Zócalo
Prepare to experience Mexico right here in Cleveland!
At Zócalo we feature a blend of Traditional Mexican cuisine made fresh daily as well as a taste of modern Mexican cuisine with new and inventice twists on traditional favorites.
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Antojitos ~ Small Bites
Sweet Corn Crab Cakes ~ $8.99
Three sweet corn crab cakes seared to a golden brown and topped with chipotle crema
and a Fresno pepper-apple cider glaze.
Chile con Queso ~ $5.99
Our creamy white cheese dip with a hint of jalapeño love.
Black Bean Sopes ~ $5.99
Corn tarts built with pureed black beans, tomatillo avocado salsa; topped with shredded
local baby greens, crema fresca and cotija cheese.
Crab Mango Sopes ~ $6.99
Corn tarts topped with sautéed crab, shredded local baby greens, mango, and jicama; drizzled
with a chipotle crema.
Aperitivos ~ Appetizers
Guacamole ~ $9.99
Prepared tableside, create your own guacamole with fresh Hass avocados, jalapeño chiles, cilantro, lime, white onions, and tomato.
Empanadas de Carnitas ~ $7.99
Seasoned flour turnovers filled with slow-roasted pork and marinated red onions; served with a tomatillo avocado salsa and homemade pickled onions.
Calamares Fritos ~ $7.99
Fried calamari dusted with a seasoned chili flour and tossed with chili salt and
a creamy chipotle lime aioli dipping sauce.
Queso Fundido ~ $7.99
Baked cheese topped with roasted poblano chiles, red peppers and onions.
Served with fresh flour tortillas.
With Spinach and Portabella Mushrooms or Spicy Chorizo Sausage
Nachos ~ $7.99
Fresh tortilla chips layered with our specialty cheese blend, enchilada sauce, pureed beans, jalapeños, diced tomato, cilantro; served with a trio of guacamole, crema fresca and salsa fresca.
With Adobo Marinated Chicken $9.99
With Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $10.99
Guacamole Sampler sm ~ $6.99 reg $10.99
Your choice of three of our signature guacamoles
Zocalo's House Guacamole - with jalapeno, tomato, onion, cilantro and lime
Cumin Chili Sweet Potato Guacamole Bacon and Tomatillo Guacamole
Pineapple Cucumber Guacamole Spiced Pumpkin Seed Guacamole
Mango Black bean Guacamole
La Chica Sampler ~ $14.99
Assorted appetizer sampler ~ Guacamole, Chile con Queso, and our Quesadilla Tradicional.
El Papi Grande Sampler ~ $19.99
Assorted appetizer sampler ~ Sweet corn crab cakes, Guacamole, Chile con Queso,
Calamares Fritos, and our Quesadilla Tradicional.
Quesadillas
Shrimp Quesadilla ~ $8.99
Baby shrimp sautéed with baby spinach, cream cheese, sweet roasted red pepper, and chipotle crema.
Goat Cheese Quesadilla ~ $9.99
Two fresh flour tortillas layered with goat cheese, spinach, rajas, black beans, and portobello mushrooms; served with cilantro and tomatillo avocado salsa.
Quesadilla Tradicional ~ $6.99
Two flour tortillas layered with our specialty cheese blend, sautéed rajas, and salsa fresca; topped with crema fresca and cilantro; served with tomatillo avocado salsa.
With Adobo Marinated Chicken $7.99 With Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $8.99
Zócalo Quesadilla Suprema ~ $10.99
Four flour tortillas layered with your choice of marinated chicken or marinated flank steak,
jalapeños, pureed beans, rajas, shredded romaine hearts, chili con queso, salsa fresca,
and our specialty cheese blend.
