Temazcal

250 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
617-439-3502

Translated as "house of heat," Temazcal Tequila Cantina, brings upscale traditional Mexican flavors from south-of-the-border straight to Boston's Seaport District.

Combining old school cooking techniques and timeless recipes with of-the-moment technology, Temazcal bridges the gap between old and new. Diners can get familiar with each authentic dish via their iPad menus, perusing the unique regional history, photographs, recipes and nutritional facts for each and every traditional Mexican specialty that comes out of the kitchen. In true tequila cantina tradition, the sprawling, 52-foot bar offers a selection of 300 tequilas, exclusive margaritas and cocktails, and a distinctive wine list.

Temazcal makes the most of its Liberty Wharf location with floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive outdoor patio overlooking Boston Harbor. There are even public docks that make the restaurant accessible by land or by sea.

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Todd Hall

Chef at Temazcal

At the helm of Temazcal Tequila Cantina is chef-owner Todd Hall, who has created the restaurant's concept and menu.

A James Beard nominee, Hall has opened some of the most renowned Mexican restaurants in the country, including The Adobe Grill at The Waldorf-Astoria La Quinta in California and La Hacienda at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort in Arizona.

After spending extensive time in Mexico researching the history and culture of the region's cuisine, he brings new flavors to Boston's culinary scene.

Dinner
Lunch

Antojitos

GUACAMOLE DE LA MIXTECA 11
avocado ‡ tomato ‡ onion ‡ cilantro ‡ serrano chilies

GUACAMOLE LANGOSTA 16
lobster ‡ avocado ‡ tomato ‡ onion ‡ cilantro ‡ serrano chilies

QUESO FUNDIDO 11
oaxaca & panela fondue ‡ flour tortillas ‡ chorizo ‡ salsa la casita

QUESADILLA HUITLACOCHE 14
oaxaca & panela fondue ‡ flour tortillas ‡ chorizo ‡ salsa la casita

QUESADILLAS DE FLOR DE CALABAZA 14
squash blossoms ‡ rajas ‡ tomato ‡ epazote ‡ queso anejo ‡ crema fresca ‡ pepitas

QUESADILLA BOLILLOS (AMERICAN STYLE) 14
roasted chicken ‡ rajas ‡ queso oaxaca ‡ crema fresca ‡ pepitas ‡ gordita flour tortilla ‡ salsa la casita

CEVICHE 16
lobster ‡ rock shrimp ‡ ahi tuna ‡ celery ‡ onions ‡ lime ‡ jalapeno ‡ sweet tomato broth

CODORNIZ RELLENA 14
roast quail ‡ chorizo seco ‡ queso panela ‡ poblano ‡ gordita corn tortilla ‡ crema fresca

FLAUTAS DE POLLO 12
crispy corn tortilla ‡ roast chicken ‡ poblano ‡ queso fresco ‡ salsa verde ‡ crema fresca

TAQUITO'S DE JAIBA 16
crispy corn tortilla ‡ jonah crab ‡ rajas ‡ queso ranchero ‡ lime ‡ salsa verde

TACOS DE CARNITAS 13
carnitas ‡ chorizo seca ‡ queso oaxaca ‡ napa cabbage ‡ avocado ‡ crema fresca

TACOS DE CAMARON 15
roasted prawns ‡ pickled cabbage ‡ watercress ‡ lime ‡ chipotle crema ‡ cascabel

TACOS DE PESCADO 18
beer battered dorado frito ‡ pickled cabbage ‡ watercress ‡ chipotle aioli ‡ pickled red jalapeno & radish ‡ crispy corn tortilla

TACOS DE ASADOR 14
marinated grilled skirt steak ‡ roasted onion salsa ‡ napa cabbage ‡ pickled serrano & radish ‡ avocado

CAMARONES RELLENOS CULIACAN 14
bacon wrapped prawns ‡ chorizo seco ‡ queso asadero ‡ ancho aioli

TAMAL DE LANGOSTA 16
lobster tamale cooked in banana leaves ‡ queso chihuahua ‡ watercress ‡ lime ‡ roasted tomato & red serrano salsa ‡
crema fresca

TAMALES VERDES DE POLLO 13
roast chicken ‡ poblano ‡ queso fresco ‡ salsa verde ‡ crema fresca ‡ pepitas

TAMALES DE ELOTE VERDE 12
sweet green corn ‡ roasted jalapeno ‡ epazote ‡ queso panela ‡ baja crema

ANTOJITOS MEXICANO'S 25
crab flautas ‡ chicken tamales ‡ shrimp culiacan ‡ carnitas taco's ‡ salsa la casita

