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About
Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez originated in New Orleans by Aarón Sánchez, chef/owner who is an award-winning chef, TV personality, cookbook author and philanthropist.
Embodying the warmth of traditional Mexican cooking, this restaurant bridges traditional Mexican food with a cutting-edge, modern approach to dining that utilizes the very best ingredients.
Hours
Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
dining speciaLS
mONDAY - THURSDAY
Monday: $3 Margaritas
Tuesday: $3 Select Tacos (2pm - close)
Wednesday: $15 Bottomless Margaritas
Thursday: Half off draft beers
Happy hour
daily | 2pm - 6pm
Chips & Salsa $2
Add Cheese or Guacamole +5
Chipotle Adobo Wings (7) $7
Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob (4) $4
Taco - Choose 2 $8
Cauliflower, Albondigas, Pescado
Loaded Nachos $6
Chichaarrones $5
Bottled Beers $5
Draft Beers $4
House Margaritas $5
Frozen or on the Rocks
Sangria $6
Pina Perez $10
Morado Ahumada $10
Tamarind Breeze $10
Menu
CLASSICS
CLASSIC BENEDICT | 14
Canadian Bacon, egg, English muffin, hollandaise, served with breakfast potatoes
TWO EGGS ANY STYLE | 17
choice of breakfast potatoes or cheese grits, choice of sausage or bacon, choice of toast or biscuit
LOUISIANA OMELETTE | 24
jumbo lump crab meat, gulf shrimp(LA), crawfish tails, pepper jack cheese, breakfast potatoes
CRAB CAKE BENEDICT | 28
2 crab cakes, poached eggs, english muffin, creole hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
STEAK + EGGS | 28
10 oz NY Steak, eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast or biscuit
CHICKEN + WAFFLES | 18
Tabasco pepper jelly, Steen’s butter
TEX MEX
CHILAQUILES | 16
house fried tortilla chips, fried egg, salsa roja, avocado, cojita, pickled onions, crema
BREAKFAST TACOS (3) | 16
scrambled egg, chorizo, queso fresco, pico de gallo, crema, served with breakfast potatoes
HUEVOS RANCHEROS | 18
two fried eggs, guacamole, pico de gallo, black beans, poblano, pickled onion
LOADED HASHBROWNS | 17
papas bravas, brisket chili, egg any style, queso blanco, crema
QUESADILLA | 16
scrambled egg, chorizo, pico de gallo, avocado, served with breakfast potatoes
MEXI OMELETTE | 17
chorizo, queso, pico de gallo, avocado, served with breakfast potatoes
SANDWICHES
BREAKFAST CLUB | 17
bacon, American cheese, scrambled egg, brioche, served with breakfast potatoes
CRAWFISH GRILLED CHEESE | 19
Louisiana crawfish tails (LA), Havarti cheese, sourdough toast, served with fries
LIGHT
YOGURT PARFAIT | 8
Greek yogurt, fresh berries, granola, local honey
SLICED FRUIT PLATE | 8
sssorted fresh seasonal fruits and berries
STEEL CUT OATMEAL | 6
sliced bananas, brown sugar, toasted walnuts
SWEET
CHURROS | 8
cinnamon sugar, served with warm nutella for dipping
FRENCH TOAST | 14
whipped butter, maple syrup, strawberry compote, powdered sugar
PANCAKES | 14
whipped butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar
SIDES
SAUSAGE | 4
BACON | 4
FRUIT | 4
CRISPY POTATO | 4
CHEESE GRITS | 4
TOAST | 4
BISCUIT | 4
STARTERS
CHIPS + SALSA | 6
house fried corn tortilla chips, salsa roja
JOHNNY SANCHEZ TRIO | 16
house fried tortilla chips, salsa roja, guacamole, queso
GUACAMOLE | 12
avocado, lime, cotija, cilantro
