La Penca Azul – Mexican
This vibrant destination pulses with energy, drawing guests in with the smoky aroma of street-style steak tacos and the sweet, spicy allure of mango chipotle chicken. From the satisfying crunch of golden potato tacos to the deep, complex notes of prawns bathed in velvety mole, each dish offers a spirited journey through bold coastal and traditional flavors. It is a place where shared platters and zesty appetizers create a festive backdrop for a meal that feels like a colorful celebration of Mexican culinary artistry.
891, Island Drive, Alameda, CA, 94502 https://www.lapencaazul.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, slow-carb, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Penca Azul Specialties
- Prawns in Mole - $25.79: Prawns in mole poblano sauce. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Potato Tacos - $14.79: Three crispy tacos stuffed with potatoes and cheese. Topped with cabbage, taco sauce, pico de gallo, and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Style Steak and Chorizo Tacos - $14.54: Three street style tacos with grilled steak and chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mango Chipotle Bowl - $17.79: Grilled chipotle chicken served on a bowl with whole pinto beans, rice, queso fresco, and mango pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Chile Relleno - $28.79: Fire roasted chile pasilla stuffed with Dungeness crab meat, shrimp, cheese, and corn. Topped with warm cilantro dressing. Served with black beans and mango pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- La Penca Platter - $21.69: Buffalo wings, zucchini, quesadillas, poppers, potato skins, mini chimichangas (chicken and beef) served with ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $18.54: Served with ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $13.79: Jalapenos stuffed with cheese and served with ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $14.54: Tortilla chips topped with beans, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeno, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carne Asada - $25.29: Grilled thin sliced top sirloin steak topped with grilled bell peppers, red onions, and a grilled jalapeno. Served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas - $24.79: Lean marinated pork served with grilled cactus, guacamole and whole beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas - $25.79: Sirloin steak grilled with onions and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole and tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Penca Burger - $17.54: 1/2 pound ground chuck patty on a telera roll with cheddar and jack cheese, bacon, mushrooms, jalapeno, grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and mayonnaise. Served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Classic House Margarita - $12: House tequila, lime juice, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Horchata - $5: Traditional rice milk beverage
- Fresh Squeezed Limeade - $6.69: Fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Jarritos - $5: Mexican fruit soda
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $9.49: Traditional seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $9.49: Traditional mashed beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.45: Crispy potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
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