Food
Tacos
Tacos
Customize your taco with your favorite style (Mexican: cilantro & onion; American: cheese, lettuce & tomato) and choice of protein. Add sour cream, guacamole, or avocado for $0.25 each.$3.49Arrachera Tacos
Tender marinated skirt steak, grilled and served on warm tortillas with cilantro, grilled onions, grilled jalapeno, and fresh lime.$4.99
Entrees
Quesabirrias
Three golden, crispy corn tortillas folded with melted cheese and succulent slow-braised beef birria, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and diced onions. Paired with a warm side of consome for dipping.$9.99Enchiladas
Three soft corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and your preferred meat, rolled up and covered with your choice of house-made sauce. Includes sides of rice, refried beans, and Liselena salad.$13.99Mexican-Style Ribeye
An authentic 14 oz ribeye steak, expertly seasoned with traditional Mexican spices and grilled to perfection. Accompanied by mashed potatoes, corn, and asparagus.$38.00Mexican-Style New York Strip
A tender 14 oz New York steak, perfectly grilled with authentic Mexican seasonings. Served with asparagus, corn, and mashed potatoes.$35.00Tomahawk Mexican Style
An impressive 26 oz tomahawk steak, expertly seasoned with authentic Mexican spices and flame-grilled for robust flavor. Served alongside fingerling potatoes, corn, and mushrooms. Market Price (MP) -- confirm current price before import.Liselena Board
Our signature platter: a 10 oz skirt steak drizzled with house-made chimichurri, eight flame-grilled shrimp, and a pair of warm cheese quesadillas. Accompanied by rice, refried beans, guacamole, blistered jalapenos, charred onions, roasted corn, and a Liselena salad.$40.00Carne Tampiquena
Flame-grilled marinated skirt steak, drizzled with house-made chimichurri. Paired with a mole enchilada, rice, refried beans, guacamole, blistered jalapenos, charred onions, a Liselena salad, and warm tortillas.$29.00Arrachera
Succulent skirt steak, expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection. Served alongside rice, refried beans, guacamole, blistered jalapenos, charred onions, a Liselena salad, and warm tortillas.$27.00Fajitas
Sauteed bell peppers and charred onions served sizzling hot, with your choice of Arrachera skirt steak or flame-grilled chicken breast. Accompanied by rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and warm tortillas.$22.00Chiles En Nogada
Flame-roasted poblano chiles filled with savory beef picadillo cooked with almonds and aromatic spices. Drizzled with a walnut cream sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds. Served alongside white rice.$18.99Chile Relleno
A charred poblano pepper overflowing with melted cheese, lightly egg-battered and fried to a golden crisp. Drizzled with cool sour cream and fresh cilantro, served with sides of rice and refried beans.$14.99Tlayuda Oaxaquena
A large, crispy toasted Oaxacan corn tortilla spread with refried beans and layered with melted quesillo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and avocado slices. Served with sour cream on the side. Choose your protein; add cecina +$6.00.$16.99
Soups
Caldo 7 Mares Premium
A luxurious seafood soup with jumbo shrimp, octopus, crab legs, clams, mussels, scallops, and premium fish fillet simmered with fresh vegetables. Accompanied by lime, cilantro, and warm tortillas.$26.00Caldo De Res
A traditional Mexican beef soup cooked with tender beef and fresh garden vegetables in a savory broth. Served with lime, cilantro, chopped onions, and warm tortillas.$16.99Chicken Noodle Soup
A homestyle soup simmered with tender shredded chicken, carrots, and celery in a savory broth. Served with your choice of crisp crackers or warm tortillas.$12.99
Seafood
Huachinango (Red Snapper) Mexican Style
Fresh whole red snapper, seasoned with traditional Mexican spices and flame-grilled until tender. Topped with a homestyle salsa of tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, and vegetables, garnished with charred jalapenos, grilled onions, and garlic butter. Accompanied by white rice, tortillas or garlic bread, and a Liselena salad.$22.00Filete De Pescado Mexican Style
A tender fish fillet, grilled with traditional Mexican seasonings and topped with a rustic salsa of tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, and vegetables. Finished with charred onions, blistered jalapenos, and garlic butter. Served with white rice, a Liselena salad, and warm tortillas.$19.00Salmon Al Cilantro-Lime
