La Jaiba Shrimp House Menu

4.4
(125+ Reviews)
$Seafood
  • DAILY SPECIALS

    • 1A. Fried Fish & Shrimp Combo

      Two fried fish pieces and 3 shrimp, with choice of bread item, and choice of two sides.
    • 1B. Grilled Fish & Shrimp Combo

      One grilled fish and 3 shrimp, with choice of bread item, and choice of two sides.
    • 2. 1/2lb Fish Chicharrones

      Half of a pound of fish chicharrones and your choice of tortillas. Served with pico de gallo.
    • 3. Fish in Foil

      Lemony and fresh cilantro fish in foil, with choice of bread item and choice of two sides.
    • 4. Fish Veracruz

      One fish fillet with our Veracruz sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onion, capers and olives, with choice of bread item and choice of two sides.
    • 5. Fish Cilantro

      One fish fillet with our exclusive Cilantro Sauce, with choice of bread item and choice of two sides.
    • 6. Shrimp Cilantro

      Grilled shrimp with our exclusive Cilantro Sauce, with choice of bread item and choice of two sides.
    • 7. Fish Chipotle

      One fish fillet with our chipotle sauce made with chipotle in adobo, fresh onion & tomatoes and bacon bites, with choice of bread item and choice of two sides.
    • 8. Shrimp Chipotle

      Grilled shrimp with our chipotle sauce made with chipotle in adobo, fresh onion & tomatoes and bacon bites, with choice of bread item and choice of two sides.
    • 9. Sea Food Chile Relleno

      Exclusive stuffed poblano pepper with fish and shrimp "guisados". Topped with melted mozzarella and carrot based sauce. Change sauce to "salsa molcajeteada" at no extra cost. Served with choice of bread item and choice of two sides.
    • 10. Fetuccine with Shrimp

      Fetuccine with our exclusive Cilantro sauce or alfredo sauce. Change to chicken breast at no extra cost. Served with choice of bread item and choice of one side.
    • 11a. Cilantro Seafood Enchiladas

      Three Cilantro seafood enchiladas topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of two sides.
    • 11b. Spicy Ranch Seafood Enchiladas

      Three spicy ranch seafood enchiladas topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of two sides.
  • APPETIZERS

    • Quesadillas de Camarón

      3 flour tortillas with sautéed shrimp, onion, bell pepper and tomato topped with melted white cheese. Served with avocado.
    • Sopes de Camarón

      Delicious corn "sopes" with sautéed shrimp, bell pepper, tomato and onion. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
      $9.99
    • Pescadillas

      Deep fried corn empanadas stuffed with our signature fish "guisado" and cheese.
      $9.99
    • LJ's Shrimp Nachos

      Nachos topped with sautéed shrimp, bell pepper, tomato, onion and melted yellow cheese.
      $16.99
    • Stuffed Jalapeños

      Fresh jalapenos stuffed with shrimp and mozzarella, battered and deep fried to perfection.
      $8.99
    • LJ's Fajita Nachos

      Nachos topped with sautéed fajita, bell peppers, tomato, onion and melted yellow cheese.
      $16.99
    • Queso Fundido

      Melted mozzarella cheese with your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $9.99
    • 1/2 Lb Fish Carnitas

      1 lb of diced white fish fried with no breading to crispy perfection served in a molcajete on a bed of guacamole.
    • Guacamole

      Classic fresh mashed avocado with cilantro, onion and tomato on the side.
      $9.99
  • SEAFOOD PLATES

    • Combo 1 Item

      With your choice of seafood.
    • Combo 2 Items

      With your choice of seafood.
    • 1 Pound Chicharrones de Pescado

      Another exclusive of La Jaiba! One pound of crunchy fried fish strips battered in corn meal with our signature spices. Served with your choice of tortillas.
    • 1/2 Pound Chicharrones de Pescado

      Another exclusive of La Jaiba! Half a pound of crunchy fried fish strips battered in corn meal with our signature spices. Served with your choice of tortillas.
  • TACOS

    • Tacos de Pescado

      These ones gave us 3.5 out of 4 on The Monitor. "Plenty of good quality fish fillet. Lettuce, tomato, white cheese & avocado surround the mounds of whitefish."
    • Tacos Marineros

      A delicious combination of grilled shrimp and octopus with mushrooms, onions, a bit of bacon and a bit of jalapeño pepper.
    • Sombrero de Camarón

      Grilled shrimp, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and bacon topped with melted mozzarella and your choice of tortilla.
      $17.99
    • Tacos Especiales de Camarón

      Fried shrimp, cheese, onion, tomato, cilantro and our spicy chimichurri sauce.
    • Tacos del Tocayo

      Chile poblano, mozzarella cheese and fish on tortillas a las brasas.
    • Fajita Tacos

      Grilled tender fajita on corn or flour tortillas.
    • Tacos de Camarón

      Seasoned grilled shrimp sautéed with onion, bell pepper and tomato.
    • Chicken Tacos

      Grilled chicken breast with lettuce and tomato, topped with avocado.
    • Tacos Petroleros

      Melted cheese, grilled shrimp, black beans, avocado and our "no name" sauce.
  • SOUPS (CALDOS)

    • Caldo 7 Mares

      Fish, shrimp, octopus & oyster soup, topped with fresh cilantro.
    • Caldo de Pescado

      Fish soup, topped with fresh cilantro.
    • Caldo de Mariscos

      Fish and shrimp soup, topped with fresh cilantro.
    • Caldo de Camarón

      Shrimp soup, topped with fresh cilantro.
    • Caldo Especial

      You should try our best! Fish, jumbo shrimp, octopus, oyster, scallops, mussels, crab, topped with fresh cilantro.
  • PO' BOYS & BURGERS

