Cottonwood Cafe

222 Berkeley St, Boston MA 02116 Today's hours: 5:30 pm-8:45 pm cottonwoodboston.com (617) 247-2225

Cuisines and Dishes at Cottonwood Cafe:

Southwestern
American

Menu for Cottonwood Cafe

Appetizers

Cowboy Potstickers $6.95
Crispy chicken and herb dumplings, served with our four chili sauce.
Fiesta Combo $18.95
A sampling of Cowboy Potstickers, Snakebites, and Absolut Heat Wings.
Snakebites $8.95
Three jalapenos stuffed with shrimp and Jack cheese, corn-breaded, and quick-fried. Served with Cottonwood's fresh cilantro mayonnaise.
Ultimate Nachos $10.95
Corn tortilla chips topped with cheese, pico, scallions, beans, black olives, jalapenos, sour cream and guacamole. Add chicken or steak for an additional charge.
Grilled Mesa Shrimp $9.95
Marinated shrimp, grilled and chilled, served with cilantro mayo and lemon wedges.
Sea of Cortez Calamari $9.95
Quick fried and served with ancho sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.
Artichoke and Spinach Dip $9.95
Served warm with fresh veggies, crispy bagel chips, and tortilla chips.
Absolut Heat Wings $9.95
Boneless crispy chicken tenders tossed in a spicy habanero chili, Absolut Pepper vodka sauce, and served with Gorgonzola dressing.
Chips and Salsa $2.95

Beverages & Conveniences

Nestle Purelife Bottled Water (16.9oz.) $1.85
Sprite (12oz. Cans) $1.25
Chafing Dish Set-Up $15.00
One wire stand, one full size aluminum pan and two burners
12 Cans of Coke $15.00
Coke (12oz. Cans) $1.25
6 + 6 (6 cans of Coke and 6 cans of Diet Coke) $15.00
Diet Coke (12oz. Cans) $1.25
12 Cans of Diet Coke $15.00
Paper Plate and Utensil Kit $0.15
One plate and a utensils kit.
Catering Spoon $0.50
Disposable White Tablecloth $3.00

Desserts

Chocolate Nachos $7.50
White and dark chocolate mousse-dipped butter cookies, topped with fresh fruit salsa.
Sunset Flan $6.50
Simply stated: smooth, rich, and irresistable.
Chocolate Pecan Pie $5.95
A traditional favorite with butter cookie crust and whipped cream.

Entrees

Black Angus Strip Steak $25.95
Grilled and garnished with rosemary jalapeno butter, accompanied by roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and sliced tomatoes with basil, radicchio and gorgonzola.
Fire and Spice $19.95
Grilled red chile sausage and marinated shrimp. Served on cracked-black pepper fettuccine tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, fresh jalapenos, gaeta olives and a roasted shallot cream sauce.
Enchiladas Verdes (Cafe Size) $11.95
Our famous enchiladas with grilled chicken, Jack cheese, scallions, and pico de gallo. Baked in a soft corn tortilla and served with tomatillo green sauce, achiote rice, ranch beans, guacamole, mixed greens, and sour cream.
Cottonwood Mixed Grill (Cafe Size) $12.95
Traditional mixed grill, open flame grilled, with breast of chicken, pork loin and steak. Served with peppers, onions, pico de gallo, rice, ranch beans, and flour tortillas.
Barbacoa $18.95
Marinated shrimp and chicken breast grilled and served in Cottonwood's house-made bourbon-barbecue sauce, served with a baked banana, ensalada mixta, and achiote rice.
Tostadas Verdes $9.95
Crisp flour tortilla shell filled with cumin seed-lime vinaigrette, tossed greens, and topped with cheese, olives, pico de gallo, sour cream, and slices of chicken or steak.
Cottonwood Mixed Grill (Dinner Size) $19.95
Chicken breast, pork loin, and steak, grilled to order over an open flame, and served with achiote rice, ranch beans, sauteed peppers, onions, and warm flour tortillas.
Pulled Pork Burrito $9.95
Tender barbecued pork baked in a flour tortilla, with rice and beans, topped with cheese.
Cottonwood Enchiladas (Dinner Size) $18.95
Baked with Jack cheese, served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Chicken Quesadilla $9.95
Grilled chicken, pico de gallo, black olives, scallions and jalapenos folded in a crisp flour tortilla with cheese and sour cream.
Chicken Diablo (Spicy!) $18.95
Chicken tenders sauteed with sherry, butter, sweet and hot peppers, heirloom beans, bacon, onions, and pico de gallo. Served with rice and tortillas.
Vegetable Enchiladas (Cafe Size) $11.95
Blue corn tortillas filled with assorted veggies and a mix of cheddar and Jack cheese, topped with red chile tomato sauce and sour cream.
Chaco Canyon Salad $9.95
Julienned chicken breast in a salad with red onions, apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, tossed greens and a soy balsamic vinaigrette in a crispy flour tortilla.
Extra Shrimp $5.00
Extra Chicken $3.25
Extra Grilled Steak $4.00
Extra Pork $2.95
Extra Dipping Sauce $0.75
Add Cheese $0.50

