Alero | Restaurant U Street | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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Authentic Flavors

Quesadillas

Flour tortillas stuffed with jack cheese. Side of guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Enchiladas

Soft corn tortillas, Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Chicken Tamales

Soft corn tamales stuffed with chicken, green tomatillo sauce and melted cheese, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

$ 14.99

Burritos

Flour tortilla, jack cheese, mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Topped with tomatillo sauce.

Chimichangas

Fried flour tortilla, Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo, topped with cotija cheese.

Enchiladas con Mole Poblano

Two yellow corn tortillas, shredded chicken, mole poblano sauce, Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream and guacamole.

$ 16.99

Chilaquiles Rancheros

Spicy crispy corn tortilla, topped with two eggs any style, green sauce, white cheese, anions and cilantro.

$ 12.99

Fajitas

Hawaiian Fajita

Pineapple filled with your choice of protein and vegetables, served with Mexican rice, flour tortillas, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese.

Guadalajara Platter "Chef Recommeds"

Large Fajita combination of grilled steak, chicken, shrimp and pork ribs. (Ask server for details)

$ 68.99

Chef Fajitas

Grilled chicken breast, jumbo shrimp over vegetables, served with Mexican rice, flour tortillas, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese.

$ 25.99

Fajitas

All fajitas include sizzling platter of vegetables, Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and flour tortillas.

Carnitas Fijas

Pork with sizzling platter of vegetables. Mexican rice, flour tortillas, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese.

$ 21.99

Meat & Poultry

Lomo Salteado

Sirloin steak strips mixed with French fries, vegetables & jalapeños. White rice & black beans. Cilantro garnish.

$ 24.99

Carne al paso

Center cut sirloin, El Paso garlic sauce, white rice, fried yucca and house salad. Cilantro garnish.

$ 28.99

Carne Asada "Alero Style"

Sirloin steak, sautéed red onions, cilantro & Mexican spices. White rice, black beans, rapid salad and two flour tortillas. Cilantro garnish.

$ 28.99

Alero Pork Ribs

A half rack of pork ribs, poblano-beer sauce, chiles, spices, French fries and coleslaw. Cilantro garnish.

$ 25.99

Chipotle Churrasco

12 oz. NY strip with Rosemary butter, chorizo, homemade potatoes, pineapple, shrimp and jalapeño. Served on a hot skillet. Cilantro garnish.

$ 19.99

Pollo a la plancha

Marinated chicken breast, lime juice, cilantro, vegetables and white rice.

$ 16.99

Pollo Salteado

Chicken strips mixed with French fries, vegetables and jalapeños. White rice & black beans. Cilantro garnish.

$ 17.99

Pollo primavera

Mesquite chicken breast, vegetables, white rice, black beans and rapido salad.

$ 18.99

Pollo acapulco

Mesquite chicken breast, shrimp, tomato-pickled onions vegetables, white rice, black beans. Cilantro garnish.

$ 19.99

Sea Food

Mariscos Salteados

Jumbo shrimp, scallops mixed with French fries, sautéed vegetables and jalapeños. White rice & black beans. Cilantro garnish.

$ 25.99

Mexican Paella

Paella with grilled chicken, shrimp, scallops, calamari and jalapeño. Cilantro garnish.

$ 28.99

Salmon Mexicano

Salmon fillet topped with shrimp, scallops and creamy sauce with rice, black beans and vegetables.

$ 29.99

Camarones al Mojo de ajo

Sautéed jumbo shrimp, garlic tequila sauce, vegetables and white rice.

$ 26.99

Mariscada Veracruz

A soup of shrimp, scallops, squid, salmon and sautéed vegetables, with side of white rice, salsa Veracruz. Cilantro garnish.

$ 28.99

Chaufa Mexicana

Fried rice with shrimp, chicken, chorizo mexicano, vegetables, green onions, eggs, soy sauce oil and jalapeño. Cilantro garnish.

$ 27.99

Appetizers

Tamal Campesino

Sweet corn cake with a side of sour cream.

$ 7.99

Plátanos Fritos

Sweet fried plantains with a side of sour cream.

