The desire to work these flavors into a fresh modern interpretation of desert dining and present Tucson with a new lens to view Mexican cuisine motivates us to fulfill our mission statement, day in and day out. El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria is Tucson’s showplace for contemporary Southwest Cuisine, highlighting local ingredients and the flavors of Mexico. Coupled with bespoke cocktails, interesting wines and hand-crafted local brews, each dining experience at El Mezquite Grill is sure to leave you in awe.
breakfast burrito
$17
3 scrambled eggs, chorizo, breakfast potatoes, house cheese blend
churro french toast
$14
Whipped dulce de leche
*optional protein add-on:
bacon or sausage 6
Huevos rancheros
$16
Two eggs, refried beans, salsa verde, cotija, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, pico de gallo, chile guero toreado and arugula garnish, crispy tortilla [GF]
*optional protein add-on:
bacon or sausage 6
mesquite flour pancakes
$14
Almond whipped cream, and seasonal berries
*optional protein add-on:
bacon or sausage 6
El Mez Burger
$22
Half pound angus patty, bacon jam, roasted poblano, oaxaca cheese, aji-aioli, fresh roma tomatoes, house-made bun[GF bun upon request]
homemade Guacamole
$14
Red onions, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño, cotija, pepitas, lime, cilantro, sea salt
truffled cheese crisp
$16
14” flour tortilla, house blend cheese, roasted anaheim peppers, arugula, roasted corn, chili de Arbol truffled oil
*optional protein add-on:
Chicken 7 | Achiote Shrimp 11 | Carne Asada 10
El Mez Caesar
$15
Grilled romaine, herbed garlic croutons, brown butter-poached butternut squash, shaved
*optional protein add-on:
Chicken 7 | Achiote Shrimp 11 | Carne Asada 10
Carne Asada Tacos (3)
$15
Cilantro, red onion, red & green cabbage, house salsa, served on handmade corn tortillas
Mezquite Grilled Chicken Breast
$42
delicata squash, nopales jam, parsnip puree, mexican brown sugar glaze, rosemary-epazote oil [GF]
8 oz Mezquite Grilled Skirt Steak*
$42
papas bravas, seasonal squash, pipian sauce, grilled bbq onions [GF]
Mezquite Grilled Fresh Catch
$38
rotating seafood preparation, roasted yukon gold potato, nopales jam, hibiscus beets, fermented tomato broth [GF]
Pack Mule
$15
Casamigos Reposado, Prickly Pear Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
The Duchess
$16
Empress 1908 Gin, Lavender Syrup, Lemon Juice, Champagne
Pueblo Margarita
$13
Milagro Tequila, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar
Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing
$16
Appleton Estate Rum, St. Germaine Elderflower, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Sangra de Azteca
$16
Dos Hombres Mezcal, Tamarindo Syrup, Mango Puree, Lemon Juice, Chamoy Float, Tajin Rim