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Guelaguetza Restaurant
Guelaguetza Restaurante
3014 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, US-CA 90006
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Lunch & Dinner
AGUAS FRESCAS, SOFT & HOT DRINKS
Horchata
Sweetened rice-based drink. Topped with fresh cantaloupe, chopped walnuts and a pink cactus fruit syrup. Dairy free. Bebida azucarada a base de arroz. Cubierto con melón fresco, nueces picadas y tuna rosa,libre de lácteos.
- $6.00
Chilacayota
Cooked chilacayota squash agua fresca made with cinnamon (dark brown sugar), star anise and piloncillo. Best drank (and eaten) with a large straw and spoon. Agua fresca de calabaza chilacayota cocida hecha con canela (azúcar morena), anís estrellado y piloncillo. Se bebe mejor con una pajilla grande ( y se come) con una cuchara.
- $6.00
Agua de Jamaica
Sweetened hibiscus flower agua fresca.Agua fresca de flor de jamaica endulzada.
- $5.50
Agua del Dia
Sweetened agua fresca, ask your server for today's special!Agua fresca endulzada, ¡pregunte a su mesero por el especial de hoy!
- $5.50
Lemonade
$5.00
Lemon and Strawberry. Puede pedir la eleccion de su limonada de fresa oh limon
Sparkling Lemonade
$5.50
Lemonade with mineral water, Limonada con Agua Mineral
Bottled Sodas
Sodas de Botella
- Mexican sodas $5.00
Chocolate
Traditional Mexican hot chocolate drink made with water or whole milk. Bebida tradicional mexicana de chocolate caliente a base de agua oh con base de leche.
- Water based $6.00
- Milk based $7.00
Cafe de Olla
$5.00
Black coffee, infused with cinnamon and piloncillo (dark brown sugar). Unswetted option is available.Café negro, infusionado con canela y piloncillo (azúcar moreno). Opción sin endulzar disponible.
Champurrado
$7.50
warm drink, made out of cooked ground corn, and hot chocolate. Dairy-free and made with 100% organic corn and chocolate from Oaxaca. Bebida caliente, hecha de maíz molido y chocolate caliente. Sin lácteos y elaborado con maíz y chocolate 100% orgánico de Oaxaca.
Atole
Warm drink, made out of cooked ground corn. Dairy free and made with 100% organic corn from Oaxaca. Bebida caliente, hecha de maíz molido cocido. Libre de lácteos y elaborado con maíz 100% orgánico de Oaxaca
- Blanco $6.50
- Panela $6.50
- Con granillo
- $1.00
APPETIZERS
3 Oaxacan Tacos
3 tacos served on handmade tortillas. Choose from your favorite Oaxacan meat topping. Served with grilled onions. 3 tacos servidos en tortillas hechas a mano. Elige entre tu cobertura de carne oaxaqueña favorita. Servido con cebollas asadas.
- $17.00
Molotes de Papa con Chorizo
Potatoes and chorizo inside a crispy corn-based pastry. Served with guacamole or refried black bean sauce and queso fresco. Three per order. Papas y chorizo dentro de masa frita a base de maíz. Servido con guacamole o frijoles negros refritos y queso fresco. Tres por orden
- $14.00
Quesillo Fundido
Melted Oaxaca cheese, grilled chorizo, mushroom and a small side of guacamole served on a hot skillet. served with organic corn tortillas. Vegetarian option available. Queso Oaxaca derretido con chorizo a la parrilla, champiñones y una guarnición pequeña de guacamole servido en una sartén caliente. servido con tortillas de maíz orgánico, Opción vegetariana disponible.
vegetarian
- $15.00
Memela Sampler
5 small memelas all with topped with aciento, queso fresco, and your choice of your favorite Oaxacan meat protein. 5 memelas pequeñas, todas cubiertas con aciento, queso fresco y tu elección de tu proteína de carne oaxaqueña favorita.
- $18.00
Chalupas
Small thick crispy tortillas, topped with seasonal veggies in a guajillo and garlic sauce. Served with cabbage, guacamole and queso fresco. Three per order Vegan Option available. Pequeñas tortillas gruesas y crujientes, cubiertas con vegetales de temporada en salsa de guajillo y ajo. Servido con repollo, guacamole y queso fresco. Tres por pedido Opción vegana disponible.
vegetarian
- $14.00
Quesadillas Fritas
Quesadillas made with queso Oaxaca , epazote and our house-made masa. Fried. Three per order. Served with guacamole or refried black bean sauce. Quesadillas fritas hechas con queso fresco, epazote y nuestra masa casera. Tres por pedido. Servido con opcion de guacamole o frijoles negros refritos.
vegetarian
- $14.00
Ensalada de Nopalitos
Tossed cactus salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and roasted guajillo peppers. Can be vegan. Ensalada de nopales salteados con tomates cherry, cebollas rojas, cilantro y chiles guajillos asados. puede ser vegano
vegetarian
- $9.50
Molcajete de Gucamole
Our guacamole is mild in spice level. It is blended with fresh lime, cilantro and serrano peppers. Served with queso fresco. Vegan option available. Nuestro guacamole es suave a nivel de picante. Es licuado con limón fresco, cilantro y chiles serranos. Servido con queso fresco. Opción vegana disponible.
- $15.00
Chapulines ala carte
Your favorite chapulines, with just that... nothing but chapulines goodness.Tus chapulines favoritos, con solo eso... nada más que bondad de chapulines salteados en aceite de oliva con sal, pimienta y chile de árbol.
