Artu was founded on the most basic Italian technique, great ingredients, simply prepared, that is what Artu is all about.
In February of 1992 Artu opened its doors to the world, starting with outstanding sandwiches and mouth watering roasted meats, we continued to evolve and grow. Since then we have steadily added to our repertoire. From those sandwiches and roasted meats, we have produced old-world comfort food dishes to current interpretations of those classics that still make the most discerning eater reminisce of their childhood.
Border Grill Downtown Los Angeles Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
SHAREABLES
BORDER GUACAMOLE & CHIPS GF | 80/20 | V
freshly mashed hass avocado | onion | jalapeño | cilantro | lime 11.25
CHIPS & SALSA GF | 80/20
arbol salsa | tomatillo salsa 3.25
GREEN CORN TAMALES GF | 80/20
sweet corn | crema | salsa fresca 8.50
TORTILLA SOUP GF | 80/20
roasted tomato chipotle broth | corn tortillas
panela cheese | avocado 5.50 cup / 9.50 bowl
add chicken 2.50
PLANTAIN EMPANADAS 80/20
roasted plantains | organic black beans | poblano
aged cotija | crema | salsa roja 8.50
QUESADILLA
hand rolled flour tortilla | mexican cheeses | guacamole | crema
salsa fresca 12.50 chicken 16.50 steak 17.50 veggie 16.50
CRISPY RAJAS TAQUITOS
creamy potatoes | roasted chiles | mexican cheeses | avocado
grilled corn relish | chipotle crema 9.75
BRISKET TAQUITOS
slow roasted beef brisket | spicy slaw | guacamole
crema | salsa fresca 9.75
CEVICHE
PERUVIAN CEVICHE GF
aji amarillo | ginger | lime | cucumber
avocado | crispy plantains 13.75
BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADA GF
shrimp | lime marinated sustainable seasonal fish
tomato | jalapeño aioli 12.50
CEVICHE DUO GF
baja ceviche | peruvian ceviche 16.75
SALADS & BOWLS
STEAK SALAD
pan seared steak | heirloom tomatoes | avocado | roasted peppers
peruvian corn | cabrales blue cheese | spring greens
citrus jalapeño vinaigrette | seeded flour tortilla 18
TACO BOWL GF
citrus chicken | organic black beans & rice | cabbage salad
guacamole | salsa fresca | arbol salsa | corn tortillas 15.50
sub carnitas 1 steak 2 impossible picadillo 3.50
FARMERS MARKET TOSTADA 80/20
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots | corn | guacamole
organic black beans | cotija | crema 13.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD 80/20
charred corn | roasted peppers | green chickpeas
avocado | tomato | apple | tortilla chips | cumin vinaigrette 13.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
VEGAN CRISPY QUINOA BOWL V
kale | root vegetables | carrots | poblano peppers | corn
brussels sprouts | salsa verde 15.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
impossible picadillo 5
PLATOS FUERTES
CHICKEN POBLANO ENCHILADAS GF
free range chicken | handmade corn tortillas | poblano crema
grilled corn | wild mushrooms | mexican cheeses 18.50
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
charred corn relish | organic black beans | avocado | tomato
cucumber | handmade flour tortilla 23.50
SHRIMP DIABLO
guajillo chile | roasted peppers | caramelized onions | white wine 23.50
YUCATAN PORK
achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves | organic rice & black beans
guacamole | plantains | grilled jalapeño | homemade tortillas 19.25
GRILLED CHICKEN, BACON & AVOCADO TORTA
jalapeño bacon | triple cream brie | avocado | pickled jalapeños
roasted jalapeño aioli | telera bread | cumin fries 15.25
BG BURGER OR IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
wagyu | chipotle aioli | romaine | salsa fresca | chile relleno
cumin fries 16.50
TAQUERIA
two tacos with your choice of two sides
