La Playa Mexican Cafe

Appetizers

• Chile con Queso

  Made with real white American cheese, melted to perfection, blended with minced jalapeños and celery. Served with fried flour tortilla chips.

  • Sm.USD 5.99
  • Lg.USD 7.99

• Family AppetizerUSD 11.99

  A chicken-stuffed jalapeño nestled among savory ground beef nachos, accompanied by one chicken flauta, one beef flauta, and a fresh quesadilla. Served with sour cream and guacamole.

• La Playa AppetizerUSD 12.99

  A combination of our Nachos La Playa, a shrimp stuffed jalapeño, and our chicken quesadilla. Muy sabroso!

• Nachos La Playa

  Flour tortilla chips topped with fresh cooked shrimp, crab meat, and Monterrey jack cheese.

  • Sm. (8)USD 9.99
  • Lg. (12)USD 11.99

• Nachos

  Corn tortilla chips topped with refried beans, cheddar cheese, and picadillo.

  • Sm. (8)USD 6.99
  • Lg. (12)USD 7.99

• Fajita Queso Flameado

  Melty Monterrey jack cheese served warm from the oven with tasty beef or chicken fajita meat, flavorful grilled onions, and fresh flour tortillas.

  • Sm.USD 7.99
  • Lg.USD 9.99

• Shrimp CocktailUSD 12.99

  Lightly cooked peeled shrimp tossed in our spicy homemade cocktail sauce with pico de gallo and ripe avocado slices.

• Stuffed Jalapeños

  Lightly breaded jalapeño peppers stuffed with your choice of chicken or beef fajita meat and Monterrey jack cheese.

  • Sm. (2)USD 5.99
  • Lg. (4)USD 9.99

• Fajita Quesadilla

  A muy delicioso homemade flour tortilla filled with beef or chicken fajita meat and Monterrey jack cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and jalapeños.

  • Sm.USD 8.99
  • Lg.USD 11.99

• Vegetable Quesadilla

  Flour tortilla filled with sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onions, layered with Monterrey jack cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and jalapeños.

  • Sm.USD 7.99
  • Lg.USD 9.99

Soups & Salads

Served with Thousand Island, Ranch, Italian, or tartar sauce.

• Colorado Green Chile Stew

  Made with chicken stock, roasted hatch chile peppers, tomatoes, onions, and roast pork, topped with Monterrey jack cheese. Served with rice.

  • Med. BowlUSD 5.99
  • Lg. bowlUSD 7.99

• Homemade Chicken Soup

  Made with chicken, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and squash. Served with rice and ripe avocado slices.

  • Med. BowlUSD 4.99
  • Lg. BowlUSD 6.99

• Homemade Tortilla and Mushroom Soup

  Our delicious homemade soup made with chicken stock, fresh mushrooms, onions and spices, topped with Monterrey jack cheese, tortilla chips and fresh avocado slices.

  • Med. BowlUSD 4.99
  • Lg. BowlUSD 6.99

• Marisco Soup

  Our fragrant homemade seafood stew made with succulent scallops, shrimp, fish, crawfish, and crab meat. Served with rice and ripe avocado slices.

  • Med. BowlUSD 8.99
  • Lg. BowlUSD 11.99

• Guacamole Salad

  Made from fresh, ripe avocados to dip your chips & tortillas in!

  • Sm.USD 5.99
  • Lg.USD 7.99

• Taco SaladUSD 7.99

  Ground beef or shredded chicken atop a garden salad with black olives, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Served in a crispy shell.

• Deluxe SaladUSD 11.99

  Chicken or beef fajita meat atop a fresh mixed salad with cheese, ripe avocado slices, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and black olives. Served with your choice of dressing.

• Small SaladUSD 5.99

  Crisp romaine and iceberg lettuces, red cabbage, tomatoes, olives, cheese, ripe avocado, and sliced carrots tossed together for the perfect salad. Served with your choice of dressing.

Chicken Specialty

• Chicken & SpinachUSD 12.99

  Grilled chicken breast topped with spinach mushroom cream sauce. Served with rice, steamed veggies, and guacamole.

• Chicken JaliscoUSD 12.99

  Grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed onions, jalapeños, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and mushrooms in a creamy butter-wine sauce. Topped with Monterrey jack cheese. Served with rice, charro beans, and guacamole.

