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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50
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CHIPS & SALSAS
macha and quemada salsas 7
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CHICKEN POZOLE SOUP
guajillo broth, cabbage, radish, hominy 5.75 cup / 9 bowl
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SMOKY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 10.75
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CHILITOS RELLENOS
tempura shishito peppers stuffed with mexican cheeses, serrano and roja salsas 10.50
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KABOCHA SQUASH RAJAS
caramelized onions, poblano peppers, pepita pesto, queso enchilado 10.75
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CORN ESQUITE
chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese 9.25
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CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP
spicy aioli, tajin, lime, peanuts 13.75
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ORGANIC RED RICE & RED BEANS
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VAMPIRO STEAK & SHRIMP TACOS
griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, salsa macha 15.25
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA
seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado 14.25
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla 13.25
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas 15
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LAMB BIRRIA TACOS
folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb shoulder, melted mexican cheeses, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa 14.75
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SHAVED FENNEL SALAD
watercress, blood orange, radish, queso fresco, crispy shallots, oregano thyme vinaigrette 12.50
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BABY GEM TJ CAESAR
roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 12.50
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MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE
quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette 12.50
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WILD YELLOWTAIL CEVICHE TOSTADA
sustainable wild yellowtail, avocado, lime, jalapeño aioli 15.75
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SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, farro salad, cherry tomato, salsa verde 17
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SOCALO BURRITO OR BOWL
refried beans, griddled cheese, mexican coleslaw, avocado salsa, potato chips, served with green salad, choice of:
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GRILLED STEAK ARRACHERA
garlicky citrus hanger steak, heirloom tomatoes, griddled cheese, refried beans, charred onion, chimichurri, calabacitas, organic corn tortillas 26
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WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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SORBET TRIO
seasonal sorbets 8.25
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Socalo uses organic rice, beans, and corn tortillas; seasonal, local ingredients; as well as antibiotic/hormone-free meats and poultry. Socalo serves only sustainable seafood and is a member of James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program.
A 2% fee is added by the restaurant to all guest checks. This is not a gratuity or tip, and is not for services provided by employees or otherwise payable to the employees. Thank you for dining with us and supporting the restaurant.
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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50
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CHIPS & SALSAS
macha and quemada salsas 7
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CHICKEN POZOLE SOUP
guajillo broth, cabbage, radish, hominy 5.75 cup
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SMOKY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 10.75
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CHILITOS RELLENOS
tempura shishito peppers stuffed with mexican cheeses, serrano and roja salsas 10.50
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KABOCHA SQUASH RAJAS
caramelized onions, poblano peppers, pepita pesto, queso enchilado 10.75
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CORN ESQUITE
chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese 9.25
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CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP
spicy aioli, tajin, lime, peanuts 13.75
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ORGANIC RED RICE & RED BEANS
7
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SHAVED FENNEL SALAD
watercress, blood orange, radish, queso fresco, crispy shallots, oregano thyme vinaigrette 12.50
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BABY GEM TJ CAESAR
roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 12.50
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MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE
quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette 12.50
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WILD YELLOWTAIL CEVICHE TOSTADA
sustainable wild yellowtail, avocado, lime, jalapeño aioli 15.75
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VAMPIRO STEAK & SHRIMP TACOS
griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, salsa macha 12.75
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA TACOS
seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado 12.50
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla 10.75
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas 12
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LAMB BIRRIA TACOS
folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb, mexican cheeses, consomé, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa 12.75
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SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, farro salad, cherry tomato, salsa verde 17
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GRILLED STEAK ARRACHERA
garlicky citrus skirt steak, heirloom tomatoes, griddled cheese, refried, beans, charred onion, chimichurri, calabacitas, corn tortillas 32
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PESCADO ZARANDEADO
whole dorade fish split in half, achiote & cilantro pesto, aji verde, habanero pickled onions, organic rice & tortillas 34
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WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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SORBET TRIO
seasonal sorbets 8.25
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Socalo uses organic rice, beans, and corn tortillas; seasonal, local ingredients; as well as antibiotic/hormone-free meats and poultry. Socalo serves only sustainable seafood and is a member of James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program.
A 2% fee is added by the restaurant to all guest checks. This is not a gratuity or tip, and is not for services provided by employees or otherwise payable to the employees. Thank you for dining with us and supporting the restaurant.
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El Mañanero Burrito
scrambled eggs, refried beans, oaxacan cheese, guacamole, potato chips, served with fruit salad 11 choice of:
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Dogtown Breakfast Plate
eggs your way, slow cooked tomato, spinach, smashed fingerling potato, toast 13
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FRENCH TOAST
pain de mie, berry compote, whipped cream, piloncillo syrup 15
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Market Vegetable Chilaquiles
red or green sauce, farmers market vegetables, scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, tomato salsa, crema, queso fresco 11
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Huevos Rancheros
roasted poblano tomato salsa, baked egg, red beans, avocado, queso fresco, toast 12.50
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MACHACA HASH
shredded brisket, socalo potatoes, roasted peppers, slow cooked egg, chimichurri, corn tortillas 17.50
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STEAK & EGGS
crispy fingerling potato, chimichurri, hoja santa bearnaise 21
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YOGURT & GRANOLA BOWL
housemade granola, Straus organic plain yogurt, fresh fruit, banana, farmers market honey 13
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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50
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CHIPS & SALSAS
macha and quemada salsas 7
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CHICKEN POZOLE SOUP
guajillo broth, cabbage, radish, hominy 5.75 cup / 9 bowl
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BABY GEM TJ CAESAR
roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 12.50
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WILD YELLOWTAIL CEVICHE TOSTADA
sustainable wild yellowtail, avocado, lime, jalapeño aioli 15.75
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla 13.25
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA TACOS
seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado 14.25
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas 15
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LAMB BIRRIA TACOS
folded corn tortilla, slow braised lamb shoulder, melted mexican cheeses, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo 14.75
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WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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VANILLA FLAN
caramel sauce, cinnamon sugar buñuelo 10.75
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SORBET TRIO
seasonal sorbets 8.25 / single scoop 3.50
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Socalo uses organic rice, beans, and corn tortillas; seasonal, local ingredients; as well as antibiotic/hormone-free meats and poultry. Socalo serves only sustainable seafood and is a member of James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program.
