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

CHIPS + DIPS

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

SALSA ROJA...........................3

tomatoes, garlic, Guajillo chilies, cilantro, scallion, jalapeno, chipotles, lime (GF,VG,V)

SALSA VERDE..........................8

poblano, tamatillo, roasted jalapeno, lime juice (VG,V,GF)

PICO DE GALLO........................4

fresh tomatoes, Spanish onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime (VG, V, GF)

QUESO FUNDIDO........................6

chihuahua & cheddar cheese dip, pickled jalapeno, pico de gallo, cilantro(VG, GF)

add chorizo +2

add chicken +5

GUACAMOLE............................6

avocado, Spanish onion, cilantro (GF,VG,V)

SMOKEY STREET CORN DIP..............11

roasted corn, sour cream, smoked paprika, Guajillo chilis, jalapeno, cilantro, cotija cheese(VG,GF)

CHIPS + DIPS TRIO...................14

pico de gallo, salsa roja, + verde salsa (VG,GF)

CHICHARRONES.........................8

tajin seasoned crispy pork skins, choice of hot sauce (GF)

CHUPALINES...........................5

mango and habanero grasshoppers (GF)

ESCABECHE............................3

pickled jalapeno, carrot and onion (VG,V,GF)

TAMALES

House-made 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,DF)

Pollo Rojo grilled chicken thigh in a chili tomato sauce(GF,DF)

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,DF)

CHOOSE MOLE:

Mole Colorado allspice, peanuts, dark raisin, fresh tomato, pasilla negra chilies, mulato chilies (GF,V,VG)

Mole Negro dark chocolate, allspice, sesame seeds, almonds, dark raisin, ancho chilies (GF,V,VG)

Mole Amarillo aji amarillo peppers, tomatillo, pasilla negra chilies, cumin, almonds (GF,V, VG)

COMIDA DE LA CALLE \\ STREET FOOD

BBQ CARNITAS BURRITO................14

pickled jalapeno, achiote rice, black beans, chihuahua cheese, guacamole, onion straws, cilantro

STREET CORN & BLACK BEANS BURRITO...13

roasted poblano, grilled corn, marinated black beans, salsa verde, achiote rice, lime and chipotle crema, cotija cheese (VG,VA,DFA)

EMPANADAS..............11

ask your server for today’s rotating special empanadas

CARNE ASADA NACHOS..................17

corn tortilla chips, nacho cheese sauce, marinated flank steak, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno, cotija cheese, salsa verde

HOT SAUCES Arbol Chili \ Chipotle \ No Muy Fuerte

DULCE \\ DESSERT

CHIPS N CARAMEL......................6

cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, mexican chocolate caramel dip (VG,GF)

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

  • 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 tepache, agave, tajin

  • 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

  • Zachary’s Snaqueri…………12

    mini daiquiri - silver rum, lime, simple [profits from this will be donated to help cover our coworker Zac's medical bills]

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 Bahnez Mezcal, Coffee liqueur, amaro montenegro, nocino walnut liqueur [tree nuts]

    Spirit Free N/A Mocktails .

  • 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