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CIELO ROJO
7056 CARROLL AVE
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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Featured Items
- SF CARNE ASADA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during weekend brunch* Taco platter of 3 heirloom tortillas topped w/melted cheese, grass-fed thinly sliced steak, pinto beans, and pico de gallo served w/ charred habanero and guacamole in the style of SF tacos
$17.00 - ENCHILADAS
House rolled heirloom tortillas stuffed with a filling choice & served w/rice, guacamole, pinto beans, & topped w/queso fresco & choice of sauce
$16.00 - QUESADILLAS
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese & your choice of fillings w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$15.00
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DINNER MENU
SPECIALS
- HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA
New special! Large single quesadilla filled w/Oaxacan cheese, huitlacoche (corn smut) guisado, organic cremini mushrooms, fresh corn, and fresh epazote leaves *VEGETARIAN/GLUTEN-FREE
$16.00 - CAMARONES EN CHIPOTLE Y AJO NEGRO
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch* Wild, Mexican shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served with white rice & fried plantains. *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH
$20.00OUT OF STOCK - ACORN SQUASH WITH MOLE
local seasonal squash baked & flash fried served w/house-made mole sauce, roasted hazelnuts, pomegranates, cashew cream, & mint *mole contains nuts/GF
$13.00 - CALDO TLALPEÑO
Traditional Mexico City soup. The chicken broth is infused w/chipotle & has chicken, garbanzos, potatoes, carrots, & avocado. Topped w/epazote, queso fresco, cilantro, & onions. *GF
$13.00OUT OF STOCK
ANTOJITOS
- GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
$11.00 - 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
$3.00 - SALSA MACHA QUESADILLA
Single Oaxacan cheese & epazote quesadilla topped w/house-made salsa macha on the side *contains nuts/PEANUTS/spicy/vegetarian/GF
$9.00 - GORDITAS
two 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)
$11.00OUT OF STOCK - FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) rolled tortillas stuffed w/sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cashew cream & lettuce (*vegetarian/GF)
$11.00 - NOPALES TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, cashew cream, queso fresco, chile de arbol salsa and grilled nopales (cactus) w/herbs *vegetarian/contains nuts/GF
$12.00 - TINGA TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, organic chicken tinga, queso fresco, cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (GF/contains nuts)
$12.00 - CARNITAS TOSTADAS
Two fried house tortillas topped with refried beans, orange & beer braised carnitas, queso fresco, salsa macha (contains peanuts), cashew cream, chile de arbol salsa and guacamole. Spicy. (*CONTAINS nuts & trace gluten from beer in carnitas)
$12.00
ENSLADAS & SOPAS
- ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, & jalapeño vinaigrette *vegetarian/vegan version available/GF
$13.50 - ENSALADA DE BETABEL
Local roasted beets, chipotle -ginger vinaigrette, orange slices, radish, cherry tomatoes, almonds, spring mix greens, watercress & feta *vegetarian/GF/contains nuts/vegan version available
$12.00 - POZOLE ROJO W/ CHICKEN
Red chiles hominy stew topped with chicken, avocado, cashew cream, queso fresco, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/contains nuts/medium spice)
$18.00OUT OF STOCK - VEGETARIAN POZOLE ROJO (W/QUESO FRESCO)
Red chiles hominy stew topped with avocado, queso fresco, cashew cream, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/vegetarian/contains nuts/medium spice)
$14.00OUT OF STOCK
TACOS & TACOS PLATTERS
- NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
$4.00 - DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
$4.00 - PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
$4.00 - CARNITAS TACO
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork *contains gluten
$4.25 - CHICKEN MOLE TACO
Local farm chicken stewed in house-made mole sauce *contains nuts & pork juice
$4.25 - CHICKEN TINGA TACO
local farm chicken stewed w/tomatoes, chipotle, onions, & spices *GF
$4.25 - PAPAS & CHORIZO TACO
Organic potatoes and chorizo taco *GF
$4.25 - COCHINITA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch* slow cooked pork marinated in achiote & lime juice served w/guacamole, habanero salsa, pickled onions, pinto beans topped w/queso fresco, jicama w/tajin, & 3 house tortillas
$18.00 - SF CARNE ASADA TACO PLATTER
*Not available during weekend brunch* Taco platter of 3 heirloom tortillas topped w/melted cheese, grass-fed thinly sliced steak, pinto beans, and pico de gallo served w/ charred habanero and guacamole in the style of SF tacos
$17.00 - FISH TACO PLATTER
3 tacos of pan-fried cornmeal coated cod, topped with mango, jicama, avocado salsa verde, charred habanero salsa, citrus slaw and pinto beans *GF
$16.00
QUESADILLAS
- QUESADILLAS
heirloom corn tortillas filled w/ oaxacan & chihuahua cheese & your choice of fillings w/ pepitas & duo house salsa.
