
Mexican
La Playa Mexican Cafe
502 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Featured Items
House Margarita
$6.50
KID CARBON
choice of beef or chicken fajita$7.49
FRIED STUFF AVO
half an avocado stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken fajita and cheese, then lightly breaded and fried accompanied by fajita taco. served with rice and a cup of tortilla soup. add chili con queso +1 substitute shrimp +4$15.99
DINNER
Appetizers

CHILE CON QUESO
our home chile con queso served with flour tortilla chips$9.49CHILE CON QUESO W/ GB
$11.49
FAM APPETIZER
a large chicken fajita stuff jalapeno, four slices of ground beef nachos , one chicken flauta , one beef flauta, and three slices of chicken quesadilla served with sour cream and guacamole$16.99
LOS PANCHOS
deep fried corn tortilla chips topped with refried beans, yellow american cheese. chopped beef ,chicken or mix fajitas , chile con queso, pico de gallo , slice avocado, sour cream and chile toreados$16.99
QUESO FLAMIADO
melted monterey jack cheese served with our tender grilled beef, chorizo, chicken fajita, or pastor. substitute shrimp +4$11.99
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
fresh gulf shrimp, boiled with our mexican spices then tossed in our spicy homemade cocktail sauce ant topped with pico de gallo and avocado slices$15.99
SM QUESADILLA
made with our fresh made flour tortillas, monterey jack cheese, and loaded with your choice of tender marinaneted beef or chicken fajitas. served with guacamole, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and pickle jalapenos.$15.99
AVOCADO BITES
$12.99FAJITA NACHOS
$16.99STUFF JALAPENOS
$12.99BEAN N CHZ NACHOS
$10.99
Botanas & Parrilladas

BOTANA
your choice of our seasoned chicken, beef or mix fajitas layered with crispy corn tortillas chips nacho style, monterey jack and yellow american cheese, sausage and beans. option for 2 or 4 ppl
PARRILLADA
Baby back ribs, tasty beef fajita and chicken fajita , and freshly grilled polish sausage served with rice and charro beans Available 2-4 ppl
Mar y Monte
AWARD WINNING BEEF AND CHICKEN FAJITA , BBQ PORK RIBS , SAUSAGE , 3 JUMBO SHRIMPS AND A FISH FILLET TOPPED WITH OUR SPECIALTY TARASCA SAUCE , SERVE WITH RICE , CHARRO BEANS AND TORTILLAS$71.98
Carnes Al Carbon

EL REY
our famous beef, chicken, or mix fajitas accompanied by four perfectly grilled jumbo shrimp and succulent scallops. served with bacon bits, onion, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno$24.99
BABY BACK RIBS
1/2 slab of mouthwatering fall off bone baby back ribs smothered with barbecue sauce$17.49
MAZATLAN PLT
plate of flavorful beef and chicken fajitas with four amarrado style shrimp$27.99
MOLCAJETE
a mixed grill platter serving two to three people that includes beef and chicken fajita, queso fresco sliced and grilled, sausage, three jumbo grilled shrimp poblano peppers and asado de puerco (grilled pork)$46.99
CARNE ASADA
tender marinated fajita skirt steak grilled to perfection and topped with sliced bell pepper$19.99
CAPORAL MIX
plate of flavorful beef, chicken fajita and baby back ribs served on a bed of grilled onion$18.99
Chicken

CHICKEN SPINACH
perfectly seasoned chargrilled chicken breast with a spinach and mushroom cream sauce served with rice and steam veggies$15.99
JALISCO
grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed onions, jalapenos, fresh minced garlic, tomatoes, cilantro and mushrooms, in a creamy buttery wine sauce topped with monterey white cheese. served with rice and charro beans.$15.99
POLLO ASADO
lightly seasoned chicken breast grilled to perfection. served with steamed veggies and rice$13.49
FRONTERIZO
grilled chicken breast stuffed with shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro , mushrooms and onion. then topped with a creamy pico de gallo wine sauce. served on a bed of rice and charro beans$18.99
Combo Plates

MEXICAN PLT
your choice of fresh beef or chicken chalupa, beef or chicken enchilada and one crispy beef taco$13.49
GUERO
one melty cheese enchilada , one crispy beef taco and flavorful beef , chicken or mix fajitas$14.99
LA REINA
three savory chicken quesadilla slices and one beef fajita taco served with a side of chile con queso, rice and beans$14.99
MARIACHI LOKO
a small taco salad, one beef fajita taco, and three chicken fajita quesadilla slices.$14.99
Desserts