A fresh salmon fillet flame-grilled and coated in a cilantro-lime butter infused with roasted garlic. Presented over sauteed garden vegetables and topped with cilantro-lime pico de gallo. Paired with white rice and a Liselena salad.$25.00Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Succulent shrimp sauteed in a garlic-lime butter sauce infused with black pepper and fresh herbs. Paired with rice, beans, and a fresh Liselena salad.$18.00Camarones a LA Diabla
Succulent shrimp cooked in a fiery red chile salsa made with garlic, citrus, roasted guajillo, and chile de arbol. Accompanied by rice, refried beans, and a Liselena salad.$18.00Camarones Sarandeados
Succulent jumbo shrimp marinated in a smoky guajillo chile adobo with garlic, lime juice, and butter, then flame-grilled. Accompanied by rice, refried beans, and a Liselena salad.$20.00
Pasta
Mostaccioli Pasta
Classic baked Mostaccioli tossed in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onion, and Mexican-style spices. Finished with melted mozzarella, a touch of parmesan, and fresh herbs. Served hot with garlic bread.$12.00Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce made with butter, parmesan, and garlic. Mixed with grilled chicken, topped with fresh herbs. Served with garlic bread.$16.00Chicken Pasta En Salsa Poblana
Tender grilled chicken breast served over pasta, tossed in a roasted poblano pepper cream sauce. Garnished with fresh herbs, served hot with garlic bread.$17.00
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese, croutons, and black pepper.$9.99Mexican Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce with tomato, cucumber, red onion, sweet corn, black beans, and crispy tortilla strips. Tossed with cilantro-lime dressing, topped with queso fresco and black pepper.$10.99Liselena Salad
Fresh spring mix with strawberries, candied pecans, red onion, and crumbled queso fresco, balanced with a honey-lime vinaigrette. Finished with avocado slices.$10.99
Burgers
Cheeseburger
An 8 oz beef patty, flame-grilled, topped with melted American cheese. Presented on a soft toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles. Accompanied by golden French fries.$11.99Hawaiian Cheeseburger
Flame-grilled 8 oz beef patty with melted American cheese, grilled ham, and charred pineapple. Served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles, alongside French fries.$14.99Liselena Mexican Burger
8 oz beef patty seasoned with Mexican spices, layered with melted Oaxaca cheese, chorizo, and guacamole. Finished with blistered jalapenos, chipotle mayo, and charred onions on a toasted bun. Paired with French fries.$15.99
Kids Menu
Kids Taco
A warm soft tortilla filled with your choice of protein, topped with melted cheese. Accompanied by your choice of golden French fries or classic rice and refried beans.$6.99Kids Burrito
A soft flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of protein, alongside rice, refried beans, and melted cheese. Served with golden French fries or rice and refried beans.$7.99Kids Quesadilla
A warm tortilla oozing with melted cheese, with the option to add a protein. Paired with crispy French fries or sides of rice and refried beans.$6.99Chicken Tenders
Golden crispy chicken tenders fried to perfection, served alongside hot French fries with your choice of tangy ketchup or cool ranch dressing.$7.50Kids Salchipapas
Crisp golden French fries topped with savory slices of grilled sausage. Accompanied by tangy ketchup on the side.$6.50
Desserts
Fried Ice Cream
Crispy cinnamon-cornflake crusted vanilla ice cream, golden-fried and finished with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and cinnamon sugar.$8.99Concha Con Ice Cream, Fresas & Cajeta
A toasted Mexican pan dulce shell stuffed with vanilla ice cream and ripe strawberry slices, laced with caramel cajeta sauce.$10.00Vanilla Ice Cream
Silky vanilla ice cream crowned with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a dust of cocoa.$4.00Pastel De Chocolate
Tender chocolate cake layered with cocoa fudge frosting.$8.00Cheesecake
A classic New York-style cheesecake with a rich, velvety filling set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Served chilled.$7.99
Appetizers
Nachos
Crunchy tortilla chips layered with melted cheese, nacho cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and sour cream.$11.99Sopes
