Mexican Republic Kitchen & Cantina Menu

7404 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
  • APPETIZERS

    • QUESO FUNDIDO

      Melted cheese. Topped with chorizo, roasted poblanos & caramelized onion. Tortillas.
      $11.50
    • GUACAMOLE

      Mashed avocado mixed with cilantro, jalapeño, tomato, onion & lime juice. Tortilla chips.
      $11.00
    • MRK QUESO DIP

      Melted cheese dip with beef picadillo. Chopped jalapeños, tomato & corn. Topped with onions & cilantro. Tortilla Chips.
      $11.50
    • JALAPEÑOS RELLENOS

      Three stuffed jalapeños with chorizo, roasted potato & cheese. Mole Coloradito, sour cream & cheese.
      $10.50
    • QUESADILLA APPETIZER

      Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Side of guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo.
      $9.00
    • NACHOS

      Crispy corn tortillas with melted cheese. Black Beans, corn, pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole & sour cream.
      $10.50
    • TAQUITOS

      Crispy taquitos filled with chicken, cilantro & onions. Topped with sour cream, salsa verde & queso fresco
      $9.50
    • CHICKEN TAMALES

      2 Tamales filled with roasted chicken & salsa verde. Topped with sour cream, cheese & salsa verde.
      $8.50
    • TAMALES DE ELOTE

      2 Corn tamales topped with poblano cream, melted cheese and cilantro.
      $9.00
    • CHIPS & SALSA

      Crispy tortilla chips with a side of Roasted Molcajete Tomato Salsa.
      $4.00
    • SIDE OF CHIPS

      Crispy Tortilla Chips
      $3.00
    • SIDE OF MOLCAJETE SALSA

      Roasted Tomato, jalapeño, and onion Salsa.
      $1.00
  • DRINKS

    • Horchata

      Coconut Cinnamon Horchata
      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      Homemade Lemonade
      $3.00
    • Mexican Coke

      Glass Bottle
      $3.50
    • Jarritos

      $3.00
    • Traditional Margarita To Go

      100% Blue Agave Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.
      $8.50
    • Premium Margarita To Go

      Milagro Reposado Tequila, Torres Orange Liquor, lemon & lime Juice Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container Pick up only When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.
      $10.00
    • Red Sangria To Go

      Red wine, peach liquor, rum, gin, peach, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Pick up only. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.
      $7.50
    • White Sangria To Go

      White wine, peach liquor, rum, gin, peach, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. Pick up only. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.
      $7.50
    • Strawberry Margarita To Go

      Strawberry flavored margarita. 100% Blue Agave Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.
      $8.75
    • Mango Margarita To Go

      Mango flavored margarita. 100% Blue Agave Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.
      $8.75
    • COKE CAN

      $2.00
  • SPECIALS

    • BUTTERNUT SOUP

      Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. Topped with Bacon, sour cream, and cilantro. Size small 16oz Size Large 32oz
      $6.50
    • MOLE TRIO ENCHILADAS

      3 Homemade corn tortillas filled with chicken breast. Topped with 3 different moles. Mexican Rice and Pinto beans.Mole NegroMole de calabaza Peanut Mole
      $18.50
  • SOUPS & SALADS

    • PEPITA SALAD

      Mixed greens with pumpkin seed & lime dressing. Topped with queso fresco, roasted pepitas & tortilla strips.
      $12.00
    • TORTILLA SOUP

      Chicken broth flavored with chile ancho. Tortilla strips, cheese, chicken & sour cream
      $6.00
    • MR SALAD

      Mixed greens with chipotle ranch, grilled corn, black beans, avocado & red onions.
      $11.00
    • POZOLE

      Guajillo & pork flavored broth with corn hominy. Shredded pork.
      $7.00
    • BUTTERNUT SOUP

      Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. Topped with Bacon, sour cream, and cilantro. Size small 16oz Size Large 32oz
      $6.50
  • TACOS

    • ASADA STEAK TACO

      Grilled garlicky lime-marinated sirloin steak.Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • BAJA FISH TACO

