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La Union
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$30 and under
Mexican
5517 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205
About this restaurant
Our restaurant features authentic and traditional Mexican-Salvadoran dishes, many of which have come from family recipes dating back to 1922. Our distinctive menu offers classics such as our tasty corn tamales, enchiladas, and sizzling fajitas. Amenities include a full service bar, carryout and catering.
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- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican
- Hours of operationMon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- NeighborhoodArlington
- Parking detailsNone
Menu
La Union's menu was last updated on 6/1/2025.
Appetizers
PUPUSAS$3.25
Handmade corn tortilla stuffed with choice of Cheese, Bean, Wild flower (Loroco), Pork or Chicken served with vinaigrette slaw and tomato sauce.
RICE FLOUR PUPUSAS$3.50
CHICHARRON - Pork | QUESO - Cheese |FRIJOL - Beans | LOROCO - Edible Flower | REVUELTA - Pork and Cheese | LOCA- Cheese, pork, beans, edible flower
TAMAL DE ELOTE$4.00
Sweet corn tamale served with side sour cream
TAMAL DE POLLO$3.50
Corn masa chicken tamale served with side La Union hot sauce
TAMAL PISQUE$3.50
Corn masa Bean tamale served with side sour cream
PASTELITOS DE CARNE$4.50
Fried corn masa turnover filled with ground beef served with vinaigrette slaw and tomato sauce.
YUCA CON CHICHARRON$10.95
Fried cassava, pork rinds served with vinaigrette slaw and tomato sauce.
ENCHILADA SALVADOREÑA$6.50
Fried Corn masa tostada with La Union dry salad (avocado, boiled egg, fresh cheese and parmesan cheese)
TAQUITOS$9.25
Carne - Beef, Pollo - Pollo. Fried stuffed Taquitos served with side guacamole & sour cream.
GUACAMOLE DIP$8.50
Mashed fresh Hass avocados with tomatoes, onions, salt and lemon juice.
QUESO DIP$5.50
Cheddar cheese dip
Salads
HOUSE SALAD$9.50
Fresh romaine lettuce, sliced avocados, carrots, green pepper with La Union dressing
AVOCADO SALAD$10.50
Fresh sliced avocados and tomatoes on lettuce with La Union dressing
CAESAR SALAD$9.95
Fresh romaine lettuce, avocado, croutons, parmesan cheese with La Union dressing
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD$15.95
Grilled chicken with romaine lettuce, tomato, carrots, avocado and La Union dressing
Soup
SOPA DE RES$16.50
Our hearty Salvadoran traditional beef shank soup with vegetables
SOPA DE MARISCO ENCREMADA$18.95
Our light cream seafood soup with crabs, shrimps and clams
A la Mexicana
NACHOS
Corn tortilla chips, melted Jack & Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream & guacamole with choices of:
- Nachos Supreme$14.95
- Frijol - Bean$10.95
- Queso-Cheese$9.95
- Pollo-Chicken$12.50
- Carne-Beef$12.50
QUESADILLAS
Flour tortillas stuffed with Jack & Cheddar cheese, onions, jalapeños, sour cream & guacamole with choice of:
- Queso-Cheese$10.50
- Pollo-Chicken$13.25
- Camarones-Shrimp$15.95
- Carne-Beef$13.25
FLAUTAS
Two Fried corn tortillas stuffed with choice of BEEF or CHICKEN served with side sour cream and guacamole with La Union green sauce, side rice, beans and salad.
