El 42 Cantina | Mexican Restaurant in Issaquah, WA
Hours & Location
View El 42 Cantina at 38 North Front Street,
Issaquah, WA 98027 on Google Maps
Call El 42 Cantina by phone at
(425) 369-4772
Friday
12 - 4pm Brunch
4pm - 11pm Dinner
Saturday
11 - 4pm Brunch
4pm - 9pm Dinner
Sunday
11 - 4pm Brunch
4pm - 9pm Dinner
Monday
4 - 9pm
Tuesday through Thursday
4 - 10pm
21 and over only, please
Menus
pricing and availability subject to change
Apertivos
Chips & Salsa
House-fried tortilla chips served with fire-roasted tomato & Juan Loco salsa
$7.00
Plantain Chips
With house-made peanut dipping sauce & Juan Loco salsa
$7.00
El 42 Guacamole
Cilantro, lime, onion, serrano pepper, & garlic. Served with chips
$13.00
Chorizo Taquitos
spicy chorizo, Oaxaca & monterrey jack, peppers, mushrooms, onions in a crisp flour tortilla. Salsa verde, baja white sauce & pickled red onion
$17.00
Crispy Avocado Rolls
Avocado, black beans, roasted corn, jalapeño, and Oaxaca cheese in a crisp flour tortilla, served with fire roasted tomato salsa, Baja white, and pico de gallo
$14.00
Asada Fries
Chipotle mezcal fries, Chimichurri steak, Monterey Jack cheese, chipotle mayo, avocado purée, Mexican crema
$16.00
Southwest Queso Dip
Bechamel, queso Oaxaca, white cheddar, mesquite spices, diced roasted veggies. Served with tortilla chips
Add Chorizo $3.00
$14.00
Elotes
Roasted corn on the cob, Tajin mayo, Cotija cheese, cilantro and lime
$8.00
El 42 Nachos
House tortilla chips, jack & Oaxaca cheese, fire roasted tomato sauce, guacamole, sour cream, pickled jalapeño, black olives
dependiendo de su elección de proteína! $17.00 - $20.00
Sopa y Ensalada
El 42 Salad
Arugula, cilantro, grape tomato, red onion, roasted corn, avocado, cotija cheese in an achiote agave mustard vinaigrette
Add protein $5.00 - $8.00
$14.00
Gringo Taco Salad
shredded romaine in your choice of crispy or soft tortilla. Black bean salsa, baja slaw, Oaxaca and monterrey jack, sour cream, & guacamole. Served with fire roasted salsa and cilantro lime viniagrette
Add protein $5.00 - $8.00
$14.00
Tacos
3 street style tacos on corn tortillas, with queso Oaxaca, and micro cilantro Add rice and beans 4 Add side El 42 Salad 5
Birria
Braised beef in guajillo pepper, Oaxaca cheese crust, white onion & consomee for dipping
$16.00
Chimichurri Steak
chimichurri marinated diced top sirloin, guacatillo, diablito salsa
$15.00
Chicken Mole
slow-braised, shredded chicken, traditional mole sauce, baja crema, sesame seeds, cilantro, crispy cheese crust
$13.00
Cochinita Pibil
Yucatán style shredded pork, marinated in achiote and citrus juices, topped with verde salsa and pickled red onions
$14.00
Al Pastor Pork
Sweet adobo marinated pork, topped with tropical salsa
$14.00
Halibut
tortilla crusted halibut fillets, Jalapeño tartar, napa cabbage, pickled red onions
$15.00
Tiger Prawn
Chipotle seared tiger prawns, pickled jicama and carrot, baja slaw, tangy habanero coulis
$16.00
Wild Mushrooms
Chile margarita seasoned wild mushrooms, guacatillo, alfalfa sprouts, queso fresco
$13.00
Platos
Cochinita Pibil Entree
Traditional Mexican shredded pork in achiote and citrus juices. Served with pickled onions, roasted tomatillo salsa, tropical salsa, red rice, Sinaloa beans, and corn tortillas
$21.00
Carne Asada *
Grilled seasoned skirt steak served with guacamole, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeño, red rice & Sinaloa beans
$31.00
Camarones a la Diabla
Sautéed jumbo tiger prawns in tomato chipotle sauce, served with fresh avocado, red rice & Sinaloa beans
$26.00
**consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or seafood may increase you rise of food-bone illness. All egg products have been cooked or pasteurized. Not all ingredients listed**
Tortas & Hamburguesas
El 42 Torta
Choice of chopped steak, Birria, or al pastor. Beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole & oaxaca cheese on a toasted Bolillo bun. Served with chipotle mezcal seasoned fries & house aioli
$19.00
El Jefe Burger *
1/2 lb patty, jalapeño bacon, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle aioli, guacamole, pico de gallo & pepitas on a toasted Bolillo bun. Served with chipotle mezcal seasoned fries & house aioli
