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) 470-6628
Friday and Saturday
12 - 4pm Brunch
4pm - 11pm Dinner
Sunday
12 - 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
Sinaloan Prawn Ceviche *
diced tiger prawns, cured in lime juice, diced jicama, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and clamato. Served with house made tortilla chips
$14.00
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
Duck Taquitos
slow cooked duck with peppers, mushrooms, onions, Oaxaca and monterrey jack in a crisp flour tortilla
$17.00
Asada Fries
Chipotle mezcal fries, Chimichurri steak, Monterey Jack cheese, chipotle mayo, avocado purée, Mexican crema
$16.00
Oaxaca Cheese Curds
panko beer-battered oaxaca cheese cubes, house mesquite aioli, and jalapeno ranch
$14.00
Street Esquites
soft corn kernels in corn broth, mixed with butter, Tajin mayo, Cotija cheese, micro-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
Cream of Corn Soup
housemade with NW yellow corn, topped with roasted poblano, queso fresco, and chili oil
Cup $8.00
Bowl $12.00
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, guacamole, diablito salsa
$15.00
Grilled Chicken
grilled chicken breast, in jalapeno lime pilsner seasoning, charred avocado mayo, pico de gallo
$13.00
Carnitas
traditional Mexican shredded pork, confit in citrus juices and spices. Topped with roasted tomatillo salsa, and diced onions
$14.00
Al Pastor Pork
Sweet adobo marinated pork, topped with tropical salsa
$14.00
Mahi Mahi
smokey marinated Mahi Mahi, creamy coleslaw, peach Habanero salsa
$15.00
Tiger Prawn
Seared OR panko crusted butterflied tiger prawns, creamy coleslaw, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo
$16.00
Wild Mushrooms
Chile margarita seasoned wild mushrooms, charred avocado mayo, alfalfa sprouts, queso fresco
$13.00
Platos
Carnitas Entree
Traditional Mexican shredded pork in confit. Served with pickled onions, roasted tomatillo salsa, red rice, Sinaloa beans, and corn tortillas
$21.00
Carne Asada *
10oz citrus marinated Teres Major 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
Chopped top sirloin, tiger prawns, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, side of 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, carnitas, 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
Charred Avocado Crema
Charred avocado, mayo, 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
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, Cointreau, house sour. Delicious and lightly sweet
$13.00
Jali Berry Margarita
Our skinny margarita, with jalapeño tequila and blackberry liqueur, tall with soda to top
$15.00
House Margarita
Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Mr Boston’s wine based triple sec, house sour. Classic
$9.00
Skinny Margarita
Astral Tequila blanco, agave nectar and fresh lime juice
$11.00
Cadillac Margarita
Our house margarita with a float of Grand Marnier
$12.00
El Chupacabra Margarita
Pineapple-habanero infused Astral blanco, triple sec, house sour, spicy pineapple garnish
$11.00
Guavacabra
Our El Chupacabra margarita with a splash of guava puree, sweet and spicy!
$12.00
Coconut Margarita
1800 Coconut Tequila blanco, lime juice, pineapple juice, agave
$11.00
Featured Cocteles
Grapefruit Negroni
Our lightened-up twist on the classic. Tanqueray Rangpur, Vedrenne pamplemousse, Amaricano bianco, white sweet vermouth, Aperol
$15.00
Señorita Snow
A wintery margarita with Astral blanco, cream of coconut, deep eddy cranberry, orange liqueur and lime
$14.00
Maple Walnut Manhattan
George Dickel Rye, Lecarre vermouth rouge, black walnut bitters, a kiss of maple
$15.00
The “Marg-tini”
Campo Azul 1940 organic additive-free Tequila blanco, Narano Seville orange licor de Yucatán, housemade clear “juiceless lime”, volcanic salt
$16.00
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 Classic. Mexican cinnamon stick agave, Cointreau, and Xocolate mole bitters highlight Cazadores Anejo, over a large cube
$15.00
Berry Bonita
Fresh raspberry infused vodka soda with a splash of agave lemonade
$10.00
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
$10.00
Bird of Paradise
Captain Morgan white rum, Campari, pineapple and lime juices, soda
