Nixtaco
Mexican
Roseville, CA
Nixtaco is a Mexican restaurant at 1805 Cirby Way, Ste. 12 in Roseville.
Menu updated
Awards
- Michelin Bib Gourmand, 2026
Menu
Dinner
Added November 4, 2026 · Restaurant website · source (opens in new tab)
Appetizers/Sides
- 4oz Salsa of Choice $2.00 Enjoyed our complimentary salsa sampler? Craving more? Enjoy 4oz of your salsa of choice.
- Guacamole $14.00 House made guacamole. Avocado, serrano chiles, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Bag of house-made Chips on the side.
- Chicharrones $7.00 Crunchy pork rinds. Fried to a perfect crispness.
- Queso Fundido $11.00 Oaxaca cheese, melted on a cast iron skillet. Best consumed fresh in-house. Feel free to top it off with any of our taco fillings. Picture shown with chorizo (not included unless added extra).
- Spicy Potatoes $11.00 Quartered Russet Potates, twice cooked, then sauteed in onions with serrano chile and cilantro-infused butter.
- Mac & Chich $15.00 Creamy Pasta tossed in our Signature Beer/Cheese sauce along with Pork Belly Chicharron in Salsa Verde. Topped with crushed chicharrones and green onion.
- Side of Refried Beans (Not Vegan) $7.50 Black beans slowly cooked and then fried in pork lard with dried chipotles, oregano, cumin and avocado leaf. Top it off with house made chorizo for $3. Bag of house made Chips on the side.
- Side of Red Rice (Not Vegan) $7.50 White rice cooked with tomatoes, cumin, and oregano, just like grandma used to. Cilantro on top.
- Sope de la casa $12.00
- Tortillas Corn (14) $4.00 Made with organic blue corn nixtamal masa.
- 6 Corn Tortillas $2.00
- Shrimp Aguachile (RAW) $20.00 Citrus and chile spiked ceviche-like Mexican dish made of raw shrimp, submerged in lime juice seasoned with serrano peppers, salt, coriander, slices of pickled onion. Tostadas and on the side.
Tacos
On freshly-made 4.5 in tortilla, made from landrace corn, nixtamalized and ground in-house daily.
- Chicharron $7.00 Pork belly sliced thin and roasted, then diced and sauteed in salsa verde. Lime-pickled onions on top.
- Rajas con Queso $7.00 Roasted poblano “in rajas”, sauteed with House-made crema, Oaxaca cheese and corn.
- Smoked Chicken Salsa Verde $7.00 Shredded roasted chicken, simmered in our House Salsa Verde. Topped with queso fresco.
- Braised Chicken in Mole $7.00 Shredded roasted chicken, simmered in our House-made mole. House-made crema and toasted black sesame seeds on top. (PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING).
- Shrimp Mazatlan Style $7.00 Inspired by the classic “Taco Gobernador”: Sautéed shrimp, with caramelized bacon, garlic, and melted Oaxaca cheese.
- Short Rib Barbacoa $8.00 Beef short-rib braised "barbacoa-style" in our guajillo-chipotle and onion braise. Avocado on top.
- Pork al Pastor Taco $8.00 Slowly roasted Pork Shoulder, marinated in our traditional Al Pastor adobo, roasted Pineapple, Salsa Verde, Diced White Onion. Micro Cilantro on top.
- Porky Shrimp Taco $8.00 Shrimp sautéed in the fat rendered from our Chicharrón, bathed in a beer based Cheese sauce and finished off with bacon bits; all sits on a bed of Refried Beans, Smoked Chile Oil, Peanut Chipotle Aioli. Green onion on top. (PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING)
- Spicy Shrimp Taco $8.00 Sautéed shrimp, serrano, lime and cilantro on a bed of grilled cheese.
