Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro

3.6

45 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Our dishes are made only with fresh, seasonal ingredients and our dynamic menu offers a wide selection of the best foods from each culture. The restaurant is inspired by authentic Mexican food and culture.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 869-7024
Website
http://www.aypordiosnc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
miguel angel rebollado

Location
431 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ay Por Dios Tasting$30.00
2 chicken empanadas, 1 seafood quesadilla, 2 chiquen taquitos, 2 refried bean sopes, side of salsa tatemada.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Taquitos Mexicanos$13.00
Chicken taquitos, crema mexicana, tomato, lettuce and guacamole salsa.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
wings$14.00
Little gem lettuce, tortilla crutones, parmessan cheese, dijon.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Por Dios Guacamole$18.00
Organic avocado, lime, tomato, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, pomegranate.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Queso Fundido$11.00
Malted oaxaca cheese, topped with mexican chorizo sausage.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Camarones kora$20.00
Easy peel shrimp sauteed in buttrt with mexican guajillo chile and garlic.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Empanadas Trio$17.00
A mix order of three flour dough pockets, vegetarian, chicken tinga and beef. served with a side of chimichurri. Mushrooms, patatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers and oaxaca cheese.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Gucamole dip$7.00
Organic corn kernel, doritos, cotija cheese, sour creme, cilantro, onions and radish.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Street Corn$8.00
Corn on the cobb dressed in mayonnaise, queso fresco and chile piquin.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Wagyu Burger & Parmesan Truffle Fries$18.00
Wagyu patty, brioche bun, LTOs, american cheese, caramelized onions, truffle cream, lechuga romana, tomato and jalapeno grill, with parmesan truffle fries.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Ceviche Torre de camaron$22.00
Succulent shrimp, salomon and tuna marinated in a citrus salsa layered in a tower topped with sliced avocado.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Ceviche Mixto$19.00
A delicious mix of juicy shrimp, mahi fish, red onions, cilantro, jalapenos all marinated in lime juice finished with fresh sliced avocado.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
Tuna Tostadas$18.00
Corn tostada topped with a chipotle aioli spread, sushi grade yellowfin tuna, sesame seed, soy sauce reduction, pickled onions and chopped cucumbers.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
AGUA CHILE$22.00
Chicken broth base, shredded chicken, tortilla strips, crema, queso fresco and avocado.
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
NACHOS SUPREME$13.00
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
esquite$8.99
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
fish ceviche bowl$18.00
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
shrimp ceviche bowl$18.00
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
3 shrimp tostadas$22.00
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
3 fishtostadas$22.00
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
AY POR DIOS FRIES$18.00
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00
QUESO FUNDIDO$11.00
- APP$0.00
- ENTREE$0.00

TACOS

Asada Tacos$18.00
Char grilled angus skirt steak topped with melted chihuahua cheese, onions, cilantro, sliced avocado.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Cochinita Pibil Tacos$16.00
Pork confit marinated in a citrus annatto paste wrapped in banana leaves, slowly roasted. topped with pickled red onions, fresh jalapenos and a side of black beans.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Chicken Tinga Tacos$16.00
Shredded chicken braised in a smoky chipotle adobo, served with onions, cilantro, fresh lime, radishes.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Pollo Pastor Tacos$16.00
Grilled chicken marinated in guajillo chile and mexican herb paste. topped with caramelized pineapple salsa, fresh limes and radishes.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Camaron Tacos$18.00
Breaded shrimp, cabbage, chipotle mayo aioli, pico de mango relish.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Tacos Hay Por Dios$18.00
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Abuela's Fish Tacos$18.00
Dark beer battered fried mahi mahi with little gem lettuce, pickled red onions, radishes, fresh lime.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Al Pastor Tacos$16.00
Pork strips in am adobo and mexican spice marinate, topped cilantro, onions and pineapple.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Campechanos Tacos$17.00
Steak and mexican homemade chorizo, topped with cilantro and onions.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00
Carnitas Tacos$16.00
Pork confit marinated in a naranja agria marinate, topped with red pickled onions and cilantro.
- Rice$0.00
- Beans$0.00

SUSHI HAND

Shrimp Tempura$15.00
Tempura shrimp, rice plantains, cream cheese and chipotle aioli.
Salmon Roll Fresh$15.00
Cucumber, cream cheese, salmon cracklings and spicy tampico dressing.
Lucky Tuna$15.00
Ahi tuna, fried rice, avocado and black caviar.
Tropical Salmon$15.00
Salmon, cucumber, cream cheese, mango and seaweed.
Spicy Shrimp Tempura$15.00
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, spicy tampico dressing and black sesame seed.
Vegetarian Sushi$15.00
Avocado, green asparagus, black sesame, chipotle.

