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    La Palapa, Mezcal & Cocina South Side

    Mexican
    Open now4PM - 9:30PM
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    FOOD MENU
    SOFT DRINKS

    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 STREET 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.
    • 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

    SEASONAL SPECIALS

    • ALAMBRE MIX

      A delicious mix of Chicken, Steak, Al Pastor, bell peppers, pineapple, onion, and melted cheese. Accompanied by corn tortillas and pinto beans.
      $17.95

    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!!
      $5.45
    • Tamal 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

    SPECIALTIS

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 RANCHERAS

      Three enchiladas with your choice of Chicken, Beef, Soy-chorizo (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
    • 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

      Sizzling fajitas mixed with bell peppers, mushrooms and pineapple. Sour cream, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas on the side.
      $17.95

    STREET TACOS

    • 2 STREET 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 STREET 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

    • QUESADILLA

      Grilled flour tortilla filled with gooey cheese and your choice of filling. Accompanied by sour cream, Pico de Gallo, grilled onions and potatoes on the side.
    • GLUTEN FREE QUESADILLA

      Made with three 100% corn tortillas and served with a side of sour cream, Pico de Gallo, grilled onions and potatoes.

    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 smothered with our home-made Mole Sauce, Green Sauce, sour cream, and queso fresco. Accompanied by grilled onion and potatoes. ~ Substitute salsas for jalapeño cheese dip for $2.00.
    • 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!

    MIX & MATCH 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

    DESSERTS

    • FLAN NAPOLITANO

      Custard type of desert, traditional Mexican flan with vanilla, one of our specialties!
      $6.95
    • CHURROS

      Home-made pastry dough sticks covered with cinnamon, sugar and Ice cream on the side.
      $6.95

    KIDS MENU

    Each item includes a free side! Choose from: Sweet Plantain, Pinto Beans, Cucumber Wheels, or Grilled Potatoes & Onions.
    • KID QUESADILLA

      Cheese, pinto beans or chicken quesadilla – Kids love them!
      $6.95
    • EMPANADA

      Wheat flour dough filled with chicken, ground beef or Cheese… Provecho!
      $6.95
    • MINI BEEF NACHOS

      Tortilla chips topped with Ground beef, Cheese, Sour cream and Queso Fresco.
      $6.95

    EXTRAS

    • PINTO BEANS

      $3.35
    • RICE

      $3.35
    • MIX VEGGIES

      $4.85
    • ROASTED POTATOES

      $4.85
    • GUACAMOLE 8 OZ

      $8.35
    • PICO DE GALLO 8 OZ

      $5.35
    • SOUR CREAM OR ANY SALSA 2 OZ

      $1.50
    • PLANTAIN

      $5.35
    • CHILES TOREADOS

      $3.35
    • TORTILLAS

      $2.00
    • JALAPEÑO SIDE 2 OZ

      $1.50
    • GUACAMOLE 2 OZ

      $3.00
    • QUESO FRESCO 2oz

      $1.95
    • CHEESE DIP 2oz

      $2.50
    • CHEESE DIP 4oz

      $5.00
    • GUACAMOLE 4 oz

      $4.50

    SOFT DRINKS

    • JARRITOS

      Choose your flavor!
      $4.00
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Mezcal and Tequila handcrafted cocktails, Delicious Mexican Cuisine, awesome atmosphere! We Cater any private party!

    Location

    2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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