La Nortena Taqueria & Mexican Grill Menu

4.5
(1,725+ Reviews)
  • APPETIZERS

    • CEVICHE

      Choice of ground fish fillet or chopped shrimp mixed with pico de gallo and topped with avocado
    • SOPES

      Specially made thick tortillas with your choice of meat filling, refried beans, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and fresh cheese
    • GUACAMOLE

      5 oz. of freshly made guacamole
    • CHEESE DIP

      5 oz. of melted cheese dip served with fresh tortilla chips
    • STREET CORN

      Roasted over an open grill and coated with butter, mayonnaise, cream, Cotija cheese, chile powder and cilantro with a lime wedge
    • Loaded French Fries

      Crispy, buttery french fries topped with melted cheese, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeño, and our special cream sauce
  • SALADS

    • CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SALAD

      Lettuce, mixed bell peppers, grilled chicken topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, tomatoes, fresh cheese and our very own chipotle dressing
    • FAJITAS SALAD

      Choice of grilled steak or chicken cooked with bell peppers and onions topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and shredded cheese
    • CRAZY TACO SALAD

      A crispy flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cheese dip and sour cream
  • SOUPS

    • Menudo

    • Chicken Soup

  • BOWLS

    • Served With White Rice, Black Beans, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Avocado, Purple Cabbage, And Corn

  • BURRITOS

    • BURRITO LA NORTEÑA

      Stuffed with refried beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and choice of meat filling
    • STEAK AND SAUSAGE BURRITO

      Stuffed with grilled steak, chorizo (Mexican sausage), refried beans, fresh cheese, and pico de gallo
    • CHEESESTEAK BURRITO

      Stuffed with grilled steak, mushrooms and onions. Topped with cheese dip, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream
    • SHRIMP BURRITO

      Stuffed with shrimp, rice, refried beans, Purple cabbage, diced avocado, red diced onions, cotija cheese, cilantro
    • FISH BURRITO

      Stuffed with grilled or breaded fish, rice, refried beans, Purple cabbage, diced avocado, red diced onions, cotija cheese, cilantro
    • CALIFORNIA BURRITO

      Stuffed with French Fries, grilled steak, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
    • VEGETARIAN BURRITO

      Stuffed with mixed vegetables, refried beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream
    • CHILE VERDE BURRITO

      Stuffed with rice, black beans, pico de gallo, and choice of meat filling. Topped with green sauce, and sour cream
    • CHILE ROJO BURRITO

      Stuffed with rice, black beans, pico de gallo, and choice of meat filling. Topped with red sauce, and sour cream
    • BIRRIA BURRITO

      Distinctly red-colored braised beef burrito, stuffed with cheese, cilantro, onions, and rice
    • CLASSIC BURRITO

      House burrito stuffed with your choice of meat filling, cilantro and onions
  • TOSTADAS

    • TRADITIONAL

      Choice of meat filling topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, fresh cheese and avocado
    • CEVICHE

      Choice of shrimp, or fish mixed with pico de gallo and avocado
  • ENCHILADAS

    • ENCHILADAS POBLANAS

      Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian.
    • GREEN ENCHILADAS

      Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian.
    • RED ENCHILADAS

      Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian.
    • ENCHILADAS NORTEÑA

      Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian
    • Enchiladas Divorciadas

      Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian.
    • ENCHILADA

      Choose any sauce above. Choice of meat filling, cheese, bean or vegetables
  • SHRIMP

    • SPICY SHRIMP

      Cooked with onions and our spicy sauce
    • CITRUS BUTTER SHRIMP

      Cooked with butter and orange juice
    • Veracruzana Shrimp

      cooked with onions, jalapeño, and our special seafood sauce
    • Garlic Shrimp

      cooked with onions and our special garlic sauce
  • FISH

    • SPICY FISH

      Cooked with onions and our spicy sauce
    • MEXICAN-STYLE FISH

      Topped with pico de gallo
    • FRIED FISH

    • GRILLED FISH

    • Veracruzana Fish

      cooked with onions, jalapeño, shrimp and our special seafood sauce
    • Garlic Fish

      cooked with onions and our special garlic sauce
  • TILAPIA

    • Whole Fried Tilapia

      Served with white rice, fresh Cali vegetables and corn or flour tortillas
    • Spicy Tilapia

      cooked with onions and our spicy sauce
    • Mexican-Style Tilapia

      topped with Pico de Gallo
    • Veracruzana Tilapia

      cooked with onions, jalapeño, shrimp and our special seafood sauce
    • Garlic Tilapia

      cooked with onions and our special garlic sauce
  • COCKTAILS

    • SHRIMP COCKTAIL

  • GRILLED NACHOS

    • NORTEÑA NACHOS

      Choice of meat filling, fresh cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole topped with cheese dip
    • CLASSIC NACHOS

