La Llorona Cantina Menu
La Llorona Cantina, a Latinx and women-owned cocktail bar in Philadelphia, offers a unique and intimate dining experience. With a diverse menu featuring traditional Mexican dishes like birria tacos, al pastor burritos, and refreshing exotic drinks, this hidden gem leaves a lasting impression. The cozy ambiance, great service, and creative Happy Hour specials make it a must-visit spot for food and cocktail enthusiasts. Customers rave about the delicious botanas, al comal dishes, and seafood options like ceviche and aguachile. The small but vibrant space, complete with festive decorations and attentive staff, creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Don't miss out on the chance to savor the flavors of La Llorona Cantina and indulge in their unforgettable cocktails.
Botanas
Guacamole
Avocado, tomato, fresh lime, serrano chile, onion, cilantro.
Albondigas
Mexican Meatballs. Homemade ground beef/pork, tomato sauce,queso fresco, epazote, side of toasted bread
Queso Fundido with Chorizo
Melted Oaxaca cheese, warm flour tortillas
Queso Fundido with Mushrooms
Queso Fundido with Poblano Peppers
Melted Oaxaca cheese, warm flour tortillas.
Fried Shrimp
tempura fried shrimp with smoked chipotle sauce
Esquites
corn, queso fresco, mayo, fresh lime juice, epazote, chile
Cauliflower Salad (vegan)
roasted cauliflower, avocado, toasted peanuts, red onion, serrano, lime juice, ancho chile powder, cilantro, mint, peanut dressing
Nopalito Salad
raw salted cactus, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco,radish, cilantro, tortilla chips
Butternut Squash Soup
butternut squash, sour cream, spiced pumpkin seeds, parmigiano cheese, cilantro, serrano peppers
Sopecitos
Picaditas with beans, huitlacoche,tres chiles, avocado cream, lettuce
Pear Salad
pears poached in spiced red wine, mascarpone, spicy nuts, fennel, arugula, mint, dark chocolate
Chilango Fish
tempura fried whiting, valentina sauce, limes
Alitas de Pollo
Chicken wings.Mole with sesame seeds, pepita sauce with pumpkin seeds, or mango habanero
Perro Borracho
Turkey sausage, applewood smoked bacon tequila ketchup, and lime mayo.
Beet Salad
roasted beets, queso fresco, yogurt, spicy pecans, iceberg lettuce, beet juice balsamic vinaigrette, orange zest
Watermelon Gazpacho
watermelon, cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, serrano pepper, red onion, mint, cucumber tequila sorbet
Peach Salad
seared peaches, mascarpone, arugula, spicy pecans, ginger, serrano pepper, mint, lemon zest
Brussel Sprout Salad (vegan)
roasted brussel sprouts, avocadoserrano pepper, cilantro, pepitasradish / citrus-cumin dressing
Nachos de Rancho
Tortilla chips, frito beansChihuahua cheese, avocado cream, pickled jalapeo.
Tlayuda
Black beans, avocado Oaxaca cheese, tomato, crema.
Quesadilla
Corn tortilla, epazote, Chihuahua & Oaxaca cheese
Mushroom Quesadilla
roasted mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese, poblano peppers, onions
Al Comal
Del Mar
Aguachile Verde
Scallop or shrimp. Cucumber, habanero, fresh lime, cilantro, avocado, and jicama.
Aguachile Mixto
Scallop and shrimp. Cucumber, habanero, fresh lime, cilantro, avocado, and jicama.
Ceviche
Shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice, with mango, avocado, serrano peppers
Ceviche Mixto
Shrimp and scallops marinated in fresh lime juice, with mango, avocado, serrano peppers
Tostadas De Cangrejo
lump crab meat, avocado, mango, habanero onions, corn, avocado cream, cilantro
Ceviche tuna tostada
fresh tuna, avocado , mango, radish, soy sauce, cilantro.
Tuna Acapulco
Tuna a la talla citrus fava bean salad.