$15.00 - QUESA BIRRIA
*house favorite of 3 mini quesadillas stuffed w/braised grass-fed short ribs and served with guacamole, onion, radishes and cilantro & beef consume *GF
$20.00
PESCADO Y MARISCOS
- CAMARONES EN CHIPOTLE Y AJO NEGRO
*Not available during Torta Thursdays and weekend brunch* Wild, Mexican shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro in a chipotle and black garlic sauce served with white rice & fried plantains. *gluten-free/CONTAINS SHELLFISH
$20.00OUT OF STOCK - PESCADO A LA TALLA
*Not available during Torta Thursday lunch and weekend brunch* Grilled wild caught sustainable rockfish topped with duo salsas of Guajillo & salsa verde de perejil and served with house-made French fries, garden salad, & avocado
$22.00
KIDS
- KIDS QUESADILLA
Small organic tortilla filled with Oaxacan & Chihuahua cheese and a choice of chicken tinga or refried black beans *gluten free/vegetarian with beans
$9.00 - KIDS CARNITAS PLATTER
hormone-free orange & beer braised pork, fries or rice (please specify), & pinto beans *contains gluten
$12.00 - KIDS ENCHILADAS
2 cheese enchiladas served w/pinto beans & rice w/ranchera salsa on the side (GF/vegetarian)
$12.00
SIDES
- 2 OZ PICO SIDE$2.00
- SIDE SALAD$6.00
- AVOCADO SIDE$3.50
- 2 OZ QUESO FRESCO$0.75
- 2 OZ CASHEW CREAM$0.75
- THE WORKS$1.75
- 2 OZ SALSA$1.25
- 16 oz SALSA$10.00
- TOSTADAS$1.20
- TORTILLAS$1.00
- 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
$3.00 - RICE$3.50
- PINTO BEANS$3.50
- REFRIED BLACK BEANS$3.50
- FRIES
house cut fries
$6.00 - PLANTAINS$5.00
- GUACAMOLE
avocado, jalapenos, onions, lime, & cilantro
$2.00
DESSERTS
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VEGAN DAILY FOOD MENU
VEGAN ANTOJITOS
- GUACAMOLE & TOSTADAS
house-made heirloom tostadas served w/avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, & jalapeño *GF/VEGAN
$11.00 - VEGAN NOPALES 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
$12.00 - VEGAN FLAUTAS DE CAMOTE
(a favorite appetizer!) Rolled tortillas stuffed w/ sweet potato, poblano peppers, & caramelized onions & topped w/pico de gallo, arbol tomatillo salsa, cashew cream & lettuce *vegan/gluten-free
$11.00 - GORDITAS
two 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)
$11.00OUT OF STOCK - 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
$9.00
VEGAN ENSALADAS & SOPAS
- VEGAN ENSALADA BETABEL
Local roasted beets, chipotle -ginger vinaigrette, orange slices, radish, cherry tomatoes, almonds, spring mix greens, watercress, & cashew cream on the side
$12.00 - VEGAN ENSALADA DEL MERCADO
Organic farmer's market greens, radish, avocado, pepitas, cashew cream, & jalapeño vinaigrette
$13.50 - VEGAN POZOLE ROJO
Red chiles hominy stew topped with avocado, cashew cream, radish, onions, oregano, and lime (*GF/vegan/contains nuts/medium spice)
$13.00OUT OF STOCK
VEGAN TACOS
- NOPALES TACO
heirloom corn tortillas stuffed w/grilled cactus & herbs, pico de gallo, & cashew cream topped with onions, cilantro & microgreens (GF, vegan, contains nuts)
$4.00 - DRUNKEN MUSHROOM TACO
tequila-infused organic cremini mushrooms & garlic *vegan/GF
$4.00 - PAPAS CON RAJAS TACO
organic papas & poblano peppers *vegetarian/GF
$4.00
VEGAN QUESADILLAS
- VEGAN QUESADILLAS
Heirloom corn tortillas filled w/local Vertage cashew cheese & choice of filling below (up to 2 choices) topped w/pepitas & duo of house salsas
$15.00 - VEGAN HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA
New special! Large single quesadilla filled w/ Vertage cashew cheese, huitlacoche (corn smut) guisado, organic cremini mushrooms, fresh corn, and fresh epazote leaves *VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE
$16.00
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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- MARACUYA AGUA FRESCA
Organic Strawberries, lemon, chia & touch agave *GF/vegan
$6.00 - MANGO-CHILE AGUA FRESCA
Mango-chile agua fresca served w/chamoy & tajin rim Kids get a lollipop
$6.00 - JAMAICA AGUA FRESCA
House-made hibiscus tea agua fresca
$5.00 - HORCHATA
almond & rice milk w/cinnamon & agave *contains nuts/vegan
$5.00 - TAMARINDO-CHIA AGUA FRESCA
house made tamarindo agua fresca with chia seeds
$5.00 - HOUSE LEMONADE
fresh squeezed lemon juice, agave, & water
$5.00 - CALABASH GARVEY'S GHOST ICED TEA
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)
$5.00 - COLD BREW
Local Vigilante cold brew made from El Fuego coffee from Mexico
$4.50 - COLD BREW + HORCHATA
Locally roasted Vigilante (El Fuego Mexican coffee) cold brew with house horchata *vegan/contains nuts
$5.00 - MAINE ROOT MEXICAN COLA$3.50
- MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRING WATER$3.00
- PONCHE NAVIDEÑO
Mexican Christmas HOT fruit punch made w/apples, pears, guavas, tejocotes, spices, tamarindo, ginger, hibiscus, & piloncillo.