Ensaladas Y Sopa ~ Salads & Soup Dressing Choices ~ Chipotle Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Salsa Ranch, Roasted Tomatillo or Salsa Verde Yucatan Fruit Salad ~ $7.99 Fresh baby greens topped with pineapple, mango, strawberries, and oranges; tossed in our pomegranate
vinaigrette and topped with candied pecans. Zócalo Favorito Salad ~ $7.99 Shredded romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, our specialty cheese blend, mango black bean corn salsa, guacamole, and Zócalo’s seasoned ensalada sabritas. With your choice of dressing. With Adobo Grilled Chicken $9.99 With Grilled Marinated Shrimp $10.99 With Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $11.99 With Grilled Mahi Mahi $12.99 Warm Agave Chicken Salad ~ $7.99 Chicken breast, raisins, celery, mango, red onion, cilantro, rolled in crushed candied peacans then mixed in a warm agava nectar dressing. Served on a bed of baby mixed greens. Ensalada de Casa ~ $4.99 Fresh field greens topped with shredded jicama, chayote, cherry tomatoes and Zócalo’s seasoned ensalada sabritas. With your choice of dressing. Caesar ~ $5.99 Crispy romaine hearts tossed with traditional Caesar dressing and Zócalo’s seasoned ensalada sabritas; topped with grated Cotija cheese. With Adobo Marinated Chicken $7.99 With Grilled Marinated Shrimp $9.99 With Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $10.99 With Grilled Mahi Mahi $11.99 Mexican Chop Salad ~ $9.99 Chopped romaine hearts layered with diced egg, adobo marinated chicken, fresh Hass avocado, salsa fresca, and our signature cheese blend. With your choice of dressing. Sopa Tortilla Con Limón Cup ~ $5.99 Bowl ~ $7.99 A Yucatan specialty with fresh chicken broth flavored with a hint of lime, garnished with braised chicken, tomatoes, fresh Hass avocado, cilantro, Zócalo’s seasoned sabritas, and our specialty cheese blend.
Tortas
Tortas are served with a choice of traditional Mexican rice, slow-cooked charro beans, refried pinto beans or black beans; Substitute Garlic Cilantro Papas Fritas or an Ensalada de Casa in place of rice or beans for $.99. Torta de Cubano ~ $7.99 Carnitas, oven-roasted ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, pickled jalapeños, and homemade pickled onions. Chicken Avocado Club ~ $6.99 Grilled Adobo marinated chicken breast, fresh Hass avocado, our specialty cheese blend, shredded lettuce, tomato, and rajas; with our Salsa Ranch Torta Tradicional ~ $7.99 Your choice of carnitas, chicken or beef machaca served with pureed black beans, jalapeños, fresh Hass avocado, spring mix, and roma tomatoes. Torta de Carnitas Barbacoa ~ $8.99 Slow-roasted pork tossed in our chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with our Mexican slaw, signature cheese blend, and chipotle mayo. Especiales De Casa ~ House Specialties Each dish is served with traditional Mexican rice and a choice of slow-cooked charro beans, refried pinto beans or black beans. Substitute Cilantro Lime Papas Fritas or an Ensalada de Casa in place of rice and beans for $.99. Grande Burrito Guacamole, rajas, Mexican rice and our specialty cheese blend, stuffed into a large flour tortilla; served with sides of crema fresca, salsa fresca, and guacamole. Black Bean Vegetable $7.99 Adobo Marinated Chicken $9.99 Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $10.99 Enchilada Tinga Poblano ~ $8.99 Slow roasted carnitas wrapped in corn tortillas then baked with a spicy chipotle sauce, enchilada sauce, and our specialty cheese blend. Garnished with crema fresca, chives, and cotija cheese. Burrito Bowl Guacamole, rajas, Mexican rice, black beans, salsa fresca, Zócalo’s seasoned sabritas and our specialty cheese blend piled high. Black Bean Vegetable $7.99 Adobo Marinated Chicken $8.99 Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $10.99 Grilled Mahi Mahi $11.99 Grilled Marinated Shrimp $12.99 Carnitas ~ $8.99 Crispy pork shoulder smothered with an Adobo rub and served with homemade pickled onions, fresh flour tortillas, Citrus Habanero salsa, and Achiote sauce. Zócalo’s Signature Tacos All tacos are served with traditional Mexican rice and a choice of slow-cooked charro beans, refried pinto beans or black beans. Substitute Cilantro Lime Papas Fritas or an Ensalada de Casa instead of rice and beans for $.99. Tacos De Pescado ~ $12.99 Two seared Mahi Mahi skewers with a chipotle lime glaze wrapped in our fresh corn tortillas, with Mexican slaw and fresh Hass avocado; served with a side of tomatillo avocado salsa and citrus habanero salsa. Tacos Carne Asada Vampiro ~ $7.99 One taco stuffed with our specialty cheese blend, jalapeños , marinated flank steak, white onions, cilantro, salsa, and chipotle crema. Tacos Camarones ~ $12.99 Two fresh corn tortillas filled with chipotle lime glazed grilled shrimp, Mexican slaw and fresh Hass avocado; served with a side of tomatillo avocado salsa and citrus habanero salsa. Baja Fish Tacos ~ $9.99 Two fresh flour tortillas filled with beer battered white fish, Mexican cole slaw, diced tomato, cilantro, lime, and a Mexican chipotle tarter sauce.
