
El 42 Cantina
38 Front St N, Issaquah, WA
Pickup Only
DINNER
Apertivos
Chips & Salsa
house fried chips | fire roasted tomato salsa | Juan Loco salsa verde$7.00Plantain Chips
House fried plantain strips | peanut sauce | Juan Loco salsa verde$7.00Guacamole El42
Serranos | jalapeños | onion | garlic | cilantro | lime | tortilla chips | salsa roja | salsa verde$13.00Elotes
roasted corn on the cob | tajin mayo | cotija cheese | cilantro | lime$8.00Nachos
house fried chips | queso Oaxaca | fire-roasted salsa | pickled jalapeños | black olives | guacamole | sour cream$14.00Asada Fries
chipotle mezcal fries | citrus strip loin | monterey jack cheese | chipotle mayo, avocado puree | mexican crema | cotija$18.00Quesadilla
Oaxaca & pepperjack cheeses in flour tortillas. served with salsa roja & salsa verde$11.00Chorizo Taquitos
Spicy chorizo | peppers | mushrooms | onions | Oaxaca Monterey jack blend | crisp flour tortilla | salsa verde | Baja white sauce | pickled red onion$17.00Crispy Quesabirrias
3 consome-dipped corn tortillas folded, stuffed with shredded beef Birria, cilantro, onion and oaxaca cheese. Served with consome, onions, cilantro and chile Arbol$18.00Crispy Avocado Rolls
$14.00Southwest Queso Dip
$14.00
Ensaladas
Ensalada El 42
Arugula | cilantro | roasted corn | red onion | grape tomato | sliced avocado | cotija cheese | Achiote mustard vinaigrette$8.00+Gringo Taco Salad
shredded romaine | Black bean salsa | Baja slaw | Oaxaca and Monterey jack, sour cream | guacamole | fire roasted salsa | cilantro lime vinaigrette | choice of crispy or soft tortilla.$14.00
Tacos

Birria Tacos
Braised beef | guajillo pepper | Oaxaca cheese crust | white onion | consommé$16.00Chimichurri Steak Tacos
chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin | guacatillo | diablito salsa$15.00
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
traditional Mexican shredded pork | marinated in achiote and citrus juices | Juan Loco tomatillo salsa | pickled red onions$14.00Pork Al Pastor tacos
Adobo pork | bacon | grilled pineapple | guajillo | tropical salsa$14.00
Chicken Mole Tacos
chipotle mole braised chicken | traditional mole | baja crema | sesame seeds | cilantro | crispy cheese crust$13.00
Halibut Tacos
tortilla-crusted fresh halibut fillets | Jalapeño tartar slaw | pickled red onions$16.00
Seared Prawn Tacos
chipotle seared tiger prawns | Baja coleslaw | pickled jicama and carrot | tangy habanero coulis$16.00
Mushroom Tacos
Chile margarita wild mushrooms | guacatillo | alfalfa sprouts | queso fresco$13.00
Enchiladas
Birria Enchiladas
braised beef | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans$19.00Chicken Enchiladas
grilled chicken breast | jalapeno lime pilsner seasoning | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans$18.00Cochinita Enchiladas
traditional Mexican shredded pork, confit in citrus juices and spices | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans$18.00Lobster & Shrimp Enchiladas
lobster | shrimp | yellow corn tortillas | salsa verde | artichoke dip | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans$21.00Pork Al Pastor Enchiladas
sweet adobo pork | bacon | grilled pineapple | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans$18.00Wild Mushroom Enchiladas
chile margarita seasoned wild mushrooms | yellow corn tortillas | Oaxaca cheese | salsa verde | rice | beans$15.00Cheese Enchiladas
yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans$15.00Mix Veggies Enchiladas
mixed vegetables | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans$15.00
Tortas & Hamburguesas
El Jefe Burger
half pound beef patty | jalapeño bacon | Oaxaca cheese | chipotle aioli | guacamole | pico de gallo | pepitas | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$20.00Torta de Birria
braised beef in guajillo pepper | beans | onions | cilantro | tomatillo salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Asada
chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | diablito salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Cochinita Pibil
traditional Mexican shredded pork, confit in citrus juices and spices | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Pastor
sweet adobo pork | bacon & grilled pineapple | beans | tropical salsa | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Pollo
roasted chicken | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00
Burritos
Mar y Tierra (Surf & Turf) Burrito
chimichurri steak | chipotle seared tiger prawns | rice | beans | guacamole | pico de gallo | spicy slaw$21.00Chicken Burrito
chicken | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red & green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream$19.00Al Pastor Burrito
sweet adobo pork | bacon & grilled pineapple | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream$19.00Cochinita Pibil Burrito
traditional Mexican shredded pork | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream$19.00Birria Burrito
braised beef in guajillo pepper | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream$21.00Chimichurri Steak Burrito
chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin, | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream$21.00
Short Ribs Burrito
slow braised beef short ribs | red rice | borracho beans | oaxaca & pepperjack cheese | red enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream$22.00Mixed Veggies Burrito
rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | enchilada roja sauce | sour cream | guacamole | pico de gallo$17.00
Entrees
Carne Asada
grilled seasoned skirt steak | guacamole | pico de gallo | roasted jalapeño | red rice | sinaloa beans$31.00Cochinita Pibil Entree
traditional Mexican shredded pork | pickled onions | roasted tomatillo salsa | tropical mango salsa | red rice | sinaloa beans | corn tortillas$21.00
Camarones a la Diabla
sauteed jumbo tiger prawns | tomato chipotle sauce | wild mushrooms | red pepper | red onion | fresh avocado | red rice | sinaloa beans$26.00
Chef's Specials

Black Bean Hummus
chickpeas | black beans | lemon juice | spices | crispy tortilla pita chips | pico de gallo | guacamole | pepitas$12.00
Ceviche de Camarón
tiger prawns | cured in fresh lime juice | jalapeño | serrano | red onion | tomato | cilantro | 3 crispy tostadas$17.00
Ball Park Nachos
fresh corn tortilla chips, southwest queso dip, Sinaloa beans with chorizo, Baja white crema, pico de gallo, onions, cilantro, queso Cotija$8.00
Short Ribs Tacos
tender braised short ribs | guacatillo | diced onions | cilantro | Oaxaca queso | 3 corn tortillas$16.00Crispy Quesabirrias
3 consome-dipped corn tortillas folded, stuffed with shredded beef Birria, cilantro, onion and oaxaca cheese. Served with consome, onions, cilantro and chile Arbol$18.00Mole Chicken Entree
grilled seasoned chicken breast | traditional mole with Mexican chocolate | red rice | sinaloa beans | queso fresco | crema | sesame seeds | corn tortillas$22.005 Mini Tacos
$8.00
Desserts
Salsas/Sauces
Chipotle Aioli
$0.50Baja White
MILD - yogurt, mayonnaise, cumin, Mexican oregano, lime juice, pinch of cayenne.$0.50Peanut Sauce
MILD - peanuts, coconut milk, sesame, rice vinegar, chili paste, ginger, lime, garlic, brown sugar, soy & cilantro$0.50Guacatillo
MILD - charred avocado, mayo, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño.$0.50Pico De Gallo
MEDIUM - fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño$0.50Fire Roasted
MEDIUM - roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, red pepper, roasted & fresh garlic, lime, cilantro$0.50Enchilada Rojo
MEDIUM - fire roasted tomato, roasted onion, roasted ancho chili, chicken stock, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot$0.50Enchilada Verde
MEDIUM - tomatillo, jalapeño, green bell peppers, cilantro, green onion, Mexican oregano, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot$0.50Juan Loco