- 1/2 order $9.50
- Full $17.00
Chapulines a la Mexicana
sautéed grasshoppers with jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes. Spicy. Served with Oaxacan cheese and avocado.Chapulines salteados con jalapeños, cebollas y tomates.( Picante). Servido con quesillo y aguacate.
- 1/2 order $13.00
- Full $21.00
Patitas de Puerco en Vinagre
Pickled pig trotters with jalapeños. Served with pickled veggies. Manitas de cerdo en escabeche con jalapeños. Servido con verduras en escabeche.
- $16.00
Nopales Asados
Two grilled cactus. Served with a side of grilled onion. Dos nopales asados a la parrilla. Servido con una porción de cebollas en escabeche.
- $9.50
Tortilla hecha a Mano
Large 14" handmade corn tortilla. Made with organic heirloom Oaxaca corn.
- $3.50
FAMILY STYLE
Great to share with a big group
Botana Oaxaqueña
Variedad de carnes Oaxaqueñas a la parrilla. Incluye chorizo, tasajo, cecina, chile relleno, carnitas, quesillo Oaxaca, cebollitas, y nopales asados. Acompañado de guacamole, frijoles de la olla con nopalitos, y 16 memelitas para la orden entera y 8 la mitad de orden. Assorted tasting platter served on a sizzling skillet. Includes chorizo, tasajo, cecina, chile relleno, carnitas, Oaxaca cheese, grilled onions and cactus. Served with guacamole, frijoles de la olla with nopalitos, and 16 memelitas 155.00 full platter (serves 8) 95.00 half order ( serves 4)
- Full, serves 8 $155.00
- Half, serves 4 $95.00
Combinación de Antojitos
Appetizer platter with 3 fried quesadillas, 3 molotes, 3 taquitos, 3 chalupas and pickled trotters. Served with Guacamole and Refried Balck Beans. Plato de antojito con 3 quesadillas fritas, 3 molotes, 3 taquitos, 3 chalupas y manitas en escabeche. Servido con Guacamole y Frijoles Negros Refritos. (sirve para 4 personas)
- $72.00
Festival de Moles
4 individiual servings of mole negro, mole rojo, coloradito and estofado. Served with Shredded chicken breast , rice and a large handmade tortilla. 4 porciones individuales de mole negro, mole rojo, coloradito y estofado, servido con pollo desmenuzado o puerco. acompañado de arroz y una tortilla grande a mano. ( sirve para 2 personas)
- $40.00
MOLES Y TLAYUDAS
MOLES: Some of our moles are made with chicken stock, peanuts and bread that contains gluten. If allergic, please ask your server for alternate recommendations. Algunos de nuestros moles están hechos con caldo de pollo, maní y pan que contiene gluten. Si es alérgico, solicite a su mesero recomendaciones alternativas. Moles TLAYUDAS: Our tortillas tlayudas are imported from Oaxaca and made with 100% organic corn. All of our Tlayuda entrees are spread with our house-made aciento (crackling paste), black bean paste, topped with cabbage, and fresh mexican cheese. A vegan aciento option is available. All of our meats are made by our in-house butchers. Nuestras tortillas tlayudas son importadas de Oaxaca, hechas de maíz 100% orgánico. Todas las tlayudas preparadas son untadas de nuestro aciento hecho en casa, y pasta de frijol, con repollo y queso fresco. Aciento vegano está disponible. Todos nuestros cortes de carnes, están hechos en casa.
Mole Negro
An absolute must-have, your choice of chicken breast or chicken legs covered with Oaxaca's famous black mole made from chiles, nuts, seeds, spices and Oaxacan chocolate. Rich bold flavor. Served with rice. Imprescindible, tu elección de pechuga de pollo o muslos de pollo cubiertos con el famoso mole negro de Oaxaca hecho con chiles, nueces, semillas, especias y chocolate oaxaqueño. Rico sabor audaz. Servido con arroz
- $21.50
Mole Rojo
Your choice of chicken breast or chicken legs covered with Oaxaca's famous red mole made from chiles, nuts, seeds, spices and Oaxacan chocolate. Rich bold flavor. Served with rice.Su elección de pechuga de pollo o pierna de pollo, cubiertas con el famoso mole rojo de Oaxaca hecho con chiles, nueces, semillas, especias y chocolate oaxaqueño. Rico sabor audaz. Servido con arroz
- $21.50
Coloradito
Wonder what that delicious sauce on your chips is? Chicken or pork covered with Oaxaca's famous coloradito mole, made from chiles, nuts, seeds, spices and Oaxacan chocolate. Rich, mild flavor. Served with rice. ¿Te preguntas qué es esa deliciosa salsa en tus totopos ? Pollo o cerdo cubierto con el famoso mole coloradito de Oaxaca, hecho a base de chiles, nueces, semillas, especias y chocolate oaxaqueño. Sabor rico y suave. Servido con arroz
- $21.00
Mole Estofado
Chicken or pork covered with sauce made from tomatillos, chiles, raisins, olives and spices. Served with rice. Pollo o cerdo cubierto con salsa a base de tomatillos, chiles, pasas, aceitunas y especias. Servido con arroz
- $21.00
Mole Verde
Bowl of chicken or pork spine (black bone) with green mole made from fresh spicy green chiles with herbs including hierba santa and epazote.Tazón de lomo de pollo o cerdo (hueso negro) con mole verde hecho de chiles verdes picantes frescos con hierbas como hierba santa y epazote
- $20.00
Mole Amarillo
Bowl of chicken with yellow mole flavored with chiles, cloves and cumin.Tazón de pollo con mole amarillo aromatizado con chiles, clavo y comino
- $20.00
Tlayuda Tradicional
Tlayuda Tortilla spread with pork crackling paste, and bean paste, topped with queso fresco, and cabbage. Our Tlayudas are handmade from from organic corn and imported from Oaxaca. Tortilla Tlayuda untada con pasta de chicharrones y pasta de frijol, cubierta con queso fresco y repollo. Nuestras Tlayudas son hechas a mano de maíz orgánico e importadas de Oaxaca.
