Rocking Horse Cafe Mexicano

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182 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-463-9511
rockinghorsecafe.com

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Hours:
Mon-Thu Noon-11pm; Fri Noon-Midnight; Sat 11am-Noon; Sun 11am-11pm

Dining Options:
Delivery, Disabled Accessible, Parties / Private Rooms, Take Out

Cuisine:
Latin, Mexican

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Brunch

Prix Fixe Drinks

Frozen Lime Margarita

Mimosa

Bloody Mary

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

Big Plates

Huevos Beneditos

poached eggs, corn cakes, sautéed spinach, chipotle hollandaise, jalapeño hash browns ($11.00)

Panqueques

buttermilk-corn meal griddle cakes, sautéed peaches & plums, applewood smoked bacon, ancho-maple syrup ($11.00)

Omelet

wild mushrooms, roasted poblanos, applewood smoked bacon, Monterey Jack & panela cheeses, salsa verde, jalapeño hash browns ($11.00)

Migas

scrambled eggs, crisp tortillas, zucchini, chorizo, roasted tomato salsa, rice & beans ($11.00)

Huevos Rancheros

handmade corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, refried black beans, fried eggs, salsas roja & verde ($11.00)

Burrito de Bistec y Huevos

rilled hanger steak, scrambled eggs, avocado, panela cheese, jalapeño salsa ($11.00)

Ensalada con Aguacate y Cabrales

avocado, tomato, Spanish blue cheese, balsamic-cumin vinaigrette ($11.00)

Enchiladas de Pollo

pomegranate charred KNK Farms free range chicken, guajillo salsa, refried beans, pickled cabbage ($11.00)

Burritos

watercress, avocado, panela & Monterey Jack, pickled onion & serrano. grilled vegetables ($11.00)

Guacamole

3 relishes, warm handmade corn tortillas ($11.00)

Quesadilla de Hongos

roasted wild mushrooms, Manchego cheese, handmade organic spelt tortillas, jicama-green apple slaw ($11.00)

“Croque Señor”

pulled chipotle roasted Niman Ranch pork sandwich, rajas poblanos, avocado, watercress, Chihuahua cheese ($11.00)

Side Plates

Side of Guacamole

($5.00)

Handmade Corn (Gluten Free) or Organic Spelt Tortillas

($4.00)

Black Beans & Rice*

($4.00)

Jalapeño Hash Browns

($4.00)

Smoked Bacon

($5.00)

Mixed Green Salad

lime vinaigrette* ($5.00)

Fried Ripe Plantains

($4.00)

Yucca-Goat Cheese Cake

($5.00)

Lunch

Specials

Bowl of Soup

($4.00)

Soup & Salad

bowl of soup with mixed green salad ($6.00)

Brown Bag Burrito

single burrito (free range chicken breast, grilled hanger steak or vegetables), no frills ($6.00)

Soup or Salad with Burrito

bowl of soup or mixed green salad with choice of free range chicken breast, hanger steak or grilled vegetable burrito ($8.00)

Soup or Salad with Enchilada

bowl of soup or mixed green salad with pomegranate charred chicken enchilada ($8.00)

Soups & Salads

Guacamole

3 relishes, warm handmade corn tortillas ($9.00)

Ensalada Mixta

mixed greens, jicama-green apple slaw, pepitas, lime vinaigrette ($4.00)

Ensalada de Calamares

fried squid, citrus, chorizo croutons, frisée, citrus vinaigrette ($9.00)

Ensalada con Aguacate y Cabrales

avocado, tomato, Spanish blue cheese, balsamic-cumin vinaigrette ($9.00)

Ensalada de Res

grilled hanger steak, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, mulato chile vinaigrette ($12.00)

Second Courses

Budín Azteca

KNK Farms free range chicken, corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, crema fresca ($8.00)

Quesadilla de Hongos

roasted wild mushrooms, Manchego cheese, handmade organic spelt tortillas, jicama-green apple slaw ($9.00)

Tacos de Dorado

pumpkin seed crusted mahi mahi, lime-cilantro slaw, roasted habanero salsa, ancho corn tortillas, black beans ($11.00)

Carnitas

braised Niman Ranch natural pork, ancho tortillas, guacamole, pickled red onion ($11.00)

Enchiladas de Pollo

pomegranate charred KNK free range chicken, pomegranate-guajillo salsa, refried beans, pickled cabbage ($11.00)

Burritos

watercress, avocado, panela & Monterey Jack, pickled onion & serrano. ($11.00)

Camarones con Brecol

sautéed garlic-lime shrimp & broccolini, roasted tomato-almond salsa ($13.00)

“Croque Señor”

pulled chipotle roasted Niman Ranch pork sandwich, rajas poblanos, avocado, watercress, Chihuahua cheese ($11.00)

Pastel de Tres Granos*

wehani-quinoa-amaranth cake, jalapeño-herb relish, sautéed kale, roasted chayote, squash purée ($11.00)