FRIED ICE CREAM
a large scoop of vanilla ice cream, breaded spiced with cinnamon then quickly fried for a paradoxical paradise. served with a dollop of sweet whipped cream.$7.49
SOPAPILLA
a pillow like puff of deep fried pastry sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar$4.49
TRES LECHES
a dense moist cake soaked in a mixture of three different milk products; evaporated sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream topped with a cloud of vanilla whipped cream.$7.49OUT OF STOCK
FLAN
this traditional mexican dessert is a luxurious baked custard with a hint of mexican cinnamon in a rich caramelized topping. a classic!$7.49
BROWNIES HEAVEN
Warm , rich chocolate brownie topped with creamy vanilla ice cream , whipped cream , chocolate drizzle$7.99
CHURROS N ICECREAM
Warm Mexican churros pair with vanilla ice cream topped with caramel sugar and cinnamon$7.99
Enchiladas

ENCHILADAS
your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken enchiladas covered with homemade beef gravy and freshly grated cheese.$12.49
ENCH CHEESE
two melted cheese enchiladas made with yellow american cheese and our homemade beef gravy.$10.49
ENCH FAJITA
two enchiladas stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat topped our homemade beef gravy and cheese.$15.99
PLAYAQUENA
angus beef paired with two cheese enchiladas and served on a bed of grilled onions. served sizzling.$19.49
ENCH VERDES
two flavorful shredded chicken enchiladas topped with homemade tomatillo sauce and fresh sour cream. substitute fajita +2$13.99
ENCH SOUR CREAM
two fresh chicken enchiladas topped with our mouthwatering sour cream sauce and monterey jack cheese.$13.99
ENCH MOLE
two shredded chicken enchiladas topped with our spicy homemade mole sauce, sour cream and queso fresco.$13.99
SEAFOOD ENCH
two monterey jack cheese enchiladas topped with a delectable blend of shrimp, scallops, sauteed mushroom, bell peppers, in a light cream sauce.$15.99
ENCH SPINACH
two monterey jack cheese enchiladas topped with our sauteed spinach cream sauce.$13.99
House Favorites

BURRITO
a large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, queso, and your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, topped with chili gravy and graded cheese. served with rice and refried beans. substitute fajita meat +3$13.99
CALABAZA PLT
mexican squash cooked with pork and corn. served with rice and refried beans, your choice of homemade flour or corn tortillas,$12.99
CARNITAS
our perfectly seasoned pan seared pork accompained by tomatoes, onions and a side of our red diabla sauce. served with rice and charro beans.$15.99
CHALUPAS
two crispy corn tortillas topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and your choice of savory ground beef or shredded chicken. Served with a side of chili con queso and guacamole. substitute fajita meat +4$10.49
CHIMICHANGA
a large tortilla loaded with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken and cheese then fried crisp, topped with chili gravy and cheese. served with rice and beans. substitute fajita meat +3$13.99
CRISPY TACOS
three tacos filled with your choice of ground beef or chicken ranchero, lettuce. tomatoes and cheese. served with rice and refried beans.$10.49
FAJ GUISADA PLT
beef fajita simmered in homemade guisda ranchero sauce, onions and bell peppers. served with rice and refried beans .$16.99
FLAUTAS
three rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese and your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken then deep fried and topped with lettuce, sour cream, slice avocado and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans. sustitute fajita meat +3$13.49
FRIED STUFF AVO
half an avocado stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken fajita and cheese, then lightly breaded and fried accompanied by fajita taco. served with rice and a cup of tortilla soup. add chili con queso +1 substitute shrimp +4$15.99
MILANESA
marinated fajita skirt or chicken fajita lightly breaded then fried to perfection and topped with our ranchero sauce and cheese. served sizzling on a bed of onions with rice and charro beans.$18.49
RELLENO
poblano pepper stuff with cheese and your choice of meat, then topped with ranchero sauce and cheese. Served with rice and refried beans. ground beef 11.99 / fajita 14.99 / shrimp 15.99 / cheese 9.99$10.49
TACOS CARBON
two fresh homemade tortillas filled with our famous beef or chicken fajitas. served with rice, refried bens, pico de gallo, and a side of chile con queso.$17.49
LA PLAYA BURGER
1/4 beef patty with pickles, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, beacon and yellow american cheese. add slice avocado +1.25$11.49PRIVATE PACKAGE
$26.00
Kids Menu

