Mexican Cafe
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from the menuGuacamole en Molcajete
Our signature made tableside since 1984 with our world-renowned recipe Made fresh to order with warm corn tortilla chips and roasted tomato salsa
Main Dining$19
Classic Ceviche
Lime-cured flounder, red onion, tomato, green chilies, cilantro, avocado
Main Dining$22
Enchiladas Beef Brisket
Classic red guajillo chile sauce, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo
Main Dining$32
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Main Dining
- Guacamole en MolcajeteGluten Free · VegetarianOur signature made tableside since 1984 with our world-renowned recipe Made fresh to order with warm corn tortilla chips and roasted tomato salsa$19.00
- Rosa’s Signature NachosGluten Free · VegetarianChihuahua cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cotija cheese, pickled jalapeños$15.00
- Queso FundidoGluten Free · VegetarianSkillet of melted hot cheese, served with corn tortillas$15.00
- Queso DipGluten Free · VegetarianThree-cheese blend, chipotle, roasted tomato, pickled jalapeños$13.00
- Shrimp DiabloSpicy Crispy shrimp, chile de árbol mayo, avocado ranch$18.00
- CalamariFried calamari, pickled jalapeños, carrots, peppers, served with chile de árbol mayo$19.00
- QuesadillaChihuahua cheese in a flour tortilla, crema, pico de gallo, cotija cheese$14.00
- Chicken FlautasPulled chicken, shaved cabbage, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo avocado salsa$14.00
- Ahi Tuna TaquitosSpicy Soy-lime marinade, red onion, sliced avocado, crispy corn taco shell$22.00
- Lobster TaquitosGluten FreeLobster salad, mango habanero pico de gallo, shaved cabbage, crispy corn taco shell$26.00
- Classic CevicheLime-cured flounder, red onion, tomato, green chilies, cilantro, avocado$22.00
- Tuna CevicheGluten FreeMango habanero salsa, scallion, serrano chiles, avocado, guacamole tostadita$24.00
- Salmon CevicheGluten FreeTomatillo-serrano aguachile, cucumber, pickled onion, avocado, cilantro, mint$23.00
- Empanadas Birria & CheeseBrisket, oaxaca cheese, cilantro, red onion, red chile corn masa$15.00
- Empanadas Black Bean & CheeseVegetarianBlack beans, Chihuahua cheese, queso fresco, chile pasilla Oaxaca crema, corn masa$12.00
- Empanadas Chipotle ChickenGluten FreeRoasted tomato, Chihuahua cheese, chipotle, spinach corn masa$14.00
- Rosa’s Own CaesarRomaine, avocado, chile-spiced croutons, cilantro, radish, Caesar dressing$14.00
- Quinoa BowlVegetarianQuinoa pilaf, black beans, fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, poblano, cherry tomato, cucumber, radish, crispy corn tortilla strips, spicy tomato vinaigrette$14.00
- Chopped Tulum CobbRomaine lettuce, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, black beans, cherry tomato, fire-roasted corn, habanero pickled red onion, tropical vinaigrette or cotija ranch, served in a crispy tortilla shell$16.00
- Chicken Tortilla SoupGluten FreeRoasted tomato-pasilla chile broth with grilled chicken, sliced avocado, shredded Chihuahua cheese, crema fresca and crispy corn tortilla strips$12.00
- Birria QuesatacosGluten FreeBrisket, Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, red onion, corn tortillas, consommé dip$22.00
- Red Chile Shrimp (Tacos)Gluten FreeTomatillo avocado salsa, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, corn tortillas$18.00
- Crispy Shrimp TempuraSpicy Shaved cabbage, salsa verde, pickled oregano aïoli, chile de árbol, corn tortillas$22.00
- Baja-Style FishCrispy market-fresh fish, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija ranch, corn tortillas$20.00
- Red Chile Chicken (Tacos)Gluten FreeAvocado, tomatillo pico de gallo, queso fresco, corn tortillas$18.00
- Steak (Tacos)Guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, flour tortillas$25.00
