La Imperial Taqueria – Mexican
The morning air at La Imperial Taqueria is thick with the savory perfume of simmering chile verde and the rhythmic patting of masa as fresh, handmade tortillas take shape on the griddle. Guests dive into vibrant plates of saucy chilaquiles and golden quesatacos, where the rich, slow-cooked depth of birria meets the satisfying crunch of toasted cheese and bright, authentic salsas. This bustling neighborhood gem transforms simple ingredients into a soul-warming celebration of tradition, offering a lively sanctuary for anyone seeking the comforting embrace of a perfectly crafted taco or a hearty breakfast feast.
189, East Lerdo Highway, Shafter, CA, 93263 https://laimperialtaqueria.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
Served until 11:30 AM
- Breakfast Burrito - $20: Scrambled eggs, potatoes, and choice of ham or chorizo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $16: Crispy tortilla chips, red or green sauce, crema, queso fresco, choice of meat and/or sunny side eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros (Scrambled) - $16: Scrambled eggs with choice of ham or chorizo, served with rice, beans, and handmade tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos a la Mexicana - $16: Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños, served with rice, beans, and handmade tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros (Fried) - $16: Two fried eggs on crispy corn tortillas, ranchero sauce, rice, and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Tacos A La Carte
- Taco (Regular Tortilla) - $3.89: Choice of meat, onions, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco (Handmade Tortilla) - $4.79: Choice of meat, onions, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesataco - $4.49: Melted cheese on a corn tortilla with choice of meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria - $4.89: Handmade tortillas with shredded beef and melted cheese, served with birria consommé Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Dishes
- Chile Verde Guisado - $18: Tender pork in green chile sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistec Ranchero - $18: Beef steak with bell peppers and onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mulitas - $4.89: 2 stacked tortillas filled with choice of meat, topped with avocado sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sopes - $6.25: Handmade thick tortillas with beans, choice of meat, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $10: Cheese quesadilla with choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - $11: Flour tortilla filled with beans, rice, and meat Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortas - $13: Fresh telera bread with beans, cheese, choice of meat, avocado, onions, and lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Fries - $14: Crispy fries with shredded cheese, choice of meat, pico de gallo, and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $14: Crispy chips with shredded cheese, choice of meat, avocado sauce, pico de gallo, and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito - $14: Large flour tortilla with meat, cheese, rice, and beans, smothered in red or green sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowls - $13: Choice of meat, rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Ceviche Tostada - $17: Seafood ceviche on a crispy tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $17: Traditional Mexican shrimp cocktail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $17: Camaron al Mojo de Ajo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Shrimp - $18.49: Camaron a la Diabla (Spicy) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Platters
- Enchiladas Platter - $17: Choice of meat and sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas Platter - $17: Crispy rolled tortillas with choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Rellenos Platter - $17: Stuffed poblano peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Barbacoa Platter - $18.49: Slow-cooked shredded beef Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Soup (Caldo de Res) - $18.49: Traditional beef and vegetable soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Carne Asada Platter - $19.49: Grilled steak served with sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Platter - $18.49: Grilled chicken served with sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $14: Beef tripe soup served with lime, onions, cilantro, and handmade tortillas (Saturday & Sunday only) Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Kids Menu
- Two Mini Tacos - $8: Two soft corn tortillas with choice of meat, rice, and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla - $8: Flour tortilla with melted cheese, rice, and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $8: Refried beans and melted cheese, rice, and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chips & Salsa - $4: Crispy tortilla chips and house-made salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $7: Crispy tortilla chips and fresh guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $3: Mexican-style seasoned rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $3: Refried or whole beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Toreado - $1.5: Grilled seasoned spicy jalapeño Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $4: Crispy potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Handmade Tortillas - $3: Freshly made soft corn tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $5: Traditional creamy caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Agua Fresca (Regular) - $5: Choice of Horchata, Tamarindo, or Jamaica Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Agua Fresca (Large) - $6: Choice of Horchata, Tamarindo, or Jamaica Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Coke - $4.5: Bottled Coca-Cola
- Jarritos - $3: Assorted flavors
- Bottled Water - $2
- Bottled Beer - $5.5: Modelo, Modelo Negra, Corona, or Michelob Ultra
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