Licha's Cantina

Name: Licha's Cantina
Address: 1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX, United States, 78702-3302
Telephone: (512) 480-5960
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

129 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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BIENVENIDO A LICHA’S…
Located in the heart of East 6th Street, Licha’s has become a niche restaurant for Austinites craving a bite of interior México. The restaurant is named after owner, Daniel Brooks’ mother, Alicia “Licha” Rivera, The atmosphere at Licha’s is casual and familiar. When you are here, you are in our home and we want to cater to you.

Inspired by the Mexican soulfood cooking that we were raised with, our menu is prepared by a team of passionate cooks. All of our masa products are made fresh and daily in-house and our proteins are thoughtfully brined and braised with a medley of herbs and spices.

If you’re interested in distilled agave products, Licha’s offers a large range of tequilas, mescales, bacanoras and sotoles.

Lichas’ friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help should you have any questions about any of our dishes or menu options.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 480-5960

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 480-5960
Website
https://www.lichascantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Brooks
Catering
Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com
Private party facilities
Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com

Location
1306 E 6th St Austin, TX 78702-3302
Neighborhood
East Austin
Cross street
Attayac & Navasota
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Featured in

Guacamole$8.00
pumpkin seeds, queso fresco
Esquite$5.00
toasted corn, queso fresco, mayonnaise, paprika, lime, cilantro
Camote$9.00
roasted sweet potato, goat cheese, piloncillo-chipotle sauce, herb salad, pumpkin seeds, sweet milk
Choriqueso$12.00
melted queso asadero & chorizo, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco & homemade tortillas
Champiqueso$12.00
melted queso asadero & roasted mushrooms, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco & homemade tortillas
Ceviche*$17.00
mahi mahi & bay scallop cured with salt & citrus, with coconut cream, pico de mango, chamoy & avocado, served with tostadas
Arroz con Huitlacoche$14.00
corn smut sautéed with epazote, rice, corn, avocado, queso parmesano

Ensaladas

ask your server about today's soup!

Chipotle Caesar*$10.00
romaine, watercress, toasted pumpkin seeds, cilantro, queso fresco
Jicama y Pepino$10.00
jicama, cucumber, radish, herbs, crema de cilantro, sal de gusano

Salad Additions

Add to any salad or dish:

Steak or Chicken Thigh$6.00
Shrimp or Mahi Mahi$10.00
Red Snapper$14.00

Tacos

Make your own tacos; Served on a skillet with homemade corn tortillas, escabeche, pico de gallo

Verdura$15.00
sweet potato, mushrooms, corn, watercress, napa cabbage, pumpkin seeds
Al Pastor$15.00
spicy-sweet marinated roasted pork, pineapple, onions
Lengua Encebollada$15.00
beef tongue a la plancha, beer stewed onions, guajillo-peanut salsa
Alambre$16.00
chimichurri marinated flank steak, bacon, queso asadero, onions & peppers
Alambre de Pescado y Camaron$18.00
mahi mahi & shrimp, bacon, queso asadero, onions & peppers

Sopecitos

Two black bean layered white corn masa cups

Aguacate$9.00
guacamole, crema fresca, queso fresco, parmesano
Tinga de Pollo$9.00
chipotle-orange braised chicken, crema fresca, napa cabbage, queso fresco
Lengua$11.00
beef tongue, guajillo-peanut salsa, escabeche, avocado salsa, queso fresco
Cochinita Pibil$11.00
achiote braised pork, pickled red onion, avocado salsa, queso fresco

Quesadillas

Blue corn meal tortilla, queso asadero, served with avocado salsa and sesame crema

Calabacitas$9.00
roasted squash & zucchini
Flor de Jamaica$9.00
hibiscus flower
Huitlacoche$13.00
corn smut sautéed with epazote
Tocinada$11.00
pastor, chorizo, bacon

Gorditas

Carnitas de Puerco$12.00
pork belly carnitas stuffed in masa pockets made with chicharron masa, black refried beans, tomatillo salsa & queso fresco. served with herb & onion salad

Huaraches

White corn meal flatbread

Champiñón$10.00
roasted mushrooms, guajillo-peanut sauce, queso asadero, sesame crema, parmesan cheese
Tuetano$12.00
Bone marrow, black beans, avocado salsa, herb salad, parmesan cheese
Mole con Pollo$10.00
mole poblano, chicken tinga, queso asadero, shaved onion, queso fresco
Campechano$12.00
black refried beans, steak, chorizo, sautéed cactus, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, cilantro

Tlacoyos

Black bean filled blue corn masa cake

Conchinita Pibil$13.00
achiote braised pulled pork, pickled red onion, avocado salsa, queso fresco
Camaron con Mole$16.00
shrimp, watercress, mole poblano, sesame crema
De Nopal$13.00
cactus salad, avocado salsa, queso fresco, crema fresca, napa cabbage