Sopa de Tortilla
Pulla and pasilla broth avocado, queso fresco, and crema.
Tropical Shrimp
pan-seared shrimp, mango puree, mango escabeche, ginger, red onion
Tuna
lightly seared tuna, pico de gallo, avocado, orange, over black bean pure, topped with tortilla chips
Tortilla Soup
tomato, avocado, queso fresco, sour cream, epazote, tortilla chips
Chicken Soup
with potatoes, carrots, celery, onions and cilantro
Cream of Mushroom Soup
croutons, epazote, white truffle oil
Pozole
Classic Mexican soup, with pork, hominy, lettuce, radish, onions, oregano. Served with three tostadas topped with refried beans, avocado cream, queso fresco
Soups & Salads
Sandwiches
Torta
classic Mexican sandwich, with breaded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, queso fresco, dijon, mayo, red onion, frito beans, homemade pickled jalapenos and carrots
La Llorona Burger (8oz)
chipotle mayo, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, over easy egg, pickled habanero onions-with side of home fries
Hanger Steak (8oz)
topped withcaper-cilantro- serrano chimichurriside of roasted bell peppers, red bliss potatoes, purslane, balsamic reduction
POLLO EN SU MOLE
Chicken breast, mole sauce, red rice, frito beans, tortillas.
Guajillo Adobo Ribs
half rack with tortillas, onions cilantro, salsa, and limes build your own tacos
Short Ribs
braised angus short ribs, mashed potatoes, roasted mushrooms and poblanos, epazote guajillo jus
Blue Crab Fettuccine
poblanos, corn, parmigiano, dill .( contains dairy )
Rib Eye Steak
with guacamole,roasted mushroom and poblano pepperpickled habanero & pickled red onion
Calabacitas
zucchini, bell pepper, corn, tomato sauce, sour cream, queso fresco epazote, dill, pepitas, side of toasted bread
Shrimp Risotto
Seared shrimp served overa bed of charred corn andparmigiano risottotopped with avocado puree
Branzino a la Veracruzana
pan-seared branzino, tomato sauce with olives, capers, bell peppers, onions, slivered almonds
Chile Relleno (vegan)
Roasted poblano stuffed with potato, corn, jalapeno and onionServed with mole and plantains.
Carne Asada
NY strip steak, avocado butter,summer vegetables
Debajo de La Mesa
Chicken and chile meco almond mole.
Cheeseburger
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce ham, and pickled habanero sauce.
CHULETA DE CERDO
French cut pork chop, black beans, pico de gallo made with oranges.
Mushroom Risotto
mushrooms, parmigiano, epazote
Hanger Steak (8 oz)
topped with caper-cilantro- serrano chimichurri. side of roasted bell peppers, red bliss potatoespurslane, balsamic reduction
Saffron Lobster Risotto
corn, avocado, onions, parmigiano cheese, cilantro
Stuffed Poblano Pepper
cauliflower, mornay sauce, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, parsley (vegetarian)
Chile en Nogada
Poblano chile stuffed with ground beef and pork, seasonal fruits and nuts. Topped with a sweet and savory goat cheese and walnut sauce with sherry. Garnished with pomegranate and parsley.
Roasted Veggie Fajitas
zucchini, red bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, arugula, epazote, Oaxaca & mozzarella cheese,balsamic reduction, flour tortillas
Entres
Burritos
Al Pastor Burrito
5 chiles, marinated pork, grilled pineapple and cilantro with rice, frito beans, queso, pico de gallo
Cochinita Burrito
Braised pork, achiote, and citrus habanero escabeche with rice, frito beans, queso, pico de gallo
Asada Burrito
top sirloin, guacamole, rice, frito beans, queso, pico de gallo
Vegetarian Burrito
Seasonal Vegetables with rice, frito beans, queso, pico de gallo
Birria Tacos
braised beef and short rib marinated in a four chile adobo, Oaxaca cheese, onion, cilantro crispy tortilla served with consomm
Asada Tacos
Top sirloin steak, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo with nopales , radish
Al Pastor Tacos
5 chiles marinated pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro.
