Cafe Salsa Menu

9932 W 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525
  • LUNCH APERTIVOS

    • Guacamole

      Vegetarian friendly.
    • Queso Blanco

      Traditional Mexican Cheese Dip. Add chorizo for an additional charge.
    • Fiesta Grande

      A combination of beef taquitos, cheese quesadillas, and nachos. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
      $14.50
    • Chipotle Brussel Sprouts

      Flash fried Brussel sprouts tossed with chipotle sauce, topped with a balsamic glaze & shaved Parmesan cheese.
      $10.00
    • Quesabirria

      A cross between a taco & a quesadilla - 3 corn tortillas saturated in the juices of beef Birria stew are cooked to a crisp & stuffed with melted cheese & Birria.. Served with a Side of consommé.
      $17.00
    • Garnachas

      Our chips layered with beans and melted chihuahua cheese. Served with our mild ranchero sauce, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $10.50
    • Empanadas

      Beef or chorizo filled corn masa turnovers, topped with chihuahua cheese and ranchero sauce. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
      $12.00
    • Queso Fundido

      Mexican cheese fondue with pico de gallo in a crispy flour tortilla bowl with tortillas or chips. Vegetarian friendly.
      $11.50
    • Tuna Tostadas

      Seared Ahi Tuna, guacamole, chipotle cream sauce & cilantro on a bite sized tostada chip
      $14.50
    • Grilled Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp and avocado slices on baby greens accompanied by a basil mustard sauce.
      $13.50
    • Ceviche Del Mar

      Tilapia marinated in lime with tomatoes, chiles, onions, and avocados.
      $14.00
    • Cocktail De Camaron

      Tradtitional Mexican shrimp cocktail with avocado, cilantro, tomato, and onions.
      $14.00
    • Bang Bang Shrimp

      Flash fried shrimp dusted with a smokey garlic seasoning. Served with chipotle aioli.
      $14.00
  • LUNCH SOPAS

    • Caldo De Pollo

      Our classic chicken soup.
    • Soup of the Day

      Call to ask for our daily selection.
  • LUNCH ENSALADAS

    • Garden Salad

      Vegetarian friendly.
      $7.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Vegetarian friendly.
      $7.00
    • Taco Salad

      Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, chihuahua cheese, and seasoned beef or shredded chicken served in a crispy tortilla shell.
      $12.00
    • Mazatlan Salad

      Baby greens, blue cheese, tomatoes, granny smith apples, craisins, and walnuts with balsamic dressing. Vegetarian friendly.
      $13.00
    • Southwest Salad

      Strips of blackened chicken breasts with black beans, avocado, chihuahua cheese, red onions, tomatoes, and tortilla strips with an Italian lime Vinaigrette.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Chopped Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, red onions, avocado, tomatoes, grilled chicken, chunky blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic dressing.
      $14.00
  • LUNCH QUESADILLAS

    • Cheese

      Vegetarian friendly.
      $10.50
    • Grilled Chicken or Steak

      $15.00
    • BBQ Chicken

      $14.00
    • Chipotle Chicken

      With grilled onions, grilled green peppers, and chipotle sauce inside.
      $14.00
    • Chipotle Shrimp

      With grilled onions, grilled green peppers, and chipotle sauce inside.
      $16.75
    • Spinach and Chicken

      $14.00
    • Steak and Mushroom

      $14.75
    • Basil and Goat Cheese

      Vegetarian friendly.
      $13.00
    • Sweet Potato Quesadilla

      $13.50
  • LUNCH TACOS

    • Brisket Tacos

      moked Beef Brisket topped with pickled red onions & cilantro. Drizzled with our house BBQ sauce and lime crema. Choice of flour or corn torillas.
      $17.00
    • Beer Battered Tacos

      White Ale Beer Battered Wild Alaskan Pollock Topped with a chipotle cream sauce and a pineapple pico de gallo.
      $15.50
    • Tequila Shrimp Tacos

      Shrimp cooked in a tequila red sauce, topped with fresh cabbage Cilantro, avocado sauce & chipotle aioli.
      $17.00
    • Grilled Shrimp Tacos

