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V-Vegetarian | *Consuming eggs that are undercooked to your specification may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

Starters & Mexican Classics

V - Vegetarian

Chile Con Queso

$5.49/Veg
$5.99/Chorizo
A blend of Pepper Jack cheese with red bell pepper, garlic, onion, & white wine

Guacamole

$5.99
Freshly mashed avocado, lone star pico, & lime juice | V-vegan available
Taquitos photo

Taquitos

$8.99/Carnitas
$8.99/Chicken Yucatán
Three rolled corn tortillas stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese & your choice of filling . Served with guacamole, jalapeño relish, & crema
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Classic Nachos (V)

$8.99/Half
$13.99/Whole
A large portion of house fried chips with layers of Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese blend queso, in house ground chorizo, black beans, lettuce, pico, crema, guacamole, & fresh jalapeños (no substitutions) | (Whole feeds 4-6, Half feeds 1-2)
*Loaded Texas Nachos photo

*Loaded Texas Nachos

$8.99/+
2 tostadas individually prepared, topped with black bean puree, Monterey Jack cheese, & your choice of topping below. Served with guacamole, jalapeño relish, & crema. Nopales $8.99 (V) | Chicken Yucatán $9.49 | Carne Asada $10.29 (spicy) | Pollo Verde (V, Spicy) $9.89 | Beef Barbacoa $10.79 | Sautéed Shrimp $11.49 | Portabella Mushroom (V)$9.99 | Carne Adovada $9.99 | Carnitas $9.49

Quesadillas (V)

$8.99/+
Large flour tortilla with Monterey Jack cheese & caramelized onions. Served with guacamole, jalapeño relish, & crema. Your choice of filling is below. Add spinach for $0.75 extra. Nopales $8.99 (V) | Chicken Yucatán $9.49 | Carne Asada $10.29 (spicy) | Pollo Verde (V, Spicy) $9.89 | Beef Barbacoa $10.79 | Sautéed Shrimp $11.49 | Portabella Mushroom (V)$9.99 | Black Bean (V) $8.99 | Carne Adovada $9.99 | Carnitas $9.49 | Nopales (V) $8.99

Soup & Salad

Zia Tortilla Soup

$3.69/Cup
$8.99/Bowl
Spicy roasted vegetable broth with roasted tomatoes & poblano, chopped chicken, Mexican rice, & avocado. Garnished with red chile tortilla strips, shredded cheese, & a lime wedge | Vegan available

New Mexican Hatch Green Chile Stew

$3.99/Cup
$8.99/Bowl
The Pride of New Mexico! Hatch Green chile simmered with red bell peppers, onions, potatoes, carrots, & cilantro. Served with flour tortillas. Vegan available. With Pork: Cup $4.50, Bowl $9.99

New Mexican Red Chile Pozole

$3.69/Cup
$8.49/Bowl
Ground spiced turkey, white hominy, & diced Hatch Red chile
Ensalada de Casa (V) photo

Ensalada de Casa (V)

$10.29/+
Fresh mixed field greens tossed with tomato wedges, roasted corn kernels,avocado, queso fresco, pickled red onions, & crispy red chile tortillastrips. Your choice of topping is below. Dressings include Fire Roasted Poblano Balsamic Vinaigrette or Cilantro Jalapeño Buttermilk Ranch. Vegan available. Portabella Mushroom (vegan available) $10.99 | Carne Asada (spicy) $12.49 | Grilled Fish (spicy) $10.99 | Carnitas $10.29 | Chicken Yucatán $10.49 | Pollo Verde $10.49 | Carne Adovada $10.29 | Sautéed Shrimp $11.99 | Beef Barbacoa $11.49

Protein Descriptions

Zia offers a variety of topping & filling options throughout the menu. Below you will find how each one is carefully prepared in the kitchen

Baja Fishi

Tempura-fried White Swai

Grilled Fish

Chipotle lime-marinated White Swai

Sauteed Shrimp

Shrimp sautéed in lone star pico with white wine & butter

Carne Adovada

Red Chile braised pork

Carnitas

Tender juicy shreds of pork confit

Beef Barbacoa

Tender Mexican braised beef

Carne Asada

Char-grilled steak marinated with green jalapeño, New Mexico Hatch Red chile, garlic, & red onions

Chicken Yucatan

Grilled chicken breast with Red Hatch chile, cayenne, & garlic marinade

Pollo Verde

Chicken stewed in a tomatillo, roasted chile de árbol, & cilantro sauce

Chorizo

Ancho seasoned pork sausage, ground in house

Portabella Mushroom

Grilled portabella mushroom with red onion balsamic cumin marinade. Vegan available

Nopales

Blanched prickly pear cactus paddle. Vegan available

Tacos

Served on iron-seared corn tortillas unless otherwise stated. Flour available upon request.

