Hugo's Invitados Menu

Welcome to Hugo's Invitados, a premier Mexican restaurant nestled in the heart of Irving, TX. Here, guests embark on a culinary journey featuring an imaginative menu crafted by Executive Chef Natalio Charles. Start with their rich Red Pepper Bisque, a delightful blend of roasted bell pepper and succulent Pacific shrimp, or savor the traditional Tlalpeño, filled with comforting chicken and fresh herbs.

• Salads: Refreshing choices like Arugula Joven and Kale y Quinoa offer vibrant flavors and healthy options with tender proteins.
• Entrees: Indulge in the Wagyu Carne Asada, boasting a perfectly grilled sirloin paired with rich accompaniments.
• Atmosphere: The restaurant's inviting environment enhances the dining experience, making it ideal for both special occasions and relaxed evenings.

With excellent service and unforgettable flavors, Hugo's Invitados is a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking gourmet Mexican cuisine.

Appetizers

• Mexican Avocado Toast

  Corn masa patty, salsa roja botanera, avocado, & queso fresco

• Pork Belly Chicharrón

  Seared berkshire pork belly with tomatillo de milpa sauce and crema oaxaqueña, served with house-made corn tortillas

• Veracruz Tuna Tartare

  House-cured ahi tuna, olive-tomato vinaigrette, capers, grape tomato, & avocado

• Seared Herb Panela

  Herb panela and roasted green salsa, choice of nopal and corn, grilled vegetables, or rajas con chorizo

• Barbacoa

  Braised lean wagyu beef cheek and red guajillo cascabel salsa with house-made corn tortillas

• Smoked Salmon Nachos

  Herbal avocado puree, smoked salmon, mango relish & mango habanero yogurt

• Mayan Hummus

  Trio of avocado, red beet, and pumpkin seed hummus with house-made tortilla flatbreads

• Texas Red Snapper Ceviche

  Prickly pear-cured texas red snapper and jumbo lump crab, served with mango, avocado relish, & mango serrano sauce

• Ceviche Fresco

  House-cured striped bass, fresh mango, corn, jalapeño, red pearl onions, & fresh purepecha avocado

Soups

• Red Pepper Bisque

  Creamy roasted red bell pepper and Pacific shrimp soup with micro cilantro

• Tlalpeño

  Traditional Mexican chicken soup, avocado, garbanzo, carrot, celery, epazote and chipotle broth, with baked tortilla strips & lime juice

• Natalio's

  A seasonal fresh feature from Executive Chef Natalio Charles. Ask your server for details.

SALADS

• Arugula Joven

  Baby arugula, avocado, berries, celery leaf, agave vinaigrette, pumpkin seeds, & queso de rancho. Protein additions available.

• Kale y Quinoa

  Organic quinoa, kale, tomato, mango, avocado, black beans, corn, chayote, queso fresco ,serrano, & mango vinaigrette. Protein additions available.

• House

  Romaine hearts, kale, tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, onions, lime, and queso fresco with agave vinaigrette, & olive oil. Protein additions available.

• Mozzarella-Tomato Cactus Salad

  Sliced steak tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, baby cactus relish, salted pumpkin seeds, & cilantro-basil pesto. Protein additions available.

SIDES

• Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Bacon

• Mexican Quinoa

• Pearl Onion Guiso

• Huitlacoche Casserole

• Grilled Vegetables

• Tamal de Rajas

• Sautéed Swiss Chard-Corn Salad

• Elote

• Red Cabbage

• Poblano Rajas Enchilada

• Marco's Plate

  A large group shareable portion of our organic grilled vegetables

• Serrano Cauliflower Mash

ENTREES

• Wagyu Carne Asada

  Ancho chile-marinated wood-grilled wagyu flap sirloin with poblano rajas enchilada & pearl onion guiso

• Crackling Pollo

  Free-range pan-roasted chicken, lemongrass rice, cucumber salad, & charred tomatillo salsa

• Market Fish

  Boneless seasoning whole fish, Indian black rice, chopped clams, peppers, asparagus, & veracruz sauce

• Pork Tomahawk

  All-natural mulato chile-marinated pork tomahawk, sautéed swiss chard-corn salad, yellow tomato coulis, & serrano chile oil

• Black Paella

  Veracruz paella, black rice, salmon, striped bass, clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, chicken, pork chorizo, & charred tomatillo salsa

• Salmon a la Parrilla

  Guajillo-marinated fire-grilled Atlantic salmon with Mexican rice peperonata & cilantro poblano sauce

• Chilean Seabass

  Jerez and piloncillo-glazed Chilean seabass with red cabbage casserole, turkey bacon, peppers, yellow corn, & yellow bell-banana pepper couli

• Bone-In Ribeye

  Wood-grilled bone-in ribeye with Swiss chard huitlacoche casserole & pomegranate-guajillo demi

• Seafood Chile Relleno

  Roasted poblano stuffed with fresh-caught seafood picadillo with julienne chayote peppers, yellow corn, fuji apples, black beans, & sweet onion yellow tomato couli

• Scallops with Corn Trufa

  Pan-seared diver scallops, sautéed huitlacoche, corn, tomato, & poblano yogurt

• Veal Chambarete

  Slow-braised grass-fed veal shank, cauliflower mash, fingerling potatoes, & Oaxacan tomatillo de milpa sauce.

• Red Snapper

  Pan-seared red snapper, jumbo lump crab meat, squash blossoms, chayote, mango, & fingerling potatoes in a white wine chilpachole sauce

• Breakfast Casserole

  Layers of corn tortillas with free-range chicken, two sunny side eggs, rice, black beans & tomatillo salsa

• Half Rack of Lambs

  Chile pasilla-marinated charred Australian half rack of lamb, ranchero Brussels sprouts, avocado-serrano puree, & pasilla lamb jus

Tacos/Enchiladas

• Green Salsa Chicken Tacos

  Rotisserie chicken, tomatillo de milpa sauce, poblanos, tomatillo relish, cabbage, & agave onion

• Smoked Brisket Tacos

  House-smoked brisket, baby kale, tomatillo-pineapple relish, & avocado habanero sauce

• Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

  Pan-seared Pacific shrimp, cabbage, cilantro yogurt, mango relish, avocado puree, & chipotle aioli

• Seafood Enchiladas

  Scallops, clams, shrimp, striped bass, salmon, chihuahua cheese, pickled cabbage, & chile ancho salsa

• Chicken Tomatillo Enchiladas

  Chicken, poblanos, bell peppers, queso ranchero, cilantro, & milpa tomatillo sauce

• Brisket Ahumado Enchiladas

  House-smoked brisket, poblanos, bell peppers, roasted onions, queso ranchero, & chile morita sauce