alejandro's Menu

Welcome to alejandro's, a stunning Mexican restaurant nestled in the heart of Monterey, California. Renowned for its innovative dishes and vibrant atmosphere, alejandro's offers a culinary experience that celebrates traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist.

The menu showcases a delightful array of options. Start with the Barbacoa "Osso Bucco", succulent veal shank served with hand-pressed tortillas, or savor the Chile En Nogada, a vegetarian masterpiece filled with lentils and topped with a walnut sauce. For seafood lovers, the Camarones grilled over a wood fire are a must-try.

Don't miss out on their sweet offerings, including the heavenly Churros "Nuboso" and the exquisite Pastel De Coco. Every dish embodies creativity and fresh ingredients, assuring a memorable dining experience. With top-notch service and an inviting vibe, alejandro's is a gastronomic haven you simply can't afford to miss!

Antojitos

• Chips + Guac

  house made tortilla chips, fresh guacamole

  US$15.00

• Esquites

  roasted organic corn, jalapeño, onions, epazote, cotija cheese, citrus aioli, chile ancho dusting

  US$14.00

• Masa Tempura

  sweet corn, jalapeño, cilantro, citrus aioli

  US$13.00

• Mole Trio

  US$18.00

• Pulpo Al Pastor

  grilled octopus, pineapple, toasted hominy

  US$26.00

• Taquitos

  beef & potato, tomatillo salsa, crema, cabbage slaw

  US$16.00

Ensaladas

• Arugula Salad

  jicama, orange, pepitas, queso cotija, citrus vinaigrette, chile de arbol dusting

  US$15.00

• Little Gem Salad

  crisp whole gems, watermelon radish, garlic tortilla crumble, cilantro avocado dressing

  US$15.00

• The Classic TJ Caesar Salad

  romaine, croutons, shaved aged parmesan, house-made caesar dressing

  US$16.00

Postre

• Churros "Nuboso"

  mexican cinnamon, burnt caramel

  US$12.00

• Pastel De Coco

  layered sponge cake, raspberry, coconut cream

  US$14.00

• Tejate Cheescake

  US$12.00

Principales

• Barbacoa "Osso Bucco"

  veal shank with bone marrow, cilantro, onions, served with hand pressed corn tortillas

  US$44.00

• Bistec Frites

  10oz new york prime, mexican chimichurri, duck fat fries dusted with chile ancho, citrus aioli

  US$52.00

• Camarones

  large prawns grilled over wood fire, creamy hominy "polenta", salsa macha drizzle

  US$35.00

• Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

  US$35.00

• Carne Asada Skirt Steak

  10oz skirt steak grilled over wood fire, grilled mexican spring onions, charred nopales. served with hand-pressed corn tortillas.

  US$48.00

• Doña Teresa's Mole

  chile pasilla mole, pan seared duck breats, bell pepper cilantro white rice, cabbage slaw with agrumato olive oil

  US$32.00

• Huarache

  6oz ny prime steak, hand pressed heirloom corn masa, black bean spread, queso fresco, cabbage, radish, avocado

  US$34.00

• Mole Enchiladas

  chicken, mole coloradito, topped with pickled onions, microgreens, crema, sweet dusting of almond, walnut, and chile guajillo, hand pressed corn tortillas

  US$27.00

• Pescado Al Pastor

  US$48.00

• Pescado Entero

  bronzino marinated in citrus, cooked in our wood burning oven. topped with with fresh arugula salad, fennel, tomatoes, mexican chimichurri

  US$48.00

• Poc Chuc

  our version of the mayan classic - grilled thick cut bone in pork chop brined in citrus and habanero, marinated charred red onions, fried plantains

  US$32.00

• Pollo Asado

  marinated half grilled chicken, chipotle mashed potatoes, nopal salad

  US$28.00

• Salmon Entree

  10oz atlantic salmon, cauliflower mashed potatoes, mexican arugula salad, salsa macha chili oil drizzle

  US$36.00

Tacos

• Birria & Bone Marrow Taco

  tender shredded beef, topped with, onions, cilantro. served with split bone marrow

  US$32.00

• Cochinita Pibil Taco

  banana leaf wrapped pork with achiote and citrus

  US$26.00

• Hongos Taco

  sauteed maitake and crimini mushrooms, roasted corn, pickled cauliflower

  US$22.00

• Pescado Taco

  fried halibut, cabbage slaw

  US$31.00

• Coliflor Al Pastor

  US$24.00

• Ribeye Tacos

  US$35.00

• Quesabirria Taco

  US$28.00

Crudos

• Ahi Tuna Tostada

  chipotle aioli, avocado, fried shallots

  US$16.00

• Fish Ceviche

  rockfish, pineapple, lime, red onion, cilantro, green tomatoes

  US$21.00

• Kampachi Tiradito

  kampachi, lemon grass, ginger, avocado, lime, orange, serrano, cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish, micro green

  US$23.00

• Kampachi Tostada

  lemon habanero aioli, radish sprouts, black sesame seeds

  US$17.00

• Tuna Ceviche

  ahí tuna, mango, avocado, onions, cilantro, sesame oil, sesame seed

  US$21.00

Vegetariano

• Chile En Nogada

  chile poblano stuffed with lentils, apples, pears, dried apricots, and almonds. topped with pomegranates and walnut sauce

  US$24.00

• Tamal

  maitake, crimini and oyster mushrooms, confit garlic, crema, tomatillo salsa

  US$22.00

Extras & Sides

• Add Shrimp

  US$16.00

• Bone Marrow

  wood fire oven roasted bone marrow

  US$10.00

• Salsa Flight

  all four house made salsas

  US$2.00

• Salsa Habanero

  citrusy, fuego heat

  US$0.50

• Salsa Mango

  sweet, no heat

  US$0.50

• Salsa Tatemada

  earthy, mild heat

  US$0.50

• Salsa Tomatillo

  citrusy, medium heat

  US$0.50

• Side Of Chimichurri

  US$3.00

• Side Of Chipotle Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

  US$7.00

• Side Of Chips

  US$4.00

• Side Of Cilantro Bell Pepper Rice

  US$5.00

• Side Of Crema

  US$0.50

• Side Of Elote

  US$5.00

• Side Of French Fries

  US$7.00

• Side Of Guac

  US$3.00

• Side Of Jalapeños

  US$1.00

• Side Of Mexican Onions

  US$5.00

• Side Of Mole - Coloradito

  US$3.00

• Side Of Mole - Estofado

  US$3.00

• Side Of Mole - Negro

  US$3.00

• Side Of Nopales

  US$5.00

• Side Of White Rice

  US$3.00

• Side Plantains

  US$6.00

• Tortilla Basket

  four heirloom masa house made corn tortillas

  US$3.00

• Side Of Queso

  US$2.00

Kids Menu

• Kids Quesadilla

  hand made corn tortillas, oaxaca cheese

  US$12.00

• Kids Quesadilla Con Pollo

  hand made corn tortillas, oaxaca cheese, chipotle chicken

  US$17.00

• Kids Hominy "Polenta"

  creamy hominy "polenta", oaxaca cheese

  US$12.00