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lunch

lunch prix fixe $19
Choice of Watercress & Jicama Salad or Flautas con Guacamole
Pescado con Hoja Santa or Chicken in Mole of Day
Dessert & Coffee or Tea
antojitos
Flautas rolled chicken tacos, crisply fried and served with guacamole				10
Salpicón de Pescado snapper hash cooked with tomato, scallion, jalapeño and aromatic spices				9
Chilaquiles crisp corn tortilla strips, shredded sautéed chicken, sour cream and cheese baked in a casserole with creamy tomatillo sauce				10
Tamal del Día tamal of day				9
Guacamole coarsely mashed avocado seasoned with tomato, scallion, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice				9
Caldo del Día soup of the day
ensaladas $8
Ensalada de Jícama watercress, tomato and jícama salad in zarela’s vinaigrette
Ensalada Tropical field greens, jicama, orange slices and hibiscus flowers tossed with citrus vinaigrette, garnished with cotija cheese
platos fuertes
Camarones con Coco shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh jalapeño, cilantro and shredded coconut				17
Camarones Enchipotlados shrimp sautéed in olive oil with sliced garlic and smoky chipotle chile				16
Chile Relleno del Dia different varieties of fresh and dried chiles with assorted fillings and sauces priced daily
Enchiladas de Pollo corn tortillas filled with chicken and cheese, baked with mole of day or red chile sauce				15
Quesadillas de Huitlacoche corn tortillas filled with sautéed huitlacoche, poblano chiles and queso blanco served with spicy caldillo de tomate				13
Salmon a las Brasas chipotle-grilled salmon served with chipotle aioli, cucumber relish and jicama escabeche				17
Pescado con Hoja Santa seared whole trout flavored with hoja santa, tomatillo and garlic purée				14
Pollo Asado grilled, boneless chicken breast marinated with chipotle chiles, garlic and lime				14
Cochinita Píbil yúcatan-style pork shoulder marinated with achiote & sour oranges and slow cooked, served in banana leaf with red onion, habanero chile & orange relish				16
Higado Encebollado pan fried liver marinated in pickled jalapeño juice and worcestershire sauce, served with sautéed onions, crispy bacon & pickled jalapeño slices				14
Fajitas grilled, marinated skirt steak served with guacamole, salsa & miniature home made flour tortillas				19

family-style - lunch 1 $30

Per Person

antojitos
Flautas rolled chicken tacos, crisply fried and served with guacamole
Ensalada de Jicama watercress, tomatoes and jícama dressed with zarela’s special vinaigrette
Chilaquiles Verdes crisp corn tortilla strips, shredded sautéed chicken, sour cream and white cheddar cheese baked with tangy tomatillo sauce
platos fuertes
Salmon a las Brasas spicy grilled salmon served room temperature with chipotle aioli and jicama escabeche
Pollo con Mole del Dia chicken braised in the chef’s mole selection of the day
verduras y más
Arroz con Crema rice baked with sour cream, white cheddar cheese, poblano chile strips and corn
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and arbol chiles
postre
Pastry Chef’s Special Dessert Tasting coffee or tea

family-style - lunch 2 $35

Per Person

antojitos
Flautas rolled chicken tacos, crisply fried and served with guacamole
Watercress-jicama Salad
Queso Fundido baked chihuahua cheese with homemade chorizo and pickled jalapeño chiles served with flour tortillas
platos fuertes
Camarones Tia shrimp sautéed with garlic, jalapeño parsley and white wine
cuquita
Pollo con Mole chicken braised in the celebratory dish of mexico made with ancho and mulato chiles, tomatoes, dried fruits, nuts and chocolate
Fajitas grilled marinated skirt steak served with salsa, guacamole and flour tortillas
verduras y más
Arroz con Crema rice baked with sour cream, white cheddar cheese, poblano chile strips and corn
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and arbol chiles
postre
Pastry Chef’s Special Dessert Tasting coffee or tea

