Casual Mexican cantina offering traditional cooking, a full bar & weekly live music.
Our menu combines traditional central region of Jalisco in the western-pacific area of Mexico. Dishes with authentic house specialties, all prepared with a contemporary twist. Guest favorites include shrimp nachos, fish tacos, ceviche, tacos callejeros, parrillas and specialty margaritas.
4.5 – 1 reviews $ • Mexican restaurant
Menu
Menu | |
APPETIZERS | |
CEVICHE Choice of ground fish fillet or chopped shrimp mixed with pico de gallo and topped with avocado |
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SOPES Specially made thick tortillas with your choice of meat filling, refried beans, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and fresh cheese |
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GUACAMOLE 5 oz. of freshly made guacamole |
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CHEESE DIP 5 oz. of melted cheese dip served with fresh tortilla chips |
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STREET CORN Roasted over an open grill and coated with butter, mayonnaise, cream, Cotija cheese, chile powder and cilantro with a lime wedge |
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Loaded French Fries Crispy, buttery french fries topped with melted cheese, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeño, and our special cream sauce |
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SALADS | |
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SALAD Lettuce, mixed bell peppers, grilled chicken topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, tomatoes, fresh cheese and our very own chipotle dressing |
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FAJITAS SALAD Choice of grilled steak or chicken cooked with bell peppers and onions topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and shredded cheese |
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CRAZY TACO SALAD A crispy flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cheese dip and sour cream |
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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 |
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STEAK AND SAUSAGE BURRITO Stuffed with grilled steak, chorizo (Mexican sausage), refried beans, fresh cheese, and pico de gallo |
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CHEESESTEAK BURRITO Stuffed with grilled steak, mushrooms and onions. Topped with cheese dip, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream |
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SHRIMP BURRITO Stuffed with shrimp, rice, refried beans, Purple cabbage, diced avocado, red diced onions, cotija cheese, cilantro |
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FISH BURRITO Stuffed with grilled or breaded fish, rice, refried beans, Purple cabbage, diced avocado, red diced onions, cotija cheese, cilantro |
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CALIFORNIA BURRITO Stuffed with French Fries, grilled steak, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream |
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VEGETARIAN BURRITO Stuffed with mixed vegetables, refried beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream |
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CHILE VERDE BURRITO Stuffed with rice, black beans, pico de gallo, and choice of meat filling. Topped with green sauce, and sour cream |
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CHILE ROJO BURRITO Stuffed with rice, black beans, pico de gallo, and choice of meat filling. Topped with red sauce, and sour cream |
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BIRRIA BURRITO Distinctly red-colored braised beef burrito, stuffed with cheese, cilantro, onions, and rice |
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CLASSIC BURRITO House burrito stuffed with your choice of meat filling, cilantro and onions |
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TOSTADAS | |
TRADITIONAL Choice of meat filling topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, fresh cheese and avocado |
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CEVICHE Choice of shrimp, or fish mixed with pico de gallo and avocado |
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ENCHILADAS | |
ENCHILADAS POBLANAS Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian. |
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GREEN ENCHILADAS Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian. |
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RED ENCHILADAS Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian. |
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ENCHILADAS NORTEÑA Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian |
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Enchiladas Divorciadas Four enchiladas served with rice or a small salad and choice of meat filling or vegetarian. |
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ENCHILADA Choose any sauce above. Choice of meat filling, cheese, bean or vegetables |
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SHRIMP | |
SPICY SHRIMP Cooked with onions and our spicy sauce |
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CITRUS BUTTER SHRIMP Cooked with butter and orange juice |
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Veracruzana Shrimp cooked with onions, jalapeño, and our special seafood sauce |
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Garlic Shrimp cooked with onions and our special garlic sauce |
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FISH | |
SPICY FISH Cooked with onions and our spicy sauce |
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MEXICAN-STYLE FISH Topped with pico de gallo |
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FRIED FISH | |
GRILLED FISH | |
Veracruzana Fish cooked with onions, jalapeño, shrimp and our special seafood sauce |
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Garlic Fish cooked with onions and our special garlic sauce |
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TILAPIA | |
Whole Fried Tilapia Served with white rice, fresh Cali vegetables and corn or flour tortillas |
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Spicy Tilapia cooked with onions and our spicy sauce |
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Mexican-Style Tilapia topped with Pico de Gallo |
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Veracruzana Tilapia cooked with onions, jalapeño, shrimp and our special seafood sauce |
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Garlic Tilapia cooked with onions and our special garlic sauce |
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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 |
