La Casa de Isaac Restaurante Mexicano en Highwood Menu

4.3
(225+ Reviews)
  • Appetizers

    • Brisket Empanadas (3)

      Served with black beans, mango relish, sour cream, cotija cheese, and avocado sauce.
      $13.99
      Brisket Empanadas (3)
    • Ceviche Estilo Acapulco (Cocktail Style)

      Fresh tilapia, pico de gallo, orange juice, olive oil, oregano, tomato sauce, avocado, and a side of saltine crackers.
      $14.99
    • Guacamole

      Avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice.
      $12.99
    • Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips topped with beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and melted cheese | Add a choice of meat for an additional $2.00: Chicken, Steak, or Ground Beef.
      $12.99
    • Picaditas Estilo Huitzuco (3)

      Masa boats with a choice of red or green sauce, sour cream, raw onions, and cotija cheese | Add a choice of meat for an additional $2.00: Chicken, Steak, Ground Beef, or Chorizo.
      $11.99
    • Queso Maya Fundido

      Sautéed roasted poblano pepper strips, mushrooms, and melted cheese | Add choice of meat for an additional +$2.00: Chicken, Steak, Ground Beef, or Chorizo.
      $12.99
    • Taquitos De Pato (4)

      Served on a bed of black beans, topped with sour cream, cotija cheese, and a layer of avocado salsa. Garnished with mango relish.
      $14.99
    • Taquitos Estilo Huitzuco (4)

      Potato or chicken taquitos on lettuce, topped with beans, tomatoes, sour cream, onion, avocado, and cotija cheese.
      $13.99
      Taquitos Estilo Huitzuco (4)
    • Tostadas De Ceviche (2)

      Marinated tilapia with lemon, served on a hard-shell tostada with guacamole. Topped with pico de gallo and avocado slices.
      $14.99
  • Traditionals

    • Meat Options For This Section:

      Asada (steak) | Borrego (lamb) | Carne Molida (ground beef) | Cecina (dried beef) | Chicken (pollo) | Chivo (goat) | Chorizo (Mexican sausage) | Lengua (tongue) | Milanesa De Res (steak Milanese) | Milanesa De Pollo (chicken Milanese) | Pastor | Suadero (flank steak) | Tinga (spicy chicken) | Tripa (tripe)
    • Sautéed Vegetables Include:

      Mushrooms, Zucchini, Carrots, Yellow Squash.
    • Taco Plate (3)

      Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro | Add Cheese or Sour Cream for an additional +$0.50 per taco.
      $16.99
    • Burrito Plate

      Filled with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion | Add Guacamole for an additional +$2.00
      $16.99
      Burrito Plate
    • Burrito Campestre

      Filled with black beans, cheese, mushrooms, sautéed vegetables, and guacamole. Served with rice and black beans.
      $16.99
    • Tostadas (2)

      Topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
      $16.99
    • Chimichanga Plate

      Filled with black beans, cheese, and pico de gallo. Topped with ranchero sauce, sour cream, and cotija cheese. Served with rice, black beans, and guacamole.
      $18.99
    • Chile Relleno

      Roasted chile poblano pepper filled with cheese, coated with ranchero salsa, sour cream, avocado, and cotija cheese. Served with rice and black beans.
      $19.99
      Chile Relleno
    • Enchiladas (3)

      Rolled tortillas filled with cheese, meat, or sautéed vegetables | Choice of sauce: Mole, Red, Green, or Mild Ranchero Sauce.
      $22.99
      Enchiladas (3)
    • King David Quesadilla

      Lox with onions, cream cheese, and melted cheese. Served with a side of pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $16.99
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Side of pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole | Add sautéed vegetables or add a choice of meat for an additional +$2.00
      $14.99
      Cheese Quesadilla
    • Vegetarian Fajitas

      Sautéed broccoli, onions, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, yellow squash, cilantro, green and red bell peppers. Served with a side of guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, and beans.
      $25.99
  • Highly Recommended

