IXTA Cocina Mexicana + Mezcal Bar

299 Bowery, New York
(917) 732-4982

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Charred Octopus Ceviche Mixto Chicken Flautas
Tres Leches Cake Fried Donuts Panna Cotta
Stuffed South African Lobster Tail
Hang over Chilaquiles Verdes
Truffle Mushroom Cheese
Short Rib Birria Tacos
Carne Asada Steak Taco
Rack of Lamb Barbacoa
Birria Tradicional
HH Short Rib Birria

Menu

Appetizers
Guacamole
Herbs, Salsa Macha, Serrano Chilies VE | GF
Salsas
Amarillo, Salsa Verde, De Arbol, Heirloom Corn Tostada VE | GF
Calamari
Spicy De Arbol Aioli, Lime, Cilantro, Frisee
Flautas
Crispy Chicken Flautas, Avocado Mousse, Baby Gem, Crema, Salsa Amarillo, Pickeled Jalapeno
Pulpo
Charred Octopus, Squash Leche de Tigre, Guajillo, Nopales, Preserved Lemon GF
Queso Fundido
Queso Chihuahua, Manchego, Wild Mushrooms, Jalapeno, Black Truffles, Heirloom Tostadas V
Nachos
Creamy Monterrey Jack Cheese, Toasted Corn, Crumbled Cotija, Black Beans, Avocado, Jalapenos, Cilantro
Mayan Prawns
Char-Grilled, Amarillo Salsa, Guajillo Oil, Garlic Chips, Pickled Spring Onion GF

Raw Bar
Oaxafeller
Char Grilled 1/2 Dozen Oysters, Mole Butter, Lime Breadcrumbs, Guajillo Oil
Tuna Tostada
Yellowfin, Morita Ponzu, Avocado Mousse, Black Sesame Crema GF
Ceviche
Hamachi, Octopus, Shrimp, Jalapeño, Leche De Tigre, Heirloom Tostadas GF
Chiquito Royale
Tuna Tostada, Hamachi Crudo, Ceviche Mixto, East & West Coast Oysters, Shrimp GF
Hamachi
Kombu Cured, Habanero Carrot Aguachile, Radish, Corn

Greens
Spring Salad (Market Greens)
Seasonal Election V
Caesar Salad
Little Gem Lettuce, White Anchovy, Grana Pandano, Black Garlic Caesar, Tortilla Dust
Ixta Salad

Tacos
Short Rib "Birria" Tacos
Slow Cooked Short Rib, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Consommé GF
Flor De Calabaza Taco
Squash Blossom, Requeson, Jamaica Tempura, Salsa Verde, Avocado, Frisee V
Pescado Taco
Crispy Cod, Salsa Macha, Jicama Slaw, Flour Tortilla
Carne Asada Taco
Pasilla Rubbed Steak, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Caramelized Spring Onion GF
Al Pastor Taco
Pork Belly, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Roasted Pineapple GF

Entrees
Pollo A La Brasa
Citrus Confit Chicken, Aji Amarillo, Orange, Frisee GF
Flat Iron Steak
Prime Aged Flat Iron Steak, Salsa Negra, Huarache Tortilla
Rack Of Lamb Barbacoa
Adobo Lamb Chops, Juniper, Yellow Rice, Guajillo Salsa
Enchiladas Vegetarianas
Herbed Spring Onion Tortilla, Squash And Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Salsa Verde, Crema, Queso Fresco V | GF
Whole Grilled Branzino
Dry Aged Spanish Branzino, Avocado, Salsas, Lemon, Furikake GF
Duck Breast Carnitas
Long Island Duck Breast, Citrus Cured, Cucumber Habanero Salad, Salsa Verde, Tortillas GF
Birria Con Hueso
Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Queso Chihuahua, Served With Roasted Marrow And Cola Consommé

