The Local Menu

901 N 1st St, Abilene, TX 79601
  • Entreés

    • TL Quesadillas

      2 tortillas grilled Tijuana style and stuffed with your choice of protein! Comes topped with Chef Cody's secret sauce and house made crema. Garnished with radishes and made daily pickled red onions, finished with cilantro and cotija cheese. Choice of two sides!
      $18.20
    • Glorified Quesadilla

      flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, your choice of protein, guacamole, pico, cilantro
      $18.20
    • Cali Burrito

      fries, asada, guacamole, sour cream, secret sauce, pico
      $16.90
    • Street Enchiladas

      3 tortillas layered with your choice of protein! Comes topped with red or white enchilada sauce, fresh pico de Gallo, cotija cheese and cilantro. Choice of two sides!
      $16.90
    • Chipotle Sirloin

      8oz sirloin served any way you like! Caution: Comes served in a hot cast iron! Dressed with chipotle butter and slow braised Dos Equis white onions. Comes with your choice of two sides!
      $23.40
    • Tacos Americanos

      4 crunchy tacos stuffed with ground beef, lettuce, fresh pico de gallo, house made crema, cotija cheese and a side of hot sauce, red and/or green. Served with choice of 2 sides!
      $16.90
    • The Local Pasta

      Bowtie pasta tossed in a made to order, smoky poblano Alfredo. Served with your choice of protein! Finished with cotija cheese and cilantro. Chipotle garlic naan on the side
      $23.40
    • Big Chimi

      Shredded beef, cheese and Spanish rice inside a deep fried flour tortilla. Topped with red enchilada sauce, cotija cheese and cilantro salad.
      $18.20
    • Borracho Salmon

      8oz Salmon seared to perfection and baked to finish with an Avion Tequila pineapple glaze. Garnished with fresh pico de Gallo, chives, cotija cheese, and House blended chili powder. Served with your choice of 2 sides!
      $26.00
    • Damn Burrito

      Your choice of protein, Chato beans, cilantro lime rice, fresh pico de Gallo, cotija cheese and lettuce stacked and wrapped in a 14in flour tortilla. Choice of red and/or green salsa!
      $14.30
  • Sides Of Fries

    • Curly Fries

      Seasoned curly fries cooked to order!
      $5.20
    • Crinkle Cut Fries

      Cooked and salted to order!
      $5.20
  • Sides Of Avocado/ Guac

    • Bouillon Of Guac

      8oz of our house made guacamole. Does NOT come with chips
      $6.50
    • Ramekin Of Guac

      4oz of our fresh, house made guacamole. Does NOT come with chips.
      $1.95
    • Sliced Avocados

      Fresh slices of avocado.
      $2.60
  • Brunch Menu

    • 2 For Brunch Tacos

      $9.10
    • Damn Breakfast Burrito

      Chorizo, bacon, scrambled eggs, cotija cheese and pico de Gallo wrapped inside of a flour tortilla. Choice of salsa on the side.
      $13.50
    • Huevos Anyway

      2 eggs cooked anyway, served with Chato beans, corn tortillas, bacon and salsa.
      $10.50
    • Huevos Hash Skillet

      Eggs cooked anyway with chorizo, sweet potatoes, and bell pepper. Topped with cotija cheese, chives and watermelon radishes.
      $13.00
    • Migas

      Scrambled eggs mixed with pan fried corn tortilla chips, topped with pico de Gallo, and cotija cheese. Bacon served on the side.
      $10.05
    • Chorizo Omelet

      Chorizo Omelet topped with cotija cheese and chives. Served with bacon on the side.
      $12.50
  • Salads/Bowls

    • Rice Bowl

      Your Choice of protein on a bed of cilantro lime rice, grilled corn, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, Chef Cody's secret sauce and house made crema.
      $15.60
    • Grilled Shrimp & Corn Salad

      Fresh mixed greens, watermelon radishes, grilled corn salsa, crispy red cabbage, avocado dressed with chili powder, cotija cheese. Served with chili lime dressing on the side. Served with shrimp unless other option is selected!
      $19.50
    • Steak Salad

      Fresh mixed greens, crispy red cabbage, tomatoes , sliced avocado dressed with house chili powder, and cotija cheese. Served with chili lime dressing on the side. Served with grilled carne asada unless other option selected!
      $19.50
  • Taco Tuesday

