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About Red Mesa Grill

The Fun & Flavors of the Caribbean, Mexico, Central & South America

Mexican, Caribbean, South American, Central American; all of the flavors of Latin America are celebrated at Red Mesa Grill. We offer traditional dishes and exotic specialties prepared with the freshest ingredients using our unique and flavorful recipes.  A tour of the labels in our hot sauce collection is sure to leave you grinning, maybe even blushing.  Add an international mix of salsa, samba, nuevo latino, blues and funk and you have an upbeat, casual backdrop for your meal.  The Traverse City location boasts an indoor fireplace.

The Bar

We feature the largest and finest selection of tequila in the North. Our Margaritas are Michigan’s best; made from scratch with our own freshly squeezed sour mix.  We offer many fun variations on this popular libation. We also put our creativity to work on an assortment of mojitos and other specialty beverages. Local micro brews are featured on tap; wines are available by the glass or bottle.

Outdoor Dining

Seasonal outdoor dining! Traverse City location also offers an outdoor fireplace for a warm ambiance on cooler evenings.

Patio is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day but can be limited due to weather, staffing or bookings. Call for daily seating availability.

Our patio is dog friendly! Pets must be on a leash and be accompanied by its owner at all times.

LOCATION

1544 US 31 North, 1/2 mile east of the State Park

Traverse City, MI

231-938-2773

MAP

The Menu

LUNCH

All items available for carry-out.

GF=Gluten Free upon request

V=Vegetarian upon request

VG=Vegan upon request

Appetizers

Flaming Chile con Queso10

with shrimp15
with chicken13
with steak17
with grilled mushrooms13.5
GF, V

Red Mesa Nachos9

with pork, chicken shredded beef, or spiced ground beef 12
V
Peruvian Armadillo Eggs7
Caribbean Chicken Quesadilla12
V
Queso Fundido8
V
Cuban Black Bean Cakes6.5
V
Empanadas7
V
Pork Flautas6.5

Jack Stuffed Shrimp10
GF

Guacamole9
V, VG
Chipotle Hot Wings10

Soups & Salads

Tortilla Soupcup 4 bowl 5.5
GF

Oaxacan White Corn Soup Soupcup 4 bowl 5.5
GF

Latino Chopped Salad14
GF, V, VG

Argentina Steak Salad17
GF

Mango Cashew Chicken Salad15
GF

Tijuana Cesar Salad10.5
GF

with shrimp15.5
with chicken13.5
with steak17.5

Kids Menu

Pizza-dilla7.5

Macaroni and Cheese7

Fish Fingers9

Chicken Strips8

Kid’s Taco6.5

Cheese Quesadilla6

Kid’s Soda, Juice, or White Milk 1.5

Mexican Street Food

Mexican Street Corn a.k.a. “elote”4.5
GF, V

Masa Pockets a.k.a. “tlacoyos5
V

Desserts

Churros6.5
V

Habanero Hot Fudge Fried Ice Cream7.50
V

Homemade Key Lime Pie6
V

Specialties

Chicken & Black Bean Burrito12
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell

Shredded Beef and Refried Bean Burrito13
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell

Roasted Pork and Refried Bean Burrito12
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell

Red Rice & Black Bean Burrito11
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell
V, VG

Enchiladas, (2)11
GF, V, VG

Enchilada Platter 15
GF

Pollo en Paraiso15
GF

Brazilian Steak21
GF

Heritage Corn Tamale15
GF

Caribbean Shrimp Tacos15

Tequila & Lime Marinated Fajitas

steak22
chicken19
steak/chicken combo21.5
shrimp22
grilled mushrooms19.5
add guacamole1
GF, V, VG

RMG Twisters

Chile Crusted Chicken Twister10.5

Tijuana Cesar Twister 10.5

Bean Cake Twister9.5
V

Caribbean Shrimp Twister14

Chicken Fajita Twister12

Tacos

Sides

your choice- $3

Refried Smoked Pintos

Rice & Beans

Stewed Black Beans

Garlic Green Chile Smashed Potatoes

Yucatan Gringo Rice

Panama Red Rice

Fresh Vegetables

DINNER

All items available for carry-out.

