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
CARNITAS QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & orange & beer braised pork w/pepitas & salsas CONTAINS GLUTEN
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)
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
MOLE QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken mole w/pepitas & salsas GF/CONTAINS NUTS IN MOLE/CONTAINS PORK
NOPALES QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & nopales w/pepitas & salsas GF/VEGETARIAN
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
TINGA QUESADILLA
single heirloom corn tortilla stuffed w/Oaxacan cheese, & chicken tinga w/pepitas & salsas GF
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
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
VEGAN ENCHILADAS
VEGAN mushroom & refried bean enchiladas topped w/ranchera salsa, cashew crema, avocado and onions served w/rice and beans GF/VEGAN
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
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
BIRRIA DE RES
braised Roseta Farm brisket in savory consume served w/onions, cilantro, watermelon radish, chipotle-guajillo salsa & side of heirloom corn tortillas
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
Large Plates
Dessert Type
TRES LECHES
rose flavored tres leches cake contains gluten & dairy/vegetarian
VEGAN FLAN
caramel cashew custard contains nuts/VEGAN
KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken or refried black beans gluten free/vegetarian with beans
KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans contains gluten
KIDS ENCHILADAS
cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)
KIDS CHICKEN TACOS
plain shredded white meat chicken (sauteed in oil w/salt) tacos w/fries (GF)
Kids Menu
Sides
OZ CASHEW CREAM
Smooth and creamy cashew blend, perfect for enhancing your breakfast dishes.
OZ QUESO FRESCO
Crumbled queso fresco, a soft and mild cheese, perfect for adding a creamy texture to your breakfast sides.
OZ SALSA
SIDE OF SALSA OF YOUR CHOICE. MOLE has nuts!!!
AVOCADO FAN
Thinly sliced avocado, fanned out for a fresh and creamy addition to your breakfast.
CEBOLLITA CAMBRAY Y JALAPEñO FRITOS
fried jalapeno and cambray onion (delicious with our tacos!) GF/VEGAN
CHORIZO SIDE oz
Chorizo: Spicy pork sausage typically seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic.
FRIES
house cut fries
GUACAMOLE
avocado, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime GF/VEGAN
PINTO BEANS
Side of pinto beans gluten-free/vegan
PLANTAINS
Caramelized plantains garnished with fresh herbs.
REFRIED BLACK BEANS
Smooth refried black beans, garnished with microgreens.
RICE
Garlic infused white rice
SIDE SALAD
mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, radish w/herb vinaigrette VEGAN/GF
TORTILLAS
Corn tortillas, available in or counts.
TOSTADAS
Side of tostadas, crispy flat tortillas (fried) vegan/GF
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
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
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)
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
Vegan Small Plates
Vegan Tacos
VEGAN PAPAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers on bed of refried beans, w/salsa macha VEGAN/GF/CONTAINS NUTS
VEGAN HONGOS TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic on a bed of pinto bean puree GF/VEGAN
VEGAN NOPALES TACO
grilled cactus w/pico de gallo & cashew crema CONTAINS NUTS/VEGAN/GF
VEGAN QUESADILLA
Heirloom corn tortilla filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas
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
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.
VEGAN CHILAQUILES
house heirloom chips tossed in choice of salsa roja or verde, drunken mushrooms, frijoles negros refritos, cashew cream, & guacamole (vegan/contains nuts)
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
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
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
PAN FRANCES
brandy soaked french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mezcal mascarpone, & local maple syrup contains gluten/vegetarian/contains eggs
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
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 - $.
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
Brunch Mains
Kids Brunch
KIDS BRUNCH PLATTER
scrambled eggs with melted cheese served with side of papas and refried beans GF/vegetarian
KIDS FRENCH TOAST
single french toast, served with organic berries & bananas, mascarpone, & local maple syrup contains GLUTEN/vegetarian/contains dairy
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)
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)
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
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