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Pampano Taqueria Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $25 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm; Sat-Sun, closed
  • Delivery Area:
    42th St. to 57th St., York Ave. to Fifth Ave.

lunch

para la mesa
Pez Espada Ahumado smoked swordfish / tomato / onion / cilantro / pickled jalapeños / tortilla chips       14
Guacamole avocado / tomato / onion / cilantro / tortilla chips       13
Sampling of Both       15
ceviches
Ceviche Tasting     (3) 26   (4) 30
Camarón shrimp / lime / avocado / chile habanero       14
Atún big eye tuna / pear tomatoes / cilantro / serrano / ginger-cucumber broth       14
Halibut halibut / cilantro / mint / mango       13
Mahi Mahi mahi mahi / citrus-tomato / chile serrano       13
Mariscos shrimp / scallops / octopus / tomato / cilantro / chile serrano       14
ensaladas
Ensalada D E Mariscos shrimp / scallops / octopus / calamari / baby spinach / lemon vinaigrette       15
Ensalada con Almendras arugula / pea shoots / cranberries / caramelized almonds / goat cheese / spicy balsamic vinaigrette       11
Ensalada Mixta mixed greens / pepitas / red onions / cherry tomatoes / fried queso fresco / roasted corn / serrano vinaigrette       12
para empezar
Pulpo a la Parilla grilled octopus / cactus / tomato / queso fresco / black olive caramel / lemon vinaigrette       13
Huarache de Res seared filet mignon / black bean puree / onions / manchego cheese / crispy flatbread       18
Tacos de Langosta lobster / flour tortilla / black bean puree / chile de árbol salsa / avocado / cilantro       18
Quesadillas de Pescado red snapper / oaxaca cheese / crema fresca / red and green salsas       12
Empanadas de Camarón shrimp / manchego cheese / pineapple-bell pepper relish / chile chipotle vinaigrette       13
Tiradito de Hamachi asian pear / tamarind sauce / fried quinoa / micro cilantro       15
Tacos de Filete filet mignon / soft corn tortilla / cilantro / onion / roasted tomatillo salsa       13
Huarache de Hongos caramelized onions / roasted wild mushrooms / goat cheese / truffle oil / crispy flatbread       16
sopas
Sopa de Elote corn puree / masa dumplings / huitlacoche puree / epazote       13
Sopa de Frijol black bean / queso fresco / sweet plantain / avocado / crispy tortilla       9
quesadillas y pepitos
Quesadilla de Camarón adobo shrimp / crispy flour tortilla / manchego cheese / arugula salad / cilantro pesto       17
Pepito skirt steak / flour tortilla / black bean puree / guacamole / manchego cheese / chipotle potatoes       15
Bocado de Camarón coconut guajillo rock shrimp / chipotle slaw / avocado / pickled jalapeño / french fries       18
platos fuertes
Halibut halibut / truffled boniato puree / crispy jalapeño / roasted corn vinaigrette       26
Chile Relleno de Mariscos roasted poblano pepper / mixed seafood / roasted tomato-chile guajillo sauce       21
Paella de Mariscos clams / mussels / shrimp / bay scallops / spanish chorizo / bomba rice       25
Camarones al Ajillo shrimp / tomato-almond pipian / sweet cor n-rajas tamal       25
Salmón al a Parrilla red chile marinated salmon / swiss chard-bacon-tomato / achiote citrus broth       24
Churrasco grilled skirt steak / white bean puree / grilled asparagus / wild mushroom escabeche       25
Pollo el Yucateco achiote marinated chicken / yucca fries / pickled white onions       23
Enchiladas de Jaiba jumbo crab meat / corn / spinach / onions / chihuahua cheese / roasted tomatillo sauce       23
Enchiladas Norteñas mexican style pulled pork / black bean / melted cheese / chile pasilla sauce       16
para acompañar
Yucca Frita yucca fries / roasted garlic mojo       5
Pláta Nos Fritos fried plantains       5
Season al Vegetable seasonal vegetables       6
Arroz & Frijoles Negros rice and black beans       5

lunch - menu fijo $28

first course
Choice of
Ceviche de Mariscos      
Ensalada Mixta      
Sopa de Frijol      
second course
Choice of
Tacos Baja      
Camarones Ajillo      
Churrasco      
third course
Choice of
Chocoflan      
Helados & Sorbets      

