Barbakoa Tacos and Tequila

Barbakoa Tacos and Tequila Menu

(630) 852-2333
1341 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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Brunch Barbakoa Sides

Brunch Barbakoa Sides
Toast
$3.00
Bacon
$5.00
Roasted Potatoes
$5.00
Zape Pinto Beans
$5.00
Chorizo
$5.00
Chimichurri Fries
$7.00
Black Beans
$5.00
Onions, tomatoes and fresco cheese.
Plantains
5.00
Vegetarian.

$Brunch Ceviches

Ceviches
Shrimp Ceviche
$9.00
Shrimp from the Mexican gulf, passion fruit leche de tigre, morita chile, agave nectar and sweet potato. Served with plantain chips and homemade crackers.
Tuna Ceviche
$9.00
Ahi tuna, cilantro, serrano broth, avocado, red onion and grilled pineapple. Served with plantain chips and homemade crackers.
Amarillo Mixto Ceviche
$9.00
Shrimp, octopus, yellow aji, red onion and toasted Peruvian corn. Served with plantain chips and homemade crackers.
Any Two Ceviches
$17.00
Served with plantain chips and homemade crackers.
Any Three Ceviches
24.00
Served with plantain chips and homemade crackers.

$Brunch Soups and Salads


Romaine and Black Kale Ceasar Salad
$9.00
Made Mexican style with hand torn croutons, Serrano-cotija cheese dressing.
Chopped Salad
$9.00
Organic lettuce, tomato, Zape bean, cucumber, carrot, local corn, red onion, raspberry vinaigrette with fresco cheese.
Seasonal Fruit
$9.00
Fresco cheese, crispy tortilla strips in a citrus-vanilla vinaigrette.
Tortilla Soup
7.50
Made Mexican style with pasilla, chicken broth, pulled roasted Amish chicken, avocado, Cotija cheese, tortilla strips, and homemade crema.

$Breakfast

Breakfast
Sunny Side Eggs Yucatan Style
$10.00
Served over a homemade tortilla with zape beans, habanero-tomato salsa, ham, sweet fried plantains and green peas.
Scrambled Egg Tacos
$9.00
Zape beans, rustic salsa, fresco cheese and avocado. With spicy potatoes.
The Works Torta
$13.00
Slow roasted natural raised pork, red onions, asadero cheese, fried egg and bacon in a spicy habanero salsa on a brioche roll. With a side of spicy potatoes.
Mexico City Chilaquiles
$9.00
Corn tortillas, fresco and oaxacan cheese with cascabel-arbol salsa or roasted tomatillo creamy salsa with a fried egg.
Skirt Steak and Eggs
$17.00
Served with zape beans and spicy Spanish paprika potatoes with Manchego cheese.
Mexican French Toast
$9.00
Served with fresh fruit, candied pumpkin seeds and guava-piloncillo tequila agave.
Barbakoa Masa Pancakes
$9.00
Mescal guava marmalade, almond whip cream and agave orange syrup.
Chicken and Waffles
15.00
Savory spiced fried chicken, coconut waffles topped with tequila maple syrup, cinnamon, whipped cream and berries. Served with guava and maple syrup.

