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Paraiso Mexican Restaurant

1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC
Paraiso Main Menu
Cafe
Catering

Featured Items

  • Taco Trio

    Any 3 tacos, served on our handmade corn tortillas.

    $18.00
  • Brussels Sprouts

    Spicy peanut butter and cashew butter, avocado, mole crumble.

    $16.00
  • Chicken Burrito

    Grilled chicken , Mexican rice, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, chihuahua sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.

    $18.00

Paraiso Main Menu

Botanas

  • Totopos y Salsa

    House-made salsa Molcajete, Oaxaqueña and Salsa Verde, served with corn tortilla chips

    $15.00
  • Guacamole

    avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime served with tostadas

    $15.00
  • Guacamole Trio

    Guacamole trio, Macha Mango, Charcoal tomatillo and Cangrejo.

    $25.00
  • Extra Chips

    $3.00
  • Extra tortillas (3pcs)

    $5.00

Antojitos

  • Avocado Salad con Carnitas

    Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomatoes, red pockled daikon, red onion & feta cheese.

    $27.00
  • Duck Wonton Tortilla Soup

    $17.00
  • Mejillones en Curry

    Mussels curried in spicy cilantro coconut milk, served with corn bread

    $24.00
  • Tostada de Cangrejo

    Crab, guacamole, escabeche, mascarpone, cilantro

    $18.00
  • Tuna Tostada

    $21.00
  • Ensalada Paraiso

    Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, carrots, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas (vg)

    $13.00
  • Brussels Sprouts

    Spicy peanut butter and cashew butter, avocado, mole crumble.

    $16.00
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

    $17.00

Burritos

  • Carnitas Burrito

    Carnitas, Mexican rice, pickled red onion, habanero sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.

    $18.00
  • Carne Asada Burrito

    Carne de vaca ternera, grilled scallion, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and cook salsa verde.

    $19.00
  • Chicken Burrito

    Grilled chicken , Mexican rice, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, chihuahua sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.

    $18.00
  • Al Pastor Burrito

    Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers. served with cook salsa verde.

    $18.00
  • Shrimp Burrito

    Grilled shrimp, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, mango pico, salsa habanero. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa chihuahua.

    $19.00
  • Cauliflower Burrito

    Crispy cauliflower, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, avocado sauce, salsa verde, grilled scallions, crispy onion. Served with corn tortilla chips and pink mole sauce.

    $18.00

Quesadillas

  • Al Pastor Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese blend, al pastor pork shoulder, roasted poblano pepper, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro.

    $17.00
  • Steak Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese blend, Carne asada, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, cilantro, chiles escabeche.

    $18.00
  • Carnitas Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese blend, carnitas braised pork shoulder, pickled red onions, habanero salsa, pork rind crumbs, cilantro.

    $17.00
  • Quesabirria

    Braised lamb, onions, avocado sauce, consommé

    $22.00
  • Chicken Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese blend, adobo grilled chicken, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli.

    $17.00
  • Shrimp Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese blend, grilled shrimp seasoned with 7 spices, mango relish, mango habanero pico, cilantro.

    $18.00
  • Cauliflower Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese blend, roasted cauliflower, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, crispy plantains crumbs.

    $17.00
  • Tres Quesos Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese blend.

    $13.00

Mains

  • Pato y Hoisin Mole

    $40.00
  • Chicken Mole

    half chicken, grilled then roasted, served with mole sauce, fried plantains, served with a side of rice

    $32.00
  • Grilled Ribeye

    14 oz rib eye, macha marinade, grilled chili lime broccolini, roasted maitake mushrooms, squash blossom, dried mole crumble.

    $38.00
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  • Short Rib

    Braised short rib, mole verde, whipped potatoes, salsa macha, roasted corn, brussel sprouts.

    $35.00
  • Enchiladas Verdes

    Three sherred chicken enchiladas, gratinated cheese, creamy green sauce, romaina lettuce, cotija cheese, side of refrito pinto beans.

    $30.00
  • Branzino a la Brasa

    Chayote salad, garlid aioli, tortillas

    $42.00
  • Taquitos Dorados de Papas

    Three crispy flautas stuffed with potatoes and cheese, refrito pinto beans, red and green cabbage salad, red beet honey dressing.

    $28.00
  • Mexican Bowl

    Rice or Kale salad, pico de gallo, corn, black beans, crema fresca

    $24.00
  • Tetelas de Papas

    $24.00
  • NY Strip Steak

    $34.00

Tacos

All of our tacos are on hand pressed corn tortillas.
  • Taco Trio

    Any 3 tacos, served on our handmade corn tortillas.

    $18.00
  • 10 Taco Box

    10 tacos of your choice - mix and match!