KID CARBON
choice of beef or chicken fajita$7.49
KID FINGERS
three deep fried chicken fingers with fries.$6.99
KID CRISPY
choice of beef or chicken, rice and beans.$5.99
KID SHRIMP
two jumbo fried shrimp and fries.$7.49
KID QUESADILLA
three slices filled with monterey jack cheese.$5.99
MAC & CHEESE
our house macaroni and cheese option of adding parmesan cheese +1$5.99
Seafood

FRIED SHRIMP
six deep fried jumbo shrimp. served on a bed of fries with cocktail sauce.$18.99
AMARRADOS
six perfectly seasoned bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp stuff with sliced jalapeno peppers and topped with monterey jack cheese. served on a sizzling platter on a bed of grilled onions.$22.99
FISH CANCUN
our deliciuos pan seared fresh fish filet topped with sauteed scallops and crawfish in a creamy white wine sauce. served with rice and steam vegetebles.$19.49
STEAM FISH
a fresh fish filet and three jumbo shrimp steamed with mushrooms, onions. jalapenos and tomatoes with our special blend of mexican spices. served with steam veggies and rice.$24.99
SEAFOOD PLATTER
our fresh fish filet and two jumbo shrimp lightly breaded and fried on top of a bed of fries. served with our home made.lemon seafood sauce and side salad$19.49FISH PLATE
fresh fish filet lightly breaded and fried on top of a bed of fries, lettuce and pico de gallo.$14.99
Soup & Salads

DELUXE SALAD
a fresh garden salad with ripe avocado slices, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, white and yellow cheese. topped with chicken or beef fajitas.$16.99
LG TORTILLA SOUP
our deliciuos chicken broth seasoned with la playa and topped with monterey jack cheese, slice tortilla chips , and rice. add chicken +2$10.49
ARTESANAL CKN SOUP
our delicious recipe made with cabbage, potatoes. tomatoes, carrots, onions squash and rice$8.99OUT OF STOCK
MED TORTILLA SOUP
our deliciuos chicken broth seasoned with la playa and topped with monterey jack cheese, sliced tortilla chips and rice. add chicken +2$8.49SM SALAD
fresh garden salad with ripe avocado slices, tomatoes , and white and yellow cheese.$5.99
MARISCOS SOUP
a large hearty portion of our homemade seafood stock loaded with scallops, shrimp, fish, crawfish and rice$16.99
Specialty Fajitas

FAJITA PLATE
tender marinated award winning beef, chicken or mixed. served sizzling on top of a bed of grilled onions, chile toreado. served with rice and charro beans.$19.99
BRASAS MD
our award winning fajitas topped with a creamy pico de gallo wine sauce and sauteed mushrooms$22.49
TARASCAS MD
our award -winning fajitas topped with our mouthwatering poblano pepper cream sauce$22.49
DIABLAS MD
our tender marinated beef, chicken , or mixed fajitas topped with a spicy homemade diabla sauce with roasted arbol pepper$22.49
Street Tacos

STREET TACOS DNR
four tacos topped with cilantro, onions and queso fresco. served with rice and charro beans .2oz green diabla sauce.$15.49
STREET TACOS SHRIMP DNR
four tacos topped with red cabbage, tomatoes and cilantro. your choice grilled or fried . served with rice and charro beans. 2oz cilantro lime sauce.$16.99
STREET TACOS FISH DNR
four tacos topped with red cabbage, tomatoes and cilantro. your choice griled or fried . served with rice and charro beans. 2oz cilantro lime sauce.$16.99
STREET TACOS PASTOR DNR
four tacos filled with chili rubbed grilled pork marinated in a guajillo pineapple marinade topped with onions, and cilantro. served with rice and charro beans. 2oz green diabla sauce.$15.49
STREET TACOS CARNITAS DNR
four tacos stuff with our delicious pork carnitas topped with cilantro and onions. served with rice and charro beans. 2oz green diabla sauce.$15.49
Daily Specials
7

