Calexico Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Calexico, a vibrant spot nestled in the heart of Brooklyn where the warmth of Mexican cuisine comes alive. This restaurant expertly curates a mouthwatering menu designed to satisfy any palate.
- Quesadillas: Choose from hearty options like the savory Barbacoa or the fresh Veggie Quesadilla, both showcasing quality ingredients.
- Tacos: Dive into the tantalizing Fried Chicken Taco or the innovative Ground Beet Taco, catering to both meat lovers and vegans alike.
- Starters: Don’t miss the Crispy Brussels Sprouts drizzled with peanut-chili salsa or the flavorful Nachos loaded with cheese and guacamole.
Calexico has garnered rave reviews for its fast service, friendly ambiance, and freshly prepared dishes that burst with flavor. Whether you're popping in for a quick lunch or a leisurely brunch, you’re bound to leave with a satisfied stomach and a desire to return. Experience the inviting vibe and exceptional value that makes Calexico a must-visit!
TO GO DRINKS
Coke - Can
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Jarritos - Mandarin
Club Soda - Can
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Apple Juice
Jarritos - Grapefruit
Ginger Beer
Iced Tea
Strawberry Cucumber Lemonade
Lemonade
Diet Coke - Can
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Mint Lemonade
Water - Bottle
Jarritos - Limon
Sprite - Can
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Arnold Palmer
Kids Mexican Rice
Kids Rice & Beans
Black beans and Mexican Rice
Kids Quesadilla
A mini jack cheese quesadilla served with french fries or rice and beans
Kids Refried Beans
Kids Black Beans
Brown Rice
With pico de gallo
Kids Chicken Fingers
Breaded and fried chicken fingers served with french fries or rice and beans
KIDS MENU
FAJITAS
Surf & Turf Fajitas
Citrus-glazed shrimp and choice of steak or chicken served with sauteed peppers & onions, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno jam, spicy pico & flour tortillas served with Mexican rice & black beans
Chicken Fajitas
Citrus-glazed chicken served with sauteed peppers & onions, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno jam, spicy pico & flour tortillas served with Mexican rice & black beans
Combo Fajitas
Choice of Two, Citrus-glazed shrimp, steak or chicken served with sauteed peppers & onions, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno jam, spicy pico & flour tortillas served with Mexican rice & black beans
Shrimp Fajitas
Citrus-glazed shrimp served with sauteed peppers & onions, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno jam, spicy pico, & flour tortillas served with Mexican rice & black beans
Steak Fajitas
Citrus-glazed steak served with sauteed peppers & onions, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno jam, spicy pico & flour tortillas served with Mexican rice & black beans
Shrimp Bowl
Grilled marinated shrimp, black beans and brown rice, black bean & corn salsa, Jack and cheddar cheese, creamy slaw, and chipotle vinaigrette.
Fried Chicken Bowl
Fried chicken, bacon, avocado, Jack and cheddar cheese, spicy pico de gallo, chipotle-buttermilk sauce and refried beans and Mexican rice. (Cannot be Dairy Free).
Chipotle Pork Bowl
Slow-cooked chipotle pork, black beans and Mexican rice, pickled red onions, Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and crema.
Barbacoa Bowl
Slow cooked beef with chilies, citrus, and spices. Served with a spicy tomatillo salsa, cotija cheese, radish coins, caramelized onions, Mexican rice & refried beans.
Cali-Style Veg Bowl
Black beans, guacamole, Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, special sauce, and chili-cilantro fries (no rice).
Pollo Asado Bowl
Grilled marinated chicken, black beans and Mexican rice, pico de gallo, Jack and cheddar cheese, and crema.
Baja Fish Bowl
Beer-battered fried fish, black beans and Mexican rice, spicy slaw, mango salsa, special sauce, and cojita cheese.
Gringo Ground Beef Bowl
Ancho-Cumin ground beef, black beans and Mexican rice, Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and crema
Cali-Style Bowl
Barbacoa, black beans, guacamole, crema, served in a bowl with Chile-cilantro fries, black beans, jack & cheddar cheese and pico de gallo (no rice).
Bean Bowl
Black beans, Mexican rice, guacamole, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, and special sauce. (Vegetarian)
Ground Beet Bowl
Tempeh, roasted beets, black beans and Mexican rice, romaine and cabbage blend, pico de gallo, and cashew cream, tortilla matchsticks. (VEGAN)
BOWLS
BURRITOS
Baja Fish Burrito
Beer-battered fried fish, spicy slaw, mango salsa, our special sauce with Mexican rice and black beans.