      Two seasoned grilled shrimp tacos with our lime-cilantro vinaigrette cabbage and a creamy avocado sauce.
      $17.00
    • Blackened Mahi Tacos

      Blackened Mahi Mahi with creamy avocado ranch sauce & mango cabbage slaw. Choice of flour or corn tortillas. Served with rice and refried beans.
      $17.00
    • Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos

      Two fresh seared to order, topped with lime-cilantro cabbage salsa and guacamole.
      $17.00
    • Fried Avocado Tacos

      2 corn mesa battered avocado tacos with pico de gallo and chipotle mayo. Served with rice and beans on the side.
      $13.50
    • De Casa Tacos

      Choice of two ground beef, shredded chicken, or avocado, with lettuce cheese, and pico de gallo (tomatoes, onions, cilantro). Vegetarian options available.
      $10.00
    • Chargrilled Tacos

      Choice of two grilled steak or grilled chicken breast.
      $13.50
  • LUNCH ENCHILADAS

    • De Casa

      Choice of two ground beef, shredded chicken, beans, or cheese. Vegetarian options available.
      $10.75
    • Chargrilled

      Choice of two steak or chicken breast.
      $13.75
    • Spinach Chicken Mushroom

      Two freshly sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and grilled chicken breast topped with chihuahua cheese and our salsa verde.
      $13.75
    • Stuffed Crab Meat

      Two lump crab meat enchiladas.
      $18.00
    • Chile Relleno

      Crab stuffed poblano pepper covered in chihuahua cheese and creamy chipotle sauce.
      $18.00
  • LUNCH FLAUTAS

    • De Casa

      Three flute shaped ground beef or shredded chicken fried tacos topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, avocado, tomatillo salsa, and Parmesan cheese.
      $12.75
  • LUNCH BURRITOS

    • De Casa

      Choice of ground beef or shredded chicken served with beans and rice and the following; lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and refried beans.
      $12.00
    • Chargrilled

      Choice of grilled steak, chicken breast, or carnitas served with beans and rice and the following; lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and refried beans.
      $15.00
  • LUNCH PLATOS

    • Chicken Chipotle

      Chicken served with a spicy salsa of chipotle, green peppers, mushrooms, and onions topped with chihuahua cheese.
      $15.00
    • Chicken in Mole

      Strips of chicken breast in our classic mole sauce.
      $14.50
    • Chicken Limon

      Chicken breast topped with our lemon butter sauce.
      $15.00
    • Cochinita Pibil

      Roasted pork marinated with our pibil sauce served with rice, charro beans, and avocado slices.
      $15.00
    • Traditional Carnitas

      Tender pork cooked in a traditional copper pot.
      $15.00
    • Chile Relleno

      Chihuahua cheese stuffed poblano pepper, fried with our special batter. Vegetarian friendly.
      $13.00
    • Chile Relleno and Carne Asada

      A chile relleno and 1/2 portion of carne asada served with our ranchero santa fe sauce.
      $20.50
    • Carne Asada

      A skirt steak chargrilled to perfection.
      $19.50
    • Stuffed Carne Asada

      Carne asada stuffed with mushrooms, onions, and bacon served with our ranchero santa fe sauce.
      $21.50
    • Carne Asada A La Santa Fe

      Grilled steak diced with bacon, tomatoes and onions in our tangy chipotle sauce. Served with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce and tortillas on the side.
      $19.50
    • Carne Asada With Mushroom Salsa

      Grilled steak served on our chipotle mushroom salsa and choice of melted chihuahua cheese or blue cheese. Served with rice, beans, and choice of tortillas.
      $19.50
    • Mexican Shish-Ka-Bob

      Carne asada skewered with green peppers and onions served with ranchero sauce.
      $19.00
    • Grilled Rib-Eye

      16 oz. rib-eye with a spicy chipotle mushroom salsa and choice of blue cheese or chihuahua cheese. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.
      $34.00
    • Margarita Salmon

      Pan-seared wild caught salmon in our salsa rita served with mango salsa, garlic mashed potatoes, and veggies.
      $26.50
    • Camarones a la Diabla

      Sautéed garlic shrimp with a mild or spicy chipotle cream sauce.
      $20.00
    • Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

