Mama Tigre Menu Prices 2026: Full Menu & Signature Items

A typical meal at Mama Tigre runs roughly $55–$80 per person with sharing plates, a main, a cocktail and dessert. Tacos are ordered in pairs at $14–$17; ceviches and aguachiles are $16–$23; sharing mains are $26–$48. Cocktails are $12–$18. The menu is designed for sharing, so ordering 2–3 snacks, a ceviche, a taco round and one large plate between two people is a natural progression.

Mama Tigre is known for three things: its ceviches and aguachile (particularly the Aguachile Negro and Verde), its street-style tacos (the Carnitas and Cochinita Pibil are standouts), and its agave cocktail programme — tequila and mezcal-focused, with the house Mama Tigre Margarita as the signature drink. The vibrant, colourful restaurant atmosphere and bold, unapologetically spicy flavours are what make it distinctive.

Aguachile is a Mexican seafood dish originating in the coastal state of Sinaloa — raw shrimp (or other seafood) cured in a fiery, citrus-heavy green or black sauce made with fresh chillies, lime, cucumber and herbs. It's similar to ceviche but considerably spicier and more pungent, with a shorter curing time. Mama Tigre's Aguachile Verde ($22) is made with serrano chilli and is genuinely spicy; the Aguachile Negro ($23) uses dried chillis, squid ink and chipotle for a smoky, deep heat.

Yes — the menu has strong plant-based options. Vegan dishes include the Guacamole y Totopos ($12), Totopos con Salsa Trio ($9), Elotes Asados (can be adapted), Ceviche Vegano ($16), Tacos de Hongos ($14), all the rice and bean sides, and the Paleta de Mango y Chamoy dessert. Vegetarians will also find Quesadillas de Huitlacoche, Enchiladas de Frijoles, Tlayuda Vegetariana and most desserts on the menu.

The most consistently praised tacos are the Tacos de Cochinita Pibil ($16) — Yucatán-style citrus-achiote slow-roasted pork with habanero and pickled pink onion — and the Tacos de Carnitas ($15) with salsa verde. For fish, the Tacos de Pescado ($16) are a reliable Baja-style choice. All tacos are served in pairs on corn tortillas.

Mama Tigre's cocktail programme focuses on agave spirits — tequila and mezcal. The signature drink is the Mama Tigre Margarita ($16) — blanco tequila, fresh lime and agave with a salted rim. The Spicy Watermelon Margarita ($17) with serrano chilli is a crowd favourite. For mezcal drinkers, the Oaxacan Old Fashioned ($18) and Mezcal Negroni ($17) are standouts. Non-alcoholic: rotating house aguas frescas ($7) — hibiscus, tamarind, cucumber-lime or horchata.

Reservations are recommended for evenings and weekends — Mama Tigre fills quickly, especially Thursday through Saturday. Walk-in spots are occasionally available at the bar. The restaurant's booking system is on its official website. Group bookings (6+) should book in advance with as much lead time as possible.

Leche de tigre (tiger's milk) is the citrus-based marinade left over after making ceviche — a highly flavoured liquid of lime juice, fish juices, ají amarillo, ginger, salt and cilantro. In Peru it's considered a delicacy and is sometimes served as a shot. At Mama Tigre it forms the acidic base for the ceviches and tiradito. It's responsible for the tangy, spicy, bright flavour profile that defines the ceviche programme.