Alero

1301 U St NW- At 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

202 462-2322

Lunch Menu
Monday - Friday 11:30 A.m. 4:00 P.m
Nacho Platter	chicken 6.50 beef 6.95
Cheese or Guacamole Dip( Appetizer)   Fried flour toasts with your choice of melted cheese dip or fresh home made guacamole	5.95
Sopa Y Ensalada   Half portion of soup and salad of your choice.	6.95
Sopa Y Emparedado   Half portion of soup and sandwich of your choice	7.95
Fajitas   6 oz. grilled chicken, beef. shrimp or the combination of two of three. Served on a sizzling skillet with grilled vegetable, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour and Pico de Gallo	vegetable 9.95 chicken 10.95 beef 11.95 shirmp 12.95 combination 12.95
Tacos De Cochinita Pibil   Two soft yellow corn tortillas filled with pork braised in our delicious Orange Achiote sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried pinto beans	8.95
Emparedado De Pollo   Cajun chicken breast served on Pannini bread with lettuce, roasted tomatoes and chipotle mayonnaise. Served with seasoned curly fries	8.50
Torta De Carne Y Queso   N.Y steak sautéed with peppers, onions and mushrooms served on a fresh banquette with melted Supremo Mexican cheese and Chipotle mayonnaise. Served with seasoned curly fries	8.95
Tacos Juarez   Three crispy corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of shredded beef of chicken, lettuce, chihuahua cheese and Pico de Gallo. Served with a side of Pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole. Mexican rice and refried beans	8.95
Chimichanga   Fried flour tortilla stuffed with Chihuahua cheese and your choice of chicken or grilled beef. Served with a side of guacamole, sour cream. Pico de Gallo, refried beans and Mexican rice	chicken 8.95 (grilled beef) 9.95
Enchiladas Con Mole Poblano   Two yellow corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with delicious Mole Poblano. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.	9.95
Burrito   Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken of grilled beef, topped with tomato sauce and melted Chihuahua cheese. Served with a side of guacamole, sour cream. Pico de Gallo, refried beans and Mexican rice.	chicken 8.95 (grilled beef) 9.95
Tacos Al Carbon   Two soft flour tortillas filled with you choice of steak or chicken, chihuahua cheese and Mexican butter. Served with a side of Pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole. Mexican rice and refried beans	9.95
Enchiladas De Cangrejo   Two corn tortillas filled with blue point crab meat, bell peppers and Epazote, Topped with Tomatillo sauce and sour cream. Served with a side of rice.	10.95
Chipotle Churrasco   8 oz. N.Y. strip grilled and smothered in cilantro pesto gravy. Served with seasonal steamed vegetables and baked potato with house chipotle butter.	13.25
Margarita De La Casa   El Jimador Blanco and Triple Sec	4.50
Veramonte   Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Chile	4.50
Dinner Menu
Appetizers- Botanas
Quesado   Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with Supremo Mexican cheese and grilled skirt steak strips. Served with guacamole, sour cream and Pico de Gallo.	8.25
Con Vegetales	7.75
Con Pollo	8.25
Con Camarones	9.25
Aguacate Relleno   Opened faced avocado filled with shrimp and our fabulous Alero sauce. "EL PREFERIDO DE TODOS"	7.25
Mejillones a La Diabla   Atlantic steamed mussels in spicy Diablo Sauce	7.95
Tortitas De Jaiba   Two Mexican style crab cakes served with a special jalapeño tartar sauce	7.50
Tres Chiles Calamares   Golden fried calamari lightly breaded with a three chill blend. Served with Epazote cocktail sauce.	7.25
Camarones Mexicanos   Sautéed shrimp in white wine, lime juice and Spanish garlic butter sauce	7.95
Alambre De Pavo   Skewered marinated turkey breast, accompanied with Mole Poblano for dipping "PARA COMERSELO CON LOS DEDOS"	7.50
Ceviche Mixto   Combination of red snapper, scallops, shrimp and calamari, marinated in a cilantro lime juice	8.95
Portobello Relleno   Grilled Portobello mushrooms stuffed with grilled mixed vegetables and served over a roasted tomato sauce. "PARA LOS VEGETARIANOS".	6.75
Salads- Ensaladas
Ensalada Mixta   Mixed greens with carrots, tomatoes, jicama, carried in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Accompanied with our cilantro-vinagrette dressing. "SIMPLEMENTE EXQUISITA"	6.25
Ensalada Cesar   Fresh cut romaine lettuce, with a zesty fat-free. Caesar house dressing, topped with our chili dusted croutons. Available with Cajun chicken, steak or shrimp.	6.25
Chicken	1.50
Steak	1.75
Shrimp	2.00
Ensalada Con Nueces   Mixed greens, tomatoes, vegetables, almonds, pecans, raisins and apples with our house roasted tomato vinaigrette dressing	6.75
Soups- Sopas
Sopa De Tortilla	4.95
Sopa De Mariscos	7.95
Sopa Del DÕa	4.95
Seafood- Del Mar
Enchiladas De Cangrejo   Two corn tortillas filled with blue point crabmeat, bell peppers and epazote. Topped with tomatillo sauce and sour cream. Served with a side of Mexican rice.	13.95