      Sautéed jumbo shrimp in a garlic, lime, and tomato sauce.
      $20.00
  • LUNCH FAJITAS

    • Portabella Mushroom

      Vegetarian friendly.
      $14.50
    • Chicken

      $14.50
    • Steak

      $16.50
    • Shrimp

      $17.50
    • Combo

      Choice of two steak, chicken, or portabella mushroom fajitas.
  • LUNCH COMBINACIÓN

    • Independence

      1/2 Order of fajitas, cheese quesadilla, and a flauta.
      $18.50
    • Fiesta

      Skirt steak shish-ka-bob, enchilada suiza and a cheese quesadilla.
      $18.50
    • Create Your Own

      Vegetarian options available.
  • LUNCH SANDWICHES & TORTAS

    • Chipotle Chicken Torta

      Grilled chicken breast topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, and our chipotle mayonnaise.
      $13.50
    • Milanesa Torta

      Breaded steak or chicken with onions, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, refried beans, and sour cream.
      $14.00
    • 1/2 lb. Steakburger

      Handmade, wood fired burger served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and dill pickle.
      $12.00
  • LUNCH SIDES

    • Guacamole

      $3.50
    • Beans

      $3.00
    • Fries

      $3.75
    • Avocado Slices

      $3.50
    • Spanish Rice

      $3.00
    • Rice & Beans

      $4.00
    • Grilled Jalapeño Peppers

      $2.50
    • Vegetables

      Sautéed zucchini, carrots, and squash.
      $4.00
    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

      $4.00
  • APERTIVOS

    • Guacamole

      Vegetarian friendly.
    • Queso Blanco

      Traditional Mexican Cheese Dip. Add chorizo for an additional charge.
    • Fiesta Grande

      A combination of beef taquitos, cheese quesadillas, and nachos. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
      $15.75
    • Chipotle Brussel Sprouts

      Flash fried Brussel sprouts tossed with chipotle sauce, topped with a balsamic glaze & shaved Parmesan cheese.
      $11.00
    • Quesabirria

      A cross between a taco & a quesadilla - 3 corn tortillas saturated in the juices of beef Birria stew are cooked to a crisp & stuffed with melted cheese & Birria.. Served with a Side of consommé.
      $17.00
    • Garnachas

      Our chips layered with beans and melted chihuahua cheese. Served with our mild ranchero sauce, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $11.00
    • Empanadas

      Beef or chorizo filled corn masa turnovers, topped with chihuahua cheese and ranchero sauce. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
      $13.25
    • Queso Fundido

      Mexican cheese fondue with pico de gallo in a crispy flour tortilla bowl with tortillas or chips. Vegetarian friendly.
      $13.00
    • Tuna Tostadas

      Seared Ahi Tuna, guacamole, chipotle cream sauce & cilantro on a bite sized tostada chip
      $15.50
    • Grilled Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp and avocado slices on baby greens accompanied by a basil mustard sauce.
      $15.75
    • Ceviche Del Mar

      Tilapia marinated in lime with tomatoes, chiles, onions, and avocados.
      $15.25
    • Cocktail De Camaron

      Tradtitional Mexican shrimp cocktail with avocado, cilantro, tomato, and onions.
      $15.25
    • Bang Bang Shrimp

      Flash fried shrimp dusted with a smokey garlic seasoning. Served with chipotle aioli.
      $15.25
  • SOPAS

    • Caldo de Pollo

      Our classic chicken soup.
    • Soup of the Day

      Call to ask for our daily selection.
  • ENSALADAS

    • Garden Salad

      $7.50
    • Caesar Salad

      $7.50
    • Taco Salad

      Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, chihuahua cheese, black beans, and seasoned beef or shredded chicken served in a crispy tortilla shell.
      $14.00
    • Mazatlan Salad

      Baby greens, blue cheese, tomatoes, granny smith apples, craisins, and walnuts with balsamic dressing.
      $15.00
    • Southwest Salad

      Strips of blackened chicken breasts with black beans, avocado, chihuahua cheese, red onions, tomatoes, and tortilla strips with an Italian lime Vinaigrette.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Chopped Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, red onions, avocado, tomatoes, grilled chicken, chunky blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic dressing.
      $16.00
  • QUESADILLAS

