La Baja Mexican Cuisine Menu

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1938 SE 6th St suit 101, Des Moines, IA 50315

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Elementos Destacados / Featured Items
- Fajitas La Baja
  Bistec, pollo, camarones, piña servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. / Steak, chicken, shrimp, pineapple served with rice, beans and salad.
  $21.00
- Fajitas De Res / Steak Fajitas
  Sautéed steak strips with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, typically served with a side of rice and beans.
  $18.99
- Fajitas De Pollo / Chicken Fajitas
  Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Colorful Bell Peppers, Onions, and Warm Tortillas
  $18.99
- Fajitas De Camarón / Shrimp Fajitas
  Shrimp sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, typically includes tortillas, rice, and beans.
  $21.00
- Carne Asada La Baja
  Bistec, camarones, servido con papas fritas, arroz, frijoles, ensalada, cebolla sazonada asada y jalapeños. / Arrachera steak, shrimp, served with fries rice, beans, salad, grilled seasoned onion and jalapeños.
  $21.00
- Carne Asada
  Grilled steak served with seasoned rice, refried beans topped with cheese, crispy fries, a roasted jalapeño, fresh pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and lime wedges.
  $19.99
- Birria Tatemada
  Carne de chivo a la parrilla con cebolla, jalapeño servido con arroz, frijoles y quesadilla pequeña. / Goat meat on the grill with onions, jalapeño served with rice, beans and small quesadilla.
  $18.99
- Barbacoa Tatemada
  Barbacoa (carne de res) a la parrilla con cebolla, jalapeño servido con arroz, frijoles y una quesadilla pequeña. / Barbacoa (beef) meat on the grill with onion, jalapeño served with rice, beans and one small quesadilla.
  $18.99
- Soft Drinks / Mexican Sodas
  Jarritos, sangria, agua mineral, sidral. / Jarritos, sangria, mineral water, cider.
  $3.99
- Aguas Frescas / Fresh Flavored Water 32OZ
  Size choices of horchata or jamaica. Refreshing 32oz flavored water.
  $6.50
- Jarritos
  Mexican soda, choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta (strawberry, orange, pineapple, grape), Squirt, or bottled water.
  $3.99
- Birria / Goat Meat
  Con tortillas de maíz hechas a mano (4). / With handmade corn tortillas (4).
  $18.00
- Barbacoa / Beef Meat
  Con tortillas de maíz hechas a mano (4). / With handmade corn tortillas (4).
  $18.00
- 3 Tamales
  Tamales de su elección, rojo, verde, rajas, servidos con frijoles y arroz . / Tamales of your choice, rojo, verde, rajas, served with rice & beans.
  $15.99
- Sopes
  Una tortilla gruesa frita cubierta con frijoles, su elección de carne, lechuga, tomate, aguacate, crema agria y queso fresco. / A thick deep fried tortilla topped with beans, your choice of meat lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream and fresh cheese.
  $5.25
- Empanada De Maíz / Corn Empanada
  Empanada de maiz frita y su elección de carne, queso, servida con lechuga, tomate y crema agria. / Fried corn empanada and your choice of meat, cheese, served with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
  $5.50
- Empanada De Harina / Flour Empanada
  Consiste en una tortilla de harina estilo baja frita con carne roja deshebrada y queso. / Consists of la baja - style flour tortilla fried with roja shredded beef and cheese.
  $5.25
- Pollo Frito / Fried Chicken
  3 muslos de pollo acompañados de papas fritas. / 3 chicken drumstick served with fries.
  $14.99
- Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken
  Pechuga de pollo a la parrilla servida con papas fritas. / Grilled chicken breast served with fries.
  $15.99
- Hamburguesa La Baja / La Baja Burguer
  Carne fresca mezclada con ingrediente especial de la casa, salchicha asada repollo, tomate, aguacate y salsa especial, servido con papas fritas. / Fresh meat mixed with special house ingredient, cabbage, tomato, avocado and special sauce, served with fries.
  $13.99
- Chiles Rellenos
  Chiles verdes rellenos de queso, cubiertos con salsa de tomate y crema agria, servidos con arroz y frijoles. / Green chile peppers stuffed with cheese, topped with tomato sauce and sour cream served with rice and beans.
  $15.99
- Choripollo
  Tender chicken strips and crumbled chorizo sausage served over seasoned rice, accompanied by a fresh salad mix of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
  $16.99
- Enchiladas