- $12.50
- Tasajo - thin beef oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Cecina - thin marinated pork oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Chorizo - oaxaca sausage
- $4.50
- Oaxaca cheese
- $4.50
Tlayuda Guelaguetza
Tlayuda spread with pork crackling paste, and bean paste. Topped with queso fresco, cabbage, Oaxaca cheese, grilled chorizo, grilled beef tasajo and grilled marinated pork cecina. (THE WORKS!). Tlayudas are handmade from organic corn and imported from Oaxaca. Tlayuda untada con pasta de chicharrón y pasta de frijol. Cubierto con queso fresco, repollo, queso Oaxaca, chorizo a la parrilla, tasajo de res a la parrilla y cecina de cerdo marinada a la parrilla. (¡LOS TRABAJOS!). Las tlayudas están hechas a mano con maíz orgánico e importadas de Oaxaca.
- $27.50
Tlayuda Vegetariana
Tlayuda spread with vegan aciento bean paste, greens, tomato, avocado, cactus, mushrooms and fresh cheese. Vegan option available. *contains nuts. Our Tlayudas are handmade from organic corn and imported from Oaxaca. Tlayuda untada con aciento vegano Y pasta vegana de frijol verduras, tomate, aguacate, nopal, champiñones y queso fresco. Opción vegana disponible. *contiene frutos secos. Nuestras Tlayudas son hechas a mano de maíz orgánico e importadas de Oaxaca
- $18.00
Tlayuda de Mole
Tlayuda smeared with mole negro and queso fresco. Our Tlayudas are handmade from organic corn and imported from Oaxaca.
- $13.50
- Scrambled eggs
- $2.50
Tlayuda Choriqueso
Tlayuda spread with pork crackling paste, chorizo, oaxaca cheese and queso fresco. Our Tlayudas are handmade from organic corn and imported from Oaxaca. Tlayuda untada con pasta de chicharrones, chorizo, queso oaxaca y queso fresco. Nuestras Tlayudas son hechas a mano de maíz orgánico e importadas de Oaxaca
- $17.00
OAXACAN MEATS
Especial de Carnes
Tasting of our dish Includes grilled beef, grilled marinated pork, grilled pork chorizo, and Oaxaca cheese. Served with a large handmade tortilla, rice, black beans, nopal salad, or green salad. Degustación de nuestro platillo Incluye carne de res a la parrilla, cerdo adobado a la parrilla, chorizo de cerdo a la parrilla y queso Oaxaca. Servido con tortilla grande hecha a mano, arroz, frijoles negros, ensalada de nopal o ensalada verde.
- $27.50
Tasajo / Cecina o Chorizo Especial
An option of one of our grilled specialty meats. Served with rice, black beans, and green salad. Una opción de una de nuestras especialidades de carne a la parrilla. Servido con arroz, frijoles negros y ensalada verde
- $19.50
Tasajo o Cecina Encebollados con Hongos
Tasajo or Cecina, sautéed with mushrooms and onions. Served with rice, black beans, and green salad. Su elección de tasajo o cecina picados cocinado con hongos. Servido con arroz, frijoles negros y ensalada
- $19.50
Nopal Zapoteco
Grilled cactus topped with sauteed beef tasajo, pork cecina or chicken breast, onions, bell peppers, tomato, and melted Oaxaca cheese. Served with Black Beans. Vegetarian option available. Nopal asado cubierto con tasajo de res salteado, cecina de cerdo o pechuga de pollo, cebolla, pimiento morrón, tomate y queso Oaxaca derretido. Servido con Frijol Negro. Opción vegetariana disponible
- $21.50
Alambres
Tasajo, pimiento verde, cebolla y quesillo fundido, sobre tortillas de maiz, servido con Guacamole. Tasajo (beef), sauteed with onions, bell peppers and melted oaxacan cheese string served on corn tortillas, served with Guacamole
- $20.99
Tasajo a la Mexicana
Servido con arroz y frijoles negros. Tasajo, sauteed with onions, tomatoes and jalapeño peppers (spicy) Served with rice and black bean
- $21.50
Carnitas Guelaguetza
Servido con ensalada, guacamole, pico de gallo y frijoles negros. Fried pork marinated with a unique in-house recipe. Served with salad, guacamole, black beans and pico de gallo salsa
- $21.50
Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada
$19.50
Acompañada de papas, arroz y frijoles. Breaded chicken breast served with potatoe wedges, rice and beans
Pechuga de Pollo Enchipotlada
$19.50
Cocinado con champiñones y cebolla, servido con papas, arroz, y frijoles. Chicken breast cooked with our special chipotle sauce sauteed with mushrooms and onions; accompanied with potatoe wedges, rice and beans (spicy)
TRADITIONAL OAXACA ENTREES
Chiles Rellenos
Oaxaca's own chile de agua stuffed with chicken picadillo or cheese dipped in an egg and flour batter and fried to perfection. Served with a red tomato sauce, rice, and beans (Order comes with 2 chiles).Chile de agua propio de Oaxaca relleno con picadillo de pollo o queso bañado en un batido de huevo y harina y frito a la perfección. Servido con salsa de tomate rojo, arroz y frijoles (La orden viene con 2 chiles
- $21.50
Tamal Oaxaqueño de Mole Negro con Pollo
Our famous banana leaf-wrapped tamales. Finely ground corn dough packages, filled with shredded chicken in black mole, served with rice and black beans on the sideNuestros famosos tamales envueltos en hoja de plátano. Paquetes de masa de maíz finamente molida, rellenos de pollo deshebrado en mole negro, acompañados con arroz y frijoles negros.
