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MexiCali Blues
2933 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
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Main Menu
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Guacamole
$4.95
a spicy blend of fresh mashed avocado with lemon, onion, tomato, and serrano peppers
Nachos
crispy chips layered with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion topped with guacamole and sour cream
- Small $7.50
- Large $9.00
- Add Your Choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork for $1.25
- Add Grilled Steak/Chicken for $2.25
Platanos Fritos
$8.00
served with refried beans and sour cream
Yuca Con Chicharron
yuca, either boiled or fried, served with fried pork, marinated cabbage, and salsa
- $9.00
- Without Meat $4.00
Yuca Pica
$8.00
yuca, boiled or fried with a spicy serrano salsa
Quesadilla
a large flower tortilla folded over melted chedder cheese and served with guacamole, sour cream and chimole
- $8.95
- Add Your Choice of Chicken, Beef, Pork or Sauteed Spinach for $1.25
- Char-Grilled Steak/Chicken for $2.25
Shrimp Quesadilla
$11.95
same as our regular quesadilla but with sauteed shrimp
Crab Quesadilla
$13.50
lump crab sauteed with onions and garlic folded inside a flour tortilla with melted mozarella cheese. topped with a creamy poblano salsa and lime
Queso Dip
a perfectly spiced, hot cheese dip served with tortilla chips
- $8.25
- Add Chorizo for $1.50
Ensaladas
Tomato Salad
$5.00
slices of tomato with cilantro, onions, lemon, and olive oil
Ensalada Fresca
$7.00
a combination of fresh tomato, carrot, avocado, onion and cucumber in a lemon citrus vinaigrette
Ceviche
$10.75
lemon and lime juice marinated tilapia & tiger shrimp combined with tomatoes, onions, cilantro & serrano peppers. served chilled with tortilla chips
Fajita Steak Salad
a mixture of sauteed onions, peppers, garlic and char-grilled steak tossed together with field greens, cheddar cheese and tomatoes. your choice of balsamic vinaigrette or creamy chipotle ranch
- $10.95
- Add Shrimp $4.00
Chicken Tortilla Salad
a delicious blend of romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, onions, char-grilled chicken, pinto beans, and cheddar cheese tossed together and served in a fresh, crisp tortilla bowl. your choice of balsamic vinaigrette or creamy chipotle ranch
- $10.25
- Add Shrimp $4.50
Entrees
Each of the Following Served with Beans and Rice - Add a Side Salad for $2.50
Carne Asada
$13.95
thinly sliced, marinated steak grilled salvadorean style
Carnitas
$12.95
delicious spice rubbed pork, skewered and char-grilled
El Garcia
choose four of the following: pupusa, tamal, volcane, flauta, taco, or enchilada. (no seafood substitutions please)
- (4) $12.95
El Campesino
$11.95
carne asada, one pupusa, one tamal, and yuca frita
Mole
$12.00
a spicy mexican sauce made with chiles, cocoa and sesame, served over chicken
Camarones Entomatados
$13.95
fresh shrimp sauteed with onion, tomato, garlic and cilantro; served over rice with tortillas (not served with beans)
Sides
Guacamole
$1.15Sour Cream
$0.95Rice
$2.00Beans - Black, Red, or Refried
$2.50Mexican Specialties
- Ala Carte - Enchilada, Taco, Volcane, Flauta $3.25
- Ala Carte - Seafood Enchilada or Taco $3.95
- Chips & Salsa (To Go) $2.95
Handmade corn/flour tortillas (3)
$2.00Big Fat Burros
The Original Burro
a huge flour tortilla stuffed with black beans, rice, monterey jack cheese and chimole
- $6.50
- Add Your Choice of Chicken, Beef, Pork or Sauteed Spinach $1.25
- Marinated Char-Grilled Steak or Sauteed Pastor (Seasoned Pork $2.25
The Ultimate Burro
$9.75
our delicious steak burro with black beans, rice, monterey jack cheese, chimole, gaucamole, sour cream and salsa picante
The Shrimp Burro
$11.95
plump, marinated shrimp sauteed with tomatoes, garlic and onions, served with rice, cheese and a creamy sauce
The Vegetarian Burro
$8.25
