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Mexican Menu in Arcata
Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill keeps the Mexican menu Arcata diners come for organized in clear sections. The list moves from Buy 1, Get 1 Free and Rita's Specials to A La Carte, Combinations, and Appetizers, so the page reads like a working guide to how the kitchen groups plates and starters.
The menu includes built plates and smaller orders. Super Burrito ANY MEAT, Two Enchiladas, and Two Tacos sit beside Taco Salad, Tostada, and Torta Sandwich, while Jalapeño Poppers and Guacamole Regular cover the starter side. Carne Asada and Baja Fish Taco show the range within the main dishes, and Tortillas appear on the list for diners building a meal around them. For a broader look at the restaurant itself, see the Arcata location page.
For anyone comparing Mexican dishes in Arcata, this Arcata restaurant menu shows a kitchen that splits its food into easy choices. Some sections point to combinations. Others keep items separate. The result is a menu that lets a diner move from snacks to a full plate without guessing where each order belongs.
Buy 1, Get 1 Free
Super Burrito ANY MEAT
Packed with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lettuce in our homemade flour tortillas. 2 BURRITOS FOR $20$ DOLLARS ANY MEAT
$19.99
Rita's Specials
Taco Salad
A crisped bowl-shaped flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and olives
$18.20
Carne Asada
Tender steak seasoned with lime, salt, and pepper grilled and garnished with guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas. A la Diabla (very spicy) or verde upon request
$24.70
Chimichanga
A crisped homemade flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat and beans covered with lettuce, cheese sour cream, guacamole and olives
$18.20
Super Taco
a large taco in a deep-fried flour tortilla. Your choice of filling. Includes lettuce, cheese, tomato, guacamole, olives, sour cream, and mild salsa
$18.20
Enchiladas De Harina
Two flour tortillas filled with your choice of meat, in our special enchilada sauce. Garnished with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and olives and served with rice and beans
$22.10
Craig's Special
Burrito Verde with your choice of filling, rice and beans
$18.20
Chile Verde
Tender chunks of pork cooked in bell peppers, onions, tomatillos and a combination of spices served with rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas
$22.10
Fajita Quesadilla Especial
Your choice of chicken or beef fajitas grilled with bell peppers, onions, and cheese in our homemade flour tortillas, garnished with sour cream and guacamole
$24.70
Veggie Quesadilla
One homemade flour tortilla filled with cheese, olives, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce
$18.20
Super Tostada
Crispy corn tortilla covered with a generous portion of your choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomato salsa, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and olives
$18.20
Flautas
Deep-fried corn or flour tortillas filled with your choice of meats, garnished with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and olives.
$18.20
Jalapeño Fajitas
Spicy Chicken or beef fajitas with grilled jalapeno slices served with rice, beans, and a garnish of sour cream and guacamole
$24.70
Huarache
A sandal-shaped corn tortilla topped with your choice of filling beans, nopales, salsa, cilantro, onions, queso fresco, and sour cream
$27.30
Queso Fresco Quesadillas
Three corn tortillas filled with premium Loleta Cheese Co. Queso Fresco. Served with rice, black beans, and pico de gallo
$20.80
Enchiladas De Queso Fresco
Two enchiladas with premium Loleta Cheese Co. Queso Fresco. Served with rice and beans and garnished with sour cream and guacamole
$22.10
Milanesa
Mexican-style breaded chicken breast garnished with guacamole and sour cream and served with rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas
$23.40
Mole Enchilada
Two-mole enchiladas with your choice of filling
$19.50
Fajitas
Your choice of fajitas simmered with bell peppers, onions slices, served with rice, beans and your choice of tortillas
$24.70
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken, greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and with dressing
$17.67
Albondigas
Mexican meatballs. Choice of corn or flour tortilla.