Especiales De Casa ~ House Specialties
Every entrée is served with traditional Mexican rice and a choice of slow-cooked charro beans, refried pinto beans, or black beans. Substitute Cilantro Lime Papas Fritas or an Ensalada de Casa in place of rice and beans for $.99.
Grande Burrito
Guacamole, rajas, Mexican rice and our specialty cheese blend, stuffed into a large flour tortilla; served with sides of crema fresca, salsa fresca, and guacamole.
Black Bean Vegetable $9.99 Adobo Marinated Chicken $10.99Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $12.99
Costilla de Zócalo 1/2 $15.99 Full $21.99
Slow-roasted ribs marinated in our sweet Agave nectar glaze or our chipotle BBQ sauce. Served with Mexican slaw.
Sweet Corn Mole Enchiladas~ $10.99
Three enchilada shells stuffed with our sweet corn tamale mix, Zócalo's peanut based
mole sauce, and our specialty cheese blend.
Carnitas $11.99
Crispy pork shoulder smothered with an Adobo rub and served with homemade pickled onions, fresh flour tortillas, Citrus Habanero salsa, and Achiote sauce.
Enchilada Tinga Poblano $11.99
Slow roasted carnitas wrapped in corn tortillas then baked with a spicy chipotle sauce, enchilada sauce, and our specialty cheese blend. Garnished with crema fresca, chives and cotija cheese.
Portobello and Spinach Tamales $14.99
Three freshly made sweet corn tamales stuffed with portobello mushrooms, spinach, and rajas; topped with roasted red pepper-ancho salsa.
Coutours De Autor ~ Chef's Signature Dishes
Burrito Bowl
Guacamole, rajas, Mexican rice, black beans, salsa fresca, sabritas, and our specialty cheese blend piled high.
Black bean Vegetable $8.99 Adobo Marinated Chicken $10.99
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $14.99
Grilled Marinated Shrimp $14.99 Grilled Mahi Mahi $15.99
Mole Con Pollo $14.99
Two Supreme chicken breasts simmered in Zócalo's peanut based mole sauce. Served with chipotle mashed sweet potatoes and local seasonal vegetables.
Recommended paired with our Leyenda del Milagro Reposado
Paella de Marisco ~ $16.99
Zócalo's twist on a traditional saffron-flavored Spanish dish made with seasonal seafood, adobo marinated chicken, chorizo sausage, and our local seasonal vegetables served over rice.
Recommended paired with our Cucumber Pepper Margarita
Agave Nectar Chicken ~ $14.99
Two Supreme chicken breasts grilled and basted with our sweet agave
nectar glaze and grilled lime quarters. With chipotle mashed sweet potatoes
and local seasonal vegetables.
Recommended paired with our 1800 Silver Tequila
Zócalo's Chipotle BBQ Chicken ~ $14.99
Two Supreme chicken breasts grilled and basted with our chipotle BBQ sauce and grilled lime
quarters. Served with chipotle mashed sweet potatoes and local seasonal vegetables.
Recommended paired with our Scorpion Añejo Mezcal
Mahi Mahi with Mango Tomatillo Salsa ~ $17.99
Grilled Mahi Mahi brushed with salsa verde, grilled to perfection and served over Mexican rice
with local seasonal vegetables. Topped with our fresh mango tomatillo salsa.
Recommended paired with our Hibiscus flavored Parcharita
Bacon wrapped Scallops with a Fresno Pepper-Apple Cider Glaze ~ $14.99
Bay scallops wrapped in Applewood bacon, topped with a Fresno pepper-apple cider glaze and a pineapple
cucumber salsa. Served on top of chipotle mashed sweet potatoes and local seasonal vegetables.
Recommended paired with our Don Julio Reposado Tequila
Mahi Mahi with a Sweet Crab Corn Stuffing ~ $19.99
Mahi Mahi filet stuffed with our sweet corn crab stuffing and baked to order; then drizzled with chipotle crema and topped with mango black bean salsa. Served with Mexican rice and local seasonal vegetables.