dinner

antojitos
Queso Fundido baked chihuahua cheese with either chorizo or picked jalapenos slices. served with flour tortillas				11
With Chorizo and Jalapenos				12
Chile Relleno del Día different varieties of fresh and dried chiles with assorted fillings and sauces priced daily
Flautas rolled chicken tacos, crisply fried & served with guacamole				11
Enchiladas de Pollo corn tortillas filled with chicken and cheese, baked with a mole or tomatillo and sesame seed sauce				12
Salpicón de Pescado snapper hash cooked with tomato, scallion, jalapeño & aromatic spices				11.50
Chilaquiles crisp corn tortilla strips, shredded sautéed chicken, sour cream and white cheese baked in a casserole with either a tangy tomatillo or ranchera sauce			11	12
Ostiones Fritos crisply fried oysters served with jalapeno aioli and pickled red onions				12.50
Tamal del Día tamal of the day				10
Tostadas de Jaiba corn tostadas topped with a crab meat, jalapeno, caper and cilantro salad in a lime, olive oil dressing				12.50
Guacamole coarsely mashed avocado seasoned with tomato, scallion, cilantro, jalapeño & lime juice				10.50
caldo
Caldo of the Day soup of the day
ensaladas
Ensalada Tropical field greens, jicama, orange slices, and hibiscus flowers, tossed with citrus vinaigrette , garnished with a sprinkling of cotija cheese				9
Ensalada de Jícama watercress and jícama salad in zarela’s vinaigrette				8.50
platos fuertes vegetarianos y del mar
Crepas de Huitlacoche layered corn crepes topped with huitlacoche, poblano chiles ,sour cream and cheese. served with caldillo de tomate				19
Camarones con Chile-limon grilled shrimp served with tart chile limon sauce				18.50
Camarones Enchipotlados shrimp and garlic sauteed with a smoky, spicy chipotle sauce				18.50
Salmón con Lentejas pan seared salmon served on a bed of lentils with plantains, and guajillo chile				19.50
Pescado en Salsa Verde pan-seared whole trout in a fragrant hoja santa-jalapeño sauce				17
Pescado del Día fish of the day
del gallinero
Manchamanteles de Pato roasted half duck served with a tomato red chile sauce with dried apricots, prunes, raisins and pineapple				21
Pollo con Naranja chicken braised in orange liqueur, habanero chile, fresh orange and lime juices, and mint				17
Escabeche de Pollo Oriental grilled whole chicken breast seasoned with a peppery spice paste in a light chicken broth with habanero chile, grilled onion and roasted garlic head				18.50
del corral
Cochinita Pibíl yucatán-style pork shoulder marinated with achiote and sour oranges and slow cooked. served in a banana leaf with a red onion, habanero chile and orange relish				18
Fajitas grilled marinated skirt steak, served with salsa, guacamole and flour tortillas				22
Barbacoa de Carnero shredded lamb barbacoa slow-roasted in an ancho chile adobo over avocado leaves				20
Hígado Encebollado pan fried liver marinated in pickled jalapeño juice and worcestershire sauce. served with onions and bacon				16.50
verduras y más
Espinacas spinach and pinto beans sauteed in pico de gallo				7
Calabacitas con Queso zucchini with corn and cheese sautéed with tomatoes, scallions, jalapeños and cilantro				8
Tortitas de Broccoli pan-fried broccoli cakes served with a spicy caldillo de tomate				9.50
Arroz con Crema rice baked with sour cream, white cheddar cheese, poblanos and corn			sm 4.50	lg 6.50
Verdura del Dia fresh, seasonal vegetable of the day
Frijoles Colados pureed black beans flavored with avocado leaves and árbol chiles				4.50
Platanos fried plantain slices served with oaxacan mole				7.50
Salsa de Habanero chef’s homemade hot sauce				2
Tortillas de Harina homemade miniature flour tortillas. 4 per order				2
Tortillas a las Brasas grill-toasted thin corn tortillas sprinkled with chile limón. 3 per order				1.50

family-style - dinner 1 $35

Per Person

antojitos
Flautas rolled chicken tacos, crisply fried and served with guacamole
Ensalada de Jicama watercress, tomatoes and jícama dressed with zarela’s special vinaigrette
Queso Fundido baked chihuahua cheese with homemade chorizo or pickled jalapeño chiles, served with flour tortillas
platos fuertes
Salmon a las Brasas spicy grilled salmon served room temperature with chipotle aioli and jicama escabeche
Enchiladas de Mole del Dia corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and cheese, baked with special mole of the day
Cochinita Pibil yucatan-style pork shoulder, marinated with achiote an sour oranges and slow-cooked, served on a banana leaf with red onion, habanero, red onion orange relish
verduras y más
Arroz con Crema rice baked with sour cream, white cheddar cheese, poblano chile strips and corn
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and arbol chiles

family-style - dinner 2 $42

antojitos
Flautas rolled chicken tacos, crisply fried and served with guacamole
Salpicon de Pescado snapper hash cooked with tomatoes, scallions, jalapeño, and aromatic spices
Chilaquiles crisp corn tortilla strips, shredded sautéed chicken, sour cream and white cheddar cheese baked with tangy tomatillo sauce
platos fuertes
Camarones con Coco shrimp sautéed with jalapeño, cilantro, garlic and freshly grated coconut
Pollo con Mole del Dia chicken braised in the chef’s mole selection of the day
Fajitas grilled, marinated skirt steak served with salsa, guacamole and homemade flour tortillas
verduras y más
Arroz con Crema rice baked with sour cream, white cheddar cheese, poblano chile strips and corn
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and arbol chiles
Quelites winter greens sauteed with garlic, arbol chiles and bacon