    • 3 For Tacos

      $14.50
  • Cody's Specials

    • Damn Birria Burrito

      Get the best of both worlds with Chef Cody’s slow cooked Birria, crispy crinkle cut fries and fresh cilantro all tossed with a chihuahua cheese blend. Comes stuffed inside a 14in. tortilla, seared off, and a side of consommé.
      $16.50
  • Sides Of Queso

    • Bouillon Of Queso

      8oz of our house queso. Does NOT come dressed, does not come with chips.
      $3.90
    • Ramekin Of Queso

      4oz of our house queso. Does NOT come dressed, does not come with chips.
  • Family Style Meals Togo

    • Family Asada Taco Bowl 8x10

      Feed 4-6 people with our family sized rice bowl! Asada, cilantro lime rice, grilled corn, pico de Gallo, sour cream, Chef Cody's secret sauce and cilantro.
      $39.00
    • Family Chicken Wonton Tacos (12)

      Can't get enough of our famous chicken wontons? This is your chance to order 12! Shredded chicken stuffed inside a fried wonton shell, topped with avocado ranch, cotija cheese, an in-house seasoning and cilantro.
      $40.20
    • Family Pork Enchilada

      12 rolled shredded pork enchiladas topped with a sour cream enchilada sauce, melted chihuahua cheese. Dressed with cotija cheese and cilantro. Comes served with two 16oz cilantro lime rice and two 16oz Chato beans. Large bag of chips, 8oz red, and 8oz green salsa included!
      $39.00
    • Family Chicken Nachos 8x10

      Fried corn chips, creamy house queso, grilled chicken, fresh pico de gallo, cotija cheese, house crema, and cilantro!
      $26.00
    • Asada Fries For Two

      Seasoned curly fries, carne asada, pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream and cotija cheese. (8x10 pan)
      $23.40
    • Family Mushroom Rice Bowl 8x10

      Feed 4-6 people with our family sized rice bowl! Portabella mushroom, cilantro lime rice, grilled corn, pico de Gallo, sour cream, Chef Cody's secret sauce and cilantro.
      $39.00
    • Family Shrimp Fajitas

      Grilled shrimp, poblano pepper, white onions, red onions. Served with two 16oz cilantro lime rice and two 16oz Chato beans. Toppings included: 16oz cotija cheese, 16oz guac, and 16oz pico de Gallo. 24 corn tortillas included.
      $52.00
    • Family Sopapillas (18)

      18 of our fried sopapillas! Tossed in a cinnamon sugar mix and served with 16oz honey.
      $26.00
    • Family Beef Enchilada

      Feed 4-6 people with our family style beef enchiladas. Topped with a red enchilada sauce, melted Oaxaca cheese and cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice, Chato beans and chips/salsa.
      $39.00
    • Family Chicken Fajitas

      Grilled chicken, poblano, peppers, white onions, red onions. Served with two 16oz cilantro lime rice and two 16oz Chato beans. Toppings included: 16oz cotija cheese, 16oz guac, and 16oz pico de Gallo. 24 corn tortillas included.
      $39.00
    • Family Mushroom Fajitas

      Grilled portobello mushrooms, poblano peppers, white onions, red onions. Served with two 16oz cilantro lime rice and two 16oz Chato beans. Toppings included: 16oz cotija cheese, 16oz guac, and 16oz pico de Gallo. 24 corn tortillas included.
      $39.00
    • Family Chicken Taco Bowl 8x10

      Grilled chicken, fresh cilantro lime rice, grilled corn, pico de Gallo, large heaping of guacamole, house made crema, Chef Cody's secret sauce!
      $32.50
    • Family Asada Fajitas

      Grilled steak, poblano pepper, red onions and white onions. Served with two 16oz cilantro lime rice and two 16oz Chato beans. Toppings included: 16oz cotija cheese, 16oz guac, and 16oz pico de Gallo. 24 corn tortillas included.
      $40.50
    • Family Any 2 Combo Fajitas

      Choose 2 protiens of your choice! Grilled poblano peppers, white onions, red onions. Served with two 16oz cilantro lime rice and two 16oz Chato beans. Toppings included: 16oz cotija cheese, 16oz guac, and 16oz pico de Gallo. 24 corn tortillas included.
      $65.00
    • Family Asada Nachos 8x10