SEAFOOD

Pescado Frito$46.00
Fried whole red snapper fish, served with papas brava and a mango, pomegranate, candied walnuts, red onions and maracuya vinaigrette side salad.
camarones a la diabla$25.00
Main lobster stuffed with shrimp marinated with mexican spices, served with freshly roasted corn, cilantro rice, melted butter and parsley.
Salmon Entree$33.00
Grilled salmon topped with herb butter and capers topped with sliced mango, avocado, mixed bell peppers, pomegranate, crispy tortilla and cilantro served over mashed potatoes.
Salmon Espinacas$33.00
Grilled salmon, sauteed spinach drizzled in a lemon and dill sauce, served with mashed potatoes.
Snapper Zarandeado$55.00
Grilled butterflied red snapper marinated in mexican spices served with papas brava and cilantro rice.
snapper kora$46.00
Grilled red snapper cooked in a homemade salsa, spinach al ajillo and mashed potatoes.
Shrimp Chile Relleno$17.00
Apoblano peppers stuffed with sauteed shrimp, caramelized onions, bell peppers, oaxaca cheese, covered in white truffle sauce, topped with pomegranate and parsley.
Camarones Ay Por Dios$24.00
Butterglied grilled shrimp in a mexican spice marinate served with rice and a side salad.

ENTREES

Cochinita Pibil Entree$26.00
Pork confit marinated in a citrus annatto paste wrapped in banana leaves, slowly roasted. topped with pickles red onions, fresh jalapenos and a side of black beans.
TULUN$54.00
Pasta cooked in a delicious red tomato sauce with capers, kalamata olives, parsley and fresh oregano topped with a grilled NY strip steak glazed with rosemary and chimichurri.
molcajete$35.00
Fresh pasta, heritage pork, parmesan cheese and a white truffle cream.
Pollo a la Plancha$28.00
Char grilled chicken marinated in mexican spices sauteed with onions, bell peppers served with cilantro, rice, beans and pico de gallo.
Carne Asada$30.00
Grilled marinated skirt steak, roasted corn, chiles toreados, served with salad, roasted green onions, chimichurri, refries beans and fresh tortillas.
Parilla Ay Por Dios$54.00
Grilled marinated skirt steak, chicken, shrimp and pork ribs, served with two orders of cilantro, rice, beans, queso fresco, guacamole, pico de gallo and pickled jalapenos, chimichurri and fresh tortillas.
arroz con pollo$18.00
Carnitas$18.00
Pork confit served with a side of pickled onions, pico de gallo, served with a side of rice, black beans and homemade corn tortillas.
Tlayuda$30.00
A large tortilla topped with a oaxaca asiento, black beans, oaxaca cheese, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, topped with the protein of your choice.
- ASADA$0.00
- PASTOR$0.00
- GRILLED CHICKEN$0.00
- CHORIZO$0.00
mar y tierra$78.00
Grilled NY Strip steak, jumbo shrimps, marinated, served with papas bravas, glazed baby carrots and chimichurri.
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
TOMAHAWK RIBEYE$165.00
Grilled marinated filet mignon with grilled lobster tail, roasted yellow corn, cilantro rice and chimichurri.
- RARE$0.00
- MEDUIM RARE$0.00
- MEDUIM$0.00
- MEDUIM WELL$0.00
- WELL DONE$0.00
Cowbow Ribeye$65.00
Bone in rib-eye grilled topped with a homemade herb and truffle butter, served with white rice and papas bravas.
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Chila-killers chicken$18.00
- Salsa roja$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
Chila - Killers Steak$18.00
- Salsa roja$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
chori pollo$18.00
arroz con camaron$15.00
valentine menu #2$76.00
valentine dinner 1$92.00
Tomahawk$165.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

VEGETARIAN

Enchiladas de Vegetables$15.00
Three enchiladas stuffed with sauteed zecchini, corn, bell pepperd and onion, the covered with a salsa spinach sauce. served with white rice.
Sopes$12.00
Corn patty topped with black beans, lettuce, salsa, queso fresco, crema, onions, radish.
Enchiladas de Espinacas$15.00
Three enchiladas stuffed with sauteed spinach, corn, tomato and onion covered in spinach sauce.
Vegan Quesadilla$16.00
Wild mushrooms, sauteed in epazote herb, garlic and chile serrano, served with a side of rice.
Vegetarian Burrito Bowl$18.00
Rice, black beans, romaine lettuce, cucumber roasted corn, tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, onions, sour cream.
tacos vegerianos$15.00