  Your choice of meat (chicken or beef ) your choice of salsa (red or green ) topped with lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream & avocado, served with Rice & beans.
  $15.99
- Flautas (Res O Pollo) / Flautas (Beef Or Chicken)
  Crispy taquitos filled with choice of beef or chicken, served with dipping sauce.
  $15.99
- Mineral Michelada (No Alcohol)
  A tangy beverage with a blend of mineral water, lime juice, and spices, garnished with a lime wheel and a chili-rimmed edge.
  $8.99
- Galón De Menudo
  Acompañado de cilantro, cebolla, limones, salsa y una docena de tortillas de maíz hechas a mano.
  $46.99
- Menudo
  Tender beef tripe simmered in a rich, red chili broth with hominy.
  $17.99
- 1/2 Galón De Menudo
  Acompañado de cilantro, cebolla, salsas y 1/2 docena de tortillas de maíz hechas a mano.
  $26.99
- Pozole
  Tender pork, hominy, and spices in a rich, red broth, served with shredded cabbage, radish slices, and lime wedges.
  $17.99
Gorditas
- Gorditas
  Con tu elección de carne y queso. / With your choice of meat and cheese.
  $5.50
- Gordita De Camarón / Shrimp Gorditas
  Con queso con queso. / With cheese with cheese.
  $6.50
- Gorditas Preparadas
  Rellena de la carne de tu gusto ( asada, adobada, pollo, carne desebrada) queso derretido, lechuga, crema & queso fresco.
  $6.50
Tacos
- Taco De Harina / Flour Taco
  Su elección de carne, cilantro y cebolla. / Your choice of meat, cilantro & onion.
  $4.00
- Quesatacos
  Consomé de tortillas bañadas en la plancha hasta que estén crujientes rellenas con carne, queso, cebollas frescas y cilantro. / Consomme dipped tortillas, griddled until crisp filled with your choice of meat, cheese, fresh onions and cilantro.
  $4.25
- Birria Quesataco / Barbacoa Quesataco
  Carne de chivo O RES acompañada con consomé, cebolla fresca y cilantro. / Goat meat OR BEEF accompanied with consommé, fresh onion and cilantro.
  $4.75
- Vampiro Taco
  Hecho con tortilla crocante, carne de bistec. pico de gallo y salsa de aguacate. / Made with crispy tortilla, steak meat. pico de gallo and avocado sauce.
  $5.25
- Taco Mar Y Tierra / Surf N Turf Taco
  Hecho con carne barbacoa o birria, camarones y salsa de aguacate. / Made with barbacoa or birria meat, shrimp and avocado sauce.
  $6.25
- Taco De Carnitas
  Hecho con tortilla de maíz hecha a mano, pico de gallo, salsa de aguacate, cebollitas curtidas en limón.
  $3.99
- Street Taco
  Street taco with choice of protein: shredded beef, pork chicharrón, spicy birria, tender barbacoa, chicken, chorizo, adobada, grilled asada, or rajas (poblano peppers).
  $3.75
Burritos
- Burrito La Baja
  Bistec, camarones, arroz, repollo, pico, aguacate, salsa y queso. El consumo de carnes, pollo, mariscos o huevo crudo o poco cocido puede aumentar el riesgo de contraer enfermedades relacionadas a la alimentación; especialmente si tiene alguna condición médica. / Steak, shrimp, rice, cabbage, pico, avocado, sauce & cheese. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, specially if you have a precious medical condition.
  $16.99
- Burrito
  Burrito grande con su elección de carne, lechuga, tomate, cebolla, queso cilantro y crema agria. / Big burrito with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro cheese and sour cream.
  $12.99
- Torta La Baja
  Sándwich mexicano con carne asada, camaron, guacamole fresco queso y cebollas sazonadas a la parrilla. / Mexican sandwich with carne asada, shrimp, cheese, fresh guacamole and grilled seasoned onions.
  $13.99
- Torta
  Un sándwich mexicano con lechuga fresca, tomate, aguacate, queso, crema agria y carne a elección. / A mexican sandwich with fresh lettuce, tomato, avocado cheese, sour cream and your choice of meat.
  $12.99
- Torta De Pierna / Pork Leg Torta
  Sándwich de torta mexicana con carne de puerco deshebrada, lechuga, tomate y aguacate. / Torta mexican sandwich with shredded pork meat, lettuce, tomatoes & avocado.
  $12.99
- Torta De Birria / Birria Torta
  carne de chivo, queso, cilantro & cebolla, acompanada de su consome.
  $14.99
- Torta De Barbacoa
  carne de res sazonada en su jugo, queso, cilantro & cebolla, acompanada de su consome.
  $14.99
- Chimichanga
  Deep-fried burrito filled with choice of asada, adobada, chorizo, pollo, barbacoa, birria, shredded beef, or chicharrón.
  $11.99
- Burrito California
  TORTILLA DE HARINA RELLENA DE CARNE ASADA, HUEVOS, PAPAS FRITAS, QUESO Y GUACAMOLE.
  $14.00
- Breakfast Torta