    • FAJITA NACHOS

      Choice of grilled steak or chicken cooked with mixed bell peppers and onions topped with refried beans, cheese dip, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and fresh cheese – Vegetarian Fajita Nachos
    • SHRIMP NACHOS

      Grilled shrimp topped with cheese dip, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and fresh cheese
  • TORTAS

    • TORTA CLASSICA

      Served with choice of one meat filling
    • TORTA LA CUBANA

      Delicious grilled beef frank, slice of ham, over hard egg and pork Mexican sausage
    • TORTA LOCA

      Delicious pork chunks in pieces, slices of ham, and al pastor
    • CHEESESTEAK TORTA

      Grilled steak cooked with onions and mushrooms, cheese, lettuce and jalapeño
    • TORTA BIRRIA

      Distinctly red-colored braised beef torta, stuffed with cheese, cilantro, and onions
  • TACOS

    • CLASSIC STREET TACO (SOFT)

      Choice of one meat filling with cilantro and onions on handmade corn tortilla
    • FISH OR SHRIMP (SOFT)

      6” flour tortilla filled with sea bass fish fillet or grilled shrimp, topped with purple cabbage, diced avocado, red diced onions, cotija cheese, cilantro
    • VEGETARIAN TACO

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with cooked potatoes, onions, corn. Topped with purple cabbage, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro
    • AMERICAN TACO (SOFT)

      Choice of one meat filling with shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes on 6” soft flour tortilla
    • HARD TACO

      Choice of one meat filling with shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes
    • Tinga Taco

      Shredded chicken in a delicious tomato sauce and chile chipotle in adobo sauce. Topped with cilantro, avocado, cotija cheese, and pickled red onions
    • Vegetarian Tinga Taco

      Purple cabbage in a delicious tomato sauce and chile chipotle in adobo sauce. Topped with cilantro, avocado, cotija cheese, and pickled red onions
    • Queasabirria Tacos

      Distinctly red-colored, cheesy, braised beef tacos. Stuffed with onions and cilantro, and served with the juices from the braising process (consommé)
  • QUESADILLAS

    • CLASSIC QUESADILLA

      Stuffed with choice of one meat filling and cheese
    • LA NORTEÑA QUESADILLA

      Stuffed with refried beans and choice of meat filling. Served with lettuce, sour cream, fresh cheese, tomatoes, and sliced avocado
    • SHRIMP QUESADILLA

      Stuffed with grilled shrimp and cheese served with lettuce, sour cream, fresh cheese, tomatoes, and sliced avocado
    • FAJITA QUESADILLA

      Stuffed with beans and choice of grilled steak or grilled chicken, cooked with onions and mixed bell peppers served with rice and a small salad
    • VEGGIE QUESADILLA

      A mix of potatoes, onions, mixed bell pepper, tomatoes, and mushrooms cooked to perfection. Served with refried beans, rice and a small salad
  • FAJITAS

    • STEAK MEXICANO

      Grilled steak and pork Mexican sausage cooked with onions, tomatoes, and choice of jalapeño peppers or mixed bell peppers. Topped with cheese
    • STEAK LA NORTEÑA

      Grilled bacon and steak cooked with onions and topped with cheese, fresh tomatoes and sliced avocado
    • TEXAS FAJITAS (SKIRT STEAK, CHICKEN & JUMBO SHRIMP)

    • JUMBO SHRIMP FAJITAS

    • CHICKEN FAJITAS

    • SKIRT STEAK AND CHICKEN FAJITAS

    • SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS

    • VEGGIE FAJITAS

  • DINNERS

    • STEAK RANCHERA

      Grilled steak cooked with onions, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and ranchero sauce
    • CHIMICHANGA

      One flour tortilla deep-fried and filled with refried beans, grilled chicken, or steak. Topped with cheese dip. Served with rice and a small salad
    • PORK LA NORTEÑA

      Chunks of tender pork topped with grilled onions
    • PORK ENMOLADO

      Chunks of tender pork in enmolado sauce. 100% Mexican-style
    • SKIRT STEAK CARNE ASADA

      Grilled skirt steak cooked with grape tomatoes, onions and jalapeño
    • PORK SALSA