CUARESMA PLATE
$14.99OUT OF STOCK
CABO TACOS
$15.99OUT OF STOCKFISH POBLANO
$21.99OUT OF STOCK
CAMARONES ALA DIABLA
six jumbo shrimp cook with our spicy diabla sauce served with rice charro beans and toast$21.99OUT OF STOCK
FISH FILLET ALA MEXICANA
Our delicious pan seared fresh fish filet topped with our salsa mexicana$13.99OUT OF STOCKSHRIMP POBLANO
$15.99OUT OF STOCKSPECIAL MILANESA
$11.99OUT OF STOCK
CHICKEN PASTA LA PLAYA
$14.99OUT OF STOCK
CHICKEN PASTA POBLANA
$16.99OUT OF STOCK
QUAIL
$24.99OUT OF STOCK
LA CANASTA
$16.99OUT OF STOCKCHARRO TACOS
$18.99OUT OF STOCKLA BAHIA
$21.99OUT OF STOCKCOSTILLAS EN SALSA
$15.99OUT OF STOCKCHICKEN AND SHRIMP
$16.99OUT OF STOCK
ENCHILADAS CHIPOTLE
$12.99OUT OF STOCKCHICKEN CHIPOTLE
$16.99OUT OF STOCKFAJITAS CHONITAS MIX
$18.99OUT OF STOCKCHICKEN VALLARTA
$14.99OUT OF STOCK
MEXICAN FRIED STEAK
$14.99OUT OF STOCK
FAJITAS ALAMBRE
Tender marinated award fajitas sauteed with onion , bell pepper and mushrooms top with Monterrey cheese served with rice and beans$20.99OUT OF STOCK
STREET TACOS MOLE
$12.99OUT OF STOCK
ASADO PLATE
$12.99OUT OF STOCK
POLLO EN MOLE
Chicken thigh with our authentic spicy homemade mole sauce$12.99OUT OF STOCK
GORDITAS
$9.99OUT OF STOCKFAJITAS ALA MEXICANA
$18.99OUT OF STOCKPRiVATE PACKAGE
$24.99OUT OF STOCK
FLAUTAS BANDERA
Three rolled corn tortillas filled with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken deep fried and topped with our tomatillo, sour cream and red salsa ,served with rice and beans.$9.99OUT OF STOCK
ENCHILADAS NORTENAS
Red corn tortillas deep on our homemade asado sauce fill up with monterey jack cheese and chops onion, served with sauteed carrots and potatoes option of 4 or 6OUT OF STOCKBLACKEN CHICKEN SALAD
$14.99OUT OF STOCK
TACOS AL JARDIN
Three corn tortilla tacos loaded with our award-winning fajita top with grill onion and cilantro served with salsa diabla roja , rice and charro beans$14.99OUT OF STOCK
EMPANADAS LAS BRASAS
Two deep fried puffy empanadas filled with our tender fajita and our specialty brasas sauce$14.99OUT OF STOCK
LOBSTER & VEGGIES
7 OZ LOBSTER TAIL COOK TO PERFECTION WITH ASPARAGUS SERVED WITH A SALAD$36.99OUT OF STOCK
LOBSTER AND FAJITAS
7 OZ LOBSTER TAIL COOK TO PERFECTION TOP IT WITH OUR SIGNATURE BRASAS SAUCE SERVERD WITH FAJITAS RICE AND CHARRO BEANS$39.99OUT OF STOCK
BEVERAGES
soft drinks

Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola's crisp, refreshing taste has stood the test of time since 1886. These carefully crafted soft drinks are meant to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Pop open a Coca-Cola soda for a taste experience like no other. The familiar fizz and caffeine create an instant magic moment. Refreshing the world for over 130 years, Coca-Cola brings people together and spreads optimism wherever it goes. Find your magic and make life delicious with an ice-cold Coca-Cola.$3.25
Sprite
Sprite's cool and crisp lemon-lime flavor will keep you invigorated and inspired. You know why? Because Sprite keeps it real just like you when pursuing your passions. No caffeine. Just you, an iconic flavor, and whatever you can think of next.$3.25
Diet Coke
Enjoy a break with Diet Coke, the perfect no-sugar, no-calorie companion. With its bold taste and distinctive blend of flavors, Diet Coke is an everyday hero when it comes to refreshing your day. Every sip of Diet Coke delivers the same great taste that's delighted fans for over 40 years. When you want a sugar-free soda that doesn't sacrifice on taste, reach for a Diet Coke.$3.25Root Beer
$3.25Lemonade
$3.25Chocolate milk
$3.25Milk
$3.25Water
Dr Pepper
$3.25Tea
$3.25
Bottle sodas

