Pascual – Mexican
Pascual captures the vibrant spirit of modern Mexican artistry, where the scent of charred chilies and bright citrus drifts through a sophisticated, high-energy dining room. The kitchen transforms coastal treasures into edible art, balancing the delicate, cooling snap of fennel-kissed aguachile against the rich, smoky depth of a ribeye huarache served on hand-pressed masa. It is a place where traditional heritage meets contemporary flair, offering a rhythmic journey through pristine crudos, savory tamals, and the communal joy of perfectly seasoned tostadas.
732, Maryland Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002 +12024501954 https://www.pascualdc.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-fat, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, raw-food, volumetrics, low-fodmap, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
To Start
- Guacamole and Tostadas - $17: Avocado, corn tostadas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Taco al Pastor - $8: Salsa cruda, salsa morita, roasted pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Mariscos
- Fennel Aguachile Rojo - $26: Shrimp, striped bass, avocado, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Kampachi Crudo - $24: Husk cherry leche de tigre, turmeric, flying dragon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Bangs Island Mussels - $19: Avocado, salsa negra, epazote aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
Appetizers
- Steak Tartare Tostada - $25: Peanut salsa, burnt tortilla aioli, olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Raw-Food
- Ribeye Huarache - $28: Chanterelles, salsa morita, eggplant puree Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hamachi Collar - $25: Morita, koji, pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- NC Shrimp Tamal - $24: Huacatay, sweet corn, chintextle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Vegetables
- Chayote Salad - $20: Sunflower seeds, guajillo oil, asian pears Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Fideos Negros - $21: Huitlacoche, maitake mushrooms, black garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Summer Squash Infladita - $21: Squash puree, smoked goat ricotta, uni mousse Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Badger Flame Beets - $21: Hazelnut salsa macha, smoked ricotta, opal basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
To Share
- Smoked Half Chicken - $52: Fried rice, salsa morita, jimmy nardello peppers, heirloom corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Neck Barbacoa - $68: Ayacote beans, salsa cruda, herbs, heirloom corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Branzino a la Brasa - $64: Pil-pil sauce, shaved brussel sprout salad, heirloom corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Pork Belly Carnitas - $66: Honeycrisp puree, purple shiso, habanero, heirloom corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides
- Braised Oaxacan Ayocote Beans - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Fried Mexican Red Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Heirloom Corn Tostadas - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Heirloom Corn Tortillas - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Chocolate Tamal - $16: Hoja santa ice cream, masa crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buñuelos - $16: Burnt vanilla, cajeta, mexican chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Peach Pavlova - $16: Charanda sabayon, amaranth, verbena Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Beverages
- Matcha Borracha Colada - $18: Blanco charanda, sotol, matcha, pineapple, vanilla, condensed milk, lime
- Pascual Penicillinita - $18: Blanco tequila, ginger, local honey, lime, raicilla float, smoked bee pollen
- Si Whey, Santo - $18: Palo santo sotol, whey, lemon, blood orange
- Taco al Pastor Margarita - $18: Blue corn mezcal, corn liqueur, pineapple, chipotle and morita, lime
- Mazapan Horchata - $10: Peanut, almond, jasmine rice, canela, milk
- Carrot Marigold Agua Fresca - $10: Marigold tea, lime
- Monopolio Clara - $9: Light Lager