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    Lucha Cantina - Rockford

    1641 N Alpine Rd

    Rockford, IL 61107


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    Featured Items

    • KID CHICKEN & RICE

      Grilled Chicken Breast and rice. The number one choice of picky eaters everywhere.
      $7.00
    • CILANTRO RICE BY THE POUND

      Our cilantro lime rice is vegetarian and vegan.
      $3.50
    • KID BURRITO

      Burrito stuffed with beans, rice, and chicken served with your choice of side. Sub beef or pork if you'd like.
      $7.00

    DINNER MENU

    SHARABLE STARTERS

    Sharable plates are a good way to start the meal, but we won't judge if you order one all for yourself.
    • YUCCA TOTS

      Made with freshly shredded Yucca, a Mexican root vegetable similar to a potato, served with a side of sriracha mayo. (Contains Dairy & Egg)
      $9.00
    • CHICKEN FLAUTAS

      Manny makes these Flautas with shredded chicken & chihuahua cheese rolled into corn tortillas. Topped with our Verde Sauce, Sour & Pico.
      $17.00
    • LUCHA WINGS

      Over a pound of wings (8) seasoned & baked before being fried to order. Tossed in our house-made Buffalo or BBQ & served with a side of our own Ranch.
      $14.00
    • SHEET PAN NACHOS

      No lame chips on this nacho. A single layer of chips covered in melted cheese, Lucha Queso, our black bean mix, jalapeños, sour cream & cilantro. Add chorizo or chicken for a few dollars more.
      $10.00
    • ELOTE & SHRIMP RANGOON

      Think crab rangoon, but instead of crab and cream cheese we're grilling up some shrimp and mixing them with our Elote Dip. Dusted with Smoked Paprika and served with Sweet Chile Sauce.
      $12.00
    • NACHO PUERCO

      We start with a bed of freshly fried corn chips tossed in our secret dry rub. Add to that melted cheddar and chihuahua cheese, slow roasted bbq carnitas, slaw, diced red onion, and topped with our house made queso.
      $13.00
    • SALSA SAMPLER

      If you love our salsas like we do we can't choose just one. Pick three to help you find your favorite.
      $9.00
    • BEST OF FLIGHT

      Elote Dip, Guacamole & our House Queso served with freshly fried chips.
      $14.00
    • EXTRA BAG OF CHIPS

      Paper bag with chips inside. To be honest, they're kinda dry. :-)
      $2.50

    TACOS

    Served on house-made corn tortillas. Non-Dairy cheese option available. Includes a side.
    • MAHI MAHI TACOS

      Pan seared Mahi Mahi served with housemade corn tortillas, red cabbage, chihuahua cheese & then topped with a fresh fresno pico and to take it right over the top, we amp up the flavor with our chipotle lime aioli. You don’t just want these, you need these!! Served with a side of Patatas.
      $15.00+
    • CARNITAS TACOS

      The star of this show is our slow roasted carnitas. add to that freshly diced onion, olive blend, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua cheese and just a little queso. Served on our housemade corn tortillas with a side of Patatas.
      $15.00+
    • HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS

      Spicy shrimp sautéed with housemade pineapple-jerk sauce then topped with cabbage, chihuahua cheese, chopped cilantro, chipotle aioli and freshly sliced jalapeno.
      $15.00+
    • JERK CHICKEN TACOS

      Grilled jerk chicken taco with crisp jicama slaw & a creamy mango-habanero aioli you’ll crave
      $15.00+
    • CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS

      Sliced chicken breast mixed with roasted white onions & yellow, green & red bell peppers. Add shredded romaine, roma tomato & Chihuahua cheese. (GF)
      $15.00+
    • STEAK TACO TACOS

      Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced jalapenos and hand cut ribeye & strip steak. Enjoy. Served on housemade corn tortillas & with a side of Patatas.
      $15.00+
    • SHORT RIB TACOS

      Back in 2024 we ran a Short Rib Taco as a feature and we’ve been consistently asked when we were going to feature it again. So for all of you short rib lovers, here you go! We slow roast these Short Ribs in a house made Adobo BBQ Sauce and top them with our handcut Slaw. We are also making corn tortillas fresh for these as well. The flavor is over the top on these.
      $15.00+
    • MISO SALMON TACOS