  Ham, mozzarella cheese, American cheese, bacon, eggs.
  $11.99
- La Baja "Burritos"
  Three small burritos with your choice of meat, served with Rice & Beans. * additional price to add shrimp.
  $14.99
- Shrimp Burrito
  Big burrito with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, special mayo & avocado sauce.
  $17.99
Mariscos / Seafood
- Camarones Poblanos / Poblano Shrimp
  Succulent shrimp sautéed with sliced poblano peppers, corn, and onions in a creamy sauce, served with a side of seasoned rice.
  $19.99
- Taco De Camarón Baja / Baja Shrimp Taco
  Crispy shrimp topped with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, pickled onions, and a drizzle of creamy sauce, served in soft tortillas.
  $6.25
- Taco De Pescado Baja / Baja Fish Taco
  Crispy battered fish topped with fresh pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, cilantro, and creamy sauce, served with lime and cucumber slices.
  $6.25
- Camarones La Baja / La Baja Shrimp
  Succulent shrimp sautéed with a blend of spices, accompanied by fresh cucumber slices and a side of seasoned rice.
  $28.99
- Tostada De Camarón / Shrimp Tostada
  Shrimp marinated in lime juice, typically includes pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro, served on a crispy corn tostada.
  $7.99
- Quesadilla De Camarón / Shrimp Quesadilla
  Grilled shrimp and melted cheese encased in a flour tortilla, typically includes onions, bell peppers, and a touch of sour cream.
  $17.99
- Empanada De Camarón / Shrimp Empanada
  Fried pastry shell filled with a savory mixture of shrimp and cheese, commonly accompanied by a selection of dipping sauces.
  $6.99
- Camarones A La Diabla / Deviled Shrimp
  Spicy Deviled Shrimp, simmered in a fiery tomato-chili sauce.
  $19.50
- Camarones A La Plancha / Grilled Shrimp
  Grilled shrimp, served with Rice & Salad.
  $19.50
- Ceviche De Camarón / Shrimp Ceviche
  Shrimp marinated in lime juice, typically includes onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado, often garnished with jalapeños.
  $19.50
- Coctel De Camarón/ Shrimp Cocktail
  Fresh shrimp in tangy tomato sauce with avocado, cucumber, and lime.
  $21.50
- Fish Ceviche
  Fresh diced fish marinated in citrus juice, mixed with tomatoes, onions, and peppers, garnished with cucumber slices.
  $19.50
- Fish Ceviche Tostada
  Fresh fish ceviche with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and avocado slices, topped with a drizzle of sauce on a crispy tostada.
  $7.99
Desayunos / Breakfast
- Gordita De Huevo Rojo / Red Egg Gordita
  Tortillas gruesas rellenas de huevos revueltos y salsa de chile rojo. / A thick tortillas stuffed with scrambled eggs and red chile sauce.
  $5.50
- Huevo Con Chorizo / Egg With Chorizo
  Huevos revueltos con chorizo servido con frijoles y arroz. / Scrambled eggs with pork sausage served with beans and rice.
  $14.99
- Burrito De Desayuno / Breakfast Burrito
  Huevos con chorizo, frijoles y queso. / Eggs with pork sausage, beans and cheese.
  $11.99
- Huevos Estrellados / Sunny Side Eggs
  Huevos estrellados servidos con arroz y frijoles. El consumo de carnes, pollo, mariscos o huevo crudo o poco cocido puede aumentar el riesgo de contraer enfermedades relacionadas a la alimentación; especialmente si tiene alguna condición médica. / Sunny side eggs served with rice and beans. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, specially if you have a precious medical condition.
  $13.00
- Huevos A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Eggs
  Huevos revueltos mezclados con tomate, cebolla, jalapeño y cilantro servido con arroz y frijoles. / Scrambled eggs mixed with tomato, onion, jalapeño and cilantro served with rice and beans.
  $13.00
- Chilaquiles Rojos O Verdes / Red Or Green Chilaquiles
  Tortillas de maíz fritas cocidas a fuego lento en una salsa sabrosa cubierta con queso, cebolla, cilantro, crema agria, servidas con arroz, frijoles y huevos al gusto. / Fried corn tortillas simmered in a flavorful sauce topped with cheese, onion, cilantro, sour cream, served with rice beans and eggs to you liking.
  $14.99
- Huevos Con Salchicha
  Accompanied with rice, beans & hand made corn tortillas.
  $13.99
- Huevos Con Jamón
  Accompanied with rice, beans & hand made corn tortilla.
  $13.99
- Huevos Rancheros
  Accompanied with rice, & beans.
  $13.99
- Jr. Especial
  Three sunny side eggs, Bacon & Toast.
  $12.50
- Huevo Con Tortilla