      Chunks of tender pork and cactus topped with green or red sauce
  • CHICKEN

    • POLLO ENMOLADO

      Chicken in enmolado sauce. 100% Mexican-style
    • BREADED CHICKEN

      Breaded chicken breast
    • CHORI-POLLO

      Diced chicken cooked with chorizo, topped with cheese dip
    • CREAM OF CHICKEN

      Grilled chicken cooked with onions, mushrooms, choice of jalapeño or mixed bell peppers, and our very own cream sauce
    • GRILLED CHICKEN

      Boneless chicken breast marinated in a special juice
    • CHILAQUILES

      Corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken, cooked with ranchera sauce and cheese
    • CHEESY CHICKEN

      Grilled chicken breast cooked with mushrooms and onions, topped with cheese dip
    • MEXI-CHICKEN

      Whole grilled chicken breast cooked with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños with ranchero sauce
  • RIBEYE STEAKS

    • LATIN RIBEYE

      Cooked with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, chipotle sauce and potatoes
    • RIBEYE WITH CHEESE

      Cooked with mushrooms and onions. Topped with cheese dip
    • SPICY MEXICAN RIBEYE

      Diced and cooked with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños
    • GRILLED RIBEYE

      Topped with green onions and a jalapeño
    • RIBEYE WITH CREAM

      Cooked with onions, mushrooms, choice of jalapeños or mixed bell peppers and our house cream sauce
  • COMBINATIONS

    • ENCHILADA

      Your choice of 1 filling and choice of sauce from our enchilada menu
    • TOSTAGUAC

      Refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole
    • QUESADILLA

      Choice of meat with cheese. *Limit 1 per combo only
    • TAMAL

      Beef only
    • CHIMICHANGA

      Stuffed with choice of meat and refried beans. *Limit 1 per combo only
    • TOSTADA

      Your choice of meat topping served with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, fresh cheese, sour cream and avocado. *Limit 1 per combo only
    • CLASSIC STREET TACO (SOFT)

      Choice of one meat filling with cilantro and onions on handmade corn tortilla
    • AMERICAN TACO (SOFT)

      Choice of one meat filling with shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes on flour tortilla
    • HARD TACO

      Choice of one meat filling with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream
    • BURRITO

      Stuffed with choice of meat with onions and cilantro. *Limit 1 per combo only
  • LUNCH COMBINATIONS

    • BURRITO, RICE AND BEANS

    • BURRITO AND TWO TACOS

    • CHEESE QUESADILLA AND BURRITO

    • CHEESE QUESADILLA AND TWO TACOS

    • TWO TACOS, RICE AND BEANS

    • CHEESE QUESADILLA, RICE AND BEANS

    • TACO, ENCHILADA, RICE AND BEANS

    • ENCHILADA, RICE, BEANS AND SALAD

    • BURRITO, TACO AND RICE

    • BURRITO, ENCHILADA AND TACO

    • CREAM OF CHICKEN

      Grilled chicken cooked with onions, mushrooms, choice of jalapeño or bell peppers and our very own cream sauce. Served with rice, beans (charro, refried or black) and a small salad
    • CHIMICHANGA

      One flour tortilla deep-fried and filled with refried beans, grilled chicken or steak. Topped with cheese dip and served with rice and a small side salad
    • CHEESESTEAK BURRITO

      One flour tortilla with grilled steak, cooked with onions and mushrooms, topped with cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo
    • BURRITO ESPECIAL

      10” flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, topped with poblano (MOLE) sauce and fresh cheese. Served with rice
    • CRAZY TACO SALAD

      A crispy flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, lettuce, tomato, fresh cheese and sour cream
    • TACO, ENCHILADA AND CHARRO BEANS

    • TAMAL, RICE AND BEANS

    • TAMAL, TACO AND ENCHILADA

    • TWIN BURRITO Served With Rice

    • TWO ENCHILADAS, RICE AND BEANS

    • BURRITO, ENCHILADA, RICE AND BEANS

    • STEAK CARNE ASADA

      Topped with green onions, served with rice, beans (charro, refried or black) and a small salad
  • LUNCH FAJITAS

    • STEAK OR CHICKEN

    • STEAK AND CHICKEN

    • TEXAS

    • SHRIMP

  • CHILD’S PLATES

    • BURRITO & TACO (Choice Of Meat)

    • TACO, RICE & BEANS (Choice Of Meat)

    • CHEESE QUESADILLA, RICE & BEANS

    • CHICKEN NUGGETS (5) & FRIES

    • CHEESE QUESADILLA & FRIES

    • TACO & ENCHILADA (Choice Of Meat & Sauce)

