delicious dip made with fresh avocados, jalapeno peppers, onions, cilantro and tomatoes made and served in a molcajete. our customers say you cant go without it! market price
Ensalada De Nopalitos
the most mexican of the mexican salads. boiled tender prickly cactus leaves cut into long strips seasoned with tomatoes, cilantro, and onions con tomate, cilantro y cebollas.
ensalada fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumbers and sweet peppers lechuga, tomate, pepino y pimientos.
Tortilla Soup
the crispiest tortillas in a slightly spicy tomato broth.
Nachitos
corn tostadas topped with our refried beans and smothered with cheese and cut into small pieces. (add your choice of beef, pork or chicken for $1)
Quesadillas
a large flour tortilla cover with our refried beans and melted cheese cut in to six pieces perfect for sharing. (add your choice of beef, pork or chicken for $1)
Taquitos Fritos
our hand pulled seasoned chicken rolled in corn tortillas and fried, garnished with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream. de pollo servidos con lechuga, tomate y crema.
Tostada
crispy tortilla with beans, lettuce, tomato and sour cream(add your choice of meat for $1)
Empanada
patties filled with stew beef and potatoes, fried for a crunchy bite - de carne con papas
Ceviche
another dish to die for! shrimp with diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado mixed in fresh squeezed lime juice & a dash of vinegar, served cold
Coctel De Camarones
shrimp, dice onions, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado smothered in our spicy tomato sauce, served cold
Tamales
fresh homemade tamales, theyre just like the ones mom makes, and thats because she does. you have your choice of pork or chicken
La Combinacion Perfecta
(the Perfect Combinations)
Uno Combo La Esperanza
the perfect appetizer combo that can be a meal on its own enjoy our chicken nachitos, taquitos fritos and chicken quesadilla.
Dos Combo Puebla
a sample of our signature traditional dishes, our chile relleno & enchilada de mole poblano served with rice and beans
Tres Combo Vegetal
our vegetable friendly combo, includes a tostada con queso, taco de guacamole & enchilada de queso.
Cuatro Combo Centro Americano
this combo gives you our tender steak, garlic shrimp and served with rice and beans.
Cinco Combo Cinco De Mayo
one of our most popular creations include a cheese enchilada, chicken tostada & steak taco and served with rice and beans.
Seis Combo Gordo
for the meat lovers, this combo will make you say wow it includes fat alexs burrito, steak taco & steak tostada.
Especialidad De La Casa
Mole Poblano
the familys traditional entree, chicken topped with our mole sauce, a family recipe, garnished with roasted sesame seeds
Enchiladas De Mole Poblano
corn tortillas filled with cheese or meat covered with our mole poblano sauce, garnished with cheese.
Chilaquiles Verdes Or Rojos
fried corn tortillas cooked in your choice of red or green salsa topped with cheese and sour cream add your choice of meat (add meat $2)
Pipian Verde Con Pollo
chicken served in a green pumpkin seed sauce quite a unique flavor.
Chiles Rellenos De Queso
roasted poblano peppers filled with cheese, fried in egg batter & covered with our traditional chile relleno sauce.
Enchiladas Verdes
corn tortillas filled with cheese or meat covered with our green tomatillo hot sauce, only for those who like to shed a tear.
Enchiladas Rojas
corn tortillas filled with cheese or meat covered with our red sauce, mild but with a punch.
Barbacoa
tender baked goat cooked in pops especial herbs and spices. if youre feeling a little on the adventurous side this is the plate for you.
Fajitas
Fajita De Bistec (steak)
Fajita De Camarones (shrimp)
Fajita De Pechuga De Pollo
chicken breast
Fajita De Vegetales
seasoned zucchini, squash, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes smothered in cheese
Fajita Combinada
get all three, steak, chicken and shrimp -- pollo, bistec y camarones.
Fajita De Lujo
the fajita of all fajitas, get it all; steak, chicken, shrimp, zucchini and the squash.
Del Mar (from The Sea)
Camarones Enchilados
shrimp cooked with tomatoes, peppers and onions spiced up with our chipotle salsa, served with a side of rice and beans.
