Rosalita's Cantina

Name: Rosalita's Cantina
Address: 1237 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO, United States, 63103
Telephone: (314) 621-2700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

270 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Rosalita's Cantina provides a unique drinking and dining experience in the heart of the historic Washington Avenue Loft District. Combining the upscale environment of downtown with classic Mexican cuisine and cocktails, Rosalita's is sure to offer an upbeat and exciting food and drink atmosphere.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

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7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(314) 621-2700

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(314) 621-2700
Website
http://rosalitascantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Off-Site Catering is available. Options will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Private party facilities
We have a private room seating up 50 people. Parties can order off the dinner menu, offer a fixed dinner menu, or have buffet-style dinner.
Private party contact
Chris: (314) 621-2700

Location
1237 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
Neighborhood
Downtown St. Louis
Cross street
13th &; Tucker
Parking details
We have a private Pay lot to the rear of the restaurant (enter on 13th Street). There is also valet parking at night, along with metered street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Chili con Queso$5.00
A blend of chiles and cheese
Empanadas$6.00
Fried masa pockets stuffed with barbacoa beef and cheese with black bean pico de gallo
Tamales
Chipotle Chicken with sweet corn and ricotta cheese with salsa verde. Butternut Squash with rancherito and goat cheese. Pork Camita with poblanos and cheedar cheese
- Choice of two for$8.00
- Choice of three for$11.00
Nachos$7.00
Mile high pile of house made chips with all of your favorite toppings: chile con queso, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce
Flautas$8.00
Four corn tortillas filled with barbacoa beef or chicken, rolled and fried, served with a side of house made salsa, pico de gallo and sour cream
Fried Tostadas$7.00
Two fried corn tortillas with refried beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, and shredded cheese
Rose's Favorite$9.00
Our chile can queso with carne asada, sour cream and guacamale. Served with house-made tortilla chips
Chipotle Glazed Ribs$8.00
Smoked baby back ribs, glazed with chipotle and honey, served with chipotle and honey, served with jalapeno ranchero
Sopes$8.00
Fried masa cakes with choice of filling, refried beans, chipotle salsa, lettuce, and queso fresco. Grilled Chicken, Carne Asada, Al Pastor
Guacamole
House made with fresh avocado, tomato, onion,
- Traditional$5.00
- Mango$6.00
- Bacon & sun-dried tomato$6.00
Fajita Nachos
Two grilled corn tortillas with choice of filling, served with black bean pico de gallo, queso fresco, guacamole, and jalapeno ranchero
- Pork Carnitas (roasted pork)$8.00
- Roasted Vegetables$7.00

Salads and Soups

Salads

Rosalita's Mixed Greens$8.00
Red onions, cucumbers, oranges, and sunflower seeds with chipotle orange vinaigrette
Southwestern Caesar$7.00
Roasted red bell peppers, masa croutons, shaved parmesan, with poblano-caesar dressings
Taco Salad$7.00
Chopped romaine, chicken, monterey-cheddar cheese, black bean pico de gallo, flour tortilla bowl, with house made avocado salsa ranch
Avocado Mango$8.00
Fresh spinach, fresh avocado, mango, radishes, cucumber with lime honey vinaigrette

Soups

Tortilla Soup (Vegetarian)
Crispy corn tortilla strips in a tomato based broth of ancho chiles, jack cheese, cilantro, and lime
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$6.00
Pozole
Corn soup with hominy, red peppers, and smoked pork topped with cabbage, radish, and lime
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00

Classic Entrees

Tacos

Ground Beef$8.00
Tinga Chicken$8.00
Fried Fish$9.00
Carne Asada$10.00
Carnita$10.00
Three hard corn or soft flour tortillas with lettuce, pico de gallo and cheese

Street Tacos

Barbacoa Beef$12.00
Grilled Fish$12.00
Al Pastor$12.00
Shrimp & Mango$12.00
Three soft corn tortillas served with cabbage cilantro, onion, queso fresco and choice of salsa

Burritos

Tinga Chicken$10.00
Ground Beef$10.00
Carne Asada$12.00
Barbacoa Beef$11.00
Veggie$9.00
Shrimp$12.00
Rice, beans and cheese rolled into a 14" flour tortilla with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream topped with one of our house sauces: Rancherito, Tomatillo, Chile Con Queso, Jalapeno Ranchero

Enchiladas

Cheese w/ Rancherito Sauce$9.00
Chicken w/ Rancherito Sauce$10.00
Ground Beef w/ Rancherito Sauce$10.00
Barbacoa Beef w/Chipotle Sauce$12.00
Spinach & mushroom w/ Creamy Jalapeno$10.00
Three soft corn tortillas rolled with cheese, served with rice and beans

