
Mexican
La Palapa, Mezcal & Cocina South Side
2224 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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Featured Items

Empanada
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!!$5.45
3 TACOS
Three tacos served with your choice of Pico de Gallo, sour cream and queso fresco, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro, radish and onion with a lime on the side), grilled onion and potatoes on the side.$17.50
SPECIALTY BURRITO
Filled with a protein of your choice, rice, pinto beans, Pico de Gallo, sour cream and cheese, wrapped in a big flour tortilla and topped with our home-made mole sauce, green sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, and a side of grilled onion and potatoes!
FOOD MENU
SOUPS & SALADS

Sopa de Tortilla
Garlic, cilantro and oregano based broth with tortilla chips and a poached egg$5.45
Sopa de Pescado
Fish soup with tilapia and potatoes, prepared with onion, garlic, sour cream and fresh tomatoes - a special dish originating from the coast of Veracruz.$6.45
Sopa de Verdura
Our delicious home-made vegetable soup, green and yellow zucchini, broccoli and potatoes.$5.45
Avocado Salad
Spring mix, cucumber, onion, tomato, red pepper, and a whole avocado, as refreshing as It sounds!$10.50
APPETIZR

Empanada
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!!$5.45Tamal Appetizer
$6.95
Fresh Guacamole
The best guac in the ‘burgh! Made right on the side of your table!$13.50
Three to Share
A trio of Salsas including Pico de gallo, Cheese Dip & Guacamole. Sharing is caring!$15.95
Chips & Salsa
Choose between pico de gallo, green salsa or red salsa with tortilla chips. (Add any extra salsa for $3.95)$6.95
Jalapeño Chiz Dip
Delicious mix of Queso Fresco, Mozzarella and American cheese with a touch of Jalapeño pepper. (Add Chorizo for $2.00)$10.50
Nachos Pollo
Home-made tortilla chips topped with Pico de Gallo, lettuce, sour cream, jalapeño cheese dip, queso fresco and chicken. Perfect to share with friends!!$13.95
Nachos Beef
Home-made tortilla chips topped with Pico de Gallo, lettuce, sour cream, jalapeño cheese dip, queso fresco and ground beef. Perfect to share with friends!!$15.95
Nachos Pork
Home-made tortilla chips topped with Pico de Gallo, lettuce, sour cream, jalapeño cheese dip, queso fresco and chipotle Pork. Perfect to share with friends!!$14.95
THE CLASSICS!

ENCHI RANCHERAS
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!$16.45
ENCHILADAS VERDES Y MOLE
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!$16.45
FLAUTAS (TAQUITOS)
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.$17.45
FAJITAS
Grilled fajitas mixed with peppers, mushrooms and pineapple... Yum!$17.95
VEGGIE DISHES

CHILES RELLENOS CON QUESO Y ESPINACA
A flavorful Mexico City classic – poblano peppers stuffed with spinach and cheese, topped with our home-made green and mole sauce.$16.95
ENCHILADAS VERDES
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!$16.95
ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS
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!$16.95
TAMALES DINNER
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!$16.95
FLAUTAS DE PAPA
Potatoes wrapped in a crispy tortilla and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso fresco and sour cream. Dish includes 4 flautas.$17.45
SPECIALTIS

BIRRIA
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.$18.45
QUESABIRRIA
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.$19.45
CARNE ASADA
Tender and juicy Skirt Streak cooked to order with a grilled nopal (cactus), onion, queso fresco and jalapeño pepper. So tender…$26.95
TAMALES DINNER
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!$16.45
MOLCAJETE MAR Y TIERRA
A dish to share with grilled skirt steak, chicken breast, jumbo shrimp, jalapeño, bell peppers, onion, queso dip, green or ranchera Salsa, and tortillas.$39.95
TACOS

2 TACOS
Two tacos served with your choice of Pico de Gallo, sour cream and queso fresco, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro, radish and onion with a lime on the side), grilled onion and potatoes on the side.$12.95
3 TACOS
Three tacos served with your choice of Pico de Gallo, sour cream and queso fresco, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro, radish and onion with a lime on the side), grilled onion and potatoes on the side.$17.50
2 SPECIALTY TACOS
Two tacos served ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro and onion with a lime on the side) and a side of fresh radish and grilled onion and potatoes.
3 SPECIALTY TACOS
Three tacos served ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro and onion with a lime on the side) and a side of fresh radish and grilled onion and potatoes.
QUESADILA
BURRITO
Filled with a protein of your choice, rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese wrapped in a big flour tortilla and topped with our home-made Mole Sauce, Green Sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, a side of grilled onion and potatoes! Every bite is packed with flavor!
DESSERTS
KIDS MENU
Each item includes a free side! Choose from: Sweet Plantain, Pinto Beans, Cucumber Wheels, or Grilled Potatoes & Onions.
EXTRAS

PINTO BEANS
$3.35
RICE
$3.35
MIX VEGGIES
$4.85
ROASTED POTATOES
$4.85
GUACAMOLE 8 OZ
$8.35PICO DE GALLO 8 OZ
$5.35
SOUR CREAM OR ANY SALSA 2 OZ
$1.50PLANTAIN
$5.35CHILES TOREADOS
$3.35TORTILLAS
$2.00JALAPEÑO SIDE 2 OZ
$1.50GUACAMOLE 2 OZ
$3.00side sour cream
$0.95fresco cheese
$0.95Side mole negro 2oz
$1.55CHEESE DIP 2oz
$2.50CHEESE DIP 4oz
$5.00Guacamole 4 oz
$4.50
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Mezcal and Tequila handcrafted cocktails, Delicious Mexican Cuisine, awesome atmosphere! We Cater any private party!
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