Here at Takoba we care about the quality of food we cook and serve to you. Growing up in Aguascalientes, a rural area in the center of Mexico, my family and I ate dishes made with fresh and local ingredients before they were simply trendy buzzwords. That was our way of life. And when we eventually relocated to Austin we brought our traditions with us. At its heart, Takoba is our way of sharing that food experience with you.

Just like la Señora Maria and Don Alberto decades ago, we cook with the freshest ingredients we can find and support some of our favorite local vendors, like Panadería Chuy and El Milagro. But sometimes nothing can top the flavors you enjoyed as a child, and for that reason we directly import chiles, beans, and herbs from Mexico. Our roots are secure in the heart of Mexico but we’ve worked tirelessly over the past 4 years with our friend and chef, Tracey Young, to bring Takoba to the east side and create a new legacy that we’d like you to be a part of. Take a look at our menus and come share a meal with us.

Although our servers are aware of the basics of food allergies, we highly recommend that you discuss with your server your specific gluten sensitivities to ensure a pleasant dining experience.

Many of the items on this menu are regularly served with flour tortillas. We will happily substitute corn tortillas in their place at your request.

ANTOJITOS appetizers

guacamole con totopos† (v) | 6.5

avocado, lime juice, cilantro, onion

queso fundido | 8

oaxaca & monterrery jack cheeses, roasted poblano, chorizo
served with warm tortillas

baja ceviche* | 8.5

shrimp, lime juice, avocado, cilantro

ENSALADA de la casa (v) | 6.5

baby spinach, toasted pecans, jicama, oranges, goat cheese, house vinaigrette

Sopa del día‡

cup 3.5 / bowl 6

PLATOS PRINCIPALES

ENCHILADAS verdes con camarones† | L 10 / D 12

shrimp, queso cotija, salsa tomatillo
served with mexican rice and refried beans

PESCADO AL MOJO DE AJO | L 11 / D 12.5

sautéed tilapia, garlic butter, lime
served with Mexican rice and cabbage-apple slaw

ENCHILADAS DE POLLO CON MOLE† | L 9 / D 11

corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, traditional mole
served with Mexican rice and beans

BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO | D 15

available for dinner only
round steak cooked a la plancha with grilled jalapeño, spanish & green onions, pico de gallo
served with mexican rice, charro beans, and warm tortillas

POZOLE ROJO† | D 9.5

available for dinner only
traditional mexican pork and hominy stew in spicy guajillo broth with radish, green cabbage, cilantro, onion, lime, mexican oregano, and totopos

PLATOS DE TACOS
on corn tortillas with a choice of salsa and two sides:
charro beans
Mexican rice
house salad (v)
cup of soup
nopales (v)

al pastor | L 7.5 / D 9

pineapple-marinated pork, cilantro, onion

de bistec | L 8 / D 9.5

fajita-style beef, grilled onion, cilantro

de verduras | L 7 / D 8.5

sautéed zucchini, caramelized sweet potatoes, roasted corn, green chiles, queso fresco, chipotle mayonnaise, guacamole

tacos de carnitas estilo don alberto | L 7.5 / D 9

slow-braised pork shoulder cooked over wood-burning fire pits in our family’s 40 year tradition
served in warm tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime

POSTRES
desserts

flan | 5

traditional vanilla bean custard in silky caramel

PASTEL DE CHOCOLATE | 6

chocolate truffle cake with fresh cinnamon whipped cream

nube de coco | 6

frozen coconut soufflé with fresh pineapple

helado con cajeta | 5.5

Amy’s Mexican vanilla ice cream with warm caramel

A LA CARTA

mexican rice | 2.5

charro beans | 3.5

refried beans (v) | 3

small house salad (v) | 4

nopales (v) | 3

BEBIDAS

aguas frescas | 2.5

Jarritos | 2

iced tea | 2.5

Coca-Cola Mexicana | 2

Topo Chico | 2

fountain soda | 2

SALSAS

Molcajete

roasted tomato & jalapeño

roja

tomato, jalapeño, tomatillo & red chiles

verde de aguacate

creamy avocado, jalapeño, tomatillo, onion & cilantro

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

(v) = vegetarian

†These items are gluten free but come in contact with frying oil that may have traces of gluten. Please take this into consideration if you have a high sensitivity to the allergen.

‡Our soup changes daily. Please ask your server if today’s selection is gluten free.

Takoba directly imports products from Mexico and uses fresh ingredients from Texas when possible.

Unfortunately, we can not accept more than 4 credit cards per table.

18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.