Cielito Restaurant 2015 Event Menus

Cielito Restaurant 2015 Event Menus
ENTRÉE STYLE - DINNER
This menu is designed for seated dinners of up to 50 guests, offering a multi-course, sophisticated dining experience for your party. Please
standard | $40 per person
PRESET
Cielito’s Signature Guacamole ripe avocado, spanish onion,
cilantro, serrano chile, radish,
queso cotija, just-made chips
FIRST COURSE
check one | individually plated
House Salad mixed greens, grapes, jicama,
orange vinaigrette
Sopa de Tortilla Oaxaca pasilla-ancho infused chicken
broth, avocado, jack, baby black
kale, guajillo infused tortilla
strips
SECOND COURSE
each guest pre-selects one | individually plated
Enchiladas de Verduras handmade tortillas, chef’s
selection of seasonal market
vegetables, jack, manchego,
roasted poblano rajas, salsa roja,
arroz rojo
Braised Short Rib negra modelo guajillo-braised
beef short rib, herb-potato
purée, baby carrots, spinach, red
wine-guajillo chile reduction
Pescado Especial chef’s selection of seasonal
THIRD COURSE
individually plated
Vanilla Bean Flan our interpretation of a classic:
vanilla bean custard, rich
caramel sauce
make it deluxe | add a course - $8per additional item
check items to add | served family style
Ceviche California
local white sea bass, pineapple, jicama, red onion, avocado, pickled
cabbage, tomatillo-serrano sauce, served in butter lettuce wraps
Tacos al Pastor
adobo-marinated spit-roasted pork, pineapple salsita, avocadotomatillo salsa
Ceviche Atún Nikkei
ahi tuna, tamari-citrus sauce, avocado, fresno chile, red onion, smoked
chile aioli, served in cucumber boats
Tacos Ensenada
Ahi Spring Roll
rocoto vinaigrette
Quesadilla de Santa Barbara
baby kale, asparagus, pasilla rajas, jack, manchego, chevre, poblano
cream sauce
Sopesitos de Costilla
mini sopes, negra modelo-guajillo braised short rib, oaxacan black
beans, avocado, cotija, tomato broth
Pork Belly Quesadilla
natural pork, jack, manchego, shaved cabbage, pickled onion, xni-pec
salsa, guacamole, tres chiles salsa
Quinoa Fritters
quinoa-kale fritters, mango habanero glaze, avocado aioli
Mini Empanadas de Camaron
mexican white shrimp, jack, manchego, avocado-tomatillo salsa,
mango-habanero glaze, smoked chile aioli
Tacos Tinga
spicy stewed chicken, shaved cabbage, crema, chipotle sauce
tomatillo salsa, morita chile aioli, cucumber salsita
upgrades | swap out standard menu items for the following selection
Beet & White Bean Salad | +6
mixed baby beets, arugula, walnut salsa verde, maple walnut
vinaigrette
Flat Iron Steak Saltado | +5
Kale & Chickpea Salad | +5
baby heirloom tomato, picholine olive, carrot, red bell pepper, pickled
red onion, chive, sage, sesame seed, sherry-lemon vinaigrette
Filete Asado | +10
puree
carrots, spinach, red wine-guajillo-mushroom reduction
squash, sage, sriracha, yuzu marmalade
Chocolate Caramel Semifreddo | +5
frozen chocolate mousse, salted peanut brittle-cajeta ice cream (Only
for parties of 25ppl or less)
Enchiladas de Jaiba y Camarón | +7
enchiladas made with dungeness crab, mexican white shrimp, jack,
manchego, poblano-tomatillo cream sauce, creamy poblano rice
Pastel de Queso | +4
vanilla cheesecake, coconut graham cracker crust, spice infused
pineapple
Cielito Restaurant 2015 Event Menus
FAMILY STYLE
This menu is designed for dinners of up to 200 guests, offering larger parties the tapas-style, shared plate experience for which Cielito is known.
standard | $45 per person
PRESET
Cielito’s Signature Guacamole ripe avocado, spanish onion,
cilantro, serrano chile, radish,
queso cotija, just-made chips
FIRST COURSE
check one | individually plated
House Salad mixed greens, grapes, jicama,
orange vinaigrette
Sopa de Tortilla Oaxaca pasilla-ancho infused chicken
broth, avocado, jack, baby black
kale, guajillo infused tortilla
strips
SECOND COURSE
THIRD COURSE
individually plated
Vanilla Bean Flan our interpretation of a classic:
vanilla bean custard, rich
caramel sauce
make it deluxe!