      Battered tilapia tacos. Topped with chipotle mayo, cabbage and Pico de gallo.
      $4.75
    • BARBACOA TACO

      Guajillo braised beef. Topped with onions, cilantro and guacamole.
      $4.75
    • CALABAZITAS TACO

      Grilled zucchini, grilled corn, and caramelized onions. Topped with sour cream and queso fresco.
      $4.00
    • CARNITAS TACO

      Tender pulled pork topped with pico de gallo.
      $4.00
    • CHORIZO TACO

      Mexican spiced sausage topped with onions and cilantro.
      $4.00
    • CAULIFLOWER TACO

      Sauteed cauliflower. Topped with lettuce, cilantro, pico de gallo and chipotle mayo.
      $4.25
    • JALAPEÑO RELLENO TACO

      Stuffed Jalapeño with chorizo, roasted potato, and cheese. Topped with lettuce and sour cream.
      $4.75
    • PANELA TACO

      Sauteed panela cheese. Topped with roasted tomato sauce, pickled red onions & guacamole.
      $4.25
    • PASTOR TACO

      Roasted guajillo pork. Topped with onion, cilantro and pineapple.
      $4.00
    • PIBIL TACO

      Achiote braised pork. With black beans and pickled red onions.
      $4.25
    • PICADILLO TACO (GROUND BEEF)

      Ground beef with roasted potato and carrots. Topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.00
    • POLLO CHICKEN TACO

      Garlicky grilled chicken. Topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.00
    • RAJAS MUSHROOM TACO

      Creamy mushrooms with poblano peppers, caramelized onions and sour cream
      $4.00
    • GRILLED SHRIMP TACO

      Grilled shrimp topped with chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo and pickled red onions.
      $4.75
    • BATTERED SHRIMP TACO

      Battered shrimp topped with chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo and pickled red onions.
      $4.75
    • TINGA DE POLLO TACO

      Shredded chicken with caramelized onions in a roasted tomato chipotle sauce. Topped with sour cream, cheese and cabbage.
      $4.25
    • 2 TACOS

      Choice of 2 tacos.Please see the menu / individual tacos for toppings of each taco.
    • 3 TACOS

      Choice of 3 tacos.Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco.
    • 4 TACOS

      Choice of 4 tacos.Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco.
    • 2 TACOS WITH RICE AND BEANS

      Choice of 2 tacos. Side of Rice & Beans Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco. Select one taco filling per option.
      $4.00
    • 3 TACOS WITH RICE AND BEANS

      Choice of 3 tacos. Side of rice and beans. Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco. Select one taco filling per option
      $4.00
    • 4 TACOS WITH RICE AND BEANS

      Choice of 4 tacos. Side of rice & beans. Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco. Select one taco filling per option
      $4.25
  • MEXICAN FAVORITES

    • BURRITO

      Large flour tortilla filled with pinto beans, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and choice of meat. Side of Mexican Rice.
      $14.00
    • SOPE

      Corn masa boat filled with pinto beans and choice of meat. Salsa verde, sour cream, queso fresco and lettuce.
      $6.50
    • CHEESE QUESADILLAS

      2 Quesadillas filled with cheese on corn tortillas. Mexican rice & pinto beans. Side of Sour Cream.
      $11.00
    • TORTA

      Telera bread with pinto beans and choice of meat. Lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Side of Mexican Rice.
      $13.00
    • TOSTADAS

      Two tostadas filled with pinto beans and choice of meat. Lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Side of Mexican rice.
      $12.00
    • VEGGIE QUESADILLAS (Calabazitas)

      2 Quesadillas filled with cheese, roasted zucchini, caramelized onion, and corn on corn tortillas. Mexican rice & pinto beans. Side of Sour Cream
      $12.00
    • QUESADILLAS WITH MEAT

      2 Quesadillas filled with cheese and choice of meat on corn tortillas. Mexican rice & pinto beans. Side of sour cream
      $13.00
  • MRK BOWLS