family-style - dinner 3 $48

antojitos
Salpicon de Pescado snapper hash cooked with tomatoes, scallions, jalapeño, and aromatic spices
Chilaquiles crisp corn tortilla strips, shredded sautéed chicken, sour cream and white cheddar cheese baked with tangy tomatillo sauce
Chile Relleno del Dia roasted poblano chile filled with shredded beef, fruit and olives, topped with creamy walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds
Ensalada de Jicama watercress, tomatoes and jícama dressed with zarela’s special vinaigrette
platos fuertes
Camarones Enchipotlados shrimp sautéed with garlic and smoky chipotle sauce
Pollo con Mole del Dia chicken braised in chef’s mole selection of the day
Fajitas grilled, marinated skirt steak served with salsa, guacamole and homemade flour tortillas
verduras y más
Arroz con Crema rice baked with sour cream, white cheddar cheese, poblano chile strips and corn
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and arbol chiles
Quelites winter greens sauteed with bacon and arbol chiles
postre
Pastry Chef’s Special Dessert Tasting coffee or tea
cocktail function - appetizer $60
Per guest. Can Be Served Buffet or Seated Family-style
Queso Fundido baked chihuahua cheese with chorizo and pickled jalapenos, served with flour tortillas
Chiles Relleno del Dia chef’s daily selection of chile of the day
Flautas con Guacamole rolled chicken tacos crisply fried and served with guacamole
Tamales corn masa with chef’s filling of the day, steamed in corn husk
Escabeche de Jicama diced jicama, carrots, and zucchini dressed with spicy chipotle dressing
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and chile arbol
bar $60
Per Guest (based on 2-hour function)
Zarela’s Famous margaritas, beer, wine, Sangria and 'call' Liquor Cocktails (premium Labels Are Not included)

catering

simply classical lunch
Chips, Salsas and Guacamole
Salmón a las Brasas grilled salmon served room temperature with cucumber and jicama relishes and spicy mayonnaise
Fajitas grilled, marinated skirt steak served with miniature homemade flour tortillas, guacamole and salsa
Arroz con Crema creamy rice baked with corn, poblano chiles and cheese
Platanitos con Mole sweet plantain slices served with mole de xico mole
Ensalada de Jícama watercress and jicama salad topped with zarela’s special vinaigrette
veracruz dinner - appetizers
Picadas miniature corn tortillas topped with pureed avocado and tomatillo sauce
Mariquitas con Salsa Macha green plantain chips served with spicy peanut and garlic sauce
Tostadas de Salpicón de Jaiba miniature tostadas topped with crab hash
veracruz dinner - buffet
Pollo en Chile Seco chicken cooked in an orange, vanilla, and chiltepín chile sauce
Camarones a la Pimienta shrimps sautéed with sliced, jalapeños, onions, garlic and black pepper with a jalapeño aioli
Machuca de Plátano mashed plantains flavored with garlic and jalapeño
Frijoles en Achulchut black beans with chayotes, tomatoes, jalapeño chiles and toasted pumpkin seeds
Ensalada de Nopalitos cactus pads, tomato, onion, jalapeño chiles, and cilantro salad
traditional buffet dinner - passed appetizers
Salpicón de Pescado snapper hash sautéed with jalapeño, cilantro and aromatic spices, served on miniature tostadas
Sopes corn masa tarts topped with salsa ranchera, tomatillo salsa, cotija cheese and homemade chorizo
traditional buffet dinner - buffet
Chiles Ancho Nana Luz marinated ancho chile filled with savory beef picadillo, served with roasted tomato sauce
Camarones Enchipotlados shrimp and garlic sautéed with smokey, chipotle chile sauce
Chilaquiles Verdes crispy tortilla strips, sautéed chicken and cheddar cheese baked with tangy tomatillo sauce
Arroz con Crema creamy rice baked with corn, poblano chiles and cheese
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and arbol chiles
Ejotes Guisados green beans sautéed with tomato poblano salsa and topped with crumbled cotija cheese
make your own taco party
This Party Made Famous by Zarela Allows Guests to Create Their Own Tacos While Gathering Around a Table of Freshly Made tortillas, Savory Fillings and Tasty Toppings
Chips and Salsas Buffet fillings for tacos
Tinga de Pollo shredded chicken sautéed with chipotle chiles and onions
Camarones Rancheros shrimp sautéed with tomato poblano salsa and aromatic spices
Picadillo Dulce ground beef flavored with olives, golden raisins and onions. homemade flour tortillas (corn available on request)
Pico de gallo, Tomatillo salsa, Pickled Red Onion escabeche, Jalapeño slices, Cotija Goat Cheese
Arroz con Crema rice baked with sour cream, corn and poblano chile strips
Frijoles Colados black beans flavored with avocado leaves and arbol chiles
Ensalada de Repollo cabbage and fresh mint salad topped with zesty garlic vinaigrette
tropical veracruz cocktail party
Mariquitas con Salsa Macha green plantain chips served with spicy peanut & garlic sauce
Jalapeños Rellenos marinated jalapeño chiles filled with chicken picadillo
Ensalada de Palmitos pureed hearts of palm flavored with garlic, olive oil and scallion, served on toasted baguette rounds
Picadas con Dos Salsas miniature tortillas topped with tomatillo avocado salsa or tomato and chipotle chile sauce
Alambres de Camaron con Chipoltle shrimp sautéed with garlic and spicy chipotle chile sauce, served on skewers
Plátanos Rellenos mashed plantain "cigars" filled with beans or cheese
zarela’s classical cocktail party
Chips and Salsas pico de gallo & tomatillo
Flautas con Guacamole cocktail size rolled chicken tacos crisply fried and served with guacamole
Sopes corn masa tarts served with assorted toppings; salsa ranchera, tomatillo-avocado puree, cotija cheese, homemade chorizo
Tinga de Pollo shredded chicken flavored with smoked chiles, onion and tomato, served on miniature tostadas & topped with pickled red onion escabeche
Salpicón de Pescado snapper hash sautéed with jalapeño, cilantro and aromatic spices, served on miniature tostadas
Alambres de Pollo con Salsa de Cacahuate grilled chicken skewers served with spicy peanut sauce
Albóndigas con Salsa de Chipotle meatballs served in a smoky chipotle chile sauce