Handcrafted thick corn cakes layered with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, crumbled cheese, and sour cream. Choose your protein.$10.99Chicken Wings
Crispy chicken wings tossed in your favorite sauce: classic Buffalo, sweet BBQ, or spicy Mango Habanero.$12.99Queso Dip Con Chorizo & Chips
Smooth, rich melted cheese blended with seasoned Mexican chorizo. Accompanied by a basket of warm corn tortilla chips.$8.99Chilaquiles
Golden corn tortilla chips bathed in your choice of red or salsa verde, topped with melted cheese, crema, onions, and cilantro. Accompanied by rice and refried beans, completed with two eggs.$12.99
Sides & Extras
Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Sweet roasted corn brushed with creamy mayo, dusted with spices, finished with queso fresco and lime.$4.50Traditional Mexican Rice
Fluffy, long-grain rice simmered in a savory tomato-garlic broth.$3.25Refried Beans
Creamy, homestyle pinto beans slow-cooked and mashed, crowned with melted cheese.$3.25Golden French Fries
Crispy, golden potato fries lightly seasoned and served piping hot.$3.99Cool Sour Cream
Rich and velvety crema to complement your favorite spicy Mexican dishes.$1.00Fresh Pico De Gallo
A vibrant salsa of hand-diced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro with fresh lime juice.$1.50Warm Tortillas
Your choice of warm, soft flour tortillas or traditional corn tortillas.$2.00Pickled Jalapenos
Zesty sliced jalapeno peppers with an authentic spicy kick.$1.75Charred Onions & Blistered Jalapenos
Flame-grilled onions paired with blistered jalapeno peppers for a smoky flavor addition.$3.50Fresh Avocado Slices
Sliced ripe avocado, soft and rich to enhance any entree.$3.00Side Liselena Salad
A crisp mix of fresh greens, tomatoes, and shredded cheese served with our house dressing.$4.25
Taco Wednesday
Bar
Bottled Beer
Red Glass
White Glass
Sparkling Glass
House Cocktails
The Fire of the Beach
Mezcal, Gin dry, pineapple juice with a touch of lemon, habanero bitters, served in a fire glass.$18.00Margarita Tequila Limon
Silver tequila, lime juice, homemade simple syrup. (See Notes: spirit/flavor substitution offered.)$14.00Tulum Sunset
Mezcal Espadin de Oaxaca, Hell Fire bitters, lime juice, garnished with tajin.$14.00Black Dove
Tequila silver or mezcal joven, agave sour, grapefruit juice. (See Notes: base spirit choice.)$16.00Brujo Catemaco
360 Doble chocolate, Mezcal Espadin de Oaxaca, piloncillo homemade syrup, lime juice.$15.00Cantarito Jalisquito
Tequila silver, agave sour, and homemade juice mix.$16.00Old Oaxacan Fashion
Mezcal joven, mole bitters, Aztec chocolate bitters, homemade maple syrup.$15.00Old Fashioned Bourbon
Bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, chocolate bitters.$14.00Tequila Colada
Silver tequila, pineapple juice, coconut puree.$14.00Cazuela Black Widow
Silver tequila, homemade simple syrup, orange juice, lime juice.$18.00Peach Sangria
White/red wine, simple syrup, orange juice, lime juice, peach puree.$14.00Raspberry Sangria
White/red wine, simple syrup, orange juice, lime juice, raspberry puree.$14.00Love Potion
Citron vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, plum bitters, raspberry puree.$17.00Playa Azul Tito's
Vodka, liqueur, rum with a touch of coconut puree.$15.00Tequila Limon Old Fashioned
Clase Azul Reposado or Don Julio 1942, toasted almond bitters, mole flavor, piloncillo syrup. (See Notes: base spirit choice.)$44.00Cancun Beach
Tequila silver mixed with citrus juices and jalapeno, garnished with fresh fruit, served in a real pineapple.$20.00La Sabrosita
Tequila Cimarron Blanco, spicy elderflower bitter, passion fruit, and fresh lemon.$15.00
Tequila
Don Julio Blanco
$15.00Don Julio Reposado
$16.00Don Julio Anejo
$17.00Patron Silver
$14.00Patron Reposado
$15.00Patron Anejo
$17.00Don Julio 70
$16.00Gran Mayan Silver
$16.00Grand Mayan Reposado
$17.00Grand Mayan Extra
$24.00Gran Mayan Fly
$42.00Clase Azul Reposado
$38.00Don Julio 1942
$36.00Don Julio Rosado
$28.00Clase Azul Blanco
$35.00Casa Amigo Reposado
$17.00Casa Amigo Blanco
$16.001800 Cristalino
$15.00Herradura Silver
$15.00Herradura Reposado
$16.00
Whiskey/Bourbon
Scotch
Liqueurs/Cordials
NA Drinks
All hours
| Sunday | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Come in and enjoy!
Location
440 East Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185