- Tamal Only $9.50
- W Rice & Beans $15.00
Memelas con Asiento
Thick handmade tortillas topped with pork rind paste, black bean paste, and queso fresco. Tortillas gruesas hechas a mano cubiertas con asiento , pasta de frijoles negros y queso fresco, con la eleccion de su carne favorita
- Extra Ingredient $13.00
- Thin - thin beef oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Cecina - Thin marinated pork oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Chorizo - oaxaca pork sausage
- $4.50
- Oaxaca String Cheese
- $4.50
Enchiladas Campesinas
3 tortillas hechas a mano, rellenas de pollo, cubiertas de mole rojo; con rodajas de cebolla, queso fresco y perejil. 3 hand-made tortillas stuffed with chicken covered in mole rojo topped with onions, queso fresco and italian parsley
- $21.00
Enchiladas de Coloradito
Coloradito mole enchiladas served with queso fresco, onion, and parsley. Served with Rice.Enchiladas de mole coloradito servidas con queso fresco, cebolla y perejil. Servido con Arroz.
- $16.50
- Tasajo - thin beef oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Cecina - thin marinated pork oaxaca cyt
- $4.50
- Chorizo - Oaxaca Sausage
- $4.50
- Oaxaca Cheese
- $4.50
- Shredded chicken
- $4.50
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles in a spicy rustic tomato sauce with queso fresco, onion and parsley. Served with rice.Chilaquiles en salsa rústica picante de tomate con queso fresco, cebolla y perejil. Servido con arroz.
- $13.50
- Oaxaca Cheese
- $4.50
- Tasajo - thin beef Oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Cecina - Thin marinated pork Oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Chorizo - Pork Sausage
- $4.50
Enmoladas
Black mole enchiladas served with queso fresco, onion, and parsley, served with rice . Enchiladas de mole negro servidas con queso fresco, cebolla y perejil. Servido con Arroz.
- $15.50
- Oaxaca cheese
- $4.50
- Tasajo - Thin beef Oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Cecina - Thin marinated pork Oaxaca meat
- $4.50
- Chorizo - Pork Sausage
- $4.50
Taco de Barbacoa de Chivo
Acompañado de consomé. Huge, handmade corn tortilla rolled around young goat (tender) cooked in broth flavored with dried chiles, avocado leaves and herbs. Served with young goat broth
- $17.50
Barbacoa Roja de Chivo
Bowl of young goat (tender) in broth flavored with dried chiles, avocado leaves and herbs
- $17.50
Salsa de Carne Frita
Costillas de cerdo fritas cubiertas con salsa de tomate, acompanado con arroz y frijol . Fried pork ribs covered with spicy tomato sauce. Served with rice and black beans
- $18.50
Enfrijoladas
Black Bean enchiladas served with queso fresco, onion, and parsley. Meat protein and Oaxaca string cheese charged separately. Mild on the spice level
- $13.50
- Oaxaca Cheese
- $4.50
- Tasajo - Thin beef Oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Cecina - Thin marinated pork Oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Chorizo - Pork sausage
- $4.50
Entomatadas
Enchiladas dipped in our rustic tomato sauce, with queso fresco, onions, and parsley. Spicy.
- $10.50
- Oaxaca Cheese
- $4.50
- Tasajo - thin beef Oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Cecina - thin marinated pork Oaxaca cut
- $4.50
- Chorizo- pork sausage
- $4.50
Caldo de Pollo
Chicken and rice stew soup. Big and steaming hot
- $14.50
Empanadas de Mole Amarillo
Large handmade corn tortilla, folded, stuffed and cooked on the comal with yellow mole. Shredded chicken or pork options.
- $14.00
Empanadas de Flor de Calabaza / Huitlacoche
Large handmade corn tortilla, folded, cooked, and stuffed on the comal. Option of Squash Blossom and Oaxaca cheese or Huitlacoche and Oaxaca cheese *Vegan option available.
- $14.00
Tamales de Dulce o Rajas
Corn husk-wrapped tamale. Sweetened corn dough with raisins or Corn dough stuffed with fresh chiles, onions with chicken
- $4.00
Taquitos Fritos de Picadillo de Pollo
Taquitos dorados rellenos de picadillo de pollo. Fried Crisp taquitos stuffed with chicken picadillo. Covered with a choice of guacamole or coloradito sauce and topped with fresh cheese
- $14.00
SEAFOOD
Sopa de Mariscos
Spicy seafood stew with clams, fish, and Crab legs. Guiso picante de mariscos con almejas, pescado y patas de cangrejos
- $24.50
Caldo de Camarón
$21.50
Caldo de camaron a traditional Mexican shrimp soup loaded with earthy flavors, chunky vegetables, and whole shrimp. Una tradicional mexicana caldo de camaron cargada de sabores y verduras en trozos y camarones enteros
Camarones al Gusto
$19.50
Sauteed Shrimp, your way. Served with rice, beans and a green salad. Enchipotlados -sauteed, served with a mild chipotle sauce. Al Ajillo - sautéed with guajillo peppers and garlic. Spicy Al Mojo de Ajo - served with a rich garlic sauce
Tostada de Camarón
Crisp tortilla layered with Shrimp, pineapple, onions, cucumbers, turnip, avocado, jalapeño and cilantro
- $18.50
Huachinango dorado o al Mojo de Ajo
Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Pan fried whole red snapper fish come with rice, beans and salad.
