mezcal ~ tequila

~ sexy Mexican street food ~

clandestina mezcalería draws inspiration from the legendary dive bars & artisanal cocktail destinations of Mexico & Central America. The spirit of Oaxaca comes alive through our ceiling-high selection of mezcals, tequilas, & exotic Mexican spirits — the widest and wildest array in the state. Our mouth-watering Mexican street food menu will transport you to the culinary epicenter of Mexico, where seemingly simple foods boast the most mind-blowing flavors & complexity — the ultimate comfort food. clandestina blends the mystery, allure, & exoticism of our favorite Oaxacan mezcalerias with the raw, energetic charm of your favorite dive bar. Salud!

No reservations, just walk in and we'll get you a seat. There may be a short wait on weekends, but Nano Brew next door will have room for you to grab a drink and a snack while we get your table ready. ¡Salud!

1865 west 25th street, cleveland

216-862-6631

wed/sun: 5pm—11pm, kitchen til 10pm

thurs: 5pm—1am, kitchen til 10pm

fri/sat: 5pm—2:30am, kitchen til 12am

FOOD MENU

BOCADILLOS \\ SNACKS

CHIP + DIP

stone ground yellow corn tortilla chips, served w/ choice of dip

Salsa Verde (VG,V,GF)......3

Salsa Roja (VG,V,GF).......3

Fresh Guacamole (VG,V,GF)..6

Creamy Elote Dip...........5

charred fresh corn kernels,
creamy lime sauce, cilantro,
cotija cheese, chili (VG,GF)

Agave Goddess Gathering, Wednesday Happy Hour ONLY.. 5pm-10pm

$3 off Mezcal Flights , $2 off Cocktails, $1 off Draft Beer selection, $2 off Pork Empanadas, Exclusive Chips and Dip Trio Sampler $10 with Roja, Elote, Verda salsa’s and dips.

CHAPULINES A LA MEXICANA....5

crispy chili-lime grasshoppers

SPICY CHICKEN DIP...........11

pulled jerked chicken,
pineapple, cream cheese,
scallion, corn tortilla
chips (GF)

pork Empanadas………… 11

slow cooked seasoned pork shoulder, puff pastry, served with mojo salsa verde.

DIP OF THE DAY..ask for details

UNA FRIA MEXICAN LAGER & choice of a shot of cazadores blanco tequila - or - el silence espadin mezcal

.....................12

COMIDA CALLEJERA // STREET FOOD

TAMALES

White corn tamales (2)
in corn husks w/ choice
of mole.............8

CHOOSE TAMALE:

Pork Verde

pulled pork shoulder in a
tomatillo & roasted,
poblano sauce (GF)

Pollo Rojo

grilled chicken thigh in a
chili tomato sauce (GF)

Black Bean & Oaxacan Cheese

marinated black beans w/
Oaxacan cheese, tomato,
& lime (VG,GF)

Vegan Black Bean, Tomato
& Lime

marinated black beans
w/ tomato & lime (VG,VA,GF)

CHOOSE MOLE:

Mole Colorado

allspice, peanuts,
dark raisin, fresh tomato,
pasilla negra chilies,
mulato chilies

Mole Negro

dark chocolate, allspice,
sesame seeds, almonds,
dark raisin, ancho chilies

Mole Amarillo

aji amarillo peppers,
tomatillo, pasilla negra
chilies, cumin, almonds

LA CENA \\ DINNER

CAESAR SALAD.................9

crisp romaine, shaved parmesan,
seasoned croutons, house caesar
dressing (VGA, VA, GFA)

JERK CHICKEN QUESADILLA.....13

shredded jerk chicken, chihuahua
cheese, pickled jalapeño, red
onion, ranch (VGA, VA, DFA)

BRISKET NACHOS..............19

corn tortilla chips, coffee
rubbed brisket, beer cheese,
pickled jalapeño, black beans,
cilantro (GFA, DFA)

SPICY POBLANO BURGER........14

named one of the “33 best burgers in america” by thrillest. 4oz CAB smashed patty, american cheese, roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onion, chipotle mayo, lettuce, fluffy potato roll, fries (VGA, VA, GFA)