Quesadillas

Cheese$8.00
Chicken$9.00
Carne Asada$12.00
Shrimp$12.00
Spinach & Mushroom$9.00
Flour tortilla with a blend of melted cheeses and pico de galla served with a lettuce sour cream pico de gallo and guacamole

Sizzling Fajitas

Carne Asada$14.00
Shrimp$14.00
Chicken$12.00
Tex-Mex$15.00
with choriza shrimp chicken & corn
Veggie$11.00
A Sizzling skilled of onions and peppers with choice of meat marinated in guajillo chiles, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and cheese with flour tortillas, with rice and beans

Tortas

Chipotle Chicken$9.00
Carne Asada$10.00
Roasted Vegetable$9.00
Cubano$10.00
(roasted pork, bacon, black beans) Grilled on fresh artisan roll, with queso fresco, avocado, jalapeno mayonnaise, refried beans, lettuce, tomato and onion

Specialty Entrees

Our Signature Dish

The Cadallac Fajitas$21.00
Shrimp, scallops, steak, bacon, and chile con queso with onions and peppers
Tableside Guacamole$12.00
Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights

Rosalitas Specialties

Coconut Shrimp$17.00
Coconut breaded jumbo shrimp, with rancherito sauce, with honey coconut rice and squash & zucchini
Carne Asada Brava$19.00
10oz grilled ribeye with caramelized onions and chile chile lime fries, and drunken salsa on the side
Pork Flat Iron$15.00
Ancho rubbed and grilled with cilantro smashed potatoes, melted cheese, carmelized onions, and salsa verde
Paella Mexicana$16.00
Spanish rice, shrimp, scallops, chorizo, ting chicken, poblanos, and Don julio tequlia with warm corn tortillas
Pollo Cancun$16.00
Grilled chicken breast covered with jumbo shrimp and chile con queso, served on spanish rice and guacamole salad
Chile Rellenos$10.00
Two fire roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, battered and fried, smothered in rancherito sauce, served with rice and beans
Pollo Popelle$13.00
Grilled chicken breast covered with spinach and mozzarella cheese, served squash and zucchini
Spicy Garlic Flat Iron Steak$16.00
Grilled flat iron steak drizzled with garlic butter and finished in a jalapeno ranchero, with corn masita and borracho beans
Oaxacan Grouper$17.00
Pan-seared grouper, mango habanero salsa, with squash and zucchini and coconut and cilantro rice
Chimichanga$10.00
Fried flour tortilla filled with tinga chicken or ground beef, topped with chile con queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole, with rice & beans

Lunch Combos

Prices and availability of items are subject to change. Your choice of two of the following. served with tex-mex rice, refried beans, and corn masita $8. Meat substitutions are available for an additional charge

Cup of Soup
1/2 Salad
Cheese Enchilada
Chipotle Chicken Tamale
Butternut Squash Tamale
Yucatan Pork Tamale
Beef Taco
Bean Burrito
Chile Relleno
Two Chicken Flautas
Two Beef Flautas
Bean Tostada
Cheese Quesadilla

Daily Specials

Monday

Stuffed Nachos$9.00
Three chicken, three beef stuffed nachos, smothered with melted cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole

Tuesday

Pork Tinga$11.00
Chipotle braised pork, new potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, and jack cheese, with warm corn tortillas

Wednesday

Barbacoa Chilequiles$10.00
House made chips simmered in red chile salsa and barbacoa beef, with queso fresco, cheddar jack, and guacamole

Thursday

Grilled Hanger Steak$13.00
Grilled on refried beans, covered with carmelized mushrooms & onions, melted chihuahua cheese, and jalapeno butter sauce

Friday

Spicy Grilled Salmon$14.00
Grilled salmon fillet marinated in jalapeno and lime, with drunken salsa, rice, and zucchini

Sides

Spanish Rice
Coconut and Cilantro Rice
Corn Masita
Squash and Zucchini
Mixed Greens
Refried Beans
Borracho Beans
Chipotle Roasted Tomato Salsa
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Mango Habanero Salsa
Spicy Three Chile Salsa
Drunken Salsa

