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Yxta Cocina Mexicana
601 S. Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90021
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Happy Hour
Hora Feliz
Tecate
- Can $4.00
Modelo Especial, Pacifico
$4.00Dos Equis Amber
- Draft $4.00
Yxta Margarita
$8.00La Flaca (Skinny Margarita)
$9.00Jamaica Margarita
$9.00Main
Tostadita de Ceviche
$6.00
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn, cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de arbol aioli
Cazuela de Chile Verde Estilo Arco Iris
$8.00
natural pork, chile verde, tortillas
Tacos de Papa
$7.00
chipotle mashed potatoes, cabbage, crema fresca, queso fresco, salsa brava
Taquitos de Camarón
$7.00
mexican sweet shrimp, salsa brava, pico de gallo, guacamole
Tacos al Pastor
$8.00
marinated pork, pineapple, red onions, cilantro
Tacos de Carnitas
$8.00
slow-cooked pork, guacamole, onion-cilantro mix
Huarache de Tinga de Pollo
$8.00
pulled chicken with chipotle, frijoles negros, savoy, crema fresca, queso fresco, pico de gallo, black bean masa
Dos Gringas
$10.00
spit-roasted marinated pork, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas
Antojitos
Guacamole
$12.00
hass avocados, red onions, cilantro, serranos, spicy pepitas
vegetarian
Tacos de Papa
$9.00
chipotle mashed potatoes, cabbage, crema fresca, queso fresco, salsa brava
vegetarian
Huarache de Tinga de Pollo
$11.00
pulled chicken with chipotle, frijoles negros, savoy, crema fresca, queso fresco, pico de gallo, black bean masa
Dos Gringas
$13.00
spit-roasted marinated pork, oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas
Tostaditas de Ceviche
$15.00
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn, cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de arbol aioli
Taquitos de Camarón
$14.00
mexican sweet shrimp, salsa brava, pico de gallo, guacamole
Caldos Y Sopas
Monday–Wednesday – Chicken Tortilla Soup
$7.00Thursday–Friday – Chicken Fideo Soup
$7.00Saturday – Pozolé
$7.00Ensaladas
Mixed Greens
$8.00
organic baby mixed greens, carrots, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, radishes, spicy pepitas, tamarindo vinaigrette
vegetarian
Mexican Kale
$12.00
kale, arugula, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija pesto bread crumbs, queso fresco, agave-lime vinaigrette
vegetarian
- Add Jidori Chicken or Salmon
- $10.00
Especialidades De La Casa
Tacos al Pastor
$17.00
spit-roasted marinated pork, pineapple, red onions, cilantro, cilantro lime rice, frijoles negros
Chile Relleno (Limited Availability)
$17.00
mexican cheese medley, yellow mole, queso fresco, mexican rice, grilled corn
vegetarian
Enchiladas de Mole
$19.00
hand-pulled roasted chicken, mole poblano, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice, grilled corn
Tacos de Pescado
$19.00
grilled white fish, mexican slaw, avocado salsa, chile de arbol aioli, cilantro lime rice, market vegetables
Carnitas Estilo Michoacán
$19.00
Salmon Creek natural pork, guacamole, pico de gallo, mexican rice, chile ancho refried beans
Salmón a La Parrilla
$25.00
grilled seasonal salmon, cilantro pesto, roasted red pepper sauce, market vegetables, cilantro lime rice
Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles
$21.00
grilled Jidori chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, chipotle mashed potatoes, calabacitas
Carne Asada
$27.00
marinated prime skirt steak, guacamole, grilled corn, market vegetables