GAUCHO BURGER...............14

4oz CAB smashed patty, sundried
tomato, chimichurri mayo, lettuce, american cheese, aji amarillo sauce,fluffy potato roll, fries (VGA, VA, GFA)

GF GLUTEN FREE | GFA GLUTEN-FREE AVAILABLE

VG VEGETARIAN | VGA VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE

V VEGAN | VA VEGAN AVAILABLE

DF DAIRY-FREE | DFA DAIRY FREE AVAILABLE

Drinks

Cocktail List -

Created by: Kerry.W, Faye. M, Robyn. G,

  • Three Trapped Tigers…………16

    Dobel Wilde Cristalino, amaro di angostura, rhubarb liqueur, berry shrub, house-made kombucha.

  • Mai Oaxacan Fantasy………… 16

    El silencio espadin mezcal, pineapple rum, orange liqueur, almond liqueur, tiki bitters

  • A Prelude in Disguise…………22

    Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, falernum, cherry liqueur, lime juice, candied cherry.( LIMIT - 2 Per Person)

  • Love in Summer…………16

    Wahaka Joven Mezcal, genepy le chamois, amaro montenegro, pineapple, mango shrub, honey toasted sage

  • Familia Buendia…………14

    Pineapple Punch - Gran Centario Anejo, kumquat liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice, agave, tajin rim

  • The Obscene Bird of Night…………17

    Espolon Repo or Ilegal Joven Mezcal, italicus, strawberry, basil, lime juice, angostura bitters

  • Of Tequila/Mezcal & other Demons……15/16

    Cazadores Repo or El Silencio espadin Mezcal, Chile Liqueur, Orange liqueur, lime and pineapple juice, jalapenos

  • Purple Haze…………13

    Nolet’s Gin, lemon juice, lavender simple, hibiscus+sugar rim

  • Margarita Sangria…………12

    Portuguese white wine, house-made kombucha, triple sec, peach schnapps, Lemon juice

    + Camarana Repo - $4
    + Ilegal Repo - $6

  • Banshee de la Noche…………15

    Dobel Wilde Cristalino or Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, pepper medley infused triple sec, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, cuccumber, cilantro agave

  • Agave Starling…………16

    Gran Centenario Repo, Rose Cassis, Cherry heering, Lemon juice

Classic Cocktails

  • House of the Spirits………11

    Margarita- Camarena Repo or 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal, Cointreau, Lime and Lemon Juice, Agave, Salt or tajin rim [+2 pomegranate or spicy]

  • The Seduction of Dona Barbara………11

    Paloma- Camarena Blanco or 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal, Chareau aloe liqueur, grapefruit and lime juice, agave, salt or tajin rim

  • The Summer of Pedro Paramo Oaxaca……16

    Old Fashion- Orange infused Dobel Lewis Cristalino, El Silencio Mezcal, demerara sugar cube, grapefruit and rhubarb bitters, lavender saline solution on top

  • Dreaming in Espresso……16

    Espresso Martini- Espolon Repo or 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal, Coffee liqueur, amaro montenegro, nocino walnut liqueur [ tree nuts ]

    Spirit Free N/A Mocktails .

    Created by: Head Cocktailer - Faye. Marchetto.

  • Kombucha…………6

    House-Made, NATURAL, NO FLAVOR ADDED

    [kombucha is a fermented tea & will have a trace amounts of naturally occurring alcohol]

  • Ginger Beer…………5

  • Daughter of Fortune…………10

    Pomegranate, pineapple, Lime juice, lavender simple, Ginger Beer

  • Achienda Sunset…………8

    Pineapple, orange juice, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, grenadine

  • Hand Painted…………8

    Lavender-Cranberry house made Lemonade

  • Sweat It Out…………10

    Pineapple, Lime & Grapefruit Juice, house-made spicy tincture, jalapenos

  • Red Bull Energy Drinks………4.5

    Classic, Sugar free, Tropical, Watermelon, Sf watermelon