Baja Fish photo

Baja Fish

$3.89
Topped with red cabbage, cilantro, & Baja sauce

Grilled Fish

$3.89
Topped with lettuce, lone star pico, & cilantro jalapeño sauce

Sauteed Shrimp

$4.29
Topped with red cabbage, cilantro, & Baja sauce

Carnitas

$3.69
Topped with onion-cilantro relish

Beef Barbacoa

$4.29
Topped with onion-cilantro relish

Carne Asada

$4.79
Topped with Onion-Cilantro Relish

Pollo Verde

$3.79
Topped with avocado, crema, & cilantro

Chorrizo & Scrambled Eggs

$3.69
Topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Served on a flour tortilla

Portabella Mushroom (V)

$3.99
Topped with avocado, black bean purée, crema, & cilantro. Available w/ cashew crema for $4.50 | Vegan available

Nopales (V)

$3.99
Your choice of tempura-fried or grilled. Topped with mixed greens, roasted corn, pickled onions, avocado, queso fresco, & creamy sweet Chipotle sauce. Served on a flour tortilla Available w/ Verde. Vegan available

Chicken Yucatan

$3.79
w/lettuce and house picante. Vegan available

Carne Adovada

$3.99
w/ Onion Cilantro & Avocado

Traditional Plates

Served with guacamole, jalapeño relish, crema, lone star pico, flour or corn tortillas, & your choice of two sides. Cashew crema available for $1.50 extra

Carme Adovada

$12.49

Carnitas

$11.99

Carne Asada

$12.99

Beef Barbacoa |

$12.49

Chicken Yucatán

$11.99

Portabella Mushroom (V)

$11.99
Vegan available

Sautéed Shrimp

$12.99

Pollo Verde

$11.99

Grilled Fish

$11.99

Enchiladas

House Specialty. Served with a choice of Salsa Verde, New Mexico Red Chile Sauce, or both. Stuffed with a filling below & garnished with sliced red onions & crema. Platters include your choice of two enchiladas & two sides. Available with: Hatch Green chile sauce $1 extra, cashew crema $1 extra

Cheese (V)

Carnitas

Cauliflower with Portabella (V)

Vegan available

Chicken Yucatán

Sides

Borracho Beans

$1.99
Whole pinto beans simmered with garlic, onion, carnitas, tomato, & cilantro

Frijoles Negros

$1.99
Black beans simmered with garlic, onion, epazote, & Mexican oregano. Vegan available

Mexican Rice

$1.99
Jasmine rice with a hint of tomato, onion, garlic, minced carrots, & roasted corn kernels

Mexican Corn (V)

$1.99
A half cob basted in a red chile butter & topped with queso fresco

Veggie Rice

$1.99
Jasmine rice with a hint of tomato, onion, garlic, minced carrots, & roasted corn kernels. Cooked in roasted vegetable stock. Vegan available

Mexi-Slaw (V)

$1.99
Green cabbage, green onion, & cilantro with a tangy dressing

Seasonal Veggie (V)

Check out our special board or ask your server for current options & pricing. Vegan available

Build your own Bowl

Zia Bowl

$6.49/*BASE PRICE
All come with Mexican rice & choice of 1- black beans or borracho beans

*Protein Choices (choose 1)

Pollo Verde, Chicken Yucatan, Carnitas, Carne Adovada, (Carne Asada, Beef Barbacoa, & Shrimpadd $1.00), None

*Zia Bowl Topping Choices (choose 3)

Pico, Shredded Lettuce, Roasted Corn, Diced Tomatoes, Onion/Cilantro Relish, Fresh Chopped Jalapenos, Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese *Premium Protein Bowl Toppings (with upcharges)- avocado ($1.50), Cashew Crema ($1.50), queso ($1.00)

*Zia Bowl Sauce Options (choose 1)

Verde, new Mexican red, cilantro jalapeno sauce, Baja sauce, jalapeno ranch, hatch green chile (add $1.00)

VEGAN BOWL:

$8.49
All will come with Veggie Rice & Black Beans *BASE PRICE

*Vegan Protein Choices

Cauliflower, Portobellas Mushrooms, Nopales (grilled or fried), Vegan Plant Meat, None

*Vegan Topping Choices (choose 3)

Pico, Shredded Lettuce, Roasted Corn, Diced Tomatoes, Onion/Cilantro Relish, Fresh Chopped Jalapenos

*Premium Vegan Toppings (with upcharges)

Avocado ($1.50), Cashew Crema ($1.50)

*Vegan Sauce Options (choose 1)

Verde, new Mexican red, poblano vinaigrette, Hatch green chile- add $1.00

Tortas

(Mexican Sandwiches) | Locally baked then toasted telera bread layered with black bean purée, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, avocado, & cilantro jalapeño spread. Your choice of filling below. Served with a side of roasted corn on the cob.

Carne Adovada

$9.49

Carnitas

$9.49

Grilled Fish

$9.99

Pollo Verd

$9.69

Carne Asada

$10.99

Sautéed Shrimp

$10.99

Portabella Mushroom (V)

$9.99

Chicken Yucatán

$9.49

Beef Barbacoa

$9.99

Extras

Jalapeño Relish

$1.00

Guacamole

$1.50

Salsa Pint

$5.00

Iron-Seared Corn Tortillas (3)

$0.30

Cashew Crema

$2.00

Avocado (half)

$2.00

Crema

$1.50

Queso or Grated Cheese

$1.50

Iron-Seared Flour Tortillas (3)

$0.60

Kids

Quesadilla

$3.89/+
Black bean (V) $3.89 | Cheese (V) 3.49 | Chicken $3.99 | Beef $4.49 | Carnitas $4.49

Nachos

$3.49
Black bean (V) $3.69 | Cheese (V) 3.49 | Chicken $3.99 | Beef $4.49 | Carnitas $4.49

Desserts

New Mexican Sopapillas

$3.59/4
$5.59/8
Traditional, flaky puffed pastries served with honey & topped with cinnamon & sugar

Tres Leches Cake

$4.99
Chocolate three milk cake topped with brandy whipped cream icing
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