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choice of 4-inch corn tortilla or bibb lettuce shell, topped with cilantro

baja fish

spicy tempura-battered cod w/ chipotle slaw

crispy oyster

fried oysters served over remoulade sauce topped w/ crisp + tangy lemon parsley slaw

spiced chicken verde

chile + herb marinade w/ aguacate salsa

seared chorizo

argentinian-style spiced ground pork w/ sweet onion + cilantro + smoky red chimichurri sauce

mushroom

herb marinated + roasted wild mushrooms w/ roasted poblano chile sauce + queso fresco

cauliflower (contains pistachio)

roasted cauliflower placed on a chickpea hummus topped w/ pistachio chimichurri + fresh pomegranate seeds

falafel

herbed chickpea fritter w/ traditional greek-style tzatziki + sriracha

ahi tuna tatako*

ancho-crusted tuna + asian slaw

(bibb lettuce shell)

chile-lime shrimp

w/ jicama escabeche + zesty pepita salsa macha

pork belly

spicy arbol chili sauce

sesame ribeye

sweet sesame-soy glaze marinade w/ spicy kimchi

roasted duck

tamarind glaze + caramelized onions

* raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

taco teaser

guac + chips + esquites + plantains + cucumber salad

guac + verde + roja + chips

guac + chips

hand-mashed avocado, lime juice, serrano chiles, onions, cilantro

salsa verde + chips

salsa roja + chips

duck birria

shredded duck + oaxaca + cotija cheeses in a crispy corn tortilla w/ birria-style duck broth

roasted half chicken

garlic-herb half chicken w/ peruvian-style green chile sauce

ceviche*

cod + shrimp w/ avocado, onion, tomato, fresh serrano + cayenne

tuna poke*

raw tuna, onion, radish, crispy ginger + avocado w/ poke dressing, toasted sesame seeds + pickled cucumber

kale chips

ancho chile seasoned + roasted kale chips w/ Vietnamese inspired dipping sauce

plantains

fried plantains tossed in salt + cayenne pepper

chopped salad

chopped romaine, pickled carrots, crushed tortilla chips, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado, cilantro-lime vinaigrette

add chicken

kale caesar*

kale salad tossed with a lemony caesar dressing, topped with cotija cheese + toasted gluten free breadcrumbs

add chicken

chicken tortilla soup

rustic chicken tortilla soup w/ corn, roasted poblano, topped w/ oaxaca cheese, tortilla chips + cilantro

* raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

esquites

sweet corn kernels w/ cotija cheese, creamy + tangy sauce, cayenne pepper

street corn

on the cob w/ cotija cheese, creamy + tangy sauce, cayenne pepper

black beans w/ sofrito

black beans stewed in tomato, garlic, onion sofrito

steamed brown rice

cucumber salad

garlic, red pepper flakes, rice wine vinegar

kimchi

spicy korean-style side w/ nappa cabbage, carrot + green onion

tajin pineapple w/ lime

pork belly + crispy rice

braised pork belly caramelized in sweet arbol chile glaze + sesame bean sprout salad + pickled red onions + crispy rice

spiced chicken verde

chile + herb marinated chicken + roasted corn + tortilla chips

korean bbq ribeye

shaved ribeye beef + sweet sesame-soy sauce + spicy kimchi + korean-style spinach + crispy shallots

cauliflower (contains pistachio)

roasted cauliflower + chickpea hummus + pistachio chimichurri + honey-harissa glazed carrots + pomegranate seeds

ahi tuna + crispy rice*

ancho-crusted tuna + asian slaw + thai basil vinaigrette + soy glaze + toasted sesame seeds + crispy rice

* raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

churros**

w/ chocolate + vanilla sauces

tres leches**

three-milk soaked vanilla sponge cake w/ whipped cream, caramel sauce + toasted coconut

key lime pie in a jar**

key lime custard, graham cracker crust, vanilla whipped cream

gelato

cup or cone**

** contains gluten

bartaco margarita

libélula joven tequila + triple sec + agave syrup + lime juice
> want a kick? make it spicy

reposado margarita

libélula reposado tequila + triple sec + agave syrup + lime juice

bartaco “green” margarita

libélula joven tequila + triple sec + agave syrup + lime juice + house-made green juice

añejo old fashioned

libélula añejo + luxardo maraschino liqueur + orange bitters

paloma fresca

libélula joven tequila + grapefruit + lime + peychaud’s bitters + grapefruit bitters + sparkling water

pineapple pisco punch

pineapple infused pisco + lime + grapefruit infused simple syrups + lemon juice

cazuela

libélula joven tequila + grapefruit juice + lime juice + agave + lime + orange wedges + sprite + pinch of salt