Camarones al Ajillo
$24.00
mexican sweet shrimp, chile de arbol garlic butter, cilantro lime rice, calabacitas
Pescado del Día
today's fresh catch
- Mkt
Pescado Zarandeado (Thurs–Sat)
whole grilled branzino, poblano mayo, cucumber relish, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa brava, cilantro lime rice, frijoles negros, corn and flour tortillas
- Serves Two $39.00
Yxta Tablita
carne asada, grilled chicken, escabeche, guacamole, chiles toreados, mexican rice, frijoles negros, corn and flour tortillas
- Serves Two $44.00
Sides
Habanero Salsa
$1.00
vegetarian
Chile Ancho Refried Beans
$4.00
vegetarian
Chile Toreados
$3.00
vegetarian
Calabacitas
$7.00
vegetarian
Escabeche
$3.00
vegetarian
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
vegetarian
Frijoles Negros
$4.00
vegetarian
Rajas Poblanas
$6.00
vegetarian
Mexican Rice
$4.00
vegetarian
Grilled Corn
$8.00
vegetarian
Cilantro Lime Rice
$4.00
vegetarian
Market Vegetables
$9.00
vegetarian
Postres
Mexican Ice Cream
$10.00Tres Leches Cake
$11.00
with fresh berries
Chef Jose's Flan
$11.00
with rompope
Beverages
Coke
$3.50Diet Coke
$3.50Sprite
$3.50Strawberry Fanta
$3.50Agua Fresca, Jamaica, Horchata
$4.00
one refill
House Mint Lemonade
$4.00
one refill
Organic Iced Tea / Blueberry Hibiscus / Chamomile Hot Tea
$3.00Peerless Coffee
$3.50Badoit Sparkling, Evian Still
$4.00Tragos
Yxta Margarita
$12.00
sauza 100% agave silver tequila, triple sec, fresh sour
Jamaica Margarita
$13.00
altos reposado tequila, jamaica, fresh sour
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
$14.00
cazadores silver tequila, house jalapeño purée, chipotle salt rim
La Piña
$14.00
altos silver tequila, muddled pineapple, cilantro, jalapeño
Mexican Mule
$12.00
cazadores reposado tequila, ginger purée, chile de arbol simple syrup, lime juice, ginger beer
El Diablo
$14.00
lemon zest-infused sombra mezcal, fresh lemon juice, sal de gusano rim
Silver
Altos (Sweet, Green Pepper)
$11.00Calle 23 (Spice, Fruity)
$11.00Camarena (Sugar, Spice)
$11.00Espolón (Pepper, Vanilla Bean)
$11.00La Tarea (Floral, Fruity)
$11.00Sino (Clean, Sweet)
$11.00Cazadores (Clean, Sweet)
$12.00Chamucos (Sweet, Citrus)
$12.00Desmadre (White Pepper)
$12.00El Tesoro (Pepper, Citrus)
$12.00Hornitos (Herbs, Clove)
$12.00Pasote (Citrus, Rainwater)
$12.004 Copas (Agave, Vanilla)
$13.00Casa Noble (Cinnamon, Citrus)
$13.00Cabeza (Dry, Fruity)
$13.00Patrón (Delicate, Smooth)
$13.00Fortaleza (Sweet, Citrus)
$14.00Ocho (Floral, Fruit)
$14.00Clase Azul (Pepper, Vanilla)
$23.00Reposado
Altos (Fruit, Wood)
$11.00Calle 23 (Pepper, Fig)
$11.00Camarena (Spicy, Sweet)
$11.00Espolón (Tropical Fruit, Caramel)
$11.00La Tarea (Caramel, Cooked Agave)
$11.00Sino (Rich, Sweet)
$11.00Cazadores (Herbal)
$13.00Chamucos (Smooth, Fruity)
$13.00Desmadre (Sweet Vanilla)
$13.00El Tesoro (Sweet, Wood)
$13.00Hornitos (Spicy Pepper)
$13.00Pasote (Floral, Sweet Vanilla)
$13.004 Copas (Vanilla, Caramel)
$14.00Casa Noble (Vanilla, Dried Fruits)
$14.00Patrón (Honey, Oak)
$14.00Fortaleza (Fruity, Earthy)
$16.00Don Fulano (Floral, Spice)
$17.00Ocho (Sweet, Dry)
$17.00Clase Azul (White Pepper)
$24.00Añejo
Espolón (Caramel, Vanilla)
$13.00Cazadores (Sweet, Vanilla)
$14.00Don Felix (Caramel, Cinnamon)
$14.00El Tesoro (Notes)
$14.00Hornitos (Vanilla, Wood)
$14.00Pasote (Roasted Oranges)
$14.004 Copas (Tobacco, Nuts)
$15.00Casa Noble (Caramel, Oak)
$15.00Patrón (Vanilla, Honey)
$15.00Chinaco (Citrus, Chamomile)