Recommended paired with our Milagro Select Barrel Reposado
Zócalo Filet~ $16.99
Adobo rubbed 8 oz Bistro Filet, cooked to order and glazed in our tequila salted lime compound butter. Served with chipotle mashed sweet potatoes and grilled asparagus with cotija cheese.
Recommended paired with our Jose Cuervo Familia Reserva
Pepper Crusted Filet with Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper-Ancho Salsa ~ $19.99
8 oz Bistro Filet brushed with cracked black pepper and cooked to order; topped with goat cheese and our roasted red pepper-ancho salsa. Served with chipotle mashed sweet potatoes and local seasonal vegetables.
Recommended paired with our Cazadores Añejo Tequila
Costillas y Pollo Zócalos $21.99
Half a rack of slow-roasted ribs and a Supreme chicken breast with your choice of an Agave nectar glaze or Zócalo's chipotle BBQ sauce. Served on top of chipotle mashed sweet potatoes and local seasonal vegetables.
Tierra de Mar ~ Land and Sea ~ $24.99
The best of both worlds. Your choice of our Pepper Crusted Bistro filet with Goat Cheese
or the Zócalo Bistro filet paired with our Applewood bacon wrapped Bay scallops or our chipotle lime, glaze marinated grilled shrimp. Served with chipotle sweet potatoes and local seasonal vegetables.
Platos De Combinación
Combination Platters
1 ITEM $8.99 2 ITEMS $10.99 3 ITEMS $14.99 All combinations are served with traditional Mexican rice and a choice of slow-cooked charro beans, refried pinto beans or black beans. Substitute Cilantro Lime Papas Fritas or an Ensalada de Casa in place of rice and beans for $.99.
Taco Soft corn tortilla stuffed with Mexican slaw, cilantro, and fresh lime; with your choice of carnitas, chicken or beef machaca.
Burrito Fresh flour tortilla stuffed with our specialty cheese blend, rajas and your choice of carnitas, bean, beef machaca or chicken machaca; topped with spicy ranchero sauce and cilantro.
Enchilada Your choice of cheese, beef machaca or chicken machaca stuffed corn tortilla topped with our specialty cheese blend, enchilada sauce, crema fresca, chives, and cotija cheese; or substitute Zócalo's peanut based Mole sauce.
Tamale Zócalo's sweet corn tamale stuffed with your choice of spinach and portobello, beef machaca or chicken machaca; topped with roasted red pepper-ancho salsa.
Chile Relleno Poblano chile stuffed with asparagus, zucchini, tomato, and rajas; your choice of our specialty cheese blend, spinach and portobello or beef picadillo; oven baked and topped with spicy ranchero sauce and crema fresca.
Zócalo Favoritos Our twist on a fajita, no steam or sizzle, just fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Make your own plate.... Choose any combination of two: Portabella Mushroom $13.99 Adobo Marinated Chicken $14.99 Grilled Marinated Shrimp $14.99 Grilled Marinated Flank Steak $15.99 Grilled Mahi Mahi $15.99 Your selection is layered with rajas and local seasonal vegetables and served with fresh flour tortillas, our specialty cheese blend, crema fresca, guacamole, and salsa fresca.
Postres ~ Desserts
Patrón XO Sundae ~ $5.99
Flourless Mexican cake topped with Zócalo's homemade Patrón XO Café ice cream; topped
with whipped cream and our Ancho pepper chocolate sauce.
Pumpkin Flan ~ 5.99
A traditional homemade creamy vanilla pumpkin flan, set on a bed of cajeta caramel sauce,
and surrounded by fresh strawberries.
Churros Tres Salsas ~ $5.99
Mexican donut sticks filled with cream and raspberry, baked and seasoned with cinnamon sugar.
Served with Ancho pepper chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, and caramel cajeta sauce.
Zócalo's Fried Ice Cream ~ $5.99
Two scoops of ice cream coated and fried; topped with cinnamon, cajeta sauce,
our ancho chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
Bananas Con Helado Café ~ $5.99
Fried bananas tossed in a Patron Citronage glaze then topped with Zócalo's homemade
Patrón XO Café ice cream, a chocolate Kahlua sauce, and whipped cream.
Tres Leches ~ $5.99
A Mexican favorite! Homemade Mexican white cake infused with a three-milk sauce and topped
with a creamy meringue.
Zócalo Mexican Grill & Tequilería
2071 E. 4th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: (216) 781-0420