a combination of sauteed broccoli, onions, garlic, carrots, poblano pepper, mushrooms and cheddar cheese
Mexican Specialties
Tacos
handmade corn tortillas folded around your choice of filing, topped with diced onion and cilantro. (no seafood substitutions please)al carbon, grilled steak, al pastor, seasoned pork, chorizo sausage, lengua, tongue, frijoles, beans and cheese, pollo, grilled chicken, res, shredded beef, puerco, shredded pork
- (3) $10.95
Hamburgesa Mexicali
$8.95
a 1/3 pound burger, char-grilled and topped with guacamole, jalepenos, tomato, lettuce and melted monetrey jack cheese. server with a citurs cilantro sour cream and yuca fries. does not include rice and beans
Fish Tacos Baja Style
char-grilled, marinated talapia topped with guacamole, picante sour cream and marinated cabbage salad
- (3) $12.95
Tacos De Camarones
fresh shrimp, lightly battered and fried, topped with spicy pico de gallo
- (3) $12.95
Enchiladas
corn tortillas dipped in chile sauce, grilled and stuffed with your choice of pork, beef, chicken, papas refritos or bean and cheese and topped with sara's enchilada sauce, lettuce and sour cream
- (3) $10.95
Volcanes
toasted tortillas topped with melted cheese, chopped steak, chicken, portobello mushroom & garlic or sauteed vegetables
- (3) $10.95
Shrimp Enchiladas
corn tortillas filled with sauteed shrimp and garlic and topped with a delicious cream sauce
- (3) $12.95
Chiles Rellenos
$12.50
two stuffed, breaded and fried poblano peppers with your choice of ground beef and cheese or just cheese
Flautas
$9.95
two corn tortillas filled with beef, pork, chicken, or cheese, rolled, fried and served with lettuce, radish, and a sprinkle of salvadorean cheese
Fajitas
$14.00
char-grilled steak/chiken with grilled onion and pepppers and served with flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream and cheese
Flautas
$8.50
two corn tortillas filled with beef, pork, chicken, or cheese, rolled, fried and served with lettuce, radish, and a sprinkle of salvadorean cheese
Salvadorean Specialties
Pupusas
a handmade corn tortilla stuffed with your choice of filling; served with marinated cabbage
- Revuelta - Pork and Cheese $2.95
- Loroco - An Aromatic, Central American Lower and Cheese $2.95
- Frijol - Bean and Cheese $2.95
- Queso - Cheese $2.95
Jauna's Tamales
$3.50
handmade tamales wrapped in banana leaves and stuffed with your choice of chicken and vegetables or our original vegetarian
Tamal De Elote
$3.75
sweetened yellow corn wrapped in a corn husk, cooked to perfection and served with sour cream
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General Info
Cuisine
BBQ
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday:
10:30am - 11:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
While conjuring up the idea of opening a Salvadorian-Mexican restaurant in 1997, many ideas were tossed around amongst a group of friends. They quickly reached a consensus that this was not going to be your typical Tex-Mex restaurant. The main differences: fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, an easy-going atmosphere, and a great name. Today, although some of the group of friends has moved on, two of the original owners, Karen Orlando and Ricardo Iglesias, believe that these qualities continue to make their restaurant, Mexicali Blues, a success. Established in the summer of 1998, Mexicali Blues, with its windowed walls and colorful, fun atmosphere has been a local neighborhood favorite since its inception. Much of the traditional décor in the restaurant was brought personally from El Salvador by Ricardo, and even the recipe for their fluffy tamales are named after the woman who brought them to Mexicali, Juana, Rick's own mom. If Ricardo is responsible for the delicious food and family in the kitchen, Karen provides a friendly face out front to make sure she and the staff, work quickly and efficiently, to insure all your needs are met.