cant decide on 5 items? select
more options for $8per item
family style options | select 5 items (additional items $8ea)
Ceviche California
local white sea bass, pineapple, jicama, red onion, avocado, pickled
cabbage, tomatillo-serrano sauce, served in butter lettuce wraps
Tostaditas de Tinga
Ceviche Atún Nikkei
ahi tuna, tamari-citrus sauce, avocado, fresno chile, red onion, smoked
chile aioli, served in cucumber boats
Mini Empanadas de Camaron
mexican white shrimp, jack, manchego, avocado-tomatillo salsa,
mango-habanero glaze, smoked chile aioli
Tostaditas de Atun
Anticucho de Filete
chimichurri marinated kobe beef skewers, rocoto tomato jam
black sesame seeds
Quesadilla de Santa Barbara
baby kale, asparagus, pasilla rajas, jack, manchego, chevre, poblano
cream sauce
Pork Belly Quesadilla
natural pork, jack, manchego, shaved cabbage, pickled onion, xni-pec
salsa, guacamole, tres chiles salsa
Sopesitos de Costilla
mini sopes, negra modelo-guajillo braised short rib, oaxacan black
beans, avocado, cotija, tomato broth
Tacos Ensenada
tomatillo salsa, morita chile aioli, cucumber salsita
mini tostadas, spicy stewed chicken, oaxacan black beans, cabbage,
crema
Anticucho de Panela
fresh grilled panela skewers, salsa verde
salsa
Tacos al Pastor
adobo-marinated spit-roasted pork, pineapple salsita, avocadotomatillo salsa
Tacos Tinga
spicy stewed chicken, shaved cabbage, crema, chipotle sauce
Quinoa Fritters
quinoa-kale fritters, mango habanero glaze, avocado aioli
upgrades | swap out standard menu items from the following selection
Beet & White Bean Salad | +6
mixed baby beets, arugula, walnut salsa verde, maple walnut
vinaigrette
Chocolate Caramel Semifreddo | +10
frozen chocolate mousse, salted peanut brittle-cajeta ice cream
(Only for parties of 25ppl or less)
Kale & Chickpea Salad | +5
baby heirloom tomato, picholine olive, carrot, red bell pepper, pickled
red onion, chive, sage, sesame seed, sherry-lemon vinaigrette
Pastel de Queso | +9
vanilla cheesecake, coconut graham cracker crust, spice infused
pineapple
Cielito Restaurant 2015 Event Menus
RECEPTION STYLE
This menu is designed for receptions of groups up to 200, offering larger parties the tapas-style, shared plate experience for which Cielito is known.
Please pre-select options for guests to share passed or family style. Tea and fountain sodas are included.
standard | $30 per person
select 5 cielito bites | perfect for a lunch or happy
ceilito bites | select 5 or 6 items (additional items $8ea)
hour reception
Ceviche California
local white sea bass, pineapple, jicama, red onion, avocado, pickled
cabbage, tomatillo-serrano sauce, served in butter lettuce wraps
Tostaditas de Tinga
mini tostadas, spicy stewed chicken, oaxacan black beans, cabbage,
crema
Ceviche Atún Nikkei
ahi tuna, tamari-citrus sauce, avocado, fresno chile, red onion, smoked
chile aioli, served in cucumber boats
SECOND COURSE
Mini Empanadas de Camaron
mexican white shrimp, jack, manchego, avocado-tomatillo salsa,
mango-habanero glaze, smoked chile aioli
Tostaditas de Atun
Mexican Wedding Cookies
our interpretation of a classic made with
powdered sugar and fresh pecans
black sesame seeds
Anticucho de Filete
chimichurri marinated kobe beef skewers, rocoto tomato jam
deluxe | $45 per person
select 6 cielito bites | perfect for a cocktail dinner
party & includes dessert!