      Sweet-savory miso-glazed salmon on blue corn tortillas, topped with crisp jicama slaw and herbs
      $15.00+

    BOWLS & SALADS

    Our salads are Gluten Free except for the bread. If you say no bread you're good to go.
    • RIO GRANDE BOWL

      This bowl has become one of our biggest selling items. It is an amazing blend of flavors that starts with poblano rice, chihuahua cheese, spinach, a little red onion, corn, jalapeño, black beans and fresh avocado.
      $16.00
    • SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD

      Romaine lettuce mixed with roasted corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh avocado, chihuahua cheese, black beans, tortilla strips & ranch
      $14.00
    • TIJUANA CAESAR

      Born in Tijuana, reimagined at Lucha — smoky ancho Caesar, grilled antibiotic-free chicken, roasted red peppers, parmesan, & crisp romaine
      $14.00
    • TITANIC WEDGE

      Iceberg wedge with bacon, grape tomatoes, housemade blue cheese dressing, balsamic reduction, and pickled onions.
      $14.00
    • STRAWBERRY SALAD

      Strawberries, creamy avocado, spinach, goat cheese, pepitas, & red onion. Bright, balanced, and finished with cilantro-lime vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • SWEET CHILI CRUNCH SALAD

      Chilled sweet chili noodles, crisp romaine, sweet peppers, carrots, tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette with a little fried wonton crunch
      $15.00

    BURRITOS, ENCHILADAS & 'DILLAS

    Served with a Lucha House Salad made with Spring Mix, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pickled Red Onion & Grape Tomato.
    • BARBACOA CHIMICHANGA

      Stuffed with tender barbacoa, potatoes & peppers, smothered in rojo sauce, sour crema, cilantro & onion
      $19.00
    • MISSION BURRITO

      Rice, onion, black beans, queso, chihuahua cheese, grilled veggies & cotija cheese. With verde sauce, crema & pico Antibiotic Free Chicken 4; Carnitas 4, Shrimp 4; Carne Asada 6; or Black Bean Hummus & Daiya Cheeze 4
      $16.00
    • CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADA

      Blue corn tortillas, seasoned chicken, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua and cotija cheese. then we smother it with verde, and to make it even more awesome (if that’s possible) we smother that with queso.
      $17.00
    • ENCHILADAS COLORADO

      Slow-braised barbacoa with melty cheese and double sauce. Deep, rich flavor that hits all the comfort notes
      $18.00
    • PINEAPPLE & COCONUT 'DILLA

      Caramelized pineapple, shaved coconut, shrimp, and melted cheese folded crisp and golden for a warm, sweet-savory bite.
      $18.00
    • HIPPY QUESADILLA

      A throwback favorite packed with veggie blend, spinach, onion, melted cheese, and creamy black bean hummus.
      $15.00

    BURGERS, TORTAS & FLATS

    • CUBANO TORTA

      Carnitas, bacon, Swiss & pickled onion meet rich adobo aioli — balanced heat, big flavor, & a perfectly toasted bun
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00
    • BAJA CHICKEN TORTA

      A west coast remix — grilled chicken, guacamole, Swiss & cilantro mayo stacked with jalapeño crunch & romaine
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00
    • EL JEFE BURGER

      We are using a blend of Chuck, Brisket and Short Rib to make this the perfect burger. Served on a bun with lettuce & pickle and topped with American cheese and our bacon blanket.
      $18.00
    • ELOTE FLAT

      Creamy elote spread, mozzarella, roasted corn, finished with parmesan, cilantro, and a touch of heat.
      $17.00
    • RANCHERO FLAT

      Ranchero sauce, mozzarella, seasoned carne asada, crimini mushrooms, roasted poblano, blue cheese, fresh cilantro, finished with chimichurri.
      $18.00

    SWEETS

    • FRIED ICE CREAM

      You could make this yourself at home, but it’s a whole lot easier to just order it from us. (GF & Vegetarian)
      $9.00
    • CHURROS & CHOCOLATE

      This one is pretty self explanatory.
      $6.00
    • TRES LECHES

      Milk soaked sponge cake layered with vanilla whipped cream delivers indulgent tres leches flavor with a light, airy finish.
      $8.00
    • CHURRO DULCE DE LECHE