Specials
32 oz Tomahawk
Pasilla Black Truffle Rub, Salsa Negra, Mole Butter, Tempura Spring Onion, Enchiladas Verdes, Mezcal Salt GF
Costillitas
Gnocchi con chorizo
Rajas de Poblano
Chile Relleno
Pozole
Chile En Nogada

Sides
Papas Bravas
Chile Morita Emulsion, Scallions
Esquites
Local Corn, Turmeric, Parmesan, Ancho Ashes, Lemon Emulsion V | GF
Fried Cauliflower
Spicy Valentina Butter, Chambray Onions, Roquefort Carrot & Celery Ash V
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Thyme, Rosemary, Epazote V | GF
Heirloom Tostada
Housemade, 4 Pieces V | GF
Tortilla
Housemade, 4 Pieces V
rice and beans

Dessert
Tres Leches
Putazos
Flan de Maria

Small Plates
Guacamole
Serranos, Lime, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Pepita Macha VE | GF
Tijuana Cesar
Little Gem Lettuce, Anchovy, Parmesan, Crunchy Tortilla Dust V
Salsa Trio
Habanero, De Arbol, Molcajete, Heirloom Corn Tostada VE | GF
Oysters Oaxafeller
Nachos
Creamy Monterey Jack Cheese, Toasted Corn, Crumbled Cotija, Black Beans, Avocado, Jalapeños, Cilantro V

Tacos
Short Rib Birria Taco
Slow Cooked Short Rib, Guacamole, Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Salsa Taquera, Consommé
Flor de Calabaza
Squash Blossom, Requeson, Jicama Tempura, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja V
Pescado
Crispy Cod, Salsa Borracha, Jicama Slaw, Flour Tortilla
Carne Asada
NY Strip, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Caramelized Cebollitas
Al Pastor
Pork Belly, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Roasted Pineapple

Large Plates
Rancheros
Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, Refired Beans, Fried Eggs
Hang Over Chilaquiles Verdes
Spicy Guajillo Sauce, Epazote, Queso Fresco, Crema, Fried Eggs
Breakfast Burrito
Birria, Scrambled Eggs, Three Cheeses, Rice, Beans, Avocado Salsa, Salsa Roja, Crema Mexicana
Ixta Burger
Oaxaca Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Homemade Fries
IXTA Chicken & Waffles
Fried Chicken, Lemon Habanero Honey
Quesadilla
Flour Tortilla, Three Cheeses, Wild Mushrooms, Preserved Lemon Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream
Steak and eggs
Molletes
Mexican Benedict
Chorizo Scramble

Sides
Adobada Pork Meat
French Fries
Fresh Fruit
Home Fries
Side Salad
Two Eggs Any Style
Side Avocado
Butter Toast & Jam
Bacon
Heirloom Tostada
Housemade, 4 Pieces V | GF

Bottomless brunch
Bottomless Brunch Fee
Bottomless Mezcalita
Bottomless Margarita
Bottomless Mimosa
Bottomless Paloma

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Recent Reviews

The service was horrific. The manager did try to make up for it. But he also stated that they didn't expect such a large crowd. So the kitchen was backed up. It took us over 90 mins for food, that arrived as we put our coats on to leave. The Tacos were cold but tasty. The Street corn was delicious.
December 2024
Beautiful space that should be very successful, but for reasons due to service that are mentioned in other reviews here, we won't be back. We went with friends and really enjoyed the food and drinks - everything was delicious! But the service was so slow and stilted that we almost left halfway through the meal. Our server was very friendly, but we kept having to ask for items we had already ordered, we waited for everything for SO long, there was constant confusion - I went...
December 2024
We sat at the bar with our bar tender Mia, and she is everything you could ever ask for in a bartender. The drinks were expertly crafted and she is a sweetheart. If you’re downtown in East Village, you will not be disappointed!
November 2024

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IXTA Cocina Mexicana + Mezcal Bar

299 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
(917) 732-4982