$7.00OUT OF STOCK - CALABASH HOT TEA
organic assam black tea, hibiscus, ginger, mango, blue corn flowers, cinnamon, & spices (unsweetened)
$4.00 - VIGILANTE HOT COFFEE$4.00
- HOT COCOA
organic fair trade cocoa, cane sugar, spices & touch chile hot chocolate made w/almond milk *vegan/organic/contains nuts
$7.00
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MENU
MARGARITAS
- HOUSE MARGARITA
Fresh lime juice, agave & choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal w/chile-lime salt rim
$11.00 - TAMARINDO-CHIA MARGARITA
House-made tamarindo juice, agave, lime, Cazadores reposado tequila *GF/VEGAN
$12.00 - JALAPEÑO BASIL MARGARITA
House-made jalapeño-basil lemonade, agave with a choice of Cazadores reposado tequila or Banhez mezcal
$12.00 - HIBISCUS MARGARITA
House-made hibiscus tea, agave, lime & choice of tequila or mezcal
$12.00 - PALOMA
Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, Cazadores reposado tequila, lime, agave, & Mountain Valley natural sparkling water *GF/VEGAN
$12.00 - MANGO-CHILE MARGARITA!
Mango cucumber agua fresca, lime, agave, & Cazadores reposado tequila w/chamoy rim, tamarindo-chile straw & mango-chile lollipop
$13.00 - HOUSE MARGARITA MIX
take our house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) home w/you and mix w/any tequila or mezcal (2oz) & shake w/ice for a delicious treat
$15.00 - NON-ALCOHOLIC MARGARITA
house margarita mix (fresh lime juice, agave, & chile-lime salt rim) and seedlip
$8.00
COCKTAILS
- SPIKED PONCHE NAVIDEÑO
Mexican Christmas WARM fruit punch spiked w/vodka & made w/apples, pears, oranges, guavas, tejocotes, spices, tamarindo, ginger, hibiscus, & piloncillo.
$14.00 - LA BUENA VIDA
Del Maguey VIDA mezcal, Carpano Antica, Aperol, & Regans orange bitters. *a mezcal play on a Negroni
$14.00 - LA ROSA
Fresh lemon juice, agave, hibiscus, & rose water w/ Código Rose tequila
$12.00 - FUNKY FRIDA
Calabash “Frida-licous” iced tea, house made lemonade & vodka
$11.00 - EL CHARRO
Maine root Mexi-cola, Cimarron blanco tequila, & fresh lime juice
$10.00 - VIGILANTE OAXAQUEÑO
Vigilante “El Fuego” cold brew coffee, horchata, Cazadores reposado tequila, mole bitters *contains nuts/vegan
$12.00 - ICED CHATA-NOG
Paranubes Mexican rum, house-made horchata & cinnamon *contains nuts/vegan
$11.00 - SPIKED HOT COCOA
organic fair trade cocoa, cane sugar, spices & touch chile hot chocolate made w/almond milk spiked with our Banhez Mezcal*vegan/organic/contains nuts
$12.00
CERVEZA & HARD SELTZERS
- DENIZEN'S BORN BOHEMIAN PILS
Higher ABV and American hops make this red ale American in style. Medium-light in body, the subtle notes of blackberry and pine from the hops complement malt flavors of caramel and sourdough, making for a wonderfully rounded beer.
$6.00 - PACIFICO
A light Pilsner-style lager with a hearty, crisp taste of citrus and ocean mist.