cocktail drink

cocteles
Margarita de Zarela famous blend-silver tequila, triple sec & fresh lime served with or without salt
On the Rocks				10
Straight Up				11
Frozen				11
Fruit flavors: mango, guava, Passion fruit, strawberry, raspberry, Pomegranate				1.50
Michelada dos xx lager, lime, tabasco, worcestershire and maggi sauces, served over ice with a salted rim				8
Agua Fresca fresh, seasonal fruit drink of day with choice of tequila, vodka or rum				10
Petrolero herradura silver tequila, maggi and lime				10
Mango Enchilado silver and tanteo jalapeño tequilas, lime and mango served on the rocks with a spicy, salted rim				11
Cava Apasionada cava flavored with tart passion fruit				12
Paloma Picante hornitos tequila, lime and grapefruit served on the rocks with a spicy rim				10
La Bandera individual shots of corazón blanco, lime juice and sangrita				12
Cuba Libre the classic-silver rum and coca-cola				9
Sangria red wine, brandy and tropical juices marinated with fresh, seasonal fruit				9
cerveza $7
Dosxx Lager & Amber
Modelo Especial
Negra Modelo
Sol
Pacifico
Bohemia
Tecate
Amstel Light
tequila
Herradura Blanco				10
Casa Noble Crystal				11
Herradura Reposado				11
Casa Noble Reposado				12
Herradura Añejo				12
Casa Noble Añejo				16
Herradura Suprema				55
Cazadores Blanco				10.50
Inocente				11
Cazadores Reposado				11.50
Partida Blanco				12
Sauza Tres Generaciones				13
Partida Reposado				13
Sauza Commemorativo				9
Don Julio Blanco				13
Sauza Hornitos				9
Don Julio Reposado				14
Patron Silver				12
Don Julio Añejo				15
Patron Reposado				13
Gran Centenario Plata				12
Patron Añejo				14
Cabo Wabo Blanco				10
Patron Platinum				40
Cabo Wabo Reposado				11
Milagro Blanco				9
Chinaco Blanco				10
Milagro Añejo				11
Chinaco Reposado				12
Milagro Romance R/a				20
El Mayor Blanco				11
Milagro Rep Select Barrel				25
El Mayor Reposado				13
Oro Azul Blanco				8
El Mayor Añejo				14
Oro Azul Añejo				11
Corazón Blanco				10
Cuervo Gold				9
Corazón Reposado				12
Cuervo 1800				10
901 Blanco				11
Cuervo Platinum				14
Corzo Blanco				10
Cuervo Traditional				11
Tanteo (infused) tropical, jalapeño, Chocolate				10
mezcal
Del Maguey				1
Chichicapa				14
San Luis del Rio				14
Santo Domingo Albarado				14
Los Amantes Joven				12
Ilegal Mezcal Joven				11

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