Barbacoa Burrito
Slow cooked beef with chilies, citrus, and spices. Served with a spicy tomatillo salsa, cotija cheese, radish coins, caramelized onions, Mexican rice & refried beans.
Bean Burrito
Black beans, Mexcian rice, guacamole, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, and special sauce. (Vegetarian)
Ground Beet Burrito
Tempeh, roasted beets, black beans and Mexican rice, pico de gallo, and cashew crema and tortilla matchsticks (Vegan)
Fried Chicken Burrito
Fried chicken, bacon, avocado, Jack and cheddar cheese, spicy pico de gallo, chipotle-buttermilk sauce and refried beans and Mexican rice. (Cannot be Dairy Free, sauce contains honey).
Gringo Ground Beef Burrito
Ancho-Cumin ground beef, black beans, Mexican rice, Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Cali-Style Burrito
Black beans, barbacoa, guacamole, Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and crema, and chili-cilantro fries (no rice).
Cali-Style Bean Burrito
Black beans, guacamole, Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, special sauce, and chili-cilantro fries (no rice).
Shrimp Burrito
Grilled marinated shrimp, black beans and brown rice, black bean & corn salsa, Jack and cheddar cheese, creamy slaw, and chipotle vinaigrette.
Pollo Asado Burrito
Grilled marinated chicken, black beans and Mexican rice, pico de gallo, Jack and cheddar cheese, and crema.
Chipotle Pork Burrito
Slow-cooked chipotle pork, black beans, Mexcian rice, pickled red onions, Jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and crema.
Cerveza Athletica N/A
Non-Alcoholic A refreshing Mexican Light Copper Lager. The brew has a light copper hue with an aroma and flavor balanced with light spicy and floral notes from the noble hop
Underwood Pinot Gris
250ml 13% abv aromas and flavors of peach, grapefruit and pear.
Taco Tuesday Hard Kombucha
Jiant's Pineapple & Jalapeno Hard Kombucha! 12 Fl oz, 5% ABV. Delicious and gluten free!
Corona
12oz bottle 4.6% ABV
Modelo Especial
12oz can 4.4%ABV
Negra Modelo
12oz bottle 5.4% ABV
Underwood The Bubbles
250ml 11% abv aromas of lemon, pear, honeysuckle and a little tropical fruit
Traditional Margarita 16oz
Makes 3 cocktails. 100% agave tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice. Pour over ice and enjoy!
Corona LIGHT
12oz bottle 4.0% ABV
Underwood Pinot Noir
250ml 13% abv Cherries, raspberries, and chocolate.
Talea Sun Up IPA
6.5% ABV Talea's first and flagship beer, has dominant island flavors of pineapple and passionfruit. Completely women owned- Brooklyn based.
Estrella Jalisco
4.5% ABV Estrella Jalisco is an authentic Mexican beer. It is a premium pilsner beer that pours with a pale golden color, has a refreshing and crisp flavor
Underwood Rose
250ml 13% abv Golden raspberry, kiwi, rose blossom
TO GO BOOZE
STARTERS
Crispy Rolled Tacos
Spicy pulled chicken with bacon and cheese. Served with chipotle buttermilk ranch dipping sauce. (sauce contains honey)
Chile Cilantro Fries
Nachos
Tortilla chips with guacamole, roasted corn, black beans, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, and crema
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts in a peanut-chili salsa with cotija cheese and radish.
Calexico Wings
8 Wings tossed in our house-made Chipotle Buffalo sauce served with Buttermilk Ranch
Jalapeno Poppers
Spicy, cheesy croquettes served with buttermilk ranch sauce. (sauce contains honey)
Barbacoa Fries
Chili-cilantro fries with slow cooked beef with chiles and citrus, caramelized onions, black beans, guacamole, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, and crema.
Smoked Queso Dip
With grilled corn and green chiles served with our house-made tortilla chips.
Esquites
Grilled corn served off the cob with lime mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, crema, and cilantro
Churros
6 piecies of Cinnamon Sugar Churros filled with Caramel. Served with Nutella
Tortilla Chips
Chips & Guacamole
House-made tortilla chips with fresh daily made guacamole
Chips & Salsa
House-made tortilla chips with red and green salsas.
Chipotle Pork Taco
Slow-cooked pork in chipotle sauce with pickled red onions, pico de gallo and crema. Served on soft corn tortillas.
Barbacoa Taco
Slow cooked beef with chilies, citrus and spices. Served with jalapeno and tomatillo salsa, radish coins & cotija cheese on warm corn tortillas.