GF=Gluten Free upon request

V=Vegetarian upon request

VG=Vegan upon request

Appetizers

Flaming Chile con Queso10

with shrimp15
with chicken13
with steak17
with grilled mushrooms13.5
GF, V

Red Mesa Nachos9
with pork, roasted chicken, shredded beef, spiced ground beef 12
V

Peruvian Armadillo Eggs7

Caribbean Chicken Quesadilla12

with chicken12
GF, V

Queso Fundido8
V

Cuban Black Bean Cakes6.5
V

Empanadasr7

Pork Flautas6.5

Jack Stuffed Shrimp10
GF

Guacamole9
V, VG

Chipotle Hot Wings10

Soups & Salads

Tortilla Soupcup 4 bowl 5.5
GF

Oaxacan White Corn Soupcup 4 bowl 5.5
GF

Latino Chopped Salad14
GF, V, VG

Argentina Steak Salad17
GF

Mango Cashew Chicken Salad15
GF

Tijuana Cesar Salad10.5

with shrimp15
with chicken13
with steak17
GF

Burritos

Chicken & Black Bean14
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell

Shredded Beef & Refried Bean15
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell

Roasted Pork & Refried Bean14
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell

Ground Beef & Black Bean14
GF

Rice & Black Bean13
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell
V, VG

Fredrico Platter18
GF- Be sure to ask for a gluten free shell

Chicken Chimichanga16

Enchiladas

Shredded Pork14
GF

Shredded Beef15
GF

Roasted Chicken14
GF

Ground Beef15
GF

Smoked Gouda & Chihuahua Cheese14.5
GF, V

Grilled Mushroom15
GF, V, VG

Enchilada Platter15
GF, V, VG

Kids Menu

Pizza-Dilla7.5

Macaroni and Cheese7

Fish Fingers9

Chicken Strips8

Kid’s Taco6.5

Cheese Quesadilla6

Kid’s Soda, Juice, or White Milk1.5

Specialties

Cuban Black Bean Cakes12.5
V

Pollo en Paraiso15
GF

Caribbean Shrimp Tacos15

Chicken & Chorizo Stuffed Poblano15
GF

Corona Battered Walleye19

Heritage Corn Tamale15
GF

Brazilian Steak21
GF

Jack Stuffed Shrimp19
GF

Key Lime Walleye19

Fajitas

Tequila & Lime Marinated Fajitas

steak22
chicken19
steak/chicken combo21.5
shrimp22
grilled mushrooms19.5
add homemade guacamole1
GF, V, VG

Tacos

Sides

your choice- $3

Refried Smoked Pintos

Rice & Beans

Stewed Black Beans

Garlic Green Chile Smashed Potatoes

Yucatan Gringo Rice

Panama Red Rice

Fresh Vegetables

Desserts

Habanero Fried Ice Cream7.5
V

Homemade Key Lime Pie6
V

Churros6.5
V

CATERING TO-GO

LATIN FUSION MENU

LIBATIONS

Bottled beer & wine available for carryout at 50% off

Margaritas

Red Mesa’s Margaritas are the finest in Michigan! The secret is our homemade sour mix with fresh squeezed lemons & limes. All of our margaritas are hand shaken with sour mix and served on the rocks.

Casa Margarita6.5

House blended tequila & Triple Sec

Peach Margarita7

House blended tequila & Triple Sec, shaken with peach puree

Mango Margarita7

House blended tequila & Triple Sec, shaken with pure mango puree

Strawberry Margarita7

House blended tequila & Triple Sec, shaken with strawberry puree

Sour Cherry Margarita7.5

House blended tequila & Cherry Kirsch, shaken with tart cherry puree.

