La Mexicana Restaurant & Grocery Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing La Mexicana Restaurant & Grocery, a hidden gem in Newport, KY, offering authentic Mexican cuisine. With a diverse menu featuring mouthwatering options like homemade queso dip, fresh guacamole, and flavorful tacos, this spot is a must-visit for Mexican food enthusiasts. Customers rave about the friendly staff and welcoming ambiance, making dining here a delightful experience. The restaurant also caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan options, ensuring there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on their signature dishes like Menudo and Pozole, showcasing the rich flavors of traditional Mexican soups. La Mexicana Restaurant & Grocery promises a true taste of Mexico with each bite, making it a top choice for a satisfying and authentic dining experience.
Las Botanas/ Appetizer
Queso Dip
Homemade Creamy and spiced Mexican white queso with homemade chips
Fresh Guacamole and Chips
Quesadilla Appetizer
3 flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheeses & choice of meat. Served with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Sour cream
Nachos
Large portion of chips made with beans, cheese, Pico de Gallo, jalapeño and your choice of Meat
Pico de Gallo
Chips & Salsa To Go
Salsa To Go
Menudo
Homemade Beef Stew, Served with corn tortillas, lime, onion and cilantro
Pozole
Homemade stew with Pork ribs on bone, hominy corn in a tomato base. Served with lettuce & onion
Caldo de Camarron
Shrimp & assorted fish soup with mixed vegetables and other Mariscos
Caldos/ Soups
Nio / Kids Menu
Kid Quesadilla with rice and beans
Shredded Chicken with rice and beans
Torta Chica
Small Sandwich with your choice of meat or vegetable
Mariposa
Quesadilla with turkey dog and ketchup in butterfly shape
Childs taco with rice & beans
Charola de Tacos
Get your choice of 20 authentic Mexican Tacos and save feeding the whole family
Family Style
A la carte Tortilla Choices
Tacos (Soft Shell)
All Tacos are made with corn tortillas, onion and cilantro
Burrito
Mexican Wrap in a Flour Tortilla. All Burritos are made with Pinto beans, rice, cheese, onion, cilantro, lettuce and tomato
Flag Burrito
Mexican Wrap in a Flour Tortilla topped with sour cream, tomatillo & red sauces. All Burritos are made with Pinto beans, rice, cheese, onion, cilantro, lettuce and tomato
Quesadilla
Homemade corn tortilla, served with Mexican cheeses, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onion. Make it a Fajita Quesadilla for $1 extra - Made with fajita vegetables
Tortas
Sandwich on Mexican Sesame Bread. All Tortas are made with Tomato, Onion, Avocado, Lettuce, and Mayonnaise
Gordita
Layered and Stuffed Homemade Thick Corn Tortilla. All Gorditas are made with onion, cilantro, cheese, tomato, and lettuce
Sope
Topped thick Corn Tortilla. All Sopes are made with pinto beans, onion, cilantro, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce
Al Pastor
Seasoned Pork Shoulder in Guajillo Sauce
Asada
Seasoned Skirt Steak
Barbacoa
Seasoned Chuck Steak in Guajillo and Ancho Sauce
Birria**
Seasoned Goat Meat in Guajillo Sauce
Bistec
Seasoned Rib Eye Steak
Carnitas
Pork sautéed in its own juices
Pollo
Chicken marinated in Adobo Sauce
Chorizo
Homemade Mexican Pork Sausage
Pescado**
Tilapia Filets, served with lettuce and Pico de Gallo
Sesos**
Marinated veal Brains
Carne Molida
Seasoned ground beef
Milanesa
Fried Breaded Skirt steak
Tripa**
Seasoned beef tripe
Lengua**
Seasoned beef tongue
Camarrone**
Seasoned Shrimp. $3.49 taco, +$2 on all other
Meat Options
Vegetarian Options
Flor de Calabaza**
Seasoned Pumpkin Flower
Huitlacoche**
Seasoned Corn Truffle
Hongos
Seasoned Mushrooms
Vegetariano
Served with Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Tomato, rice, beans, onion, cilantro, sour cream & avocado
Queso con Rajas
Queso fresco and Mozzarella Cheeses with Jalapeño Peppers
Flag Enchiladas
3 of our traditional Enchiladas Topped with sour cream, tomatillo and red salsas. Your choice of Shredded Beef, Chicken, or Cheese
Enchiladas
3 of our traditional Enchiladas. Your choice of Shredded Beef, Chicken, or Cheese. Topped with your choice of tomatillo, red or mole sauce
Chile Relleno
Breaded poblano stuffed with assorted cheeses, topped with red sauce & queso fresco served with a Mexican Salad.
Flautas
Rolled Fried Tacos stuffed with your choice of Chicken or Shredded Beef. Covered with sour cream, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado
Bistec o Pollo A La Mexicana
Your choice of Sautéed Skirt Steak or chicken, seasoned with jalapeño peppers, onion, cilantro, tomato, and spices, with a side Mexican salad
Carne Asada
Strips of thin, tender charbroiled skirt steak, served with a side Mexican salad.
Plato Tamales
Your choice of 2 Corn dough filled tamales, wrapped in corn husks, steamed to cook, and topped with a red sauce and cheese. Tamal choices: Chicken with green sauce, Pork with red sauce, Queso con Rajas (cheese and jalapeño), Chuchito (Guatemalan style chicken mole)
Fajitas a la Mexicana
Your choice of Sautéed Skirt Steak or chicken, seasoned with fajita vegetables, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, tomato, and spices, with a side Mexican salad
Alambre
Pork style fajita with Tocino, Carne Pastor, skirt steak, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, smothered in queso. Served with corn tortillas
Chorizo Con Huevos
Homemade Mexican Sausage and eggs. Served with corn tortillas
Huevos Rancheros
3 Fried Eggs on top of corn tortillas, with your choice of our house red or green sauce, powdered with queso fresco. Served with pico de gallo
Mole
Pulled Chicken breast covered in our homemade mole sauce. Served with corn tortillas
Mojarra (Tilapia) Whole Fish
Deep Fried whole tilapia smothered with fresh garlic. Served with a side Mexican salad
Camarones A La Diabla
Sautéed Shrimp with our Diabla sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and tortillas
Plato Principales / Dinner Options
Specialty Tortas (Sandwich only)
Torta Hawaiana
Tocino, Ham, Salchicha, Pineapple, Mozarella, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and avocado
Torta Cubana
Milanesa, Ham, Sausage, Chorizo, Salchicha, Egg, Cheese, with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato & avocado
Tamal
Chicken, Pork, Queso con Rajas, Chuchito, Dulce/Sweet
Rice
Beans
Sour Cream
Side of Guacamole
Grilled Chiles Toreados (Jalapeos)
Queso topping
A La Carte
Postres/ Dessert
3 Leches
Homemade yellow cake resting in a 3 milk bath (whipping cream, condensed and evaporated milks) topped with whipped cream and strawberries
Flan
Homemade vanilla Mexican style custard topped with caramel sauce
Choco-Flan
Homemade vanilla Mexican style custard topped with caramel sauce and a chocolate cake base
American Coca-Cola products
Mexican Coke and specialty sodas
Jarritos
Aquas Frescas
Horchata/Jaimaica
Coffee & Ice Tea (Free Refills)
Margaritas
Sangria
Vinos/Wines
Ask for current selection