    • Cheese

      Vegetarian friendly.
      $12.00
    • Grilled Chicken or Steak

      $16.75
    • BBQ Chicken

      $15.25
    • Chipotle Chicken

      $16.50
    • Chipotle Shrimp

      $19.00
    • Spinach & Chicken

      $16.50
    • Steak & Mushroom

      $17.25
    • Basil & Goat Cheese

      $15.25
    • Sweet Potato Quesadilla

      $15.75
  • TACOS

    • Brisket Tacos

      moked Beef Brisket topped with pickled red onions & cilantro. Drizzled with our house BBQ sauce and lime crema. Choice of flour or corn torillas.
      $19.00
    • Beer Battered Tacos

      White Ale Beer Battered Wild Alaskan Pollock Topped with a chipotle cream sauce and a pineapple pico de gallo.
      $18.00
    • Tequila Shrimp Tacos

      Shrimp cooked in a tequila red sauce, topped with fresh cabbage Cilantro, avocado sauce & chipotle aioli.
      $19.00
    • Grilled Shrimp Tacos

      Two seasoned grilled shrimp tacos with our lime-cilantro vinaigrette cabbage and a creamy avocado sauce.
      $19.00
    • Blackened Mahi Tacos

      Blackened Mahi Mahi with creamy avocado ranch sauce & mango cabbage slaw. Choice of flour or corn tortillas. Served with rice and refried beans.
      $19.00
    • Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos

      Two fresh seared to order, topped with lime-cilantro cabbage salsa and guacamole.
      $19.00
    • Fried Avocado Tacos

      2 corn mesa battered avocado tacos with pico de gallo and chipotle mayo. Served with rice and beans on the side.
      $16.00
    • De Casa Tacos

      Choice of two ground beef, shredded chicken, veggie, or beans.
      $14.00
    • Chargrilled Tacos

      Choice of two grilled steak, grilled chicken breast, carnitas, al pastor, plant-based meat, or cochinita pibil.
      $18.25
  • ENCHILADAS

    • De Casa

      Choice of two ground beef, shredded chicken, beans, or cheese.
      $14.75
    • Chargrilled

      Choice of two steak, chicken breast, al pastor, plant-based, or cochinita pibil.
      $19.00
    • Spinach Chicken Mushroom

      Two freshly sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and grilled chicken breast topped with chihuahua cheese and our salsa verde.
      $19.00
    • Stuffed Crab Meat Enchiladas or Chile Relleno

      Two stuffed crab meat enchiladas. Or, one stuffed crab meat chile relleno, both covered in melted chihuahua cheese and a diabla cream sauce. Served with rice and veggies.
      $20.00
  • FLAUTAS

    • De Casa

      Three flute shaped ground beef or shredded chicken fried tacos topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, avocado, tomatillo salsa, and Parmesan cheese.
      $16.50
  • BURRITOS

    • De Casa

      Choice of ground beef or shredded chicken served with beans and rice and the following; lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and refried beans.
      $15.50
    • Chargrilled

      Choice of grilled steak, chicken breast, carnitas, or plant-based meat served with beans and rice and the following; lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and refried beans.
      $18.50
  • PLATOS

    • Chicken Chipotle

      Chicken served with a spicy salsa of chipotle, green peppers, mushrooms, and onions topped with chihuahua cheese.
      $23.00
    • Chicken in Mole

      Strips of chicken breast in our classic mole sauce.
      $23.00
    • Chicken Limon

      Chicken breast topped with our lemon butter sauce.
      $23.00
    • Cochinita Pibil

      Roasted pork marinated with our pibil sauce served with rice, charro beans, and avocado slices.
      $21.50
    • Traditional Carnitas

      Tender pork cooked in a traditional copper pot.
      $20.50
    • Chile Relleno

      Chihuahua cheese stuffed poblano pepper, fried with our special batter.
      $15.50
    • Chile Relleno & Carne Asada

      A chile relleno and 1/2 portion of carne asada served with our ranchero santa fe sauce.
      $23.50
    • Carne Asada

      A skirt steak chargrilled to perfection.
      $29.75
    • Stuffed Carne Asada

      Carne asada stuffed with mushrooms, onions, and bacon served with our ranchero santa fe sauce.
      $32.00
    • Carne Asada A La Santa Fe