Red Mesa Margarita8.5

Sauza Conmemorativo & Grand Chevalier Liqueur (Also available in Sugar Free)

Pomegranate Margarita9

Milagro Silver tequila & Triple Sec shaken with pure pomegranate juice

Coconut Margarita9

1800 Coconut Silver & Grand Chevalier shaken with pineapple juice and Coco Lopez

Paris Hilton (Skinny)9

Sauza Conmemorativo tequila shaken with lime juice, a splash of orange juice & agave syrup

Picante Margarita9

Spicy! House blended tequila & Triple Sec shaken with fresh jalapeno

Raspberry Red Mesa Margarita9.5

Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila & Chambord

Cherry Bourbon Margarita9.5

TC Whiskey Company Cherry Bourbon, Grand Chevalier, salt rim and garnished with spiced cherries

Champagne Margarita11

House tequila, Triple Sec shaken and topped with Prosecco champagne. Mini champagne bottle served on the side

Wine

Chardonnayglass 7.50 Bottle 26

Chalone, Monterey, California

Sauvignon Blancglass 8.50 Bottle 30

Layda, Chile

Rieslingglass 8.50 Bottle 31

Left Foot Charley, Semi Dry,

Grand Traverse Commons

Pinot Grigioglass 8.75 Bottle 32

Bel Lago, Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay
Blend, Leelanau Peninsula

Torrontesglass 8.50 Bottle 34

Trivento, White Orchid, Argentina

Rose of Malbecglass 7 Bottle 28

Bodini, Argentina

Cabernet Sauvignonglass 8.50 Bottle 31

Haras De Pirque, Hussonet, Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle 40

Casa Silver, Los Lingues, Chile

Pinot Noirglass 8.50 Bottle 31

Cigar Box, Casablanca, Chile

 Merlot glass 9 Bottle 34

Columbia Crest, H3, Washington

 Malbecglass 7.25 Bottle 26

Sur De Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina

Draft Beer

Dos Equis Amber Lagerpint 5 22 oz 7

Corona Lightpint 5 22 oz 7

Bellaire Brownpint 5.50 22 oz 7.50

Short’s Brewing Co., Bellaire

Rotating Right Brain Tap (Ask your Server)

Right Brain Brewery, Traverse City

6 Feature Taps (Ask your Server)

A selection of Michigan craft brews

Premium Margaritas & Margatinis

Ask your server about our featured premium margaritas & fruit steeped margatinis!

El Principio Margarita19.42

(El Prin-see-pio) “The Beginning”
Don Julio 1942 Tequila is handcrafted in
tribute to the year that Don Julio González
began his tequila-making journey.
Don Julio 1942 tequila, Patron Citronge and
agave syrup shaken with lime juice.
Gran Marnier floater on top.

Missy Margarita10.5

1800 Anejo Tequila & Grand Chevalier Liqueur

The Primo Margarita10.5

Don Eduardo Silver 100% Blue Agave Tequila & Cointreau

Grand Margarita(Golden)10.5

Sauza Tres Generations Reposado Tequila & float of Grand Marnier

Bobo Wabo11.5

Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila & Cointreau served up

Hussong’s Margarita (Staff Favorite)11.5

Hussong’s Reposado & Cointreau

The Clooney11.5

Casamigos Silver Tequila & Combier

Don Julio Reposado Margarita12

Don Julio Reposado Tequila & Grand Marnier

Specialty Drinks

Bloody Maria6.5

Homemade Pepper Vodka & Bloody Mary Mix, garnished with cheese, jalapeno, celery & fresh lime. Served with a chili crusted rim

Cuban Mojito7.5

Bacardi Silver Rum muddled with fresh mint and sugar cane syrup. Finished with club soda

raspberry                 8.5
blueberry                 9

Latin Sangria6

Fruit steeped house red wine topped with fresh mango, (try as a margarita! $9)

