The Painted Burro
ABOUT The Painted Burro features an exciting seasonal menu that highlights the diverse cuisines of Latin America. From our wonderfully flavored moles to our selection of grilled meats and fish to our extensive list of over 100 craft tequilas the goal at The Painted Burro is to impart our local chef-driven styles into modern interpretations of Latin American cuisine with a strong respect for tradition
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Desserts (To Go)
Burro Churros
- Default - $10.50
Fried dough sticks rolled in cinnamon + sugar, with warm chocolate dipping sauceTres Leches Cake
- Default - $12.60
milk-soaked vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche whipped cream, dulce dark rum
Tacos (To Go)
Crispy "Baja Style" Fish Taco
- Default - $8.40
fried fish, savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantroShort Rib "Double Stack" Taco
- Default - $8.93
crunchy + soft tortillas, tres quesos, beef carnitas, poblano + onions, mexican crema, cotijaCilantro Grilled Chicken Taco
- Default - $7.88
crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotijaPork Carnitas Taco
- Default - $8.93
tomatillo salsa verde, pineapple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortillaGulf Shrimp "Diablo" Taco
- Default - $7.88
spicy grilled shrimp, guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onionBirria Taco
- Default - $8.93
adobo grilled corn tortilla, tres quesos, adobo braised beef, cilantro, red onions, radish, birria sauceBuffalo Cauliflower Taco
- Default - $7.88
roasted cauliflower, buffalo sauce, avocado crema,, celery slaw, cotija, pepitasGrilled Squash Taco
- Default - $7.88
grilled yellow squash, zucchini, corn + mushroom puree, red onions, poblano, cotijaHeirloom Beet Taco
- Default - $7.88
roasted red + yellow beets, purple cabbage slaw, mango + citrus poblano salsa, cilantroChorizo De La Casa Taco
- Default - $7.88
sunny farm egg, potato, chipotle mayo, cilantro
Appetizers (To Go)
Nachos
- Default - $15.75
pork charro beans, cabbage & jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja & chipotle mayoChips & Guacamole
- Default - $13.65
avocados, cilantro, sea salt & white onion served with a side of corn tortilla chipsCholo Corn
- Default - $11.55
avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenneChipotle Queso Dip
- Default - $13.65
warm tres quesos + monterey pepper jack cheese, spicy pork chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, served with corn tortilla chipsPapas Bravas
- Default - $12.60
crispy potatoes, togarashi, aji amarillo aioliBrussels Sprouts
- Default - $13.65
bacon, herbs, pickled red onions, crema mexicana, orange + cholula vinaigretteShrimp Al Ajillo
- Default - $15.75
garlic, mezcal, chipotle butter, tres quesos, stone ground corn gritsTuna Ceviche
- Default - $17.85
lime, watermelon + mango, guacamole serrano, plantain chipsCharred Octopus
- Default - $16.80
toasted almond & apricot mole, roasted grapes, chili oil, radish & frisée saladDos Empanadas
- Default - $13.65
fried corn masa, tres quesos, beef, spinach, smoked tomato salsa, crema mexicana, radish & frisée salad, cotijaChips & Salsa
- Default - $3.15
corn tortilla chips and oven-roasted tomato salsaQuart of House Salsa
- Default - $16.80
over roasted tomato salsa (does not include tortilla chips)
Sides (To Go)
Side of Creamy Poblano Rice
- Default - $5.25
creamy yellow rice, poblano peppers + onions, cotijaSide of Kale + Plantains
- Default - $7.35
sautéed kale, white onions, crispy plantainsSide of Mexican Rice
- Default - $5.25
mexican red riceSide of Oaxaca Cheese Grits
- Default - $4.20
stone ground corn grits, tres quesosSide Vegetarian Beans
- Default - $3.15
refried vegetarian beansSide Pork Charro Beans
- Default - $3.15
pinto + black pork charro beansSide of Flour Tortillas
- Default - $3.15
three warm flour tortillasSide of Cabbage Slaw
- Default - $4.20
jalapeño cabbage slaw, pickled carrots, scallions
Salads (To Go)
Kale Salad
- Default - $13.65
tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressingHeirloom Beet Salad
- Default - $13.65
Roasted + yellow beets, arugula, avocado, candied walnuts, feta, pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette.Burro Salad
- Default - $16.80
grilled chicken, romaine, cherry tomato, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette
Cocktails To-Go
De La Casa Margarita
- Default - $13.00
old mexico blanco tequila, triple sec, limeBlood Orange Margarita
- Default - $14.00
old mexico blanco tequila, triple sec, blood orange, limeThe Tipsy Bee
- Default - $14.00
plantation rum, solerno, mango, pineapple, lime, jalapeno + honey syrupStrawberry Coconut Margarita
- Default - $15.00
old mexico blanco tequila, dry curaçao, housemade strawberry + coconut cream, limeCucumber Margarita
- Default - $14.00
cucumber-infused tequila, lime, agaveHibiscus Margarita
- Default - $14.00
hibiscus infused tequila, st. elder, lemon + limeClassic Paloma
- Default - $13.00
old mexico tequila, grapefruit, lime, fever tree grapefruit soda, salt rimLychee Martini
- Default - $14.00
platinum vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee purée, limeSpicy El Diablo Margarita
- Default - $14.00
jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, limeLuna Suprema
- Default - $16.00
lunazul reposado, pierre ferrand orange curaçao, lime, agaveMezcarita
- Default - $14.00
peloton de la muerte mezcal, agavero, lime
Tortas (To Go)
Chicken Milanesa Torta
- Default - $14.70
crispy chicken breast, tres quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic + chipotle aioliCarnitas Cubano Torta
- Default - $15.75
pork carnitas, sliced ham, swiss cheese, jicama + apple slaw, pork charro beans, salsa "mil islas", cilantro
Entrées (To Go)
Fajitas
- Default - $29.40
roasted garlic mojo, sautéed peppers + onions, cabbage, tomatillo jalapeño salsa, avocado, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream + homemade flour tortillasRoasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
- Default - $25.20
smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantroChimichanga
- Default - $25.20
staffed flour tortilla, chicken tinga, rice, black beans, corn, tres queso, ranchero mole, avocado dressing, crema mexicana, chipotle mayoPork Carnitas Enchiladas
- Default - $25.20
red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantroStreet Cart Chicken
- Default - $29.40
roasted half chicken, achiote-citrus marinade, kale & fried plantain, creamy poblano rice, tamarind butterBurro Rice Bowl
- Default - $22.05
fried rice, roasted shiitake mushrooms, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, sauteed kale, guacamole, chipotle aioli, tortilla chipsVegetable Enchiladas
- Default - $23.10
roasted asparagus, brussels sprouts, corn, kale, beet + green pea mole, tres quesos, roasted yellow beets
Kids (To Go)
Kids Quesadilla
- Default - $8.40
grilled flour tortilla with tres quesos and your choice of pork carnitas, grilled chicken or vegetarian refried beans side of corn, beans, sour cream and watermelonKids Dos Tacos
- Default - $8.40
two soft corn tortillas with tres quesos and your choice of pork carnitas, grilled chicken or vegetarian refried beans side of corn, beans, sour cream and watermelon
Visit Us
Our Location
Address
219 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, USSomerville, MassachusettsUnited StatesHours
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- Monday to Thursday
- 17:00:00 – 22:00:00
- Friday
- 17:00:00 – 23:00:00
- Saturday
- 16:00:00 – 23:00:00
- Sunday
- 16:00:00 – 21:00:00
phone
+16177760005
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