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    La Palapa, Mezcal & Cocina South Side

    2224 East Carson Street

    Pittsburgh, PA 15203


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    SOFT DRINKS
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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!!
      $5.45
    • 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

    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

    • QUESADILLA

      Made with a big flour tortilla and served with a side of sour cream, Pico de Gallo, grilled onions and potatoes.
    • 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 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!
    • 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!

    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
    • side sour cream

      $0.95
    • fresco cheese

      $0.95
    • Side mole negro 2oz

      $1.55
    • 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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