Michigan Mule 8.5

TC Whiskey Company Cherry Bourbon muddled with mint and topped with ginger beer

Donkey Spurt 9.5

Sparkle Donkey Reposado Tequila & Spurt grapefruit soda from Northwoods. Salt rim

Nicaraguan Rebel Juice9.5

House blended tequila, Triple Sec, gin, vodka, rum, fresh sour & splash of Northwood’s Sparkle Up

Bottled Beer

USA BREWS

Bud & Bud Light3.75

Coors Light3.75

Michelob Ultra3.75

Miller Lite3.75

Short’s, Space Rock (Gluten Removed)4.75

Omission IPA(Gluten Removed)5.75

Red Bridge (Gluten Free)4.75

Right Brain, CEO Stout (16 oz Can)6.50

Seasonal Bottle (Ask your server)

Michigan Hard Cider (Ask Your Server)

MEXICAN BREWS

Corona & Corona Light4.75

Dos Equis Lager4.75

Negra Modelo Dark & Especial4.75

Pacifico4.75

Tecate4.75

IMPORTS

Labatt & Labatt Light3.75

Red Stripe (24 oz.)7

NON-ALCOHOLIC

O’Doul’s Amber N/A3.75

St. Pauli Girl N/A3.75

Mango or Strawberry Smoothie4

Wild Bill’s Ginger Beer4.75

Natalie’s Fresh Squeezed Strawberry Lemonade3.5

TEQUILA

OVER 150 FINE TEQUILLAS

THE LARGEST & FINEST SELECTION OF TEQUILA IN THE STATE!

Ask about our Tequila Bar Club and Flights!

100% Blue Agave Tequila

1800silver | Reposado | Anejo

1800 Coconutsilver

30-30silver | Reposado | Anejo

901silver | Anejo

Aha Yetosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Aliensilver | Reposado 

Anayasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Extra Anejo

Antigua Cruzsilver | Reposado

Asombrososilver

Extra Anejo

Avionsilver | Reposado | Anejo

Azuniasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Blue Nectarsilver | Reposado

Blue Nectar Special Reserve Reposado

Casamigossilver | Reposado | Anejo

Cabo Wabosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Calle 23silver | Reposado | Anejo

Camarenasilver | Reposado

Campo Azulsilver | Reposado | Anejo

Casa Noblesilver | Reposado | Anejo

Extra Anejo

Casino Azulsilver | Reposado | Anejo

Cazadoressilver | Reposado | Anejo

Centinelasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Cesar Monterreysilver | Reposado | Anejo

Cofradiasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Corazonsilver | Reposado | Anejo

Corralejosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Corzosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Cuervo De la FamiliaAnejo

Cuervo TradicionalReposado 

Cuervo Platinumsilver 

De Chihuahuasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Deleonsilver | Reposado 

Don Eduardosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Dulce Vidasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Don LocoReposado | Anejo

Don Juliosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Don Julio 1942Anejo

Don Julio 70Anejo

Don Julio RealExtra Anejo

Don Robertosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Dos Lunassilver | Reposado | Anejo

El Charrosilver | Reposado | Anejo

El Jimadorsilver | Reposado | Anejo

El Mayorsilver | Reposado | Anejo

El Mayor Limited EditionExtra Anejo

El Tesorosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Espolonsilver | Reposado | Anejo

Extra Anejo

Gran-Cava de Orosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Extra Anejo

Gran-Centenariosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Herradurasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Herradura De la Casasilver

Herradura SupremaExtra Anejo

Hussong’sReposado | Anejo

Ixasilver

Lunazulsilver | Reposado | Anejo

Lunazul Double BarrelReposado 

Lunazul PrimeroAnejo

Maestro Dobel DaimondSilver

Maestro DobelReposado | Anejo

Milagrosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Milagro Selectsilver 

Mananasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Olmeca Altossilver | Reposado | Anejo

Partidasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Patronsilver | Reposado | Anejo