Sides

Black Beans & Rice*

($4.00)

Plantain Purée

($4.00)

Handmade Corn or Organic Spelt Tortillas

($4.00)

Yucca-Goat Cheese Cake

($5.00)

Sautéed Greens - Collards, Kale or Spinach

($5.00)

Afternoon

Big Plates

Guacamole

3 relishes, warm handmade corn tortillas ($9.00)

Ensalada Mixta

mixed greens, jicama-green apple slaw, pepitas, lime vinaigrette ($4.00)

Ensalada de Calamares

fried squid, citrus, chorizo croutons, frisée, citrus vinaigrette ($9.00)

Ensalada con Aguacate y Cabrales

avocado, tomato, Spanish blue cheese, balsamic-cumin vinaigrette ($9.00)

Budín Azteca

KNK Farms free range chicken, corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, crema fresca ($8.00)

Quesadilla de Hongos

roasted wild mushrooms, Manchego cheese, handmade organic spelt tortillas, jicama-green apple slaw ($9.00)

Carnitas

braised Niman Ranch natural pork, ancho tortillas, guacamole, pickled red onion ($11.00)

Burritos

watercress, avocado, panela & Monterey Jack, pickled onion & serrano ($11.00)

Pastel de Tres Granos*

wehani-quinoa-amaranth cake, jalapeño-herb relish, sautéed kale, roasted chayote, squash purée ($17.00)

Enchiladas de Pollo

pomegranate charred KNK Farms free range chicken, guajillo salsa, refried beans, pickled cabbage ($11.00)

Camarones con Brecol

sautéed garlic-lime shrimp & broccolini, roasted tomato-almond salsa ($13.00)

Side Plates

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

($5.00)

Handmade Corn* or Organic Spelt Tortillas

($4.00)

Yucca-Goat Cheese Cake

($5.00)

Guacamole

($5.00)

Black Beans & Rice*

($4.00)

Cotija Polenta

($5.00)

Plantain Purée

($5.00)

Sautéed Greens - Collards, Kale or Spinach*

($5.00)

Desserts

Buñuelos

Mexican doughnuts, Ibarra chocolate pot au crème, spiced piloncillo syrup ($7.00)

Flan de Coco

coconut crème caramel, tuile, candied pistachios ($7.00)

Tarta de Limón

lime custard, ginger Graham crust, Myers's rum cream, mango & raspberry purées ($7.00)

Sorbetes*

seasonal fruit sorbets ($7.00)

Tortita de Chocolate

spiced flourless Valrhona chocolate cake, cinnamon ice cream ($7.00)

Helado con Dos Salsas

vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce, cajeta, sweet tortilla crisps ($7.00)

Tres Leches con Platano

3-milk & rum soaked sponge cake, banana cream, candied pecans ($7.00)

Dinner

Small Plates

Budín Azteca

KNK Farms free range chicken, corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, crema fresca ($8.00)

Tamal de Camarones

roasted sweet corn-masa dumpling, shrimp, chipotle butter, avocado pico de gallo ($11.00)

Quesadilla de Hongos

roasted wild mushrooms, Manchego cheese, handmade organic spelt tortillas, jicama-green apple slaw ($9.00)

Guacamole

3 relishes, warm handmade corn tortillas ($10.00)

Crepas de Pato

duck epazote confit, blue corn crépes, spicy pasilla BBQ sauce ($10.00)

Ensalada de Calamares

fried squid, citrus, chorizo croutons, frisée, citrus vinaigrette ($9.00)

Tacos de Dorado

pumpkin seed crusted mahi mahi, lime-cilantro slaw, roasted habanero salsa, ancho corn tortillas ($10.00)

Ensalada con Aguacate y Cabrales

avocado, tomato, Spanish blue cheese, balsamic-cumin vinaigrette ($9.00)

Big Plates

Mixiote

slow roasted Niman Ranch natural pork, red chile rub, plantain purée, collard greens ($20.00)

Carne Guisado

jalapeño braised Brandt natural beef brisket, tomato-lime broth, garlic mashed potatoes ($19.00)

Mole Michoacan

KNK Farms free range chicken paillards, ancho, pasilla & guajillo chiles, toasted pumpkin & sesame seeds, sautéed kale ($19.00)

Bistec en Recado

herb marinated natural hanger steak, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onions, red wine escabeche ($22.00)

Atún en Corteza de Chiltepe

pan-seared chiltepe chile crusted tuna, chorizo-poblano studded wild rice, sweet corn emulsion ($23.00)

Camarones con Brecol

sautéed garlic-lime shrimp & broccolini, roasted tomato-almond salsa ($20.00)

Cordero Enchipotlado

chipotle braised natural lamb shank, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, epazote, creamy cotija polenta ($24.00)

Róbalo con Limón y Comino*

lemon-cumin marinated striped bass fillet, red Fresno chile purée, avocado pico de gallo, garlic mashed potatoes ($22.00)

