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    La Palapa, Mezcal, Cocina

La Palapa, Mezcal & Cocina South Side

2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 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!

    $17.95
  • 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
  • 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

FOOD MENU

APPETIZERS

  • 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
  • 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!

    $16.95
  • 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 Cheese Dip and chips

    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!!

    $12.95
  • 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!!

    $14.95
  • 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!!

    $13.95

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
  • Ensalada Palapa

    Our own salad creation with a bed of lettuce mix, cucumber, beets, onion, tomato, carrots, nopal (cactus), boiled egg and queso fresco.

    $11.50
  • Avocado Salad

    Spring mix, cucumber, onion, tomato, red pepper, and a whole avocado, as refreshing as It sounds!

    $11.50

THE CLASSICS!

  • 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
  • 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
  • ENCHILADAS 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
  • FAJITAS NAYARIT

    Grilled fajitas mixed with peppers, mushrooms and pineapple... Yum!

    $16.45

OUR SPECIALTIES

  • 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
  • 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!

    $15.45
  • CARNE ASADA

    Tender and juicy Skirt Streak cooked to order with a grilled nopal (cactus), onion, queso fresco and jalapeño pepper. So tender…

    $24.95
  • CHAMORRO DE BORREGO EN GUAJILLO (LAMB SHANK)

    Slow roasted Lamb shank in guajillo chile sauce.

    $24.95
  • 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.

    $35.95

VEGETARIAN 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.

    $15.95
  • 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!

    $15.95
  • 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

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.

    $15.95
  • 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.

    $14.95
  • 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.

    $17.95

QUESADILLA

  • QUESADILLA

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

    $14.45
  • SPECIALTY QUESADILLA

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

    $17.45
  • GLUTEN FREE QUESADILLA

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

    $17.45

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!

    $17.95
  • BURRITO STEELERS

    Ground beef and chicken, rice, pinto beans, spinach, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and spicy sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with our home-made Mole and Green Sauce. Every bite packed with flavor!

    $14.45

DESSERTS

  • FLAN NAPOLITANO

    Custard type of desert, traditional Mexican flan with vanilla, one of our specialties!

    $5.95
  • TAMAL DE ELOTE

    Warm corn-based dough filled with sweet corn, wrapped in a cornhusk and steam-cooked.

    $6.95
  • CHURROS

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

    $5.95

KIDS MENU

  • QUESADILLA

    Cheese, pinto beans or chicken quesadilla – Kids love them!

    $6.95
  • MINI BEEF NACHOS

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

    $6.95
  • EMPANADA

    Wheat flour dough filled with chicken, ground beef or Cheese… Provecho!

    $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
  • CHEESE DIP 4oz

    $4.00

SOFT DRINKS

  • JARRITOS

    Choose your flavor!

    $3.50
  • MEXICAN COCA-COLA

    $3.50

La Palapa, Mezcal, Cocina Location and Ordering Hours

(412) 586-7015
2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Open now • Closes at 10PM
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