Arroz, frijoles & sides: The supporting cast of a Mexican restaurant plate deserves its own vocabulary. Arroz rojo is rice cooked with tomato and seasonings. Frijoles refritos are cooked beans mashed and fried or reheated with fat. Despite the English translation "refried," the Spanish refritos does not mean they must literally be fried twice. Frijoles de la olla are whole beans served in their cooking broth. Frijoles charros are pinto beans cooked with ingredients that can include bacon, chorizo, tomato and chiles. Rajas are strips of roasted chile, commonly poblano. Nopales are cactus paddles. Elote means corn on the cob and on restaurant menus often refers to Mexican-style dressed corn. Esquites are corn kernels served in a cup with various seasonings and toppings. On this menu as: Asada con Rajas y Queso · Por Libra (per pound; served with 10 tortillas, 2x8 oz rice, 2x8 oz charro beans) · Frijoles Fritos.
Carne asada: Grilled beef, chopped or sliced for tacos, burritos and plates. Skirt, flank and other relatively thin cuts are common, with seasoning ranging from little more than salt to marinades containing citrus, garlic or other ingredients. Carne asada is particularly associated with northern Mexico and is also the name for the social tradition of gathering around a grill for a carne asada cookout. On this menu as: Carne Asada · Asada a la Mexicana · Asada con Rajas y Queso.
Al pastor: Marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit called a trompo, then sliced for tacos. The style developed in central Mexico from the shawarma brought by Lebanese immigrants. The marinade usually combines dried chiles, spices, pineapple and achiote. In Baja California and parts of northern Mexico the same taco is often called adobada or de trompo. On this menu as: Plato al Pastor · Al Pastor 1lb · Pastor.
Barbacoa: Mexico's earth-oven cooking: meat (whole sheep, goat, beef heads or other cuts) slow-cooked in a pit and covered with maguey leaves until very tender. Today the name is used loosely and may also mean meat steamed until tender. Usually served with onion and cilantro. On this menu as: Barbacoa Plate · Barbacoa 1lb · Barbacoa.
Carnitas: Pork braised and then fried in lard or its own fat over several hours until very tender, with the outside allowed to crisp. Carnitas shops are a fixture in Michoacán, notably Quiroga, and often offer several cuts: maciza is lean meat, cuerito the skin and buche the stomach. On this menu as: Carnitas Plate · Carnitas 1lb · Carnitas.
Enchiladas: Tortillas filled, rolled or folded and served with chile sauce or another sauce. Corn tortillas are traditional, but preparation varies widely by region. Rojas use a red sauce, while verdes use a green sauce. Enmoladas replace the chile sauce with mole, and enfrijoladas use a bean sauce. Enchiladas suizas are typically topped with a creamy green sauce and melted cheese. Tex-Mex enchiladas developed their own traditions, including versions topped with cheese, chile con carne or chile gravy. On this menu as: Enchiladas de Queso · Enchiladas (Picadillo/Asada/Pollo) · Enchiladas Verdes.

How these dishes compare

Quesadillastypically $9 across 358 menus
Burritostypically $11.50 across 349 menus
Nachostypically $12.50 across 294 menus
Carne asadatypically $14 across 293 menus
Enchiladastypically $13 across 289 menus
Chorizotypically $10 across 226 menus
Flautas & taquitostypically $11.55 across 207 menus
Fajitastypically $15.75 across 202 menus

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Menu

Lunch & Dinner

Por Libra (per pound; served with 10 tortillas, 2x8 oz rice, 2x8 oz charro beans)

Suggestions

A La Carta

Gorditas (2 for $12.99)

Burritos ($9.99 each)

Tacos ($4.99 each)

Tortas (with fries; $10.50 each)

Nachos

Gringas

Caldos & Sopas

Kids (includes small juice, ages 12 & under; $8.50 each)

Breakfast (served with refried beans, potatoes and homemade tortillas; add Barbacoa +$3.00)

Breakfast Tacos (served all day; after 11 AM add $0.25)

Tacos Special ($3.20 each; no specials after 11 AM)

Breakfast Suggestions

Parrilladas

Nuestra Especialidad

Nuevos Platos (New Plates)

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