| 2 Biscuits |
$2.50 |
two homemade biscuits served with preserves and butter. |
| Oatmeal |
$4.00 |
made with milk, pure maple syrup and cinnamon. |
| Fruit Parfait |
$6.00 |
organic yogurt layered with fruit, and esencia's granola. |
| Fresh Fruit Bowl With Granola |
$6.00 |
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| Fresh Fruit Bowl |
$5.00 |
seasonal choices. |
| Tamalitos Trio |
$7.00 |
three mini-tamales, cheese and poblano strips, chicken in mole and chicken in salsa verde sauce. |
| Sopes Trio |
$7.00 |
three thick corn tortillas topped with chicken in mole poblano, steak and chorizo. |
| Guacamole & Chips |
$8.00 |
a blend of fresh avocados, tomatoes, red onions and cilantro. |
| Tomalitos Trio |
$7.00 |
three mini tamales: cheese and poblano strips, cochinita pibil (pork in achiote sauce) and chicken in salsa verde. |
| Sopes Trio |
$7.00 |
three thick corn tortillas topped with chicken in mole poblano, steak, and chorizo. |
| Guacamole & Chips |
$7.00 |
a blend of avocado, tomato, red onions, cilantro and jalapeños (optional). |
| Blackened Salmon Cakes Trio |
$10.00 |
served with dill sauce. |
| Nachos |
$6.00 |
tortilla chips with black beans topped with chihuahua cheese, chorizo and ranchero sauce. |
| Egg & Pesto |
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two fried eggs with house pesto, bacon, manchego cheese and arugula on sourdough bread. |
| Salmon |
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salmon and jalapeño spread, tomatoes, red onions and capers on rosemary ciabatta bread. |
| Huevos Con Chorizo Torta |
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scrambled eggs with chorizo, beans, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, chihuahua cheese and chipotle aioli on bolillo bread. |
| Molletes |
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toasted rustic bolillo bread, topped with black beans, chorizo and melted chihuahua cheese, served with pico de gallo. |
| Poblano |
$10.00 |
two fried eggs over homemade biscuits and canadian bacon topped with a creamy poblano sauce. served with house potatoes and balsamic greens. |
| Chorizo Hash |
$10.00 |
two eggs over a mix of house potatoes, chorizo, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and jalapeños served with balsamic greens and choice of biscuits, bolillo bread or tortillas. |
| Huevos Rancheros |
$9.00 |
two fried eggs over corn tortillas, topped with choice of salsa verde or salsa roja. served with rice and beans. |
| Continental Sunrise |
$9.00 |
two eggs any style, two strips of bacon and house potatoes. served with biscuits, bolillo bread or tortilla and a side of fruit. |
| Huevos A La Mexicana |
$9.00 |
three scrambled eggs, sautéed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and jalapeños. served with rice, beans and tortillas. |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
$11.00 |
your choice of three ingredients and one type of cheese. served with house potatoes, balsamic greens and choice of biscuits, bolillo bread or tortilla. |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
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cheese choice: white cheddar, manchego, chihuahua |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
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toppings: bacon, ham, chorizo, spinach, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, jalapeños, red peppers, green peppers |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
$0.50 |
additional toppings: extra bacon, extra ham, extra chorizo, extra spinach, extra onions, extra tomatoes, extra mushrooms, extra tomatoes, extra mushroom, extra jalapeños, extra red peppers, extra gre |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
$1.00 |
additional toppings: avocado |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
$2.00 |
additional toppings: side of bacon |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
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bread choice: biscuits, bolillo bread, tortilla |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
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potatoes or beans |
| Build Your Own Omelette |
$1.50 |
add avocado |
| Tacos |
$9.00 |
three corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, spinach, tomatoes and chorizo topped with queso fresco. |
| Egg White Omelet |
$11.00 |
egg whites, spinach, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms. served with grilled asparagus and balsamic mixed greens. |
| Chilaquiles |
$10.00 |
corn tortilla chips in choice of salsa verde or roja, topped with queso fresco, sour cream and red onions, served with two eggs, rice and beans. |
| Veggie Enchiladas |
$12.00 |
