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Ajo Signature Bowls

Sweet Jerk

Grilled jerk chicken, red beans, green rice, pineapple salsa,

caribbean slaw, pineapple pique

$9.75

Pollo Cubano

Mojo Rico

Grilled mojo steak, red beans, white rice, sweet plantains, green papaya slaw, sofrito aioli

$11.50

Caribbean Curry

V

Grilled mojo chicken, white rice, black beans, sweet plantains, pico de gallo,

aji verde sauce

$9.75

Jamaican yellow curry, white rice, pico de gallo, Caribbean slaw, green papaya slaw, aji verde sauce, crispy spiced chickpeas

$8.5

Ajo-Tarian

V

Green rice, black beans, sweet plantains, Caribbean slaw, pineapple salsa, pineapple pique (spicy or mild)

$8

Pescado Frito

Crispy Mahi Mahi, green rice, pico de gallo, Caribbean slaw, fresh cucumber slices, avocado c ream sauce

$11

Lechon Asado

Roasted pork, white rice, black beans, pickled onions, tostones (crispy plantains), sweet plantains, aji verde

$10

Build Your Own Bowl.

Begin with a base. Customize the rest.

Bowl Bases (pick one)

Ajo green rice

Green rice

Cilantro, parsley & olive oil

White rice

Steamed jasmine rice

Salad greens

Mixed greens

Beans (pick one)

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Red beans

Our twist on Puerto Rican stewed 'habichuelas' cooked in sofrito, smoked ham & tomato sauce

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Black beans

Classic Cuban beans prepared with onions, peppers & cilantro

V

Proteins (pick one)

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Mojo Chicken

Marinated in our signature mojo [moh-hoh] sauce, a blend of fresh garlic & citrus

Jerk Chicken

Marinated in our house jerk sauce, a blend of sweet with warm spices with mild heat

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Mojo Steak

Marinated in our signature mojo [moh-hoh] sauce, a blend of fresh garlic & citrus

Guajillo-Lime Cauliflower

Sautéed cauliflower, kale & garlic

V

Jamaican Yellow Curry

Carrots, potatoes, onions & garlic in a coconut curry sauce

V

Sides (pick two)

Elotes

VEG

Corn, butter, cheese

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Pico de Gallo

V

Diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime, vinegar

Cilantro-Lime Slaw

V

Red & green shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime

Green Papaya Slaw

VEG

Shaved papaya, red onion & carrots

Pickled Onions

V

Red onions pickled in our

house pickling liquid

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Maduros

V

Sweet plantains

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Pineapple Salsa

V

Diced pineapple, red & green peppers, pineapple vinegar

Cherry Tomatoes

Fresh, raw tomatoes, sliced in half

Pickled Jicama

V

Sliced jicama pickled in our

house pickling liquid

Cucumbers

Sliced, raw cucumbers

Chihuahua Cheese

A mild white cheese

(Queso Fresco & Cheddar also available)

+ $2

Guacamole

V

Tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime

+ $2

Sauces (pick one)

Sofrito Aioli

VEG

A tangy sauce flavored with peppers, onions & garlic

Aji Verde

VEG

A bright, creamy sauce flavored with garlic, jalapeño & cilantro

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

V

House vinaigrette

Avocado- Lime

VEG

A tangy blend of fresh avocado, jalapeño & fresh lime juice

Pineapple Pique

V

Spicy & mild versions of our pineapple vinegar

Ajo Meal Kits

Served Family-Style

Select one: white rice, green rice or salad greens

Select one: Puerto Rican style red beans, Cuban black beans, more rice or greens instead of beans

Select one: grilled jerk chicken, grilled mojo chicken, grilled mojo steak, Jamaican yellow curry or guajillo chile-lime cauliflower

Select two: Caribbean slaw, pineapple salsa, green papaya slaw, sweet plantains

To serve two: $20

To serve four:$40

Ajo Sandwiches

Jibaritos

Choice of protein, cilantro-lime slaw, & cheddar on crispy plantain. Choice of two sides.

Mojo Steak $9

Mojo Chicken $8

Jerk Chicken $8

Chicken Tinga $8

Avocado $7

Cuban Sandwich

Cuban roast pork, ham, swiss, pickles, chipotle dijonaise, baguette. Choice of two sides.

$9

Ajo Snacks

Empanadas (2)

NEW!

Fillings rotate

$5

Tostones

Crispy plantains

with our sofrito aioli

$3

Maduros

Sweet plantains

with our sofrito aioli

Avocado Fries

NEW!

Served with our chipotle aioli

$3

$6

Ajo Desserts

Mango-Passion Fruit Cheesecake

$4.5

Chocolate Chip Banana Fudge Cake

$4.5