$13.00
La Naranja
Ketel One Oranj, elderflower liqueur, lime juice
$10.00
Pirata John
A delicious collision of Kula Hawaiian dark rum, Giffard passion fruit liqueur, Aperol, lime, and our pineapple-core syrup over crushed ice
$15.00
Passion Fruit Paloma
Blanco Tequila, grapefruit, passion fruit, soda and Squirt
$10.00
TJ Mule
Blanco Tequila, elderflower liqueur, kiwi puree, fresh lime, ginger beer
$10.00
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, La Marca prosecco, fresh lemon, orange
$10.00
Rose Sangria
A refreshing blend of Murphy Goode rose, brandy, wine-based peach and orange liqueurs, pineapple, lime and orange juices over ice
$10.00
Vino
Malbec, Schooler Nolan, Horse Heaven Hills
glass $13.00
bottle $43.00
Pinot Noir, Acrobat, Willamette Valley
glass $15.00
bottle $52.00
Tempranillo, Montecillo, Spain
glass $11.00
bottle $38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Matua, New Zealand
glass $11.00
bottle $38.00
Verdejo, Hermanos Lurton, Spain
glass $11.00
bottle $38.00
Pinot Grigio, Seaglass, Central Coast
$10.00 per glass
$36.00 per bottle
Chardonnay, Mark Ryan Lu&Oly, Columbia Valley
glass $11.00
bottle $38.00
Prosecco, Mionetto, 187ml
$9.00
Cerveza
Draft - Modelo Especial
$7.00
Draft - Dos Equis Amber
$7.00
Draft - Lagunitas 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
Tres Generaciones
Plata $13.50
Reposado $13.50
Anejo $15.00
Siete Leguas
Blanco $13.00
Reposado $15.00
Añejo $17.00
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 - Sunday
12PM-4PM
Huevos
Gringo Breakfast
3 Eggs your way, Jalapeño bacon, fire roasted salsa, breakfast potatoes, Sinaloa beans, corn tortillas
$16.00
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.
$16.00
Breakfast Tacos
3 street tacos with scrambled eggs, chorizo, chipotle mayo and cilantro. Served with breakfast potatoes & beans
$16.00
Avocado Toast
toasted bolillo bun, avocado spread, arugula, 2 eggs your way, topped with queso fresco. Served with Breakfast potatoes & black bean salsa
$15.00
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs* with chorizo, topped wi
Add a Protein $5.00 - $7.00
$13.00
as bowl $12.00
Waffle with Banana and Cajeta
Belgian waffle topped with fresh bananas and wine infused goat milk caramel.
Add Eggs / Add Jalapeno Bacon $2.00 - $3.00
$12.00
Omelettes
Made with fresh cracked eggs. Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of Sinaloa beans or black bean salsa
Cochinita Pibil
traditional Mexican pulled pork slow roasted in banana leaves. Monterey cheese, topped with salsa verde, crema & pickled onion
$15.00
A La Mexicana
Jalapeño bacon, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, monterey jack cheese. Topped with fire roasted salsa and crema
$15.00
Wild Mushrooms
chile margarita sauteed wild mushrooms, queso fresco. Topped with salsa verde & alfalfa sprouts
$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 | carnitas | al pastor | grilled chicken | mahi mahi | crispy prawn | seared prawn
$14.00
Bebidas
full cocktail list also available
Mimosa
sparkling wine and fresh pressed orange juice. (fresh pressed grapefruit available)
$9.00
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
$11.00
Baja Michelada
Clamato, maggi sauce, Worcestershire, lime, choice of light or amber Mexican lager
$9.00
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
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Sunday - Thursday
BITES
Chips, Salsa, Y Guacamole
$7.00
Elotes
$6.00
Quesadilla
chicken, chorizo, cochinitas, or pastor +3 shrimp, birria or asada +4
$5.00
Asada Fries
$14.00
Poblano Queso con Chorizo
$10.00
A'la Carte Tacos
Birria
$5.00
NY Steak
$5.00
Cochinita Pibil
$4.00
Al Pastor
$4.00
Crispy or Seared Prawn
$5.00
Swordfish
$5.00
Chicken
$4.00
Wild Mushroom
$4.00
Cocteles
$2 off all other house cocktails
House Margarita
$7.00
House Paloma
$7.00
Sangria
$7.00
Wells
$6.00
Cervezas y Vino
Dos Equis Lager
$5.00
Lagunitas IPA
$5.00
Dru Brew Hefe
$5.00
Seattle Dry Cider
$5.00
Corona Extra, Light, Familar
$4.00
Victoria
$4.00
Dos Equis Ambar
$4.00
Coors Light
$4.00
Bud Light
$4.00
House Red
$7.00
House White
$7.00
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!