• Chicken & ShrimpUSD 14.99

  Grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed shrimp, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and tomato sauce. Served with rice, charro beans, and guacamole.

• Pollo FronterizoUSD 14.99

  Grilled chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes, shrimp, cilantro, and onions, topped with creamy pico de gallo butter wine sauce. Served on a bed of rice with a side of charro beans and guacamole.

Seafood

• Fried Shrimp PlatterUSD 14.99

  Six deep fried jumbo shrimp served over a bed of French fries with tartar and cocktail sauces.

• Sizzling Shrimp AmarradosUSD 18.99

  Six perfectly seasoned jumbo Gulf Coast shrimp stuffed with sliced jalapeño peppers and Monterrey jack cheese, wrapped in bacon, then grilled. Served with our jalapeño-poblano lemon-butter wine sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, and beans.

• Playa de LujoUSD 19.99

  Grilled fish and three jumbo shrimp prepared with our special blend of Cajun spices, tomatoes, sauteed onions, poblano pepper, and cilantro. Served with rice, charro beans, and guacamole.

• Fish PoblanoUSD 16.99

  Lightly seasoned fresh fish filet grilled to perfection, smothered with shrimp, scallops, poblano slices, mushrooms, and onion, sauteed together in a delicious creamy white wine sauce. Served with rice, charro beans, and guacamole.

• Fish CancunUSD 16.99

  An 8-10 oz. fish filet cooked in a creamy wine sauce with scallops and crawfish. Served with rice, veggies, and guacamole.

• La Playa Seafood PlatterUSD 16.99

  Fresh fish filet and two jumbo shrimp fried. Served with creamy lemon sauce, a green salad, and fries.

• Fish San LucasUSD 14.99

  Market-fresh fish filet topped with sauteed onions, jalapeños, fresh garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and mushrooms blended into a creamy butter-wine sauce. Served with rice, charro beans, and guacamole.

Lighter Fare

• Mango CevicheUSD 12.99

  Flavorful tilapia filet and shrimp cooked in our fresh lime marinade, then tossed with pico de gallo and fresh diced mangos. Served with fresh ripe avocado slices and crackers.

• Steamed Seafood PlatterUSD 19.99

  Fresh fish filet and three jumbo shrimp steamed with mushrooms, onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes with a special blend of spices. Served with steamed veggies and rice.

• Pasta ala PlayaUSD 9.99

  Ripe roma tomatoes, fresh spinach, mushrooms, minced garlic, and red onions sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with our special blend of spices, ladled over penne pasta. Served with garlic bread and a side of Parmesan.

• Chicken OliviaUSD 11.99

  Fresh chicken breast dipped in a special batter with Italian seasoning and our special La Playa spices, then sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with cherry tomatoes, finished with our delicious spinach cream sauce. Served with fresh steamed veggies and rice.

• Pollo AsadoUSD 10.99

  A plump chicken breast seasoned then grilled to perfection! Served with steamed veggies and rice.

Specialty Fajitas

Served with rice, charro beans, and your choice of two sides; cheddar cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, or guacamole.

• Fajitas

  Award winning beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas served up on a bed of freshly grilled onions.

  • For OneUSD 14.99
  • For TwoUSD 27.99

• Fajitas Las Brasas

  Beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas topped with sautéed mushrooms in pico de gallo wine sauce.

  • For OneUSD 16.99
  • For TwoUSD 29.99

• Fajitas Chipotle

  Our flavorful beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas topped with our spicy chipotle cream sauce.

  • For OneUSD 16.99
  • For TwoUSD 29.99

• Fajitas Tarascas

  Beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas topped with a poblano pepper cream sauce.

  • For OneUSD 16.99
  • For TwoUSD 29.99

• Fajitas Chonitas

  Our tender beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and Monterrey jack cheese.

  • For OneUSD 16.99
  • For TwoUSD 29.99

• Devil's Backbone Fajitas

  Our tender, marinated beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas topped with a spicy homemade Diabla sauce made with roasted habañeros and chile arbol peppers.