QUESO DIP | 11
jalapeño, cilantro, lime
add chorizo | 2
TUNA TOSTADAS | 17
yellowfin tuna, avocado, salsa macha
CHICKEN FLAUTAS | 14
guacamole, queso fresco, crema, valentina hot sauce
SOUP & SALAD
CHILI CON CARNE | 10
crema, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP | 9
roasted tomato, black beans, avocado, lime, cilantro
TIJUANA CAESAR SALAD | 12
hearts of romaine, manchego, ciabatta crouton, Mexican Caesar dressing
MARKET SALAD | 11
spring mix, avocado, roasted corn, tomato, cucumber, crispy shallot, queso fresco, pickled onion, pickled carrot
add protein to any salad: chicken 6 • steak 8 • shrimp (LA) 9
STREET TACOS
2 per order served with mexican rice & black beans
CAULIFLOWER | 14
tempura fried cauliflower, salsa verde, queso fresco, roasted corn salsa
CRISPY SHRIMP | 15
masa-crusted Gulf shrimp (LA), red pepper aioli, pickled carrot, pickled onion
CARNE ASADA | 16
skirt steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño
PLATOS
QUESADILLA | 12
crispy cotija crust, rajas, salsa verde
add protein: chicken 6 • steak 8 • shrimp (LA) 9
BURRITO | 14
Mexican rice, black beans, crema, shredded queso, guacamole, jalapeño, pickled onion
add protein:
chicken 6 • steak 8 • shrimp (LA) 9
FAJITAS
guacamole, shredded cheese, crema, pico de gallo, house-made tortillas, Mexican rice and black beans
chicken 28 • steak 32 • shrimp (LA) 34
ADIOS BURGER | 18
two brisket smash patties, American cheese, spicy garlic mayo, red onion, pickled jalapeños, adobo fries
SIDES
STREET CORN | 5
MEXICAN RICE | 5
BLACK BEANS | 5
PAPAS BRAVAS | 6
ADOBO FRIES | 5
DESSERTS
FLAN | 8
TRES LECHES | 8
CARLOTA DE LIMON | 8
CHURROS | 8
SOPAIPILLAS | 8
MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES | 8
STARTERS
JOHNNY SÁNCHEZ TRIO | 16
house fried tortilla chips, salsa roja, guacamole, queso
CHIPS + SALSA | 6
house fried corn tortilla chips, salsa roja
GUACAMOLE | 12
avocado, lime, cotija, cilantro
QUESO DIP | 11
jalapeño, cilantro, lime
add chorizo 2
QUESO FUNDIDO | 14
baked queso, chorizo, rajas, warm flour tortillas
CHICKEN FLAUTAS | 14
guacamole, queso fresco, crema, valentina hot sauce
PORK RIBS AL PASTOR | 18
achiote pineapple glaze, chimichurri
SOUP & SALAD
CHILI CON CARNE | 10
crema, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño
TORTILLA SOUP | 9
grilled chicken, roasted tomato, black beans, avocado, lime, cilantro
TIJUANA CAESAR SALAD | 12
hearts of romaine, manchego, ciabatta crouton, Mexican Caesar dressing
MARKET SALAD | 11
spring mix, avocado, roasted corn, tomato, cucumber, crispy shallot, queso fresco, pickled onion, pickled carrot
add protein to any salad: chicken 6 • steak 8 • shrimp (LA) 9
STREET TACOS
2 per order served with Mexican rice & black beans
CAULIFLOWER | 14
tempura fried cauliflower, salsa verde, queso fresco, roasted corn salsa
CRISPY SHRIMP | 15
masa-crusted Gulf shrimp (LA), red pepper aioli, pickled carrot, pickled onion
DOS GRINGOS | 14
crispy corn tortilla, ground beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, crema
BLACKENED AHI TUNA | 16
guacamole, chayote relish, spicy mango dressing
CARNE ASADA | 16
grilled flank steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño
BRAISED SHORT RIB | 16
beer braised short rid, pickled onions & jalapeños, tomato-guajillo salsa