SIDES

mexican rice$3.00
Refried Beans$3.00
Papas' Fingerling Potatoes$7.00
french Fries$6.00
side lettuce$2.00
Mashed Potatoes$3.00
Gucamole dip small$7.00
side queso rallado$2.00
Chiles Toreados$4.50
Chee Dip$7.00
Black Beans$3.00
Tortillas de Harina$2.00
Tortillas de Maiz$2.00
Crema$2.00
Pico de Gallo$2.50
mash potatoes$3.00

KIDS

Kids Quesadilla de pollo$10.00
Rice or Papas.
- Rice$0.00
- Papas$0.00
Kids chicken tacos$10.00
Rice or Papas.
- Rice$0.00
- Papas$0.00
kid tenders$10.00
- Rice$0.00
- Papas$0.00

DESSERTS

Corn Bread Dessert$15.00
Homemade blue berries compote, peach ice cream ginger ice cream.
Churros$15.00
Cajeta and chocolate.
Tres Leches Cake$15.00
Creme Brule with Berries$15.00
choco flan$15.00

ENCHILADAS Y BURRITOS

Enchiladas Suizas$15.00
Three enchiladas filled with shredded chicken covered in a creamy tomatillo salsa topped with queso fresco, sour cream, red onions and radishes.
Vegetarian Enchiladas$15.00
Three enchiladas filled a delicious mix of sauteed zucchini, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and spinach all covered in a spinach salsa topped with queso fresco, sour cream and radishes.
Shrimp Enchiladas$17.00
Three enchiladas filled with sauteed shrimp with bell peppers and onions covered with a creamy chipotle salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo. served with a side of cilantro rice.
Enchiladas Chipotle$15.00
Tree chicken enchiladas served in a creamy chipotle sauce, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Enchiadas Poblanas$15.00
Three chicken enchiladas in mole poblano, topped with sesame seed, queso fresco, sour cream red onions and a side of rice.
Burrito Cochinita Pibil$16.00
Flour tortilla filled with rice, black beans, pork confit, pickled onions, guacamole and cheese dip.
Burrito Bowl$18.00
Rice, black beans, romaine lettuce, cucumber roasted corn, tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, onions, sour cream.
- GRILLED CHICKEN$4.00
- ASADA$4.00
- GRILLED STEAK$4.00
Ay Por Dios Burrito$16.00
Flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, mexican homemade chorizo, rice and beans, topped with cheese dip, pico de gallo and mexican crema.
carnitas burrito$16.00
ay por dios enchiladas$16.00
burrito bowl shrimp$23.00

SALADS

crema salad$4.00
Little gem lettuce, tortilla crutones, parmessan cheese, dijon.
- GRILLED CHICKEN$3.00
- SHRIMP$5.00
Ay Por Dios Chopped Salad$19.00
Spring mix, avocado, cucumbers, red onions, roasted corn, cheese, tomatoes, raspberry vinaigrette.
- GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST$3.00
- SKIRT STEAK$7.00
- SHRIMP$5.00

BIRRIA MENU

Birria Fries$17.00
Bed of seasoned fries topped with our braised beef, cheese dip, pico de gallo, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream.
Birria Empanadas$15.00
Four braise beef birria empanadas, served with a side of consome dipping.
Quesabirria Tacos$15.00
An order of three delicious braised beef tacos on corn tortilla, with oaxaca cheese, red onions and cilantro, served with consome.
Birria Dinner$15.00
Our braised beef with rice, beans and our fresh corn tortilla.
Tapatio Ramen$15.00
Our braised beef broth and consome in our tapatio ramen bowl.

PANCAKES

Blueberries$7.99
Four blueberry pancakes topped with whip cream, seasonal fruits, powder sugar, served with agave nectar.
Nutella$7.99
Four pancakes with a hazelnut chocolate spread, topped with whip cream, seasonal fruits, powder sugar, served with agave nectar.
Bannana$7.99
Gluteen free oats, banana pancakes with seasonal fruits.
Oreo French Toast$7.99
Whit chocolate sauce, dark chocolate sauce, oreo cookies and whip cream.
- no side$0.00
**********TO-GO*********$0.00
- no side$0.00

FAJITAS

fajitas chicken$17.00
fajitas steak$19.00
fajitas shrimp$22.00
fajitas mix$21.00
fajita loka$23.00

QUESADILLAS

quesadilla steak$16.99
quesadila chicken$16.99
quesadilla shrimp$16.99
quesadilla chorizo$16.99
quesadilla campechana$16.99
quesadilla al pastor$16.99

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.5Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro offers an "amazing" dining experience with authentic, flavorful dishes and an extensive bar. The vibrant ambiance is perfect for celebrations or casual meals. While service can vary, the gorgeous interior and fresh, colorful menu items make it a "new favorite" for many diners.

