La Plaza – Mexican
The air at La Plaza hums with the rhythmic patting of handmade pupusas and the savory sizzle of grilled skirt steak, drawing guests into a vibrant space filled with the comforting aromas of toasted corn and melted cheese. Golden mounds of crispy yucca and tender pork rinds share the table with velvety sweet plantains and rich cream, creating a tapestry of textures that celebrates the soulful heart of Latin American comfort food.
629, Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast +12025469512 https://www.laplazadc.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, volumetrics, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Pupusas - $4.5: Corn tortillas stuffed with pork and cheese, beans and cheese, or only cheese. Served with marinated cabbage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yucca with Pork Rinds - $10.95: Fried yucca served with pieces of pork and topped with marinated cabbage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Tamale - $4.95: Sweet corn tamale served with sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantain with Cream and Beans - $6.95: Fried plantain served with refried beans and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $8.95: Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, jalapenos and scallions, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Skirt Steak Strips - $11.95: Tender grilled strips of skirt steak served on a bed of romaine lettuce and topped with tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matamoros Shrimp - $12.95: Shrimp sauteed in fresh garlic and white wine sauce, served with slices of French bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Con Queso Dip - $8.95: Mild melted cheese with diced tomatoes, peppers and served in bowl for dipping. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo with Cheese - $9.95: Spanish sausage topped with melted cheese and served with 3 warm flour tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $9.95: Crispy corn tortilla chips covered with refried beans and melted cheese then topped with jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak Nachos - $17.95: Crispy corn tortilla chips covered with refried beans, melted cheese strips of grilled skirt steak, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream.
- Fiesta Mexicana Sampler - $24.95: 1 chicken taquitos, 1 pupusa, quesadilla and steak nachos, served with jalapenos, pica de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
- Guacamole Dip - $11.95: Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with fresh guacamole and served with flour tortilla chips.
- Golden Taquitos - $9.95: Crispy taquitos filled with chicken or beef, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
- Azteca Chicken Quesadilla - $11.95: Two 8 inch flour tortillas filled with cheese, grilled chicken breast and jalapenos served with sour cream guacamole and pico de gallo.
- Azteca Steak Quesadilla - $13.95: Two 8 inch flour tortillas filled with cheese, grilled skirt steak and jalapenos served with sour cream guacamole and pico de gallo.
- Azteca Shrimp Quesadilla - $14.95: Two 8 inch flour tortillas filled with cheese, jalapenos and shrimp.
Soups
- Tortilla Soup - $9.95: Chicken soup with tomatoes, celery, onions, cheese, avocado and fresh cilantro.
- Rio Grande Soup - $24.95: Seafood combination including shrimp, mussels, clams and flounder.
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