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great place! Our server was obviously in a hurry for us to leave. I understand it was also Mardi Gras but the place had open tables for those waiting.
GJ
GabyJ
St. Louis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
have been here a few times the service is great so is the food. we go for the strawberry margaritas they are delicious but weak on the liquor. we had 2 pitchers (there were only 2 of us) and neither of us felt anything when we left. after spending $60 on drinks I would have liked it to be worth it. other than that experience was great.
D
Donald
St. Louis
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience3
Our server was great and patient. We had a large group. But the food was just ok. The green tomatillo sauce was cold and glopped on my meal. I had to pick around the burrito. Disappointing since the other Rosalitas. Eat West County Mall has always been top notch.
AB
AlyssaB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience4
Service was terrible considering they weren't busy on a Friday at lunch time. Food and margaritas were good. Waitress gave up as soon as she said hello basically. Would go back for the food and drinks only.
FU
Foodie4U
Raleigh
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great Mexican restaurant in the heart of St. Louis, perfect for a tasty and filling meal.
TR
TomR
St. Louis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2019
overall1food1service4ambience4
Food was not good drinks were a weak although service was very good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience2
Great cheese dip. The guacamole was old. Some good, some bad... but overall ok
KN
KristianeN
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a reservation so got right in for 6 people. Ample Room and the booth for all of us. Wonderful Margarita selection. Extraordinary flavors and taste With everything we ordered on the menu. Highly recommend this restaurant.
K
Kate
Indiana
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience3
We needed a place before the ballgame. Nothing wrong with it. The food was meh. The cocktails were meh. But I have had better Mexican in St. Louis.
CW
ChelseaW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2019
overall3food3service1ambience3
Food was pretty good, love the tableside guacamole. The service was terrible. A waiter showed up and was trying to rush through our dinner order when we hadn't ordered drinks or appetizers yet. He seemed slightly irritated but wrote it all down at once. Our drinks and appetizers arrived in a timely manner.... and then we sat and waited forever while all the tables around us finished their meals and left before we finally got our food. We only had 4 people, They must have made a mistake, but we not offered any apology or explanation.
RJ
ReginaJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was delicious. The servicer was very nice. It was my first time and I will come back to taste other dishes.
AR
ArtR
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Recommend to anyone.
B
Beebs
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
We walked in and were pleasantly greeted and seated immediately. We had the nicest waiter and the food was good.
j
jtorgon
Exclusive
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good family place friendly staff and good value
JB
JenniferB
St. Louis
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
We went before a concert and it was busy. The food was great as usual but the service and bar were slow. However, the food makes up for it.
JD
JD13
St. Louis
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience4
Experience was fine, we had reservations and had to wait another 30 Minutes before we were sat due to several large parties finishing up. Hostess / manager offered us 2 complimentary appetizers which was a nice gesture but when we received our bill they were both on there. We did not push to get them removed as it was getting late and we had a party of 8 so folks wanted to get going. Service was good as was the food. Need to be sure that the staff follows through on commitments or just don't offer at all.
RM
RachaelM
St. Louis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Parking info is a little deceiving. They say they have a parking lot but don’t mention it’s a pay lot with super tight spaces. Also say they have valet but I didn’t see anyone out front when I was there. Food, drinks, & service were excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing birthday party! Accommodations for 14!
R
Rand
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food and great customer service as well , highly recommended
N
Nitab
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always good and the customer service is awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was fabulous! Our table wasn’t ready right at 6 so they provided complimentary guacamole and queso which we did not expect and was very generous. We sat upstairs as a party of 8 and it was great! Service, drinks, and food was very good! A perk~ as we were walking out we asked the quickest way to get to the Enterprise Center for a concert and the host said the complimentary bus right outside!
MT
MadisonT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience4
This was the first time I was disappointed in the food. My quesadilla was more dry than a desert, no cheese and barely toasted. I asked for a side of queso a few times and both my boyfriend and his brother did not get the shrimp they asked for. Normally we eat at the bar, this was the first time in a while being in the actual dining area. I hope its just a fluke.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience4
The food was really good. I had the queso and chicken fajitas. I tried to order a peach daiquiri but they were out of the daiquiri mix. I got there at 5:15pm for my reservation but didn’t get the food until about 6:15pm, that is way too long of a wait in my opinion!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! We have been here before and have always enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal.
k
karma
Denver
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Loved the empanadas and tamales, in particular. House margaritas are very sweet so avoid if you prefer more tang. Waiter kindly brought me like juice to cut the sweetness. Our family with three kids thought it was a great dinner while traveling.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience4
I love Rosalitas and have frequently visited the establishment. This is the first time service was awful and I was saddened by it.
EL
ErikL
St. Louis
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall1food4service4ambience4
The restaurant told us they don’t accept open table reservations anymore
AW
AmyW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and fantastic service. Carlos was our waiter and was very attentive. Perfect birthday lunch!
FP
FrankP
St. Louis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food is really good.
JS
JennS
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service were excellent. I Would not recommend the guacamole. I tasted like it was basically mashed avacado and fire roasted diced tomato’s from the can. Also, I was very disappointed by the margaritas. The blueberry margarita was very tart and the House was way to limey and not strong at all. If I were to go back I would order just tequila w fresh fruit such as lime or grapefruit.
CS
ConnieS
St. Louis
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2018
overall3food2service4ambience4
Drinks over priced and food simply ok. The 3 of us spent 55 per person for lunch.
CS
CannonSTL
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2018
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was mediocre and the whole place felt like it might shut down any day now. The server was great, but the margaritas were actually pretty bad.
BL
BekL
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience4
This would have been a five star review all around but when we arrived we were told our table was accidentally given to another group. This was disappointing as we had a large bachelorette party and had to wait after a reservation was made.
D
Disneymarvel
St. Louis
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
Always a requested favorite lunch spot from our out-of-town relatives following a hectic morning at City Museum, just a few blocks away. Convenient, tasty and decently priced.
J
John
Washington DC
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyable experience for lunch...good food and service.
JJ
JessicaJ
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience2
I made an open table reservation and when we got there we still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Our food took FOREVER to get and one person at our table never even received their food by the time everyone else was done eating.
s
splurgingmomma
Chicago
47 reviews
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2018
overall3food4service4ambience2
Got in and out so quickly - which was a great relief with the kids! Good food and drink :)
JB
JenniferB
St. Louis
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten here many times and it still continues to amaze me how good the food and drinks are. We went to the one on Washington ave and enjoyed it a lot. The service was great and the place is beautiful
A
Alli
Edmonton
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2018
overall3food3service5ambience5
Was great to look at and to enjoy the ambiance. I will go back and try a different dinner