    • TACO BOWL

      Lettuce and cabbage mixed with lime dressing or chipotle ranch. Choice of meat/protein.Topped with jalapeños, cheese, pickled red onions, and salsa. Side of sour cream.Low Carb. Keto friendly.
      $14.00
    • BURRITO BOWL

      Burrito bowl with choice of Mexican Rice, White Rice, or Mexican style Cauliflower Rice.Choice of meat. Topped with Cheese, sour cream, lettuce, jalapeños, pickled red onions & Salsa.Low Carb - keto.
      $14.00
  • ENTREES

    • BARBACOA

      Braised beef in guajillo chile & avocado leaves. Pinto beans & Mexican rice. Pico de gallo.
      $20.50
    • CARNITAS

      Tender pork carnitas. Molacajete sauce and pico de gallo. Pinto beans & Mexican rice.
      $18.00
    • POLLO EN CREMA DE POBLANO

      Grilled chicken breast in Poblano Cream. Corn tamal with sour cream & cheese. White rice.
      $19.00
    • BRISKET

      Beef brisket in Mole Coloradito. Black beans & Mexican Rice. Grilled corn with chipotle mayo.
      $23.00
    • CHILES RELLENOS

      Egg battered stuffed poblano pepper filled with cheese or beef picadillo. Roasted tomato sauce. Mexican rice & pinto beans.
      $14.50
    • COCHINITA PIBIL

      Braised achiote pork in banana leaves & orange juice. Black beans, pickled red onions & habanero salsa.
      $19.50
    • CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDES

      Corn tortillas filled with roasted chicken & caramelized onions. Topped with salsa verde & melted cheese. White Rice & black beans.
      $15.75
    • FAJITAS

      Sauteed meat with bell peppers, onions & tomato. Sour cream, Mexican rice & pinto beans.
      $18.50
    • ALAMBRE

      Sauteed steak, chorizo & bacon with bell peppers, onions & melted cheese. Mexican rice & pinto beans.
      $22.50
    • ENCHILADAS CON MOLE

      3 Corn tortillas filled with choice of roasted chicken or beef picadillo. Mole Coloradito, onions, cilantro. Mexican rice & pinto beans.
      $17.00
    • ENCHILADAS DE VEGETALES

      3 Corn tortilla filled with zucchini, onions & corn. Roasted tomato sauce, sour cream, cheese. White rice & black beans.
      $14.50
    • VEGGIE FAJITAS

      Sauteed bell peppers, onions & tomato with zucchini & corn. Sour cream, Mexican rice & black beans.
      $15.50
    • CARNE ASADA

      Sauteed skirt steak. Chicken mole enchilada with sour cream and cheese. Grilled jalapeño, sour cream, Mexican rice & pinto beans.
      $24.50
  • MEAL KITS

    • TACO KIT

      Do It Yourself Taco Kit (feeds 3-4 people)-Choice of 2 Meats-Side of Mexican Rice-Side of Pinto Beans.-Tortillas-Chips & Salsa-Toppings (lettuce, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, Onion & Cilantro)
      $55.00
    • FAJITA MEAL KIT

      Fajita Meal Kit (feeds 3-4 people)-Meat sauteed with bell peppers, onions & tomato.-Side of Mexican Rice-Side of Pinto Beans-Tortillas-Chips & Salsa- Guacamole-Sour Cream
      $40.00
  • SEAFOOD

    • QUESADILLAS DE CAMARON

      Two tortillas filled with cheese, shrimp, chipotle & onions. Mexican rice & black beans.
      $17.00
    • SHRIMP CEVICHE

      Lime juice marinated shrimp, onions, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño & cucumber. Tortilla chips.
      $11.00
    • SHRIMP EMPANADAS

      3 Empanadas filled with shrimp, chipotle & onions. Topped with sour cream, cheese & salsa roja.
      $11.50
    • ENCHILADAS DE CAMARON

      3 corn tortillas filled with shrimp, chipotle & grilled onions. Topped with salsa verde, sour cream & queso fresco. Mexican rice & black beans.
      $18.00
    • QUESADILLAS DE CANGREJO (CRAB)

