mezcal ~ tequila
~ sexy Mexican street food ~
clandestina mezcalería draws inspiration from the legendary dive bars & artisanal cocktail destinations of Mexico & Central America. The spirit of Oaxaca comes alive through our ceiling-high selection of mezcals, tequilas, & exotic Mexican spirits — the widest and wildest array in the state. Our mouth-watering Mexican street food menu will transport you to the culinary epicenter of Mexico, where seemingly simple foods boast the most mind-blowing flavors & complexity — the ultimate comfort food. clandestina blends the mystery, allure, & exoticism of our favorite Oaxacan mezcalerias with the raw, energetic charm of your favorite dive bar. Salud!
No reservations, just walk in and we'll get you a seat. There may be a short wait on weekends, but Nano Brew next door will have room for you to grab a drink and a snack while we get your table ready. ¡Salud!
1865 west 25th street, cleveland
wed/sun: 5pm—11pm, kitchen til 10pm
thurs: 5pm—1am, kitchen til 10pm
fri/sat: 5pm—2:30am, kitchen til 12am
FOOD MENU
BOCADILLOS \ \ SNACKS
CHOOSE CHIP
Plantain Chips.............6
seasoned with chili-lime
salt (VG,V,GF)
Stone Ground Yellow Corn
Tortilla Chips.............5
(VG,V,GF)
CHOOSE DIP
Salsa Verde (VG,V,GF)......3
Salsa Roja (VG,V,GF).......3
Creamy Elote Dip...........5
charred fresh corn kernels,
creamy lime sauce, cilantro,
cotija cheese, chili (VG,GF)
Fresh Guacamole (VG,V,GF)..6
CHAPULINES A LA MEXICANA....5
crispy mango-habanero
grasshoppers (GF)
TAJÍN SPICED MELON..........5
thick slice of watermelon
& cantaloupe seasoned w/Tajín
(VG, V, GF)
COMIDA CALLEJERA / / STREET FOOD
MEMELA// Blue Corn Cake...6
thiccc fluffy blue corn
cake, salsa roja,
Oaxacan cheese, white onion,
tomato-lime marinated
black beans (VG,VA,GF)
TLAYUDAS// Mexican “Pizza”
crispy flour tortilla w/
savory toppings:
Vegetarian ................9
refried black beans, Oaxacan
cheese, salsa verde,
cabbage, avocado,
fresh cilantro (VG,VA)
Carnitas..................12
bbq pork shoulder, refried
black beans, Oaxacan cheese,
salsa verde, cabbage,
avocado, fresh cilantro
Adobado Chicken...........12
topped w/ red chili chicken,
refried black beans, Oaxacan
cheese, salsa verde,
cabbage, avocado,
fresh cilantro
BURRITOS
OAXACAN CHICKEN............10
chicken adobado, achiote
rice, roasted poblano peppers,
onion, Oaxaca cheese,
salsa roja, spicy chipotle
aioli, fresh cilantro
BBQ CARNITAS...............11
BBQ pork shoulder, achiote
rice, pickled jalapeño,
Oaxacan cheese, tomato lime
black beans, fresh guacamole,
crispy onion straws,
fresh cilantro
NAPOLITAS..................10
cactus paddles, achiote rice,
tomato lime black beans,
crunchy cabbage, salsa verde,
grilled corn, lime chipotle
aioli, fresh cilantro
(VG, VA)
TAMALES
White corn tamales (2)
in corn husks w/ choice
of mole.............8
CHOOSE TAMALE:
Pork Verde
pulled pork shoulder in a
tomatillo & roasted,
poblano sauce (GF)
Pollo Rojo
grilled chicken thigh in a
chili tomato sauce (GF)
Black Bean & Oaxacan Cheese
marinated black beans w/
Oaxacan cheese, tomato,
& lime (VG,GF)
Vegan Black Bean, Tomato
& Lime
marinated black beans
w/ tomato & lime (VG,VA,GF)
CHOOSE MOLE:
Mole Colorado
allspice, peanuts,
dark raisin, fresh tomato,
pasilla negra chilies,
mulato chilies
Mole Negro
dark chocolate, allspice,
sesame seeds, almonds,
dark raisin, ancho chilies
Mole Amarillo
aji amarillo peppers,
tomatillo, pasilla negra
chilies, cumin, almonds
GF GLUTEN FREE | GFA GLUTEN-FREE AVAILABLE
VG VEGETARIAN | VGA VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE
V VEGAN | VA VEGAN AVAILABLE
DF DAIRY-FREE | DFA DAIRY FREE AVAILABLE