  • For OneUSD 16.99
  • For TwoUSD 29.99

• Shrimp Fajitas

  Seasoned grilled shrimp served fajita style with grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.

  • For OneUSD 16.99
  • For TwoUSD 29.99

Street Taco Platters

Served with sliced avocados, charro beans, and rice.

• Beef, Chicken, or MixedUSD 11.99

  Four tacos topped with cilantro, onions, and queso fresco. Served with a side of our green Diabla sauce and fresh limes.

• Shrimp, Fish, or MixedUSD 12.99

  Four tacos topped with purple cabbage, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro, drizzled with our delicious cilantro-lime cream sauce. Your choice grilled or fried.

• Chicken in MoleUSD 11.99

  Four shredded chicken tacos topped with mole sauce, Mexican sour cream, and queso fresco.

• LenguaUSD 11.99

  Four braised beef tongue street tacos, topped with chopped onions and cilantro. Served with a side of our green Diabla sauce and fresh limes.

• PicadilloUSD 8.99

  A traditional Mexican favorite! Four tacos filled with savory spiced ground beef and chopped potatoes.

• CarnitasUSD 10.99

  Four pork carnitas tacos, topped with cilantro and onions. Served with green Diabla sauce & limes.

• Al PastorUSD 10.99

  Four chili-rubbed, guajillo pineapple-marinated grilled pork tacos topped with onions and cilantro.

Botanas & Parrilladas

• Botana For TwoUSD 20.99

  Your choice of fajitas layered with crisp corn tortilla chips nacho-style, Monterrey jack and cheddar cheeses, and beans. Served with rice, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, and jalapeños.

• Seafood Botana For TwoUSD 28.99

  Four jumbo shrimp and a tilapia filet grilled and topped with San Lucas sauce with a campechana, or a shrimp-stuffed avocado. Served with rice, charro beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Served fried upon request, with tartar sauce.

• Parrillada La Playa For twoUSD 26.99

  1/4 slab baby back ribs, beef and chicken fajitas, and Polish sausage. Served with 2 orders of rice, charro beans, and freshly made guacamole.

• Mar y Monte Parrillada For threeUSD 38.99

  A grilled rib eye, BBQ ribs, and fish filet topped with Tarasca sauce; 3 jumbo shrimp, sausage, beef & chicken fajitas, and chile torreados. With rice, charro beans, and guacamole.

Enchiladas

Served with rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

• Green Chile EnchiladasUSD 10.99

  Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of chicken fajita or chopped carnitas topped with a delicious roasted hatch chile pepper - pork sauce with tomatoes and onions, layered with Monterrey jack cheese.

• Enchiladas VerdesUSD 10.99

  Two shredded chicken enchiladas topped with piquant homemade tomatillo sauce and fresh sour cream.

• Seafood EnchiladasUSD 12.99

  Two Monterrey jack cheese enchiladas topped with a delectable blend of shrimp, scallops, sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, and avocados in a light cream sauce.

• Enchiladas de MoleUSD 11.99

  Two chicken enchiladas topped with our spicy homemade mole sauce, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream.

• Fajitas EnchiladasUSD 12.99

  Two enchiladas stuffed with beef or chicken fajita meat. Topped with our homemade beef gravy and cheese.

• Enchiladas TarascasUSD 10.99

  Two enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and topped with our signature Tarasca sauce - a homemade creamy poblano sauce blended with sauteed onions and mushrooms.

• Enchiladas ChipotleUSD 10.99

  Two chicken enchiladas in corn tortillas topped with a spicy chipotle cream sauce and fresh sour cream.

• TampiqueñasUSD 14.99

  A prime 8 oz. rib eye steak grilled medium-well, plated up with two cheese enchiladas, topped with tomatillo sauce and sour cream. Served sizzling!

• Sour Cream EnchiladasUSD 10.99

  Two chicken enchiladas topped with our mouth-watering sour cream sauce and Monterrey jack cheese.

• Cheese EnchiladasUSD 8.99

  Two melty cheese enchiladas made with American cheese and our homemade beef gravy.

• Spinach EnchiladasUSD 10.99

  Two Monterrey jack cheese enchiladas topped with our sauteed spinach cream sauce.

• EnchiladasUSD 9.99

  Two ground beef or two chicken enchiladas covered with homemade beef gravy and freshly grated cheese.