HOT - tomatillo, pickled jalapeño, white vinegar, onions, cilantro, roasted garlic, lime.$0.50Tropical Salsa
HOT -habañero, jicama, red onion, red bell peppers, lime, cilantro, mango chutney, fresh mango, and pineapple.$0.50Salsa Cancun
HOT - habañero, orange zest, onion.$0.50Diablito
VERY HOT - arbol chilis, fresh tomatillo, roma tomatoes, garlic, cilantro & JaK’s salt.$0.50Arbol Sauce
EXTREME - roasted tree chilis and garlic$0.50Achiote Mustard
$0.50Cilantro Lime
$0.50House Aioli
$0.50Sour Cream
$2.00Chipotle Mayo
$0.50
Sides
Rice & Beans
$5.00Red Rice
rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and spices$5.00Sinaloa Beans
refried pinto beans with chorizo and Oaxaca cheese$5.00Black Bean Salsa
$5.00Small Guacamole
$3.00Medium Guacamole
$5.00Sour Cream
$2.00Side Fries
$7.00Side Cheese
$3.00Sliced Avocado
$3.00Side Grilled Jalapeno
$1.00Side Pickled Jalapeno
$1.004 Corn Tortillas
$1.00Flour Tortillas 3
$2.00Side Cole Slaw
$5.00Side Mix Veggies
$5.00
BRUNCH
Taco Combo Plates (Brunch)
Two Tacos + One Side | choice of rice & beans, or small salad
Birria
braised beef in guajillo pepper | Oaxaca cheese crust | white onion | consommé for dipping | rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Chimichurri Steak
chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin | guacamole | diablito salsa | rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Chicken Mole
chipotle mole braised chicken | guacatillo | pico de gallo | choice of rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Cochinita Pibil
traditional Mexican shredded pork | roasted tomatillo salsa | diced onions | rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Al Pastor
sweet adobo pork | bacon | grilled pineapple | guajillo sauce | tropical salsa | rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Halibut
blackened seasoned halibut fillets| Baja coleslaw | tropical mango salsa | choice of rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Seared Prawn
seared butterflied tiger prawns | creamy coleslaw | pico de gallo | chipotle mayo | rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Wild Mushroom
chile margarita seasoned wild mushrooms | avocado puree | alfalfa sprouts | queso fresco | rice & beans OR small salad$14.00Breakfast Tacos
scrambled eggs* with chorizo | chipotle mayo | cilantro | breakfast potatoes | beans$16.00Dos Tacos Mix
Make your own combo!$14.00
Tortas Y Hamburguesas (Brunch)
El Jefe Burger
half pound beef patty | jalapeño bacon | Oaxaca cheese | chipotle aioli | guacamole | pico de gallo | pepitas | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$20.00Breakfast Torta
scrambled eggs, chorizo, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese$17.00Torta de Birria
braised beef in guajillo pepper | beans | onions | cilantro | tomatillo salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Asada
chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | diablito salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Pibil
slow roasted traditional Mexican pulled pork shoulder | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Pastor
sweet adobo pork | bacon & grilled pineapple | beans | tropical salsa | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00Torta de Pollo
roasted chicken | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli$19.00
Breakfast (Brunch)
Chilaquiles
2 eggs* your way | corn tortilla chips | cotija | onions | chipotle mayo | breakfast potatoes | beans | choice of your choice of salsa roja or verde (or do both!)$17.00Carne Asada and Eggs
Grilled seasoned skirt steak | 2 eggs* your way | pico de gallo | diablito salsa | breakfast potatoes | Sinaloa beans | tortillas$27.00Huevos Rancheros
2 eggs* eggs your way | fried tortillas | beans | salsa roja y verde | cotija | breakfast potatoes | beans$16.003 Breakfast Tacos Plato