$16.00Fortaleza (Creamy, Sweet)
$20.00Ocho (Sweet Agave)
$20.00Don Julio 1942 (Pepper, Caramel)
$34.00Extra Añejo
San Matias (Dried Fruit, Brown Spice)
$16.00Espolón (Cinnamon)
$24.00Avión Reserva 44 (Vanilla, Spice)
$33.00Mandala (Oak, Vanilla)
$34.00Ocho (Vanilla, Toffee)
$35.00Chelas
Tecate, Tijuana, 4.5%
- Can $5.00
Dos Equis Lager, Monterrey, 4.5%
$6.00Modelo Especial, Mexico City, 4.4%
$6.00Pacifico, Mazatlán, 4.5%
$6.0021st Amendment "El Sully" Mexican Lager, San Leandro, 4.8%
- Can $6.00
Dos Equis Amber, Monterrey, 4.7%
- Draft $7.00
Negra Modelo, Mexico City, 5.3%
- Draft $7.00
Allagash White, Maine, 5.0%
- Draft $8.00
Ballast Point Pale Ale, San Diego, 5.2%
- Draft $8.00
Bohemia Pilsner, Monterrey 4.7%
- Draft $8.00
Lagunitas IPA, Petaluma, 6.2%
$8.00Wendlandt "Harry Polanco" Red Ale, Ensenada, 5.4%
$8.00Border Psycho "La Perversa" IPA, Tijuana, 9%
- Draft $9.00
Michelada
- Add $2.00
Mezcal
Union, Espadín and Cirial
$10.00Bruxo, Espadín
$11.00Sombra, Espadín
$11.00Los Javis, Reposado
$12.00Amantes, Joven
$13.00Bozal, Ensamble
$14.00Marca Negra, Espadín
$15.00The Lost Explorer, Ensamble
$39.00Clase Azul, Cenizo
$44.00Del Maguey (Crema de Mezcal)
$10.00White
Sean Minor, Chardonnay, Central Coast
- $10.00
- $36.00
Monte Xanic, Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.
- $12.00
- $46.00
Anterra, Pinot Grigio, Italy
- $10.00
- $36.00
Mercat, Cava, Spain
- $10.00
- $44.00
Red
Viresa Surco 2,7, Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de San Vicente, B.C.
- $12.00
- $46.00
Summerland, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
- $14.00
- $52.00
Viñas de Garza, 2 Km/h Red Blend, Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.
- $14.00
- $52.00
Pulenta "La Flor, " Malbec, Argentina
- $10.00
- $36.00
some vegetarian plates can be made vegan; ask your server
Antojitos
Guacamole
$12.00
hass avocados, red onions, cilantro, serranos, spicy pepitas
vegetarian
Tacos de Papa
$9.00
chipotle mashed potatoes, cabbage, crema fresca, queso fresco, salsa brava
vegetarian
Huarache de Tinga de Pollo
$11.00
pulled chicken with chipotle, frijoles negros, savoy, crema fresca, queso fresco, pico de gallo, black bean masa
Tostaditas de Ceviche
$14.00
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn, cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de arbol aioli
Taquitos de Camarón
$14.00
mexican sweet shrimp, salsa brava, pico de gallo, guacamole
Caldos Y Sopas
Monday–Wednesday – Chicken Tortilla Soup
$7.00Thursday–Friday – Chicken Fideo Soup
$7.00Saturday – Pozolé
$7.00Ensaladas
Mexican Kale Salad
$12.00
kale, arugula, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija pesto bread crumbs, queso fresco, agave-lime vinaigrette
vegetarian
- Add Jidori Chicken
- $6.00
- Add Salmon
- $8.00
Grilled Chicken Salad
$17.00
grilled Jidori chicken, mixed greens, nueske bacon, avocado, queso fresco, frijoles negros, pico de gallo, habanero ranch
Ensalada de Yxta
$20.00
organic baby mixed greens, romaine, arugula, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, grilled potatoes, tamarindo vinaigrette (choose salmon or prime skirt steak)
Tacos
we do not mix and match tacos
Tinga de Pollo
$15.00
pulled chicken with chipotle, black beans, avocado pico de gallo, mexican rice, chile ancho refried beans
Carnitas
$15.00
Salmon Creek natural pork, guacamole, onion-cilantro mix, mexican rice, chile ancho refried beans
Dos Gringas
$16.00
