
Mexican
El Vago Cantina
179 Essex Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
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Featured Items
Birria

birria burger
Angus burger 8oz | beef shank - brisket - ribs | brioche bun | Oaxaca cheese | birria broth | onion | cilantro | steak cut fries$18.00birria ramen soup
Birria broth | beef shank - brisket - ribs | Ramen Noodles | onion | cilantro | egg | totopos$18.00la bandera birria
beef shank - brisket - ribs | avocado | chicharron | platano macho | rice, beans | tortilla$26.00quesabirria
One big flour tortilla | beef shank - brisket - ribs | | Oaxaca Cheese | Birria Broth | onion | Cilantro$24.00tacos de birria
3 Tortillas | Beef shank - brisket - Ribs | Oaxaca Cheese | Birria Broth | onion | Cilantro$22.00Enchiladas de birria
$22.00Flautas de birria
$20.00
Botanas

!Ay Memelas!
Hand made thick corn dough tortillas filled with lard | beans | salsa | grated cheeseAlitas locas
Breaded and fried, dipped in the sauce of your choice | a side of fries topped with Tajin & Jalapeños$16.00
Elote
Tender corn cooked in a broth with spices, herbs and salt. Covered with fresh lemon juice | mayonnaise | cotija cheese | Mexican cream | tajÃn$14.00
Empanada de maiz
2 Homemade empanadas
esquites
street Mexican corn kernels, boiled with epazote herbs, fresh lime juice | Cotija Cheese | Mexican Cream | Mayonnaise | tajin$14.00
Guacamole en molcajete
Pureed ripe avocados made in a giant Molcajete made from volcanic rock. tossed with onion | cilantro jalapeño | fresh lime | Chips (Totopos)$15.00mexican fries
Mexican spiced French fries smothered in cheese and juicy marinated meat | salsa | avocado | Mexican cream
Nachos
Tortilla chips | spicy Cheddar cheese | Jalapeños | pico de Gallo | sour cream
Cevicheria
Deserts
Flan con Jamaica
Hibiscus | Caramel | Galletas Maria | Dulcey$12.00Churros
Sugar | Canela | Chocolate | Dulce de Leche$12.00arroz con leche
Rice pudding | Cinnamon | Coconut | tequila | raisins$12.00
Tres leches
Sponge cake soaked in three milks mixture | Hibiscus sugar | Rose petals | Nixta liquor$12.00
Kids menu
Mains

Camarones Diabla
Spicy shrimp | Dried Chili Sauce | Beans | Rice | Tortilla$24.00carne asada arrachera
Skirt steak | steak cut fries$34.00chuleta de cerdo tomahawk
tomahawk pork chops al pastor style served with a side of your choice$40.00Chuleta de ternera al carbon
$32.00La Birriata
$40.00Negra Paella
Black bomba rice | Squid ink | Fish filet | Shrimp | Calamari | Mussels (serves two)$48.00Pargo Rojo Frita
Red snapper 1-2 lbs. | veracruzana sauce | tortilla. Served with a side of your choice$32.00Pato & Mole
$26.00pechuga al grill
chicken breast | mash potatoes | tortilla | Garlic sauce served with a side of your choice$22.00Porterhouse Steak 32oz
Prime Porterhouse steak | Veggies | Nopal | Shishito Pepper | Tamarind BBQ sauce | Chimichurri • The Porterhouse is our 32 oz. signature steak, aged for a minimum of 12 days, and the best of both worlds, as it has Filet Mignon and NY Strip cuts all in one, and choose two sides orders$110.00
ribeye asado
prime 14oz steak | vegetables served with a side of your choice$36.00salmon asado
tequila Yucatan sauce | platano macho served with a side of your choice$32.00agua chile
$22.00Chimichangas
$20.00
Mexican Signatures

andale Burrito
Rice | Beans | Cheese | salsa | crema | pico de Gallo | avocado | Lettuce
Enchiladas
4 corn tortillas | tinga (chicken ) | enchilada sauce | chihuahua cheese | potatoes | crema | Lettuce$20.00Fajitas
served in a sizzling cast iron | onions & peppers | rice | beans | tortilla | tatemada sauceFlautas
3 corn tortillas | tinga (Chicken) | queso frijolero | pico de Gallo | Lettuce$18.00Molcajete de carne
Chicken breast | Churrasco asado | Chorizo | Pork chops | fried cheese | cambray onions | creamy sauce | rice, beans and tortilla • Served in hot molcajete made of volcanic stone$49.00Molcajete de mariscos
Red snapper | jumbo shrimp | fried calamari | clams | mussels | cream sauce | rice | beans | tortilla • Served in a hot molcajete made of volcanic stone$59.00
Molcajete-fongo mar y tierra
Plantain mofongo | Chicken breast | Churrasco asado | jumbo Shrimp | fried cheese | cambray onions | creamy sauce| rice | beans | tortilla • Served In hot molcajete made of volcanic stone$42.00Vago's Empanadas
$15.00Birriafongo
$24.00
Salad
Caesar salad
chopped Romaine lettuce | Caesar dressing | garlic croutons | parmesan cheese$12.00Jamaica & Remolacha
$12.00
Carne Asada Tex-Mex
Grilled churrasco | Lettuce | Tomato | Totopos | cotija cheese | onions | Tomatillo vinaigrette$22.00chef salad
Chefs choice of fresh greens, veggies and salad dressing$10.00
Sides
Taqueria

Fiesta Tacos mediano
Combination of taquitos including Chorizo (Mexican sausage) | Carnitas (Mexican pork )| Tinga (Chicken) | Cochinita Pibil (shredded Pork)$24.00Pinata Tacos
Miix n match 12 street tacos: Al Pastor | Carnitas | Chorizo | Tinga (Chicken) | Chicharron | Cochinita pibil | carne asada Topping options: Pineaple | Guacamole | Cilantro | Pico de Gallo | Radish | Salsa Taquera | Cheese$40.00tacos al pastor
$16.00Tacos baja fish
3 tortillas | fish chicharron | cabbage | spicy tartar sauce$20.00Tacos callejeros x3
Miix n match 3 street tacos: Al Pastor | Carnitas | Chorizo | Tinga (Chicken) | Chicharron | Cochinita pibil | carne asada Topping options: Pineaple | Guacamole | Cilantro | Pico de Gallo | Radish | Salsa Taquera | Cheese$12.00
Tacos Camarones
3 Tortillas |Shrimp a la diabla | cabbage | Spicy Tartar Sauce$20.00Tacos cantina
$18.00tacos de carne asada
$18.00tacos de carnitas
3 tortillas | cochinita pibil | chile toreado | fresco cheese | pickled vegetables$16.00tacos de chicharron
$16.00Tacos de Pollo
$16.00Tacos fiesta grande
$30.00charola taquera
20 assorted meat tacos including Asada (roasted beef) | carnitas (Mexican pork) | Chicharron (Pork belly) | chorizo (Mexican sausage) | Tinga (chicken)$50.00Tacos Vago
$16.00
Yuca
$6.00
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Welcome to El Vago Cantina, a trendy Mexican restaurant that brings the authentic flavors of Mexico alive with a vibrant Caribbean twist. Located in the heart of historic downtown Lawrence, we're not just a place to eat; we're a destination for those seeking a lively and festive atmosphere.
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