- Nixtaco Combination Taco $8.50 Shrimp Mazatlán-Style, Rajas con Queso, Chicharrón, Micro Cilantro and Toasted Sesame Seed/Chile Oil, Peanut Chipotle Aioli, on a bed of Grilled Oaxaca Cheese. Micro Cilantro on top. (PEANUT AND SEED ALLERGEN WARNING)
- Carne Asada Taco $8.50 Grilled Hanger Steak on a bed of caramelized Oaxaca cheese, with grilled onions and salsa verde.
- Pork Belly Taco $8.00 Bacon Fest 2017 Special Taco. Grilled pork honey glazed belly slab, on a bed of refried beans and grilled cheese, peanut chipotle sauce, scallions. (PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING)
- Roadkill Taco $8.00 Shredded pork belly, sautéed with chile, tomatoes and onion. On a bed of grilled cheese topped with micro cilantro. (Similar flavors as the traditional dish from Northern Mexico: Atropellado.)
- Octopus Taco $9.50 Grilled Octopus, sautéed with serrano chiles, onion, cilantro and lime, peanut chipotle sauce, salsa negra, micro cilantro. (PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING)
- Fried Chicken Taco $8.00 WARNING: THE NASHVILLE HOT VERSION is extremely hot. Order at your own risk. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Nashville HOT in addition comes with pickled onion. Grilled cheese, Nixtaco fried chicken, peanut chipotle sauce drizzle and micro cilantro on top. (PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING) (NOT GF)
- Carnitas Taco $7.50 Smoked pork shoulder carnitas style, with diced onions, cilantro and salsa verde.
- QuesaBirria $8.50 Beef Birria on our house corn tortilla, grilled with beef drippings and Oaxaca cheese.
- QuesaBirria X2 $14.00 What's better than one quesabirria?? TWO QUESABIRRIAS! Two beef birria on our house corn tortilla, grilled with beef drippings and Oaxaca cheese.
- Avocado Explosion $6.50 Fried Avocado, lime pickled onions, toasted chili and sesame seed oil, Chipotle-Peanut aioli, micro cilantro. ALLERGEN WARNING: PEANUTS.
- Mushroom Taco $6.50 Sauteed Cremini mushrooms. Avocado slices, lime, pickled onions, micro cilantro.
- Potato Taco $6.50 Diced crispy potatoes. Lime almond aioli, pickled red onion, micro cilantro.
- Cauliflower Taco $6.50 Roasted Cauliflower in peanut chipotle sauce with Salsa Negra, topped with pickled onions and micro cilantro. (PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING)
- Spicy Tofu Taco $6.50 Diced tofu fried and sautéed in salsa roja, salsa negra and micro cilantro.
- Corn Taco $6.50 Corn on the cob on a tortilla. Peanut chipotle aioli, lime, chili powder, micro cilantro
- Avo Taco $4.00 Slices of fresh avocado with sea salt.
Burritos
On a 10 in Flour Tortilla, with grilled cheese, refried beans and your filling of choice with its respective condiments.
- Burrito Chicharron $18.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, pickled onions, cilantro, *peanut chipotle sauce. *(Nut Allergen Warning)
- Burrito Short Rib $19.50 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, shredded short rib, avocado slices.
- Burrito Pollo en Mole $18.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, *chicken mole, crema. *Nut Allergen Warning
- Burrito Rajas con Queso $18.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, roasted poblano peppers, corn, crema.
- Burrito Shrimp Mazatlan Style $18.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, shrimp, bacon.
- Burrito Pollo Verde $18.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, shredded chicken salsa verde.
- Burrito Bean and Cheese $10.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans.
- Burrito Carne Asada $21.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, carne asada, caramelized onions, salsa verde.
- Burrito Combination $21.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, chicharron salsa verde (pork), shrimp, bacon, roasted poblano peppers with corn and crema, *salsa negra, *peanut chipotle sauce. *(Nut and seed allergen warning)
- Burrito Pork Belly $20.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, pork belly, cumin honey glazed pork belly, *peanut chipotle sauce. *(Nut allergen warning)
- Burrito Al Pastor $19.50 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, pork al pastor, roasted pineapple, diced white onion, salsa verde, cilantro.