    • Isaac’s Mother's Favorite Enchiladas (4)

      Stuffed with chicken. Topped with green tomatillo sauce, garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
      $22.99
      Isaac’s Mother's Favorite Enchiladas (4)
    • Best Seller Dish Since 2007

      Duck $24.99 | Rubin Salmon $26.99 | El Trio $28.99 • Three of the best sellers: BBQ chipotle salmon, outer skirt steak, and one of Isaac’s mother's favorite enchiladas. Served with sautéed broccoli.
    • Huachinango Al Mojo De Ajo Or Veracruz Style

      Whole or filet (red snapper) • Served with rice, accompanied by a side of lettuce, tossed with mayonnaise, and lime juice, along with tomatoes, onions, and avocado.
      $34.99
    • Salmon Goat Cheese Burrito

      Grilled salmon, spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, caramelized onions, black beans, and goat cheese. Served with a side of green rice, black beans, and mango relish.
      $24.99
    • Grilled Salmon Mango Relish

      Served with sautéed spinach, broccoli, and carrots.
      $28.99
    • Chipotle BBQ Marinated Grilled Salmon

      Served with sautéed yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, and spinach. Comes with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.
      $28.99
    • Tamal Plate

      Three tamales topped with sour cream and cotija cheese • Tamal options: green sauce with chicken, red sauce with chicken, or roasted chili strips with cheese.
      $16.99
  • Salads

    • House Salad

      Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and carrots | Add a choice of meat for an additional $5.00: Grilled Chicken Breast or Rib Eye Steak.
      $11.99
    • Chipotle BBQ Salmon Ensalada

      Spring mix lettuce with mango, jicama, cucumber, carrots, green and red bell peppers, beets, and red onions.
      $22.99
    • Jardín Ensalada

      Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, chopped egg, avocado, asparagus, and cilantro | Add choice of meat: Grilled Chicken Breast or Rib Eye Steak.
      $16.99
    • Taco Ensalada

      Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole | Add choice of meat: Grilled Chicken Breast, Rib Eye Steak, or Ground Beef.
      $16.99
    • Isaac’s Ensalada

      Mixed lettuce, chopped egg, broccoli, red onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cucumbers | Add a choice of meat: Grilled Chicken Breast or Rib Eye Steak.
      $16.99
    • Caesar Salad

      Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, black olives, croutons, and parmesan cheese. Tossed with Caesar dressing | Add a choice of meat: Grilled Chicken Breast or Rib Eye Steak.
      $16.99
  • Sandwiches

    • Premium Skirt Steak Sandwich

      Plain or BBQ. Served with grilled onions and mayo on french bread.
      $17.99
    • Isaac’s Favorite Fajita Sandwich

      Premium skirt steak, chicken, or tilapia. Served on french bread, spread with pinto beans, mayo, melted cheese, sautéed onions, and red & green bell peppers.
      $17.99
    • Prime Rib Eye Steak Sandwich

      Grilled steak served on french bread with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and grilled onions.
      $17.99
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Plain or coated with our famous chipotle BBQ sauce. Served on french bread with grilled onions, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
      $14.99
    • Torta Cubana

      Turkey ham, salchicha, chorizo, eggs, melted cheese, avocado, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, onion, beans, and mayo.
      $15.99
    • Torta

      Beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, avocado, mayo, and jalapeños | Add choice of meat: Steak, Chicken, Chorizo, Chicken Milanese, Beef Milanese, or Eggs.
      $13.99
  • Chicken

    • Chicken Fajitas

      Served with sautéed onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and cilantro. Comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, and beans.
      $26.99
      Chicken Fajitas
    • ½ Chicken In Adobo Or Mole Sauce

      Served with rice, beans, tortillas, grilled onions, and jalapeños.
      $21.99
    • Chicken Milanese

      Breaded chicken breast served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado.
      $21.99
  • Steaks

