Bistro Mariposa Menu

Bistro Mariposa brings contemporary Latin and Mexican/Southwestern dining to Black Hawk with a menu built around bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and elevated takes on regional favorites. Guests will find tapas, hand-pressed blue corn tortilla tacos, USDA Prime steaks, fajitas, seafood, and desserts, with standout dishes including tableside guacamole, duck empanadas, shrimp ceviche, char-broiled carne asada, prime filet mignon, seafood enchiladas, and the tableside Chocolate Bomb Flambé.

Located on the third floor of Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk, Bistro Mariposa pairs a casual dining atmosphere with a lively, modern Latin restaurant experience. The restaurant also features margaritas, mezcal and tequila-forward cocktails, food-friendly wines, and Colorado craft brews, making it a standout choice for dinner, drinks, and upscale casual dining in Black Hawk.

For restaurant details, hours, and reservations, visit the Bistro Mariposa restaurant page.

TAPAS

FRY BREAD ESQUITES - 12
Charred Corn, Cotija Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Lime

GUACAMOLE - 15
Jalapeño, Red Onion, Herbs, Lime, Queso Fresco, Chicharrón (Prepared Tableside)

YUCA FRIES - 9
Smoked Garlic Mayo, Chimichurri

DUCK EMPANADAS WITH PLUM SAUCE - 19
Blue Corn Masa, Duck Confit, Wild Mushroom, Lemon Chipotle Plum Sauce, Sweet Potato Purée

COCONUT LIME SHRIMP CEVICHE* - 22
Avocado, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Lime Coconut Broth, Macha Oil

MOLTEN CHEESE - 17
Spanish Chorizo, Hatch Chile, Wild Mushroom, Chimichurri, Blue Corn Tortillas

PAN SEARED SHRIMP - 21
Guacamole, Tomato Macha, Lime, Blue Corn Tortillas

GRILLED OYSTERS HALF DOZEN* - 30
Bacon Relish, Chipotle Mignonette

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER - 15
Romesco Sauce, Cauliflower Purée, Toasted Pepitas, Chimichurri, Red Onion Dust

SOUP & SALADS

LOBSTER CORN CHOWDER - 19
Guajillo Chile Foam, Roasted Corn Relish

BABY KALE SALAD - 15
Avocado, Manchego Cheese, Tomato Macha, Orange Segments, Toasted Pepita-Balsamic Vinaigrette

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD - 14
Cotija Cheese, Fry Bread, Red Onion, Cilantro Slaw, Charred Corn, Anaheim Chile-Anchovy Dressing

TACOS

All Tacos Served on Hand-Pressed Blue Corn Tortillas
Select One Style of Three Per Order

PRIME CARNE ASADA* - 20
Black Garlic & Pomegranate Reduction, Avocado Purée, Roasted Corn, Charred Queso Fresco

WILD MUSHROOM AND KALE - 15
Braised Guajillo Mushrooms, Black Bean, Pickled Onion, Manchego Cheese

GRILLED SHRIMP - 21
Mango Habanero Salsa, Radish Salad, Creamy Chimichurri

CHICKEN AL PASTOR - 16
Pickled Onion, Salsa Roja, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese

LOBSTER TAIL - MP
Mojo Garlic Butter, White Wine, Green Onion, Pickled Red Cabbage

SMOKED PORK - 17
Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, Mulato Sauce, Savoy Cabbage Slaw

STEAK

U.S.D.A Prime Beef presented with Chimichurri Yuca Fries & Red Wine Chipotle Bone Marrow Reduction

PRIME NY STRIP 16 oz - 75

PRIME FILET MIGNON 8 oz - 74

PRIME TOMAHAWK RIBEYE 36 oz For 2 - 195
Chimichurri, Macha, Red Wine Chipotle Bone Marrow Reduction, Smashed Fingerling Potatoes (Presented Tableside)

MAINS

PRIME CHAR-BROILED CARNE ASADA* - 38
Prime Churrasco Steak, Pickled Red Onions & Cucumbers, Charred Spring Onion, Avocado, Roasted Tomato, Blue Corn Tortillas

