Lucha Cantina - Rockford
1641 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
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Featured Items
- BAJA MAHI MAHI TACOS
Pan seared Mahi Mahi served with housemade corn tortillas, red cabbage, chihuahua cheese & then topped with a fresh fresno pico and to take it right over the top, we amp up the flavor with our chipotle lime aioli. You don’t just want these, you need these!! Served with a side of Patatas. (gf)
$17.00 - MISSION BURRITO
This thing is packed with goodness: Rice, onion, sour cream, black beans, queso, chihuahua, bell peppers, kale, squash and cotija cheeses. Topped with Verde sauce, sour cream & Pico de Lucha. Add Antibiotic Free Chicken $4; Carnitas $4, Shrimp $6; Carne Asada $6 Hummus & Vegan Cheeze $2
$14.00 - THE CHEESESTEAK CHIMI
We’re using thinly shaved sirloin along with crimini mushrooms, poblano peppers, bell peppers, onions, and a dash of Ranch Dressing. This when its perfectly golden it comes out of the fryer and gets smothered in queso.
$19.00
ALL DAY MENU
SHARABLE STARTERS
- JALISCO CORN FRITTERS
Roasted corn, Yucca, Chihuahua cheese, jalapeño & bacon
$13.00 - ELOTE DIP
Its kinda like Spinach Artichoke Dip except there is isn't any spinach or artichoke in it. Instead there is roasted corn, Cotija cheese & smoked paprika.
$13.00 - SHEET PAN NACHOS
No lame chips on this nacho. A single layer of chips covered in melted cheese, Lucha Queso, our black bean mix, jalapeños, sour cream & cilantro. Add chorizo or chicken for a few dollars more. (GF)
$14.00 - ELOTE & SHRIMP RANGOON
Think crab rangoon, but instead of crab and cream cheese we're grilling up some shrimp and mixing them with our Elote Dip. Dusted with Smoked Paprika and served with Sweet Chile Sauce.
$14.00 - GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
Fresh guacamole made with avocado, lime & spices with two salsas
$12.00 - QUESO & CHIPS
House-made queso cheese sauce with garlic & black pepper. Served with two salsas
$12.00 - NACHO PUERCO
We start with a bed of freshly fried corn chips tossed in our secret dry rub. Add to that melted cheddar and chihuahua cheese, slow roasted bbq carnitas, slaw, diced red onion, and topped with our house made queso. (gf)
$14.00 - SALSA SAMPLER
If you love our salsas like we do we can't choose just one. Pick three to help you find your favorite.
$8.00 - BEST OF FLIGHT
Elote Dip, Guacamole & our House Queso served with freshly fried chips
$14.00
SALADS
- SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD
Romaine lettuce mixed with roasted corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh avocado, chihuahua cheese, black beans & tortilla strips then topped with grilled antibiotic free chicken breast & ranch (gf)
$14.00 - GRILLED PEACH & SALMON
This salad is next level! Fresh greens, blackened fresh Atlantic salmon, shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, sliced avocado, grilled peaches, goat cheese & cilantro lime dressing. (gf)
$14.00
TACOS
- BAJA MAHI MAHI TACOS
Pan seared Mahi Mahi served with housemade corn tortillas, red cabbage, chihuahua cheese & then topped with a fresh fresno pico and to take it right over the top, we amp up the flavor with our chipotle lime aioli. You don’t just want these, you need these!! Served with a side of Patatas. (gf)
$17.00 - CARNITAS TACOS
The star of this show is our slow roasted carnitas. add to that freshly diced onion, olive blend, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua cheese and just a little queso. Served on our housemade corn tortillas with a side of Patatas. (gf)
$17.00 - HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS
Spicy shrimp sautéed with housemade pineapple-jerk sauce then topped with cabbage, chihuahua cheese, chopped cilantro, chipotle aioli and freshly sliced jalapeno. (gf)
$18.00 - WAHOO FISH TACOS
Built with slaw, fresh guacamole, chihuahua cheese and cilantro dill dressing. A Lucha original since the start. (gf)
$17.00 - CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS
Sliced chicken breast mixed with roasted white onions & yellow, green & red bell peppers. Add shredded romaine, roma tomato & Chihuahua cheese. (GF)
$16.00 - STEAK TACO TACOS
Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced jalapenos and hand cut ribeye & strip steak. Enjoy. Served on housemade corn tortillas & with a side of Patatas. (gf)
$18.00 - HONGO & PANELA TACOS
It's been a bit since we had a vegetarian feature. We actually had tacos similar to these on a previous menu, but those tacos didn’t have Panela cheese. If you haven’t had Panela, you’ve missed out. We actually grill it rather than melt it on the tortilla. Then we add in some Crimini & Shitake Mushrooms, a house made tomatillo salsa and pickled onions. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love these. Served with our house Patatas.