Entradas

Steak Tampiqueño$27.00
Chimichurri marinated strip steak cooked medium rare; dobladas de mole, black refried beans, creamed poblano peppers, guacamole, queso fresco
Cochinita Pibil$22.00
Achiote braised pulled pork served in a clay pot, spicy pickled red onion, guacamole, queso fresco, refried black beans
Barbacoa de Chivo$23.00
All spice braised goat served in a clay pot; garbanzos, guacamole, with refried black beans, queso fresco
Chile Relleno con Quinoa$20.00
Poblano pepper, quinoa salad, chipotle sauce, black beans, queso fresco, pumpkin & sunflower seeds
Pollo con Mole Poblano$19.00
Crispy skin chicken breast, mole poblano, rice with corn, chayote & calabacitas, fried guajillo peppers, sesame seeds
Huachinango Tikin Xic$27.00
Tikin xic rubbed red snapper, spicy potatoes & chorizo, sautéed cactus, avocado

Especiales

Salmon Ahumado con Chochoyotes de Camote$14.00
Smoked salmon, chochoyotes de camote, salsa verde, watercress, pumpkin seeds and chile frito
Chamorro de Cerdo Adobado$30.00
Adobo marinated wrapped in banana leaf braised pork shank (for 2), roasted potatoes, chicharron, refried black beans, rice, tortillas
Mahi Mahi a la Veracruzana$24.00
Salsa veracruzana, rice, avocado, ensalada de hierbas
Enchiladas a la Potosina$15.00
Guajillo salsa soaked tortillas layered with potatoes and chorizo, queso asadero, black refried beans, crema, queso fresco, guacamole, pico de gallo, escabeche
Tacos de Suadero$16.00
Rose meat confit finished on the plancha, avocado, onion, cilantro. Served with house made tortillas, pico de gallo and escabeche

Postres y Cafe

To Spoon

Tres Leches$6.00
Flan de Coco$6.00
Pastel de Chocolate con Cajeta$6.00
Nada Moo Ice Cream$2.50
dairy free, variety of flavors

To Sip

Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Cortado
Café de Olla

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Love the food and atmosphere!!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside and it was very comfortable. I guess that’s a bonus of dining at 8:30 PM. Food was delicious as always, and our server and food runners were very kind and patient!
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Parke
Austin
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great flavors and service!
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LindsayY
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I just moved to Austin and went here to try out a new spot. We will definitely be back! The food and drinks were fantastic. Truly the best meal we’ve had in Austin. Service was TOP notch. Atmosphere was amazing and authentic and brought us so much joy.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience5
Server forgot to put in our order and lacked attention
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JasonG
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food, ambiance, and service!
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SarahH
Dallas
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic Mexican food!!
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FaridG
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, super-friendly and fun with great tequila sommelier.
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Kelly
Memphis/West TN
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Funky and lively atmosphere and delicious food. Not your every day Mexican food but something special.
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TaraD
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. The ambiance was quaint and intimate, yet casual and cozy.
S
Shivani
Baltimore
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The best little spot to go to. Laid back, fun, great food and drinks , and amazing staff
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davidl
Portland
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The restaurant has a nice relaxing atmosphere. Friendly and professional wait staff. The red snapper was great. I was disappointed with the crispy brisket tacos. The meat was cut into cubes that were not crispy and did not have much flavor.
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ABay
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is great! Super good deal at happy hour, and the food was all delicious. If you’re a spice fan, the salsa is amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food as always
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
High quality food and service
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BethB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Licha's! Great happy hour menu, great unique food choices, great drinks, and great vibe. Service never disappoints and the whole atmosphere is just relaxed and fun.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
I love Licha’s but I was not aware of a special menu for the evening. My guest has extreme food allergies, which based on the normal menu, she found items she could eat. We were very disappointed to find the items we pre-selected were not available. To add to dismay, the items which were available were double the price of normal menu items. Definitely won’t return for a special occasion again. Love the regular menu, though. Excellent food, beautiful restaurant, not the best one-time experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Margaritas and food are excellent!
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reginae
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome! This lace was everything and More. The drinks were great the food was beyond
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SheilaP
Austin
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service and delicious food! Outdoor dining was delightful
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CMA24
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun spot with good food and drinks. Best queso I’ve had, and really enjoyed tacos.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
An old house type of place. I appreciated the uniqueness of it. I ordered a coffee, however there is no type of creamer/milk other than rice milk. Food was ok, my bf liked it more than me. To me food was not hot enough temp wise, especially the tortillas. I ended up getting a margarita at end of meal and that was excellent. Probably wouldn’t ever go back though, only because I feel , being Mexican there is better and our server was missing a lot of the time.
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Neesy
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Lichas. It was a very great experience. The drinks are amazing, I had a watermelon margarita. The queso fundido with chorizo is scrumptious. The whole menu looked so good but we actually ended up ordering appetizers and starters we were too full for a full lunch plate. The leftovers were also taken home, devoured by my husband. We will definitely be back to Licha's. The staff are also very nice, made you comfortable and did not rush us. Excited to return. Everything is yummy
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LeahA
Austin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good homestyle Mexican food with great drink options. So happy we final got a reservation!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small, intimate dining experience with low lighting and great food! Would recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food was amazing!
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AMFNYC
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great happy hour specials. We arrived early for a dinner reservation and felt lucky to have the specials and everything was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Thoroughly enjoyed the happy hour drinks and food. Did not even have to venture to the regular dinner menu. Outstanding happy hour value! Will be back!
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Tony
Orlando
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience4
It was ok. I think a bit over priced for the cocktails we got. Size to value. Place is not as clean as we expected.
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Deeatx
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience1
Uncomfortably busy on a Saturday night, even with a reservation. My table for 2 was set awkwardly near the entrance of the already overly crowded back room. In the middle of eating, we were asked if they could take the extra chairs and menus codes at our table for the party that they were setting up directly behind us. This party was set up so close that we personally had to LIFT our table to get into at least a more functional position in the restaurant. At this point we felt rushed and unwelcomed. The Alambre tacos were wack. Literally no love put into the flavor.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Amazing food and drinks! Only thing I will complain about is how hot it is inside! I thought there would be AC, but no.
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LovinLifeATx
Austin
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Licha's was great! We ordered off the Happy Hour menu and loved our quesadilla and other item. Also, my Horchata Rum drink was delish! We felt like we were in Mexico- it was wonderful! It took a couple of weeks to be able to get make reservations for the night and time we could go; but it was defiinitely worth the wait. Also it was nice to be able to just go casual to dinner in a pair of shorts and tshirt.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really good, would definitely go again. Not outstanding but very enjoyable for a quick meal
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JordanAllen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, authentic Tex mex with great service. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. Our waiter was spot on with suggestions. The place is a little louder even outside but it wasn’t too much
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2021
overall4food4service2ambience4
Our server was a no show most of the time.. He didn’t really came to check on us. I kind of had to wave at him to get his attention.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Miguel was amazing as always!! Love coming to Licha’s cause you’ll never be disappointed! HIGHLY recommend
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SteveT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated at our reservation time, waiter was outstanding with knowledge of menu, recommendations, attentive but not overly so. Very pleasant experience and we will certainly put Licha's on our list of regular spots.
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SteveP
Austin
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2021
overall3food5service5ambience2
There is no wheel chair access except through the alley. We were stuck in the outdoor patio where the bar next door was competing for music volume and the mosquitos were having a field day. Food was great but expensive. Service was spot on. Maybe it is for the younger crowd.

