Chimalli Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Chimalli Restaurant, a vibrant addition to Washington, DC's food landscape specializing in New Mexican cuisine. Nestled at 4401 14th St NW, this culinary hotspot offers a delicious journey through traditional flavors, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold spices.
The menu features an array of enticing options. Begin your meal with mouthwatering Queso Flameado or indulge in Flautas de Pollo topped with creamy morita sauce. For mains, try the Cochinita Platter, showcasing achiote-marinated pork, or enjoy a classic Mojarra Frita.
Don’t miss the street tacos, including the flavorful Al Pastor and savory Mushroom tacos, each a burst of tradition wrapped in a fresh tortilla. The ambiance, complemented by upbeat music, invites diners to experience communal joy over authentic cuisine. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Chimalli promises a memorable culinary adventure.
Appetizers
Guacamole
Fresh avocado, pico de gallo, lime juice, cotija cheese.
Flautas de Pollo
Morita sauce + crema, queso fresco, pico de gallo, lettuces.
Cazuela de Papas con Chorizo
Fried potatoes, onions, peppers, fresh corn tortilla and pork chorizo.
Ensalada del Huerto
Mix greens, spicy pumpkin seeds, hibiscus, vinaigrette, avocado.
Panuchos de Cochinita Pibil
Tortilla negra de frijol, roasted pork, pickled onion, avocado, polvo de chile tatemado.
Queso Flameado
Chihuahua cheese flameado con tequila served with corn tortillas.
Tostada de Pulpo & Camaron
Chintextle sauce, avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo, cucumber, aioli.
El Nido
Refried beans, chorizo, queso, cilantro and totopos.
Ceviche Mixto
Shrimp, octopus, fish, pico de gallo, cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Pulpo
Octopus, chintextle, cabbage, aioli.
Al Pastor
Roasted pork, onions, cilantro, pineapple, salsa morita.
Mushroom
Grilled portobello mushroom, onions, cilantro, guacamole.
Carne Asada
Chipotle-barbecue sauce, onions, cilantro, cotija cheese
Cochinita Pibil
Yucatan style roasted pork, habanero-pickled onion, aioli, cilantro.
2 Per Order Birria de Res
Corn tortilla, braised beef, cheese, arbol sauce, cebolla, cilantro, lime, consomme.
Street Tacos
Platos Fuertes y Mas
Birria de Res Soup
Jalisco style beef stew, raw onions, rice, lime, cilantro and tortilla.
Cochinita Platter
Achiote marinated roasted pork, habanero-pickled onion, rice, refried beans, aioli and tortilla.
Tampiquena
Grilled steak, charred jalapeo, rice, refried beans, enchilada potosina and guacamole.
Enchiladas Potosinas
Corn tortillas dipped in guajillo chili sauce filled with cheese served with queso, crema, onions and refried beans.
Pescado Zarandeado
Nayarit style marinated grilled fish, salsa macha, arroz primavera, beans, tortillas.
Mojarra Frita
Whole tilapia cooked slow and deep fried.
Chuletas de Cerdo
Pork chops, grilled and topped with special sauce.
Enchiladas hondureas
Fried corn tortilla, choice of chicken or beef, topped with cabbage, home dressing and Parmesan cheese.
Quesadillas
Fresh corn tortilla, oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, crema, queso, lettuces, cilantro.
Cemita Poblana
Mexican sandwich with bean puree, queso oaxaca, avocado, arugula, sweet-chipotle in adobo.
Quesadillas & Cemitas
Desserts
Prickly Pear Flan
Caramel custard, prickly pear glaze.
Chile de Arbol Chocolate Moussee
Chocolate abuelita and whipped cream.
Burrito
Flour tortilla with your choice of stuffing topped with ranchera sauce and cheese.
Chimichanga
Flour tortilla wrapped with your choice of stuffing, cooked and fried, and served with rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
Crispy Tacos
Chicken or beef with cabbage pico de Gallo house dressing and Parmesan cheese
Soft Tacos
Flour tortilla or corn, chicken or beef onions tomatoes pico de Gallo avocado lime and cucumber
Camarones al Ajillo
Rice/beans/salad
Tex Mex Dishes Archived
Fajitas Archived
Vegetable Fajita
Zucchini, carrot, mushroom, onion, pepper, and tomatoes served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and 2 corn tortillas.
Chicken Fajita
Chicken, onions, peppers, and tomatoes served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and 2 corn tortillas.
Beef Fajita
Beef, onions, peppers, and tomatoes served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and 2 corn tortillas.
Tex Mex Fajita
Chicken, beef, jumbo shrimp, onions, peppers, and tomatoes served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and 2 corn tortillas.
Chicharrones
Pork meat, with rice, beans, salad, and corn tortillas
Pollo con tajadas
Fried green banana, fried chicken quarter leg cabbage salad pico de Gallo, covered with tomatoes and pink home made sauce
Fried chicken
Choice of French fries or rice beans and salad
Grilled chicken breast
Chicken, rice, beans, salad, and tortillas
Chicken breasts
Fried chicken breast, coslow salad and French fries
Entrees Archived
Soups
Sopa de Gallina India
Centro-America style.
Sopa de Mariscos
Signature. Calamari, fish, shrimp, clam, and crab in seafood stock with a touch of cream, cilantro, and eggs.
Sopa de Res
Steak and Cheese Sandwich
Onions, lettuce, mustard, ketchup, banana peppers, mayonnaise, tomatoes, cheese and french fries and a toasted sub roll
American Cheeseburger
Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, a toasted bun and French fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Served in a toasted bun with mayonnaise or ranch lettuce, tomatoes, and french fries.
Fish sub
Tartar sauce onion fillet fish on toasted sub with French fries
Sandwiches Archived
Side Orders Archived
French Fries
Beans
White Rice
Mexican Rice
Side Salad
Horchata Drink
Soda
Hot Coffee
Hot Chocolate
pineapple juice
Jamaica juice
Beverages Archived
Wrap sandwiches Archived
Tuna wrap sandwich
Lettuce tomatoes onion on wrap
Chicken wrap sandwich
Lettuce tomatoes onion on wrap
Grilled chicken wrap
Ranch lettuce tomatoes onion on wrap
Chicken Caesar wrap
Lettuce cruitons Parmesan cheese caesar dressing