spit-roasted marinated pork, oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas, cilantro lime rice, market vegetables
Al Pastor
$16.00
spit-roasted marinated pork, pineapple, red onions, cilantro, cilantro lime rice, frijoles negros
Pescado
$18.00
grilled white fish, mexican slaw, avocado salsa, chile de arbol aioli, cilantro lime rice, market vegetables
Tortas and Sandwiches
served wtih our house salad
Torta al Pastor
$17.00
spit-roasted marinated pork, red leaf lettuce, red onions, queso fresco, chile de arbol aioli, avocado
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$17.00
Jidori fried chicken, chile morita 1000 island, apple mexican slaw, tomatoes, pickles, red onions
Entradas Clásicas
Enchiladas Suizas
$16.00
hand-pulled roasted chicken, tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, queso cotija, cilantro lime rice, chile ancho refried beans
Chile Verde Estilo el Arco Iris
$17.00
Salmon Creek natural pork, chile verde, avocado, mexican rice, chile ancho refried beans
Chile Relleno (Limited Availability)
$16.00
mexican cheese medley, yellow mole, queso fresco, mexican rice, grilled corn
vegetarian
Carnitas Estilo Michoacán
$18.00
Salmon Creek natural pork, guacamole, pico de gallo, mexican rice, chile ancho refried beans
Enchiladas de Mole
$18.00
hand-pulled roasted chicken, mole poblano, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice, grilled corn
Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles
$20.00
grilled Jidori chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, chipotle mashed potatoes, calabacitas
Salmón a La Parrilla
$24.00
grilled seasonal salmon, cilantro pesto, roasted red pepper sauce, market vegetables, cilantro lime rice
Camarones al Ajillo
$23.00
mexican sweet shrimp, chile de arbol garlic butter, cilantro lime rice, calabacitas
Carne Asada
$26.00
marinated prime skirt steak, guacamole, market vegetables, grilled corn
Pescado del Día
today's fresh catch
- Mkt
Postres
Mexican Ice Cream
$10.00Tres Leches Cake
$11.00
with fresh berries
Chef Jose's Flan
$11.00
with rompope
Beverages
Coke
$3.50Diet Coke
$3.50Sprite
$3.50Strawberry Fanta
$3.50Agua Fresca, Jamaica, Horchata
$4.00
one refill
House Mint Lemonade
$4.00
one refill
Organic Iced Tea / Blueberry Hibiscus / Chamomile Hot Tea
$3.00Peerless Coffee
$3.50Badoit Sparkling, Evian Still
$4.00Tragos
Yxta Margarita
$12.00
sauza 100% agave silver tequila, triple sec, fresh sour
Jamaica Margarita
$13.00
altos reposado tequila, jamaica, fresh sour
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
$14.00
cazadores silver tequila, house jalapeño purée, chipotle salt rim
La Piña
$14.00
altos silver tequila, muddled pineapple, cilantro, jalapeño
Mexican Mule
$12.00
cazadores reposado tequila, ginger purée, chile de arbol simple syrup, lime juice, ginger beer
El Diablo
$14.00
lemon zest-infused sombra mezcal, fresh lemon juice, sal de gusano rim
Silver
Altos (Sweet, Green Pepper)
$11.00Calle 23 (Spice, Fruity)
$11.00Camarena (Sugar, Spice)
$11.00Espolón (Pepper, Vanilla Bean)
$11.00La Tarea (Floral, Fruity)
$11.00Sino (Clean, Sweet)
$11.00Cazadores (Clean, Sweet)
$12.00Chamucos (Sweet, Citrus)
$12.00Desmadre (White Pepper)
$12.00El Tesoro (Pepper, Citrus)
$12.00Hornitos (Herbs, Clove)
$12.00Pasote (Citrus, Rainwater)
$12.004 Copas (Agave, Vanilla)
$13.00Casa Noble (Cinnamon, Citrus)
$13.00Cabeza (Dry, Fruity)
$13.00Patrón (Delicate, Smooth)
$13.00Fortaleza (Sweet, Citrus)
$14.00Ocho (Floral, Fruit)