dinner

para la mesa
Pez Espada Ahumado smoked swordfish / tomato / onion / cilantro / pickled jalapeños / tortilla chips       15
Guacamole spicy on request. avocado / tomato / onion / cilantro / tortilla chips       14
Sampling of Both       16
ceviches
Ceviche Tasting     (3) 29   (4) 34
Camaron shrimp / lime / avocado / chile habanero       15
Atun big eye tuna / pear tomatoes / cilantro / serrano / ginger and cucumber broth       15
Halibut halibut / cilantro / mint / mango       14
Mahi Mahi mahi mahi / citrus-tomato / chile serrano       14
ensaladas $13
Ensalada con Almendras arugula / pea shoots / cranberries / caramelized almonds / goat cheese / spicy balsamic vinaigrette      
Ensalada Mixta mixed greens / pepitas / red onions / cherry tomatoes / fried queso fresco / roasted corn / serrano vinaigrette      
para empezar
Pulpoala Parilla grilled o c. topus / cactus / tomato / queso fresco / black olive caramel / lemon vinaigrette       15
Chicharron de Camaron crispy rock shrimp / coconut-guajillo / avocado vinaigrette       17
Tacos de Langosta lobster / flour tortilla / black bean puree / chile de arbol salsa / avocado / cilantro       18
Huarache de Res seared filet mignon / black bean puree / onions / manchego cheese / crispy masa flatbread       18
Quesadillas de Pescado red snapper / oaxaca cheese / crema fresca / red and green salsas       13
Empanad a S D E Camarón shrimp / manchego cheese / pineapple-bell pepper relish / chile chipotle vinaigrette       14
Tiradito de Hamachi asian pear / tamarind sauce / fried quinoa / micro cilantro       18
Tacos de Filete filet mignon / soft corn tortilla / cilantro / onion / tomatillo salsa       15
Huarache de Hongos caramelized onion / roasted wild mushrooms / goat cheese / truffle oil / crispy flatbread       16
sopas
Sopa de Elote corn puree / masa dumplings / huitlacoche puree / epazote       13
Sopa de Frijol black bean soup / queso fresco / sweet plantain / avocado / crispy tortilla       10
platos fuertes
Salmón a la Parrilla red chile marinated salmon / swiss chard-bacon-tomato / achiote citrus broth       25
Robálo Placido black bass / soft corn tortilla / black bean puree / sweet plantain chutney / roasted tomato-chile chipotle sauce       30
Paella de Mariscos shrimp / clams / mussels / scallops / spanish chorizo / calamari / bomba rice       28
Camarones al Ajillo shrimp / tomato-almond pipian / sweet corn-rajas tamal       28
Halibut halibut / truffled boniato puree / crispy jalapeño / roasted corn vinaigrette       32
Merluza chilean sea bass / roasted fingerling potatoes / tomato-olive sauce / pickled poblano peppers       29
Caldo de Mariscos shrimp / mussels / scallops / catch of the day / marble potatoes / aji amarillo       29
Bacalao Negro chipotle-miso marinated black cod / asparagus / citrus-tequila aioli       28
Callos de Hacha pan seared scallops / papas bravas / crispy serrano ham / orange-oregano mojo       32
Pollo el Yu Cateco achiote marinated chicken / yucca fries / pickled white onions       24
Churrasco grilled beef tenderloin / white bean puree / grilled asparagus / wild mushroom escabeche       32
Cerdo a los Tres Chiles braised pork shoulder / sun dried chile peppers / piloncillo / rice-manchego croquette / watermelon radish       29
Chef's 5 Course Tasting Menu       50
With Wine Pairings       add 25
With Tequila Pairings       add 25
para acompañar $6
Yucca Frita yucca fries / roasted garlic mojo      
Platanos Fritos fried plantains      
Seasonal Vegetable sauteed seasonal vegetable      
Arroz & Frijoles Negros rice and black beans      
postres
Mousse Cake brownie / peanut butter mousse / nutella mousse / caramelized banana       9
Pastel de Elote warm corn cake / coconut ice cream / hibiscus sauce       9
Yuzu Tart lemon and yuzu curd / toasted meringue / coconut caramel sauce / tequila gelee       9
Chocoflan dark chocolate / caramel flan / candied pecans       9
Angel Food Cake mascarpone pastry cream / strawberry sorbet / pistachio brittle / balsamic       9
Passion Fruit Cheese Cake passion fruit mousse / orange / citrus foam       9
Nieves & Helados       6
cafés especiales
Martini de Espresso patron xo cafe / espresso shot / patron citronge       11
Café con Chocolate cappuccino / chocolate abuelita / godiva       8
Café de Olla coffee / orange zest / cinnamon / piloncillo       4
Cappuccino espresso / steamed milk / cinnamon       5
Chocolate Abuelita mexican chocolate / steamed milk / cinnamon       5
camomile / mint / earl gray / english breakfast orange pekoe / green       3

