Zaranda

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026
Mexican Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Downtown

Menu

$39 per person for optional beverage pairing
$55 per person

Pan de Oliva

olive bread, herb butter, spiced olive oil

Aguachile Negro

lime-cured shrimp, cucumber, avocado, serrano, soy, Worcestershire, Maggi

Empanada de Borrego

braised lamb, ponzu, mushroom, coriander seeds, mustard, quesillo, salsa costeña, lemon aioli

Taquitos de Atún

tuna crudo, soy, sesame, ginger, green onion, avocado purée, chile piquin, furikake

Taco de Pato

compressed confit duck, duck skin chicharrón, date mole, cucumber, green onion, flour tortilla

Tostaditas de Pulpo

seared octopus, potato, refried beans, salsa verde tatemada, lemon aioli, charred avocado, radish, serrano

Ensalada Caesar

whole romaine leaves, anchovies, Dijon, Worcestershire, egg, olive oil, lime juice, Parmigiano Reggiano, cracked pepper, toast [prepared tableside +9]

Pescado Zarandeado

whole butterflied, deboned branzino grilled in a wire basket over coals, housemade zaranda adobo, cucumber salad, sobaquera, salsa trio +10

Picanha

6 oz sliced prime sirloin cap, paprika-nori-cumin dry rub, bone marrow butter, fries, lemon aioli

Arroz de Vegetales

artichokes, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, poblano, hoja santa, carrot, fennel, cilantro, thyme, ancho-morita aioli

Borrego Tatemado

charred-over-coals braised lamb shank, black beans, green peas, furikake, flour tortillas

Pulpo Zarandeado

octopus grilled in a wire basket over coals, housemade zaranda adobo, red herb oil, crispy smashed potatoes, chile morita aioli

Lomo de Res

8 oz filet mignon, creamy mashed potatoes, fried honey-ponzu Brussels sprouts, bone marrow butter +20

Dolár de Arena

white chocolate "sand dollar," almond-coconut crumble, coconut mousse, almond praline, passion fruit-mango cream, almond sponge, candied nori, orange yuzu cubes

Milhojas

flaky "thousand-layer" pastry, frozen apple parfait, coconut, candied apples, apple reduction, pink pepper corn, yuzu gel

Erizo del Mar

housemade chocolate "sea urchin," lemon verbena cream, hibiscus-caramel, hibiscus gel, passion fruit sponge, mango, calamansi, lemon verbena cookie, chocolate rocks +8

Sorbet del Día

sorbet of the day

Add on a dessert for +10! Options: Flan de Queso, Pastel de Dátiles, Galleta de Macadamia
$25 per person

Sopa del Día

soup of the day

Ensalada de Verano

endive, red oak lettuce, green beans, hard-boiled egg, Manchego, artichoke hearts, sunflower seeds, gochujang-lemon dressing

Tostaditas de Camote

sweet potato, salsa macha, crema, queso fresco

Pan de Oliva

olive bread, herb butter, spiced olive oil +7

Ensalada Caesar

grilled chicken, whole romaine leaves, anchovies, Dijon, Worcestershire, olive oil, egg, lime, Parmigiano Reggiano, cracked pepper, toast [available vegetarian]

Tacos de Pescado

tempura fried fish, pickled vegetables, ancho-morita aioli, salsa verde tatemada, corn tortillas, refritos

Torta de Res

prime rib ciabatta sandwich, thyme, rosemary, chimichurri, Worcestershire, soy, caramelized onions, Manchego, wakame aioli, fries, lemon aioli

Picanha

6 oz sliced prime sirloin cap, paprika-nori-cumin dry rub, bone marrow butter, fries, lemon aioli +5

Tostadas de Pulpo

seared octopus, potato, refried beans, salsa verde tatemada, lemon aioli, charred avocado, radish, serrano

Tacos a las Brazas

grilled beef, caramelized onions, roasted banana peppers, serrano, lime, guacamole, salsa roja tatemada, flour tortillas +9

Add on a dessert for +10! Choices: Flan de Queso, Pastel de Dátiles, Galleta de Macadamia
$25 per person

Sopa del Día

soup of the day

La Biónica

seasonal fresh fruit, honey yogurt, dates, almond-coconut granola, toasted pepitas

Tostaditas de Camote

sweet potato, salsa macha, crema, queso fresco

Aguachile Negro

lime-cured shrimp, cucumber, avocado, serrano, soy, Worcestershire, Maggi +6

Empanada de Borrego

braised lamb, ponzu, mushroom, coriander seeds, mustard, quesillo, salsa costeña, lemon aioli +5

Tostaditas de Pulpo

seared octopus, potato, refried beans, salsa verde tatemada, lemon aioli, charred avocado, radish, serrano +6

Pan de Elote

warm cornbread, preserved peaches, mandarin-honey butter +10

Ensalada Caesar

grilled chicken, whole romaine leaves, anchovies, Dijon, Worcestershire, olive oil, egg, lime, Parmigiano Reggiano, cracked pepper, toast [available vegetarian]

Tacos de Pescado

tempura fried fish, pickled vegetables, ancho-morita aioli, salsa verde tatemada, corn tortillas, refritos

Torta de Res

prime rib ciabatta sandwich, thyme, rosemary, chimichurri, Worcestershire, soy, caramelized onions, Manchego, wakame aioli, fries, lemon aioli

Chilaquiles

shredded chicken, sunny-side-up eggs, totopos, salsa verde tatemada, crema, queso fresco

Tacos de Gobernador

banana pepper, shrimp, salsa vizcaína, salsa verde tatemada, Chihuahua cheese-crusted corn tortilla, refritos

Bistec con Huevos

prime steak, sunny-side-up eggs, guacamole, refried beans, caramelized onions, salsa roja tatemada, flour tortillas +9

Beverages, tax & gratuity are not included unless otherwise noted

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Zaranda
Street Parking, Parking Garage, Valet Only, Paid Parking
OPERATING HOURS: Closed