ALBONDIGAS | 14
Aarón’s grandmother’s meatball, chipotle mayo, pickled onion, cotija
CARNITAS | 14
corn tortilla, chipolte salsa, pickled onion, cojita
PLATOS
BURRITO | 14
mexican rice, black beans, crema, cheese, guacamole, jalapeño, pickled onion
add protein: chicken 6 • steak 8 • shrimp (LA) 9
PORK CON CALABACITAS | 30
carnitas, roasted corn, zucchini, tomatoes, pickled onions, cotija cheese, chipotle jus
GRILLED 12 0Z. RIBEYE | 42
adobo rub, chipotle butter, roasted jalapeños, cebollitas, papas bravas
guacamole, shredded cheese, crema, pico de gallo, house-made tortillas Mexican rice and black beans
chicken 28 • steak 32 • shrimp (LA) 34
QUESADILLA | 12
cotija crust, roasted poblano peppers, onions, salsa verde
chicken 6 • steak 8 • shrimp (LA) 9
CHICKEN AL CARBON | 28
brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cotija, jalapeño dressing, pickled fresnos, chile pomegranate glaze
JOHNNY SÁNCHEZ ENCHILADAS
CORN & CRAB | 26
lump crab, roasted corn, crema, cheese, tomatillo salsa
VERDE POLLO | 22
fire braised chicken, salsa verde, crema, cotija, chives
TIO’S CHILE COLORADO | 24
chile Colorado pork shoulder, crema, cotija, pickled onion
SIDES
STREET CORN | 5
MEXICAN RICE | 5
BRUSSELS SPROUTS | 8
BLACK BEANS | 5
PAPAS BRAVAS | 6
ADOBO FRIES | 5
TRES LECHES | 7
cinnamon cake soaked with sweetened milk blend with whipped cream & fresh berries
CHURROS | 8
six fried churros tossed in cinnamon sugar served with Nutella dipping sauce
MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES | 7
shortbread cookies with pecans, tossed in powdered sugar
SOPAIPILLAS | 8
mexican beignets served with powdered sugar & cajeta
CARLOTA DE LIMÓN | 8
galletas Maria, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, lime
BEER
Domestics | 7
Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Ghost in the Machine, Yeungling, Jucifer
Imports | 8
Corona, Corona Premier, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Dos XX, Pacifico, Sol
Draft | 6
Crawford Bock, Modelo, Pacifico, Dos XX, Yuengling Flight
Seltzers | 7
High Noon Tequila - Strawberry, Lime, Grapefruit, Passionfruit
COCKTAILS
Johnny Sánchez Margarita | 15
(Rocks or Frozen) Cazadores Blanco, Gran Gala, lime, lemon, agave, salt
Top Shelf Margarita | 18
Don Julio Blanco, Gran Gala, lime, lemon, agave, salt
El Jefe | 18
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Aztec chocolate bitters, orange peel, agave, bing cherry
Morado Ahumada | 16
Quierme Mucho Mezcal, Gran Gala, lemon, blueberry, agave
La Rosalita | 16
Gentilly Gin, strawberry, hibiscus, lemon, mint
Smoke on the Water | 16
Cazadores Blanco, 400 Conejos Mezcal, pineapple, lime, agave
Piña Perez | 15
Herradura Reposado, coconut creme, pineapple, lime
Oaxacan Sunrise | 15
Cazadores Blanco, passion fruit puree, hibiscus, salt
Pomegranate Smash | 15
Tin Cup Whiskey, pomegranate, lemon, agave
Spicy Tamarind Breeze | 15
Smirnoff Tamarind Vodka, pineapple, lime, mango, soda, Tajín
Prickly Pear Paloma | 16
Cazadores Blanco, Saint Germain, prickly pear, grapefruit, lime
Seasonal Frozen Margarita | 14
Margarita Pitcher | 50
TEQUILA FLIGHTS:
Cazadores | 25
Build Your Own | 35
WINE
White
La Marca, Prosecco 11
Wycliff, Sparking Wine 7 |18
Sauvignon Blanc, Starborough 11 | 38
