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La Palapa, Mezcal & Cocina
2224 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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Featured Items
- 3 TACOS$13.50
· Tacos are served with rice inside and topped with, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro and onion with a lime on the side)
- QUESABIRRIA$19.45
Flavorful broth made with locally sourced beef short ribs, shank and chuck served with three tacos filled with the meat braised in the same broth and melted cheese. Remember to dunk your tacos in the soup for the ultimate experience! This plate does not have beans.
- QUESADILLA$14.45
Made with a 12” flour tortilla, and served with a side of French fries, sour cream and pico de gallo.
FOOD MENU
APPETIZERS
- Tamal$5.45
An ancestral dish of warm corn-based dough wrapped in a cornhusk and steam-cooked topped with our home-made green salsa and mole sauce – meat or vegetarian options available. Ask about what we are serving today!
- Empanada$5.45
Wheat flour dough filled with chicken, ground beef, shrimp (ADD $1.00), plantain & cheese or veggies topped with our home-made green salsa and mole sauce… Provecho!!
- Side Table Guacamole$14.50
The best guac in the ‘burgh! Made right on the side of your table!
- Three to Share$16.95
A trio of Salsas including Pico de gallo, Cheese Dip & Guacamole. Sharing is caring!
- Chips & Salsa$6.95
Choose between pico de gallo, green salsa or red salsa with tortilla chips. (Add any extra salsa for $3.95)
- Jalapeño Cheese Dip and chips$10.50
Delicious mix of Queso Fresco, Mozzarella and American cheese with a touch of Jalapeño pepper. (Add Chorizo for $2.00)
- Nachos Pollo$12.95
- Nachos Beef$13.95
- Nachos Barbacoa$15.95
SOUPS & SALADS
- Sopa de Tortilla$5.45
Garlic, cilantro and oregano based broth with tortilla chips and a poached egg
- Sopa de Pescado$6.45
Fish soup with tilapia and potatoes, prepared with onion, garlic, sour cream and fresh tomatoes - a special dish originating from the coast of Veracruz.
- Sopa de Verdura$5.45
Our delicious home-made vegetable soup, green and yellow zucchini, broccoli and potatoes.
- Ensalada Palapa$9.50
Our own salad creation with a bed of lettuce mix, cucumber, beets, onion, tomato, carrots, nopal (cactus), boiled egg and queso fresco.
- Avocado Salad$12.50
Lettuce mix, tomato, red onion, cucumber, red pepper and fresh avocado.
ENTREES
- FLAUTAS (TAQUITOS)$16.45
Your choice of chicken, barbacoa or potatoes wrapped in a crispy tortilla and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco and sour cream. Dish includes 4 flautas.
- ENCHILADAS VERDES Y MOLE$16.45
Three enchiladas with your choice of chicken, beef, mushroom or cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with green & mole sauce, sour cream, onion and queso fresco. The combination will make your mouth water!
- ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS$16.45
Three enchiladas with your choice of chicken, beef, mushroom or cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with our spicy Salsa Ranchera (banana pepper, roasted tomato, onion, garlic, and spices), pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco!
- ENCHILADAS NORTEÑAS$20.45
Three chicken, mushroom or cheese enchiladas topped with green and mole sauce, sour cream and queso fresco accompanied with a 6 oz. flank steak on the side… An appetizing treat for you!
- FAJITAS NAYARIT$16.45
Grilled fajitas mixed with peppers, mushrooms and pineapple... Yum!
- COSTILLA DE PUERCO$16.45
OUR SPECIALTIES
- BIRRIA$18.45
Flavorful broth made with locally sourced beef short ribs, shank and chuck served with three tacos filled with the meat braised in the same broth. Remember to dunk your tacos in the soup for the ultimate experience! This plate does not have beans.
- QUESABIRRIA$19.45
Flavorful broth made with locally sourced beef short ribs, shank and chuck served with three tacos filled with the meat braised in the same broth and melted cheese. Remember to dunk your tacos in the soup for the ultimate experience! This plate does not have beans.
- TAMALES$15.45
Two warm corn-based dough tamales wrapped in a cornhusk and steam cooked, topped with green or mole salsa– meat or vegetarian options available. Ask about what we are serving today!
- MOLE POBLANO CON POLLO$17.45
Chicken breast with traditional Mexican mole - the perfect blend of spices, chili peppers, and chocolate! So good!
- BARBACOA$19.95
Tenderly marinated and slow roasted beef brisket, the best choice for a hangover…
- CARNE ASADA$24.95
Tender and juicy Skirt Streak cooked to order with a grilled nopal (cactus), onion, queso fresco and jalapeño pepper. So tender…
- MOLCAJETE MAR Y TIERRA$35.95
A dish to share with grilled skirt steak, chicken breast, jumbo shrimp, jalapeño, bell peppers, onion, queso dip, green or ranchera Salsa, and tortillas.
- PECHUGA GRILL$15.45
Grilled Chicken Breast with a twist of lime juice
- CHAMORRO DE BORREGO EN GUAJILLO (LAMB SHANK)$24.95
Slow roasted Lamb shank in guajillo chile sauce.
- LENGUA EN VERDE$19.45
VEGETARIAN DISHES
- CHILES RELLENOS CON QUESO Y ESPINACA$14.95
A flavorful Mexico City classic – poblano peppers stuffed with spinach and cheese, topped with our home-made green and mole sauce.