      Warm spiced churro cake filled with dulce de leche, topped with crunchy sugar streusel for a sweet finish.
      $6.00

    STUDENT

    Student Menu

    • KID CHICKEN & RICE

      Grilled Chicken Breast and rice. The number one choice of picky eaters everywhere.
      $7.00
    • KID BONELESS WINGS

      Breaded Tenders served with your choice of fries. Double it up for a few dollars more.
      $7.00
    • KID QUESO MAC

      Cavatappi noodles tossed in our Lucha Queso. Pretty straightforward but also pretty darn good.
      $6.00
    • KID DILLA w/ CHICKEN

      Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla served with your choice of side.
      $6.00
    • KID DILLA (CZ ONLY)

      Cheese Quesadilla served with your choice of side.
      $6.00
    • JR. CHEESEBURGER

      Sliders with American cheese. Served with your choice of side.
      $7.00
    • JR. BURGER

      Plain sliders & your choice of side.
      $7.00
    • KID BURRITO

      Burrito stuffed with beans, rice, and chicken served with your choice of side. Sub beef or pork if you'd like.
      $7.00

    CATERING - TOGO

    HOME / GRAD / OFFICE PARTY BUFFET

    • SALSA & GUAC PARTY PACK

      Wanna be the hit of the party? Show up with a Salsa & Guac Sampler. You'll have four 16oz containers of our signature salsas and a 16oz container of our fresh guacamole plus chips!
      $38.00
    • PATATAS FOR 10

      $15.00
    • GUACAMOLE FOR 10

      $30.00
    • QUESO FOR 10

      $20.00
    • ELOTE DIP W/ CHIPS

      HOUSE MADE ELOTE DIP WITH CHIPS
      $12.00+
    • ONE DOZEN HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS

      We make our corn tortillas in house every day from heirloom non-GMO corn grown by small family farms in central Mexico.
      $8.00
    • ONE DOZEN FLOUR TORTILLAS

      We buy these. Nothing special about them but if you need them we have them.
      $6.00
    • JUST BONE-IN WINGS

      Make sure you get invited every time by showing up with the wings. Tossed in sauce or get it on the side. Served with Ranch for dipping too. (gf)
      $30.00+
    • JUST BONELESS WINGS

      This isn't some frozen product that we bring in. No, we cut antibiotic free chicken breast by hand and then bread them before twice frying them for the perfect crunch.
      $30.00+
    • TACOS BY THE DOZEN

      Feeding a group? Order our Signature Tacos by the Dozen! Each taco comes individually wrapped in foil.
      $45.00

    TOGO INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS - TOGO ONLY

    We salute your commitment to meal prep. We also understand that at times life gets in the way and there just aren't enough hours in the day. We hope this helps. We now offer individual ingredients in bulk.
    • CHICKEN BY THE POUND

      Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $12.00
    • CARNE ASADA BY THE POUND

      Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $18.00
    • CARNITAS BY THE POUND

      Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $11.00
    • FAJITA VEGGIES BY THE POUND

      Cutting up all the peppers and onions can be a challenge. We can take care of that for you. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $10.00
    • SMASHED BEANS BY THE POUND

      Our beans are vegetarian and vegan.
      $4.00
    • CILANTRO RICE BY THE POUND

      Our cilantro lime rice is vegetarian and vegan.
      $3.50
    • 16oz SALSA - NO CHIPS

      16oz container of any one of our signature house made salsas.
      $6.00
    • ONE DOZEN HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS

      We make our corn tortillas in house every day from heirloom non-GMO corn grown by small family farms in central Mexico.
      $8.00
    • ONE DOZEN FLOUR TORTILLAS

      We buy these. Nothing special about them but if you need them we have them.
      $6.00
    • GUACAMOLE BY THE POUND

      $10.00
    • GUACAMOLE FOR 10

      $30.00
    • Party Menu Chicken Flautas (25 pieces)

      $40.00

    TOGO Beers, Mixes, N/A & Cocktails

    • Natural To-Go w/ Alcohol

      Made with El Tequileno Reposado, Stirrings Triple Sec, agave nectar, and fresh squeezed lime juice. When was the last time you had a fresh squeezed margarita? Treat Yourself.
      $19.00+
    • Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol

