Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos Menu
Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos is a vibrant spot in New Haven, CT, offering a fusion of New Mexican cuisine, tacos, and a full bar experience. This Latinx and women-owned establishment caters to a diverse crowd, with options for vegans, vegetarians, and those looking for gluten-free choices. The menu boasts delicious specials like the Guacamole Trio, Shrimp Ceviche, and Elote. Start your meal with a refreshing Taco Salad or a zesty Caesar Salad. The ambiance is casual and trendy, with options for outdoor and covered seating, making it suitable for all seasons. The bar offers happy hour specials and a variety of tequilas to choose from. Whether you're looking to enjoy a night out with friends or a family-friendly meal, Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos is the place to be.
Specials
Guacamole
Guacamole Trio
Traditional, Pork Belly and Spicy Shrimp and corn
Chips and Salsa
House made chips with your choice of salsa
Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp with sliced red onions, cilantro, tobasco sauce and lime juice
Elote
Fresh grilled corn on the cob topped with Mexican crema, chili powder and crumbled queso blanco. Topped with cilantro and served with a lime wedge
Taco Salad
Chopped romaine, diced tomatoes, diced red onions, cucumbers, beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and avocado with chipotle cilantro ranch served in a tortilla shell topped with your choice of chicken, steak, tuna, salmon or pork belly.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & tortilla chips in a chipotle honey Caesar dressing
Arugula Salad
Arugula, roasted pepitas, diced tomatoes, red onions, sliced cucumbers and sliced mango tossed with a tequila passion fruit vinaigrette
Grandma's Chicken Soup
Topped with white onions, avocado and cilantro
Starters
Soups & Salads
Queso
A Blend of Pepper Jack and Cheddar cheese baked with chorizo and julienned scallions served with corn tortilla chips (substitute chorizo with sautéed mushroom)
Nachos
Corn tortillas, melted pepper jack & cheddar cheese, tomatoes, corn, red onions, cilantro and jalapenos served with sour cream and pico de gallo
Rice Bowl
Yellow rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce, corn, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, topped with sour cream and corn tortilla chips
Sweet Plantains
Sweet plantains served with horseradish cilantro crema
Sweet Plantain Nachos
Caramelized sweet plantain topped with pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions served with sour cream. Add your favorite protein!
Chicken Taquitos
Three crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken with shredded romaine lettuce, covered with salsa verde and topped with sour cream and guacamole
Burrito Frito
Your choice of steak, chicken, pernil or mushroom with rice, cheddar cheese, salsa roja, salsa verde, pico de gallo and sour cream
Sweet Plantain Tacos
Fried sweet plantains, julienned romaine, topped with Pico de Gallo and a horseradish cilantro crema
Sweet Plantain Tacos with Pork Belly
Fried Sweet plantain, crispy pork belly, julienned romaine, topped with Pico de Gallo and a horseradish cilantro crema
Chicken Tacos
Adobo marinated grilled chicken, julienned romaine, and mango salsa, topped with jalapenos
Pernil Tacos
Roasted pork shoulder with a pineapple and green tomatillo salsa, topped with fried onions
Avocado Tacos
Fresh avocado covered with corn, tomatoes, red peppers, scallions, chipotle peppers, and a micro greens relish
Chorizo Tacos
Brazilian chorizo with a jicama, radish, red onion, and cilantro slaw and topped with salsa verde
Fajita Tacos
Choice of chicken, steak, or shrimp sautéed with salsa roja, white onions, red peppers, poblano peppers and finished with a tequila lime sauce. Topped with guacamole and sour cream
Steak Tacos
Chipotle marinated grilled steak, tomatoes and a watercress salad with olive oil and lemon juice, finished with a truffle aioli
Fried Shrimp Tacos
Fried shrimp, tomatoes, red onions, and horseradish cream sauce topped with cilantro
Blackened Tuna Tacos
Blackened tuna served medium rare with a watercress base,topped with grilled pineapple and black bean pico de gallo
Salmon Tacos
Tempura salmon topped with kimchi, a siracha miso aioli and julienned scallions
Mushroom Tacos
Portabella and Oyster mushrooms sautéed in garlic and olive oil over arugula and topped with fresh tomatoes and a wasabi chile ancho crema
Acorn Squash Tacos
Maple roasted acorn squash over arugula topped with corn salsa, ginger crema and scallions
Mango Habanero Chicken Taco
Habanero chicken with diced mango, scallions, microgreens and drizzled blue cheese
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce over romaine topped with blue cheese dressing, tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions
Coconut Shrimp Tacos
Fried coconut shrimp topped with mango salsa and a pina colada sauce
Jerk Chicken Tacos
Marinated jerk chicken topped with coleslaw and pickled jalapenos
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Grilled shrimp with a red cabbage slaw topped with a chile de arbol aioli and cilantro
BBQ Chicken Tacos
BBQ boneless chicken wings topped with ranch & jicama slaw with salsa verde
Surf & Turf Tacos
Chipotle marinated steak, butterflied shrimp topped with salsa verde & microgreens
Honey Sriracha Tacos
Grilled chicken marinated with honey sriracha over watercress topped with pineapple black bean salsa
Burger Taco
Burger, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, cheddar cheese and spicy mayo
Platos Pequenos
Tacos
Quesadilla
Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, tomatoes and caramelized onions. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Mexican street corn quesadilla
Pepper jack cheese, fresh grilled corn and tomatoes served with Mexican crema, chili powder and topped with crumbled queso blanco and cilantro
Lobster Quesadilla
Lobster, cheddar and pepperjack cheese, tomatoes and caramelized onions topped with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo
Fajita Quesadilla
Choce of sauteed shrimp, steak or chicken with caramelized onions, red peppers, poblano peppers, garlic, tequila, pepper jack cheese and cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole
BBQ Pernil Quesadilla
Roasted pernil tossed in BBQ sauce, pineapple, caramelized onion, pepper jack and cheddar cheese topped with sour cream and fried onion straws
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, cheddar, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, red onions served with blue cheese dressing
Mango Habanero Quesadilla
Habanero chicken with diced mango, scallions, microgreens and drizzled blue cheese
Burger Quesadilla
Medium cooked burger, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and mustard. Served with sriracha mayo on the side.
Tres Leches
Sponge cake with condensed milk, evaporated milk & cream
Fried Nutella Plantains
Sweet plantains and Nutella wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep fried topped with strawberries, dulce de leche, whipped cream and powdered sugar
Flan
House made flan topped with dulce de leche sauce
Churros
Sweet Spanish fritters rolled in brown sugar and served with a side of dulce de leche