$20.00
Burritos
Mar y Tierra Burrito
chimichurri steak, chipotle seared tiger prawns, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, spicy slaw
$23.00
El 42 Burrito
Choice of chicken, al pastor or pork carnitas, rice, beans, Oaxaca cheese, red and green enchilada sauce. Guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream. Add $2 for Birria or chopped steak
$17.00 - $19.00
Short Ribs Burrito
Slow braised beef short ribs, rice, beans, short rib sauce, Oaxaca cheese, Guacamole, sour cream , and pico de gallo
$22.00
Enchiladas
El 42 Enchiladas
Yellow corn tortillas and your choice of chicken, cochinita pibil, al pastor or cheese, topped with salsa Rojo & verde, jack & Oaxaca cheese
$18.00
Lobster & Shrimp
Yellow corn tortillas, Jack & Oaxaca cheese, artichoke dip, topped with salsa verde
$21.00
Veggie Enchiladas
Yellow corn tortillas, Chile margarita seasoned wild mushrooms, salsa verde and oaxaca cheese
$15.00
Sides
Red Rice
$5.00
Sinaloa Beans
Refried pinto beans with chorizo & Oaxaca cheese
$5.00
Guacamole
$5.00
Tortillas
$3.00
Sour Cream
$2.00
Dessert
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
$8.00
Rockslide Brownie
Served with Horchata Ice Cream
$8.00
Seasonal Sorbet
$7.00
Salsas and Sauces
$0.50
Baja White
Mild yogurt, mayonnaise, cumin, Mexican oregano, lime juice, a pinch of cayenne
Peanut Sauce
Mild peanuts, coconut milk, sesame, rice vinegar, chili paste, ginger, lime, garlic, brown sugar, soy & cilantro
Guacatillo
avocado, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño
Pico De Gallo
Medium fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic & jalapeño
Fire Roasted
Medium roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, red pepper, roasted & fresh garlic, lime, cilantro
Enchilada Roja
Medium fire-roasted tomato, roasted onion, roasted ancho chili, chicken stock, garlic, cumin, coriander. Served hot
Enchilada Verde
Medium tomatillo, jalapeño, green bell peppers, cilantro, green onion, Mexican oregano, garlic, cumin, coriander. Served hot
Juan Loco
Hot tomatillo, pickled jalapeño, white vinegar, onions, cilantro, roasted garlic, lime
Tropical Salsa
Hot habanero, jicama, red onion, red bell peppers, lime, cilantro, mango chutney, fresh mango, and pineapple
Salsa Cancun
Hot habañero and orange zest pickled red onions
Diablito
Very hot arbol chilis, fresh tomatillo, Roma tomatoes, garlic, cilantro & JaK’s salt
Arbol Sauce
Extreme roasted tree chilis and garlic
Featured Cocteles
Cantina Caipirinha
Our take on the classic. Germana Cachaça (sugar cane spirit), Giffard Banane du Bresil, organic cane sugar syrup and our “lime-less juice” citric solution over crushed ice
$15.00
Blackberry Sour
George Dickel 8yr Bourbon, Vedrenne blackberry liqueur, Elemakule Tiki bitters, organic brown sugar syrup, and fresh lemon juice over a big cube
$15.00
Sandia Spritz
A refreshing combination of Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber mint, watermelon puree, wine based triple sec, fresh lemon juice, soda, and fresh mint
$14.00
Sangria de Verano
A summer sangria, featuring Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, Mr. Boston's wine-based peach liqueur, brandy, lime, orange and pineapple juices
$12.00
Margaritas
El 42 Signature Skinny Margarita
El Tequileno Platino, additive free Tequila blanco, dressed up simply with touch of agave and a splash of fresh lime juice
$14.00
Top Shelf Margarita
Mi Campo Reposado, Narano orange Licor de Yucatan, house sour. Delicious and lightly sweet
$15.00
Jali Berry Margarita
Our skinny margarita, with jalapeño tequila and blackberry liqueur, tall with soda to top
$15.00
House Margarita
Casa Campo Azul Reposado Tequila, Mr Boston’s wine based triple sec, house made sour mix. Classic
$11.00
Skinny Margarita
Astral Tequila blanco, agave nectar and fresh lime juice
$12.00
Cadillac Margarita
Our house margarita with a float of Grand Marnier
$13.00
El Chupacabra Margarita
Pineapple-habanero infused blanco Tequila, triple sec, house sour, spicy pineapple garnish
$12.00
Guavacabra
Our El Chupacabra margarita with a splash of guava puree, sweet and spicy!