    • Alambres

      Sautéed outer skirt steak with roasted poblano pepper strips, red onion slices, mushrooms, and grilled panela cheese cubes. Served with Spanish rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $30.99
    • Molcajete

      Hot lava bowl filled with skirt steak, black beans, homemade salsa, cactus paddles, chorizo, grilled cebollitas, jalapeños, panela cheese, and cilantro | Add Chicken for An Additional +$2.00
      $30.99
    • Steak Fajitas

      Served with sautéed onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and cilantro. Comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, and beans.
      $28.99
    • Cecina Estilo Huitzuco

      Grilled thin marinated steak accompanied by grilled jalapeños, cebollitas, and avocado. Served with Spanish rice and beans.
      $25.99
    • Bistek A La Mexicana

      Sautéed prime rib eye steak with jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions. Marinated in mama’s special sauce. Served with Spanish rice and beans.
      $25.99
    • Tampiqueña

      Grilled outer skirt steak with a cheese enchilada covered in red guajillo sauce and melted cheese. Served with grilled cebollitas, jalapeño, avocado, Spanish rice, and beans.
      $30.99
      Tampiqueña
    • Filet Mignon Fajitas

      Sautéed with red onions, mushrooms, and roasted poblano strips. Topped with melted cheese.
      $27.99
  • Gourmet Fiesta Tacos!

    • Azteca Tacos (3)

      Grilled outer skirt steak, garnished with grilled panela cheese, sautéed cactus, onion, and cilantro.
      $22.99
    • Baja Fish Tacos (3)

      Strips of tilapia, fried or grilled, garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, lime juice, mayo, and pico de gallo. Isaac recommends the fried option for best flavor!
      $22.99
    • Blackened Ahi Tuna Tacos (3)

      Marinated in our tinga sauce, garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, mayo, lime juice, and mango relish. Served with a side of avocado salsa.
      $22.99
    • Mahi Mahi Tacos (3)

      Grilled mahi mahi, marinated in avocado salsa, thyme, and rosemary. Garnished with lettuce, red cabbage, mayo, lime juice, and mango relish.
      $22.99
    • Salmon Mole Tacos (3)

      Grilled salmon covered in mole sauce, garnished with grilled bell peppers, onions, and cilantro.
      $22.99
    • Duck Tacos (3)

      Slow-roasted duck in our special tropical adobo sauce, garnished with grilled pineapple and mango relish.
      $22.99
  • Kids Menu

    • American Cheeseburger

      $8.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      $8.00
    • Kid’s Cheese Quesadilla

      Choice of meat: Chicken, Steak, or Ground Beef.
      $8.00
    • Kid’s Taco With Cheese

      Choice of tortilla: Corn or Flour • Choice of meat: Chicken, Steak, or Ground Beef.
      $8.00
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      $8.00
  • Soup

    • Caldo De Pollo (Chicken Soup)

      Broth accompanied with carrots, potato, chayote, and celery. Served with a side of rice, cilantro, and onions.
      Caldo De Pollo (Chicken Soup)
    • Caldo De Res Blanco (White Beef Shank Soup)

      Beef shanks, green beans, zucchini, cabbage, potato, chayote, corn, and carrots.
    • Caldo De Res Rojo (Red Beef Shank Soup)

      Beef shanks, green beans, and zucchini.
    • Menudo (Tripe Soup)

      Served with cilantro and onions.
    • Pozole (Hominy Soup)

      Served with shredded chicken. Side of onion, avocado, oregano, lime, and spicy ground chile de árbol.
    • Chicken Enchilada Soup

      Grilled chicken, black beans, sour cream, cotija cheese, and corn kernels.
    • Sopa De Tortilla (Tortilla Soup)