- Carne-Beef$15.95
- Pollo-Chicken$15.95
CHIMICHANGAS
Two Fried flour tortillas stuffed with choice of BEEF or CHICKEN topped sour cream or guacamole with rice, bean and salad
- Carne-Beef$15.95
- Pollo-Chicken$15.95
ENCHILADAS
Three corn tortillas stuffed with choice of Cheese, Beef, Chicken, Sour cream chicken or Seafood topped with La Union red sauce and Monterrey Jack & Cheddar cheese. Served with rice and refried beans. (Green sauce available upon request except for Sour cream chicken or seafood)
- Carne-Beef$14.95
- Marisco-Seafood$17.95
- Queso-Cheese$14.00
- TRIO - Beef, Chicken, Cheese$15.95
- Pollo-Chicken$15.25
- Sour Cream Chicken$16.25
RANCHERAS ENCHILADAS$17.50
Three corn tortillas stuffed with choice of Cheese, Beef, Chicken, Sour cream chicken or Seafood topped with La Union red sauce and Monterrey Jack & Cheddar cheese. Served with rice and refried beans. (Green sauce available upon request except for Sour cream chicken or seafood). Choice of BEEF or CHICKEN served with two eggs
TOSTADA SUPREME$14.25
Crispy 8-inch flour tortilla served with refried beans with choice of BEEF or CHICKEN topped with lettuce, shredded cheese, tomato, guacamole and sour cream
CHALUPAS$13.25
Two flour tortillas bowl with refried beans with choice of BEEF or CHICKEN topped with lettuce, shredded cheese, tomato, guacamole and sour cream
TACOS
Three hard shell tacos with rice and refried beans
- Carne-Beef$13.00
- Pollo-Chicken$13.50
TACOS AL CARBON
Two soft corn tortilla tacos with rice and refried beans
- Carne-Grilled Steak$14.25
- Pollo-Grilled Chicken$14.25
BURRITOS
Two stuffed flour tortillas served with rice and refried beans topped with La Union red sauce
- Carne-Beef$14.00
- Frijol - Bean$12.95
- Queso-Cheese$12.95
- Pollo-Chicken$14.25
BURRITO SUPREME (1)$14.95
stuffed with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream with choice of BEEF or CHICKEN topped with pico de gallo and guacamole rice
BURRITO SUPREME ESPECIAL (1)$17.00
Stuffed with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sourcream and Grilled Steak topped with pico de gallo, rice and refried beans
EL MEXICANO$14.50
One Beef chile relleno and One Chicken enchilada topped with La Union red sauce and Monterrey Jack & Cheddar cheese served with rice and beans.
CHILE RELLENOS (2)$15.25
Don Tomas favorite chiles stuffed with Beef topped with La Union red sauce and Monterrey Jack & Cheddar cheese served with rice and beans.
COMBO PLATTER$17.25
Make your own platter with choice of BURRITO, ENCHILADA & TACO served with rice and refried beans. Choose 3 for your meal.
Pepito Platters
*CARNE ASADA PEPITO$10.25
La Union marinated rib eye steak grilled to your perfection with fries
TACO PEPITO$9.00
One Hard shell or soft tortilla choice of BEEF or CHICKEN lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. Served with rice, refried beans and sour cream.
ENCHILADA PEPITO$9.50
Choice of BEEF or CHICKEN topped with La Union red sauce and Monterrey Jack & Cheddar cheese. Served with rice and refried beans.
QUESADILLA PEPITO$8.95
Two flour tortillas stuffed with Jack & Cheddar cheese, sour cream choice of BEEF, CHICKEN or CHEESE
Lunch Platters
CALIFORNIA BURRITOS$12.00
Two stuffed flour tortillas with choice of BEEF or CHICKEN or BEAN with rice and refried beans topped with La Union red sauce with pico de gallo
ENCHILADAS
Two stuffed corn tortillas served with rice and refried beans topped with La Union red sauce
- Sour Cream Chicken$14.95
- Carne-Beef$12.25
- Beef & Spinach$14.23
- Pollo-Chicken$12.95
- Queso-Cheese$12.00
- Marisco-Seafood$14.50
- Swiss Beef$11.00
- Swiss Chicken$11.00
SWISS$14.25
choice of BEEF or CHICKEN with La Union green sauce
VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS (2)$12.95
Two stuffed corn tortillas; one filled with Jack & Cheddar cheese and one Filled with refried beans topped with La Union red sauce served with rice and refried beans
La Union Signature Platters
*EL TIPICO$19.50
La Union marinated rib eye steak grilled to your perfection with rice, refried beans, avocado, La Union cheese and fried plantains. Side pico de gallo
*CARNE ASADA$18.50
La Union marinated rib eye steak grilled to your perfection with rice and salad
*BISTEC RANCHERO$20.25
La Union marinated rib eye steak grilled to your perfection with sautéed onions, two eggs, rice and salad
*BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO$19.50
La Union marinated rib eye steak cooked to your perfection with sautéed onion with rice and salad
*MAR Y TIERRA$24.00
"Surf & Turf" - La Union marinated rib eye steak grilled to your perfection with shrimps, rice, refried beans, and salad
*CARNE DESHILADA$19.00
La Union sautéed shredded grilled steak with egg, onions, tomatoes and green pepper with rice, refried beans, or salad
*BROCHETTE DE CARNE$19.00
La Union marinated beef skewers, Onions, tomatoes, and green pepper grilled to your perfection topped with pico de gallo with rice and salad
*BROCHETTE DE PUERCO$20.00
La Union pork skewers, onions, tomatoes And green pepper grilled, topped with Pico de gallo with rice and salad
*BROCHETTE DE POLLO$19.00
La Union chicken skewers, onions, tomatoes and green peppers grilled topped with pico de gallo with rice and salad
*POLLO A LA CREMA$19.25
Sautéed chicken breast in La Union white cream sauce with rice and vegetables
CAMARONES A LA PLANCHA$20.95
Grilled shrimp in La Union lemon butter sauce served with rice and vegetables
CAMARONES AL AJILLO$22.50
Shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic and lemon with rice and vegetables
CAMARONES ENCREMADOS$22.50
Shrimp with heavy cream with rice and vegetables
CAMARONES ENTOMATADOS$22.50
Shrimp sautéed with tomato sauce with rice and vegetables
MOJARRA FRITA
Fried Sea Bass served with rice and vegetables. Choice of tomato, onions, and peppers
BOCA ROJA FRITA
Fried Red Snapper served with rice and vegetables. Choice of tomato, onions, and peppers
FILETE DE PESCADO$20.00
Catfish fillet in La Union lemon butter sauce served with rice and vegetables
Fajitas
CARNE$19.95
Grilled Steak - La Union sizzling fajita served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese with flour tortillas
POLLO$19.95
Grilled Chicken - La Union sizzling fajita served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese with flour tortillas
CAMARONES$21.95
Shrimp - La Union sizzling fajita served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese with flour tortillas
TRIO$24.95
Grilled Steak - La Union sizzling fajita served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese with flour tortillas
COMBO$21.95
Grilled Steak and Grilled Chicken - La Union sizzling fajita served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese with flour tortillas
Postres
PANCHITOS$6.25
Sopaipilla chips with cinnamon sugar and drizzle honey
FRIED ICE CREAM$6.50
Coated vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup on a fried tostada with cinnamon sugar
FLAN$6.25
Our vanilla custard
EMPANADA DE PLÁTANO$4.50
Light fried ripe plantain shell filled with milk pudding served warm with sprinkle sugar
SORBETE$4.95
Two ice cream scoops
PLÁTANO FRITO$7.95
Fried plantains served with sour cream
TRES LECHES CAKE$6.25
3 Milk sponge cake topped with whipped cream and cinnamon
ATOL DE ELOTE$5.25
La Union corn pudding served hot with sprinkle Cinnamon
Bebidas
ENSALADA DE FRUTA$3.95
La Union passion fruit with fresh diced mangos, oranges, apples & pineapples
HORCHATA$3.50
La Union multi grain flavored natural juice
MARAÑON$3.50
La Union cashew flavored natural juice
FOUNTAIN DRINKS$3.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Seagrams Ginger Ale, Cherry Coke(Free Refills)
ICED TEA$3.50
Gold Peak Unsweet Tea, Gold Peak Sweet Tea
SOFT DRINKS$3.50
Minute Maid Lemonade, Hi-C Fruit Punch
Bottle Beer available
Imported from El Salvador, Mexico! Just ask your server for a Drink menu
House Wines available
Chilean Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
A La Carte
ENCHILADAS
- Carne-Beef$5.95
- Marisco-Seafood$7.50
- Queso-Cheese$5.95
- Beef & Spinach$6.95
- Pollo-Chicken$5.95
- Sour Cream Chicken$7.25
BURRITOS
- Carne-Beef$6.95
- Frijol - Bean$6.95
- Queso-Cheese$6.95
- Pollo-Chicken$6.95
BURRITO SUPREME ESPECIAL$14.00
TACOS
- Carne-Beef$5.95
- Pollo-Chicken$5.95
TACOS AL CARBON
- Grilled Steak$7.50
- Pollo- Grilled Chicken$7.50
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5517 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205
Additional information
- NeighborhoodArlington
- Hours of operationMon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsNone
- Phone number