FAQs

Licha's Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 480-5960.

Licha's Cantina is rated 4.6 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 480-5960

1306 E 6th St Austin, TX 78702-3302

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Attayac & Navasota
Neighborhood
East Austin
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Brooks
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.lichascantina.com/
Phone number
(512) 480-5960
Catering
Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com
Private party facilities
Please visit our website to get more detailed information on our private events or by calling the restaurant 512.480.5960 lichascatina.com

Licha's Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Botanas

Guacamole$8.00

Esquite$5.00

Camote$9.00

Choriqueso$12.00

Champiqueso$12.00

Ceviche*$17.00

Arroz con Huitlacoche$14.00

Ensaladas

Chipotle Caesar*$10.00

Jicama y Pepino$10.00

Salad Additions

Steak or Chicken Thigh$6.00

Shrimp or Mahi Mahi$10.00

Red Snapper$14.00

Tacos

Verdura$15.00

Al Pastor$15.00

Lengua Encebollada$15.00

Alambre$16.00

Alambre de Pescado y Camaron$18.00

Sopecitos

Aguacate$9.00

Tinga de Pollo$9.00

Lengua$11.00

Cochinita Pibil$11.00

Quesadillas

Calabacitas$9.00

Flor de Jamaica$9.00

Huitlacoche$13.00

Tocinada$11.00

Gorditas

Carnitas de Puerco$12.00

Huaraches

Champiñón$10.00

Tuetano$12.00

Mole con Pollo$10.00

Campechano$12.00

Tlacoyos

Conchinita Pibil$13.00

Camaron con Mole$16.00

De Nopal$13.00

Entradas

Steak Tampiqueño$27.00

Cochinita Pibil$22.00

Barbacoa de Chivo$23.00

Chile Relleno con Quinoa$20.00

Pollo con Mole Poblano$19.00

Huachinango Tikin Xic$27.00

Especiales

Salmon Ahumado con Chochoyotes de Camote$14.00

Chamorro de Cerdo Adobado$30.00

Mahi Mahi a la Veracruzana$24.00

Enchiladas a la Potosina$15.00

Tacos de Suadero$16.00

Postres y Cafe

To Spoon

Tres Leches$6.00

Flan de Coco$6.00

Pastel de Chocolate con Cajeta$6.00

Nada Moo Ice Cream$2.50

To Sip

Espresso

Americano

Cappuccino

Latte

Cortado

Café de Olla

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