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4.1
(75+ Reviews)
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  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.

    • Tacos

      Customize with up to four protein choices: beef tongue, salted beef, various pork options including carnitas and spicy, grilled beef, chorizo with potatoes, sausage, pork with pineapple, grilled chicken, campechano, birria.
      $15.00

    • Quesadillas.

      Corn tortillas filled with your choice of chorizo and potatoes, cheese, fried pork rinds, grilled beef, chicken, corn mushroom, pumpkin flower, shredded chicken in tomato sauce, or stewed beef.
      $15.00

    • Gorditas

      Gorditas with customizable protein options: choose from quesillo (cheese), carne asada (grilled beef), chicken, chorizo, or chicharrón (fried pork rind). Mix and match up to three.
      $15.00

    • Burritos

      Choose from chicken, steak, or chorizo. Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $11.00

    • Torta de asada/steak torta

      Torta de asada/steak Torta ,fries beans, mayonnaise,tomatoes,avocado,and Oaxaca cheese. Jalapeños optional
      $11.00

    • Quesadillas Birria

      Tender birria beef folded in a golden, crispy tortilla, paired with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, served with a side of salsa.
      $16.00

    • Sopes

      Handcrafted sopes with three protein choices: salted beef, grilled beef, shredded chicken or beef, cheese, brisket, chorizo. Mix and match for personalized flavor.
      $15.00

    • Huaraches

      Choose up to three proteins - grilled steak, shredded chicken, Mexican cheese, chorizo with potatoes. Served on a thick corn dough base.
      $16.00

    • Pozole

      Sopa de maíz con cerdo o pollo. / Corn soup with pork or chicken.
      $15.00

    • Milanesa de Pollo / Breaded Chicken

      Servida con arroz, ensalada y tortilla. / served with rice, salad and tortilla.
      $11.00

    • Horchata

      Refreshing rice-based cinnamon beverage, a traditional Mexican delight.
      $4.50

    • Sodas bottles

      Assorted bottled sodas including traditional cola, Jarritos in various flavors, and canned sodas.
      $3.50

  • Desayunos / Breakfast

    • Sincronizadas / Ham and Cheese Melts

      Flour tortillas with Oaxaca cheese and your choice meat
      $14.00

    • Chilaquiles Verdes / Green Chilaquiles

      Con carne o pollo asado. / With beef or grilled chicken.
      $15.00

    • Desayuno Tenampa / Tenampa Breakfast

      Carne asada, frijoles, chorizo, huevo y tortillas. / Grilled beef, chorizo, egg and tortillas.
      $15.00

    • Desayuno Centroamericano / Central American Breakfast

      Carne asada, huevos revueltos, crema, plátano frito, frijoles molidos y tortillas. / Grilled beef, scrambled eggs, cream, fried sweet plantain, smashed beans and tortillas.
      $15.00

    • Desayuno Tradicional / Traditional Breakfast

      Huevo revueltos con chorizo, queso, aguacate, frijoles y tortillas. / Scrambled eggs with chorizo, cheese, avocado, beans and tortillas.
      $14.00

    • Huevos Rancheros

      Huevos estrellados con frijoles, aguacate y tortillas. / Sunny side up eggs with beans, avocado and tortillas.
      $14.00

    • Enchiladas Verdes / Green Enchiladas

      Tortilla de maíz enrollada y rellena de salsa verde. / Corn tortilla rolled and stuffed with green sauce.
      $15.00

    • Omelette con Jamón y Queso / Ham and Cheese Omelette

      Huevos revueltos con dos acompañantes. / Scrambled eggs with 2 sides.
      $13.00

    • Desayuno Mexicano / Mexican Breakfast

      Huevos a la mexicana, queso frito y nopales. / Mexican style eggs, fried cheese and prickly pear cactus.
      $14.00

    • Huevos Al Gusto / Any Style Eggs

      Huevos revueltos o estrellados con jamón, chorizo o salchicha, con dos acompañamientos. / Scrambled eggs or sunny side up eggs with ham, chorizo or sausage, with two sides.
      $14.00

  • Gorditas

    Orden de 3. / Order of 3.