Carnitas Salazar
braised pork, onion, cilantro
Cochinita Tacos
Slow roasted pork, achiote, citrus,habanero escabeche.
Ensenada Sur Tacos
tempura fried shrimp, pico de gallo, lettuce, avocado cream
Chicken Tinga Tacos
chicken cooked in tomato sauce, avocado cream pico de gallo, lettuce
Calabacita taco ( no dairy vegan option )
zucchini, poblano, corn , tomato sauce, queso fresco, sour cream, toasted pepitas, dill
RABES
pork marinated in middle eastern spices, flour tortilla, cilantro
Short Rib Tacos
onions, cilantro
Cauliflower Tacos
roasted cauliflower marinated in buffalo sauce, avocado, red onion, cilantro
Cauliflower (vegan)
roasted cauliflower, roasted corn, curry- sprout puree, battered & fried serrano peppers, cilantro
Broccoli Rabe Tacos
fresh garlic, chile flakes, oregano, olive oil, parmigiano cheese
Tacos (3)
Tostadas (2)
Asada Tostadas
top sirloin, nopales, pico de gallo lettuce, avocado cream, frito beans
Birria Tostadas
braised beef, frito beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, avocado cream
Carnita Tostadas
braised pork, lettuce, avocado cream
Camaron Tostadas
seared shrimp, pico de gallo, lettuce avocado cream
Cochinita Tostadas
slow roasted pork, frito beans, lettuce, avocado cream
Pastor Tostadas
marinated pork, frito beans, lettuce avocado cream
Pollo Tostadas
shredded chicken cooked in tomato sauce, frito beans, lettuce, avocado cream
Pata
pickled pig feet, frito beans, avocado cream, lettuce
Avocado Toast
Home made corn sope, avocado habanero escabeche and cilantro.
Memela Bandera
Fresh maza oval tortilla, salsa verde, salsa roja and Oaxaca cheese.
Molli
3 traditional enchiladas de mole poblano, filled with shreddedchicken, topped with sour cream, queso fresco, onions
Contortilla
scrambled eggs, ham, fried beans, avocado, pico de gallo, tortillas
Huevos de la Casa
poached eggs, pinto beans, poblano peppers, and Chihuahua cheese.
Arroz con Dos
Fried eggs, with grilled potatoes and chorizo, rice, tortillas
Miburrito
scrambled eggs, chorizo, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flourtortilla, topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce,queso fresco, and salsa verde
French Toast
brioche bread dipped in rompope (Mexican eggnog) and condensed milk, served with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream
Veggie Omelette
red bell pepper, onion, zucchini, cheddar cheese, cilantro.With side of romaine, red onion, pico de gallo, fresh lime dressing
Ham Omelette
cheddar cheese, onions, cilantro.With side of romaine, red onion, pico de gallo, fresh lime dressing
Chorizo Omelette
poblano pepper, cheddar cheese, onion, cilantro.With side of romaine, red onion, pico de gallo, fresh lime dressing
Pancakes
three pancakes topped with whipped cream cheese sauce, jamaica and maple syrup, maria cookie crumbles
Brunch
Sides
Arroz
red rice
Frijoles Refritos
Plantains
Avocado Cream
Tortillas
Sour Cream
Chips & Salsa
Chips
Pinole Tres Leches Cake
Made with toasted blue corn, chocolate
Churros
Pumpkin Churros
Espresso Flan
Pumpkin Flan
Banana Flan
blueberry sauce, banana liqueur, mint
Chocolate Tres Leches
almonds, strawberries & mint
Nogada Tres Leches
seasonal fruits, walnuts, goat cheese, sherry, mint, pomegranate, toasted almonds
Desserts
Drinks
Agua de Jamaica
32oz
Horchata
32oz