choice of corn tortillas | flour tortillas | lettuce
CARNITAS
slow roasted pork shoulder | cabbage slaw | red onion
cilantro | queso fresco | serrano salsa 12.50 add a taco 3.75
SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN GF | 80/20
caramelized onions | grilled corn relish | poblano peppers
mexican cheeses | salsa roja | pickled onions 12.50 add a taco 3.75
CARNE ASADA GF
grilled marinated steak | caramelized onions
salsa fresca | guacamole | arbol salsa 13.75 add a taco 4.25
GRILLED FISH OR ENSENADA
sustainable seasonal fish | citrus slaw | avocado
grapefruit | roasted jalapeño aioli 14.00 add a taco 4.50
CHICKEN PANUCHOS GF
black bean stuffed tortillas | grilled citrus chicken
guacamole | pickled onions 13.75 add a taco 4
TACOS FLACOS V
huitlacoche | mushrooms | kale | leeks
sriracha aioli 12.50 add a taco 3.75
SIDES
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GF
chipotle garlic mojo 8
BRUSSELS SPROUTS GF
salsa verde | pomegranate seeds | cotija 7
BLACK BEANS GF
mexican cheeses 3
ORGANIC RED RICE GF 3
CORN ESQUITE GF
cotija | chile spice | lime 6
MEXICAN COLESLAW GF
lettuce | cabbage | carrots | pepitas | oregano vinaigrette 7
V - vegan | GF - gluten free | 80/20 - at least 80% plant based ingredients
Weekend Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
TORTILLA SOUP GF | 80/20
roasted tomato chipotle broth
corn tortillas | panela cheese
5.50 cup / 9.50 bowl add chicken 2.50
BORDER GUACAMOLE & CHIPS GF | 80/20
freshly mashed hass avocado | onion
jalapeño | cilantro | lime 11.25
CHIPS & SALSAS GF | 80/20
arbol salsa | tomatillo salsa 3.25
GREEN CORN TAMALES GF | 80/20
sweet corn | crema | salsa fresca 8.50
CHICKEN TINGA TAMALES GF
fried eggs | chipotle aioli 12
PLANTAIN EMPANADAS 80/20
roasted plantains | organic black beans
poblano | cotija cheese 8.50
CEVICHE DEL DIA GF
sustainable seasonal fish
please ask your server 13.75
FARMERS MARKET TOSTADA 80/20
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots
corn | guacamole | organic black beans
cotija | crema 13.25
chicken 3.25 steak 5.25
shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD GF | 80/20
charred corn | roasted peppers | tomato
green chickpeas | avocado | tortilla chips
apple | cumin vinaigrette 13.25
chicken 3.25 steak 5.25
shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
CITRUS CHICKEN QUESADILLA
roasted tomatoes | serrano chiles
mexican cheeses 16.50
CHICKEN TACOS GF
black bean stuffed tortillas | guacamole
grilled citrus chicken | pickled onions
organic rice & black beans 14.50
CARNE ASADA TACOS GF
grilled marinated steak | salsa fresca
caramelized onions | guacamole
arbol salsa | organic rice & black beans 15.75
PESCADO ENSENADA TACOS
beer battered sustainable seasonal fish
cucumber citrus slaw | shredded lettuce
avocado | roasted jalapeño aioli
organic rice & black beans 16
CARNITAS TACOS
slow roasted pork shoulder | serrano salsa
shaved cabbage | red onion | queso fresco
cilantro | organic rice & black beans 14.50
BORDER BURRITO
flour tortilla | organic black beans
guacamole | red rice | salsa fresca
bbq potato chips | side salad 15.75
choice of: chile relleno, chicken, steak, carnitas
BG BURGER OR IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
wagyu or impossible meat | chipotle aioli
romaine | salsa fresca 16
BREAKFAST BOWL V*
impossible meat | raisins | country potatoes
almonds | spinach | egg white scramble
salsa verde 16
Border Grill Downtown Los Angeles Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
SHAREABLES
BORDER GUACAMOLE & CHIPS GF | 80/20 | V
freshly mashed hass avocado | onion | jalapeño | cilantro | lime 11.25
CHIPS & SALSA GF | 80/20
