Machete Cocina Mexicana Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Machete Cocina Mexicana, a vibrant gem in Woodbury, Minnesota, showcases the heart and soul of Mexican cuisine. From the moment you enter, the welcoming ambiance promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Start your meal with their fresh guacamole or zesty ceviche americano, perfectly prepared for those seeking bold flavors. For the main course, the signature machete-style tacos and flavorful birria highlight authentic recipes that resonate with spice and freshness.
Vegetarians will find a plethora of options, including the delectable plantain salad and hearty enchiladas verdes, ensuring that everyone can indulge. Complement your meal with a refreshing drink from their full bar, and don’t forget dessert to round off your visit. Machete Cocina’s commitment to quality, flavor, and community shines brightly through every dish, making it an ideal spot for friends, family, and food enthusiasts alike.
Starters
Guacamole
Vegan. Fresh made daily, our guacamole is comprised of cilantro, onion, tomato and just enough lime to round out the rich avocado. The perfect way to start your meal.
Ceviche Americano
Red wild shrimp marinated in citrus with pico de gallo, mango, pineapple, roasted corn, black beans and avocado.
Coctel de Camaron
Red wild shrimp, tomato sauce, cucumber, onions, cilantro, and avocado with a side of crackers.
Nachos
Hot and spicy. Chips with chipotle chicken or carnitas, covered with refried beans, queso blanco, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeno slices.
Shrimp Guacamole
Our homemade guac recipe mixed with shrimp.
12 Wings
Hot and spicy. 12 wings covered in barbecue, buffalo or mole sauce.
Queso Blanco
Vegan. Hot and spicy. Our queso blanco is topped with fresh pico de gallo giving it the perfect balance of savory with a refreshing spice.
Elote
Vegan. Hot and spicy. Corn on the cob covered in mayo, queso Polvo, and chili powder.
Chori Queso
Hot and spicy. Queso blanco dip with chorizo mixed in.
Calamari Mexicano
Hot and spicy. Fresh calamari coated in Mexican spices and fried until golden and crispy. Served with sides of salsa and spicy crema.
Sopes Sencillos
3 small oval handmade masa cakes topped with melted cheese, salsa verde, sour cream, Cotija cheese, onions, cilantro and 1 avocado slice.
Chips & Salsa
Vegan. Our homemade salsa recipe.
Poblano Ceasar Salad
Chipotle rubbed chicken thigh, romaine, kale, black beans, avocado cilantro, pepitas, house poblano Caesar dressing.
Plantain Salad
Garlic mojo wild red shrimp, mango, pineapple, friend plantain, avocado, black bean, grilled corn, coconut-lime vinaigrette mixed into snappy slaw.
Salads
Classics
Torta Al Gusto
Mexican sandwich filled with your choice of meat or veggie option (excluding pescado and pork belly) mayo and pinto beans smeared on bread, sliced onion, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, avocado. Served with side of golden fries.
Burrito
Choice of meat or veggie option, filled with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo.
Flour Quesadilla
Cheese and choice of meat or veggie option, served with rice, beans and sour cream.
Flautas
3 corn tortillas filled with either chipotle chicken or barbacoa, covered with lettuce, onions, sour cream, fresh cheese and avocado slices.
Huarachazo
An upgraded huarache, topped with your choice of meat and stuffed with spicy beans. Topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, avocado, and radish.
Chilaquiles con Cecina
6 oz. skirt steak served with rice, beans and green chilaquiles that are topped with sour cream, cheese and onions.
Burrito Bowl
Choice of meat or veggie option, filled with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Enchiladas Verdes
3 enchiladas choice of barbacoa, cochinita pibil, chipotle chicken or veggies, topped with salsa verde or queso blanco sauce, onions, sour cream, fresh cheese and avocado, served with rice and beans.
Taco Salad Bowl
Lettuce, kale, spring mix, cheese and choice of meat or veggie option, pico de gallo, guac and sour cream.
Huarache
Mexican oval-shaped fried masa cake smothered with refried beans, your choice of meat or veggie option, topped with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and radish.
Enchiladas de Mole Rojo
3 enchiladas choice of barbacoa, cochinita pibil, chipotle chicken or veggies, topped with mole rojo sauce, onions, sour cream, fresh cheese, and avocado, served with rice and beans.
Alambre de 2 Carnes Mexican Tacos
Choice of 2 meats or veggie options, bell peppers, onions, ham and mozzarella cheese, over ten small corn tortillas.
Asada Mexican Taco
Lengua Mexican Taco
Pork Belly Mexican Taco
Cochinita Pibil Mexican Taco
Rajas Poblanas Mexican Taco
Vegan.
Fajita Chicken Mexican Taco
Alambre Al Gusto Mexican Taco
Choice of meat or veggie option, bell peppers, onions, ham and mozzarella cheese, over 10 small corn tortillas.
Alambre Hawaiiano Mexican Taco
Marinated pork, pineapple, bacon, ham, and veggies.
Carnitas Mexican Taco
Barbacoa Mexican Taco
Veggie Mexican Taco
Vegan.
Chorizo Mexican Taco
Hot & spicy.
Tinga de Pollo Mexican Taco
Al Pastor Mexican Taco
Pumpkin Flower Mexican Taco
Vegan.
Alambre Sabores Mexican Taco
Mexican sausage, marinated chicken, roast pork, grilled steak, bacon, ham bell peppers, onions, bacon, ham and mozzarella cheese, over 10 small corn tortillas.
Mexican Tacos
American Tacos
Carnitas American Taco
Barbacoa American Taco
Veggie American Taco
Vegan.
Chorizo American Taco
Hot & spicy.
Tinga de Pollo American Taco
Al Pastor American Taco
Pumpkin Flower American Taco
Vegan.
Asada American Taco
Lengua American Taco
Pork Belly American Taco
Cochinita Pibil American Taco
Rajas Poblanas American Taco
Vegan.
Fajita Chicken American Taco
Carnitas Taco
Roasted pork, pickled red onions, spicy sour cream, cilantro, radish.
Barbacoa Taco
Beef barbacoa, spicy habanero relish, sour cream, fresh cheese, cilantro, radish.
Veggies Taco
Sauteed poblano, corn and mushroom, pickled red onion, chimichurri salsa, fresh cheese, radish.
Chorizo Taco
Guac smeared tortilla, cilantro, red onion, salsa cruda, radish.
Tinga de Pollo Taco
Chipotle chicken, spicy chipotle salsa, fresh cheese, avocado slice, cilantro, radish.
Fajita Chicken Taco
Seared fajita chicken, cilantro, chimichurri salsa, sour cream, radish.
Asada Taco
Guac smeared tortilla, grilled steak, red onion, cilantro, fresh cheese, chimichurri salsa, radish.
Lengua Taco
Guac smeared tortilla, seared beef tongue, salsa cruda, cilantro, red onion, radish.
Pork Belly Taco
Guac smeared tortilla, pork belly, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, cilantro, spicy sour cream, radish.
Cochinita Pibil Taco
Beans smeared tortilla, broiled pork shoulder, pickled red onion, spicy sour cream, cilantro, radish.
Al Pastor Taco
Marinated pork cooked with grilled pineapple, salsa brava, cilantro, red onion, radish.
Specialty Street Tacos
Dinner
Bistec a la Mexicana
Beef strips mixed with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos, side of rice, pinto beans, greens and 4 corn or flour tortillas.
Chimichanga
Deep fried burrito covered in ranchero salsa or queso blanco choose from tinga or azada.
Fish Tacos
3 battered pollock tacos with red cabbage, habanero relish, pico de gallo topped with our homemade fish sauce, served with rice and pinto beans.
Pollo Cancun
Grilled chicken breast and wild red shrimp, side of rice, pinto beans, greens, and 4 corn or flour tortillas.
Shrimp Tacos
3 shrimp tacos with red cabbage, habanero relish, pico de gallo topped with our homemade fish sauce, served with rice and pinto beans.
Sope Platter
2 mini handmade corn sopes, topped with salsa verde, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo served with 6 oz. grilled sirloin steak, rice and pinto beans.
Carne Asada
8 oz. grilled sirloin steak served with grilled onions, side of rice, pinto beans, greens, and 4 corn or flour tortillas.
Chori Pollo
Grilled chicken breast covered with queso blanco and chorizo, side of rice, pinto beans, greens, and 4 corn or flour tortillas.
Handmade Corn Quesadilla
Handmade corn masa quesadilla filled with your choice of meat or veggie option filled with lettuce, fresh cheese, sour cream, avocado, and radishes, served with rice and pinto beans.
Pozole Verde
A traditional soup made of chicken, maiz, green chiles and bay leaves with 2 classic tostadas that comes with beans, lettuce, onion, tomato, sour cream, Cotija cheese, and avocado slice.
Sope Al Gusto
A circular handmade masa cake topped with melted cheese your choice of meat or veggies, lettuce, sour cream and Cotija cheese. Served with rice and pinto beans.
Chicken Fajita
Veggie Fajita
All veggies sauteed together.
Fajita Combinada
A combo of chicken, steak and shrimp.
Shrimp Fajita
Steak Fajita
Fajitas
Machetazo
Machetazo
1 filling all the way through.
Machetazo Combinado
Your combination of up to 5 meat or veggie options.
10 Taquiza Mexicana Party Platter
Party platter of 10 Mexican style tacos to go!
20 Taquiza Mexicana Party Platter
Party platter of 20 Mexican style tacos to go!
Party Platters
Sides
Side Rice & Beans
Side of Rice
Side of Beans
Flan Clasico
Mexican caramel custard.
Churros
6 warm churros with caramel and chocolate dipping sauces.
Lava Cake
Chocolate lava cake with ice cream.
Fried Ice Cream
Big scoop of vanilla ice cream fried in sweet coating.
Platanos Fritos
Fried plantains served with sweet lechera dipping sauce.