      Grilled steak diced with bacon, tomatoes and onions in our tangy chipotle sauce. Served with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce and tortillas on the side.
      $32.00
    • Carne Asada With Mushroom Salsa

      Grilled steak served on our chipotle mushroom salsa and choice of melted chihuahua cheese or blue cheese. Served with rice, beans, and choice of tortillas.
      $32.00
    • Mexican Shish-Ka-Bob

      Carne asada skewered with green peppers and onions served with ranchero sauce.
      $27.00
    • Grilled Rib-Eye

      Rib-eye with a spicy chipotle mushroom salsa and choice of blue cheese or chihuahua cheese.
      $38.50
    • Margarita Salmon

      Pan-seared wild caught salmon in our salsa rita served with mango salsa, garlic mashed potatoes, and veggies.
      $27.00
    • Camarones a la Diabla

      Sautéed garlic shrimp with a mild or spicy chipotle cream sauce.
      $29.00
    • Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

      Sautéed jumbo shrimp in a garlic, lime, and tomato sauce.
      $29.00
  • FAJITAS

    • Portabella Mushroom

      $18.50
    • Chicken

      $21.50
    • Steak

      $25.50
    • Shrimp

      $26.75
    • Combo

  • COMBINACIÓN

    • Independence

      1/2 Order of fajitas, cheese quesadilla, and a flauta.
      $20.50
    • Fiesta

      Skirt steak shish-ka-bob, enchilada suiza and a cheese quesadilla.
      $20.50
    • Create Your Own

  • SANDWICHES & TORTAS

    • Chipotle Chicken Torta

      Grilled chicken breast topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, and our chipotle mayonnaise.
      $14.25
    • Milanesa Torta

      Breaded steak or chicken with onions, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, refried beans, and sour cream.
      $16.25
    • 1/2 lb. Steakburger

      Handmade, wood fired burger served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and dill pickle.
      $14.25
  • LOS NIÑOS

    • Taco Dinner

      One taco de casa, with choice of beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo (tomatoes, onions, cilantro).
    • Mini Taco Dinner

      4 beef mini corn masa empanadas.
      $7.00
    • Enchilada

      Ground beef, shredded chicken, or cheese only, covered in melted cheese and ranchero sauce.
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      $7.00
    • Chicken Nuggets

      $7.00
    • 1/4 lb. Hamburger

      $7.00
    • Pasta

      Angel hair noodles with mild tomato sauce or butter.
      $7.00
  • SIDES

    • Guacamole

      $4.00
    • Beans

      $4.00
    • Fries

      $5.00
    • Avocado Slices

      $4.50
    • Spanish Rice

      $4.00
    • Rice & Beans

      $5.50
    • Grilled Jalapeno Pepper

      $3.50
    • Vegetables

      $6.00
    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

      $6.00
  • BEBIDAS

    • Sodas

      Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Diet Pepsi, Crush, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, Brisk Sweet Tea, and Tropicana Pink Lemonade.
      $3.75
    • Horchata

      $4.00
    • Mexican Coke

      $4.00
    • Sprecher Root Beer Bottle

      $4.00
    • Jarritos

      $4.00
    • Mexican Hot Chocolate

      Hot chocolate made from pressed chocolate, raw sugar, and cinnamon. Melted and blended with milk.
      $5.00
    • Coffee

      Freshly ground Mexican beans from Chiapas, regular and decaf.
      $3.50
  • POSTRES

    • Kids Ice Cream Sundae

      $5.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      $7.50
    • Classic Flan

      $7.50
    • Fried Ice Cream

      A scoop of vanilla ice cream served in a fried tortilla shell. Topped with honey, chocolate, cinnamon, and whipped cream.
      $7.50
    • Tres Leches Cake

      Our traditional Mexican cake prepared with three milks and a splash of rum.
      $7.50
    • Smores Chimichanga

      Chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers rolled in a fried cinnamon-sugar tortilla. Served with ice cream on top.
      $12.50
    • Churro

      Cream cheese filled chjurros rolled in cinnamon sugar topped with vanilla ice cream & strawberry syrup
      $8.50

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