Candente Menu
Located in Houston, Texas, Candente is a Tex-Mex restaurant that offers a wide array of amenities. From delivery and takeout options to wheelchair accessibility and outdoor seating, Candente has something for everyone. The restaurant is classified as casual yet classy, with a lively atmosphere that is perfect for groups and dinner outings. With options for vegetarian diners and a variety of payment methods accepted, including cryptocurrency, Candente strives to cater to all its customers. The restaurant boasts a full bar with happy hour specials and even offers catering services. The menu features traditional Tex-Mex dishes prepared with a modern twist, creating a unique dining experience that is sure to impress. Overall, Candente provides a welcoming and inclusive environment with delicious food and excellent service.
Appetizers
Smoked Pork Ribs
berkshire/duroc pork, ancho chipolte bbq sauce, fresh cilantro, queso fresco, and a chile lime butter
Queso
Layer Bean Dip
refried beans, chile con queso, Texas red chili, taco meat, guacamole, picco, and sour cream.
Guacamole
Fresh avocado mashed to order with garlic, lime, red onion, fresh serrano, fresh cilantro.
Flautas
creamy avocado salsa, crema, queso fresco, picco de gallo, and guacamole
Brisket Nachos
/ lb chopped smoked brisket, refried beans, cheddar cheese, chopped white onion, pickled red onion, bbq sauce, salsa roja, cilantro, sour cream
Large Nacho
Individual nachos with melted cheese and a topping of your choice served with pico, guacamole & sour cream
Medium Nacho
Individual nachos with melted cheese and a topping of your choice served with pico, guacamole & sour cream
Quesadilla
Homemade tortillas filled with your choice of topping and Oaxaca cheese served with pico, sour cream & guacamole
Ceviche
Texas redfish, scallops, shrimp, citrus marinade, pico de gallo, avocado, tostado & side of chopped jalapeno.
Campechana
mussels, shrimp, octopus, mexican cocktail sauce, avocado, tostada & side of chopped jalapeno.
Shrimp Aquachile
Marinated gulf shrimp, cucumber, red onion, aquachile marinade, avocado, tostada & side of chopped serrano.
Ceviche Trio
Each one of our house ceviches served on mini tostadas with smashed avocados
Ceviches
Soups & Salad
Elote Salad
shredded lettuce, roasted corn salad, black beans, cucumber, pepitas, queso fresco, chopped tomato, creamy avocado dressing
Taco Salad
Iceberg lettuce, cheddar, guacamole, pico de gallo, red onion, tortilla strips, jalapeno ranch
Tortilla Soup
shredded chicken, jack cheese, tortilla strips, avocado, and fresh cilantro
Chicken Fajitas
Grilled chicken with grilled onions, picco de gallo, guacamole, cheddar, sour cream, chile lime butter, handmade flour tortillas, rice and your choice of beans
Combination Fajitas
Grilled chicken and fajita beef with grilled onions, picco de gallo, guacamole, cheddar, sour cream, chile lime butter, handmade flour tortillas, rice and your choice of beans
Niman Ranch Prime Beef Fajitas
You choice of protein, with grilled onions, picco de gallo, guacamole, cheddar, sour cream, chile lime butter, handmade flour tortillas, rice and your choice of beans
NIman Ranch Prime Ribeye Fajitas
You choice of protein, with grilled onions, picco de gallo, guacamole, cheddar, sour cream, chile lime butter, handmade flour tortillas, rice and your choice of beans
Pork Carnitas
Comes with grilled onions, picco de gallo, guacamole, cheddar, sour cream, chile lime butter, handmade flour tortillas, rice and your choice of beans
Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled Shrimp with grilled onions, picco de gallo, guacamole, cheddar, sour cream, chile lime butter, handmade flour tortillas, rice and your choice of beans
Vegetable Fajitas
Grilled portabella mushrooms with peppers and onions
Fajitas & Carnitas
Grill Combos
The Matomoros
beef fajita, & jumbo lime shrimp
The Zapata
beef faita, quail, shrimp brochette
Feast
medium combo fajita, carnitas, jalapeno cheddar link, jumbo chile lime shrimp, cheese relleno
The Laredo
half a rack of ribs and carnitas
Redfish On The Halfshell
mesquite grilled, house mojo laquer, preserved lime, cilantro jalapeno and red onion salad, with creamy avocado sauce
Taco Birria De Res
smoked & braised short rib and beef shank, griddled asadero cheese, beef consommé', salsa macha, fresh cilantro, red onion, bone marrow
Tampiquena
oz niman ranch prime ribye topped with two cheese enchiladas, grilled onions, chile lime butter, and chopped white onions
Salmon Spcl
Specialties From The Grill
Tex Mex Traditions
Cheese Enchilada
chile gravy, cheddar & America Cheese topped with chopped white onions
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Chile gravy, ground beef, cheddar, & american Cheese, chopped white onions on top
Smoked Chicken Verde Enchilada
tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, queso fresco, with chopped red onions
Black Bean Enfrijoladas With Avocado
jack cheese enchiladas topped with black bean sauce, queso fesco, and fresh cilantro
Brisket Enchiladas
chopped smoked brisket and cheddar, chile con queso, bbq sauce, topped with chopped white onions and pickled red onions
Crispy Tacos
ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar, red onion, chopped tomato, and taco sauce
Carbon Tacos
Handmade flour tortillas filled with your choice of protein. Served with rice and beans, lettuce, picco, sour cream, and a scoop of guacamole.
The Frito Burrito
texas red chile, cheddar, queso, topped with chopped white onions
Burrito Grande
Handmade flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans and cheddar cheese, topped with gravy
Tacos & Burritos
Combos
El Director
beef enchilada, cheese enchilada, crispy taco
Pollo Al Candente
chicken verde enchilada, smoked chicken flauta, chicken tostada
Plato Epíco
chicken taco al carbon, cheese enchilada, cheese chile relleno, crispy taco
Don Miguel
beef taco al carbon, beef enchilada, cheese enchilada, jalapeno cheese tamale, cheese relleno
