APPETIZER & COCKTAIL PARTY MENUS THROW A FIESTA AT BORDER GRILL! Border Grill is the vibrant setting where Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Bravo s Top Chef Masters and Food Network s Too Hot Tamales, present the bold foods and flavors of Mexico. Featuring a flexible and wide ranging menu of complex dishes with authentic roots in the home cooking of Oaxaca and the Yucatan, Border Grill modernizes Mexican food and takes it to a whole new level! Here is a sampling of menus to get you started. Custom menus are also available. Our chefs are happy to create a special menu to fit the needs of your group. ROOM OPTIONS Border Grill Downtown LA was designed with parties in mind so we offer flexible options! Bar/Cantina: Dining for parties of 20 to 35 people or cocktails for 150. Semi Private Dining Room: Seats up to 40 people. Main Dining Room: Dining for 175. The Whole Enchilada: The entire restaurant accommodates 250 for sit-down dining or 500 for a cocktail party with tray-passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations. AREAS LOCATED AT OUR PROPERTY FOR CATERING Outdoor Plaza: The neighboring Union Bank Plaza accommodates up to 1,000. Fountain Courtyard: Fabulous for parties of 50 to 75 guests. Private Meeting Room: Accommodates 45 people, A/V amenities available. Contact us today for an unforgettable party! 213.486.5171 www.bordergrill.com GF - gluten free, GF*- can be made gluten free, 80/20- at least 80% plant based ingredients, Please advise us of any food allergies. BG 0914
CARNIVAL $21 per person tray passed or family style STARTERS Salsa Trio tomatillo smoky chipotle arbol APPETIZERS 7 pieces per person roasted plantain black beans poblano chile cotija cheese Quinoa Fritters (Top Chef Masters Winning Dish!) soft and crunchy nuggets of aztec grain scallion cotija cheese aji amarillo aioli Citrus Chicken Skewers GF avocado tomatillo sauce Yucatan Pork Tostaditas GF achiote pork roasted in banana leaves caramelized onion orange cinnamon crispy corn tortilla rounds guacamole pickled onion SWEETS additional cost per person Churro Tots (Mary Sue s Top Chef Masters Winning Recipe) dulce de leche infused churros cinnamon sugar chocolate and caramel sauces whipped cream Mini Cookie Platter Border Brownie Bites rich imported chocolate toasted walnuts chocolate ganache Coconut Apricot Pajas coconut cookie dried apricots pecans chocolate chunks Mexican Sugar Cookies crispy cookie ground pecans crushed potato chips Mini Spiced Mexican Lattes espresso cinnamon clove orange zest caramelized piloncillo sugar textured milk topped with foam
FESTIVAL $30 per person tray passed or family style STARTERS Salsa Trio tomatillo smoky chipotle arbol APPETIZERS 12 pieces per person roasted plantain black beans poblano chile cotija cheese Peruvian Ceviche Tostaditas GF lime marinated sustainable seasonal fish ginger red onion crispy plantain chips aji amarillo aioli Savory Stuffed Dates GF applewood smoked bacon cabrales blue cheese spanish chorizo Quinoa Fritters (Top Chef Masters Winning Dish!) soft and crunchy nuggets of aztec grain scallion cotija cheese aji amarillo aioli Citrus Chicken Skewers GF avocado tomatillo sauce Yucatan Pork Tostaditas GF achiote pork roasted in banana leaves caramelized onion orange cinnamon crispy corn tortilla rounds guacamole pickled onion Beef Brisket Taquitos GF smoked shredded beef spicy slaw guacamole salsa fresca SWEETS additional cost per person Churro Tots (Mary Sue s Top Chef Masters Winning Recipe) dulce de leche infused churros cinnamon sugar chocolate and caramel sauces whipped cream Mini Cookie Platter Border Brownie Bites rich imported chocolate toasted walnuts chocolate ganache Coconut Apricot Pajas coconut cookie dried apricots pecans chocolate chunks Mexican Sugar Cookie crispy cookie ground pecans crushed potato chips Mini Spiced Mexican Lattes espresso cinnamon clove orange zest caramelized piloncillo sugar textured milk topped with foam