- $22.00
Mojarra Frita o al Mojo de Ajo
Tilapia entera dorada, servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Pan fried whole tilapia, served with rice, beans and salad
- $20.00
Tuxtepecana Mixta
Piña rellena de mariscos: camarón, pulpo y pescado. Servido con arroz y ensalada. Pineapple stuffed with shrimp, octopus and fish, sauteed with onion wedges. Served with rice and salad
- $25.50
Coctel de Camarón
Coctel de camarones, preparado en una salsa de tomate dulce y picante , acompanado de cilantro, cebolla y aguacate Shrimp cocktail, prepared in a sweet & tangy tomato sauce. Comes with chopped onion, cilantro and avocado
- $18.50
Filete de pescado
$20.50
Filete de pescado al mojo de ajo, enchipotlado , empalizado o a la plancha, acompañado con frijoles negros, arroz y ensalada. Served with a mild chipotle sauce, garlic sauce or grilled served with rice , beans , and green salad
Breakfast Favorites
CHILAQUILES AL GUSTO
$13.50
Chilaquiles made with your choice of Mole Negro, Salsa Verde (semi spicy), Mild Tomato Red Sauce (Salsa Roja), or Pasilla Sauce. All of them served with queso fresco, Cilantro and onion slices
- Oaxaca Cheese
- $4.50
- Tasajo [thin beef oaxaca cut]
- $4.50
- Cecina [thin marinated pork Oaxaca cut]
- $4.50
- Chorizo [Oaxaca pork sausage]
- $4.50
HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS
$16.50
sunny side up eggs come with our green sauce and red sauce with a handful of chips. Served with black bean paste.
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
$16.50
Sunny side up eggs on top of two tortillas, and ham. All served with a mild red tomato sauce
SALSA DE HUEVO
Plain egg omelet served in a mild red salsa with a black bean paste
- $16.50
SALSA DE CHORIZO
$17.00
Grilled Oaxaca pork sausage served in a mild red salsa with a black bean paste
HUEVOS 3 SALSAS
$16.50
Scrambled eggs with our signature 3 salsas - Red, Green, and Pasilla. SErved with a black bean paste
ENFRIJOLADAS
Black Bean enchiladas topped with parsley, onions and queso fresco. Mild on the spice level.
- $13.50
- Oaxaca Cheese
- $4.00
- Tasajo [thin grilled beef oaxaca cut]
- Cecina [thin marinated pork Oaxaca cut]
- Chorizo [Oaxaca Pork Sausage]
HUEVOS AL GUSTO
$15.50
Scrambled eggs with your choice of chorizo, ham or a la Mexicana. Served with tortillas, beans and rice
OMELETTE OAXAQUEÑO
$17.50
Omelette with hierba santa, huitlacoche and Oaxaca cheese. Served with red pasilla chile sauce and green salad.
Hot Drinks
Chocolate Oaxaqueño
Hot Oaxacan chocolate. Served with fresh baked pan de yema bread.
- water based $6.50
- milk based $7.50
Champurrado
Hot, thick drink, made from ground corn and hot chocolate. Dairy free
- $7.50
Atole Blanco
Warm drink, made from toasted ground organic Oaxacan corn. Dairy free
- Blanco $6.50
- De Panela $6.50
- Con Granillo
- $1.00
Cafe De La Olla
$6.00
Black coffee, infused with cinnamon and piloncillo.
Beginner Mezcalero
If you are new to the mezcal, the following mescal list is a makes for a great introduction to the wonderful and complex world of mezcal
Beginners Mezcal Tasting
$30.00
Three tasters from our beginner mezcal list
El Silencio [ 43%]
El Silencio is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, using the traditional process carried on by generations of mezcaleros. Meticulously picked agaves are roasted, crushed, and double distilled resulting in a full-bodied flavor.
- 2oz $16.00
Union [40%]
Mezcal Unión Uno uses farm-grown maguey Espadin and wild maguey Cirial. This agave is cut and roasted for four days. The families that produce Union have several generations experience as their main craft. Union uses a collection of different producer-families in the region to produce their bottles.
- 2oz $16.00
Nuestra Soledad, San Luis Del Rio [47%]
San Luis Del Rio is at the epicenter of espadin production in Oaxaca. Here due to the extreme shifts in elevation and intense heat, the agaves ripen to astounding levels much quicker than elsewhere making for mezcals full of sweet nectar like agave flavors balanced by a smoky intensity. Notes here include bitter melon, coconut water, verbena, honey water, kiwi, and bright acidity on the earthy finish.
- 2oz $30.00
La Puritita Verdad [40%]
made from agave Espadin, which takes 8 to 10 years to mature. This Mezcal is crafted in San Juan del Rio by maestro mezcalero Rodolfo Hernandez. It has a savory smoke flavor with earthy undertones
- 2oz $16.00
La Luna, Michoacán [45%]
La Luna Ensamble is crafted with two agaves that are native to the state of Michoacan. This ensamble is 70% Cupreata and 30% Tequilana. The cooked agave is milled by hand and naturally fermented in open-air wooden vats before being double distilled in a copper and pinewood Tarascan still. Due to the artisinal nature of this mezcal, the ABV will vary by batch.
- 2oz $16.00
Yola, Espadin [45%]
$16.00
Women owned. Handcrafted and organic, YOLA Mezcal follows a distinctive recipe from 1971 passed down by Yola's grandfather. It is produced in San Juan Del Rio and bottled by women in Oaxaca. On the nose, there are clean agave flavors with vibrant smoke. The flavors are bright and refreshing, yet complex with earthy mineral flavors. The finish is long and has notes of smoked fruits and peppery spice.