    • Po' Boys

      Served on French bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and avocado with fries. Made with your choice of fried shrimp, fish, oysters, grilled fajita or grilled chicken breast.
      $12.99
    • Burgers

      1/3 pound Angus beef burger served with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and French fries.
      $7.99
  • FAJITA & CHICKEN BREAST

    • Beef Fajita Plate

      Grilled beef fajita on an onion and bell pepper bed, topped with avocado.
    • Beef Fajita & Shrimp Plate

      Grilled beef fajita on an onion and bell pepper bed, topped with avocado and grilled or fried shrimp.
    • Beef Fajita Sombrero

      Grilled beef fajita, onion, tomato and bell pepper topped with melted mozzarella and your choice of tortilla.
    • Chicken Fajita Plate

      Grilled chicken fajita on an onion and bell pepper bed, topped with avocado.
    • Chicken Fajita Sombrero

      Grilled chicken fajita, onion, tomato and bell pepper topped with melted mozzarella and your choice of tortilla.
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      Grilled chicken breast.
    • Rockefeller Chicken Breast

      Stuffed chicken breast with spinach and mushroom au gratin.
  • SALADS (ENSALADAS)

    • Fresh Garden Salad

      Simple and fresh! Lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion and bell pepper.
      $6.99
    • Avocado with Rafafar

      Two avocado halves with rafafar. Our one of a kind shrimp salad served on two avocado halves.
      $16.99
    • Shrimp Salad

      Fresh boiled shrimp laid over lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion and bell pepper.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Salad

      Grilled chicken breast on lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion and bell peppers.
      $14.99
  • COLD KITCHEN (COCINA FRIA)

    • Tostada de Ceviche "Verde"

      Ceviche in an avocado, cilantro, and olive oil-infused salsa.
      $7.99
    • Tostada de Ceviche "Chi"

      Our ceviche "chi" on a crispy corn tortilla.
      $7.99
    • Tostada de Jaiba

      Claw crab meat on a crispy corn tortilla with spread mayonnaise, topped with avocado.
      $8.99
    • Toastada "Rafarar"

      Our original imitated but never duplicated. A crispy corn tortilla topped with our original "rafafar".
      $6.99
  • HOUSE SPECIALTIES (ESPECIALIDADES DE LA CASA)

    • Cazuela de Mariscos

      Our signature platter. Combination of fish, jumbo shrimp, octopus, oysters, scallops, clams, mussels and crab legs in an exquisite sauce with guajillo peppers, onion & mushrooms.
    • Filete con Mariscos

      Combination of fish, shrimp, octopus, oyster, scallops, clams and mussels in an exclusive lightly spicy house creamy sauce with garlic and mushrooms.
    • Rollo de Mariscos

      Hand battered fish fillet, stuffed with shrimp, crab, and cheese. Deep fried to perfection served over our homemade chipotle cream sauce.
    • Filete Relleno a la Bilbaina

      Crab and shrimp stuffed fish grilled to perfection then sautéed with olive oil, roasted garlic and chile guajillo.
    • Camarones al Molcajete

      Jumbo shrimp sauteed in jalapeno and tomato sauce served on a hot molcajete with Swiss cheese and avocado.
    • Camarones al Tequila

      Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a creamy sauce with tequila flambe, served on a hot molcajete with Swiss cheese and avocado.
    • Jumbo Shrimp Tocinetas

      Six jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon, topped with melted Swiss cheese. Served on a bed of white rice.
  • FAMILY PLATTERS (PLATTERS FAMILIARES)

    • Seafood Botana

      Fried shrimp, oysters, stuffed crabs, fish, fries, onion rings, hush puppies with toast and soup.
    • Fajita Botana

      Grilled seasoned tender beef or chicken fajita with onion, bell pepper, tomato, guacamole and quesadillas on a bed of nachos topped with black beans and melted yellow cheese.
    • Cazuela de Mariscos

      Our signature platter. Combination of fish, jumbo shrimp, octopus, oysters, scallops, clams, mussels and crab legs in an exquisite sauce of guajillo peppers, onion and mushrooms.
      $59.99
    • Botana Mar y Tierra

      Tender seasoned fajita with onion, bell pepper and tomato on a bed of nachos topped with black beans and melted yellow cheese, quesadillas, fish chicharrones, fried shrimp, fries, onion rings, hush puppies and toast.
    • Fish Chicharrones

      Another exclusive of La Jaiba! Crunchy fried fish strips battered in corn meal with our signature spices. Served with your choice of tortillas.
  • SIDE DISHES

    • White Rice

      $2.99
    • Baked Potato

      $4.99
    • French Fries

      $3.99
    • Small Side Salad

      $3.99
    • Onion Rings

      $3.99
    • Steamed Veggies

      $3.99
    • Hush Puppies

      $3.99
    • Chips & Salsa

      $3.99
    • Black Beans

      $3.99
    • Tortillas

  • CHILD'S PLATES

    • Chicken Nuggets

      Six chicken nuggets with fries, rice, or veggies (add $0.75).
    • Fish Fingers

      Deep fried fish fillet pieces with fries, rice, or veggies (add $0.75).
    • Popcorn Shrimp

      12 popcorn fried shrimp with fries, rice, or veggies (add $0.75).
    • Cheeseburger

      1/3 Angus beef patty with American cheese. Lettuce and tomato on the side with fries, rice, or veggies (add $0.75).
  • DESSERTS

    • Flan de la Casa

      $6.99
  • BEVERAGES

    • Soft Drinks

      $3.99
    • Mexican Coca-Cola

      $4.99
    • Sweet Tea

      $3.99

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