scrambled eggs* | chorizo | chipotle mayo | cilantro | breakfast potatoes | beans$16.00Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs* | queso mix | flour tortilla | breakfast potatoes | Baja slaw Classic Chorizo: chorizo | Sinaloa beans | pico de gallo or Bacon Avocado: jalapeño bacon | black bean salsa | sliced avocado$17.00Avocado Toast
2 eggs* you way | toasted bolillo bun | avocado spread | arugula | queso fresco | breakfast potatoes | black bean salsa$15.00Loco Mole
Short ribs | 2 fried eggs* | traditional mole sauce | red rice | green onions | cilantro | queso fresco | corn tortillas$18.00Bolillo French Toast
Our take on French toast | bolillo buns | cajeta caramel | horchata ice cream$12.00OUT OF STOCK
3 Egg Omelettes (Brunch)
Served with breakfast potatoes and Sinaloa or black beans
Omelette Cochinita Pibil
Slow roasted Mexican pulled pork | jack cheese | salsa verde | Baja White crema | pickled onion$15.00Omelette Chimichurri Steak
Chimichurri steak | fajita veggies | jack cheese | fire roasted salsa | guacatillo$15.00Omelette Wild Mushrooms
chile margarita sauteed wild mushrooms | queso fresco | salsa verde | alfalfa sprouts$15.00Omelette Al Pastor Pork
sweet adobo pork | bacon | grilled pineapple | guajillo sauce | tropical salsa$15.00Omelette California
Sliced avocado | green onions | jack cheese | enchilada verde salsa | pico de gallo$15.00
Chips & Dips (Brunch)
Chips Salsa Y Guac
house fried chips | fire roasted tomato | Juan Loco salsa | guacamole$7.00Plantain Chips
House fried plantain strips | peanut sauce | Juan Loco salsa verde$7.00Nachos
house fried chips | queso Oaxaca | fire-roasted salsa | pickled jalapeños | black olives | guacamole | sour cream$14.00Chips & Salsa
house fried chips | fire roasted tomato salsa | Juan Loco salsa verde$7.00Ensalada El 42
Arugula | cilantro | roasted corn | red onion | grape tomato | sliced avocado | cotija cheese | Achiote mustard vinaigrette$8.00+Southwest Queso Dip
$14.00
Sides (Brunch)
1 Egg
$2.002 Eggs
$4.00SD Bacon
$3.00SD Potatoes
$5.00Side Fries
$7.00Sinaloa Beans
refried pinto beans with chorizo and Oaxaca cheese$5.00Red Rice
rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and spices$5.00Rice & Beans
$5.00Black Bean Salsa
$5.00Side Fruit
$4.00Sliced Avocado
$3.00Small Guacamole
$3.00Medium Guacamole
$5.00Side Grilled Jalapeno
$1.00Sour Cream
$2.00Flour Tortillas 3
$2.004 Corn Tortillas
$1.50Chipotle Aioli
$0.50Baja White
MILD - yogurt, mayonnaise, cumin, Mexican oregano, lime juice, pinch of cayenne.$0.50Peanut Sauce
MILD - peanuts, coconut milk, sesame, rice vinegar, chili paste, ginger, lime, garlic, brown sugar, soy & cilantro$0.50Guacatillo
MILD - charred avocado, mayo, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño.$0.50Pico De Gallo
MEDIUM - fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño$0.50Fire Roasted
MEDIUM - roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, red pepper, roasted & fresh garlic, lime, cilantro$0.50Enchilada Rojo
MEDIUM - fire roasted tomato, roasted onion, roasted ancho chili, chicken stock, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot$0.50Enchilada Verde
MEDIUM - tomatillo, jalapeño, green bell peppers, cilantro, green onion, Mexican oregano, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot$0.50Juan Loco
HOT - tomatillo, pickled jalapeño, white vinegar, onions, cilantro, roasted garlic, lime.$0.50Tropical Salsa
HOT -habañero, jicama, red onion, red bell peppers, lime, cilantro, mango chutney, fresh mango, and pineapple.$0.50Salsa Cancun
HOT - habañero, orange zest, onion.$0.50Diablito
VERY HOT - arbol chilis, fresh tomatillo, roma tomatoes, garlic, cilantro & JaK’s salt.$0.50Arbol Sauce
EXTREME - roasted tree chilis and garlic$0.50Achiote Mustard
$0.50Cilantro Lime
$0.50House Aioli
$0.50Sliced Avocado
$3.00Side Pickled Jalapeno
$1.00
Kids Soda
$0.00
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