A 2% fee is added by the restaurant to all guest checks. This is not a gratuity or tip, and is not for services provided by employees or otherwise payable to the employees. Thank you for dining with us and supporting the restaurant.
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACO
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, blue corn tortilla, crispy jalapeño 4
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SOCAL DOBLADITA
folded blue corn tortilla, mexican cheese, kale, roasted corn, market veggies, chipotle aioli 4
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IMPOSSIBLE CHORIZO TACO
salsa macha, radish, onions, cilantro 4
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CALABACITAS TACO
crispy shallots, refried red beans, cotija cheese, salsa verde 4
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PORK BELLY AL PASTOR TACO
sweet and tangy chile sauce, pineapple salsita, mexican crema 4.25
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LAMB BIRRIA TACO
slow roasted lamb, tomatillo mint salsita 4.25
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WILD YELLOWTAIL CEVICHE TOSTADITA
sustainable wild yellowtail, lime, avocado, jalapeño aioli 7.50
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QUESO FUNDIDO
oaxacan cheese, impossible chorizo, chile oil, salsa fresca, tortilla chips 7.50
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BAKED NACHOS
oaxacan cheese, guacamole, refried beans, salsa fresca, vegetable escabeche, crema 8.50
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Socalo uses organic rice, beans, and corn tortillas; seasonal, local ingredients; as well as antibiotic/hormone-free meats and poultry. Socalo serves only sustainable seafood and is a member of James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program.
A 2% fee is added by the restaurant to all guest checks. This is not a gratuity or tip, and is not for services provided by employees or otherwise payable to the employees. Thank you for dining with us and supporting the restaurant.
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SALSA FLIGHT & CHIPS
macha, quemada, and diablo salsas 5
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACO
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, blue corn tortilla, crispy jalapeño 5
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SOCAL DOBLADITA
folded blue corn tortilla, mexican cheese, kale, roasted corn, market veggies, chipotle aioli 5
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LAMB BIRRIA TACO
folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb shoulder, melted mexican cheeses, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo 5
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WILD YELLOWTAIL CEVICHE TOSTADITA
sustainable wild yellowtail, lime, avocado, jalapeño aioli 7.50
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Gluten Free Available
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Socalo uses organic rice, beans, and corn tortillas; seasonal, local ingredients; as well as antibiotic/hormone-free meats and poultry. Socalo serves only sustainable seafood and is a member of James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program.
A 2% fee is added by the restaurant to all guest checks. This is not a gratuity or tip, and is not for services provided by employees or otherwise payable to the employees. Thank you for dining with us and supporting the restaurant.
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Tortilla Chips
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Guacamole
jalapeño, fresh lime, red onion, cilantro
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Salsa Macha
our signature nutty and spicy salsa for chips, tacos, quesadillas, roasted veggies, eggs, chicken, steak – well, almost anything!
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Salsa Quemada
charred tomato and tomatillo salsa for chips and grilled meats
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some like it hot! our spicy, tongue-tingling habanero salsa is perfect for chips, tacos and so much more.
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Salsa Verde
herbaceous green sauce for serving with grilled fish or roasted vegetables
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Organic Red Rice
pint - cilantro & lime
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Organic Red Beans
pint - cotija cheese
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Smoky Roasted Cauliflower
quart - chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese
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Corn Esquite
pint - chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese
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Organic Tortillas
dozen - corn tortillas handmade from Kernel of Truth organic, non-GMO masa
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Baby Gem TJ Caesar
serves 2 to 4 people as a side. roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilada, pickled chile
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. A 2% charge is added by the restaurant to all checks to help offer healthcare benefits to our employees.
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Quesadilla Kit
buttered flour tortillas, mexican cheeses, and roasted poblanos, crema, guacamole and salsa fresca
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slow braised lamb shoulder and its broth, organic tortillas, onion, and mint salsita
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Taco Kit
Includes: carne asada, citrus chicken, and jackfruit tinga tacos plus the following: Organic Corn Tortillas, Organic Red Rice & Beans, Guacamole, Chips, Salsas (macha, quemada, fresca), Toppings (shredded lettuce, mexican cheese, crema).
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Vegetarian Taco Kit
Includes: Impossible chorizo, roasted veggie & jackfruit tinga tacos plus the following: Organic Corn Tortillas, Red Rice & Beans, Guacamole, Chips, Salsas (macha, quemada, fresca), Toppings (shredded lettuce, mexican cheese, crema). Can be made vegan.
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Chicken Enchilada Kit
Includes: chicken enchiladas made with organic yellow corn tortillas hand-rolled with roasted corn relish, wild mushrooms, mexican cheeses, and guajillo sauce, plus the following: Baby Gem TJ Caesar, Organic Red Rice, Guacamole, Chips, Salsas (macha and quemada).
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baked or bake at home
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Deep Chocolate Border Brownie
with walnuts