Encina Dallas Menu
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Dinner - Appetizers
granbury gold pimento cheese, sweet tea gastrique
dates, blue cheese, bacon, apple butter
deviled egg puree, crispy capers, pickled celery
3 cheeses, bread, dried fruit, honey, pickles, onion jam
sorghum butter, brazos valley feta
white bean hummus, goat labneh, fried olives, zaatar cucumbers, pickled padrons, fried bread
sweet potato bbq sauce
cherry mustard, jalapeno puree, coconut
goat cheese, grapes, arugula
housemade sausage & banana peppers
lime, sea salt
orange-pequillo creme fraiche, foccacia
Dinner - Salads
lardons, blue cheese, pecan granola, green goddess
grapefruit, almonds, feta, greens
Dinner - Entrees
poblano-cheddar grits, bacon & tomato braised collard greens
sour cream whipped potatoes, blue cheese butter
avocado salad, orange, lemon, herbs
chile & chorizo braised black-eyed peas, crumbled cornbread
comeback creek squash succotash, poblano caramel
short rib, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, snap peas
curried butternut squash puree, coconut, cauliflower chermoula
Dinner - Desserts
toasted marshmallow, ginger, pepitas
chocolate anglaise, jam, butter pecan ice cream
Drinks - Cocktails
Espresso, Vodka, Housemade Coffee Liqueur
Bombay Sapphire, Suze, St. Germain, Tarragon, Lemon
Leblon Cachaca, Green Chartreuse, Basil, Lime, Black Pepper
Mezcal, Velvet Falernum, Coconut, Lime, Agave
Cimarron Blanco, Aperol, Sweet Peppers, Dill, Lime, Tajin Salt
Strawberry & Rosemary Vodka, Grand Poppy, Lemon, Bubbles
Absolut Elyx Vodka, Waterloo Gin, Lillet Blanc
Bourbon, Allspice Dram, Angostura, Orange Oils
Woodford Rye, Coffee Infused Martini & Rossi Bitter, Sweet Vermouth
Aberfeldy 12yr Single Malt, Gran Classico, Seasonal Jam, Lemon
Plantation Overproof Rum, Park Cognac, Benedictine, Apple Shrub, Cinnamon
Drinks - Rosé
Drinks - White
Drinks - Red
Drinks - Port
Drinks - Bourbon & Whiskey
Drinks - Scotch
Drinks - Tequila, Mezcal & Sotol
Drinks - Gin
Drinks - Rum
Drinks - Vodka
Drinks - Other Spirits
Drinks - Beer
Valentine's Day 2022 - Appetizers
almond romesco, chow chow
brown butter, black truffle
deviled egg puree, pickled celery, crispy capers, focaccia
cherry mustard, jalapeno puree, coconut
lemon, herbs, radish
marinated cucumber salad, soy, orange, fennel, fresnos
cocktail sauce, lemon curd, coconut, cilantro
granbury gold pimento cheese, sweet tea gastrique
Valentine's Day 2022 - Entrees
parsnip puree, apples, almonds, blood orange, bacon, celery
mascarpone whipped potatoes, citrus pecan gremolata, tobacco onions
braised rabbit, swiss chard, butternut squash, black truffle, parmesan
poblano cheddar grits, bacon & tomato braised collards
root vegetable mash, arugula salad
roasted mushrooms, leeks, pecorino, banana peppers
baba ganoush, crispy sunchokes, pomegranate
Valentine's Day 2022 - Desserts
cajeta, ice cream
berries, toasted coconut
strawberry, pecan granola
Brunch - Food
lardons, pecan granola, blue cheese, yogurt-herb dressing
avocado, fennel, feta, orange, sunflower seeds
goat cheese, roasted grapes, arugula
bacon, eggs, leeks, basil, banana peppers
bacon, avocado, tomato, greens, poblano, cheddar, sunny egg, challah bun
butterscotch, salted butter, cajeta, bacon
felix's salsa, potatoes, scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, pico, queso fresco
strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, thyme, lemon, coconut
house-ground burger, egg, bacon, sharp cheddar, arugula, creole spread
cheddar grits, patty's salsa, sunny eggs
beef cheek pastrami, deviled egg puree, pimento cheese
squash, green tomato, feta, arugula
Brunch - Cocktails
Espresso, Vodka, Housemade Coffee Liqueur
strawberry-infused aperol, st. germain, rhubarb bitters, bubbles
bloody mary mix, olive juice, vodka
tomatillo, serrano, pineapple, cilantro, lime, mezcal
red wine, plantation rum, orange juice, ginger, fruit
still austin rye gin, arugula, cucumber, lime
Strawberry & Rosemary Vodka, Grand Poppy, Lemon, Bubbles
gin, lemon, bubbles
jameson cold brew, coffee, aztec chocolate bitters, orange bitters, cream, cinnamon
Woodford Rye, Coffee Infused Martini & Rossi Bitter, Sweet Vermouth
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Encina, located at 614 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208, presents a thoughtful and well-curated reflection of modern American dining with a strong seasonal and regional influence. The dinner appetizers set the tone with refined yet comforting choices such as A Bar N Beef Cheek Pastrami, Devils on Horseback, 44 Farms Steak Tartare, Cheese Plate, and Skillet Cornbread, all of which highlight quality sourcing and balanced flavors. Salads like Comeback Creek Tomato and Roasted Beet provide lighter, fresh contrasts before moving into satisfying entrées including Berkshire Pork Chop, 44 Farms NY Strip, Beer Battered Catfish, Roasted Rainbow Trout, and Windy Meadows Chicken Thighs, showcasing a range from hearty meats to delicately prepared seafood. Desserts such as PSL Panna Cotta and Bread Pudding offer a comforting and elegant close to the meal.
The beverage program is equally impressive, featuring cocktails like the Espresso Martini, The Kincaid, Leona River Mokonuts, and Cactus Jack, alongside a carefully selected wine list that includes Poe, Rosé, California 2018, whites such as Adelsheim, Chardonnay, Willamette, Oregon 2019 and Tatomer, Grüner Veltliner, Santa Barbara, California 2017, and an extensive lineup of Pinot Noir reds like Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California 2018 and Flowers, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California 2018. Spirits lovers will also appreciate the depth across bourbon, scotch, tequila, gin, rum, vodka, and beer selections. Seasonal offerings, such as the Valentine’s Day 2022 menu with dishes like Mushroom & Goat Cheese Croquettes, Braised Short Ribs, and Goat Cheese Cheesecake, as well as a relaxed brunch lineup featuring Breakfast Flatbread, Egg Sandwich, and brunch cocktails like Strawberry Aperol Spritz and Bloody Mary, further reinforce Encina’s versatility. Overall, the menu feels cohesive and confident, making Encina a standout destination for both casual brunches and memorable dinners.