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
shrimp cooked in our seasoned garlic sauce and a side of rice and beans
Camarones Empanizados
breaded fried shrimp served with rice and beans
Mojarra Frita
fried fresh tilapia seasoned and served whole with a side of rice and beans, a dish only for those who dont mind looking in to the fishs eyes!
Market Price
Sopa De Camarones
they say it will revive you, shrimp soup with rice, diced onions and cilantro, seasoned and cooked with garlic
Sopa De Mariscos
all the seafood we could put in it is here, scallops, calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp and prawns in a massive bowl of soup.
Carne (meats)
Bistec A La Mexicana
our tender marinated sliced steak, dice onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes and cilantro cooked in a spicy sauce and served with rice and beans.
Bistec Salvadoreno
marinated grilled steak topped with cooked seasoned onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, served with rice and beans.
Bistec A La Criolla
marinated grilled steak on a fried sweet plantain with one egg over easy, slice avocado and a side of rice & beans, you may not need dessert.
Bistec Encebollado
marinated grilled steak topped with cooked seasoned onions, well give you a mint!
Carne Asada
our marinated grilled steak served with a side of rice and beans
Carnitas De Puerco
our fried pork chunks, slow cooked and then fried served with a side of rice and beans.
Chuletas Fritas
juicy pork chops marinated in our garlic chipotle sauce and fried to perfection.
Pollo (chicken)
Pollo Salvadoreno
grilled chicken breast topped with cooked seasoned onions, tomatoes and peppers serve with a side of rice & beans.
Pechuga A La Mexicana
sliced chicken breast, diced onions, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes & cilantro cooked in a spicy sauce & side of rice & beans. youll lick your fingers clean.
Milanesa De Pollo
breaded fried chicken breast & a side of rice and beans.
Pechuga A La Plancha
grilled chicken breast marinated in chipotle sauce and a side of rice and beans, this is tasty and healthy.
Ensalada De Pollo
a grilled chicken breast on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and sweet peppers.
Nopales (cactus)
Fajita Ranchera
fresh nopales (cactus) strips cooked with onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and cheese (add your choice of steak or chicken $2)
Bistec Ranchero
our tender steak accompanied with a fresh grilled nopal leaf, one egg and avocado served with a side of rice and beans
Pollo Ranchero
chicken breast accompanied with a fresh grilled nopal leaf, one egg over easy and avocado, serve with a side of rice and beans
Nopales A La Mexicana
fresh nopales (cactus), onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro cooked in a spicy sauce. (add chicken or beef $2)
Burritos (donkeys)
Have A Little Donkey (burrito)!
Your Pick Of Meat Wrapped In A Large Flour Tortilla Stuffed With Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sour Cream And A Side Of Rice And Beans.
Burrito De Bistec
tender cba steak
Burrito De Camarones
seasoned garlic shrimp
Burrito De Pollo
chicken
Burrito Al Pastor
our marinated slice pork
Burrito De Vegetales
seasoned zucchini, squash, peppers, onions, tomatoes and smothered in cheese
Burrito De Carnitas
pork chunks
Fat Alexs Burrito
hungry? some people think its a fat breeze! our tender steak wrapped in a large flour tortilla with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream and top with melted cheese
Tacos
Orden De Tres Tacos three Soft Tacos
Add Lettuce, Tomate For $1
Add Cheese $1
Tacos Vegetarianos
veggie tacos
Tacos Al Pastor
grilled pork in chipotle sauce
Tacos De Carne Azada
grilled steak
Tacos De Pollo
grilled chicken
Tacos De Carnitas
fried pork chunks
Taco Lengua
beef tongue
Tacos De Chorizo
Taco Arabe
grilled pork in chipotle sauce served in pita bread (2 tacos)
Our family welcomes you to our home. We are proud to bring you a small piece of Mexico and we hope your visit at La Esperanza is a pleasant one. Enjoy our wonderful home cooked meals, our fabulous family recipes and traditional sauces. Glance through our vast list of traditional Mexican sodas and drinks, various Mexican beers as well as domestic and local; savor our great wines and traditional fine Tequilas. Come back and visit often and become part of our family, experience “La Esperanza” the hope that propels our family forward. Get to know our history and where we come from but more importantly experience our family as we strive to bring you the very best in our food, traditions and our culture. From our Family and our entire staff, Muchas Gracias!
La Familia Cordova & La Esperanza