FAQs

Rosalita's Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 621-2700.

Rosalita's Cantina is rated 4.1 stars by 270 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

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(314) 621-2700

1237 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103

Additional information

Cross street
13th &; Tucker
Neighborhood
Downtown St. Louis
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a private Pay lot to the rear of the restaurant (enter on 13th Street). There is also valet parking at night, along with metered street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://rosalitascantina.com/
Phone number
(314) 621-2700
Catering
Off-Site Catering is available. Options will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Private party facilities
We have a private room seating up 50 people. Parties can order off the dinner menu, offer a fixed dinner menu, or have buffet-style dinner.
Private party contact
Chris: (314) 621-2700

Rosalita's Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Chili con Queso$5.00

Empanadas$6.00

Tamales

Nachos$7.00

Flautas$8.00

Fried Tostadas$7.00

Rose's Favorite$9.00

Chipotle Glazed Ribs$8.00

Sopes$8.00

Guacamole

Fajita Nachos

Salads and Soups

Salads

Rosalita's Mixed Greens$8.00

Southwestern Caesar$7.00

Taco Salad$7.00

Avocado Mango$8.00

Soups

Tortilla Soup (Vegetarian)

Pozole

Classic Entrees

Tacos

Ground Beef$8.00

Tinga Chicken$8.00

Fried Fish$9.00

Carne Asada$10.00

Carnita$10.00

Street Tacos

Barbacoa Beef$12.00

Grilled Fish$12.00

Al Pastor$12.00

Shrimp & Mango$12.00

Burritos

Tinga Chicken$10.00

Ground Beef$10.00

Carne Asada$12.00

Barbacoa Beef$11.00

Veggie$9.00

Shrimp$12.00

Enchiladas

Cheese w/ Rancherito Sauce$9.00

Chicken w/ Rancherito Sauce$10.00

Ground Beef w/ Rancherito Sauce$10.00

Barbacoa Beef w/Chipotle Sauce$12.00

Spinach & mushroom w/ Creamy Jalapeno$10.00

Quesadillas

Cheese$8.00

Chicken$9.00

Carne Asada$12.00

Shrimp$12.00

Spinach & Mushroom$9.00

Sizzling Fajitas

Carne Asada$14.00

Shrimp$14.00

Chicken$12.00

Tex-Mex$15.00

Veggie$11.00

Tortas

Chipotle Chicken$9.00

Carne Asada$10.00

Roasted Vegetable$9.00

Cubano$10.00

Specialty Entrees

Our Signature Dish

The Cadallac Fajitas$21.00

Tableside Guacamole$12.00

Rosalitas Specialties

Coconut Shrimp$17.00

Carne Asada Brava$19.00

Pork Flat Iron$15.00

Paella Mexicana$16.00

Pollo Cancun$16.00

Chile Rellenos$10.00

Pollo Popelle$13.00