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita 16 | 56
Chardonnay, Napa Cellars 13 | 46
Bieler Pere et Fils, Bandol Rosé 13 | 44
Red
Red Blend, Conundrum 9 | 13
Pinot Noir, Meiomi 13 | 46
Cabernet Sauvignon, Uppercut 15 | 45
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling 10 | 34
Malbec, Red Schooner Voyage, Wagner Family 14 | 50
BLANCO · REPOSADO · ANEJO · CRISTALINO
Casamigos 14 | 15 | 16
Casa Noble 13 | 14 | 15
Cazadores 11 | 12 | 13 | 14
Cenote 12 | 13 | 14
Clase Azul 35
Codigo 1530 14 | 15 | 17
Don Julio 14 | 15 | 16 | 17
Espolòn 12 | 13 | 14
Fortaleza 14 | 16 | 18
Gran Centenario 12 | 13 | 14
Herradura 12 | 13 | 14 | 15
Patron 13 | 14 | 15
Prospero 12 | 13 | 14
EXTRA ANEJO
Avion 44 | 30
Don Julio 1942 | 50
Tears of Llorona | 60
MEZCAL
400 Conejos | 11
Del Maguey Vida | 12
Quierme Mucho | 14
FLAVORED
21 Seeds Valencia Orange | 11
Cazadores Café | 11
Komos Reposado Rosa | 30
TEQUILA HIGHLIGHTS
PROSPERO
ABOUT: Owned by Master Distiller Stella Anguiano and pop star Rita Ora
TASTING NOTES: vanilla, white flowers and spice, marzipan, toasted caramel, cacao and roasted fruit.
CASA NOBLE
ABOUT: Aged in French oak barrels; co-owned by Carlos Santana
TASTING NOTES: honey, buttery-sweet cooked agave, hint of citrus, lemongrass, toasted oak, butterscotch, toffee
FORTALEZA
ABOUT: #1 ranked distillery; 150 years of expertise; established industry standards for all exported tequila
TASTING NOTES: citrus, cooked agave, vanilla, basil, olive, apple, earth, cinnamon, delicately spicy, peach, orange blossom, nutmeg, and raisin
GRAN CENTENARIO
ABOUT: #1 tequila in Mexico; family-owned business founded in 1857; first Tequila Master Distiller
TASTING NOTES: subtle wood, pear, lime, citrus, a touch of black pepper, toasted almonds, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel
CODIGO 1530
ABOUT: artisanal and award-winning; made with water filtered through volcanic soil; endorsed by George Strait
TASTING NOTES: herbaceous, mint, grass, flowers, toasted caramel, smoky whiskey, maple, molasses, brown sugar
CENOTE
ABOUT: means “sacred well”; mellows in American Oak barrels
FLAVOR NOTES: subtle wood, green vegetables, celery, orange, buttercream, caramel, minerality, warm spices, honey
STARTERS
CHIPS + SALSA | 6
house fried corn tortilla chips, salsa roja
LOADED NACHOS | 12
queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream,
chicken 4 • steak 6 • shrimp (LA) 8
QUESO DIP | 11
jalapeño, cilantro, lime
add chorizo 2
AL PASTOR FRIES | 12
loaded queso fries topped with roasted pork, pineapple salsa, guacamole, pickled onion
GUACAMOLE | 12
avocado, lime, cotija, cilantro
TUNA TOSTADAS | 17
yellowfin tuna, avocado, salsa macha
TACOS
2 per order
CAULIFLOWER | 14
tempura fried cauliflower, salsa verde, queso fresco, roasted corn salsa
CARNE ASADA | 16
skirt steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled onion
PLATOS
QUESADILLA | 12
crispy cotija crust, rajas, salsa verde
add protein: chicken | 6 • steak | 8 • shrimp (LA) | 9
BURRITO | 14
Mexican rice, black beans, crema, shredded queso, guacamole, jalapeño, pickled onion
add protein: chicken | 6 • steak | 8 • shrimp (LA) | 9
ADIOS BURGER | 18
two brisket smash patties, American cheese, spicy garlic mayo, red onion, pickled jalapeños, adobo fries