Hugo's Invitados Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Hugo's Invitados, a trendy and upscale cocktail bar in Irving, TX. This Mexican and seafood restaurant offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, making it suitable for all dietary preferences. The menu features dishes like brisket, lamb, and seafood enchiladas that have left customers raving about the flavors and quality. The decor is described as cool and artsy, with impeccable service from knowledgeable staff like Dylan and James. The signature dish, Hugo's Plate, is a must-try for sharing with friends. While some dishes like the seafood relleno may not meet expectations, the overall experience at Hugo's Invitados is outstanding. Happy hour specials, outdoor seating, and a full bar add to the vibrant atmosphere. For a swanky vibe and delicious food, Hugo's Invitados is a top choice in the area.
Appetizers
Mexican Avocado Toast
Corn masa patty, salsa roja botanera, avocado, & queso fresco
Pork Belly Chicharron
Seared berkshire pork belly with tomatillo de milpa sauce and crema oaxaquena, 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, jalapeno, red pearl onions, & fresh purepecha avocado
Red Pepper Bisque
Creamy roasted red bell pepper and Pacific shrimp soup with micro cilantro
Tlalpeno
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.
Soups
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.
Brussels Sprouts With Turkey Bacon
Mexican Quinoa
Pearl Onion Guiso
Huitlacoche Casserole
Grilled Vegetables
Tamal De Rajas
Sauteed 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
SIDES
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, sauteed 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, sauteed 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
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