$Starters


Traditional Guacamole
$10.00
Jalapeno, tomato, onion, lime and cilantro. Vegetarian.
Pina Guacamole
$10.00
Habanero, lime, cucumber, corn, onion and pineapple. Vegetarian.
Tostada Nachos
$10.00
Black beans, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, crema and guacamole.
Sopes
$10.00
Crispy corn masa boats with chicken, picadilo and rajas.
Flautas
$9.00
4 chicken flautas served with guacamole, lettuce, crema and pico de gallo.
Quesadilla
$9.00
Flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, guacamole, crema and pico de gallo.
Queso Fundido
$14.00
Melted chihuahua cheese with choice of shrimp, mushrooms or chorizo. Topped with pickled onions and served with tortillas and chimichurri sauce on the side.
Empanadas
$3.00
Choice of chopped picadillo or cheese with spinach. Served with chimichurri.
Chicken Tamales
$10.00
Homemade corn tamales stuffed with roasted chicken with tinga sauce, steamed in a corn husk, topped with tomato-garlic sauce, fresco cheese and crema.
Pork Tamales
$10.00
Homemade pork tamales stuffed with slow roasted pork in verde sauce, steamed in banana leaf and topped with kolito sauce, fresco cheese and crema.
Grande Shrimp Ceviche
$13.00
Shrimp, lime juice, cilantro, onions, cucumber, avocado and a touch of tomato. Served with crackers.
Cheese Curds
$10.00
Tempura battered and topped with chorizo chili and chipotle crema.
Tortita Sliders
$12.00
Short rib, tinga chicken or roasted pork sliders served with guacamole and caramelized onions.
Pastor Ahi Tuna Kale and Roasted Beet Salad
$16.00
With piquillo peppers, cherry tomatoes, caramelized pecans, shaved manchego cheese in agave balsamic-morita vinaigrette.
Pineapple-Avocado Salad
9.00
With arugula, strawberries, pepitas, cabrales cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette.

$Salads and Soup


Caesar Salad
$9.00
Romaine, croutons, manchego cheese, onions, hard boiled egg, and Caesar dressing.
Mexican Cobb Salad
$9.00
Arugula and Romaine lettuce, egg, avocado, corn, tomato, bell peppers, red beets, black beans, tortilla strips and chipotle ranch.
Tortilla Soup
7.50
Pulled roasted chicken with pasilla, chicken broth, avocado, fresco cheese, tortilla strips and crema.

$Tacos


Picadillo Taco
$2.50
Savory ground beef, carrots, tomatoes, fresco cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo.
Picadillo Taco Plate
$12.00
3 tacos. Savory ground beef, carrots, tomatoes, fresco cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
Rajas Con Queso Taco
$2.50
Fire roasted poblano chiles, potatoes, corn, crema, chihuahua cheese and fresco cheese. Vegetarian.
Rajas Con Queso Taco Plate
$12.00
3 tacos. Fire roasted poblano chiles, potatoes, corn, crema, chihuahua cheese and fresco cheese. Vegetarian.
Chicken Taco
$2.50
Roasted chicken, smoky homemade tinga sauce and fresco cheese.
Chicken Taco Plate
$12.00
3 tacos. Roasted chicken, smoky homemade tinga sauce and fresca cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Carne Asada Taco
$4.50
Skirt steak, chorizo, guacasalsa, chihuahua cheese, onions and cilantro.
Carne Asada Taco Plate
$18.00
3 tacos. Skirt steak, chorizo, guacasalsa, chihuahua cheese, onions and cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
Lobster Taco
$6.00
Coleslaw, horseradish-mayo-roasted jalapeno salsa and avocado.
Lobster Taco Plate
$22.50
3 tacos. Coleslaw, horseradish-mayo-roasted jalapeno salsa and avocado. Served with beans and rice.
Pork Pibil Taco
$3.50
Slow-roasted pork cooked in banana leaves with pickled onions and cilantro.
Pork Pibil Taco Plate
$15.00
3 tacos. Slow-roasted pork cooked in banana leaves, pickled onions and cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
Pescado Al Pastor Taco
$3.50
Fresh mahi marinated in adobo sauce, sauteed and topped with coleslaw and pineapple.
Pescado Al Pastor Taco Plate
$15.00
3 tacos. Fresh mahi marinated in adobo sauce, sauteed and topped with coleslaw and pineapple. Served with rice and beans.
Baja Taco
$3.50
Cod in rice flour batter, chipotle coleslaw and cilantro.
Baja Taco Plate
$15.00
3 tacos. Cod in rice flour batter, chipotle coleslaw and cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
Shrimp Taco
$3.50
Green curry, Thai chilies, coconut milk, ginger, cabbage and cilantro.
Shrimp Taco Plate
$15.00
3 tacos. Green curry, Thai chilies, coconut milk, ginger, cabbage and cilantro. Served with beans and rice.
Pastor Taco
$3.50
Slow-roasted pork with adobo sauce topped with pineapple, onions, cilantro and spicy arbol-pineapple salsa.
Pastor Taco Plate
$13.00
Slow-roasted pork with adobo sauce topped with pineapple, onions, cilantro and spicy arbol-pineapple salsa.
Short Rib Taco
$3.50
Ancho-guajilo chilies, Serrano fresca salsa, cilantro and onions.
Short Rib Taco Plate
$15.00
3 tacos. Ancho-guajilo chilies, Serrano fresca salsa, cilantro and onions. Served with beans and rice.
4 Camaron Tacos
$13.00
Rice floured battered shrimp, Asian slaw and tamarind-morita salsa.
4 Falafel Tacos
$9.00
Morita salsa yogurt, fresco cheese, cabbage and cilantro.
4 Hongos Tacos
$9.00
Portobello and shiitake mushrooms, fresco cheese and fire roasted poblanos.
4 Lamb Tacos
$15.00
Red curry, onions, tomato and cilantro.
4 Oyster Tacos
$15.00
Horseradish-Serrano salsa, cabbage and cilantro.
4 Peking Duck Tacos
$15.00
Pineapple, chipotle salsa, jalapeno and scallions.
Camaron Taco
$3.50
Rice floured battered shrimp, Asian slaw and tamarind-morita salsa.
Falafel Taco
$2.50
Morita salsa yogurt, fresco cheese, cabbage and cilantro.
Hongos Taco
$2.50
Portobello and shiitake mushrooms, fresco cheese and fire roasted poblanos.
Lamb Taco
$4.00
Red curry, onions, tomato and cilantro.
Oyster Taco
$4.00
Horseradish-Serrano salsa, cabbage and cilantro.
Peking Duck Taco
4.00
Pineapple, chipotle salsa, jalapeno and scallions.

$Tortas


Asada Torta
$12.00
Tender steak, chihuahua cheese and guacamole. Served with choice of side.
Cubana Torta
$12.00
Slow-cooked pork, ham, Spanish chorizo, chihuahua cheese, caramelized onions and guacamole. Served with choice of side.
Barbakoa Torta
$14.00
Spanish style with slow roasted pork, red onions, asadero cheese, fried egg and bacon in a spicy tomato broth. Served with choice of side.
Chicken Milanesa Torta
14.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast with arugula, tomato, mayonnaise, and avocado.

$Dinner Paella

Dinner Paella
Paella Valenciana
$26.00
Roasted pork, chicken, piquillo peppers, peas and artichokes. Cook time 30 to 35 minutes.
Paella Catalana
$31.00
Calamari, shrimp, mussels, piquillo peppers and peas. Cook time 30 to 35 minutes.
Paella Vegetariana
26.00
Zucchini, portobello, grilled red peppers, piquillo peppers, peas, carrots and artichokes. Cook time 30 to 35 minutes. Vegetarian.

$Main

Dinner Platos
Tamarind Glazed Short Ribs
$26.00
Brazilian style braised short ribs served with beans and tortillas.
Arrachera Asada
$24.00
10 oz. skirt steak prepared in an Argentinean fashion with chimichurri, beans and tortillas.
Chipotle Honey Glazed Salmon
$19.00
7 oz. chipotle-honey glazed fillet of salmon served with grilled vegetables and rice.
Chicken Milanesa
$16.00
2 lightly breaded chicken breasts topped with arugula, tomatoes, onions and fresh lemon vinaigrette.
Fajitas
$17.00-22.00
Choice of protein, sizzling onions and bell peppers topped with chimichurri. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, crema and tortillas.
Chicken Enchiladas
$14.00
3 chicken enchiladas and choice of red or green salsa. Served with rice, beans, guacamole and crema.
Steak Enchiladas
$18.00
3 enchilads with morita salsa. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, and crema.
Cheese and Onion Enchiladas
$14.00
3 cheese and onion enchiladas with choice of red or green salsa. Served with rice, beans, guacamole and crema.
Tropical Bites
$32.00
Grilled diver scallop, gulf shrimp, calamari and fried cod. Served with arugula and guacamole.
Wood-Roasted Guajillo 1/2 Chicken
$17.00
Guajillo marinated and roasted chicken, pickled vegetables and salsa rustic.
Wood-Roasted Guajillo Whole Chicken
26.00
Mexican-style guajillo marinated, roasted chicken served with chimichurri fries, pickled vegetables and tortillas.

$Kids Menu


Kids Chicken Fingers
$7.00
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
$7.00
Kids Grilled Cheese
7.00

$Sides


White Rice Side
$5.00
Fresco cheese. Vegetarian.
Chimchurri Fries
$5.00
Vegetarian.
Rancho Gordo Zape Beans
$5.00
Bacon, chorizo, pico de gallo and fresco cheese.
Mexican Coleslaw
$5.00
Chipotle aioli. Vegetarian.
Double Baked Potato
$5.00
Chorizo and asadero cheese.
Pickled Vegetables
$5.00
Jalapeno, onions and carrots. Vegetarian.
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
$5.00
Piquillo sauce and fresco cheese. Vegetarian.
Wood-Grilled Vegetables
$5.00
Chihuahua cheese and balsamic reduction. Vegetarian.
Rice and Beans
$5.00
Vegetarian.
Corn
$5.00
Chipotle mayo, fresco cheese and pequin chile. Vegetarian.
Black Beans
$5.00
Onions, tomatoes, and fresco cheese. Vegetarian.
Plantains
$5.00
Vegetarian.
Grilled Jalapenos
$3.00
Vegetarian.
Guacamole
$3.00
Vegetarian.
Habanero Salsa
$3.00
Vegetarian.
Arbol Salsa
3.00
Vegetarian.

$Desserts


Dessert Seasonal Fruit
9.00
Cantaloupe, watermelon, fresco cheese and crispy tortilla strips in a citrus vanilla vinaigrette.

$Small Bites

Dinner Small Bites
Tortitas
$12.00
Your choice of sliders with spicy guacamole and caramelized onion.
Queso Fundido
9.00
Manchego and asadero cheese with garlic shrimp or wild mushroom and pickled onions or chorizo. All served with chimichurri sauce.

$Salsas

Lunch Salsas
Morita Salsa
$2.00
Smoky, fire roasted tomatoes. Mild. Served with homemade tortilla chips. Made with organic produce.
Serrano Salsa
$2.00
Grilled tomatillos, garlic and cilantro. Medium. Served with homemade tortilla chips. Made with organic produce.
Arbol Pineapple Salsas
$2.00
Citrus pineapple, roasted tomatillo and chile de arbol.
Habanero Salsa
$2.00
Fiery, roasted tomatillo and lime. Spicy. Served with homemade tortilla chips. Made with organic produce.
Any Two Salsas
$3.00
Served with homemade tortilla chips. Made with organic produce.
Four Salsa Combination
3.50
Served with homemade tortilla chips. Made with organic produce.

$Lunch Hamburgers

Lunch Hamburgers
Lunch Barbakoa Bacon Burger
$12.00
Natural raised beef, tomato, romaine, red onion, Manchego cheese and Applewood bacon. Served with your choice of side.
Lunch Blue Cheese and Guacamole Burger
12.00
Natural raised beef, tomato and grilled onions. Served with your choice of side.