$13.00
Coconut Margarita
1800 Coconut Tequila blanco, lime juice, pineapple juice, agave
$13.00
Cocteles
Almond Loca
Our twist on the classic Italian Cadillac; 21 Seeds Valencia orange infused tequila, a kiss of Di Amore amaretto, lemon and orange juices
$14.00
Añejo Old Fashioned
An El 42 specialty. Mexican cinnamon stick agave, Cointreau, and Xocolate mole bitters highlight Astral Añejo, over a large cube
$15.00
Berry Bonita
Fresh raspberry infused vodka soda with a splash of agave lemonade
$12.00
Tea-Wana
Guanabana liqueur and Earl Grey infused syrup highlight Fremont mischief vodka, with fresh lemon juice. An Arnold Palmer with a tropical kick!
$14.00
Luce Del Sol
Deep Eddy Grapefruit, Aperol, agave, fresh lemon, orange juice
$12.00
Bird of Paradise
Captain Morgan white rum, Campari, pineapple and lime juices, soda
$13.00
La Naranja
Ketel One Oranj, elderflower liqueur, lime juice
$13.00
Passion Fruit Paloma
Blanco Tequila, grapefruit, passion fruit, soda and Squirt
$12.00
TJ Mule
Blanco Tequila, elderflower liqueur, kiwi puree, fresh lime, ginger beer
$12.00
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, La Marca prosecco, fresh lemon, orange
$10.00
Vino
Malbec Blend, JaK’s Red, WA
glass $14.00
bottle $43.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode, CA
glass $14.00
bottle $48.00
Tempranillo, Montecillo, Spain
glass $13.00
bottle $45.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Murphy Goode, CA
glass $12.00
bottle $43.00
Pinot Grigio, Seaglass, Central Coast
Glass $11.00 per glass
bottle $38.00 per bottle
Chardonnay, Mark Ryan Lu&Oly, Columbia Valley
glass $12.00
bottle $43.00
Prosecco, Benvolio, 187ml
$11.00
Rose, Finca Nueva, Spain
glass $13.00
bottle $48.00
Cerveza
Draft - Modelo
$7.00
Draft - Dos Equis Amberf
$7.00
Draft - Green River IPA
$7.00
Tequila
1800
Coconut $9.00
Cristallino $13.00
Aha Yeto
Blanco $11.00
Reposado $12.00
Añejo $13.00
Astral
Blanco $10.00
Casa Noble
Blanco $11.00
Reposado $12.00
Añejo $14.00
Casamigos
Blanco $12.00
Reposado $14.00
Añejo $18.00
Cristallino $18.00
Cazadores
Anejo Cristallino $12.00
Chamucos
Blanco $12.00
Reposado $13.00
Añejo $14.00
Clase Azul
Reposado $24.00
Gold $55.00
Corzo
Blanco $10.00
Reposado $11.50
Añejo $13.50
DeLeon
Blanco $9.00
Reposado $10.00
Don Camilo
Extra Añejo 8yr $28.00
Don Fulano
Blanco $12.00
Reposado $13.00
Añejo $14.00
Don Julio
Blanco $11.00
Reposado $12.00
Añejo $14.00
70th $14.50
1942 $29.00
Rosado $20.00
El Espolon
Blanco $9.00
Reposado $10.00
Añejo $11.00
El Jimador
Anejo $10.00
El Mayor
Blanco $9.00
Reposado $10.00
Añejo $11.00
El Tesoro
Blanco $12.00
Reposado $13.00
Añejo $16.00
Paradiso $24.00
Fortaleza
Blanco $14.00
Reposado $16.00
Añejo $18.00
Gran Centenario
Blanco $9.50
Reposado $12.50
Añejo $13.50
Herradura
Blanco $12.00
Reposado $13.00
Añejo $15.00
Ultra $17.00
Hornitos
Añejo $12.00
Añejo Cristallino $12.00
Hussong’s
Reposado $11.00
Platinum $14.00
Jaja
Reposado $8.00
La Adelita
Blanco $10.00
Reposado $11.00
Maestro Dobel
Diamante $10.00
Reposado $12.00
Añejo $14.00
Mi Campo
Reposado $10.00
Milagro
Silver $9.50
Reposado $10.50
Añejo $11.50