Ensaladas Y Sopas

SOPA DE FRIJOL NEGRO 10
black bean soup ‡ epazote ‡ onions ‡ serranos ‡ tomato ‡ cilantro ‡ crema fresca

SOPA DE TORTILLA A LA MEXICANA 10
tortilla soup ‡ chile pasilla ‡ queso panela ‡ cilantro ‡ epazote ‡ crispy tortilla strips ‡ avocado

ENSALADA CESAR 8
romaine hearts ‡ coddled egg ‡ queso anejo ‡ olive oil ‡ anchovy ‡ garlic ‡ lemon ‡ pan a las brasa

ENSALADE DE JICAMA Y NARANJA 8
jicama ‡ orange ‡ cilantro ‡ chipotle powder ‡ lime

ENSALADA DE TOMATE Y AGUACATE CON CEBOLLAS 9
yellow tomatoes ‡ roasted onion ‡ avocados ‡ poblanos ‡ pepitas ‡ cilantro ‡ lime ‡ pumpkin seed oil

Entradas

FILETE AL CHIPOTLE 28
prime beef tenderloin ‡ oaxaca cheese ‡ gordita corn tortilla ‡ watercress ‡ salsa chipotle

CARNE ASADA TAMPIQUENA 22
marinated grilled skirt steak ‡ cheese enchilada ‡ frijoles negros ‡ queso fresco ‡ salsa tampico

SABANA DE RES 22
grilled beef tenderloin pounded thin ‡ mantequilla de maître d' ‡ roasted tomatoes & onions ‡ romaine hearts

COSTILLAS DE CORDERO 32
roast rack of lamb ‡ papas con chorizo ‡ machaca ‡ salsa de albaricoque y chile ancho

LECHON ASADO 32
whole roast suckling pig carved tableside ‡ natural sauce

BARBACOA 22
braised short rib in broth ‡ cabbage ‡ frijoles de olla ‡ corn tortilla

FILETE RELLENO DE SALPCION 24
fresh cod filled with shrimp & crab ‡ cilantro ‡ watercress-lime aioli

HUACHINANGO A LA VERACRUZANA 24
fresh cod filled with shrimp & crab ‡ cilantro ‡ watercress-lime aioli

DORADO MOJO DE AJO 22
grilled mahi mahi ‡ roasted garlic sauce ‡ chile de arbol ‡ Plantain Mash

ENCHILADAS VERDES 18
grilled chicken ‡ gordita corn tortilla ‡ queso fresco ‡ pepitas ‡ epazote ‡ salsa verde ‡ avocado ‡ crema fresca

POLLO A LA PARRILLA MEXICANA 17
grilled breast of chicken with ‡ yellow tomatoes ‡ roasted onion ‡ avocados ‡ salsa mexicana

MOLE POBLANO (MOLE PUEBLA STYLE) 18
poached whole chicken braised in ‡ chilies ‡ onions ‡ garlic ‡ tomatillos ‡ mexican chocolate ‡ sesame

CABRITO 30
roasted kid "goat" basted with grapefruit & molasses ‡ onions ‡ tomatoes ‡ poblano ‡ garlic

CALDO MARISCOS 29
prawns ‡ scallops ‡ clams ‡ mussels ‡ chile guajillo ‡ saffron ‡ onions ‡ garlic ‡ tomato ‡ in broth

PLEASE NOTE: The items, ingredients and prices on all menus are subject to change. It is recommended that if you are interested in a particular dish you contact the restaurant directly to determine its availability.

Dictionary

Aïoli: 1. noun A blend of ail (garlic) and oli (oil) in the parlance of the Provence region of southern France. Around here, we'd call it a garlic mayonnaise.

Ceviche: 1. noun Raw fish and/or shellfish in a citrus marinade.

Chorizo: 1. noun Crumbly, spiced pork sausage.

Cuitlacoche: 1. noun Corn smut. Seriously, that's the alternate name for this fungus that makes corn kernels swell up and turn smoky sweet.

Frijoles: 1. noun Mexican for "beans."

Fundido: 1. noun Spanish for "melted."

Guajillo: 1. noun A shiny red, very hot chile.

Huitlacoche: 1. noun See "Cuitlacoche."

Jicama: 1. noun Used in Latin American cooking, jicama is a member of the potato family. The bulbous, brown root has a thin brown skin and crunchy and sweet white flesh.

Pepitas: 1. noun Edible pumpkin seeds.

Quesadilla: 1. noun A flour tortilla filled, folded and then either toasted or fried. The filling usually consists of cheese, salsa, meat and refried beans.

Queso: 1. noun Spanish for cheese.

Tamale: 1. noun An envelope of masa with a savory or sweet filling, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed.

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