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La Palapa, Mezcal & Cocina South Side

2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 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
  • 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!
  • 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

FOOD MENU

SEASONAL SPECIALS

  • POBLANO-CORN SOUP

    A rich and comforting soup crafted with fresh poblano peppers and sweet corn. This award-winning recipe claimed the 'Best Vegetarian Soup' spot at the South Side Soup Contest 2014! Vegetarian-friendly, with dairy included.
    $5.95
  • Esquites

    Made with tender corn kernels cooked with onion, garlic, and epazote for a rich savory flavor. Topped with creamy mayonnaise, cotija cheese, tajin, & lime on the side.
    $6.89
  • PUMPKIN SPICE TAMAL

    A traditional Mexican tamal infused with our home-made pumpkin marmalade and 100% Gluten Free! A cozy sweet seasonal treat.
    $5.95

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
  • 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
  • Esquites

    Made with tender corn kernels cooked with onion, garlic, and epazote for a rich savory flavor. Topped with creamy mayonnaise, cotija cheese, tajin, & lime on the side.
    $6.85
  • 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

SPECIALTIS

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 RANCHERAS

    Three enchiladas with your choice of Chicken, Beef, Soy-chorizo (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
  • 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

    Sizzling fajitas mixed with bell peppers, mushrooms and pineapple. Sour cream, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas on the side.
    $17.95

STREET TACOS

  • 2 STREET 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 STREET 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

    Grilled flour tortilla filled with gooey cheese and your choice of filling. Accompanied by sour cream, Pico de Gallo, grilled onions and potatoes on the side.
  • 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 smothered with our home-made Mole Sauce, Green Sauce, sour cream, and queso fresco. Accompanied by grilled onion and potatoes. ~ Substitute salsas for jalapeño cheese dip for $2.00.
  • 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!

MIX & MATCH 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

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
  • QUESO FRESCO 2oz

    $1.95
  • 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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Nachos Pork

$14.95

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!!

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La Palapa, Mezcal, Cocina Location and Ordering Hours

(412) 586-7015
2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 4PM
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