Select Blanco $12.00
Select Reposado $16.00
Select Añejo $18.00
Partida
Blanco $9.50
Reposado $11.50
Añejo $13.50
Cristallino $18.00
Riazul
Blanco $10.00
Reposado $11.00
Añejo $14.00
Rooster Rojo
Añejo $12.00
Siete Leguas
Blanco $13.00
Reposado $15.00
Añejo $17.00
Tres Generaciones
Plata $13.50
Reposado $13.50
Anejo $15.00
Sparkle Donkey
Silver $10.00
Reposado $11.00
Añejo $12.00
Cinnamon $12.00
Mezcales
Rayu
House $10.00
Ensamble $16.00
Casamigos
Espadín $14.00
Yuu Baal
Pechuga $15.00
Coyote
Sotol $14.00
La Higuera
Sotol $14.00
Derrumbes
Jove Agave Azul $13.00
La Venenosa
Raicilla del Tigre $20.00
Puntagave
Tequila Blanco $13.00
Espadín $13.00
Burrito Fiestero
Cienzo $11.00
Verde $14.00
Senor Sotol
Ensamble $12.00
QQRQ Mezcal
$13.00
Friday
12PM-4PM
Saturday - Sunday
11AM-4PM
Huevos
Carne Asade and Eggs
Grilled seasoned skirt steak, 2 eggs your way, pico de gallo, diablito salsa, breakfast potatoes, Sinaloa beans, corn tortillas
$27.00
Huevos Rancheros
2 over easy eggs over fried tortillas with beans, topped with salsa roja y verde, cotija cheese, breakfast potatoes & beans
$16.00
Chilaquiles
tortilla chips sauteed with salsa roja or verde, topped with 2 eggs your way, chipotle mayo, cotija cheese & onions. Served with breakfast potatoes and beans.
Add Chimichurri Steak $6.00
$16.00
Breakfast Tacos
3 street tacos with scrambled eggs, chorizo, chipotle mayo and cilantro. Served with breakfast potatoes & beans
$16.00
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs* | queso mix | flour tortilla | breakfast potatoes | Baja slaw - Classic Chorizo: chorizo | Sinaloa beans | pico de gallo -or- Bacon Avocado: jalapeño bacon | black bean salsa | sliced avocado
Add a Protein $5.00 - $7.00
$17.00
Loco Mole
braised short ribs, 2 fried eggs*, over red rice, with our traditional mole sauce, topped with green onions, cilantro and cotija. Served with corn tortillas
$18.00
Omelettes
Made with fresh cracked eggs. Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of Sinaloa beans or black bean salsa
Cochinita Pibil Omelette
Yucatan style pulled pork, jack cheese, salsa verde, Baja white, pickled onion
$15.00
Chimichurri Steak Omelette
Chimichurri steak, fajita veggies, jack cheese, fire roasted salsa, guacatillo
$15.00
Wild Mushrooms Omelette
chile margarita sauteed wild mushrooms, queso fresco. Topped with salsa verde & alfalfa sprouts
$15.00
Omelette A La California
Sliced avocado, green onions and jack cheese, with enchilada verde salsa and pico de gallo
$15.00
Totopos
Chips & Salsa
house fried corn tortilla chips, fire roasted tomato salsa, Juan loco salsa verde
$7.00
Plantain Chips
house fried plantain strips, peanut sauce, Juan loco salsa verde
$7.00
Nachos
house fried chips, Oaxaca cheese, fire roasted tomato salsa, pickled jalapeños, black olives, guacamole and sour cream
Add a protein $5.00 - $7.00
$14.00
Tortas y Hamburguesas
served with chipotle mezcal seasoned fries, and house aioli
Breakfast Torta
scrambled eggs, chorizo, melted queso Oaxaca, Sinaloa beans, sliced avocado, toasted bolillo bun
$17.00
El 42 Torta