    • ENCHILADA, RICE & BEANS (Choice Of Meat & Sauce)

    • CHEESE NACHOS Add Chicken Or Beef

  • DESSERTS

    • XANGOS

      A creamy, cheesecake wrapped in a pastry tortilla, dusted with cinnamon-sugar and served with warm chocolate and french vanilla ice cream
    • CHURROS

      Two churros tossed in cinnamon sugar with caramel inside. Topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate
    • SOPAPILLAS

      Tortillas are perfectly fried until a puffy air pocket appears covered in cinnamon sugar. Topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate
  • HANDCRAFTED MARGARITAS

    • GEORGIA PEACH

      Milagro Añejo Tequila, peach mix, ancho Chile liquor
    • PINEAPPLE JALAPEÑO PALOMA

      Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, pineapple, jalapeño, salt, squirt
    • PALOMA

      Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, salt, squirt
    • BLACKBERRY

      Milagro Silver Tequila, blackberry puree, fresh lime juice
    • JALAPEÑO

      Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, jalapeño
    • SKINNY

      Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup
    • TEQUILA SUNRISE ANEJO

      Milagro Anejo Tequila, fresh squeezed OJ, fresh lime juice, grenadine
  • CLASSICS

    • VIP MARGARITA

      32oz Milagro Tequila (Silver, Reposado or Anejo)
    • HOUSE MARGARITA

      14oz and 32oz
    • TEXANA MARGARITA

      14oz and 32oz with Gran Gala
    • MOJITO

      32oz
    • 4TH OF JULY

      32oz
    • MARGARONA

      32oz
    • PINA COLADA

      14oz and 32oz
    • MICHELADA

      32oz
  • BEER

    • DRAFT BEER

      DOS XX AMBER, PACIFICO, MODELO ESPECIAL, MICHELOB ULTRA, BUD LIGHT 16oz / 32 oz / Pitcher
    • DOMESTIC BEER

      BUDWEISER, BUD LIGHT, MICHELOB ULTRA, COORS LIGHT, MILLER LITE
    • IMPORTS BEER

      CORONA EXTRA, CORONA LIGHT, DOS EQUIS AMBER, TECATE, DOS EQUIS LAGER, PACIFICO, HEINEKEN, MODELO ESPECIAL, CORONA, NEGRA MODELO, VICTORIA,
  • WINES

    • CAVIT PINOT NOIR / ITALY / BOLD & COMPLEX

    • RISATA MOSCATO D’ASTI / ITALY / FRESH & FRAGRANT

    • SILENI NANO CABERNET SAUVIGNON / FRANCE / CLASSIC CAB

    • BOLLA PINOT GRIGIO / ITALY / LIGHT, CRISP & EASY DRINKING

    • FRONTERA CHARDONNAY /CHILE / LONG, MEMORABLE FINISH

  • TEQUILAS

    • SILVER, BLANCO & PLATINUM

      ESPOLON HERRADURA MILAGRO PATRON 1800 COCONUT CASA NOBLE CASAMIGOS DON JULIO JOSE CUERVO
    • REPOSADO TEQUILA

      ESPOLON HERRADURA MILAGRO PATRON 1800 CABO WABO CASA NOBLE CASAMIGOS CORRALEJO DON JULIO JOSE CUERVO SAUZA HORNITOS
    • ANEJO TEQUILA

      ESPOLON HERRADURA MILAGRO PATRON CABO WABO CASA NOBLE CASAMIGOS DON JULIO
  • LIQUORS

    • VODKA

      TITO’SABSOLUT CIROC GREY GOOSE KETEL ONE FLEISCHMANN
    • WHISKEY

      CROWN ROYAL
    • SCOTCH

      CHIVAS REGAL BUCHANAN’S 12 YR
    • BOURBON

      JACK DANIEL’S JIM BEAM KNOB CREEK MAKER’S MARK WILD TURKEY 101
    • COGNACS

      HENNESSY
    • GIN

      FLEISCHMANN NEW AMSTERDAM
    • RUM

      ADMIRAL NELSON SILVER RUM BACARDI ANEJO CAPTAIN MORGAN MALIBU COCONUT PYRAT XO RUM
  • SOFT DRINKS

    • PEPSI, DIET PEPSI, MT. DEW, DR. PEPPER, SIERRA MIST, TROPICANA PINK LEMONADE, GINGER ALE, ORANGE CRUSH, TONIC WATER, FRESH BREWED ICED TEA

    • HORCHATA (LIMIT 1 REFILL) 16 Oz. – 32 Oz

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