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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 |
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SHRIMP NACHOS Grilled shrimp topped with cheese dip, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and fresh cheese |
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TORTAS | |
TORTA CLASSICA Served with choice of one meat filling |
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TORTA LA CUBANA Delicious grilled beef frank, slice of ham, over hard egg and pork Mexican sausage |
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TORTA LOCA Delicious pork chunks in pieces, slices of ham, and al pastor |
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CHEESESTEAK TORTA Grilled steak cooked with onions and mushrooms, cheese, lettuce and jalapeño |
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TORTA BIRRIA Distinctly red-colored braised beef torta, stuffed with cheese, cilantro, and onions |
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TACOS | |
CLASSIC STREET TACO (SOFT) Choice of one meat filling with cilantro and onions on handmade corn tortilla |
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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 |
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VEGETARIAN TACO Handmade corn tortilla filled with cooked potatoes, onions, corn. Topped with purple cabbage, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro |
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AMERICAN TACO (SOFT) Choice of one meat filling with shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes on 6” soft flour tortilla |
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HARD TACO Choice of one meat filling with shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes |
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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 |
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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 |
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Queasabirria Tacos Distinctly red-colored, cheesy, braised beef tacos. Stuffed with onions and cilantro, and served with the juices from the braising process (consommé) |
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QUESADILLAS | |
CLASSIC QUESADILLA Stuffed with choice of one meat filling and cheese |
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LA NORTEÑA QUESADILLA Stuffed with refried beans and choice of meat filling. Served with lettuce, sour cream, fresh cheese, tomatoes, and sliced avocado |
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SHRIMP QUESADILLA Stuffed with grilled shrimp and cheese served with lettuce, sour cream, fresh cheese, tomatoes, and sliced avocado |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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STEAK LA NORTEÑA Grilled bacon and steak cooked with onions and topped with cheese, fresh tomatoes and sliced avocado |
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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 |
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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 |
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PORK LA NORTEÑA Chunks of tender pork topped with grilled onions |
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PORK ENMOLADO Chunks of tender pork in enmolado sauce. 100% Mexican-style |
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SKIRT STEAK CARNE ASADA Grilled skirt steak cooked with grape tomatoes, onions and jalapeño |
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PORK SALSA Chunks of tender pork and cactus topped with green or red sauce |
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CHICKEN | |
POLLO ENMOLADO Chicken in enmolado sauce. 100% Mexican-style |
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BREADED CHICKEN Breaded chicken breast |
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CHORI-POLLO Diced chicken cooked with chorizo, topped with cheese dip |
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CREAM OF CHICKEN Grilled chicken cooked with onions, mushrooms, choice of jalapeño or mixed bell peppers, and our very own cream sauce |
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GRILLED CHICKEN Boneless chicken breast marinated in a special juice |
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CHILAQUILES Corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken, cooked with ranchera sauce and cheese |
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CHEESY CHICKEN Grilled chicken breast cooked with mushrooms and onions, topped with cheese dip |
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MEXI-CHICKEN Whole grilled chicken breast cooked with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños with ranchero sauce |
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RIBEYE STEAKS | |
LATIN RIBEYE Cooked with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, chipotle sauce and potatoes |
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RIBEYE WITH CHEESE Cooked with mushrooms and onions. Topped with cheese dip |
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SPICY MEXICAN RIBEYE Diced and cooked with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños |
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GRILLED RIBEYE Topped with green onions and a jalapeño |
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RIBEYE WITH CREAM Cooked with onions, mushrooms, choice of jalapeños or mixed bell peppers and our house cream sauce |
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COMBINATIONS | |
ENCHILADA Your choice of 1 filling and choice of sauce from our enchilada menu |
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TOSTAGUAC Refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole |
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QUESADILLA Choice of meat with cheese. *Limit 1 per combo only |
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TAMAL Beef only |
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CHIMICHANGA Stuffed with choice of meat and refried beans. *Limit 1 per combo only |
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TOSTADA Your choice of meat topping served with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, fresh cheese, sour cream and avocado. *Limit 1 per combo only |
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CLASSIC STREET TACO (SOFT) Choice of one meat filling with cilantro and onions on handmade corn tortilla |
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AMERICAN TACO (SOFT) Choice of one meat filling with shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes on flour tortilla |