Pastel de Tres Granos*

wehani-quinoa-amaranth cake, jalapeño-herb relish, sautéed kale, roasted chayote, squash purée ($17.00)

Street Foods

Carnitas

braised Niman Ranch natural pork, ancho tortillas, guacamole, pickled red onion ($16.00)

Enchiladas de Pollo

pomegranate charred KNK Farms free range chicken, guajillo salsa, refried beans, pickled cabbage ($16.00)

Burritos

watercress, avocado, panela & Monterey Jack, pickled onion & serrano ($16.00)

Side Plates

Mixed Greens lime vinaigrette*

($4.00)

Plantain Purée

($5.00)

Yucca-Goat Cheese Cake

($5.00)

Guacamole

($5.00)

Handmade Corn or Organic Spelt Tortillas

($4.00)

Cotija Polenta

($5.00)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

($5.00)

Black Beans & Rice*

($4.00)

Sautéed Greens - Collards, Kale or Spinach

($5.00)

Drinks

Margaritas

Pure Rocking Horse

Herradura Silver, triple sec, lime. with passion fruit, pineapple, mango, strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, prickly pear or blood orange - $11 ($10.00)

Two FruIt

frozen, prickly pear, mango ($11.00)

Agave

Partida blanco, organic agave nectar, lime ($12.00)

Beso

Patrón Silver, passion fruit, Citrónge ($12.00)

Don Caliente

Don Julio blanco, orange-chile syrup, Grand Marnier, lime ($12.00)

Sangarita

frozen, sangria float ($11.00)

Cocktails

Cosmopolitan Passion

Ketel One Oranje, passion fruit, Chambord, lime ($11.00)

Caipirinha

Leblon Cachaça, raw sugar, muddled lime ($12.00)

Red Shadow

Sombra mezcal, grapefruit, lemon, lime, Campari ($12.00)

Sangria

cabernet sauvignon, brandy, triple sec, orange, lime ($10.00)

Mojito Americano

Maker’s Mark bourbon, mint leaves, orange, lime ($11.00)

Beers

Corona Light

($6.00)

Corona Extra

($6.00)

Pacifico Clara

($6.00)

Dos Equis Amber

($6.00)

Negra Modelo

($6.00)

Non-Alcoholic

Limeade

($2.00)

Iced Black Tea

($2.00)

Iced Hibiscus Tea

($2.00)

Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice

($4.00)

Boylan’s Root Beer

($4.00)

Saratoga Water (28 oz)

($5.00)

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Forefront 2010 Pine Ridge, Napa, California

($12.00)

Malbec, N?made 2010 Mendoza, Argentina

($10.00)

Côtes du Rhône, CDR 2010, France

($10.00)

Pinot Noir, L’Écume Oregon 2009

($11.00)

Rioja, Crianza 2009 Castillo Labastida, Spain

($9.00)

Whites

Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, 2011 Domaine de la Grenouille, France

($8.00)

Saint-Véran, 2011 Joseph Drouhin, France

($10.00)

Chardonnay, Girasole 2010 Mendocino, California

($12.00)

Pinot Gris, Yamhill Valley Vineyards 2009 McMinnville, Oregon

($9.00)

Riesling Réserve, Albert Seltz 2010 Alsace, France

($9.00)

Sauvignon Blanc, Aresti 2012 Estate Selection, Chile

($9.00)

Licuados

Cucumber Snap

ginger, avocado, lime, organic agave nectar ($6.00)

Or-Mang-Yo-Tang

orange, mango, organic Greek yogurt, vanilla bean ($7.00)

Vida Verde

organic kale, pineapple, green apple, lemon ($6.00)

Cool Azul

blueberries, raspberries, banana, apple, organic soy milk, organic agave nectar ($7.00)

Cocoa Nuts

organic cocoa, apple, banana, organic soy milk, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla bean, organic agave nectar ($7.00)

Sparkling

Scharffenberger Brut NV, California

($38.00)

Cristalino Brut Cava NV, Spain

($9.00)

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV, Champagne, France

($80.00)

Desserts

Desserts

Buñuelos

Mexican doughnuts, Ibarra chocolate pot au crème, spiced piloncillo syrup ($7.00)

Flan de Coco

coconut crème caramel, tuile, candied pistachios ($7.00)

Tarta de Limón

lime custard, ginger Graham crust, Myers's rum cream, mango & raspberry purées

Sorbetes*

seasonal fruit sorbets ($7.00)

Tortita de Chocolate

spiced flourless Valrhona chocolate cake, cinnamon ice cream ($7.00)

Helado con Dos Salsas

vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce, cajeta, sweet tortilla crisps ($7.00)

Tres Leches con Platano

3-milk & rum soaked sponge cake, banana cream, candied pecans ($7.00)

Cocoa Nuts*

organic cocoa, apple, banana, organic soy milk, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla bean, organic agave nectar ($7.00)

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