Carnes AL Carbon

Served with rice, charro beans, pico de gallo, and fresh tortillas.

• CorazonUSD 16.99

  Two Amarrado-style shrimp, freshly grilled carne asada, and one delicious cheese enchilada.

• PedritoUSD 18.99

  Our famous beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas accompanied by four perfectly grilled jumbo shrimp and succulent scallops. Served with bacon bits, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños.

• Baby Back RibsUSD 14.99

  A half slab of mouth-watering fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs smothered with BBQ sauce.

• T-BoneUSD 18.99

  A 16 oz. perfectly seasoned and charbroiled T-bone steak served sizzling on a bed of freshly grilled onions.

• Plato MazatlanUSD 18.99

  Combination of flavorful beef and chicken fajitas with four Amarrado-style shrimp.

• Carne AsadaUSD 13.99

  Tender, marinated fajita skirt steak grilled to perfection, topped with a slice of bell pepper and tomato.

• Quail & Shrimp PlatterUSD 18.99

  One delicious charbroiled quail & four Amarrado-style shrimp.

• QuailUSD 14.99

  Two perfectly seasoned charbroiled quail served sizzling on a bed of savory grilled onions.

Combo Plates

Served with rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

• The Mexican PlateUSD 11.99

  A scrumptious combo plate! Your choice of a fresh beef or chicken chalupa, beef or chicken enchilada, and one crispy beef taco.

• EI GueroUSD 12.99

  One melty cheese enchilada, one crispy beef taco, and flavorful beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas.

• La ReynaUSD 11.99

  Three savory chicken quesadilla slices and one spicy beef fajita taco topped with creamy chile con queso!

• Chile BenditoUSD 17.99

  Poblano pepper stuffed with shrimp and cheese, topped with our ranchero sauce and Monterrey jack cheese. Accompanied by a 3-4 oz. fish filet, and topped with our delicious poblano-cream sauce.

• EI MariachiUSD 11.99

  A small taco salad, one beef fajita taco, and three chicken fajita quesadilla slices.

Desserts

• FlanUSD 5.99

  This traditional Mexican dessert is a luxurious baked custard, with a hint of Mexican cinnamon and a rich caramelized topping. A classic!

• Fried Ice CreamUSD 4.99

  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!

• SopapillaUSD 2.99

  A pillow-like puff of deep-fried pastry sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar!

• CheesecakeUSD 4.99

  Classic creamy cheesecake with graham cracker crust. Served with a dollop of sweet whipped cream!

• Tres LechesUSD 4.99

  A dense, moist cake soaked in a mixture of three different milk products: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream, topped with vanilla whipped cream. Heavenly!

Beverages

• Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Lemonade, Root BeerUSD 2.50

• Fanta Orange Bottles, Big Red BottlesUSD 2.99

• Mexican Coke, Topo Chico, Dasani WaterUSD 2.99

• Iced Tea, Coffee, and MilkUSD 2.50

• Red BullUSD 3.00

House Favorites

• Fried Stuffed AvocadoUSD 12.99

  Half of a fresh ripe avocado stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken fajita, Monterrey jack cheese; lightly breaded then fried to perfection. Served on a bed of rice accompanied by a fajita taco and a cup of tortilla soup.

• La CanastaUSD 13.99

  Half eggplant filled with fresh shrimp & scallops blended into a spicy pico de gallo cream sauce, lightly breaded and fried. Served on a bed of rice with charro beans and guacamole.

• Carne GuisadaUSD 10.99

  Our award-winning fajita meat simmered in our homemade guisada. Served with rice, refried beans, and guacamole.

• La Playa BurritoUSD 9.99

  A large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, queso, and your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken. Topped with chile gravy and grated cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, and guacamole.

• CarnitasUSD 11.99

  Our perfectly seasoned pan seared pork, accompanied by sliced avocados, tomatoes, onions and a side of our red Diabla sauce. Served with rice and charro beans.

• ChalupasUSD 8.99

  Two crispy corn tortillas topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, and your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken. Served with a side of chile con queso.

• Chile Relleno

  Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, mushrooms and your choice of meat, then topped with ranchero sauce and grated cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, and guacamole.