    $55.00
  • 20 Taco Box

    20 tacos of your choice - mix and match!

    $85.00
  • Rice & Beans

  • Salsas

    $2.00
  • Birria Taco Trio

    Three braised lamb tacos, queso chihuahua, avocado sauce, served with consomé

    $23.00

Sides

Spicy cashew butter, avocado, mole crumbles
  • Frijoles Negros

    $8.00
  • Arroz

    $8.00
  • Yuca Frita

    $8.00
  • Plátanos y Queso Cotija

    $8.00
  • Esquite

    $8.00
  • Refried Pinto Beans

    $8.00
  • Side Of Fruit

    $5.00
  • Side Whipped Potatoes

    $8.00
  • Side Broccolini

    $8.00

Cafe

Coffees

  • Cafe de Paraiso

    $6.00
  • Cafe de Olla

    $5.00
  • Matcha Latte

    $5.00
  • Chai Latte

    $5.00
  • Abuelita Hot Chocolate

    $4.50
  • Espresso

    $3.00
  • Macchiato

    $3.50
  • Cortado

    $3.50
  • Cappuccino

    $5.00
  • Latte

    $5.00
  • Flat White

  • Americano

    $4.00
  • Redeye

    brewed coffee topped with a shot of espresso

    $4.00
  • Decaf

    $4.00
  • Brewed Drip Coffee

    $4.00
  • Cold Brew

    $4.00
  • Mr Black

    $12.00
  • Baileys

    $12.00
  • Nixta Corn Liqeur

    $12.00
  • Hot Tea

    $3.00

Desserts To-Go

  • Tres Leches

    $12.00
  • Torre de Chocolate

    $12.00
  • La Mora

    $12.00

Cocktails-To Go

Bring the flavors of Paraiso home! All of our cocktails to go include salts and dehydrated garnishes for the full experience.
  • Classic Lime Margarita

    $15.00
  • El Diablo

    $18.00
  • Passion Fruit Margarita

    Tequila, Passionfruit Juice, Triple sec, Lime

    $18.00
  • Hibiscus Margarita

    $18.00

N/A Beverages To-Go

  • Horchata (12oz bottle)

    Rice base, cinnamon, almond milk.

    $12.00
  • Hibiscus (12oz bottle)

    $10.00
  • Lemonade (12oz bottle)

    $10.00
  • La Pinita(12oz bottle)

    $8.00
  • Guava Juice (12oz bottle)

    $8.00
  • Orange Juice

    $4.00
  • Mexican Coke

    $4.00
  • Mexican Sprite

    $4.00
  • Diet Coke

    $3.00
  • Ginger Ale

    $3.00
  • Jarritos

    $4.00
  • Saratoga Still Water 750oz

    $6.00
  • Saratoga Sparkling Water 750oz

    $6.00
  • Topo-Chico Sparling Water 16oz

    $4.00
  • Cranberry juice (12oz bottle)

    $6.00

Full cakes

Our full cakes need 24h notice. Please email hola@paraisotaqueria.com for inquiries.
  • Tres Leches - full cake (24h notice required)

    $70.00
  • Torre de Chocolate - full cake (24h notice required)

    $70.00
  • Lemon Cake

    $25.00
  • Banana Bread

    $24.00

Catering

Catering trays

  • Blue heirloom Cornbread (half tray)

    $32.00
  • Mole (pint)

    $15.00
  • Mexican street corn casserole (half tray)

    $32.00
  • Brussels sprouts (half tray)

    $32.00
  • Papas con crema (half tray)

    $32.00

Pastries and cakes

Please place your order at the least 24hours in advance for us to be able to fulfill it. For inquiries please email hola@paraisotaqueria.com
  • Tres leches (half tray)

    $70.00
  • Torre de Chocolate (half tray)

    $70.00
  • Lemon cake

    $25.00
  • Banana bread

    $24.00
  • Mexican wedding cookies (40pcs)

    $80.00

Totopos

  • Guacamole & Tostadas (half tray)

    Serves 20

    $60.00
  • Chips and Salsa trio

    $60.00

Appetizers

  • Ensalada Paraiso (half tray)

    $35.00
  • Ceviche Acapulco (half tray)

    $55.00
  • Roasted Beet Salad (half tray)

    $35.00
  • Brussels Sprouts (half tray)

    $45.00

Sides

  • Rice (half tray)

    $25.00
  • Refried pinto beans (half tray)

    $25.00
  • Platanos

    $35.00
  • Yuca

    $40.00
  • Frijoles

    $25.00
  • Esquites

    $45.00

Yuca Frita

Paraiso Mexican Restaurant Location and Ordering Hours

(202) 544-4368
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
Open now • Closes at 9:45PM
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