Tzuco

Mexican restaurant, 720 N State St, Chicago, IL

VeganScore 40

Menu

Mains

• Pulpo Tacos — Crispy octopus chicharron, chiltepin aioli, cabbage salad, avocado, corn tortillas
• Tzuco Burger — Beef sirloin, brioche bun, oven-roasted tomatoes, gruyère cheese, pickled beets, serrano peppers, black truffle sauce & aioli
• Quesabirria — Crispy guajillo chile tortilla stuffed with Jalisco-style birria, steamed lamb, Chihuahua cheese, avocado salsa
• Torta Ahogada — Duck carnitas, black beans, avocado, tomato sauce, bolillo bread, chile de árbol salsa, pickled red onions
• Tlayuda Cecina — Crispy corn tortilla, castacán, black beans, cecina, chorizo, quesillo, cilantro, avocado, creamy salsa verde, salsa macha. Serves two
• Grilled Salmon — Purple corn masa, grilled salmon, black beans, radish pico de gallo, macha beurre blanc, poached egg
• Carne Asada Huarache — Oval-shaped corn masa, flank steak, black beans, sautéed spinach, goat cheese fondue, caramelized onion, fried eggs
• Tuna Tiradito — Tuna, smoked onion oil, yuzu, soy sauce, red onion, cucumber, avocado, serrano pepper
• Ceviche Verde — Hamachi, cactus aguachile, cucumber, lime, juice, avocado mousse
• Cochinita Pibil — Guerrero-style pork shank, black bean purée, pickled red onions, habanero salsa. Served with corn tortillas
• Pollo Con Mole — Airline chicken breast, homemade mole, saffron rice, yellow plantain, pickled red onion
• Chicharrón De Pescado — Whole fried Red Snapper, creamy coleslaw, peanut-chipotle aioli, salsa verde, corn tortillas. Serves two
• Barbacoa — Braised lamb neck barbacoa, mint jocoque, pinto bean purée, sweet pickled vegetables. Served with corn tortillas
• Couscous Chile Relleno — Stuffed poblano pepper, cauliflower, guajillo paste, gruyère cheese, couscous salad
• Mahi Mahi — Pan-seared Mahi Mahi, salsa cruda verde, scalloped potatoes
• Costillas De Res — Braised short ribs, tomato, onion, charred avocado, Brussels sprouts, blend of guajillo & ancho chiles. Served with flour tortillas
• Carne Asada — Oven-roasted tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, chipotle & goat cheese fondue. NY Angus Strip
• Ribeye Taco — Thinly sliced Ribeye, green and morita salsa, molcajete-marinated grilled onions, chihuahua cheese crust, served on a handmade corn tortilla

Breakfast

• Tzuco Shakshuka — Roasted red peppers, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, chile de árbol, baked eggs, jocoque, cured lemon, pita bread
• Huevos Rancheros — Corn tortilla, black beans, sunny-side-up eggs, ranchera sauce, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco
• Huevos Divorciados — Corn tortilla, black beans, sunny-side-up eggs, red and green sauce, radish pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco
• Chorizo Crepe — Mexican chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, creamy chipotle
• Chilaquiles — Tortilla chips, salsa verde, sour cream, avocado, queso fresco, pico de gallo
• Duck Waffle — Belgian waffle, duck leg carnitas, chipotle & hibiscus glaze, rosemary, sweet potato purée, poached eggs
• Chicken Waffle — Belgian waffle, fried chicken, braised leeks, maple syrup
• French Toast — Orange-infused sweet sponge bread, lemon and orange glaze, pink pepper corn crème anglaise, fresh berries

Starters

• Avocado Flatbread — Pistachio pesto, avocado, dill, cilantro, cured lemon, salsa macha
• Tomato & Watermelon — Heirloom tomato, watermelon infused with hibiscus and chile morita, cucumber, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, mint
• Guacamole — Creamy avocado, pico de gallo, lime juice, Huitzuco cheese, tortilla chips
• Mushroom Cazuela — Gruyère cheese fondue, wild mushrooms, shallots, garlic, rosemary, house-made masa madre bread
• Lobster Tostada — Lobster meat, tuna carnitas spread, mayonnaise, avocado mousse, pickled carrots, peas, potatoes, tostada
• Acapulco Style Shrimp Ceviche — Shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, Clamato juice, orange juice, cilantro
• Heirloom Tomatoes — Local heirloom tomatoes, huitlacoche fondue, pickled peach, basil oil
• Tlacoyo — Thick oval-shaped blue corn masa, black bean purée, haricots verts, salsa cruda, sour cream, queso fresco
• Mejillones — P.E.I. mussels, saffron beurre blanc, dried chorizo, pickled jalapeños, house-made masa madre bread
• Papas Zamoranas — Fingerling potatoes, salsa macha, lime juice, charred avocado, mint jocoque
• Tetela — Stuffed triangle-shaped corn masa, chicken tinga, sour cream, creamy chipotle, queso fresco
• Pulpo Enamorado — Guajillo roasted octopus, salsa macha, pickled carrots, peas, potatoes, tonnato aioli
• Steak Tartare — Strip loin, Melipona honey, and chipotle aioli, dill, chives, crispy rice, house-made black brioche bread
• Caesar Salad — Baby romaine, roasted poblano dressing, oven-roasted tomatoes, avocado, sunflowers seeds, queso de Cincho
• Tuna Tostada — Diced tuna, chipotle aioli, chives, crispy corn tortilla and avocado
• Cochinita Tostada — Fried corn tortilla, cochinita pibil, black bean purée and habanero pickled onions
• Chicharrón De Pulpo — Lime tempura octopus and smoked morita aioli
• Roasted Hamachi Collars — Slow baked hamachi jaws, lime/honey BBQ sauce, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and creamy coleslaw

Desserts

• Limón / Aguacate — Tapioca infused with citrus, lemon sorbet, avocado foam Vegan
• Flan De Cajeta — Vanilla bean flan, cajeta caramel, vanilla ice cream
• Cacao — Chocolate & almond mousse, coffee cake, chocometate sorbet, rompope
• Maíz — Charred corn ice cream, caramel, toffee, orange purée, honey gelée with caramelized popcorn
• Pumpkin — Pumpkin mousse, dark chocolate cake, pumpkin spice ice cream, toasted vanilla jelly, crumble
• Two Scoops — Lychee, chocometate

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