Cuates (kwa.tes) Kitchen Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to Cuates (kwa.tes) Kitchen, a charming Mexican oasis nestled in Dallas at 3811 Fairmount St. Revered as one of the city's hidden gems, this cozy eatery serves an authentic and vibrant menu for those seeking genuine Mexican flavors.
Highlights of the menu include a selection of mouth-watering dinner tacos that feature options like the deeply flavored barbacoa beef marinated in ancho chili and guajillo sauce, or the tantalizing carne asada soy tacos. Don't miss the appetizers such as crispy flautas and refreshing elote, perfect for sharing.
For those with a sweet tooth, indulge in their delightful desserts like the classic flan topped with whipped cream and fruit, or the fried plantains drizzled with strawberry jam.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, where patrons feel like part of the family, as echoed in reviews from delighted customers. Whether you are enjoying a casual dinner or celebrating a special occasion, Cuates Kitchen promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Their attentive service, unique cocktails, and cozy vibe ensure you will want to return for more.
Appetizers
Chips & Queso
12.00 • Homemade white queso.
US$12.00Chips & Guacamole
Pico de gallo, lime, and cilantro.
US$12.00Chips & Salsa
Homemade salsa.
US$4.00Elote
Sour cream, mayo, lime, lemon pepper, cotija, and hot sauce.
US$10.00Picaditas
Two sope with salsa ranchera and two sopes with refried beans topped with onions & queso fresco.
US$14.00Ceviche
Mahi Mahi fish marinated with lime, pico de gallo, and cucumber.
US$18.00Flautas
Chicken flautas with side salad, queso fresco, sour cream, and guacamole.
US$13.00Veracruz Platter
One potato empanada, one sope with salsa, onions, queso fresco, and two garnachas with red salsa.
US$15.00Tinga Nachos
White queso, tinga, pico de gallo, sour cream, fresh jalapenos, lettuce, beans, queso fresco, and guacamole.
US$18.00Dinner Tacos
Barbacoa
Beef marinated in ancho chili and guajillo sauce, onions, and cilantro.
Al Pastor
Onions, cilantro, and pineapple.
Carnitas
Braised pulled pork, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Cochinita Pibil
Pork marinated with achiote and lime, pickled red onions marinated with habanero and cilantro.
Barbacoa - Costra
Marinated beef in ancho chili and guajillo sauce, fried mozzarella, and onions Add Cilantro 1.00
Shrimp
Marinated in cilantro Add Coleslaw 1.50
Tinga
Marinated chicken with chipotle & tomato, sauce topped with lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream, and cilantro.
Chicken Mole
Homemade mole, queso fresco, and red onions.
Fish
Battered basa Add Coleslaw 1.50
Carne Asada (VG)
Soy "carne", onions and cilantro.
Dinner Plates
Sopes Veggie
Two sopes topped with black bean spread, lettuce, tomato, queso fresco, avocado, and sour cream Add Chicken, Pork or Beef 4.50
US$12.00Bowl
Choice of meat, romaine lettuce, rice, black beans, queso fresco, pico de gallo, avocado, and choice of Spicy Mayo or Sour Cream.
US$15.00Empanadas
Two chicken empanadas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, queso fresco, and spicy mayo.
US$17.00Enchiladas Verdes
Green chicken enchiladas with queso fresco and sour cream, rice & beans.
US$17.00Enmoladas
Stuffed chicken enmoladas with rice.
US$17.00Guiso a La Veracruz Guajillo Stew
Marinated pork in guajillo sauce, served with rice, beans, and three homemade tortillas.
US$19.00Huarache
Choice of meat, refried beans, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce, queso fresco, and avocado Add Beef 1.50
US$16.00Green Chicken Pozole
Made with hominy, cabbage, radish, oregano, and chips.
US$15.00Camarones a La Diabla
Shrimp marinated in red chili sauce with rice and veggies.
US$24.00Torta / Sandwich
Choice of Chicken or Pork. Refried bean spread, romaine lettuce, pickled onions, avocado, tomato, and mayo with homemade fries Add Beef 1.50
US$20.00Asada Plate
Beef asada with sauteed poblano peppers, onions, one sope with salsa ranchera, rice and beans.
US$25.00Sides
Sides
French Fries 5.00 Taco Salsa 6 oz 6.50 Rice 3.00 Beans 3.00
US$3.00Desserts
Fried Plantain
Topped with strawberry jam and whipped cream.
US$9.00Flan
Topped with whipped cream & fruit.
US$9.00Tres Leches Cake
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