Fanta Orange
The multi-sensory, fruity flavors of Fanta provide a bubbly, exuberant and playful consumption experience.$3.95
Mexican Coke
Soda. Pop. Soft drink. Sparkling beverage. Whatever you call it, nothing compares to the refreshing, crisp taste of Coca-Cola Original Taste, the delicious soda you know and love. Enjoy with friends, on the go or with a meal. Whatever the occasion, wherever you are, Coca-Cola Original Taste makes life's special moments a little bit better. Every sip, every “ahhh,” every smile—find that feeling with Coca-Cola Original Taste. Best enjoyed ice-cold for maximum refreshment. Grab a Coca-Cola Original Taste, take a sip and find your “ahhh” moment. Enjoy Coca-Cola Original Taste.$3.95
Dasani Water
Savor the refreshing taste of Dasani purified water for all of life's thirst-worthy moments. Dasani water has just the right balance of minerals for a crisp, pure taste, and we've removed the salt. Each sip of our clean, fresh-tasting drinking water undergoes a meticulous filtration process before arriving in your hands. Reaching for Dasani not only promises hydration but also creates less waste. Our bottles are crafted from 100% recycled materials, excluding the label and cap, encouraging you to refresh, enjoy, and then recycle, continuing the journey of renewal.$3.25
Topo Chico
Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.$3.95Big Red
$3.95Red Bull
$3.25Add Preparada
$1.50Juice
$3.25Gallon Tea
$9.99Gallon Lemonade
$12.99clamato 1L
$15.00Jarrito piña
$3.95
Virgen Drinks
LIQUOR DRINKS
Margaritas
House Margarita
$6.50Mangonada
$7.50Cucumber Margarita
$7.50Strawberry Margarita
$7.50Toronja Margarita
$7.50Sandia Margarita
$7.50La Reina Margarita
$15.50El Rey margarita
$15.50Playarita
$10.50Skinny Margarita
$12.50Avion Margarita
$15.00Jalapeno Margarita
$12.50Big Red Margarita
$10.00Blue Margarita
$9.00Chamoy Strawberry Margarita
$7.50Chamoy Cucumber Margarita
$7.50Chamoy Mango Margarita
$7.50Chamoy Margarita
$7.50Gallon Flavor Margarita
$69.99Gallon Margarita
$49.99Top Mango marg
$11.50Top Strawberry marg
$11.50top cucumber marg
$11.50Liter Flavor Margarita
$20.50Liter House Margarita
$18.00Spicy Corazon
$10.00
Shots
Bandera shot
$9.00Blow Job shot
$7.00Blue Gatorade shot
$5.00Jager Bomb shot
$8.00Vegas Bomb shot
$8.00Buttery Nipple Shot
$7.00Gummy Bear Shot
$7.00Mexican Candy shot
$5.00Green Tea shot
$8.00Lemon Drop shot
$7.00Pickleback shot
$8.00Purple Gecko
$7.00Royal Fu**
$8.00Fire Ball Shot
$5.00Tuaca Bomb
$8.00Mango Bird shot
$5.00corazon sunset
$5.00corazon cactus juice
$5.00buttsex shot
$7.00amaretto
$5.00Jackberry lemon shot
$6.00Fireball apple
$5.005 Mayo Teq Shot
$5.00
DRAFT & BOTTLED BEER
Domestic Beer Bottles
Import Beer Bottles
SIDES ORDERS
Salsas
Sides
2oz jalapeno
$0.992oz sour cream
$0.992oz queso fresco
$0.992oz yellow chz
$0.992oz monterrey chz
$0.992oz pico
$0.99Side avo
$1.75Side fresh jalapeno
$0.99Corn tortillas ex
$1.75Flour Tortillas ex
$2.25Side rice
$1.75Side Beans
$1.95Side Steam Veg
$2.95Boat
$3.95Fries
$3.25Sausage Link
$3.25Side mushroom
$2.95Toreados
$2.95top ccq
$1.754oz pico de gallo
$1.99Crakers (3)
$0.99chips basket
$1.99House salsa
$0.99Side grilled onion
$1.25top ranchera
$0.99
À LA CARTE
Favoritos
Enchiladas
TO GO ITEMS
To-Go Items
Sm Bag Chips
$1.99Lg Bag Chips
$10.958oz House salsa
$1.9916oz House salsa
$4.9932 oz House salsa
$9.998oz Diabla verde
$3.2516oz Diabla verde
$6.5032oz Diabla verde
$16.998oz Diabla Roja
$3.2516oz Diabla Roja
$6.5032oz Diabla Roja
$16.998oz Rice
$1.7516 oz rice
$3.2532 oz rice
$7.501/2 Pan Rice
$25.008oz pico
$3.9516 oz pico
$6.9516 oz beans
$3.251/2 Pan Beans
$25.0032 oz Beans Refritos
$7.9932 oz Charros Beans
$12.9916 oz Charros
$6.50
Family Packs
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 2:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Creating the best Mexican Food, Seafood and Margaritas for over twenty years! Join us today for some amazing eats!
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