      Fried corn chips, creamy house queso, grilled carne asada, fresh pico de gallo, cotija cheese, house crema, and cilantro!
      $32.50
    • Family Chicken Enchilada

      12 rolled shredded Ruthie’s enchiladas topped with a sour cream enchilada sauce, melted chihuahua cheese. Dressed with cotija cheese and cilantro. Comes served with two 16oz cilantro lime rice and two 16oz Chato beans. Large bag of chips, 8oz red, and 8oz green salsa included!
      $39.00
  • Fajitas

    • Chicken Fajita

      Grilled chicken, poblano peppers, red and white onions. Served with Chato beans and cilantro lime rice. Comes with side of 4oz Pico de Gallo, 4oz cotija cheese and 4oz guacamole on the side. Your choice or corn and/or flour tortillas.
      $19.50
    • Shrimp Fajita

      Grilled shrimp, poblano peppers, red and white onions. Served with Chato beans and cilantro lime rice. Comes with side of 4oz Pico de Gallo, 4oz cotija cheese and 4oz guacamole on the side. Your choice or corn and/or flour tortillas.
      $39.00
    • Beef Fajita

      Grilled steak, poblano peppers, red and white onions. Served with Chato beans and cilantro lime rice. Comes with side of 4oz Pico de Gallo, 4oz cotija cheese and 4oz guacamole on the side. Your choice or corn and/or flour tortillas.
      $23.40
    • Combo Fajita

      Your choice of any combination of grilled asada, grilled chicken, and/or grilled shrimp, poblano peppers, red and white onions. Served with Chato beans and cilantro lime rice. Comes with side of 4oz Pico de Gallo, 4oz cotija cheese and 4oz guacamole on the side. Your choice or corn and/or flour tortillas.
      $39.00
    • Veggie Fajita

      Grilled portobello mushroom, poblano peppers, red and white onions. Served with Chato beans and cilantro lime rice. Comes with side of 4oz Pico de Gallo, 4oz cotija cheese and 4oz guacamole on the side. Your choice or corn and/or flour tortillas.
      $18.20
  • Sauces/Dressings

    • Side Of Chipotle Aioli

      Addictive and dairy free!
    • Side Of White Enchilada Sauce

      This sauce is made daily and has a sour cream base, including other spices!
      $1.50
    • Side Of Sour Cream

      House made crema, made daily!
    • Side Of Avocado Ranch Dressing

      House made ranch blended with avocados and fresh cilantro.
    • Side Of Cody’s Secret Sauce

      It’s a secret!!! Egg based and dairy free.
    • Side Of Chipotle Caesar Dressing

    • Side Of Red Enchilada Sauce

      Made fresh every morning; a special blend of Chef Cody’s hand picked dried chilis, tomatoes, and other herbs and spices.
      $1.50
    • Side Of Ketchup

    • Side Of Sandy Sauce

      A blend of crema, our special house pickled jalapeño brine, fresh cilantro, and a few more herbs and spices.
    • Side Of Chipotle Butter

      Hand crafted and made specifically for our Chipotle Sirloin. Add this butter to anything and everything!
    • Side Of Chili Lime Dressing

      Tart and true to name; House made vinaigrette!
  • Sides Of Salsa

    • Bouillon Of Green Salsa (8oz)

      8oz of fresh tomatillo salsa!
      $3.50
    • Red Salsa (4oz)

      Made Daily! 4oz of our crowd favorite.
      $1.50
    • Bouillon Of Red Salsa (8oz)

      8oz of the best salsa in town!
      $3.50
    • Green Salsa (4oz)

      Made daily! 4oz of tomatillo salsa
      $1.50
  • Protein Sides

    • Side Of Fajita Veggies

      Poblano peppers, white onions, and red onions sautéed to order!
      $3.90
    • Side Of Bacon (2)

      2 pieces of crispy flat bacon!
      $1.95
    • Side Of Shredded Chicken (4oz)

      4oz of our Ruthies shredded chicken!
      $5.20
    • Side Of Fried Avocado (2)

      2 pieces of avocado, fried to order in a tempura beer batter.
      $5.20
    • Side Of Ground Beef (4oz)

      4oz of daily made ground beef.
      $5.20
    • Side Of ODB Chicken (4oz)

      Chef Willie’s Ol’ Dirty Bird! A grilled Jamaican jerk chicken
      $5.20
    • Side Of Shredded Beef (4oz)