salsa arbol | salsa tomatillo 3.25
QUESO FUNDIDO
hatch chile | mexican cheeses | flour tortilla 9.75
GREEN CORN TAMALES GF | 80/20
sweet corn | crema | salsa fresca 8.50
TORTILLA SOUP GF | 80/20
roasted tomato chipotle broth | corn tortillas
panela cheese | avocado 5.50 cup / 9.50 bowl
add chicken 2.50
PLANTAIN EMPANADAS 80/20
roasted plantains | organic black beans | poblano
aged cotija | crema | salsa roja 10.50
BRISKET TAQUITOS
slow roasted beef brisket | spicy slaw
guacamole | crema | salsa fresca 11
CRISPY RAJAS TAQUITOS
creamy potatoes | roasted chiles | mexican cheeses | avocado
grilled corn relish | chipotle crema 10.75
QUESADILLA
hand rolled flour tortilla | mexican cheeses | guacamole
crema | salsa fresca 12.50 chicken 16.50 steak 17.50 veggie 16.50
QUINOA FRITTERS 80/20
crunchy aztec grain | aged cotija cheese | aioli duo 8
CEVICHE
PERUVIAN CEVICHE GF
aji amarillo | ginger | lime | cucumber
avocado | crispy plantains 13.75
BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADA GF
shrimp | lime marinated sustainable seasonal fish
tomato | jalapeño aioli 12.50
CEVICHE DUO GF
baja ceviche | peruvian ceviche 16.75
SALADS & BOWLS
FARMERS MARKET TOSTADA 80/20
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots | corn | guacamole
organic black beans | cotija | crema 13.25
chicken 15.50 steak 18.50 shrimp 19.50
MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD 80/20
charred corn | roasted peppers | green chickpeas
avocado | tomato | apple | tortilla chips | cumin vinaigrette 13.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
VEGAN CRISPY QUINOA BOWL V
kale | root vegetables | carrots | poblano peppers | corn
brussels sprouts | salsa verde 16
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
impossible picadillo 5
PLATOS FUERTES
CHICKEN POBLANO ENCHILADAS GF
free range chicken | handmade corn tortillas | poblano crema
grilled corn | wild mushrooms | mexican cheeses 23.50
YUCATAN PORK GF
achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves | organic rice & black beans
guacamole | plantains | grilled jalapeño | homemade tortillas 24.25
SHRIMP DIABLO GF
guajillo chile | white wine | roasted poblano | kale
caramelized onion | homemade tortillas 26
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
charred corn relish | organic black beans | avocado | tomato
cucumber | handmade flour tortilla 26.25
WHOLE FISH VERACRUZANA
market fish | capers | olives | tomato confit | sautéed greens
white wine broth 30
POLLO ADOBADO
achiote free range chicken breast | cauliflower | garlic mojo 23.50
STEAK CHURRASCO
prime new york strip | corn esquite | brussels sprouts
chimichurri | cotija 32.75
TAQUERIA
three tacos with your choice of two sides
choice of corn tortillas | flour tortillas | lettuce
CARNITAS
slow roasted pork shoulder | cabbage slaw | red onion
cilantro | queso fresco | serrano salsa 18.50
SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN GF | 80/20
caramelized onions | grilled corn relish | poblano peppers
mexican cheeses | chipotle salsa | pickled onions 18.50
CARNE ASADA GF
grilled marinated steak | caramelized onions
salsa fresca | guacamole | arbol salsa 19.75
GRILLED FISH OR ENSENADA
sustainable seasonal fish | citrus slaw | avocado
grapefruit | roasted jalapeño aioli 20
SIDES
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GF
chipotle garlic mojo 8
BRUSSELS SPROUTS GF
salsa verde | pomegranate seeds | cotija 7
BLACK BEANS GF
mexican cheeses 3
ORGANIC RED RICE GF 3
CORN ESQUITE GF
cotija | chile spice | lime 6
MEXICAN COLESLAW GF
lettuce | cabbage | carrots | pepitas | oregano vinaigrette 7
V - vegan | GF - gluten free | 80/20 - at least 80% plant based ingredients