mojito

cruzan silver rum + limes + mint + sugar

old thymer

four roses bourbon + cocchi torino vermouth + thyme + lemon + orange + angostura bitters

grapefruit basil

basil + seedlip 94 + lemon + grapefruit

can

aslin astro zombie IPA, 16oz (VA)

athletic brewing run wild non-alc IPA (CT)

dc brau pils (DC)

dc brau the corruption IPA (DC)

devil’s backbone vienna lager (VA)

downeast cider original (MA)

monopolio lager clara (mexico)

solace suns out hops out session IPA (VA)

tecate lager (mexico)

three notch’d minute man IPA (VA)

utica club pilsner lager (NY)

bottle

modelo especial lager (mexico)

port city optimal wit (VA)

sangria

red wine + elderflower + citrus + rum + guava + chopped apple + orange

sparkling

vinny new york bubbly white 250mL can

barcava cava

rosé

liquid geography mencia rosé

white

casa julia sauvignon blanc

rickshaw chardonnay

red

torremorón tempranillo

monte quieto ‘blend of terroirs’ malbec

aquas frescas

honeydew
fresh squeezed limeade
grapefruit ginger
nojito
pomegranate limonada

fresh-brewed iced tea carafe

sweet tea
unsweetened tea
arnie palmer
ginger mint

mexican cane sodas

coca cola
sprite
fanta orange

bottles

diet coke
boylan cane ginger ale
izze sparkling juice
blackberry / clementine / grapefruit
topo chico agua mineral
open water

guacamole + chips

not spicy

tacos

chicken w/ cheese

steak w/ cheese

crispy fish

roasted chicken

corn wheels

oaxaca cheese snack

cucumbers

steamed broccoli

quesadilla**

add beans

add chicken

add steak

fruit bowl

kid’s tray

quesadilla** , choice of taco, corn wheels, fruit bowl

** contains gluten

sunset

pineapple juice + fresh orange juice + housemade grenadine

nojito

mint + lime juice + sugar + club soda

limeade

lime juice + agave

clarico

choice of nectar + sprite + chopped fruit

built for traveling, taco packs are served with your choice of protein + the accompanying toppings + tortillas so you can build your own tacos. order in just a few clicks.

choice of 4-inch corn tortilla or bibb lettuce shell, topped with cilantro.

* raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

4 pack / 8 pack

baja fish
spiced chicken verde
seared chorizo
mushroom w/ queso fresco
pistachio cauliflower
falafel
tuna tatako (bibb lettuce shell)*
crispy oyster
chile-lime shrimp
glazed pork belly
sesame ribeye
roasted duck

feed the whole crew with a family pack. both taco pack and roasted chicken pack are served w/ salsa verde + chips and your choice of 3 sides. feeds four.

order in just a few clicks.

taco pack

choose any 2 taco fillings (makes 16 tacos) + 3 sides. family pack comes with salsa verde + chips. additional taco fillings, sides + extras available.

roasted chicken pack

choose 3 sides. family pack comes with whole roasted chicken, salsa verde + chips. additional sides + extras available.

select cocktails, sangria, wine + beer available to-go

order in just a few clicks.

bartaco margarita single / kit for 2

libélula joven tequila + triple sec + agave syrup + lime juice
> want a kick? make it spicy

paloma fresca for 2

libélula joven + grapefruit + lime + peychaud’s bitters + grapefruit bitters + sparkling water

reviver for 2

citadelle gin + cucumber + mint + mango nectar + lime juice

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baja fish

crispy oyster

spiced chicken verde

seared chorizo

mushroom

cauliflower (contains pistachio)

falafel

ahi tuna tatako*

chile-lime shrimp

pork belly

sesame ribeye

roasted duck

taco teaser

guac + verde + roja + chips

guac + chips

salsa verde + chips

salsa roja + chips

duck birria

roasted half chicken

ceviche*

tuna poke*

kale chips

plantains

chopped salad

kale caesar*

chicken tortilla soup

esquites

street corn

black beans w/ sofrito

steamed brown rice

cucumber salad

kimchi

tajin pineapple w/ lime

pork belly + crispy rice

spiced chicken verde

korean bbq ribeye

cauliflower (contains pistachio)

ahi tuna + crispy rice*

churros**

tres leches**

key lime pie in a jar**

gelato

bartaco margarita

reposado margarita

bartaco “green” margarita

añejo old fashioned

paloma fresca

pineapple pisco punch

cazuela

mojito

old thymer

grapefruit basil

can

bottle

sangria

sparkling

rosé

white

red

aquas frescas

fresh-brewed iced tea carafe

mexican cane sodas

bottles

guacamole + chips

tacos

roasted chicken

corn wheels

oaxaca cheese snack

cucumbers

steamed broccoli

quesadilla**

fruit bowl

kid’s tray

sunset

nojito

limeade