    • Gorditas

      Gorditas with customizable protein options: choose from quesillo (cheese), carne asada (grilled beef), chicken, chorizo, or chicharrón (fried pork rind). Mix and match up to three.
      $15.00

  • Quesadillas

    Orden de 3. / Order of 3.

    • Quesadillas.

      Corn tortillas filled with your choice of chorizo and potatoes, cheese, fried pork rinds, grilled beef, chicken, corn mushroom, pumpkin flower, shredded chicken in tomato sauce, or stewed beef.
      $15.00

    • Quesadillas tinga

      Shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle and tomato sauce, nestled in a flour tortilla with melted cheese.
      $15.00

    • Queso

      Grilled flour tortilla filled with a blend of melted cheeses.
      $15.00

    • Chorizo con papas

      Mexican sausage and diced potatoes enveloped in a tortilla, typically includes onions, cilantro, and a blend of cheeses.
      $15.00

    • Asada

      Grilled beef with melted cheese, shredded lettuce, and creamy sauce in a folded tortilla.
      $15.00

    • Pollo

      Grilled chicken and a blend of Mexican cheeses folded in a flour tortilla, typically accompanied by pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $15.00

    • Flor de calabaza

      Corn tortilla filled with sautéed squash blossoms and cheese, typically includes onions and a hint of epazote for added flavor.
      $15.00

    • Huitlacoche

      Corn mushroom and cheese encased in a folded tortilla, often accompanied by onions and epazote for added flavor.
      $15.00

    • Quesadillas Birria

      Tender birria beef folded in a golden, crispy tortilla, paired with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, served with a side of salsa.
      $16.00

    • Chicharron

      Crisp, fried pork skin, deliciously seasoned for a flavorful, crunchy snack.
      $16.00

  • Huaraches

    Orden de 3. / Order of 3.

    • Huaraches

      Choose up to three proteins - grilled steak, shredded chicken, Mexican cheese, chorizo with potatoes. Served on a thick corn dough base.
      $16.00

  • Sopes

    Orden de 3. / Order of 3.

    • Sopes

      Handcrafted sopes with three protein choices: salted beef, grilled beef, shredded chicken or beef, cheese, brisket, chorizo. Mix and match for personalized flavor.
      $15.00

  • Tostadas

    Orden de 3. / Order of 3.

    • Tostadas

      Crispy tostadas with choice of tinga, beef foot, chorizo, grilled beef, or chicken.
      $14.00

  • Burritos

    • Burritos

      Choose from chicken, steak, or chorizo. Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $11.00

  • Tacos

    Orden de 4. / Order of 4.

    • Tacos

      Customize with up to four protein choices: beef tongue, salted beef, various pork options including carnitas and spicy, grilled beef, chorizo with potatoes, sausage, pork with pineapple, grilled chicken, campechano, birria.
      $15.00

  • Tacos Dorados / Golden Brown Tacos

    Orden de 5. / Order of 5.

    • Tacos Dorados / Golden Brown Tacos

      Golden brown taquitos filled with your choice of chicken or ham with cheese. Mix and match protein options available.
      $14.00

  • Quesadillas Fritas / Fried Quesadillas

    Orden de 3. / Order of 3.

    • Quesadillas Fritas / Fried Quesadillas

      Fried quesadillas with choice of up to three fillings: tinga, cheese, or chorizo.
      $15.00

  • Tortas

    • Torta de asada/steak torta

      Torta de asada/steak Torta ,fries beans, mayonnaise,tomatoes,avocado,and Oaxaca cheese. Jalapeños optional
      $11.00

    • Milanesa de Pollo / Breaded Chicken

      Servida con arroz, ensalada y tortilla. / served with rice, salad and tortilla.
      $11.00

    • Chorizo con Huevo / Chorizo and Egg

      Scrambled eggs mixed with spicy chorizo, served on a torta bread with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise.
      $11.00