Options

Restaurant Please Supply Paper Plates $0.00
Restaurant Please Supply Utensils and Napkins $0.00

Salads

Sante Fe Caesar Salad $7.95
Hearts of romaine tossed with red chile croutons and Asiago cheese in our house-made chipotle Caesar dressing.
Verdes Fresca Salad $7.95
Crisp greens topped with goat cheese, honey-toasted pine nuts, and red flame grapes in our house-made fresh herb vinaigrette.
Cottonwood House Salad $7.50
Crisp greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and shredded carrots with our house balsamic vinaigrette. Add toppings for an additional price.
Cottonwood Dinner Salad $12.00
Extra large portion of any salad with your choice of grilled chicken, steak, sauteed vegetables, shrimp, or salmon.
Extra Salad Dressing $0.00

Sandwiches

Ranch Burger $8.50
An 8 oz. ground sirloin patty cooked to order with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and ancho fries. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Zuni Roll $9.95
Smoked turkey, boar bacon, scallions, and melted Havarti cheese, rolled in a flour tortilla with raspberry chipotle sauce and ensalada mixta. Add guacamole for an additional charge.
Cottonwood Round Up $8.50
Grilled chicken, steak, or tuna salad, rolled in a red chile tortilla with crisp lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, and fries. Add guacamole for an additional charge.
Chicken Sandwich $9.95
Grilled breast of chicken on a French roll, with lettuce, tomato, and red onion, served with ancho fries. Choose from chipotle-basil mayonnaise or barbecue sauce. Add guacamole or cheese for an additional charge.
Steak Sandwich $11.50
Thin-sliced steak sauteed with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese, served on a French roll, with fries. Add guacamole for an additional charge.

Soups

Milagro Black Bean Soup $3.50
With cilantro and sherry.
Six Chile Chili $4.50
Cottonwood's fiery stew with Angus steak and six chile varieties. Your choice of a cup or bowl.

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Reviews for Cottonwood Cafe

Ratings and Reviews for Cottonwood Cafe

Feb 25 2011

Holson Y. via Yelp

Closed for good it seems? The website's domain is expired... BIG Bummer. Looks like my next favorite margarita/mexican/comfort-food restaurant is now...read more
Aug 23 2010

Christie L. via Yelp

We found this place on accident when new to the area. We weren't going to eat here at first because the menu was more Mexican and we were in the mood for a...read more
Aug 19 2010

Sarah T. via Yelp

I last ate here in June, but I know that it is now closed while they look for a new location as their lease expired. I went to Cottonwood for lunch one day...read more
Mar 02 2009

foodietoodie via Citysearch

I'm a local, and took my parents who are from out of town to Cottonwood. Having been around Boston restaurants for years, I've go...read more
Jan 06 2009

kasha22 via Citysearch

The food that I have ordered there has always been very good and their margaritas are awesome-not like the sugary sick inducing or...read more
Sep 26 2006

ccirricione via Citysearch

I dine at the Cottonwood Cafe everytime I visit Boston and have done so since my daughter attended BU in the early 90's. Although ...read more

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The Scene
Whether they're drawn to the award-winning Southwestern cuisine or the comfortable decor (think warm colors and a calming desert motif), a steady crowd of Back Bay workers and tourists keep business at the Cottonwood strong. Diners in the lengthy, window-lined dining room and the seasonal outdoor patio enjoy colorful views of the Hancock Tower's busy entrance, while the casual bar area features its own menu and an exceptional tequila selection.

The Food
To the layman, this is Tex-Mex with a twist. Snakebites (fried shrimp-stuffed jalapenos) and cowboy pot stickers (chicken and herb dumplings served with four-chili dipping sauce) are just two of the tasty appetizer choices, while flavorful salmon and black Angus steaks arrive sizzling off the kitchen's open grill. Desserts, including sinful chocolate nachos (white- and dark-chocolate mousses served with chocolate-dipped butter cookies), are not to be missed.

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