      Two tortillas filled with cheese, crab, bacon, roasted corn, chipotle and onions. Mexican rice & black beans.
      $17.50
    • CAMARONES ALA DIABLA

      Sauteed shrimp in a spicy chipotle sauce. Mexican rice, pinto beans & pico de gallo.
      $22.00
    • SHRIMP FAJITAS

      Sauteed shrimp with bell peppers, onions & tomato. Guacamole & sour cream. Mexican rice & pinto beans.
      $20.50
    • PESCADO A LA VERACRUZANA

      Sauteed tilapia in Veracruzana sauce-tomato, capers, olives & jalapeños. White rice & mixed salad.
      $19.00
    • SALMON EN SALSA DE CACAHUATE

      Sauteed Salmon in red chile peanut salsa. White rice & grilled green beans
      $23.00
    • SHRIMP QUESO FUNDIDO

      Melted cheese mixed with shrimp, chipotle & onions. Topped with chipotle mayo & cilantro.
      $14.50
  • SIDES

    • MEXICAN CORN

      Comes with chipotle mayo, chili powder and queso fresco.
      $5.00
    • BEANS

      Side of refried pinto beans or refried black Beans.(Black beans are vegetarian and can be vegan without cheese)
      $4.50
    • PICO DE GALLO

      Chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños.
      $1.50
    • GRILLED JALAPEÑOS

      $3.00
    • GUACAMOLE SIDE

      $4.00
    • HABANERO

      Roasted habanero salsa. Extremely spicy.
      $1.50
    • PLANTAINS

      Fried plantains, topped with sour cream and queso fresco.
      $4.50
    • RICE

      Side of rice
      $4.50
    • SOUR CREAM

      $1.00
    • CHEESE SIDE

      $1.00
    • AVOCADO SLICES

      $2.00
    • FRENCH FRIES SIDE

      $4.50
    • SAUTEED GREEN BEANS

      Side of sauteed green beans.
      $4.50
    • PICKLED JALAPEÑOS & VEGGIES

      Pickled carrots, cauliflower & jalapeños
      $3.00
    • SALSA

      Molcajete Sauce. Roasted tomato, onion & jalapeño.
      $6.00
    • CAULIFLOWER MEXICAN RICE

      Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice with zucchini.Contains dairy. Low Carb.
      $5.50
    • CHIPS & SALSA

      Crispy tortilla chips with a side of Roasted Molcajete Tomato Salsa.
      $4.00
    • SIDE OF CHIPS

      Crispy Tortilla Chips
      $3.00
    • SIDE OF MOLCAJETE SALSA

      Roasted Tomato, jalapeño, and onion Salsa.
      $1.00
    • SIDE OF TORTILLAS

      4 Tortillas.
      $1.00
  • DESSERT

    • Tres Leches

      $7.50
    • Flan De Coco

      Coconut flavored custard.
      $5.00
    • Churros

      $7.00
    • Chocoflan

      Vanilla flan layered with chocolate cake.
      $8.00
  • KIDS MENU

    • Quesadillas Kids

      2 Flour Cheese Quesadillas. Mexican rice and Pinto beans
      $9.00
    • Cheese Burger

      Cheese burger. Side of french fries.
      $9.00
    • Milanesa

      Crispy breaded chicken. Side of french fries
      $9.00
    • Tacos Kids

      2 tacos on corn tortillas. Choice of meat. Topped with cheese and sour cream. Mexican rice and Pinto beans.
      $9.00
  • Items

    • Molcajeteada

      assorted grilled skirt steak chicken shrimp in roasted tomato molcajete salsa wiht nopales queso panela green onions jalapeno mexican rice and pinto beans
      $29.00
    • Huaraches

      crispy corn masa boat wiht pinto beans red sause and red suase choice of meat asada pollo pastor picadillo or carnitas toppet lettuce queso fresco side pico de gallo and sour cream
      $12.00

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