45 Reviews

K
Kelsie
Raleigh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was closed when I arrived for my reservation on my birthday. Did not receive any prior notice and there were no signs posted.
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mary
Raleigh
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation on Open Table, received a confirmation, but when we showed up (on a Saturday night) the place was all closed up and dark! Party of 10 left with nowhere to eat dinner last minute!! When we called the number was disconnected.
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Ransom
Raleigh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was as bad as could be- grossly understaffed and those who were on staff acted like they couldn’t care less about diners.
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becky
VIP
Raleigh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, prices vary and reasonable if you are mindful.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Was empty for a saturday afternoon but it was beautiful inside! Perfect for pictures and all food was prompt and hot. Our waitress didn’t seem like she cared to be there so that was a small negative but overall would definitely go again and recommend to others!
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mindy
Atlantic City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was great and staff was great. Service was super quick
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Paula
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each dish was fresh, colorful, flavorful and satisfying. We tried the spinach enchiladas, shrimp and chicken fajitas, fish tacos and shrimp chiles rellenos. The guacamole was good, but needed a touch more lime and salt, easily corrected.
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Susan
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing! Extensive bar, authentic food, and amazing ambience! A wonderful restaurant to celebrate or just have a really good meal. The food is consistently good and made with care. Our new favorite restaurant!
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Jessica
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Veggie tacos were good and decent price but the meat and seafood items seemed overpriced but in full disclosure I did not order them. Service was great and the place is gorgeous. However, the music was this awful fake pop music (re-recorded pop songs, so not by original artists) and there were commercials that played in between some songs as well. It was very distracting and given the price point of the restaurant, off-putting.
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Jean
Charleston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. A bit expensive but lots of food so took it home for another time!
Ay Por Dios! Mexican BistroResponded on June 24, 2024
Hi Jean, Thank you for your review and comments. We are glad you enjoyed your experience and look forward to serving you again soon. Ay Por Dios Customer Team
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FAQs

Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 869-7024.

Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro is rated 3.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro

431 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Additional information

Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
miguel angel rebollado
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aypordiosnc.com/
Phone number
(919) 869-7024

Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

APPETIZERS

Ay Por Dios Tasting$30.00

Taquitos Mexicanos$13.00

wings$14.00

Por Dios Guacamole$18.00

Queso Fundido$11.00

Camarones kora$20.00

Empanadas Trio$17.00

Gucamole dip$7.00

Street Corn$8.00

Wagyu Burger & Parmesan Truffle Fries$18.00

Ceviche Torre de camaron$22.00

Ceviche Mixto$19.00

Tuna Tostadas$18.00

AGUA CHILE$22.00

NACHOS SUPREME$13.00

esquite$8.99

fish ceviche bowl$18.00

shrimp ceviche bowl$18.00

3 shrimp tostadas$22.00

3 fishtostadas$22.00

AY POR DIOS FRIES$18.00

QUESO FUNDIDO$11.00

TACOS

Asada Tacos$18.00

Cochinita Pibil Tacos$16.00

Chicken Tinga Tacos$16.00

Pollo Pastor Tacos$16.00

Camaron Tacos$18.00

Tacos Hay Por Dios$18.00

Abuela's Fish Tacos$18.00

Al Pastor Tacos$16.00

Campechanos Tacos$17.00

Carnitas Tacos$16.00

SUSHI HAND

Shrimp Tempura$15.00

Salmon Roll Fresh$15.00

Lucky Tuna$15.00

Tropical Salmon$15.00

Spicy Shrimp Tempura$15.00

Vegetarian Sushi$15.00

SEAFOOD

Pescado Frito$46.00

camarones a la diabla$25.00

Salmon Entree$33.00

Salmon Espinacas$33.00

Snapper Zarandeado$55.00

snapper kora$46.00

Shrimp Chile Relleno$17.00

Camarones Ay Por Dios$24.00

ENTREES

Cochinita Pibil Entree$26.00

TULUN$54.00

molcajete$35.00

Pollo a la Plancha$28.00

Carne Asada$30.00

Parilla Ay Por Dios$54.00

arroz con pollo$18.00

Carnitas$18.00

Tlayuda$30.00

mar y tierra$78.00

TOMAHAWK RIBEYE$165.00

Cowbow Ribeye$65.00

Chila-killers chicken$18.00

Chila - Killers Steak$18.00

chori pollo$18.00

arroz con camaron$15.00

valentine menu #2$76.00

valentine dinner 1$92.00

Tomahawk$165.00

VEGETARIAN

Enchiladas de Vegetables$15.00

Sopes$12.00

Enchiladas de Espinacas$15.00

Vegan Quesadilla$16.00

Vegetarian Burrito Bowl$18.00

**TO-GO*$0.00