      4oz of slow roasted shredded beef
      $5.20
    • Side Of Pastor (4oz)

      $5.20
    • Side Of Grilled Chicken (4oz)

      4oz of grilled chicken, we use this for every grilled chicken or 3-step option in house!
      $5.20
    • Side Of Shredded Pork (4oz)

      4oz of our slow cooked shredded Carnitas pork.
      $5.20
    • Side Of Asada (4oz)

      4oz of grilled steak
      $5.20
    • Side Of Fried Fish (1)

      Swai fish filet, fried to order in a tempura beer batter
      $2.60
    • Salmon Filet (6oz)

      Whole 8oz salmon filet, blackened and cooked to order!
      $7.50
    • Side Of Fried Shrimp (3)

      3 pieces of shrimp, fried to order in a tempura beer batter.
      $5.20
    • Side Of Sweet Potatoes (4oz)

      $3.90
    • Side Of Portabella Mushroom

      Portobello mushroom, sautéed and seasoned to order!
      $5.20
    • Side Of Shrimp (1)

      Seasoned shrimp grilled to order, 1 per order!
      $1.30
    • Side Of Salmon (2oz)

      2oz salmon filet, blackened and cooked to order!
      $3.90
  • Traditional Sides

    • Side Of Street Corn

      Not your average street corn! \r\nComes dressed with our house made crema, house blended seasoning, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
      $2.60
    • Side Of Jalapeño Cheese Grits

      A crowd favorite; roasted jalapeños cooked into thick and creamy chihuahua cheese grits. Dressed with our house made tomatillo salsa and a sprinkle of chives.
      $4.55
    • Side Of Green Beans

      $4.55
    • Side Salad

      Bright greens, juicy tomatoes, and a crunchy red cabbage, all finished with our cotija cheese; served with Avocado Ranch unless specified.
      $5.85
    • Side Of Cotija Potatoes

      Fried, salted, and tossed with cotija cheese! Come dressed with chives.
      $4.55
    • Side Of Cilantro Lime Rice

      Fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a handful of spices all mixed with our house rice. A lighter option on our menu
      $2.60
    • Side Of Chato Beans

      Chef Cody’s homage to his father: The Chato Beans. These beans contain pork and come dressed with a thin layer of cotija cheese.
      $3.90
  • Apps

    • Chips And Salsa

      Freshly made chips and our in-house salsa make this an app you will want again and again.
      $3.90
    • Bean Dip

      Secret Mennu Item Alert!: Award winning Chato beans topped with shredded Chihuahua cheese then oven baked to a crisp perfection. Fresh pico de Gallo, corn salsa, cotija cheese and your choice of chips or pork rinds. Served with red and/or green salsa!
      $11.70
    • Birria Nachos

      NEW MENU ITEM... The Local's Birria Nachos should not be slept on. In-house made chips, quest, shredded beef, Cody's secret sauce, cilantro, and cortina cheese.
      $15.60
    • Chimichanga Egg Rolls

      Shredded beef and Chihuahua cheese stuffed inside an egg roll wrapper then fried to a crisp perfection! Come topped with Chef Cody's secret sauce, house pickled red onions, and cilantro.
      $13.00
    • Nacho Libre

      One of our Secret Menu items.. I won’t tell if you don’t!! Chips piled high, our house queso blanco, ground beef, crema, cotija cheese, fresh pico de Gallo, and finished with cilantro.
      $13.00
    • Wonton Tacos

      3 crispy Wonton shells loaded with shredded Ruthie’s chicken, avocado ranch, cotija cheese, topped with Tajin and cilantro!
      $13.00
    • Wonton Taquitos

      3 wonton wrappers filled with carnitas and a house made chipotle bbq sauce, deep fried then finished with crema and house bbq. This comes served with our house queso blanco dressed with cotija, cilantro, and house pickled red onions.
      $14.30
  • 3 For Tacos

    • FOR THE STREETS

      $12.50
  • Tacos

    • Fried Shrimp Taco

      Deep fried shrimp, red cabbage and pico de gallo topped with shrimp sauce
      $5.20
    • Carne Asada Taco

      Grilled carne asada, fresh pico de Gallo,, cotija cheese and topped with cilantro. *Tijuana style pictured*
      $5.85
    • Ruthie's Chicken Taco

      Shredded Ruthie’s chicken, grilled corn, fresh pico de Gallo, crema, and cotija cheese. Topped with tajin and cilantro.
      $5.85
    • Sweet Potato Taco

