Talavera Cocina Mexicana – Mexican
Sunlight dances across hand-painted tiles and vibrant murals in this lively sanctuary where the soul of Mexico comes alive through bold colors and warm hospitality. The air carries the irresistible scent of charred chilies and freshly pressed tortillas, setting the stage for a culinary journey that celebrates ancestral recipes reimagined with modern flair. From the first sip of a zesty, salt-rimmed margarita to the final bite of rich, complex mole, every moment feels like a spirited celebration of heritage and flavor.
2299, Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL, 33134 +13054442877 http://talaveracocinamexicana.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, high-fiber, clean-eating, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Marisqueria
- Vuelve a la Vida - $22: shrimp, calamari, octopus & scallops with tomato sauce prepared with citrus juices, cilantro, serrano chile, onion, tomato, olive oil & avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche de Camaron - $22: shrimp with orange and lime juices, serrano chile, cilantro, red onion, tomato, olive oil & avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche de Pescado - $22: fresh corvina, habanero chile, orange zest, lime juice, cilantro, avocado & olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Verde - $22: mixed seafood tossed in salsa verde made with fresh lime juice, lemon juice, avocado, cilantro & tomatillos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche de Atún - $22: sushi grade tuna, tamarind-chipotle sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, avocado & fried leeks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aguachile de Camarón con Piña - $18: shrimp, pineapple, cucumber, onion & salsa de Aguachile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Antojitos
- Guacamole - $14: made fresh to order with cotija cheese, chicharrón & fresh homemade tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquito de Pollo o de Barbacoa de Res - $7: thin tortillas rolled and pan fried, with shredded chicken breast or beef served with salsa pasilla, avocado-cilantro salsa, crema fresca & cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada de Ceviche de Camaron o de Pescado - $7: shrimp or fish ceviche tostadas, orange & lime juices, serrano chile, cilantro, red onion, tomato & olive oil, served over avocado puree Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada de Atún - $7: fresh tuna tostada with chipotle, tamarind sauce, avocado and fried leeks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Los Insectos
- Escamoles: ant eggs taco with onion, serranos and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gusanos de Maguey: maguey worms taco
- Chapulines - $6: grasshopper tostada with black beans and guacamole
- Hormigas Chicatanas - $5: spicy chicatana ant salsa, very spicy
Los Quesos
- Queso Fundido Clásico - $14: melted oaxaca & chihuahua cheese with chorizo
- Queso Fundido Poblano - $14: melted oaxaca & chihuahua cheese with mushrooms, roasted poblano chile & epazote
Soups
- Cilantro Soup - $8: zucchini, white onions, serrano peppers with chicken stock, crispy tortilla & goat cheese
- Tortilla Clásica - $8: crispy tortilla in pasilla chile broth with avocado, queso cotija & cream
Salads
- Cesar a la Leña - $13: grilled romaine hearts & goat cheese with chipotle drops
- Ensalada Macheteada - $13: shredded romaine & iceberg lettuce, black bean vinaigrette, avocado, queso fresco, peppers & crispy tortillas w/ cilantro-jalapeño dressing
- Ensalada de Nopales - $12: fresh cactus, grilled portobello mushrooms, spinach, tomato, red onion, serrano chile, cilantro & red wine-lime vinaigrette, cotija cheese
Traditional Dishes
- Carne Asada a La Talavera - $29: thin beef tenderloin strip served with guacamole, roasted poblano peppers & onions, refried black beans & dobladita with mole
- Huachinango en Salsa Verde - $26: fresh snapper fillet cooked in tomatillo sauce with clam juice and shrimp
- Chile Relleno - $19: stuffed poblano chile with Oaxaca cheese, eggwhite batter, roasted tomato sauce served with house rice and grilled zucchini