Patron Rocasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Patron XOReposado

Patron Platinumsilver

Pepe Zsilver | Reposado 

Punta Serenasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Pura Vidasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Sauza CommemorativoReposado

Sauza Bluesilver | Reposado

Sauza Hornitossilver | Reposado | Anejo

Sauza Tres Generacionessilver | Reposado | Anejo

Scandalosilver | Reposado

Siete Leguassilver | Reposado | Anejo

Soltado PepperAnejo

Sparkle Donkeysilver | Reposado

Suertesilver | Reposado

Extra Anejo

Terra Firmesilver | Reposado | Anejo

Thunderstrucksilver | Reposado | Anejo

Tierra’ssilver

Tini’s Orange BlossomReposado

Vidasilver | Reposado | Anejo

Villa Lobossilver | Reposado | Anejo

Zafarranchosilver | Reposado | Anejo

Tequila Flights

A flight of tequila is three 1/2 oz. pours, totaling 1.5 oz., presented together so style and taste can be easily compared. A flight typically includes a silver, a reposado and an anejo tequila.

Create your own Flight  Choose three tequilas, total the price and divide by 3 and round up to the nearest quarter.

Silver   100% Blue Agave, not aged

 

Reposado   100% Blue Agave, aged 2 months to 1 year in wood barrels, “rested”

 

Anejo   100% Blue Agave, aged 1 year or more in wood barrels

 

Extra Anejo   100% Blue Agave, aged 3 years or more in wood barrels

Mezcal

NECTAR OF THE GODS: Made From Agave

Banhez

Creyente

Del Maguey

Chichicapa

Crema de Mezca

Pechuga

San Luis Rio

Santo Domingo

Tobala

Vida

Los AmantesReposado | Anejo

Monte Alban

Wahaka

Gusano

Tobala

Wild Shot Mexcalsilver | Reposado

Zignumsilver | Reposado | Anejo

SPECIALS

HAPPIER HOUR

Stop in from 3 – 6pm any day of the week for $1 off any libation and $3 select appetizers!

CASA TUESDAYS

Every Tuesday, all day you can grab a tasty Casa Margarita or draft beer for only $3! PLUS $2 off any premium margarita! Feelin’ hungry? We’ve got some awesome $3 food features, too! So stop in for a breather after work and meet your friends for the best deal in town! Available Labor day through Memorial Day.

News & Events

REGULAR EVENTS

Happier Hour

EVERY DAY 3-6PM!

Featuring fun and tasty appetizers at just $3 each! Flautas, Peruvian Armadillo Eggs, and Smoked Bean Dip, just to name a few! Also, enjoy $1 off any libation!

Help Everyone Eat

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

A year-round program. On the first Thursday of each month the Red Mesa Grill donates 5% of gross sales to northern Michigan food pantries –  Red Mesa Grill Traverse City to The Father Fred Foundation; Red Mesa Grill Boyne City to the Manna Food Project. Since inception, Magnum Hospitality’s Help Everyone Eat program has generated over $133,000 for northern Michigan food pantries. Thank You!

Casa Tuesday

ALL DAY EVERY TUESDAY

$3 Casa Margaritas and Draft Beer, plus $2 off premium margaritas. Also featuring $3 food specials with local ingredients and Michigan beers on draft.

Tequila Bar Club 180

Join our special club and taste first hand the nuances of flavor in over 180 selections (and counting!) of fine tequila. Michigan’s biggest collection.

HOURS

LUNCH

Monday – Saturday: 11am – 4pm

DINNER

Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 10pm

Friday & Saturday: 4pm – 11pm

Sunday: 11am – 10pm

Contact

Traverse City

Red Mesa Grill Traverse City
1544 U.S. 31 North
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
(231) 938-2773

redmesatc@redmesagrill.com

Managers

Troy Curet – GM
Jordan Ritter
Matt Weinzapfel
Ken Stoppa – KM

A Magnum Hospitality Restaurant

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