  • Ground BeefUSD 10.99
  • FajitaUSD 12.99
  • ShrimpUSD 14.99

• La Playa ChimichangaUSD 10.99

  A large flour tortilla filled with your choice of spicy ground beef or freshly shredded chicken and cheese, then fried to perfection. Topped with flavorful chile gravy and cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, and guacamole.

• FlautasUSD 9.99

  Three rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese and your choice of spicy ground beef or shredded chicken, then deep fried and topped with fresh sour cream and our homemade guacamole. Served with rice, refried beans.

• Shrimp - Stuffed AvocadoUSD 13.99

  Half of a fresh ripe avocado stuffed with shrimp, Monterrey jack cheese; lightly breaded then fried to perfection. Served on a bed of rice accompanied by a fish taco and a cup of tortilla soup.

• MilanesaUSD 12.99

  Mouth-watering marinated fajita skirt steak or a juicy chicken breast lightly breaded then fried to perfection and topped with our delicious ranchero sauce and cheese. Served sizzling on a bed of onions with rice, charro beans, and guacamole.

• Tacos al CarbonUSD 12.99

  Two fresh homemade flour tortillas filled with our famous beef or chicken fajitas. Served with rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a side of chile con queso for dipping.

• Charro TacosUSD 13.99

  Two homemade flour tortillas filled with shrimp, beef, chicken fajita meat, grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served with rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a side of chile con queso for dipping.

• Crispy or Soft TacosUSD 9.99

  Three crispy or two soft tacos filled with your choice of spicy ground beef or chicken ranchero, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a side of chile con queso for dipping.

Lunch Menu

Monday thru Friday, 11am to 3pm

• Taco SaladUSD 7.99

  Fresh garden salad served in a crispy shell with spiced ground beef or shredded chicken. Topped with grated cheese, black olives, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, your choice of dressing.

• Street TacosUSD 9.99

  Three tacos stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken, pork, or mixed. Topped with cilantro, onions, and queso fresco. Served with rice, refried beans, limes, and a side of our green Diabla sauce!

• Crispy TacosUSD 7.45

  Three tacos filled with your choice of ground beef or chicken ranchero, and lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Served with rice and refried beans.

• EnchiladasUSD 8.99

  Your choice of two ground beef or chicken ranchero enchiladas covered with our homemade enchilada gravy and grated cheese. Served with rice and refried beans.

• Chile RellenoUSD 9.99

  Poblano pepper stuffed with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, or cheese and mushrooms. Topped with ranchero sauce and cheese. Served with rice and refried beans.

• Fajita QuesadillaUSD 8.99

  Delicious homemade flour tortilla filled with Monterrey jack and your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat. Served with rice, refried beans, and sour cream.

• Mexican Fried SteakUSD 8.99

  Breaded and deep fried skirt steak topped with our beef gravy and chile con queso. Served with rice and refried beans.

• Fried Stuffed AvocadoUSD 10.99

  Half an avocado stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat and cheese, then lightly breaded and fried. Accompanied by a fajita taco. Served with rice and a cup of tortilla soup.

• Carne GuisadaUSD 9.99

  Our delectable, award winning beef fajita meat smothered with our homemade ranchero sauce. Served with rice, refried beans, and fresh tortillas.

• Mexican PlateUSD 9.99

  Your choice of beef or chicken chalupa, beef or chicken enchilada, and one crispy beef taco. Served with rice and refried beans.

• Grilled Southwestern ChickenUSD 8.99

  Perfectly grilled chicken breast smothered with green chile and Monterrey jack cheese. Served with rice and refried beans.

• Beef, Chicken, OR Mixed FajitasUSD 10.99

  Our tender, marinated, award winning fajita meat served sizzling on a bed of grilled onions and served with rice, charro beans, and fresh tortillas. *Also served with your choice of one side: cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, or guacamole.

• FlautasUSD 7.99

  Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, then deep fried. Topped with sour cream and guacamole. Served with rice and refried beans.

• Seafood Street TacosUSD 11.99

  Three tacos stuffed with your choice of fresh fish or shrimp, topped with purple cabbage, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro, drizzled with our delicious cilantro-lime cream sauce. Served with rice and refried beans.