Tosba, Espadin
$16.00
Mezcal Tosba is a microbusiness founded by two cousins from San Cristóbal Lachirioag, Oaxaca, Mexico. Mezcal Tosba is created by using sustainable, agricultural methods of harvesting and distillation passed down by generations of farmers and mezcaleros from their region. The flavor of Espadin transports you to its tropical environment with a light nose and long-lasting citrus and fruitiness on the tongue
Lola
$16.00
Lola Mezcal was created by friends who, in love with the tastes and romance of Mexico, made a Handcrafted spirit. According to the brand, this mezcal is not meant to be sipped , but kissed.
Intermediate Mezcalero
This list is for those who are familiar with the mezcal world and want a little more
Mal Bien, Papalote [46.09%]
An extremely small batch release from the Ramos family. Mal Bien Sierra Negra is made with the rare maguey Sierra Negra (Agave Americana). This tiny batch only yielded 48 liters and from that tiny quantity only 24 bottles made their way to the US. Aromas of sandalwood, cedar, and dried cinnamon sticks. It has luxurious notes of fresh fruit: melon, papaya, and strawberry.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $21.00
Rey Campero, Mexicano [48.2]
Rey Campero is artisanally produced featuring in ground cooking for up to five days, followed by cooling and resting up to one week. Cooked agaves are crushed by a tahona and open air fermented with natural ambient yeasts for up to 12 days before double distillation in small copper pot stills. Flavors are somewhat smoky with charred oak bark, griddled cactus paddle, and roasted poblano pepper. Some leatheriness in the texture adds another layer to the overall effect, with is earthy and balanced.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $28.00
Mal Bien Espadin [45.5%]
Mal Bien Espadin is produced by Lucio Morales Lopez in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca. This mezcal smells of roasted meat, ground corn, and pine tar. On the palate, there are notes of leather, caramelized banana, and barley. An earlier batch of this was produced by Don Juan Hernández Méndez in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $22.00
Nuestra Soledad, San Baltazar Espadin [46%]
Nuestra Soledad La Compañia is made in a palenque that is rests at an elevation of about 5,000 feet. The agaves are grown on a steep slope, which helps control natural drainage and irrigation. This Mezcal has notes of high-toned fruit and green pepper. It is bright and refined.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $24.00
Real Minero, Espadin, Largo [45.9%]
Real Minero is considered by many to be one of the world's finest Mezcal producers. Made by mezcal royalty Graciela Angeles, The family has been making mezcal for several generations in Santa Catarina Minas, and they're known both in Mexico and abroad for creating some of the best bottles available. Real Minero Espadin y Largo has notes of fresh green herbs, orange blossoms, and wet clay. The two different agave make this feel balanced and round.
- 1oz $20.00
- 2oz $42.00
Jolgorio Barril
El Jolgorio Barril uses the maguey Barril, which is part of the Karwinskii agaves that grows wild or in a semi-cultivated environment. The Barril piña is dense with sugars and very little water, which results in a Mezcal of great complexity. This Mezcal delicately balances sweetness, citrus, and a distinct minerality. It is earthy with hints of light smoke.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $32.00
Mal de Amor, Barril [45%]
Mal de Amor is located in "Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico" and is completely family owned. The agave used for production at Mal de Amor comes from a variety of different lands in Oaxaca which allows for a rich diversity in expressions to include different terroir Light and fruity, teasing the palate with gentle smoke and drawing you in for the next taste.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $28.00
Gusto Historico [Cuixito y Espadin] 49%
450 Liter production. Gusto Historico / cuixito/ mexicano was made by maestro mezcalero Emanuel Ramos in the community of Miahuatlan, Oaxaca. This spirit was produced using 50% Agave karwinskii, 20% Agave karwinskii sp, and 30% Agave marmorata. The agaves were single distilled in a copper refrescadera still. High minerality with aromas of rich dark fruits, cherries, overripe mango
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $28.00
Mal Bien Papalote [48%]
Mal Bien team has been traveling Mexico, driving off the map and into mountains filled with treacherous roads, police officers of questionable moral character, feral dogs, indigenous languages, narcos, ancient relics, machete wielding protestors, insect based meals, mudslides, blockades, corrupt politicians, and many of the world's kindest, funniest, most brilliant people. In addition to some hard to believe stories, they've connected with a wide variety of traditional producers, whose mezcal is now bottled and exported under the Mal Bien name.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $28.00
Agua del sol Mexicano 49%
Agua del Sol Mexicano was produced by maestro mezcalero Francisco Garcia León, who was one of the original producers to inspire the creation of the mezcaleria CUISH. Lean and mean with touches of fresh ground granite, salt spray, and fresh crushed lemongrass
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $21.00
Flor Del Desierto Sotol [48%]
Flor del Desierto Sierra is made by Jose Armando Fernandez, grown and distilled in the Madera region of Chihuahua. The plants are cooked in shallow pits fueled by oak firewood, shredded by axe, knife and finally cow stomping before being open-air fermented in wood tanks and distilled in clay. Such a fresh, green nose against a clay backdrop and very subtle sweetness.
- 1oz $16.00
- 2oz $19.00
Master Mezcalero
Guelaguetza is fortunate to hold some of the country's finest and exclusive bottle releases. The following list include rare finds in the industry.