    • Carne Enchilada / Seasoned Pork

      Seasoned pork served on a soft bun, typically includes refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeños, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
      $11.00

    • Torta Cubana / Cuban Torta

      Pollo empanizado con salchichas. / Breaded chicken with sausages.
      $14.00

    • Pambazos

      Pan sumergido en salsa mexicana. / Mexican salsa dunked bread.
      $11.00

    • Jamón / Ham

      Ham, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayonnaise, and refried beans, typically assembled on a traditional Mexican bread roll.
      $11.00

  • Sopas / Soups

    • Pozole

      Sopa de maíz con cerdo o pollo. / Corn soup with pork or chicken.
      $15.00

    • Birria

      Rich and hearty stew featuring tender, slow-cooked meat in a robust, spiced broth, accompanied by fresh chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and dried chili peppers.
      $15.00

    • Pancita / Beef Tripe

      Beef tripe and vegetables simmered in a rich broth, often seasoned with Mexican chilis and spices.
      $15.00

  • Bebidas / Drinks

    • Soda Lata

      Coca Cola, Ginger,Orange
      $2.50

    • Horchata

      Refreshing rice-based cinnamon beverage, a traditional Mexican delight.
      $4.50

    • Café / Coffee

      Rich, aromatic blend brewed to perfection
      $3.00

    • Té / Tea

      A selection of brewed teas, offering a variety of flavors to suit any palate.
      $3.00

    • Chocolate

      Hot chocolate made with traditional Mexican chocolate, often infused with cinnamon and occasionally other spices, served without toppings.
      $3.50

    • Sodas bottles

      Assorted bottled sodas including traditional cola, Jarritos in various flavors, and canned sodas.
      $3.50

  • Batidos / Shakes

    • Carrot juice

      Freshly prepared carrot juice, often enjoyed for its natural sweetness and nutritional benefits.
      $7.50

    • Banana

      Blended ripe bananas with milk, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
      $6.50

    • Orange juice

      Classic citrus refreshment.
      $7.50

    • Fresa / Strawberry

      Blended fresh strawberries with milk, typically garnished with whipped cream.
      $6.50

    • Mango

      Mango milkshake prepared with ripe mangoes and whole milk, sweetened with a hint of sugar.
      $6.50

  • Platos Fuertes / Entrées

    • Carne Asada

      Servida con arroz, frijoles, nopales y chile toreado. / Served with rice, beans, prickly pear cactus and chile toreado.
      $17.00

    • Enchiladas de Mole

      Corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, generously covered in a traditional mole sauce, and typically includes a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
      $16.00

    • Enchiladas Suizas / Swiss Enchiladas

      Corn tortillas rolled and filled with chicken, typically includes a creamy green tomatillo sauce and is generously topped with melted Swiss cheese.
      $16.00

    • Milanesa de Pollo / Breaded Chicken

      Servida con arroz, ensalada y tortilla. / Served with rice, salad and tortilla.
      $15.00

    • Enchiladas Verdes / Green Enchiladas

      Tortilla de maíz enrollada y rellena de salsa verde. / Corn tortilla rolled and stuffed with green sauce.
      $15.00

    • Pechuga Asada / Grilled Chicken Breast

      Servida con arroz y ensalada. / Served with rice and salad.
      $15.00

    • Cecina de Res / Salted Beef

      Servida con arroz, queso, nopales asados, frijoles refritos y tortillas. / Served with rice, cheese, grilled prickly pear cactus, refried beans and tortillas.
      $17.00

    • Fajitas

      Pollo o res. / Chicken or beef.
      $17.00

    • Ensalada de Pollo / Chicken Salad

      Grilled chicken strips atop a bed of crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and cucumbers, garnished with lime wedges.
      $13.00

    • Bistec de Res a la Mexicana / Mexican Style Beef Steak

      Servido con arroz y frijoles refritos. / Served with rice and refried beans.
      $15.00

    • Bistec Encebollado / Beef with Onions

      Servido con arroz, frijoles refritos y tortillas. / Served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
      $15.00

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