- Burrito Roadkill $19.50 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, roadkill (pork sautéed with tomatoes, onions and serrano pepper.).
- Burrito Spicy Shrimp $19.50 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, shrimp sautéed with garlic, onion, lime and cilantro.
- Crispy Potato Burrito $16.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, diced fried potatoes, *almond aioli, pickled onion. *(Nut allergen Warning)
- Grilled Mushroom Burrito $16.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, sautéed cremini mushrooms with onions and cilantro.
- Burrito Smoked Carnitas $18.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, diced white onion, cilantro, salsa verde, slowly smoked pork shoulder carnitas style.
- Burrito Octopus $23.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, parboiled octopus, then sautéed with onions, lime, serrano pepper and cilantro. *Peanut chipotle sauce, scallions. *(Nut Allergen Warning)
- Fried Chicken Burrito $20.00 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, fried chicken, *salsa negra, *peanut chipotle sauce. *(Nut and seed allergen Warning)
- Burrito Porky Shrimp $19.50 10" flour tortilla, grilled Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, shrimp, *peanut chipotle sauce, scallions, *salsa negra, chicharron powder. *(Nut and seed allergen warning)
Quesadillas
On 8 in Flour Tortilla from Mi Rancho unless otherwise noted.
- Flour Quesadilla $8.00 8" flour tortilla with Oaxaca cheese.
- Corn Quesadilla $4.00 Freshly made nixtamalized tortilla with Oaxaca cheese.
- Chichadilla $14.00 8" flour tortilla with caramelized Oaxaca cheese, chicharron verde (pork), pickled onions.
- Gringa $16.00 8" flour tortilla caramelized Oaxaca cheese, pork al pastor.
- Mushroom Quesadilla $14.00 8" flour tortilla, Oaxaca cheese, sautéed cremini mushrooms with lime, and cilantro.
- Toby Special $14.00 Toby's favorite menu item!!! 8" flour tortilla, caramelized Oaxaca cheese, shrimp Mazatlan style, with beer cheese sauce and bacon.
- Combination Quesadilla $16.00 8" flour tortilla, caramelized Oaxaca cheese, with chicharron salsa verde (pork), shrimp and poblano pepper. Peanut chipotle sauce. (ALLERGEN WARNING)
- Carne Asada Quesadilla $16.00 8" flour tortilla, caramelized Oaxaca cheese, carne asada, caramelized onion and salsa verde.
- Campechana $17.00 Famous taco from Monterrey!!! 8" flour tortilla, caramelized Oaxaca cheese, pork al pastor and carne asada. Slices of avocado.
- Roadkill Quesadilla $15.00 8" flour tortilla, caramelized Oaxaca cheese with *roadkill (sautéed pork with tomatoes, onion and serrano pepper.) *In Monterrey, Mexico we call it "atropellado".
- Fried Chicken Quesadilla $16.00
- QuesaBirria Quesadilla $16.00 The new sensation!!! 8" flour tortilla, melted Oaxaca cheese, with beef. Birria sauce on the side.
Bakery
- Churros $10.00 House-Made Churros – Crafted with the finest ingredients and an family recipe, our churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted to perfection.
- Bunuelos $8.00
- Flan $10.00 A silky, velvety custard made with the finest ingredients, our house flan is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a decadent caramel topping. A classic Mexican dessert, crafted with tradition and care, that melts in your mouth with every spoonful.
Chips & Salsas & Other Stuff To Go
- Small Bag of Chips $4.00
- Large Bag Of Chips $7.00
- Tortillas Corn (14) $4.00 Made with organic blue corn nixtamal masa.
- Masa (lb) $4.00
- 4oz Salsa of Choice $2.00 Enjoyed our complimentary salsa sampler? Craving more? Enjoy 4oz of your salsa of choice.
- Pint Peanut Chipotle Salsa $8.00 Smoky chipotle meets roasted peanuts for a creamy, rich salsa with a kick. Mild to hot. Contains peanuts
- Pint Salsa Habanero $8.00 Sweet roasted carrots blended with fiery habaneros. For heat lovers only!