$6.00 - NEGRA MODELO
12oz bottle Munich Dunkel-style Lager gives way to a rich flavor and remarkably smooth taste. Modelo Negra contains Water, Barley Malt, Non-malted Cereals and Hops.
$6.00 - SOUTH SIDE IPA$6.00
- VICTORIA$6.00
- MONOPOLIO LAGER$6.00
- MONOPOLIO IPA$6.00
- MONOPOLIO NEGRA$6.00
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Nixtamilized Masa
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Shirts
- Charcoal Dia de Los Muertos T-shirt 2023
Custom Dia de los Muertos heavyweight unisex t-shirt. details on shirt type: COMFORT COLORS (PEPPER COLOR), HEAVYWEIGHT T-SHIRT 1717. Garment dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home. Soft ring-spun cotton fabric with 100% cotton threads. Relaxed fit, topstitched, classic width, rib collar, shoulder to shoulder twill tape. Made With Respect Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes. Our clean pigment dye colors are salt free.
$23.00 - Brown DIA DE LOS MUERTOS T-SHIRT
Custom Dia de los Muertos heavyweight unisex t-shirt. details on shirt type: COMFORT COLORS ESPRESSO COLOR, HEAVYWEIGHT T-SHIRT 1717. Garment dyed for that lived in feel and almost no shrinkage at home. Soft ring-spun cotton fabric with 100% cotton threads. Relaxed fit, topstitched, classic width, rib collar, shoulder to shoulder twill tape. Made With Respect Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes. Our clean pigment dye colors are salt free.
$23.00
Salsas
- Arbol de Vida Salsa
ARBOL DE VIDA hot sauce for your home! Made w/chile de arbol, tomatoes, jalapeños, ancho chile, EVOO & spices *vegan/GF (6oz)
$7.00 - Charred Habanero Salsa
roasted tomatoes & tomatillos, jalapeños, habanero, onions, cilantro & spices *vegan/GF (12 oz)
$7.00 - Jalapeño del Cielo Hot Sauce
6oz take-home house-made Jalapeño del Cielo hot sauce made w/tomatillos, jalapeños, EVOO, garlic & spices *vegan/GF
$7.00 - Salsa Macha
House-made SALSA MACHA made w/chile de arbol, peanuts, EVOO, garlic, chile mulato, garlic, sesame seeds, vinegar & spices (8oz) *vegan/GF/CONTAINS NUTS
$12.00
Pins & Stickers
- ANGEL ENAMEL PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: tan, beige, brown, & black size: 1.25"
$8.00 - FRIDA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 1.5"
$10.00 - LA MANO LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: blue, tan, & white size: 1.25"
$8.00 - LA ROSA LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: pink, green, blue, & black size: 1.25"
$8.00 - ROOSTER ALIBRIJE PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 1.25"
$8.00 - CIELO ROJO SKULL ENAMEL PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: black metal lining Color: multiple colors size: 2"
$8.00 - CIELO ROJO ROOSTER/TAKOMA PARK PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: gold metal lining Color: neon yellow w/glitter, light blue, & gold size: 1.5"
$8.00 - EL SOL LOTERIA PIN
soft enamel pin w/2 black rubber clutch backing Material: dye black metal lining Color: blue, yellow, orange, white & black size: 1.25"
$8.00 - SHOT GLASS PIN$8.00
- FORTALEZA PIN
Fortaleza tequila pin with CIELO ROJO written on bottle
$8.00 - MARGARITA PIN$8.00
- FLOWER PIN$8.00
- Cielo Rojo Sticker-SMALL$1.00
- Cielo Rojo Sticker-LARGE$2.25
FAMILY MEALS MENU
FAMILY TACO PLATTERS
- FAMILY TACO PLATTER
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions)
$60.00 - VEGAN FAMILY TACO MEAL
rice, pinto beans, papas con rajas (poblano peppers & caramelized onions), pico de gallo, house tortillas (3 per person), tomatillo salsa, cashew cream, & guacamole w/your choice of filling (choice of 1 or 2 max- no exceptions) *contains nuts in cashew cream (on the side)
$60.00
FAMILY ENCHILADA PLATTERS
- FAMILY ENCHILADAS
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 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
$75.00 - VEGAN MUSHROOM FAMILY ENCHILADAS MEAL
Family-style enchiladas of 15 individual rolls (5 ppl portion) served with rice and beans. Drunken mushrooms & refried beans filling and choice of salsa
$75.00
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | Closed |
Cielo Rojo is a family owned Mexican restaurant that mills it's own heirloom corn tortillas (imported from Oaxaca) in-house. They serve traditional Mexican cuisine with a Californian flair with plenty of vegan options & locally sourced meats.
7056 CARROLL AVE, Takoma Park, MD 20912