filled with beans, corn, and spinach topped with guajillo sauce and melted manchego cheese. served with rice and balsamic greens. |
| Whole Wheat Pancakes |
$10.00 |
topped with esencia's granola and fresh berries. |
| Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes |
$10.00 |
a fluffy stack of three pancakes served with bananas. |
| Chocolate Chip, Blueberry Or Buttermilk Pancakes |
$9.00 |
served with fresh bananas. |
| French Toast |
$10.00 |
brioche bread, dipped in our delicious egg batter and golden fried. served with caramelized bananas. |
| Soup Of The Day |
$5.00 |
our soups are made fresh daily |
| Caldo Tlalpeno |
$4.00 |
smokey chicken soup with vegetables, chickpeas, chipotle and rice. |
| Soup Of The Day |
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| Caldo Tlalpeño |
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smokey chicken soup with vegetables, chickpeas, chipotle, epazote and rice. |
| Seven Vegetable |
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freshly made with seasonal vegetables and herbs. |
| Beet & Mixed Green |
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mixed greens, roasted beets, red onions manchego cheese and dijon balsamic dressing. |
| Spinach |
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spicy caramelized walnuts, cranberries, red onions and white cheddar with honey-balsamic dressing. |
| Santa Fe |
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romaine lettuce, red cabbage, queso fresco, tortilla strips, black beans, corn and pico de gallo with chipotle dressing. |
| Strawberries & Blue Cheese |
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organic mixed greens and red onions with a sherry-balsamic vinaigrette. |
| Santa Fe |
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romaine lettuce, queso fresco, tortilla strips, black beans, corn, pico de gallo and red cabbage with chipotle dressing. |
| Spinach |
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spinach, spicy caramelized walnuts, cranberries, red onions and white cheddar with honey balsamic dressing. |
| Beets & Arugula |
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arugula, beets, red onions, manchego cheese and dijon-balsamic dressing. |
| Enchiladas |
$14.00 |
three corn tortillas filled with chicken. chose of salsa. topped with queso fresco, onions and sour cream. served with rice, beans and tortillas. |
| Polle En Mole Poblano |
$14.00 |
chicken breast served with esencia's mole poblano, rice, beans and tortillas. |
| Veggie Enchiladas |
$12.00 |
three enchiladas filled with black beans, corn and spinach dipped in guajillo sauce and topped with melted manchego cheese. served with rice and balsamic greens. |
| Fish |
$3.75 |
pan seared white cod with guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, red cabbage, corn, queso fresco and cilantro-lime dressing on a flour tortilla. |
| Veggie |
$3.75 |
corn, zucchini, mushroom, poblano slices and red onions, garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, queso fresco and cilantro-lime dressing on corn tortilla. |
| Chicken |
$3.75 |
chicken breast, sauteed with red peppers, onions and melted cheese on a flour tortilla topped with lettuce, red cabbage and cilantro-lime dressing. |
| Barbacoa |
$3.75 |
tender braised beef, with guacamole, cilantro and onions on corn tortilla. |
| Cochinita Pibi |
$3.75 |
slow roasted port marinated in achiote, herbs and spices. served with pickled red onions on corn tortilla. |
| Al Pastor |
$3.75 |
pork marinated in guajillo and ancho sauce, served with red onions, cilantro and pineapple on corn tortilla. |
| Steak |
$3.75 |
steak, lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro-lime dressing on corn tortilla. |
| Trio Mix & Match |
$10.00 |
choice of three tacos. |
| Trio Meal |
$12.00 |
choice of three tacos. served with rice and beans. |
| Trio Meal |
$12.00 |
choice of 3 tacos served with rice and beans. |
| Fish |
$3.75 |
pan-seared cod, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, red cabbage, corn, queso fresco and cilantro-lime dressing on a corn tortilla. |
| Veggie |
$3.75 |
corn, zucchini, mushroom, poblano slices and red onions garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, queso fresco and cilantro-lime dressing on a corn tortilla. |
| Chicken |
$3.75 |
grilled chicken breast sautéed with red peppers, red onions and chihuahua cheese, served on a flour tortilla and topped with lettuce, red cabbage and cilantro-lime dressing. |
| Al Pastor |
$3.75 |
pork marinated in guajillo and ancho sauce. served with red onions, cilantro and pineapple on a corn tortilla. |
| Quesadilla |
$3.75 |
crispy homemade corn tortillas filled with cheese and garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream. |
| Trio |
$10.00 |
