The XULA menu · A first taste

Start with a gordita.

Then follow your craving. Saucy guisos, tacos with a squeeze of lime, comforting caldos and ice-cold aguas frescas. There’s more than one way to find your favorite.

Conceptual food image of corn masa gorditas filled with guiso, served with salsa and agua de jamaica — Concept image · visual reference

A taste of what we’re planning

This is a creative menu proposal, not the final opening menu. Recipes, accompaniments, portions, prices and availability await culinary approval.

Gorditas Tacos Guiso plates Caldos Aguas frescas & café Sides & salsas

Gorditas

Our signature. Thick corn masa, golden outside and tender inside, split and filled with guiso. Choose the filling that calls your name.

Res en chile colorado

Tender beef · Guajillo & ancho

Tender beef simmered in guajillo and ancho chiles, tucked into golden corn masa. A rich, rounded guiso with a squeeze of lime to brighten every bite.

Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork · Golden edges

Slow-cooked pork with tender shreds and golden edges, nestled in warm corn masa. Onion, cilantro and salsa verde bring a bright finish to its savory richness.

Chicharrón en salsa verde

Tender pork chicharrón · Tangy tomatillo

Pork chicharrón simmered until soft in tangy tomatillo and serrano salsa. The corn masa catches the sauce, bringing mellow richness and a lively chile finish.

Tinga de pollo

Shredded chicken · Smoky chipotle

Shredded chicken folded into tomato, softened onion and smoky chipotle. Golden corn masa holds a juicy guiso with gentle sweetness and a warm chile finish.

Rajas con crema

Roasted poblano · Silky crema

Roasted poblano strips and softened onion in a silky crema sauce. Warm corn masa meets smoky pepper, sweet onion and a gentle, lingering chile warmth.

Frijol con queso

Creamy pinto beans · Queso fresco

Creamy pinto beans and crumbled queso fresco inside golden corn masa. Earthy, savory and softly salty, with salsa on the side to make it yours.

Tacos

Warm corn tortillas. Saucy fillings. A squeeze of lime. Pick one craving, or make room for a few.

Taco de carnitas

Golden pork · Salsa verde

Tender pork with golden edges in a warm corn tortilla, finished with onion and cilantro. Add salsa verde and lime for a sharp, refreshing contrast.

Taco de tinga

Smoky chicken · Queso fresco

Juicy shredded chicken in smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, topped with crumbled queso fresco. A soft corn tortilla and a little salsa round out the bite.

Taco de birria de res

Slow-braised beef · Consomé for dipping

Slow-braised beef birria in a warm corn tortilla, with onion and cilantro. Served with chile-rich consomé for dipping and lime to lift the deep, savory broth.

Guiso plates

Settle in with a full plate, warm tortillas and a guiso worth taking your time over.

Res en chile colorado

Red-chile beef · Rice & beans

Tender beef in guajillo-ancho sauce, served with tomato rice, pinto beans and warm corn tortillas. Rich chile flavor, plenty of sauce and a bright squeeze of lime.

Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork · Build your next bite

Slow-cooked pork with golden edges, tomato rice and pinto beans. Warm corn tortillas, onion, cilantro and salsa verde let you build each bite just how you like.

Caldos

Rich broths, warm tortillas and time for another spoonful. Mexican comfort, bowl by bowl.

Birria de res

Tender beef · Deep red-chile broth

Tender, slow-braised beef in a rich guajillo-ancho broth. Served with onion, cilantro, lime and warm corn tortillas for a bowl that is savory, aromatic and deeply comforting.

Menudo rojo

Beef tripe · Hominy · Red chile

Beef tripe and hominy simmered in an aromatic red-chile broth. Finish your bowl with onion, oregano and lime; warm corn tortillas complete this hearty Mexican classic.

Aguas frescas & café

Something cold for the chiles. Something warm to linger over. Find the sip that goes with your craving.

Jamaica

Hibiscus · Tart & refreshing

Ruby-red hibiscus agua fresca with a lively tart edge and a lightly sweet finish. Served over ice to refresh the palate between richly seasoned bites.

Horchata

Rice & cinnamon · Cool & smooth

Chilled rice-and-cinnamon agua fresca, softly sweet with a smooth, comforting finish. A cool, mellow sip alongside smoky chiles, warm masa and the guiso you choose.

Tamarindo

Tamarind · Tangy & fruity

Tamarind agua fresca with a tangy first sip and a rounded, fruity sweetness. Poured over ice, its lively acidity is a refreshing partner for carnitas and rich guisos.

Café de olla

Cinnamon · Piloncillo · Served hot

Coffee steeped with cinnamon and piloncillo, served hot. Fragrant spice and deep brown-sugar notes make a warming first sip or an easy finish to the meal.

Sides & salsas

A little more for the table. A finishing touch for your favorite.

Arroz rojo

Tomato rice · Soft & savory

Rice cooked with tomato and garlic until tender, with a savory, gently sweet flavor. A comforting side made for catching the last spoonful of guiso.

Frijoles de la olla

Pinto beans · A little caldo

Pinto beans simmered until tender in their savory broth. Earthy, mellow and satisfying, with enough caldo to enjoy by the spoonful or alongside warm corn tortillas.

Choose your salsa

Tangy verde · Rounded roja · Smoky chipotle

Roasted tomatillo and serrano for bright tang; guajillo and tomato for rounded red-chile flavor; tomato and chipotle for smoky depth. Choose your favorite or explore the three.

Find your first favorite

Rich. Bright. Ice-cold.

Try a carnitas gordita with tangy salsa verde, then a sip of tart jamaica. Savory pork, warm corn and a refreshing finish. That’s a good place to start.

Pairing suggestion · Not a priced meal or bundle

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