  Tortilla cortada con huevo y verdura, servido con frijol & queso fresco.
  $12.99
Aperitivos / Appetizers
- Nachos La Baja
  Carne asada, camarones, queso nacho, con pico de gallo, jalapeños y salsa de aguacate. / Carne asada, shrimp, nacho cheese, with pico de gallo, jalapeños and avocado sauce.
  $16.99
- Hot Dogs Estilo Baja / Baja Style Hot Dogs
  Perros calientes envueltos en tocino, con tomate, cebollas sazonadas a la parrilla, salsa de tomate, mostaza, mayonesa especial y salsa de jalapeño. / Bacon wrapped hot dogs, with tomato, grilled seasoned onions, ketchup, mustard, special mayo and jalapeño salsa.
  $4.99
- Papas Fritas / Fries
  Patatas fritas recién cortadas. / Freshly cut fried potatoes.
  $6.99
- Guacamole Y Chips / Guacamole And Chips
  Aguacate recién triturado mezclado con tomate picado, cebolla y cilantro con chips. / Freshly mashed avocado mixed with chopped tomato, onion and cilantro with chips.
  $7.99
- Arroz Con Leche / Rice Pudding
  Creamy rice pudding topped with caramel drizzle and a cinnamon stick.
  $6.99
- Mini Cake
  Whipped cream topped with colorful sprinkles and fresh fruit slices, including strawberries and peaches.
  $6.99
- Mini Empanadas
  4 empanadas de harina fritas rellenas de queso. / 4 fried flour empanadas filled with cheese.
  $7.99
- Tamal / Tamale
  Rojo (cerdo), verde (pollo), rajas (ají poblano con queso). / Rojo (pork), verde (chicken), rajas (poblano pepper with cheese).
  $3.99
- Nachos Con Carne Asada
  Crispy tortilla chips topped with grilled carne asada, melted cheese, jalape√±os, diced tomatoes, onions, and drizzled with sour cream.
  $13.99
- Nachos Con Pollo
  Crispy tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, melted cheese, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, and jalape√±os.
  $13.99
- Vaso De Elote / Corn In A Cup
  Maíz fresco, queso fresco mayonesa, crema agria, lima, salsa y tajín. / Fresh corn, mayo fresh cheese, sour cream, lime, salsa and tajin.
  $5.99
- SalchiTacos
  $6.99
- Carne Asada Fries
  French fries topped with grilled steak, melted cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, typically garnished with pico de gallo.
  $14.99
- SalchiPAPAS
  $7.99
- Elote Fuego
  $7.50
- 10 Alitas/ Wings
  Sabores : hot tamarindo, buffalo , lemon pepper , barbecue, plain.
  $18.00
- 15 Alitas/ Chicken Wings
  Sabores : Tamarindo, buffalo, lemon pepper, barbecue .
  $21.00
Acompañantes / Sides
- Chips Y Salsa / Chips & Salsa
  Crispy homemade tortilla chips accompanied by a traditional salsa made with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
  $6.50
- Arroz / Rice
  Flavorful rice entrée prepared with care and expertise.
  $4.99
- Frijoles / Beans
  Savory legumes cooked to perfection, served as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
  $4.99
- Chiles Toreados / Blistered Peppers
  Whole peppers, often jalapeños, blistered and seasoned with a hint of salt and lime, typically served as a spicy and tangy accompaniment.
  $2.99
- Tortilla De Maíz / Corn Tortillas, Hand Made
  Handmade corn tortillas, typically prepared from ground maize dough and pressed into thin, round shapes before being cooked.
  $3.50
- Tortilla De Harina / Flour Tortilla
  Soft, round flour tortillas, typically served as a versatile accompaniment to a variety of dishes.
  $2.99
- BIRRIA CONSOME
  A savory broth derived from the slow cooking of goat meat and dry chiles, typically garnished with onions and cilantro.
  $7.99
- Barbacoa Consomme
  Rich broth typically including slow-cooked barbacoa, garnished with finely chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  $7.99
- Nacho Cheese
  Nacho cheese: Creamy melted cheese typically used as a dip or topping for tortilla chips.
  $5.50
- Queso Fresco
  Fresh and creamy cheese served with a tangy twist, perfect for dipping and drizzling.
  $2.50
- Crema/ Sour Cream
  Tangy fermented cream, commonly used as a topping for various Mexican dishes.
  $2.50
- Chips
  Homemade tortilla chips, typically fried to a perfect crunch.
  $4.99
- 2oz Salsa Red Hot
  Salsa roja typically prepared with tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and cilantro.
  $1.99
- 2oz Salsa Verde Mild
  Salsa made from blended tomatillos, cilantro, and mild jalape√±o peppers.
  $1.99
- Avocado (Slice )
  $3.99
- Salsa De Aceite /Hot
  Salsa de aceite: Typically includes oil, hot peppers, and spices, creating a spicy and flavorful dip.
  $5.99