- Camarones o Huachinango al Ajillo - $26: giant shrimp or snapper with garlic & guajillo chile served with house white rice
- Pulpo Tres Chiles Portuguese - $25: octopus steamed in aromatic broth and grilled until golden, served with a sweet & spicy 3 chiles & garlic sauce
Meriendas
- Enchiladas Verdes - $18: pulled chicken breast, roasted tomatillo sauce, cotija cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds
- Enchiladas Rojas - $18: chicken breast, roasted tomato sauce, cotija cheese and toasted pinenuts
- Enmoladas - $20: pulled chicken breast, covered with mole almendrado especial, goat cheese, drizzled with cream and topped with fresh white onions, toasted sesame seeds & cotija cheese
- Enfrijoladas - $18: chicken breast, black bean sauce, crema fresca, cotija cheese and sliced onion, optional: crumbled chorizo on top
- Quesadillas de la Marqueza - $18: huitlacoche -or- flor de calabaza -or- rajas poblanas con hongos, maiz y epazote
- Enchiladas Suizas - $20: chicken, poblano cream sauce, melted cheese, crema fresca & cilantro
- Flautas de Pollo o de Barbacoa de Res - $18: thin tortillas rolled and pan-fried, with shredded chicken breast or beef served with salsa pasilla, and avocado-cilantro salsa, crema fresca & cotija cheese
Huaraches
- Huarache de Pescado del Dia - $21: fresh fish of the day, black bean puree, lettuce, salsa verde & cotija cheese
- Huarache Paillard de Pollo - $19: chicken breast, black bean puree, lettuce, salsa verde & cotija cheese
- Huarache de Carnitas - $19: roasted pork, black bean puree, lettuce, salsa verde & cotija cheese
- Huarache de Cochinita Pibil - $19: Yucatán’s famous pork recipe, black bean puree, lettuce, salsa verde & cotija cheese
- Huarache Vegetariano - $17: grilled zucchini and guacamole, black bean puree, lettuce, salsa verde & cotija cheese
A La Leña
- Huachinango entero A la Talla: whole red snapper with 2 rubs: fresh herbs & garlic and guajillo & ancho chile, white jasmine rice and black beans (2 persons)
- Costilla Cargada en Birria de Jalisco Divorciada - $69: short rib in birria broth, black beans, lime, onion, cilantro (2-3 persons)
- Pechuga de Pollo - $22: grilled chicken breast
- Rib Eye 16oz - $43: 16oz rib eye steak
- Churrasco 12oz - $34: 12oz churrasco steak
- Tomahawk 1.5lbs - $76: served with refried black beans, guacamole, rajas poblanas, mole dobladita and tortillas (2-3 persons)
Tacos
- Tacos de Cochinita Pibil - $19: pulled pork baked Yucatán style served with guacamole, pickled red onion, rice & beans
- Tacos de Carnitas - $19: pork shoulder & belly, guacamole, rice & beans, chopped onions, cilantro
- Tacos de Costilla de Res en Birria - $21: black beans, lime, onion, cilantro
- Tacos de Bistek - $21: chopped flank steak, guacamole, rice & beans, chopped onions, cilantro
- Tacos de Pescado - $21: mahi-mahi, avocado alioli, lettuce, cascabel lime vinaigrette, chile oil
- Tacos de Camaron - $21: sauteed shrimps in chipotle & tamarind topped with onion cilantro and cucumber
Moles
- Mole Especial Almendrado de San Pedro - $22: slowly simmered organic chicken breast in a sauce made with over 30 ingredients like dried chiles, almonds, spices & garnished with toasted sesame seeds & watercress
- Mole Coloradito de Oaxaca con Costilla de Res - $26: tender beef chuck steak made with dried guajillo & ancho peppers, herbs, spices, raisins, plantains & nuts, served with grilled zucchini and garnished with sesame seeds
- Mole Blanco con Pancita de Cerdo - $22: pork belly roasted until succulent, with pinenuts, sesame seeds and almonds, topped with an apricot-pecan chutney and garnished with toasted pinenuts & sesame seeds
Vegetarianos
- Cazuela Vegetariana - $17: veggie bowl with house white rice, black beans, guacamole, grilled veggies, and cotija cheese
- Tacos Vegetarianos - $17: black bean hummus, toasted cumin, sautéed veggies, salsa vinaigrette, and cotija cheese
- Enchiladas Vegetarianas - $17: black bean hummus, toasted cumin, sautéed veggies, chile poblano salsa, and sprinkled with goat cheese
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