- Pint Salsa Verde $8.00 Tomatillo & serrano-based with a zesty, bright flavor and a smooth finish. Mild and super versatile
- Pint Salsa Roja $8.00 Classic red salsa made with fire-roasted tomatoes and a touch of oregano. Warm, savory, and mildly spicy with a deep, earthy flavor. Mild to hot
Salsas and Extras
- 4oz Salsa Verde $2.00 Tomatillo & serrano-based with a zesty, bright flavor and a smooth finish. Mild and super versatile
- 4oz Salsa Peanut Chipotle $2.00 Smoky chipotle meets roasted peanuts for a creamy, rich salsa with a kick. Mild to hot. Contains peanuts
- 4oz Salsa Roja $2.00 Classic red salsa made with fire-roasted tomatoes and a touch of oregano. Warm, savory, and mildly spicy with a deep, earthy flavor. Mild to hot
- 4oz Salsa Habanero $2.00 Sweet roasted carrots blended with fiery habaneros. For heat lovers only!
- Side of Pickled Onion 2oz $1.00 Lime pickled onions
- Side of Crema 2oz $1.00
- Side of Raw Onion 2oz $1.00
- Side of Grilled Onion 2oz $1.00
- Side of Honey 2oz $1.00
- Side of Cilantro 2oz $1.00
- Side of Almond Aioli 2oz $1.00
- Side of Salsa Negra 2oz $1.00
- Side of Queso Fresco 2oz $1.00
Beverages
Added November 4, 2026 · Restaurant website · source (opens in new tab)
House Spirits
- BTL Emilia Vodka (750ml) $28.00 House-made Vodka, made from corn. Distilled 6 times. 80 proof (40% ABV). Maximum of three bottles per person per day.
- BTL Dorotea Gin (750ml) $29.00
- BTL Dorotea Makers Mark Barrel Aged Gin $39.00 Aged to perfection in freshly emptied Maker’s Mark bourbon barrels, this special edition of our signature Dorotea Gin bridges the worlds of gin and whiskey. Aromas of charred oak, vanilla, and caramel intertwine with Dorotea’s vibrant botanicals—juniper, citrus peel, and Mexican herbs—for a smooth, complex spirit with a warm finish. Sip it neat, over ice, or in an Old Fashioned twist to fully appreciate its depth and craftsmanship.
- BTL Dorotea Frey Ranch Rye Barrel Aged Gin $39.00 Rested in ex–Frey Ranch bourbon barrels from Nevada’s grain-to-glass distillery, this limited release of Dorotea Gin reveals a luxurious balance between bright botanicals and rich whiskey character. Notes of toasted grain, honey, and citrus mingle with the gin’s signature juniper and Mexican herbs, creating a silky, full-bodied spirit with a lingering, slightly smoky finish.
- BTL Dorotea Special Blend #1 Barrel Aged Gin by Nixtaco $39.00 A one of a kind blend of three Dorotea barrel-finished gins. A unique blend between makers mark, Frey ranch rye, and new American oak bring complex notes of oak, vanilla, and spice all wrapped around Doroteas bright botanicals.
- BTL Orange Moonshine $18.00 A bright, citrus-forward spirit made from grains, oranges, and limes—no sugar added on purpose, so you control the sweetness. Crisp, clean, and full of character, it’s the perfect base for margaritas and creative cocktails. A true staple for any bar aficionado.
House Mixes
- Nixtaco Michelada Mix $12.00 Nixtaco's orginal receipe includes tomato juice, lime juice, chiles and spices. Makes 5 servings (aprox). 750ml/ 25.3oz
Soft Drinks
- Coca-Cola, Bottle $5.00 Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
- Mexican Sprite, Bottle $5.00 Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
- Diet Coke, Can $5.00 Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
- Squirt Bottle $5.00
- Jarritos $5.00
- Lagunitas Hop Water $5.00 This is an IPA-inspired sparkling beverage steeped in craft brewing tradition that's zero-alcohol, zero-carbohydrate, and zero-calorie.
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