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A beautifully plated dish showcasing vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.

El 42 Cantina

38 Front St N, Issaquah, WA
Apertivos
Ensaladas
Tacos
Enchiladas
Tortas & Hamburguesas
Burritos
Entrees
Chef's Specials
Desserts
Salsas/Sauces
Sides

Apertivos

  • Chips & Salsa

    house fried chips | fire roasted tomato salsa | Juan Loco salsa verde
    $7.00
  • Plantain Chips

    House fried plantain strips | peanut sauce | Juan Loco salsa verde
    $7.00
  • Guacamole El42

    Serranos | jalapeños | onion | garlic | cilantro | lime | tortilla chips | salsa roja | salsa verde
    $13.00
  • Elotes

    roasted corn on the cob | tajin mayo | cotija cheese | cilantro | lime
    $8.00
  • Nachos

    house fried chips | queso Oaxaca | fire-roasted salsa | pickled jalapeños | black olives | guacamole | sour cream
    $14.00
  • Asada Fries

    chipotle mezcal fries | citrus strip loin | monterey jack cheese | chipotle mayo, avocado puree | mexican crema | cotija
    $18.00
  • Quesadilla

    Oaxaca & pepperjack cheeses in flour tortillas. served with salsa roja & salsa verde
    $11.00
  • Chorizo Taquitos

    Spicy chorizo | peppers | mushrooms | onions | Oaxaca Monterey jack blend | crisp flour tortilla | salsa verde | Baja white sauce | pickled red onion
    $17.00
  • Crispy 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
    $18.00
  • Crispy Avocado Rolls

    $14.00
  • Southwest 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
    $16.00
  • Chimichurri 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
    $14.00
  • Pork 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
    $19.00
  • Chicken Enchiladas

    grilled chicken breast | jalapeno lime pilsner seasoning | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
    $18.00
  • Cochinita Enchiladas

    traditional Mexican shredded pork, confit in citrus juices and spices | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
    $18.00
  • Lobster & Shrimp Enchiladas

    lobster | shrimp | yellow corn tortillas | salsa verde | artichoke dip | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
    $21.00
  • Pork Al Pastor Enchiladas

    sweet adobo pork | bacon | grilled pineapple | yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
    $18.00
  • Wild Mushroom Enchiladas

    chile margarita seasoned wild mushrooms | yellow corn tortillas | Oaxaca cheese | salsa verde | rice | beans
    $15.00
  • Cheese Enchiladas

    yellow corn tortillas | salsa roja & verde | Oaxaca cheese | rice | beans
    $15.00
  • Mix 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
    $20.00
  • Torta de Birria

    braised beef in guajillo pepper | beans | onions | cilantro | tomatillo salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
    $19.00
  • Torta de Asada

    chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin | beans | lettuce | tomato | guacamole | diablito salsa | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
    $19.00
  • Torta 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
    $19.00
  • Torta de Pastor

    sweet adobo pork | bacon & grilled pineapple | beans | tropical salsa | guacamole | oaxaca cheese | toasted bolillo bun | chipotle mezcal seasoned fries | house aioli
    $19.00
  • Torta 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
    $21.00
  • Chicken Burrito

    chicken | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red & green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
    $19.00
  • Al Pastor Burrito

    sweet adobo pork | bacon & grilled pineapple | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
    $19.00
  • Cochinita Pibil Burrito

    traditional Mexican shredded pork | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
    $19.00
  • Birria Burrito

    braised beef in guajillo pepper | rice | beans | oaxaca cheese | red and green enchilada sauce | guacamole | pico de gallo | sour cream
    $21.00
  • Chimichurri 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
    $22.00
  • Mixed 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
    $31.00
  • Cochinita 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
    $12.00
  • Short Ribs Tacos

    tender braised short ribs | guacatillo | diced onions | cilantro | Oaxaca queso | 3 corn tortillas
    $16.00
  • Crispy 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
    $18.00
  • Mole Chicken Entree

    grilled seasoned chicken breast | traditional mole with Mexican chocolate | red rice | sinaloa beans | queso fresco | crema | sesame seeds | corn tortillas
    $22.00
  • 5 Mini Tacos

    $8.00

Desserts

  • Churros

    Mexican cinnamon, cloves & allspice, with Mexican chocolate sauce
    $9.00
  • Fried Ice Cream

    $12.00
  • Sorbet

    $7.00

Salsas/Sauces

  • Chipotle Aioli

    $0.50
  • Baja White

    MILD - yogurt, mayonnaise, cumin, Mexican oregano, lime juice, pinch of cayenne.
    $0.50
  • Peanut Sauce

    MILD - peanuts, coconut milk, sesame, rice vinegar, chili paste, ginger, lime, garlic, brown sugar, soy & cilantro
    $0.50
  • Guacatillo

    MILD - charred avocado, mayo, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño.
    $0.50
  • Pico De Gallo

    MEDIUM - fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño
    $0.50
  • Fire Roasted

    MEDIUM - roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, red pepper, roasted & fresh garlic, lime, cilantro
    $0.50
  • Enchilada Rojo

    MEDIUM - fire roasted tomato, roasted onion, roasted ancho chili, chicken stock, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot
    $0.50
  • Enchilada Verde

    MEDIUM - tomatillo, jalapeño, green bell peppers, cilantro, green onion, Mexican oregano, garlic, cumin, coriander. served hot
    $0.50
  • Juan Loco

    HOT - tomatillo, pickled jalapeño, white vinegar, onions, cilantro, roasted garlic, lime.
    $0.50
  • Tropical Salsa

    HOT -habañero, jicama, red onion, red bell peppers, lime, cilantro, mango chutney, fresh mango, and pineapple.
    $0.50
  • Salsa Cancun

    HOT - habañero, orange zest, onion.
    $0.50
  • Diablito

    VERY HOT - arbol chilis, fresh tomatillo, roma tomatoes, garlic, cilantro & JaK’s salt.
    $0.50
  • Arbol Sauce

    EXTREME - roasted tree chilis and garlic
    $0.50
  • Achiote Mustard

    $0.50
  • Cilantro Lime

    $0.50
  • House Aioli

    $0.50
  • Sour Cream

    $2.00
  • Chipotle Mayo

    $0.50

Sides

  • Rice & Beans

     
    $5.00
  • Red Rice

    rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and spices
    $5.00
  • Sinaloa Beans

    refried pinto beans with chorizo and Oaxaca cheese
    $5.00
  • Black Bean Salsa

    $5.00
  • Small Guacamole

    $3.00
  • Medium Guacamole

    $5.00
  • Sour Cream

    $2.00
  • Side Fries

    $7.00
  • Side Cheese

    $3.00
  • Sliced Avocado

    $3.00
  • Side Grilled Jalapeno

    $1.00
  • Side Pickled Jalapeno

    $1.00
  • 4 Corn Tortillas

    $1.00
  • Flour Tortillas 3

    $2.00
  • Side Cole Slaw

    $5.00
  • Side Mix Veggies

    $5.00

Quesadilla

$11.00

Oaxaca & pepperjack cheeses in flour tortillas. served with salsa roja & salsa verde

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El 42 Cantina Location and Hours

(425) 677-7063
38 Front St N, Issaquah, WA 98027
Closed • Opens Wednesday at 4PM
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