$ 7.99

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

With mixed grilled vegetables and roasted tomato sauce.

$ 9.99

Fresh Tableside Guacamole (10 oz)

Fresh avocados, tomatoes, anions, cilantro, salt, pepper and lime. Your choice of jalapeño. served with corn chips.

$ 16.99

Guacamole Dip (8 oz)

Fresh home made guacamole served with crispy flour torlla chips.

$ 13.99

Mexican Platter

Chicken wings, chicken and beef taquitos Veracruz, chicken and steak quesadillas. Choice of blue cheese or ranch. Choice of Alero sauce, buffalo or BBQ sauce.

$ 19.99

Ceviche Mixto

Fresh flounder fish and shrimp. Marinated in cilantro, onions, ginger, celery and lemon juice, served on top with corn tortilla, avocado slices and a side of leche de tigre.

$ 17.99

Nacho Platter

Corn tortilla chips, refried beans, jack cheese and jalapeños with side of guacamole and sour cream.

Chorizo Mexicano

Spicy pork sausage topped with melted cheese with side of flour tortilla.

$ 9.99

Camarones Mexicanos

Sautéed shrimp, Spanish garlic butter sauce, white wine, parsley and a side of bread.

$ 14.99

Cheese Dip

Served with crispy flour tortilla chips.

$ 9.99

Cheese Ground Beef

Served with crispy flour tortilla chips.

$ 11.99

Empanadas

Fried pastry stuffed with shredded beef.

$ 9.99

Ceviche de Pescado

Fresh flounder fish. Marinated in cilantro, onions, ginger, celery and lemon juice, served on top with corn tortilla, avocado slices and a side of leche de tigre.

$ 14.99

Mejillones a la diabla

Atlantic steamed mussels in spicy Diabla sauce.

$ 16.99

Tostones

Three delicious fried plantain topped with cotija cheese and cilantro.

Taqueria Alero

Tacos Durango

Three soft corn tacos, topped with cotija cheese and onions, cilantro, spicy green sauce on the side.

Taquitos Veracruz

Fried corn tortillas, filled with choice of protein. Lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico of gallo.

Tacos Birria

Three corn tortillas flavorful beef, shredded cheese onions & cilantro served with dipping consommé.

$ 15.99

Tacos Fish

Two flour tortillas filled with tilapia, Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro, anions, coleslaw and sour cream.

$ 19.99

Tacos Juarez

Three crispy corn tacos topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and cheese, Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

Tacos al Pastor

Three corn tortillas filled with pork, onions, cilantro, pineapple and Alero sauce, cucumber, radish and lime on the side.

$ 14.99

Tacos de Cochinita Pibil

Three corn tortillas with braised pork, orange achiote sauce, anions, cilantro, pineapple and chipotle sauce, cucumber, radish and lime on the side

$ 14.99

Soups and Salads

Taco «Salad»

Crispy flour tortilla filled with Mexican rice, refried beans and your choice of meat, with romaine lettuce, shredded cheese and house made dressing. Guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, chili dusted croutons and parmesan cheese in a tortilla bowl with caesar dressing.

$ 9.99

Lentil Soup "Bowl"

Chicken broth with vegetables and cilantro.

$ 9.99

Tortilla Soup ``Bowl``

Chicken broth with corn tortilla and vegetables. cilantro garnish.

$ 10.99

Apple Almond Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, almonds, pecans, raisins and green apples with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$ 11.99

Addional Proteins For Salads

Chicken Soup "Bowl"

Checken and vegetables, Cilandro garnish.

$ 10.99

Alero Salad

Romaine lettuce, avocado, green peppers, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and ranch dressing on the side.

$ 10.99

Watermelon Salad

Fresh Watermelon, seasonal berries, feta cheese, balsamic glaze, mint.

$ 11.99

Seadfood Soup ``Bowl``

Scallops, shrimp and mussels with a zesty broth bowl. Cilantro garnish.

$ 14.99

Seadfood Salad

Shrimp, calamari and scallops over romaine lettuce, green peppers, red anions, tomatoes, celery and homemade dressing.

$ 16.99