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608.620.8226

464 n. midvale blvd., madison, wi

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kitchen hours

11am - 10pm, mon-sat
11am - 9pm, sun
pick-up, delivery + dine-in

high tide happy hour
(at the bar)
weekdays 3-6pm
mon-thurs last 1.5 hours before close

we are a cashless restaurant
credit/debit only

high tide hour

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your bartaco favorites,
available for pick-up + delivery

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catering

build your own taco bar + pair it with faves like our guac + street corn to make it a party

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

chicken tinga

pulled dark meat chicken in a smoky + spicy morita chile tinga sauce w/ pickled red onion + cilantro

mojo pork carnitas

crispy + juicy shredded pork, seared w/ tangy, sweet, spicy mojo sauce, topped w/ tomatillo sauce, onion, cilantro

chicken verde

chile + herb marinade w/ aguacate salsa

pork belly

spicy arbol chili sauce

sesame ribeye

sweet sesame-soy glaze marinade w/ spicy kimchi

ahi tuna tatako*

ancho-crusted tuna + asian slaw on a bibb lettuce shell

roasted duck

tamarind glaze + caramelized onions

carne asada

citrus marinated + seared steak tips topped with/ bright, tangy avocado salsa, onion + cilantro

red chorizo

mexican-style red pork chorizo, spicy tomato + dried chile salsa

mushroom

chile-seared oyster mushroom, coffee salsa macha, shaved onion + queso cotija

baja fish

spicy tempura-battered cod w/ chipotle slaw

roasted cauliflower

roasted cauliflower, habanero yogurt + pickled golden raisins

grilled shrimp

grilled shrimp, morita chile and guava glaze + red cabbage slaw

falafel

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

crispy oyster

crispy oysters, remoulade sauce + lemon parsley slaw

* 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

cotija corn dip

creamy elote-inspired dip w/ cotija cheese, roasted jalapeño + sweet corn

street corn fritters

charred corn, oaxaca cheese, cotija cheese + roasted poblanos, w/ elote mayo

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

macha tuna crudo*

diced ahi tuna, avocado, salsa macha, citrus-soy marinade + crispy shallots (contains gluten)

plantains

fried plantains tossed in salt + cayenne pepper

chopped salad

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

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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

red chorizo arayes

lebanese-inspired crispy red chorizo-stuffed flour tortilla w/ labneh + aji verde sauce

* 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

black beans stewed in a 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

seasonal fruit + tajin

pork belly

cured + braised pork belly marinated in sweet + mildly spicy arbol chili sauce w/ cilantro, pickled red onions + sesame-bean sprout salad

chicken + black bean

pulled chicken in green chile-herb marinade w/ chilled, tangy black bean + corn salad + avocado salsa

korean bbq ribeye

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

roasted cauliflower

roasted cauliflower over steamed brown rice with a habanero yogurt, honey-harissa glazed carrots + pickled golden raisins

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 + combier liqueur d’orange + agave syrup + lime juice
> want a kick? make it spicy

reposado margarita

libélula reposado tequila + combier liqueur d’orange + agave syrup + lime juice

mezcal margarita

banhez mezcal + combier liqueur d’orange

bartaco “green” margarita

libélula joven tequila + combier liqueur d’orange + agave syrup + lime juice + house-made green juice

passionfruit oaxaca margarita

libélula joven tequila + passionfruit + citrus + mint + chia

old thymer

bourbon + vermouth + thyme + lemon + 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

flor de caña silver rum + limes + mint + sugar

red sangria

elderflower + rum

bottle

bohemia pilsner (mexico)

karben4 fantasy factory IPA (WI)

miller high life (WI)

modelo especial lager (mexico)

new glarus brewing moon man no coast pale ale (WI)

can

athletic brewing run wild non-alc IPA (CT)

bell’s lager for the lake american lager (MI)

founder’s all day IPA (MI)

new glarus brewing spotted cow farmhouse ale (WI)

one barrel gentry’s rosé hard cider (WI)

saturday farmer’s market passion fruit + guava sour (WI)

saturday farmer’s market pineapple + peach sour (WI)

tecate lager (mexico)

tecate light lager (mexico)

spiked seltzer

surfside iced tea + lemonade + vodka

stateside vodka soda seltzers

sparkling

barcava cava

rosé

lopez de haro rosé viura/garnacha, spain

white

bardos verdejo, spain

lopez de haro blanco viura, spain

red

glup glup garnacha, spain

lopez de haro crianza tempranillo, spain

cucumber cooler

cucumber + cilantro + lime + jalapeño + tonic

honeydew

honeydew + coconut + rosmary + lime

berry colada

raspberry + coconut + pineapple + orange + lime

pomegranate limonada

pomegranate + lemon

grapefruit ginger

grapefruit + ginger + lime

nojito

mint + lime

zero proof marg

tilden lacewing + lime + orange + tajin

tilden lacewing

cucumber + basil + lychee + juniper

lemonade

limeade

fresh-brewed iced tea carafe

sweet tea
unsweetened tea
arnie palmer

bartaco sparkling water

pineapple passionfruit
toasted coconut
watermelon mint

mexican cane sodas

coca cola
sprite
fanta orange

bottles + cans

diet coke
topo chico agua mineral
open water

guacamole + chips

not spicy

tacos

chicken w/ cheese

beef w/ cheese

crispy fish

roasted chicken

corn wheels

oaxaca cheese snack

cucumbers

steamed broccoli

fruit bowl

quesadilla**

add beans

add chicken

add steak

kid’s trays

2 tacos + corn wheels + fruit bowl

1 quesadilla** + 1 taco + corn wheels + fruit bowl

2 quesadillas** + 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

chicken tinga
carne asada
chicken verde
pork belly
sesame ribeye
ahi tuna tatako (bibb lettuce taco)*
red chorizo
roasted duck
mojo pork carnitas
mushroom
baja fish
roasted cauliflower
grilled shrimp
falafel
crispy oyster

feed the whole crew with a family pack. both family packs and roasted chicken dinner come with your choice of salsa verde or salsa roja + chips. additional sides, kids food, sides + extras available.

order in just a few clicks.

large family pack (serves 4)

choose any 2 taco fillings (makes 16 tacos) + 3 sides.

small family pack (serves 2)

choose any 2 taco fillings (makes 8 tacos) or rice bowls + 2 sides.

roasted chicken dinner (serves 2)

whole chicken + choose 2 sides

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fourth of july party packs

4th of july party packs
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