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo   8 oz. of sautéed shrimp glazed with our garlic tequila sauce, over a bed of cilantro Poblano rice.	14.95
Huachiandngo a La Veracruzana   Red Snapper fillet wrapped in a plantain leaf and topped with Tampiqueña sauce. Served with steamed white rice.	16.75
Robalo a La Pariila   7 oz. Grilled Sea Bass covered with a mango-jalapeño salsa. Served with our special green Poblano cilantro rice.	17.75
Beef and Poultry
Pollo a La Plancha   8 oz marinated grilled chicken breast, served with white rice and seasonal steamed vegetables. "EXTREMELY HEALTHY"	10.95
Chimichanga   Fried flour tortilla stuffed with Chihuahua cheese and your choice of chicken or steak served with a side of guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans and rice.	chicken 11.95 steak 12.95
Burrito   Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken or steak smothered with roasted tomato sauce and melted Chihuahua cheese. Served with a side of guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans and rice.	chicken 11.95 chicken 12.95
Tacos De Cochinita Pibil   Two soft yellow corn tortillas filled with pork braised in our delicious Orange Achiote sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried pinto beans.	12.95
Costillitas En Salsa De Papaya   A full rack of baby back ribs glazed and grilled in a papaya jalapeño sauce. Accompanied with jicama cole slaw and baked sweet potatoes. "SOY MUY TROPICAL"	14.95
Fajitas
8 Oz. Grilled Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Vegetable or The combination of Two. served On a Sizzling Skilled with Grilled Vegetables, Flour Tortilla, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Pico De Gallo.
Vegetable	11.95
Chicken	12.95
Beef	13.95
Shirmp	14.95
Combination	15.95
Enchiladas Con Mole Poblano   Two yellow corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with delicious Mole Poblano. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.	14.25
Puntas De Filete   Chunks of filled mignon stewed with Chipotle peppers, onions and bell peppers. Served with Mexican rice and pinto beans. "COMO EL DE MI ABUELITA"	16.95
Chipotle Churrasco   12 oz. NY strip grilled and smothered in cilantro pesto gravy. Served with seasonal steamed vegetables and baked potato with our Chipotle house butter	16.95
Pato a La Mexicana   Crispy boneless duck breast. Varnished with a mandarin orange, chile mulato, and a Mexican spice glaze. Served with seasoned baked sweet potatoes and mixed vegetables. "DE MUERTE LENTA"	16.95
Filete Mignon   Two 4 oz. medallion fillets marinated and topped with a Pasilla Ancho Chile sauce. Served on a bed of Poblano mashed potatoes.	17.95
Desserts
Sopaipillas   Tow fried flour tortillas topped with Honey, powder sugar and cinnamon.	3.50
Tres Leches   Three milk cake. Just excellent!!!	4.95
Flan   The tradition Mexican caramel custard.	4.95
Ice Cream   Fried tortilla with Vanilla Ice cream scoop on top, covered with crispy flakes and with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.	3.95
Cheesecake Chimichanga   Our traditional deep fried Chimichanga, filled with Cheesecake.	4.95
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Brunch Menu
Saturday / 11:30 A.m.- 3:00 P.m. Sunday / 11:00 A.m.- 3:00 Pm
Huevos Rancheros   Two eggs served over a soft corn tortilla with Tampiquena sauce and a side of refried beans, Mexican Chilaquiles and Alero fruit cocktail.	8.95
Huevos Motuleños   Two over easy eggs served over a corn tortilla with ham, green peas. Tomatillo sauce and side of Mexicana Chilaquiles and fruit cocktail.	8.95
Huevos Con Chorizo   Scrambled eggs with authentic Mexican sausage and mix vegetables. Served with charro beans, flour tortillas and Alero fruit cocktail.	8.95
Benedict Eggs   Two poached eggs served with toasted English muffin, Canadian ham, Holland sauce and black olives. Side of home fries and Alero fruit cocktail.	7.95
Alero Pan Cakes   Tree home made pancakes topped with mix fruit and served with home fries and crispy bacon.	7.95
Western Toast   Two slices of California Challa bread marinated with eggs, cinnamon, black sugar and vanilla. Served with home fries, crispy bacon and Alero fruit cocktail.	8.95
Mexican Burrito   Rolled up flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, ham tomatoes, poblano pepper, onion smothered with Ranchero sauce and Melted Chihuahua cheese. Served with refried beans, Mexican Chilaquiles and Alero fruit cocktail.	8.95
Carne Asada   Thin slices of skirt steak marinated with Mexican spices and served with salsa Verde, guacamole, charro beans, warm tortillas and Alero fruit cocktail.	12.95
Steak Tapatio   8.oz. New York steak grilled over open Flame topped with over easy eggs, sautéed portobello mushrooms and Bermuda onion. Served with home fries and fruit cocktail.	12.95
Bloody Maria	5.00
Mimosa	6.00
Import Beers $3.50
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