      Topped with sour cream, avocado, cotija cheese, and crispy tortilla.
  • Sides

    • Beans / Frijoles

      Refried or black beans.
      $2.49
    • Cebollitas Toreadas / Fried Onions

      $2.49
    • Cheese / Queso

      $2.49
    • Chiles Toreados

      $2.49
    • Guacamole

      $2.99
    • Fries / Papas Fritas

      $4.99
    • Mashed Potatoes / Pure De Papa

      $2.49
    • Pico De Gallo

      $2.49
    • Raw Veggies / Vegetales Crudos

      $2.49
    • Rice / Arroz

      $2.49
    • Sautéed Veggies

      $4.99
    • Sour Cream / Crema

      $2.49
    • Fried Plantains

      $4.99
  • Deserts

    • Churros Con Nieve

      Churros with ice cream.
      $7.99
    • Flan

      Mexican custard.
      $7.99
    • Plátano Frito Con Helado

      Fried plantain served with ice cream.
      $7.99
    • Helado Frito

      Fried ice cream.
      $7.99
    • Pastel De Tres Leches

      Three milk cake.
      $7.99
    • Sopaipillas Con Nieve

      Cinnamon crisps with ice cream.
      $7.99
  • Menu

    • Horchata (Rice Water)

      $4.00
    • Jamaica (Hibiscus Water)

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice (Jugo De Naranja)

      $5.00
    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $4.00
    • Hot Tea

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
  • Imported Soft Drinks

    • Coca Cola

      $3.00
    • Fanta

      $3.00
    • Jarritos

      $3.00
    • Manzanita Sidral

      $3.00
    • Pepsi

      $3.00
    • Sangria

      $3.00
    • Sidral

      $3.00
    • Squirt

      $3.00
    • Topo Chico

      $3.00
    • Yoli

      $3.00
  • Appetizer Package

    • Appetizer Options

      Guacamole | Taquitos (Chicken, Duck, or Potato) | Brisket Empanadas | Cheese Quesadillas | Nachos | Queso Fundido | Picaditas | Ceviche Tostadas | Ceviche Acapulco
      $14.99
  • Enchiladas Bar

    • Enchiladas Bar

      $20.99
    • MEAT OPTIONS:

      Steak | Chicken | Ground Beef | Veggie
    • SALSA OPTIONS:

      Green | Red | Mild Ranchero | Mole
    • SIDES:

      Spanish Rice | Beans | Chips & House Salsa
  • Fajita Bar

    • Fajita Bar

      $22.99
    • MEAT OPTIONS:

      Steak | Chicken | Veggie
    • TORTILLAS:

      Only Corn | Only Flour | Half Corn & Half Flour
    • SIDES:

      Spanish Rice | Beans | Pico De Gallo | Sour Cream | Cheese | Guacamole
  • Taco Bar

    • Taco Bar

      $16.99
    • TACO TOPPINGS:

      Lettuce Tomato | Onion | Cilantro | Cheese
    • TORTILLAS:

      Only Corn | only Flour | Half Corn & Half Flour
    • SIDES:

      Spanish Rice | Beans | Chips | House Salsa | Spicy Green Salsa | Spicy Red Salsa | Sour Cream
  • Burritos Bar

    • Burritos Bar

      $16.99
    • MEAT OPTIONS:

      Steak | Chicken | Ground Beef | Veggie
    • BURRITO TOPPINGS:

      Beans | Lettuce | Tomato | Onion |Cheese | (Tortillas) Flour Tortillas.
    • SIDES:

      Spanish Rice | Beans | Chips | House Salsa | Spicy Green Salsa | Spicy Red Salsa .
  • Variety Package

    • Variety Package

      Chips, House Salsa & Guacamole | Mini Cheese Quesadillas
      $29.99
    • MIXED GREEN SALAD:

      With roasted vegetables, corn, poblano peppers, tomatoes, green onions, jicama, black beans, and mango.
    • FAJITAS:

      Chicken & Steak - Served with Spanish rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, corn, and flour tortillas.
    • BBQ SALMON:

      Served with sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes.

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