CANTINA PARTY $25 per person stationary or family style BOCADITOS tomatillo salsa smoky chipotle salsa arbol salsa roasted plantain organic black beans poblano chile cotija cheese Green Corn Tamales sweet corn crema salsa fresca Poblano Quesadillas GF * 80/20 roasted poblano chile chipotle salsa manchego, panela, cotija cheeses handmade flour tortilla Peruvian Ceviche Tostaditas GF seasonal sustainable fish aji amarillo chile ginger lime plantain chip TACO PLATTERS please select 3 tacos Chicken Panuchos GF black bean stuffed tortillas citrus chicken guacamole pickled onion Carne Asada GF grilled steak caramelized onion salsa fresca guacamole Carnitas GF braised pork chipotle salsa guacamole onion cilantro Tacos de Costillas GF honey cumin glazed boneless pork ribs pineapple jicama salsa avocado Lamb Barbacoa GF slow roasted lamb shoulder jalapeño mint salsita aged cotija cheese avocado Fish Tacos Ensenada GF beer battered sustainable fish pickled jalapeño slaw avocado crema salsa fresca Grilled Fish GF sustainable seasonal fish cucumber citrus slaw pink grapefruit avocado roasted jalapeno aioli Crispy Potato Rajas Tacos (vegetarian) creamy roasted potato and chiles mexican cheeses guacamole corn relish chipotle crema Avocado Tacos (vegan) red quinoa amaranth black sesame seeds chipotle salsa grilled corn relish pickled onion
PASSED APPETIZERS BOCADITOS preset on tables tomatillo salsa smoky chipotle salsa arbol salsa APPETIZERS tray passed bite-sized portions twelve pieces per platter Poblano Quesadilla Wedges GF * roasted poblano chile chipotle salsa manchego, panela, cotija cheeses guacamole roasted plantain black beans poblano chile cotija cheese Spicy Seared Shrimp GF mexican cocktail sauce Peruvian Ceviche Tostaditas GF seasonal sustainable fish aji amarillo chile ginger lime plantain chip Baja Ceviche Tostaditas GF seasonal sustainable fish shrimp lime tomato jalapeño cilantro aioli mini tortilla rounds Grilled Skirt Steak Skewers GF lime cumin garlic cilantro cracked black pepper chimichurri dipping oil Citrus Chicken Skewers GF cilantro orange marinated tomatillo dipping sauce Quinoa Fritters 80/20 crunchy nuggets of aztec grain scallion cotija cheese romesco sauce Savory Stuffed Dates GF applewood smoked bacon cabrales blue cheese spanish chorizo Stuffed Piquillo Peppers GF marinated goat cheese dates lemon zest Brisket Taquitos GF slowed roasted shredded beef spicy slaw guacamole salsa fresca Crab and Quinoa Cakes fresh crab roasted peppers quinoa garlic aioli Crispy Avocado Tostaditas chipotle salsa creamy corn relish pickled onion crispy miniature corn tortilla rounds
Grilled Vegetable and Panela Cheese Skewers GF coriander vinaigrette Wild Mushroom and Cotija Sopes handmade and griddled corn masa sopes sautéed wild mushrooms epazote tomatillo salsa Yucatan Pork Tostaditas GF slow roasted in banana leaf with grilled onion orange cinnamon on crispy tortilla round SWEETS Churro Tots (Mary Sue s Top Chef Masters Winning Recipe) dulce de leche infused churros cinnamon sugar whipped cream Border Brownie Bites rich imported chocolate toasted walnuts chocolate ganache Coconut Apricot Pajas coconut cookie dried apricots dried cranberries pecans Mexican Sugar Cookies crispy cookie ground pecans crushed potato chips Mini Spiced Mexican Lattes espresso cinnamon clove orange zest caramelized piloncillo sugar textured milk topped with foam