Little Donkey – Mexican
This high-energy destination pulses with a global spirit, where ice-chilled seafood towers and jewel-toned crudos showcase the ocean’s freshest treasures. The kitchen balances playful decadence with refined technique, offering everything from buttery caviar sandwiches to zesty tuna tostadas that ignite the palate in a stylish, bustling atmosphere.
505, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 02139 +16179451008 http://www.littledonkeybos.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Raw Bar & Platters
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $4: Chef selection, rotates daily Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tower - $98: Assorted shellfish and marine life with traditional and nontraditional accompaniments Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Crudos
- Tuna & Salmon Belly Tartare - $20: Crispy sushi rice, tobiko Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Crudo - $20: Cranberry nuóc châm, blood orange chutney, sunflower praline Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostada - $20: Charred tortilla salsa, avocado, radish, hatch chili crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $19: Mexican style shrimp, avocado, saltines Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $20: Red pepper kimchi sauce, kimchi salad, yuzu, olive oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks
- Caviar Sandwich - $26: Grilled Martin's potato roll, whipped butter, chive, sturgeon caviar Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT Lettuce Wraps - $20: Lamb bacon, pimento cheese, tomato jam, pickled red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Steak Tartare - $22: Caper dijonnaise, horseradish, potato chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parker House Rolls - $9: Sesame seeds, roasted pumpkin spice butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Toast Bao Buns - $17: Scallion, sesame, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheesesteak Arancini - $19: Shaved ribeye, coopers sharp cheese, long hots mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Savory Churros - $15: Salt cod churro, lemon aioli, malt vinegar powder Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanada - $13: Octopus, chorizo, potato, guindilla aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggies
- Fall Harvest Chicory Salad - $17: Green apple, grapes, spiced nuts, stilton, buttermilk vinaigrette, delicata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kowloon Fried Cauliflower - $17: Chili garlic, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heirloom Carrots - $19: Rose harissa, pepita dukkah, labneh, goat butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $17: Mikes hot honey, pomegranate, smoked salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles, Rice & Masa
- Bangkok Street Noodles - $19: Roasted pork, rice noodles, fried peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Fried Rice - $19: Shitake, maitake, king trumpet, egg, szechuan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manti - $22: Meat ravioli, garlic, sour cream, red pepper butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Pupusa - $17: Heirloom masa, chihuahua cheese, potato, mint, green chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cacio e Pepe - $23: Miso, fresh locally made ramen noodles, black pepper, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat & Fish
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $16: Pickled jalapeños, som tum slaw, avocado ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Donkey Burger - $18: Dry aged beef, buffalo pickles, onion soup, mayo, jalapeño chips, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $26: Grilled mediterranean sea bass, nam phrik, fried cashews, lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $23: White beans, kalamata, preserved lemon, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Beef Cheek Vol-au-vent - $26: Crimini mushrooms, pot pie, puff pastry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Cookie Dough - $13: Cocoa nibs, milk espuma
- Miso Brownie Sundae - $15: Kalamansi caramel, vanilla ice cream, yuzu meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chamoyada - $15: Mango sorbet, diced mango, chamoy, tajin
- Hot Chocolate Mousse - $14: Coffee ice cream, chocolate pearls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Cocktails
- The One in the Grapefruit - $20: Tequila, cantaloupe, lemongrass, lime, grapefruit, topo chico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Ode to Pablo - $18: Mezcal, aperol, spicy ginger shrub, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Frozee - $18: Rum, orange, pineapple, coconut cream, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Punch, Drunk, Love - $18: White & dark rum, passion fruit, lime, grenadine, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Golf Widow - $18: Rye, cynar, raspberry, iced tea, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Natty Ice - $18: Frozen winter rosé sangria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Corn Maze - $18: Bourbon, punt e mes, apricot, bitters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Respect the Pouch - $18: Clarified milk punch, vodka, apple, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Frozee Zero - $12: Orange, pineapple, coconut cream, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Snow Day - $12: Spicy ginger shrub, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Topo Chico - $3.5: Sparkling mineral water
- Widowmaker Blue Comet NE IPA - $12: 7.1% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Winter Hill Rebel City Red Ale - $12: 4.8% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Modelito - $5: Mexican lager, 4.4% ABV
- Estrella Galicia - $7: Spanish lager, 4.6% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Notch Czech Style Pilsner - $12: 4.0% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tsingtao - $8: Chinese lager, 4.7% ABV Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tecate - $6: Mexican lager, 4.5% ABV
- Miller High Life - $6: American lager, 4.6% ABV
- Allagash White - $9: Wheat beer, 5.0% ABV
- Shacksbury Arlo Cider - $6: 6.2% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Amabuki Himawari Sake - $14: Junmai gingo sake (150ml) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Add Caviar - $7: Per gram Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Oyster Shooter - $5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Pimento Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Add Egg - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
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