crispy homemade corn tortillas filled with cheese and garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream. choice of filling. |
| Veggie |
$7.00 |
on spinach tortilla filled with melted cheese, red peppers, zucchini and mushrooms. |
| Trio |
$10.00 |
three crispy homemade corn tortillas filled with cheese. topped with lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream. |
| Trio With Mushrooms |
$10.00 |
mushrooms and cheese. three crispy homemade corn tortillas filled cheese. topped with lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream. |
| Trio With Zucchini |
$10.00 |
zucchini and cheese. three crispy homemade corn tortillas filled with cheese. topped with lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream. |
| Trio With Chorizo, Potatoes & Cheese |
$10.00 |
potato, chorizo and cheese. three crispy homemade corn tortillas filled with cheese. topped with lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream. |
| Quesadilla |
$3.75 |
crispy homemade corn tortilla filled with cheese. topped with lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream. |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich |
$9.00 |
braised pork marinated in guajillo sauce, topped with sesame slaw and red pickled onions. served with choice of one side. |
| Pesto Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich |
$9.00 |
chicken breast with house pesto, roasted red peppers, pickled red onions and white cheddar on sourdough bread. served with choice of one side. |
| La Cubana Sandwich |
$10.00 |
braised guajullo pulled pork, smoked ham and chicken with chipotle aioli, pickle, red onions and manchego cheese on rustic bollio bread. served with choice of one side. |
| Milanesa Sandwich |
$9.00 |
breaded steak, beans, guacamole, chipotle aioli, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickled red red onions on a rustic bolillo bread. served with choice of one side. |
| Veggie Burger Sandwich |
$9.00 |
homemade with black beans, corn, red peppers and spinach, with lettuce and tomatoes topped with pickled red onions and chiptole aioli on a bun. served with choice of one side. |
| Chicken Wrap |
$7.00 |
chicken breast with lettuce, red cabbage, corn, pico de gallo, cheese and cilantro lime dressing on spinach tortilla. served with choice of one side. |
| BLT Wrap |
$7.00 |
applewood bacon, lettuce, red cabbage, tomato and chipotle mayo on spinach tortilla. served with choice of one side. |
| Rib Eye Con Poblano |
$16.00 |
rib eye steak in shiitake mushrooms sauce with poblano slices and onions. served with rice, a side salad and olive-garlic bread. |
| Sirloin Steak In Chile Pasilla |
$15.00 |
tender steak marinated in esencia's spice rub, served over pasilla sauce and potatoes topped with manchego cheese and arugula. |
| Parrillada Combinada |
$16.00 |
steak strips, chicken and bacon sautéed with onions and peppers then topped with melted chihuahua cheese, tomatoes and cilantro. served with rice, beans, tortillas and guacamole. |
| Cajun Shrimp |
$16.00 |
jumbo shrimp cooked in a blend of spices and herbs, served over white rice. served with a side salad and olive-garlic bread. |
| Tilapia A La Veracruzana |
$14.00 |
tilapia filet cooked with tomatoes, potatoes and spanish olives. served with rice, a side salad and olive-garlic bread. |
| Pollo En Mole Poblano |
$14.00 |
chicken breast served over esencia's mole poblano. served with rice, beans and tortillas. |
| Baked Chicken |
$12.00 |
marinated in garlic-lime vinaigrette. served with choice of rice or house potatoes as well as hot vegetables or a side salad. |
| Veggie Enchiladas |
$12.00 |
filled with black beans, corn and spinach, topped with guajillo sauce and manchego cheese. served with rice and a side salad. |
| Enchiladas |
$12.00 |
three corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with choice of salsa. served with rice and beans. |
| Pulled Pork |
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braised pork marinated in guajillo sauce with sesame slaw and red pickled onions on a classic bun. served with choice of side. |
| Pesto Chicken Grilled Cheese |
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chicken breast with house pesto, roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, and white cheddar on sourdough bread. served with choice of side. |
| La Cubana |
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smoked ham, braised pulled pork and chicken with chipotle aioli, pickle, red onions, and manchego cheese on rustic bolillo bread. served with choice of side. |
| Veggie Pita Sandwich |
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esencia hummus, alfalfa sprouts, cucumbers and roasted red peppers on pita bread. served with choice of side. |
| Milanesa |