Tosba Cenizo 49.95%
Mezcal Tosba is a microbusiness founded by two cousins from San Cristóbal Lachirioag, Oaxaca, Mexico. While living in Silicon Valley, California in 1999, they were inspired and influenced by the entrepreneurialism that surrounded them. Concerned by the increasing migration from their home region of Cajonos-Villa Alta in the Sierra Juárez mountains, they decided to form a business that would rescue the disappearing mezcal production and bring economic opportunity to the area.
- 1oz $22.00
- 2oz $45.00
Real Minero Largo, 2017 [48%]
From the Ángeles Carreño family in Santa Catarina Minas comes the brand Real Minero, helmed by fifth-generation mezcal producers Graciela. 'Largo' is another member of the storied Agave karwinskii species in Santa Catarina Minas, often referred to in other communities as Tobaziche. Real Minero's Largo is a particularly beautiful example. It is redolent of fruit, flowers, fresh melon and green pepper, with a deep fiber backbone that lends a contrasting full body and lean, high-toned nose to play off one another.
- 1oz $20.00
- 2oz $42.00
Real Minero Largo Barril 2019 [50.78%]
Real Minero Largo, Barril is made with Maguey Largo (agave Karwinskii) and Maguey Barril (agave Marmorata). Producer hand-mashed the agave in a stone pit, fermented them with well water, and double distilled in Filipino style clay pot stills. The batch produced in 2019 produced just 86 bottles.Fresh ripe bananas on the initial nose but more earthy clay notes when I came back to it after some time in the glass. The palate has some crisp green pepper notes
- 1oz $20.00
- 2oz $38.00
Mezcalosfera, Mango & Chile Habanero [53.1%]
Made by Margarito Cortes, who comes from a family that has been producing traditional mezcal for many generations. He works closely with all of the agave that he uses for his mezcal, and he is known for experimenting with the addition of different ingredients in an extra third distillation, similar to a Pechuga. For this mezcal, he added mango and habanero during the third distillation. The agave were roasted with mezquite and encino wood. It was fermented for seven days, and distilled in a cobre con refrescadera still. There were 238 litres of this made in May 2018
- 1oz $24.00
- 2oz $46.00
Mal de Amor, Cuishe + Tobala [47%]
Mezcales Cuish is made up of rural producers that are dedicated to the production and commercialization of traditional Oaxacan mezcal from different regions and agave varieties. For many years, Mezcales Cuish has operated a mezcaleria in Oaxaca City a few blocks southwest of Mercado Benito Juarez. A second location was opened in Centro, Oaxaca. In 2019, the brand began exporting to the United States. Mezcal Reviews lists a mix of their exported releases along with Oaxaca releases requested by website members.
- 1oz $18.00
- 2oz $27.00
Los Ocotales Cirial [46%]
A company founded in 2018 by the Santiago family, who have always lived in a rural environment and inherited the tradition of mezcal. Mezcal Los Ocotales promotes work with positive impact both socially and economically. Every day they work to promote the preservation of the biodiversity of wild agaves because without them we will not be able to preserve the existence of the precious Mexican elixir.
- 1oz $23.00
- 2oz $36.00
Gusto Historico, Cuixito/ Mexicano [48.5%]
Gusto Historico cuixito was produced by maestro Emanuel Ramos in the community of Miahuatlan, Oaxaca. The brand was started by one of the co-founders of famed Oaxacan mezcaleria Mezcaloteca, and the Gusto Histórico brand features many of the same producers, with a focus on preserving traditional production methods and practices. Citric and herbal aromas. Notes of lemon, lime, oregano, and bay leaves. The palate is bright with honey, cinnamon, and brown sugar
- 1oz $17.00
- 2oz $28.00
La Locura Tobasiche [47.2]
Before starting Lalocura in 2014, Eduardo "Lalo" Ángeles spent years working as the fourth generation master mezcalero of his family's brand Real Minero, where he combined a lifetime of working under his father, the late, great Don Lorenzo with a collegiate degree in agricultural engineering. Many Real Minero bottles from several years ago actually have Eduardo listed alongside his father as the master distiller. Lalocura's clay pot distilled mezcals have built a steady cult following over the last few years.
- $23.00
- $38.00
MEZCAL COCKTAILS
Garra De Tigre
$15.50
mezcal, house syrup, freshly squeezed lime, oaxaca salt. blended or on the rocks.
Remedio
$15.50
Mezcal, Ginger, Honey and Poleo
Bendito Amor
$18.00
mezcal, cranberry, lime, organic agave syrup
Oaxaca Old Fashion
$15.00
mezcal, El Tesoro reposado, Nixta liquor, piloncillo syrup, mole bitters
Margarita Guelaguetza
$16.50
mezcal, lemon liqueur, limoncello, cucumber
Pasión De Oaxaca
$15.50
mezcal, tequila, passion fruit, grape fruit juice, tajin
Flor De Piña
$15.50
mezcal, pineapple, coconut juice, honey
Mangoneada
$18.00
mezcal, mango, lime and chamoy. blended
Oaxaca Seltzer
$15.00
Mezcal, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, and bitters.
Guavarita
$18.00
Mezcal,Rose' wine,Ancho Reyes
Mezcalatte
$18.00
Mezcal, cafe de olla, Baileys
Jack Pepper
$16.00
Mezcal, Organic red bell pepper Pine apple juice Lime juice Lime juice Sweet and sour
La Santa
$18.50
Muddle the hoja Santa and green apple in a tumbler. Mezcal, Lime Juice, Licor 43, Pineapple juice
More Cocktails
tequila cocktails and more
Carajillo
$13.00
Licor 43, Cafe de la olla cold brew, Oaxaca Chocolate
peper jack
$16.00
Jack Daniel, Organic red bell pepper Pine apple juice Lime juice Lime juice Sweet and sour
Margaritas
$15.50
Made with Pueblo viejo tequila, and fresh squeezed lime juice. also available in strawberry, mango and passion fruit.