SALMON* - 34
Achiote Marinade, Cauliflower Purée, Mushroom, Charred Broccolini, Macha Pico de Gallo

ROASTED HALF CHICKEN - 32
Fingerling Potatoes, Wild Mushroom, Charred Broccolini, Roasted Tomato, Criolla Sauce

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS - 39
Shrimp, Crab, Crème Fraîche, Guajillo Sauce, Micro Greens

PAN SEARED FISH OF THE DAY - 38
Coconut Chipotle Curry, Coriander Crème Fraîche, Charred Lime, Rice & Beans

STUFFED CHILE - 24
Stuffed Poblano Pepper, Aji Amarillo Cream Sauce, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro Radish Salad

PORK TOMAHAWK - 45
Sweet Potato Purée, Charred Broccolini, Grilled Mushroom, Honey Chipotle Demi-Glace

FAJITAS

Bell Peppers, Onions, Saffron Rice, Blue Corn Tortillas, Black Beans, Queso Fresco

MARINATED SKIRT STEAK* - 38

CHICKEN ASADO - 32

SIDES

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE BOMB FLAMBÉ - 18
Chocolate Mousse, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Dulcey Crème, Hibiscus Meringue (Prepared Tableside)

DULCE DE TRES LECHE - 14
Caramelia Cream, Agave Lime Strawberries, Ruby Strawberry Sherbet

CHOCOLATE FLAN - 14
Rompope Liqueur Custard, Vanilla Bean, Roasted Pineapple, Abuelita Chocolate Crumble

SWEET CORN ICE CREAM SANDWICH - 13
Horchata Fried Ice Cream, Corn Cake, Spiced Caramel Corn, Guava Caramel

CAJETA COCONUT CHEESECAKE - 13
Coconut Lime Sorbet, Candied Mangos, Coconut Anglaise, Coconut Tuile

CHURROS - 12
Spiced Cinnamon Chocolate, Caramel Sauce, Mango Coulis

DESSERT WINE

Olivares Dulce Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain - 14
lnniskillin Ice Wine, Niagara, Canada Vidal - 21
Cabernet Franc - 25
Volpaia, Vinsanto del Chianti Classico, Italy - 15

MARGARITAS

NUESTRA CASA - 15
Suerte Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Agave, Fresh Lime Juice

BLOOD ORANGE - 15
Suerte Reposado Tequila, Blood Orange Purèe, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice

LA GRANADA - 15
Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, Pomegranate Juice, Fresh Lime Juice

SMOKE SIGNAL - 15
Union Mezcal Uno, Grand Marnier, Agave, Fresh Lime Juice

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

SMOKING STINGER - 25
Jalapeño-Sage Infused Deleón Reposado
Tequila, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur,
Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Scorpion

SWEET VENOM - 20
Jalapeño- Infused Leblon Cachaça, Lime,
Sugar, Float of Tingala

MIDNIGHT FLOWER - 20
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Lost Explorer 8-Year
Espadín Mezcal, Giffard Crème de Violette,
Pomegranate Juice, Fresh Lime Juice

BARREL-AGED MEXICAN CORN
OLD FASHIONED - 20
Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Nixta Licor de Elote,
Agave, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Orange
Bitters, Corn Shoots

CARAJILLO - 20
Casamigos Añejo Tequila, Mr. Black Cold
Brew Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43, Espresso

SANGRIA - 15
Merlot, Courvoisier, Granny Smith Apple,
Orange, Lemon, Strawberry

20% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more.

*Menu Advisory: Consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked animal foods, or animal foods that are not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (such as meat, poultry, eggs, milk, seafood or shellfish) poses a potential health risk to everyone, especially the elderly, young children under the age of four years, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking or processing of foods to eliminate pathogens reduces the risk of illness. The Following Major Food Allergens are Used as Ingredients: Milk, Egg, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soy & Sesame. Please notify staff for more information about these ingredients

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TAPAS

SOUP & SALADS

TACOS

STEAK

MAINS

FAJITAS

SIDES

DESSERTS

DESSERT WINE

MARGARITAS

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS