Old Mexico – Mexican
Old Mexico invites guests into a vibrant, festive space where the air is thick with the savory aroma of melted cheese and sizzling fajita spices. Towering plates of Nachos Locos and zesty shrimp ceviche take center stage, offering a symphony of textures that range from the crunch of golden mini chims to the creamy richness of house-made Azteca dip. It is a lively neighborhood retreat where communal dining is celebrated through shareable platters and bold, traditional flavors that turn every meal into a spirited fiesta.
Elmira Road +16073796178 https://www.oldmexicoithaca.com/index.htmlRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, raw-food, tlc, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, renal, juice-cleanse, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised as a reliable option for a quick bite, guests highlight the consistent service and straightforward atmosphere that makes for an efficient dining experience. Reviewers appreciate the dependable nature of the visit, noting it as a solid choice for those seeking a casual and uncomplicated meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Cheese Nachos - $8: Smothered with cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Bean Nachos - $9: Refried beans smothered with cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Nachos - $10: Seasoned ground beef smothered with cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nachos - $10: Chicken smothered with cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Locos - $14: Chicken, beef, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Nachos - $14: Grilled chicken and steak, onions, bell peppers, white cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $13: Shrimp marinated in citrus juice, cilantro, onion, pepper, tomato, avocado Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appetizer Quesadilla - $13: Grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Chims - $11: 3 chicken, 3 adobo beef, black beans, corn, cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Azteca Dip - $12: Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, cheese dip, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chori Cheese Fries - $10: Fries, crumbled chorizo, cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquite - $7: Mexican corn off the cob, mayo, cotija cheese, lime, chili powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dip & Chips - $8: Cheese dip served with chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Dip & Chips - $8: Bean dip served with chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $10: Fresh guacamole served with chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choriqueso - $9: Melted cheese with chorizo, served with flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Fiesta Salad - $10: Lettuce, tomato, avocado, black bean, corn, queso fresco, seasoned tortilla strips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $11: Crispy flour tortilla shell, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, choice of ground beef or chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $8: Traditional chicken tortilla soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Main Courses
- Flautas - $140: 2 Chicken, 2 adobo beef, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, rice
- Chimichanga - $15: Flour tortilla stuffed with protein, queso sauce, lettuce, sour cream, tomato, rice, beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Joel's Burger - $14: Hamburger, chorizo, cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, french fries
- Combo Gordo - $24: Ground beef burrito, chicken enchilada, chicken tamal, ground beef taco, bean tostada, chile relleno, cheese quesadilla, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Carnitas - $16: Slow cooked pork, rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Pozole - $15: Pork and hominy stew, guajillo and ancho broth, lettuce, cilantro, red cabbage, onions, limes
- Holy Frijoles (Surf 'n' Turf) - $20: Grilled chicken breast, carne asada, chorizo, shrimp, beans, rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortillas
- Carne Asada - $21: Skirt steak, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, tortillas
- Quesabirrias - $17: Three corn quesadillas with adobo beef, consomé, cilantro, onions, limes
Tacos and Fajitas
- Street Tacos - Chicken - $15: Grilled chicken, cilantro, onions, rice, beans
- Street Tacos - Steak - $16: Grilled steak, cilantro, onions, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Al Pastor Street Tacos - $15: Marinated pork, pineapple, garlic, onions, cilantro, rice, beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Chicken Fajita - $16: Grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortillas, rice, beans
- Steak Fajita - $17: Grilled steak, onions, bell peppers, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortillas, rice, beans
- Shrimp Fajita - $20: Grilled shrimp, onions, bell peppers, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortillas, rice, beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Seafood Fajitas - $23: Grilled shrimp, crab meat, haddock, onions, bell peppers, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fajitas Texanas - $19: Chicken, steak, and shrimp, onions, bell peppers, rice, beans
- Parilla for Two - $33: Chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo, onions, bell peppers, rice, beans
Enchiladas and Burritos
- Enchiladas Rancheras - $14: Five enchiladas: chicken, beef, bean, cheese, adobo beef; lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco, sour cream
- Enchiladas de la Casa - $14: Three enchiladas, choice of sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Enchiladas Suizas - $15: Three cheese enchiladas, salsa verde, carnitas
- Burrito Santa Fé - $16: Grilled chicken, steak, rice, beans, tortilla strips, onions, guajillo sauce, sour cream, cilantro, corn, black beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Steak & Cheese Burrito - $16: Grilled steak, onions, bell peppers, cheese, rice, beans, white cheese sauce
- Burrito Cochino - $15: Carnitas, rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, white cheese sauce
- Pancho Loco Burrito - $13: Potatoes, chorizo, refried beans, rice, grilled onions, bell peppers, white cheese sauce
Chicken and Seafood
- Mole Poblano - $14: Grilled chicken, mole sauce, sesame seeds, rice, tortillas
- Chori Pollo - $16: Grilled chicken breast, chorizo, cheese, pineapple, rice, refried beans, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Arroz con Pollo - $15: Grilled chicken strips, cheese sauce, rice, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tortillas
- Mariscada - $17: Mussels, calamari, haddock, shrimp, peppers, potato, chipotle broth Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Haddock Tacos - $17: 3 tacos, grilled or breaded haddock, avocado dressing, red cabbage, beans, rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Tequila Shrimp Tacos - $17: 3 tacos, grilled shrimp, tequila, lime, red cabbage, avocado, black beans, rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Vegetarian
- Veggie Fajitas - $16: Sizzling vegetables, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Veggie Burrito - $15: White rice, black beans, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spinach Enchiladas - $14: Three potato enchiladas verdes topped with spinach, white rice
- Veggie Bowl - $14: Sautéed peppers, zucchini, squash, onions, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Chiles Rellenos - $14: 2 poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, tomato and arbol salsa, rice, refried beans
- Veggie Quesadilla - $13: Cheese quesadilla with vegetables, black beans, white rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Extra Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Extra Salsa - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Mexico
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Old Mexico.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This casual restaurant is suitable for families, offering a festive atmosphere with shareable platters like Nachos Locos and Fajita Nachos.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- Information regarding the specific hours of operation for Old Mexico is not available in the provided restaurant data.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Old Mexico is a reliable, moderate-priced Mexican option rated 3.0/5, praised for consistent service and an uncomplicated, efficient dining experience.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Mariscada is a versatile option that accommodates multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, and Mediterranean.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- No specific concerns are mentioned; reviews instead highlight the restaurant as a reliable, straightforward, and efficient option for casual dining.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include Nachos Locos, shrimp ceviche, mini chims, Azteca dip, and various fajita nachos highlighted in the menu description.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Old Mexico by visiting their website at https://www.oldmexicoithaca.com/index.html for more information.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of nachos, fajitas, and seafood, accommodating over thirty dietary preferences including vegan, keto, and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Old Mexico is a casual dining destination praised for its straightforward atmosphere, efficient service, and dependable, uncomplicated meals.
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