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breaded steak with beans, guacamole, chipotle aioli, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickled red onions on rustic bolillo bread. served with choice of side. |
| Roasted Vegetables On Ciabatta |
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roasted zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms, and red onions marinated in balsamic vinaigrette. topped with organic greens and mixed berry sauce on a toasted rosemary ciabatta bread. served with choice o |
| Veggie Burger |
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homemade with black beans, corn, red peppers, and spinach with lettuce, and tomatoes. topped with pickled red onions and chipotle aioli on a bun. served with choice of side. |
| Tostada De Ceviche |
$4.00 |
fish marinated in a lime vinaigrette, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and guacamole on a crispy corn tortilla. garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, sour cream and queso fresco. |
| Tinga |
$3.50 |
chicken cooked with onions, chipotle and tomatoes served with a bean spread on a crispy tortilla. topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red cabbage, queso fresco and sour cream. |
| Rice |
$2.00 |
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| Refried Beans |
$2.00 |
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| Sesame Slaw |
$2.00 |
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| Pesto Pasta |
$1.50 |
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| Balsamic Organic Greens |
$2.00 |
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| House Potatoes |
$2.00 |
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| Fruit Salad |
$2.00 |
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| Guacamole |
$1.50 |
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| Sour Cream |
$0.60 |
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| Cheese |
$0.50 |
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| Pico De Gallo |
$1.00 |
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| Toast |
$2.00 |
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| Tortillas |
$0.50 |
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| Add Avocado |
$1.50 |
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| Bacon |
$3.00 |
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| Chorizo |
$2.00 |
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| Salsa & Chips |
$3.00 |
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| Eggs |
$2.00 |
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| Turkey Sausage |
$3.00 |
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| Esencia Biscuits |
$2.50 |
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| Churros |
$4.00 |
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| Churros With Hot Cocoa |
$6.00 |
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| Tres Leches Cake |
$4.00 |
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| Muffins |
$2.50 |
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| Cookies |
$2.00 |
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| Terra Sana |
$2.00 - $2.25 |
regular mexican-style infused with cinnamon. medium dark roast, organic, fair-trade and certified. |
| Mezzanotte |
$2.00 - $2.25 |
decaffeinated, medium dark roast coffee. |
| Café Con Leche |
$3.00 - $3.50 |
espresso and hot milk. |
| Latte |
$3.00 - $3.50 |
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| Cappuccino |
$3.00 - $3.50 |
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| Mocha |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
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| 2 Leaves & A Bud Hot Tea |
$2.75 |
organic certified, fair trade tea. earl grey, darjeeling, assam breakfast, caffeine-free chamomile, caffeine-free peppermint, caffeine-free alpine berry |
| Hot Chocolate |
$3.50 |
sweet, rich and creamy. dark chocolate and cinnamon. |
| 2 Leaves & A Bud Iced Tea |
$3.00 |
alpine berry tea. |
| Smoothie |
$3.50 |
made with real fruit and organic yogurt. strawberry-banana, pineapple-strawberry, mango peach |
| Juice |
$3.00 |
orange, apple, pineapple |
| Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice |
$4.00 |
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| Horchata |
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| Jamaica Aqua Fresca |
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hibiscus. |
| Cantaloupe |
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| Pineapple |
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| Jarritos |
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fruit punch, lime, mandarin |
| Soda |
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coke, diet coke, sprite |