dessert upgrades | swap out included dessert
Vanilla Bean Flan | +5
our interpretation of a classic: vanilla bean custard, rich
caramel sauce
Chocolate Caramel Semifreddo | +10
frozen chocolate mousse, salted peanut brittle-cajeta ice cream
(Only for parties of 25ppl or less)
Pastel de Queso | +9
vanilla cheesecake, coconut graham cracker crust, spice infused
pineapple
Sandry Specialty | MP
let our in-house Pastry Chef Sandry create a custom dessert for you
Quesadilla de Santa Barbara
baby kale, asparagus, pasilla rajas, jack, manchego, chevre, poblano
cream sauce
Pork Belly Quesadilla
natural pork, jack, manchego, shaved cabbage, pickled onion, xni-pec
salsa, guacamole, tres chiles salsa
Sopesitos de Costilla
mini sopes, negra modelo-guajillo braised short rib, oaxacan black
beans, avocado, cotija, tomato broth
Tacos Tinga
spicy stewed chicken, shaved cabbage, crema, chipotle sauce
Tostaditas de Guacamole
mini tostadas with Cielito’s signature guacamole made with ripe
avocado, spanish onion, cilantro, serrano chile, radish, queso cotija
Crab Causa
chilled dungeness crab salad, layered purple potato, sweet potato ajiamarillo sauce, cilantro, squid ink tostada, snow crab claw
Anticucho de Panela
fresh grilled panela skewers, salsa verde
salsa
Tacos al Pastor
adobo-marinated spit-roasted pork, pineapple salsita, avocadotomatillo salsa
Tacos Ensenada
avocado-tomatillo salsa, morita chile aioli, cucumber salsita
Quinoa Fritters
quinoa-kale fritters, mango habanero glaze, avocado aioli
preset with guacamole!
instead of tostaditas de guacamole start the night with
Cielito Restaurant 2015 Event Menus
TACO BAR (buffet or family style)
This menu is designed for groups up to 200, offering larger parties a selection of our signature tacos. Please pre-select options for guests to share
buffet or family style. Tea and fountain sodas are included.
lunch | $20 per person
select 2 or 3
select 2
Tinga | spicy stewed chicken
dinner | $30 per person
select 3
Pastor | adobo-marinated spit-roasted pork
Ensenada | seared or negra modelo beer-battered local
Costilla | negra modelo-guajillo braised short ribs
INCLUDED SIDES
Arroz Rojo & Frijoles Peruanos
Cielito Signature Guacmole
ripe avocado, spanish onion, cilantro, serrano chile, radish,
queso cotija, just-made chips
Veggies | roasted seasonal vegetables
toppings | toppings will be paired with the
Cheese |
Romaine hearts
Shaved cabbage
Pickled onion
Spanish onion
Poblano rajas
Roasted Corn
Cucumber salsita
Pineapple salsita
Avocado-tomatillo salsa
Salsa verde
Grilled pinapple salsa
Tres chies salsa
Crema
Smoked chile aioli
Coconut lime crema
Sriracha aioli
upgrades | swap out standard menu items or add on from the following selection
House Salad | +3
mixed greens, grapes, jicama, orange vinaigrette
Beet & White Bean Salad | +6
mixed baby beets, arugula, walnut salsa verde, maple walnut
vinaigrette
Kale & Chickpea Salad | +5
baby heirloom tomato, picholine olive, carrot, red bell pepper, pickled
red onion, chive, sage, sesame seed, sherry-lemon vinaigrette
local white sea bass, pineapple, jicama, red onion, avocado, pickled
cabbage, tomatillo-serrano sauce, served in butter lettuce wraps
ahi tuna, tamari-citrus sauce, avocado, fresno chile, red onion, smoked
chile aioli, served in cucumber boats
Mini Empanadas de Camaron | +5
mexican white shrimp, jack, manchego, avocado-tomatillo salsa,
mango-habanero glaze, smoked chile aioli
handmade tortillas, chef’s selection of seasonal market
vegetables, jack, manchego, roasted poblano rajas, salsa roja,
arroz rojo
Vanilla Bean Flan | +5
our interpretation of a classic: vanilla bean custard, rich caramel
sauce
Chocolate Caramel Semifreddo | +10
frozen chocolate mousse, salted peanut brittle-cajeta ice cream
(Only for parties of 25ppl or less)
Pastel de Queso | +9
vanilla cheesecake, coconut graham cracker crust, spice infused
pineapple
Sandry Specialty | MP
let our in-house Pastry Chef Sandry create a custom dessert for
you