LA Flaquita
$15.00
Our skinny Margarita, perfectly made with El Tesoro Tequila and equal parts of agave syrup and hand squeezed lime
Flaca Y Picosa
$15.00
A Spicy & Skinny Margarita made with jalapeno, fresh lime juice and agave syrup
La Cañada
$16.00
house tequila, pineapple juice, lime, simple syrup, and cucumber with tajin rim
Paloma
$14.50
tequila, grapefruit, lime
Mojitos
traditional mojito
- W Rum $15.50
- W Mezcal $15.50
Pina Colada
traditional pina colada
- W Rum $15.00
- W Anejo Tequila $15.00
Blody Mary
made with house made mix
- W Tito's Vodka $15.50
- W Tequila $15.50
Old Fashion
$15.00
Made with Abasolo Mexican Whiskey and Nixta corn liquor
Draft Beer & Micheladas
cerveza de barril
Michelada Upgrade
upgrade any beer into your favorite michelada
- 16oz, 22oz $3.50
- Liter $4.50
Modelo Especial
- 16oz $8.50
- 22oz $13.50
- Liter $16.50
Mango Hef
- 16oz $10.50
- 22 $14.25
- Liter $19.50
Negra Modelo
- 160z $8.50
- 22oz $13.50
- Liter $16.50
Purple AF
Spicy farmhouse notes from the yeast play off the earthiness of the infused hibiscus flower.
- 16oz $10.50
- 22oz $14.50
- Liter $19.50
Cucumber Sour
- 16oz $10.50
- 22oz $14.50
- 1L $19.50
Food Fight,
Hazy IPA
- 16oz $10.50
- 22oz $14.50
- 1L $19.50
Pacifico
- 16oz $8.50
- 22oz $13.50
- 1L $16.50
Big Wave
- 16oz $10.50
- 22oz $14.50
- 1L $16.50
Tequila List
Siete Leguas
- Blanco $15.00
- Reposado $16.00
- Anejo $17.00
Tres Generaciones
- Blanco $14.00
- Reposado $15.00
- Añejo $16.00
Don Julio
- Blanco $15.00
- Añejo $18.00
- 70 $22.00
- 1942 $35.00
- Real $75.00
Ocho
- Reposado $18.00
- Añejo $21.00
- Xtra Añejo $48.00
Cazadores
- Blanco $12.00
- Reposado $13.00
- Añejo $15.00
Clase Azul
- Blanco $24.00
- Reposado $38.00
- Anejo $85.00
Herradura
- Blanco $13.00
- Reposado $16.00
- Añejo $17.00
- Legend $35.00
Arte Nom
- 1549 Blanco $15.00
- 1414 Repo $17.00
- 1146 $24.00
Espolon
- Blanco $12.00
- Repo $13.00
Wine List
Arenal Ba II, Ensamble
$15.00
A Red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, North, Mexico. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Barbera. Full bodies, with chocolate, oak, and tobacco tasting notes
VINO DE PIEDRA TINTO
$19.00
A Red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, North, Mexico.Made from cabernet,Tempranillo. Complex scents of ripe red fruit whit layer of spice and floral notes. Silky soft tannins, full body with a long finish.
ACRATA TINTA DEL VALLE RED
$16.00
A Red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, North, Mexico. Made with Grenache and Petite Sirah. Intense nose, lots of strawberry and raspberry. full bodied wine, balanced from start to finish. Grenache reflects the characteristics of the heat and sun from the valley.
GABY ROSE
$14.00
A Red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, North, Mexico. Made Grenache and Syrah. High intense, bright and elegant dark rose wine.in the palate, it presents itself as a velvety rose with a long and fruity aftertaste.
GIGI BLANC
$14.00
A Red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, North, Mexico. Made with Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of white flowers guava, pineapple and citrus.
CLANDESTINO WHITE WINE
$14.00
A Red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, North, Mexico. Made with Chenin Blanc. Fresh and crisp nose, citrus, herbal, medium acidity.
EL CAPORAL 2019
$16.00
A Red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, North, Mexico. Made with Nebbiolo, Merlot and Tempranillo. Aromatic notes of roasted coffee, black cherry and a hint of cacao.
Cakes, Flans, Gelatinas, Rice pudding
Tres Leches Cake
$8.50
Tres Leches Cake is an ultra light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture.
ChocoFlan
Our signature flan on top of a decadent chocolate cake.
- $8.50
Flan Con Caramelo
$6.50
Mexican style flan, made and served in a glass jar. Contains dairy.
Arroz Con Leche
Rice pudding. Made with real milk.
- $6.50
Gelatinas
Dairy Free. Any flavor
- $4.50
Milk Gelatinas
$5.50
with milk
Nicuatole de Agua
$6.50Nicuatole de Leche
$6.50Flan de Queso
Our signature cheese flan. Absolutely delicious Contains dairy.
- $8.50
Flan de cafe
$8.50
It is a delicious traditional homemade dessert, which has the appetizing coffee flavor.
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Tuesday:
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Wednesday:
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Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
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Saturday:
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Sunday:
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About Us
Guelaguetza is a James Beard award winning restaurant, first opening its doors in 1994. Since then, our goal has been to showcase the best of our families recipes and stay authentically true to Oaxacan ingredients. Guelaguetza’s mission is for all of its patrons to live and experience Oaxaca rich culinary traditions through its dishes.