- Chopped CheeseburgerBacon, cheese, roasted poblano pepper, tomato, onion, shredded lettuce, ketchup, charred jalapeño mayo, flour tortillas$19.00
- Pork Carnitas (Tacos)Gluten Free · SpicyShaved cabbage, spicy salsa verde, habanero pickled red onions, corn tortillas$17.00
- Maple Chipotle JackfruitTender pulled jackfruit, shaved jicama, avocado, maple-chipotle sauce$18.00
- Enchiladas Beef BrisketGluten FreeClassic red guajillo chile sauce, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo$32.00
- Enchiladas Pork CarnitasGluten FreeSalsa ranchera, Chihuahua cheese, shaved cabbage, habanero pickled red onion$24.00
- Enchiladas SteakGluten FreeTomatillo salsa verde, Chihuahua cheese, sautéed onions, pico de gallo$35.00
- Enchiladas Roasted MushroomGluten Free · VegetarianSalsa verde or classic red guajillo sauce, pasilla-roasted mushrooms, Chihuahua cheese, shaved cabbage$24.00
- Enchiladas Roasted ChickenGluten FreeTomatillo salsa verde, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, red onion$27.00
- Enchiladas Lobster, Shrimp & CrabmeatGluten FreeLobster, shrimp and crabmeat, Mexican cheese and spinach fondue, roasted tomato chipotle cream sauce, tomatillo pico de gallo$36.00
- Roasted Half ChickenMole poblano, sautéed spinach, sweet plantains, white rice, corn tortillas$31.00
- Mexican Fried RiceSpicyChorizo, bacon, corn, black beans, tomato, chiles torreados, scallions, fried egg, chile de arbol mayo$16.00
- Chile RellenoVegetarian · SpicyQuinoa pilaf-stuffed poblano, Oaxaca cheese, crema, queso fresco, avocado, roasted tomato chipotle sauce$28.00
- TampiqueñaGluten FreeGrilled 10 oz. New York strip steak, cheese enchilada with classic red guajillo sauce, peppers and onions, griddled queso fresco, guacamole, Mexican rice and refried beans, corn tortillas$45.00
- Salmon PipiánGluten FreeSeasonal vegetable sauté, avocado pico de gallo$34.00
- Grilled Shrimp AlambreGluten FreeSautéed spinach, Mexican rice, chipotle mango BBQ sauce$36.00
- Budín de PolloRoasted chicken, red guajillo chile sauce, Mexican cheese, red peppers, corn, poblanos, layered between corn tortillas, served over poblano cream sauce$24.00
- Filete Con Hongos6 oz. center-cut filet, mushrooms, poblanos, tequila mushroom cream sauce$45.00
- Chimichurri Skirt SteakGluten FreeCrispy smashed potatoes, cheese-stuffed jalapeño, pickled onions$44.00
- Alambre a la MexicanaBeef tenderloin and chorizo skewer, tomatillo salsa verde, red guajillo chile sauce, Mexican rice$48.00
- ChamorroTender fall-off-the-bone pork shank, cabbage escabeche, tomatillo salsa verde, habanero-pickled onions, corn tortillas$34.00
- Sizzling FajitasSizzling fajitas with your choice of protein, over a smoking medley of peppers and onions, served with corn tortillas, shredded cheese, crema and pico de gallo
- Maple Chipotle Jackfruit FajitasA vegan alternative! Sizzling skillet of tender pulled jackfruit tossed in maple-chipotle sauce over a smoking medley of peppers & onions, served with corn tortillas, shaved jicama, and pico de gallo$32.00
- Parrilladas (Recommended for 2 People)10 oz. New York strip Red chile chicken Grilled chorizo$78.00
- Parrilladas (Recommended for 4 People)10 oz. New York strip Red chile chicken Grilled chorizo Grilled jumbo shrimp with chimichurri$144.00
Sides For The Table
- Mexican Rice & Refried BeansGluten Free · Vegetarian$6.00
- Mexican RiceGluten Free$6.00
- Frijoles Borrachos$6.00
- Fried Ripe Plantains & CremaGluten Free$6.00
- Fried Ripe Plantains & Crema (Vegetarian)Vegetarian$6.00
- Street Corn EsquitesGluten Free · Vegetarian$6.00
- Sautéed SpinachGluten Free$6.00
- Refried Black BeansGluten Free · Vegetarian$6.00
- Crispy Smashed PotatoesVegetarian$6.00
- Chile Pequin FriesVegetarian$6.00
589 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10016