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HARD TACO Choice of one meat filling with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream |
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BURRITO Stuffed with choice of meat with onions and cilantro. *Limit 1 per combo only |
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LUNCH COMBINATIONS | |
1.BURRITO, RICE AND BEANS | |
2.BURRITO AND TWO TACOS | |
3.CHEESE QUESADILLA AND BURRITO | |
4.CHEESE QUESADILLA AND TWO TACOS | |
5.TWO TACOS, RICE AND BEANS | |
6.CHEESE QUESADILLA, RICE AND BEANS | |
7.TACO, ENCHILADA, RICE AND BEANS | |
8.ENCHILADA, RICE, BEANS AND SALAD | |
9.BURRITO, TACO AND RICE | |
10.BURRITO, ENCHILADA AND TACO | |
11.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 |
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12.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 |
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13.CHEESESTEAK BURRITO One flour tortilla with grilled steak, cooked with onions and mushrooms, topped with cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo |
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14.BURRITO ESPECIAL 10” flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, topped with poblano (MOLE) sauce and fresh cheese. Served with rice |
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15.CRAZY TACO SALAD A crispy flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, lettuce, tomato, fresh cheese and sour cream |
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16.TACO, ENCHILADA AND CHARRO BEANS | |
17.TAMAL, RICE AND BEANS | |
18.TAMAL, TACO AND ENCHILADA | |
19.TWIN BURRITO Served with rice | |
20.TWO ENCHILADAS, RICE AND BEANS | |
21.BURRITO, ENCHILADA, RICE AND BEANS | |
22.STEAK CARNE ASADA Topped with green onions, served with rice, beans (charro, refried or black) and a small salad |
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LUNCH FAJITAS | |
STEAK OR CHICKEN | |
STEAK AND CHICKEN | |
TEXAS | |
SHRIMP | |
CHILD’S PLATES | |
1.BURRITO & TACO (Choice of meat) | |
2.TACO, RICE & BEANS (Choice of meat) | |
3.CHEESE QUESADILLA, RICE & BEANS | |
4.CHICKEN NUGGETS (5) & FRIES | |
5.CHEESE QUESADILLA & FRIES | |
6.TACO & ENCHILADA (Choice of meat & sauce) | |
7.ENCHILADA, RICE & BEANS (Choice of meat & sauce) | |
8.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 |
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CHURROS Two churros tossed in cinnamon sugar with caramel inside. Topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate |
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SOPAPILLAS Tortillas are perfectly fried until a puffy air pocket appears covered in cinnamon sugar. Topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate |
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HANDCRAFTED MARGARITAS | |
GEORGIA PEACH Milagro Añejo Tequila, peach mix, ancho Chile liquor |
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PINEAPPLE JALAPEÑO PALOMA Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, pineapple, jalapeño, salt, squirt |
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PALOMA Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, salt, squirt |
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BLACKBERRY Milagro Silver Tequila, blackberry puree, fresh lime juice |
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JALAPEÑO Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, jalapeño |
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SKINNY Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup |
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TEQUILA SUNRISE ANEJO Milagro Anejo Tequila, fresh squeezed OJ, fresh lime juice, grenadine |
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CLASSICS | |
VIP MARGARITA 32oz Milagro Tequila (Silver, Reposado or Anejo) |
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HOUSE MARGARITA 14oz and 32oz |
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TEXANA MARGARITA 14oz and 32oz with Gran Gala |
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MOJITO 32oz |
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4TH OF JULY 32oz |
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MARGARONA 32oz |
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PINA COLADA 14oz and 32oz |
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MICHELADA 32oz |
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BEER | |
DRAFT BEER DOS XX AMBER, PACIFICO, MODELO ESPECIAL, MICHELOB ULTRA, BUD LIGHT 16oz / 32 oz / Pitcher |
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DOMESTIC BEER BUDWEISER, BUD LIGHT, MICHELOB ULTRA, COORS LIGHT, MILLER LITE |
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IMPORTS BEER CORONA EXTRA, CORONA LIGHT, DOS EQUIS AMBER, TECATE, DOS EQUIS LAGER, PACIFICO, HEINEKEN, MODELO ESPECIAL, CORONA, NEGRA MODELO, VICTORIA, |
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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 |
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REPOSADO TEQUILA ESPOLON HERRADURA MILAGRO PATRON 1800 CABO WABO CASA NOBLE CASAMIGOS CORRALEJO DON JULIO JOSE CUERVO SAUZA HORNITOS |
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ANEJO TEQUILA ESPOLON HERRADURA MILAGRO PATRON CABO WABO CASA NOBLE CASAMIGOS DON JULIO |
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LIQUORS | |
VODKA TITO’SABSOLUT CIROC GREY GOOSE KETEL ONE FLEISCHMANN |
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WHISKEY CROWN ROYAL |
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SCOTCH CHIVAS REGAL BUCHANAN’S 12 YR |
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BOURBON JACK DANIEL’S JIM BEAM KNOB CREEK MAKER’S MARK WILD TURKEY 101 |
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COGNACS HENNESSY |
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GIN FLEISCHMANN NEW AMSTERDAM |
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RUM ADMIRAL NELSON SILVER RUM BACARDI ANEJO CAPTAIN MORGAN MALIBU COCONUT PYRAT XO RUM |
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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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Order and Reservations
Reservations: lanortenamexican.com
Contact La Nortena Taqueria & Mexican Grill
Address: 6275 Rivers Ave ste a, North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: (843) 225-7055
Website: https://lanortenamexican.com/
Hours
Sunday | 11AM–7PM |
Monday | 11AM–8PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–8PM |
Wednesday | 11AM–8PM |
Thursday | 11AM–8PM |
Friday | 11AM–9PM |
Saturday | 11AM–9PM |
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