U STREET: There's a New Menu at TICO's - Check it Out


Chef Rodrigo Perez is kicking off the fall with a selection of new menu items at Michael Schlow’s Latin inspired restaurant, Tico on 14th Street.

The latest additions mark one of the largest menu changes at TICO, featuring a new line up of ceviches, tacos, a la plancha items and small, as well as larger plates. Highlights include: salmon ceviche made with rocoto leche de Tigre, pickled fingerlings, cucumber and mint ($13); shrimp croquettes with chipotle aioli ($12) and larger dishes such as a mezcal smoked turkey leg with passion fruit-mezcal glaze, epazote spƤtzle ($18). New tacos include a pork al pastor, guajillo braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, avocado salsa ($13) and suadero, a milk braised brisket taco served with salsa verde ($13). The full menu can be found below or here.

Tico New Menu Items

Ceviches
  • SALMON, rocoto leche de Tigre, pickled fingerlings, cucumber and mint.
  • SNAPPER, mango-habanero leche de tigre, sweet potato, hominy, pickled Swiss Chard.
  • BASS, chamomile aguachile, cucumber, annatto, cherry tomato, toasted hazelnut.
  • HAMACHI, corn tostaditas, green tomatillo curry, pickled cucumber and sea urchin roe.
Small Plates
  • CRAB CAKE, smoked avocado mousse, pickled scallion.
  • SHRIMP CROQUETTE, chipotle aioli.
  • CHICKEN EMPANADAS, aji gallina, plantain chips and huancaina
  • SQUID INK FIDEO, angel hair pasta, poblano sofrito, mussels, clams and shrimp.
Large Plates
  • PORK CUTLET, espresso cured chorizo, local beets, lime gel.
  • MEZCAL SMOKED TURKEY LEG, passion fruit-mezcal glaze, epazote spƤtzle.
A LA Plancha
  • MUSHROOM AL AJILLO, roasted field mushrooms, broccoli-poblano spread, black garlic broth.
  • NOPAL CON QUESO, seared cactus paddle, braised shallots, Oaxaca cheese.
  • BONITO/HAMACHI a la Plancha, cumin crust, pickled onion, Maggi-lime marinade, faux caviar.
Tacos
  • PORK AL PASTOR, guajillo braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, avocado salsa. 
  • SUADERO, milk braised brisket, salsa verde

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