$17.00 - HONEY SALMON TACOS
Honey glazed Atlantic salmon with slaw, cilantro & avocado
$19.00
LUCHA CLASSICS
- CHICKEN FLAUTAS
Manny makes these Flautas with shredded chicken & chihuahua cheese rolled into corn tortillas. Topped with our Verde Sauce, Sour & Pico. (gf)
$16.00 - MOLE ENCHILADAS
These enchiladas are just luxurious. This Mole sauce that Manny made compliments the corn from the tortillas and works beautifully with the Carnitas stuffed inside. The flavors are layered on with sour cream, avocado & pickled onions and each layer works beautifully with the last. Served with a house salad, these Carnitas Mole Enchiladas are not to be missed. (sauce contains peanuts)
$18.00 - THE CHEESESTEAK CHIMI
We’re using thinly shaved sirloin along with crimini mushrooms, poblano peppers, bell peppers, onions, and a dash of Ranch Dressing. This when its perfectly golden it comes out of the fryer and gets smothered in queso.
$19.00 - RIO GRANDE BOWL
This bowl has become one of our biggest selling items. It is an amazing blend of flavors that starts with poblano rice, chihuahua cheese, spinach, a little red onion, corn, jalapeño, black beans and fresh avocado. (gf) Add Antibiotic Free Chicken $6; Shrimp $6; Carne Asada $6; or Salmon $10
$14.00 - BUFFALO MAC
Our Buffalo Chicken Mac features our Queso Mac along with boneless wings tossed in our house made buffalo sauce. We top it with a drizzle of homemade ranch, some blue cheese crumbles and some more buffalo sauce.
$18.00OUT OF STOCK - CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADA
Blue corn tortillas, seasoned chicken, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua and cotija cheese. then we smother it with verde, and to make it even more awesome (if that’s possible) we smother that with queso.
$17.00 - OSHI SALMON CON ARROZ
Plant-Based Salmon over Mexican fried rice made with corn, black beans, spinach, grape tomato & avocado. (VEGAN)
$22.00 - POBLANO SHRIMP
Roasted Poblano Peppers (that’s right, there are two of them) stuffed with poblano rice, sautéed shrimp, chopped bacon & cheddar cheese. Then we top that with seasoned bread crumbs. Add to that Adobo Queso sauce and you've got yourself an amazing dinner. $17.49 (hold the breadcrumbs and it’s gf)
$20.00 - MISSION BURRITO
This thing is packed with goodness: Rice, onion, sour cream, black beans, queso, chihuahua, bell peppers, kale, squash and cotija cheeses. Topped with Verde sauce, sour cream & Pico de Lucha. Add Antibiotic Free Chicken $4; Carnitas $4, Shrimp $6; Carne Asada $6 Hummus & Vegan Cheeze $2
$14.00 - LUCHA WINGS
Over a pound of wings (7 ea) are seasoned & baked before being fried to order. Tossed in our house-made Buffalo or BBQ & served with a side of our own Ranch or Blue Cheese. (gf)
$18.00
SWEETS
- FRIED ICE CREAM
You could make this yourself at home, but it’s a whole lot easier to just order it from us.
$8.99 - PLANTAIN ALA MODE
This dessert is so good. Plantains sautéed with butter and brown sugar and served butter pecan ice cream, caramel & churros.
$11.00 - LEMON TRES LECHES
Layered with mousse & a hint of lemon, this Tres Leches is a refreshing take on a classic dessert. Enjoy.
$7.79 - TOFFEE CAKE
Its a buttery, gooey, sweet & sticky treat that you are absolutely going to love. $7.99
$7.99 - CHURROS & CHOCOLATE$6.00
STUDENT
Student Menu
- KID CHICKEN & RICE
Grilled Chicken Breast and rice. The number one choice of picky eaters everywhere.
$7.00 - KID BONELESS WINGS
Breaded Tenders served with your choice of fries. Double it up for a few dollars more.
$7.00 - KID QUESO MAC
Cavatappi noodles tossed in our Lucha Queso. Pretty straightforward but also pretty darn good.
$6.00 - KID DILLA w/ CHICKEN
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla served with your choice of side.
$6.00 - KID DILLA (CZ ONLY)
Cheese Quesadilla served with your choice of side.
$6.00 - JR. CHEESEBURGER
Sliders with American cheese. Served with your choice of side.
$7.00 - KID BURRITO
Burrito stuffed with beans, rice, and chicken served with your choice of side. Sub beef or pork if you'd like.
$7.00
BEVERAGES - TOGO
TOGO Beers, Mixes, N/A & Cocktails
- Natural To-Go w/ Alcohol
Made with El Tequileno Reposado, Stirrings Triple Sec, agave nectar, and fresh squeezed lime juice. When was the last time you had a fresh squeezed margarita? Treat Yourself.
$19.00 - Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol
This is a great place to start. 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila with our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.
$15.00 - N/A Lucharita Mix
Do you have the tequila on the shelf but you don't have a mixer? We have you covered.
$7.00 - N/A Natural Margarita Mix
Everything you need minus the tequila.
$9.00 - El Tequileno Box Set
One 375ml bottle each of El Tequileno Platinum Blanco & El Tequileno Reposado Gran Reserva.
$50.00
Sunday | 11:00 am - 7:45 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
At Lucha Cantina we love bringing people together, whether it be at your table or ours.
1641 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107