$14.00Clase Azul (Pepper, Vanilla)
$23.00Reposado
Altos (Fruit, Wood)
$11.00Calle 23 (Pepper, Fig)
$11.00Camarena (Spicy, Sweet)
$11.00Espolón (Tropical Fruit, Caramel)
$11.00La Tarea (Caramel, Cooked Agave)
$11.00Sino (Rich, Sweet)
$11.00Cazadores (Herbal)
$13.00Chamucos (Smooth, Fruity)
$13.00Desmadre (Sweet Vanilla)
$13.00El Tesoro (Sweet, Wood)
$13.00Hornitos (Spicy Pepper)
$13.00Pasote (Floral, Sweet Vanilla)
$13.004 Copas (Vanilla, Caramel)
$14.00Casa Noble (Vanilla, Dried Fruits)
$14.00Patrón (Honey, Oak)
$14.00Fortaleza (Fruity, Earthy)
$16.00Don Fulano (Floral, Spice)
$17.00Ocho (Sweet, Dry)
$17.00Clase Azul (White Pepper)
$24.00Añejo
Espolón (Caramel, Vanilla)
$13.00Cazadores (Sweet, Vanilla)
$14.00Don Felix (Caramel, Cinnamon)
$14.00El Tesoro (Notes)
$14.00Hornitos (Vanilla, Wood)
$14.00Pasote (Roasted Oranges)
$14.004 Copas (Tobacco, Nuts)
$15.00Casa Noble (Caramel, Oak)
$15.00Patrón (Vanilla, Honey)
$15.00Chinaco (Citrus, Chamomile)
$16.00Fortaleza (Creamy, Sweet)
$20.00Ocho (Sweet Agave)
$20.00Don Julio 1942 (Pepper, Caramel)
$34.00Extra Añejo
San Matias (Dried Fruit, Brown Spice)
$16.00Espolón (Cinnamon)
$24.00Avión Reserva 44 (Vanilla, Spice)
$33.00Mandala (Oak, Vanilla)
$34.00Ocho (Vanilla, Toffee)
$35.00Chelas
Tecate, Tijuana, 4.5%
- Can $5.00
Dos Equis Lager, Monterrey, 4.5%
$6.00Modelo Especial, Mexico City, 4.4%
$6.00Pacifico, Mazatlán, 4.5%
$6.0021st Amendment "El Sully" Mexican Lager, San Leandro, 4.8%
- Can $6.00
Dos Equis Amber, Monterrey, 4.7%
- Draft $7.00
Negra Modelo, Mexico City, 5.3%
- Draft $7.00
Allagash White, Maine, 5.0%
- Draft $8.00
Ballast Point Pale Ale, San Diego, 5.2%
- Draft $8.00
Bohemia Pilsner, Monterrey 4.7%
- Draft $8.00
Lagunitas IPA, Petaluma, 6.2%
$8.00Wendlandt "Harry Polanco" Red Ale, Ensenada, 5.4%
$8.00Border Psycho "La Perversa" IPA, Tijuana, 9%
- Draft $9.00
Michelada
- Add $2.00
Mezcal
Union, Espadín and Cirial
$10.00Bruxo, Espadín
$11.00Sombra, Espadín
$11.00Los Javis, Reposado
$12.00Amantes, Joven
$13.00Bozal, Ensamble
$14.00Marca Negra, Espadín
$15.00The Lost Explorer, Ensamble
$39.00Clase Azul, Cenizo
$44.00Del Maguey (Crema de Mezcal)
$10.00White
Sean Minor, Chardonnay, Central Coast
- $10.00
- $36.00
Monte Xanic, Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.
- $12.00
- $46.00
Anterra, Pinot Grigio, Italy
- $10.00
- $36.00
Mercat, Cava, Spain
- $10.00
- $44.00
Red
Viresa Surco 2,7, Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de San Vicente, B.C.
- $12.00
- $46.00
Summerland, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
- $14.00
- $52.00
Viñas de Garza, 2 Km/h Red Blend, Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.
- $14.00
- $52.00
Pulenta "La Flor," Malbec, Argentina
- $10.00
- $36.00
some vegetarian plates can be made vegan; ask your server
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General Info
About Us
The restaurant offers authentic Mexican food—handmade tortillas, fresh guacamole, sopes, slow-cooked carnitas, enchiladas de mole, and empanadas, as well as delicious updates to the classics—tostadas with sashimi-grade tuna, sweet shrimp taquitos, and salmon in pipián verde. We are proud to serve Salmon Creek natural pork and Shelton Farm’s free range chicken.Yxta’s bar pours over 50 premium silver, reposado, and añejo tequilas. Try a creative cocktails like a Mexican Russian, Jamaica Margarita, or seasonal Agua Fresca Cocktail. We also have 15 draft and bottled beers from which to choose.