$Lunch Chef's Selection of Meats and Cheeses

Lunch Chefs Selection of Meats and Cheeses
Lunch Meat Board
$12.00-21.00
Served with an assortment of olives from Spain, orange jalapeno chutney, seasonal fruit and toasted bread.
Lunch Cheese Board
$12.00-21.00
Served with an assortment of olives from Spain, orange jalapeno chutney, seasonal fruit and toasted bread.
Lunch Chef's Selection Meat and Cheese Combo
23.00
Three meats and three cheese. Served with an assortment of olives from Spain, orange jalapeno chutney, seasonal fruit and toasted bread.

$Lunch Tamales

Lunch Tamales
Lunch Chicken Tinga Tamale
$6.00
House made with roasted Amish chicken with a citrus semi-dry rub, served in a corn husk with our poblano mole.
Lunch Pork in Verde Tamale
$6.00
House made roasted pork topped with kolito sauce in a banana leaf.
Short Rib Tamales
6.00
Corn tamale with slow braised short rib and tamarind-chipotle sauce.

$Lunch Sides


White Rice
$5.00
Fresco cheese and epazote.
Rancho Gordo Zape Beans
$5.00
Bacon and chorizo.
Mexican Cole Slaw
$5.00
Chipotle aioli.
Corn in Season
$5.00
Cotija queso and piquin chile.
Double Baked Potato
$5.00
Serrano ham.
Pickled Vegetables
$5.00
Jalapeno, onions and carrots.
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
$5.00
Manchego cheese and pequillo sauce.
Chimichurri Fries
$5.00
Wood-Grilled Vegetables
5.00
Served with a balsamic reduction and shaved Manchego cheese.

$Lunch Tortas

Lunch Tortas
Lunch Cubana Barbakoa Torta
$12.00
Slow natural raised roasted pork, Cremcotto ham, chorizo, Manchego cheese, caramelized onions and housemade morita spread. Served with your choice of side.
Lunch Woodgrill Asada Torta
$12.00
Marinated grass fed skirt steak, avocado, caramelized onion and Oaxaca melted cheese. Served with your choice of side.
Lunch Roasted Chicken Torta
$12.00
Chipotle cream, avocado and caramelized onions. Served with your choice of side.
Lunch Shrimp Torta
$12.00
Negra Modelo beer battered shrimp topped with chipotle slaw. Served with your choice of side.
Lunch Short Rib Torta
12.00
Short rib with spicy guacamole and grilled onions. Served with your choice of side.

$Dinner Tamales

Dinner Tamalitos
Chicken Tinga Tamales
$8.00
Roasted chicken served in a corn husk with mole poblano, topped with fresco cheese and crema.
Pork in Verde Tamales
$8.00
Roasted pork served in a banana leaf, topped with kolito salsa, fresco cheese and crema.
Short Rib Tamales
8.00
Slow braised short rib with tamarind-chipotle suace, topped with fresco cheese.

$Dinner Guacamoles


Chicharon Guacamole
$8.00
Chipotle, jicama, garlic and crispy pork. Served with crispy tortillas.
Pair of Guacamoles
$11.00
Served with crispy tortillas.
Guacamole Trio
13.00
Served with crispy tortillas.

$Dinner Ceviches

Dinner Ceviches
Shrimp Ceviche
$9.00
Shrimp from the Mexican gulf, passion fruit leche de tigre, Morita chile, agave nectar, sweet potato. Served with plantain chips and a homemade pumpkin cracker.
Tuna Ceviche
$9.00
Ah tuna, cilantro, Serrano broth, avocado, red onion and grilled pineapple. Served with plantain chips and a homemade pumpkin cracker.
Amarillo Mixto Ceviche
$9.00
Shrimp, octopus, yellow aji, red onion and toasted Peruvian corn. Served with plantain chips and a homemade pumpkin cracker.
Pair of Ceviches
$17.00
Served with plantain chips and a homemade pumpkin cracker.
Trio of Ceviches
$24.00
Served with plantain chips and a homemade pumpkin cracker.

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