      Roasted sweet potatoes, corn salsa, habanero salsa and cotija cheese.
      $5.20
    • Grilled Shrimp Taco

      Grilled shrimp and mango salsa, topped with a shrimp sauce and chives.
      $5.20
    • Al Pastor Taco

      Chef Cody’s famous recipe! 24 hour marinated pork, topped with thin sliced white onions, tangy pineapple salsa, fresh tomatillo salsa and garnished with cilantro.
      $5.85
    • La Mejor Taco

      Tempura fried avocado, corn salsa and red cabbage topped with Chef Cody's secret sauce an cotija cheese
      $5.20
    • Carnitas Taco

      Shredded carnitas cooked overnight, fresh tomatillo salsa, thin slide white onions, and garnished with cilantro.
      $5.20
    • Fried Fish Taco

      Deep fried fish and jalapeño coleslaw topped with Chef Cody's secret sauce and chives
      $5.20
    • Texas 3 Step Taco

      This ain’t no 2 step! Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, house pickled jalapeños, and our daily made tomatillo hot sauce. Topped with fresh chives and cotija cheese.
      $5.85
    • Portabella Mushroom Taco

      Grilled portabella mushroom, guacamole, red cabbage, jalapeños and cilantro pesto.
      $5.20
    • O.D.B Taco

      Chef Willie’s grilled Jamaican jerk chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and house made bbq sauce. Topped with cotija cheese and fresh chives.
      $5.85
    • Fly Fish Taco

      Pan seared blackened salmon topped with fresh pico de Gallo and cotija cheese. Drizzled with a chipotle aioli, finished chili powder and chives.
      $5.20
  • Desserts

    • Cheesecake Chimi's

      House made cheesecake wrapped then deep fried dipped! Served with 4, tossed in cinnamon sugar, then topped off with powdered sugar. Served with your choice of dessert syrup: raspberry, chocolate, honey, or caramel. Additional sauces available for small upcharge.
      $13.00
    • Churros

      Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside! Tossed in cinnamon sugar. Served with your choice of dessert syrup: raspberry, chocolate, honey, or caramel. Additional sauces available for small upcharge.
      $10.50
    • Chocolate Cake

      Chef Ashley’s personally made 3 tier chocolate cake. Rich, decadent, and mouth watering! Comes topped with abuelitas chocolate sauce and powdered sugar. This item contains cinnamon and nutmeg*
      $13.00
  • Cold Toppings

    • Side Of Pickled Jalapeños

      Sliced and pickled in house; not too spicy! Add these to anything!
    • Side Of Dos XX Beer Onions

      Cut fresh and slow braised. Sweet and spicy, these onions are specifically made for our Chipotle Sirloin.
      $1.30
    • Whole Grilled Jalapeño

    • Side Of Radish

      Crunchy, peppery, and a lovely color! Add radish to any dish on our menu!
    • Side Of Pickled Red Onions

      Sliced and pickled in house, these vibrant onions are a great addition to any menu item!
    • Side Of Pico

      Made daily; fresh jalapeños, tomatoes and red onions! Has additional blend of herbs and spices.
    • Side Of Corn Salsa

      Corn, red onions, and fresh jalapeños! This items comes specifically on our sweet potato tacos, also our shrimp and corn salad!
    • Side Of Tajin

    • Side Of Sliced Fresh Jalapeño

      Sliced to order; 1 whole jalapeño cut how you want.
    • Side Of Sliced White Onions

      Sliced to order, also a great addition to any menu item.
    • Side Of Pineapple Salsa

    • Side Of Pineapple Tequila Glaze

      Avion tequila, pineapples, and other herbs and spices. This sweet and savory glaze gets baked on our Borracho Salmon.
      $1.30
    • Side Of Cotija Cheese

      Crumbly and a little salty, we use this to dress and finish a majority of our menu items.
    • Side Of Red Cabbage

      Sliced daily; fresh red cabbage!
    • Side Of Shredded Cheese

      A Chihuahua and Oaxaca cheese blend.
    • Side Of Cilantro

      Cut fresh to order.
    • Side Of Salsa Matcha

      Garlic, dried chilis, and roasted peanuts. Made for our fried fish and fried shrimp tacos, this crowd favorite can be enjoyed on any dish on our menu!
      $1.30

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