      This is a great place to start. 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila with our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.
      $15.00+
    • Strawberry Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol

      How do you make a great margarita better? Add fresh strawberry of course. 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila with our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.
      $17.00+
    • Mango Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol

      Mango puree, 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila and our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.
      $17.00+
    • N/A Lucharita Mix

      Do you have the tequila on the shelf but you don't have a mixer? We have you covered.
      $7.00+
    • N/A Natural Margarita Mix

      Everything you need minus the tequila.
      $9.00+

    CATERING ONLINE ORDERING

    TOGO HOUSE / GRAD / OFFICE

    Have you been invited to a house party menu and you don't know what to bring? We have you covered.
    • SALSA & GUAC PARTY PACK

      Wanna be the hit of the party? Show up with a Salsa & Guac Sampler. You'll have four 16oz containers of our signature salsas and a 16oz container of our fresh guacamole plus chips!
      $38.00
    • PATATAS FOR 10

      $15.00
    • GUACAMOLE FOR 10

      $30.00
    • QUESO FOR 10

      $20.00
    • DOZEN HOUSE MADE BLUE CORN TORTILLAS

      $12.00
    • DOZEN FLOUR TORTILLAS

      $12.00
    • JUST BONE-IN WINGS

      Make sure you get invited every time by showing up with the wings. Tossed in sauce or get it on the side. Served with Ranch for dipping too. (gf)
      $30.00+
    • JUST BONELESS WINGS

      This isn't some frozen product that we bring in. No, we cut antibiotic free chicken breast by hand and then bread them before twice frying them for the perfect crunch.
      $30.00+
    • ELOTE DIP W/ CHIPS

      HOUSE MADE ELOTE DIP WITH CHIPS
      $12.00+
    • TACOS BY THE DOZEN

      Feeding a group? Order our Signature Tacos by the Dozen! Each taco comes individually wrapped in foil.
      $45.00

    TOGO INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS

    We salute your commitment to meal prep. We also understand that at times life gets in the way and there just aren't enough hours in the day. We hope this helps. We now offer individual ingredients in bulk.
    • CHICKEN BY THE POUND

      Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $12.00
    • CARNE ASADA BY THE POUND

      Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $18.00
    • CARNITAS BY THE POUND

      Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $11.00
    • FAJITA VEGGIES BY THE POUND

      Cutting up all the peppers and onions can be a challenge. We can take care of that for you. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
      $10.00
    • SMASHED BEANS BY THE POUND

      Our beans are vegetarian and vegan.
      $4.00
    • CILANTRO RICE BY THE POUND

      Our cilantro lime rice is vegetarian and vegan.
      $3.50
    • 16oz SALSA - NO CHIPS

      16oz container of any one of our signature house made salsas.
      $6.00
    • ONE DOZEN HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS

      We make our corn tortillas in house every day from heirloom non-GMO corn grown by small family farms in central Mexico.
      $8.00
    • ONE DOZEN FLOUR TORTILLAS

      We buy these. Nothing special about them but if you need them we have them.
      $6.00

    TOGO Beers, Mixes, N/A & Cocktails

    • Natural To-Go w/ Alcohol

      Made with El Tequileno Reposado, Stirrings Triple Sec, agave nectar, and fresh squeezed lime juice. When was the last time you had a fresh squeezed margarita? Treat Yourself.
      $19.00+
    • Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol

      This is a great place to start. 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila with our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.
      $15.00+
    • Strawberry Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol

      How do you make a great margarita better? Add fresh strawberry of course. 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila with our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.
      $17.00+
    • Mango Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol

      Mango puree, 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila and our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.
      $17.00+
    • N/A Lucharita Mix

      Do you have the tequila on the shelf but you don't have a mixer? We have you covered.
      $7.00+
    • N/A Natural Margarita Mix

      Everything you need minus the tequila.
      $9.00+
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    JR. CHEESEBURGER

    $7.00

    Sliders with American cheese. Served with your choice of side.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    At Lucha Cantina we love bringing people together, whether it be at your table or ours.

    Location

    1641 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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