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La Baja Mexican Cuisine Menu

Elementos Destacados / Featured Items

Fajitas La Baja

Fajitas De Res / Steak Fajitas

Fajitas De Pollo / Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas De Camarón / Shrimp Fajitas

Carne Asada La Baja

Carne Asada

Birria Tatemada

Barbacoa Tatemada

Soft Drinks / Mexican Sodas

Aguas Frescas / Fresh Flavored Water 32OZ

Jarritos

Birria / Goat Meat

Barbacoa / Beef Meat

3 Tamales

Sopes

Empanada De Maíz / Corn Empanada

Empanada De Harina / Flour Empanada

Pollo Frito / Fried Chicken

Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken

Hamburguesa La Baja / La Baja Burguer

Chiles Rellenos

Choripollo

Enchiladas

Flautas (Res O Pollo) / Flautas (Beef Or Chicken)

Mineral Michelada (No Alcohol)

Galón De Menudo

Menudo

1/2 Galón De Menudo

Pozole

Gorditas

Gorditas

Gordita De Camarón / Shrimp Gorditas

Gorditas Preparadas

Tacos

Taco De Harina / Flour Taco

Quesatacos

Birria Quesataco / Barbacoa Quesataco

Vampiro Taco

Taco Mar Y Tierra / Surf N Turf Taco

Taco De Carnitas

Street Taco

Burritos

Burrito La Baja

Burrito

Torta La Baja

Torta

Torta De Pierna / Pork Leg Torta

Torta De Birria / Birria Torta

Torta De Barbacoa

Chimichanga

Burrito California

Breakfast Torta

La Baja "Burritos"

Shrimp Burrito

Mariscos / Seafood

Camarones Poblanos / Poblano Shrimp

Taco De Camarón Baja / Baja Shrimp Taco

Taco De Pescado Baja / Baja Fish Taco

Camarones La Baja / La Baja Shrimp

Tostada De Camarón / Shrimp Tostada

Quesadilla De Camarón / Shrimp Quesadilla

Empanada De Camarón / Shrimp Empanada

Camarones A La Diabla / Deviled Shrimp

Camarones A La Plancha / Grilled Shrimp

Ceviche De Camarón / Shrimp Ceviche

Coctel De Camarón/ Shrimp Cocktail

Fish Ceviche

Fish Ceviche Tostada

Desayunos / Breakfast

Gordita De Huevo Rojo / Red Egg Gordita

Huevo Con Chorizo / Egg With Chorizo

Burrito De Desayuno / Breakfast Burrito

Huevos Estrellados / Sunny Side Eggs

Huevos A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Eggs

Chilaquiles Rojos O Verdes / Red Or Green Chilaquiles

Huevos Con Salchicha

Huevos Con Jamón

Huevos Rancheros