Penca Menu
Introducing Penca, a vibrant Mexican bar located in Tucson, AZ. This trendy establishment offers a diverse menu designed to please all palates, with pescatarian, vegan, and numerous vegetarian options available. Penca is not just about the food; it cultivates an inviting atmosphere that's perfect for groups and families alike, featuring outdoor seating, a pool table, and even space for dancing.
- Reservations and Takeout: Penca welcomes diners with reservation options and a robust takeout service.
- Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible and offers dog-friendly outdoor seating.
- Payment Flexibility: Customers can pay with credit, Android Pay, Apple Pay, and even cryptocurrency.
- Good Vibes: Join in on lively evenings, especially on Thursdays through Saturdays, with happy hour specials enhancing the celebratory ambiance.
Penca is an embodiment of community spirit, being both Latinx and women-owned. With its commitment to sustainability, even using compostable containers, dining here feels good in more ways than one.
Dinner Menu Ligeras
Pozole Blanco
hominy, turkey, radish, cilantro, green onion, lime, chipotle salsa, flour tortilla
Guacamole Con Salsas Caseras
Made to order guacamole, pomegranate seeds, cotija cheese, rotating salsas
Esquites
Sweet corn, lime, serranos, cotija cheese, hibiscus pickled red onions aioli
Queso Fundido
warm oaxacan cheese, house made chorizo rojo, roasted poblano rajas, sauteed onions, flour tortillas
Ceviche
lime marinated market fish, red onion, cucumbers, Serrano, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, hola Santa
Tuetano
roasted bone marrow, epazote chimichurri, flour tortilla
Shrimp Aguachile
Shrimp, serrano, jalapeno, lime, cucumber, and hibiscus pickled onion
Ensalada Verde VE, GF
Local organic greens, citrus supremes, roasted corn, avocado, nuts and seeds, lemonorange citronette
Papas Fritas
Fingerling potatoes, cilantro, garlic, avocadojalapeno crema, grilled lime
Calabacitas
Nopales
Black Beans
Poblano Rice
Dinner Menu Sides
Dinner Menu Entrada
Chile Relleno
roasted chile poblano, mushrooms, spinach, onions, walnuts, queso
COSTILLAS EN SALSA VERDE
tocino y papa y oaxaca gratin
CASTIRON SEARED FILETE DE RES
mezcal demiglace, pepita chimichurri, papas
BRULEED PORK BELLY
seared pickles, fondue
Chile En Nogada
Pork or Vegetarian Roasted poblano stuffed with pulled pork or sweet potato and hoja santa and our own picadillo including plantains, apple as, apricots, cranberries and raisins. Dressed with a walnut sherry cream sauce and pomegranate arils.
Carnitas
crispy, pork, white onion, cilantro, salsa verde
Pescado
seared cod, cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado chiptole crema
Lengua
wine braised beef tongue, chipotle salsa, pickled red onion, espasote
Cabeza
wine braised beef cheek, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, radish
Guajolote
brined turkey, chipotle crema, cabbage, green onions
Carne Asada
grilled steak, rajas, avocado, queso fresco
Rajas
roasted poblano, onion, avocado and chipotle cremas, corn, pickled onion, epasote
Papas
potatoes, crema, queso fresco
Nopales
grilled prickly pear cactus, onion, cilantro, queso fresco
Dinner Menu Tacos
Dinner Menu Bebidas
Limeade
house made
Jamaica
house made
Horchata
house made