Pollo Asada Taco
Grilled marinated chicken, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Served on soft corn tortillas.
Ground Beet Taco
Tempeh, roasted beets, pico de gallo, lettuce, and cashew crema. Served in a crispy corn tortilla. (Vegan)
Nacho Taco
Ancho-cumin ground beef, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, cheese sauce, and sour cream. Served in a crispy corn tortilla, which is then wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Gringo Taco
Ancho-cumin ground beef, cheddar and Jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and crema. Served in a crispy corn tortilla.
Shrimp Taco
Grilled marinated shrimp, black bean and corn salsa, creamy slaw, and chipotle vinaigrette. Served on a toasted flour tortilla.
Baja Fish Taco
Beer-battered fish with spicy slaw, mango salsa, and special sauce. Served on soft corn tortillas.
Black Bean Taco
Seasoned black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, special sauce. Served on soft corn tortillas. (Vegetarian)
Fried Chicken Taco
Fried chicken, bacon, avocado, spicy pico de gallo, and chipotle buttermilk sauce. Served on a toasted flour tortilla. (Sauce contains honey)
TACOS
SIDES
Calexico Special Sauce
Guacamole 8 Oz
Green Tomatillo Sauce
Tostada Vinaigrette
Brown Rice
With pico de gallo
Pico De Gallo
4 oz side.
Hot Sauce Bottle
Black Bean & Corn Salsa
4 oz side.
Buttermilk Ranch
Contains honey
Creamy Slaw
4 oz side.
Tortilla - Flour (Large)
Union Vinaigrette
Pickled Red Onions
4 oz side.
Green House Salsa
Special Sauce 4oz
Special Sauce 8 Oz
Cheese Sauce
4oz of our Nacho Cheese Sauce (Contains gluten)
Cheese Sauce 8 Oz
8oz of our Nacho Cheese Sauce (contains Gluten)
Cashew Crema
Black Beans
with cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Tortilla - Corn (Small)
Caramelized Onions
Side Of Tortillas
3 tortillas, corn or flour.
Chipotle Buttermilk Ranch
Contains honey
Red Enchilada Sauce
4 oz side.
Guacamole
4 oz side.
Refried Beans
With cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Crema
Tortilla Chips
Pickled Jalapenos
Mexican Rice
With pico de gallo
Cheese - Shredded
Rice & Beans
With pico de gallo
Spicy Slaw
With serrano peppers, 4 oz side.
Spicy Pico
With serrano peppers. 4 oz side.
Tortilla - Flour (Small)
Mango Salsa
4 oz side.
Fajita Veg
Onions and bell peppers
Avocado
Vegetable Enchiladas
Grilled corn, squash, onions, leeks, cheese, and sour cream in a green tomatillo sauce served in corn tortillas.
Chicken Enchiladas
Slow-cooked chicken with bacon, jalapenos, cheese, and crema in a red chili sauce served in corn tortillas.
ENCHILADAS
PROTEIN SIDES
Fried Chicken
Bacon
Chipotle Pork
Chipotle Shrimp
Gringo Ground Beef
Beet/Tempeh
Fish - Fried
Pollo Asado
Fish - Grilled
Barbacoa
Slow cooked beef with chilies, citrus and spices
Tostada Salad
Romaine lettuce, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, roasted tomato salsa, black beans, roasted corn, pickled serrano chilis, tomato, and cilantro-lime vinaigrette. Served with a crispy tortilla matchsticks. **Dressing contains Avocado and Honey**
Union Salad
Romaine, roasted corn, goat cheese, avocado, tomato, cucumber, radish, sesame seeds, sherry vinaigrette. (dressing contains honey)
SALADS
QUESADILLA
Chipotle Pork Quesadilla
Slow-cooked chipotle pork and pickled red onions.
Gringo Ground Beef Quesadilla
Ancho-cumin ground beef.
Veggie Quesadilla
Peppers, onions, and grilled corn. (Vegetarian)
Mushroom Quesadilla
Mushrooms, huitlacoche, and caramelized onions. (Vegetarian)
Pollo Asado Quesadilla
Grilled marinated chicken.
Barbacoa Quesadilla
Slow cooked beef with chilies, citrus, and spices and caramelized onions
Cheese Quesadilla
A mix of Oaxacan, cheddar, and Monterey jack cheeses. (Vegetarian)
Black Bean Quesadilla
Seasoned black beans (Vegetarian)
Beet Quesadilla
Tempeh with roasted beets. (Vegetarian)