Choice of Birria, NY steak, or pork Al pastor. Sinaloa beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, Oaxaca cheese, on a toasted bolillo bun
$19.00
El Jefe Burger
1/2 lb patty, Jalapeño bacon, guacamole, pico de gallo, pumpkin seeds, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle aioli, toasted bolillo bun
$20.00
Dos Tacos
served with rice and beans, (or El 42 salad)
Dos Tacos
birria | chimichurri steak | cochinita pibil | al pastor | chicken tinga | halibut | crispy prawn | seared prawn
$14.00
Bebidas
full cocktail list also available
Mimosa
sparkling wine and fresh pressed orange juice. (fresh pressed grapefruit available)
$11.00
Mas Hermosa
mimosa with Vedrenne blackberry liqueur, 21 Seeds Valencia orange Tequila, pressed tangerine juice
$13.00
Blueberry Limonada
Re’al blueberry puree, housemade lemonade, and local vodka. delicious
$12.00
n/a $7.50
POG Margarita
Blanco Tequila, passion fruit puree, guava puree, orange juice, and lemon juice, with black salt
$12.00
n/a $7.50
Negroni & Soda
our yummy grapefruit Negroni, in a tall, refreshing, bubbly package
$11.00
Berrizona Iced Tea
our Berry Bonita, fresh raspberry infused vodka, pineapple core syrup, fresh lemon juice, iced tea
$12.00
Baja Michelada
Clamato, maggi sauce, Worcestershire, lime, choice of light or amber Mexican lager
$10.00
Sides
1 Egg
$2.00
2 eggs
$4.00
Jalapeño Bacon
$3.00
Eggs and Jalapeño Bacon
$5.00
Guacamole
$3.00
Sinaloa beans
$5.00
Black Bean Salsa
$5.00
Sliced Avocado
$3.00
Baja Slaw
$3.00
Breakfast potatoes
$5.00
Chipotle Fries
$5.00
Monday - Thursday 4pm - 5:30pm
Sunday 3pm - 5:30pm
Share-ables
Chips, Salsa, Y Guacamole
$7.00
Nachos
Add any of your favorite meats or veggies
$10.00
Quesadilla Grande
2 large flour tortillas, Oaxaca and Monterrey queso mix. 1 choice of protein or veggies included
$13.00
Southwest Queso Dip
$10.00
Mini Tostadas
3 fried corn tortillas, 1 each chicken tinga, chimichurri steak, cochinita pibil
$10.00
Party Plato
tortilla chips and plantain chips, large guacamole, queso dip, bean dip, salsa roja, verde, and peanut sauce For 2-4 (or more)
$21.00
Dos Tacos
choice of rice and beans, or small house salad $10
Birria
Chimichurri Steak
Cochinita Pibil
Al Pastor Pork
Halibut
Crispy or Seared Prawn
Wild Mushrooms
Chicken Tinga
Bebidas
$2 off all margaritas
House Margarita
$9.00
House Paloma
$9.00
Sangria
$9.00
Wells
$8.00
Cervezas Y Vino
Draft
Modelo Especial | Dos Equis Ambar | Green River IPA
$6.00
Can
Dru Bru Hefe | Seattle Cider | Bodhizafa | Athletica Cerveza
$6.00
Bottle
Corona | Corona Familiar | Coors Light
$5.00
House Red | House White
$9.00
Work With Us
If you enjoy and have experience in our industry, then you know that hospitality is all about connecting with people; graciously anticipating needs and exceeding expectations, and the way that makes people feel.
If you are kind, resourceful, hard working, enjoy the hustle, and have the skills, we should talk.
Please drop us a line!
Contact Us
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also reach us by phone at (425) 369 4772.
(sorry, but we do not accept reservations at this time)
We look forward to hearing from you!