taqueria menu

Combo $2.95 Add rice, beans, chips, Salsa and Soft Drink to Any Individual Item

tacos $3.25
Pollo grilled chicken / corn tortilla      
Camaron mexican style shrimp / black bean puree / flour tortilla      
Alambre grilled chicken or steak / flour tortilla / poblano rajas / melted cheese      
Ca R N E Asada grilled hanger steak / corn tortilla      
Pescado sautéed king fish / flour tortilla / napa cabbage / chipotle sauce      
Chilorio mexican style pulled pork / flour tortilla      
Vegetariano chile poblano rajas / onion / zucchini / mushrooms      
tortas $8.50
Pollo grilled chicken      
Camaron mexican style shrimp / black bean puree      
Alambre grilled chicken or steak / poblano rajas / melted cheese      
Carn E Asada grilled hanger steak      
Pescado sautéed king fish / napa cabbage / chipotle sauce      
Chilorio mexican style pulled pork      
Vegetariano chile poblano rajas / onion / zucchini / mushrooms      
burritos $8.50
Pollo grilled chicken      
Camaron mexican style shrimp / black bean puree      
Alambre grilled chicken or steak / poblano rajas / melted cheese      
Ca Rne Asada grilled hanger steak      
Pescado sautéed king fish / napa cabbage / chipotle sauce      
Chilorio mexican style pulled pork      
Vegetariano chile poblano rajas / onion / zucchini / mushrooms      
quesadillas
Cheese $6.50 / Other $8.50
Pollo grilled chicken      
Camaron mexican style shrimp / black bean puree      
Alambre grilled chicken or steak / poblano rajas      
Carne Asada grilled hanger steak      
Pescado sautéed king fish / napa cabbage / chipotle sauce      
Chilorio mexican style pulled pork      
Vegetariano chile poblano rajas / onion / zucchini / mushrooms      
taste the season primavera
Per Guest $50 / With Mezcal or Wine Pairings $75. Experience Our Spring Tasting Menu Featuring Fresh Mexican Seasonal Ingredients
Amuse ceviche mixto / octopus / bay scallop / shrimp / tomatoes / red onion / cilantro / piquin peppers      
Salpicon de Jaiba crab salad tostada / roasted corn / pickled jalapenos / tomatoes / avocado      
Smoked limon- los Nahuales Silver / Caramelized Lemon / Agave Nectar Cava sangria, Strawberry / Mint / White Grape / Brandy      
Tortias de Huanzontle south american broccolini patties / roasted tomato broth / manchego / chive oil      
Mezcal- los Nahuales Silver vino- Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay (chile)      
Pescado pan seared robalo / mango chutney / spring pea puree / guajillo vinaigrette      
Mezcal- los Nahuales Reposado vino- Borsao Garnacha (spain)      
Carne grilled beef tenderloin / baby zuchinni salad / mole / avocado puree      
Mezcal- los Nahuales Anejo vino- Loca Linda Malbec (argentina)      
Frutas Y Nieve fruit carpaccio / coconut gelato / pina colada sauce      
Mocha frio- los Nahuales Reposado / Dark Chocolate / Milk / Cinnamon / Vanilla Whipped Cream Tannat Dessert Wine (uruguay)      

cocktails

bebidas especiales
Margarita Pampano agavales blanco / hibiscus / frozen       12
Margarita de la Casa agavales blanco       12
Agave Oro Margarita gran centenario silver / agavero / agave nectar       14
Margarita Sureña tanteo tropical / mango / peach schnapps / lime       13
Margarita de Tamar Indo el jimador blanco / tamarind / lime / chile piquin salt       13
Esencia Mojito Martini white rum / red grape / mint / lime / cava       14
Mojito a la Parrilla bacardi "select" rum /grilled pineapple / piloncillo /mint       13
Espiritu Inca pisco / lemon / lime / ginger / carrot       12
champaña y espumosos
Saniger Brut Cava penedes / spain       12
Llopart Brut Rose Cava / Reserva penedes / spain / 2006       18
vino blanco
Pinot Grigio graffigna "centenario reserve" / sau juan / argentina / 2011       11
Albariño castro martin / rias biaxas / spain / 2009       14
Viura muga / rioja / spain / 2010       11
Torrontes ave / cafayate / argentina / 2008       12
Chardonnay marques de casa concha / limari / chile / 2009       15
vino rosado
Pinot Noir-carmenere william fevre, "la mision" maipo valley / chile / 2008       11
vino tinto
Pinot Noir pacifico sur / reserve / curico valley / chile / 2010       13
Tempranillo campo viejo / reserva / rioja / spain / 2006       15
Garnacha borsao / borja / spain / 2009       12
Malbec diseño / mendoza / argentina / 2009       14
Cabernet Sauvignon toro de piedra / colchagua valley / chile / 2009       14
B.r. Cohn / Olive Hill Estates / Sonoma Valley / California / 2007       17
sangria
Gl $10 / Pitcher $38
House Red vodka / triple sec / pineapple / apple      
House White rum / peach schnapps / orange / white grape / soda      
cervezas $7
Bohemia      
Pacifico      
Negra Modelo      
Dos Equis      
Corona      
Tecate      
Clausthaler      
michelada $8
Beer      
Ice      
Lime Juice      
Salted Glass      

hora feliz

Monday-friday: 5pm-7pm

bebidas $6
Margarita Pampano el jimador blanco / hibiscus      
Margarita de la Casa el jimador blanco      
Mojito Maracuya passion fruit rum / mint / lime      
cervezas $4
Negra Modelo      
Corona      
Dos Equis      
Pacifico      
Tecate      
Corona Lite      
Bohema      
vino $6
Torrontes / Dante Robino / mendoza, Argentina / 2010      
Garnacha / Borsao / Borja / Spain / 2009      
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