- EMPANADA$5.45
Wheat flour dough filled with cheese, plantain & cheese or veggies topped with our home-made green salsa and mole sauce… Provecho!!
- ENCHILADAS VERDES$16.95
Three enchiladas with your choice of Soyrizo, mushroom, cheese, Mushroom+cheese or spinach+cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with green sauce, sour cream and queso fresco. The combination will make your mouth water!
- ENCHILADAS DE MOLE$16.95
Three enchiladas with your choice of Soyrizo, mushroom, cheese, Mushroom+cheese or spinach+cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with our home-made mole sauce, sour cream and queso fresco. The combination will make your mouth water!
- ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS$16.95
Three enchiladas with your choice of Soyrizo (vegan), mushroom (vegan), cheese, mushroom+cheese or spinach+cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with our spicy Salsa Ranchera (banana pepper, roasted tomato, onion, garlic, and spices), pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco!
- FAJITAS NAYARIT$16.95
Grilled fajitas with soyrizo, mixed zucchini, carrots, broccoli, squash, peppers, onion, mushrooms and pineapple... Yum!
- TAMALES$14.95
Two warm corn-based dough tamales wrapped in a cornhusk and steam cooked, topped with green or mole salsa– Ask about what we are serving today!
- FLAUTAS DE PAPA$16.95
Potatoes wrapped in a crispy tortilla and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso fresco and sour cream. Dish includes 4 flautas.
TACOS
- 1 Taco$4.70
· Tacos are served with rice inside and topped with, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro and onion with a lime on the side)
- 3 TACOS$13.50
· Tacos are served with rice inside and topped with, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro and onion with a lime on the side)
- SPECIALTY TACOS$18.45
- YINZ TACOS$18.45
- 2 Tacos$9.00
QUESADILLA
BURRITO
DESSERTS
KIDS MENU
- QUESADILLA$6.95
Cheese, pinto beans or chicken quesadilla – Kids love them!
- MINI BEEF NACHOS$6.95
Tortilla chips topped with Ground beef, Cheese, Sour cream and Queso Fresco.
- EMPANADA$6.95
Wheat flour dough filled with chicken, ground beef or Cheese… Provecho!
- SINCRONIZADA$6.95
Ham and melted cheese between two warm flour tortillas
EXTRAS
BRUNCH
- BREAKFAST TACOS$9.00
Two tacos made with your choice of scrambled eggs and bacon, or eggs and chorizo, sour cream, queso fresco and pico de gallo.
- BREAKFAST TACOS$13.00
Three tacos made with your choice of scrambled eggs and bacon, or eggs and chorizo, sour cream, queso fresco and pico de gallo.
- BREAKFAST GORDITA$8.00
Home-made round corn dough cut in half, and filled with your choice of Machaca con huevo (eggs and shredded beef), or huevos al pastor (eggs and marinated pork), lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco on top.
- MOLLETES VEGETARIAN$12.50
4 Bolillo bread halfs, 2 filled with refried beans, 2 pieces with poblano pepper and otatoes and all four topped with melted cheese, Pico de Gallo on the side - a favorite of kids and adults, too!
- MOLLETES MEAT$14.50
4 Bolillo bread halfs filled with refried beans, and bacon, topped with melted cheese and Pico de Gallo on the side - a favorite of kids and adults, too!
- VEGETARIAN OMELET$13.50
Three egg omelet with Poblano pepper, spinach and queso fresco, comes with pinto beans and roasted potatoes.
- RANCHERO OMELET$14.50
Three egg omelet with chorizo, potatoes, onion and mozzarella cheese. Comes with refried beans and roasted potatoes on the side.
- FAJITA OMELET$15.95
Three egg omelet with Chicken or steak fajita and mozzarella cheese. Comes with pinto beans and roasted potatoes on the side.
- CHILAQUILES$12.95
Tortilla chips mixed with mild tomatillo green sauce or spicy Ranchero red sauce, fresh onion, sour cream and queso fresco with your choice of chicken, eggs or steak. Comes with a side of refried beans and roasted potatoes. Just the right mix of flavors!
- HUEVOS RANCHEROS$13.50
Two tortillas with refried beans and two eggs on top, a classic brunch dish at every home in Mexico City. Comes with a side of refried beans and roasted potatoes.
- HUEVOS PALAPA$12.50
Two scrambled or sunny side-up eggs with your choice of bacon or Mexican chorizo, roasted potatoes and refried beans on the side, corn tortillas or toast under request.
- HUEVOS PASTOR$12.95
Two scrambled eggs with pastor (Marinated pork with Achiote and Pineapple), refried beans, roasted potatoes, and toast or corn tortillas.
- MACHACA CON HUEVO$12.95
Two scrambled eggs with shredded beef, refried beans, roasted potatoes, and toast or corn tortillas.
- BREAKFAST BURRITO$12.50
Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and spinach. Everything inside a Big flour tortilla and topped with our green salsa and mole sauce, or if you prefer, we can top it with our jalapeño cheese dip sauce instead!
- WAFFLE$5.25
Delicious crisp waffle topped with powdered sugar, blueberries, strawberries, and whipped cream. Maple syrup, strawberry jam or chocolate syrup under request.
Sunday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Mezcal and Tequila handcrafted cocktails, Delicious Mexican Cuisine, awesome atmosphere! We Cater any private party!
2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203