$19.50
Mexican Pizza
A crisped tortilla served with beans, melted cheese, fresh jalapeños, bell peppers, two homemade salsas, olives, tomatoes, and topped with sour cream and guacamole
$18.20
Julie's Special
Three rolled flour tacos filled with beef, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, and guacamole. Garnished with fresh lettuce
$19.50
Tacos De Harina
Two soft tacos served on homemade flour tortillas with your choice of filling, cilantro, onion, and tomato salsa. Includes rice and beans
$22.10
Lynn's Special
Bowl of chile verde, three soft carnitas tacos, onions, cilantro, tomatillo salsa, tomatoes, and sour cream
$24.70
Chile Colorado
Lean pieces of beef simmered in a blend of spices in a warm sauce, served with rice, beans and your choice of tortillas
$22.10
Plato De Barbacoa
Beef served with cilantro, onions, fresh jalapeños, and your choice of tortillas
$23.40
Quesadilla Especial
Two homemade flour tortillas with your choice of meat added to melted cheese, onions, and cilantro, cut into slices and garnished with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and olives
$20.80
Bistec A La Mexicana
Tender steak in Rita's hacienda-style salsa. Served with rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas
$27.30
Enchiladas With Chipotle
Two enchiladas served with your choice of filling smothered with spicy chipotle sauce and melted cheese. Served with rice and beans
$22.10
Mole Poblano
Chicken breast simmered in mole, served with rice and your choice of tortillas
$24.70
Enchiladas Family Sampler
Six enchiladas with beef, chicken, tinga, ground beef, chile verde, and chile Colorado fillings served with a side of rice and beans and garnished with lettuce, sour cream and guacamole
$29.90
Veggie Fajitas
Grilled bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, fresh spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and your choice of tortillas
$24.70
Los Grande Tacos
Two full-sized tacos on corn tortillas with your choice of meat and garnished with cilantro, onions, and salsa. Served with a side of rice and beans
$22.10
Posole
A traditional favorite Mexican soup made with pork and hominy in red broth. Served with accompaniments and your choice of tortillas
$19.50
Vegan Salad
Spring-mix chorizo tofu, black beans, pico de gallo, & guacamole. (sour cream and cheese on request)
$19.50
Tacos De Pollo Asado
Two large grilled chicken tacos with cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and salsa served with rice and beans
$19.50
A La Carte
Tortillas
Two flour or three corn tortillas.
$3.90
Tostada
Served with rice and beans.
$11.70
Baja Fish Taco
Fried fish on a soft corn tortilla, typically includes pico de gallo, lettuce, and a creamy chipotle sauce.
$6.50
Bowl Of Chile
Made with your choice of Chile Verde or Chile Colorado
$10.40
Extra Chips & Salsa
Crispy corn tortilla chips accompanied by a freshly prepared salsa, typically includes a blend of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
$2.60
Corn Quesadilla
Two corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, typically includes a blend of cheeses.
$3.90
Black Beans & Rice
Rice and Beans Black beans paired with steamed rice. Available in half or full portion sizes.
$5.20
Small Side Of Sauce (3oz)
3oz side of sauce. Options include Verde, Mole, Chipotle, Relleno, or Chupacabras.
$2.60
Enchilada
Served with rice and beans.
$6.50
Taco
Choice of soft or crispy taco shell with traditional fillings.
$5.20
Side Of Filling Option
Carne Asada, Barbacoa, Chorizo, Al Pastor, Adobada, Carnitas, and many more including vegetarian and vegan options.
$10.40
Chile Relleno
Stuffed pepper with a tantalizing filling, perfect for those craving the essence of Mexican cuisine.
$9.10
Flour Quesadilla
Small, Large, Small with Meat, or Large with Meat.
$6.50
Corn Quesadilla
Two corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, typically includes a blend of traditional Mexican cheeses.
$3.90
Beans & Rice
Rice and beans. Available in half or full portions.
$5.20
Black Beans & Rice
Rice and black beans. Option of half or full size.
$5.20
Tamale
Served with rice and beans.
$6.50
Small Side Of Sauce (3oz)
Verde, Mole, Chipotle, Relleno, or Chupacabras. 3oz portion.
$2.60
Combinations
Two Enchiladas
Enchiladas with choice of rice and beans or fries.
$19.50
Two Tacos
Served with rice and beans or fries.
$19.50
Torta Sandwich
A large sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, guac, mayo, & your choice of filling served with fries
$19.50
Chile Relleno
Served with rice and beans.
$17.67
Quesabirria Tacos
Served with rice and beans.
$19.50
Taco, Enchiladas
Taco, enchiladas with choice of rice and beans or fries.
$18.20
One Tamale
Red or green Chicken, veggie, vegan
$15.60
One Tostada
Tostada with a side of rice and beans or fries.
$19.50
Plato De Carne
Your choice of meat garnished with guacamole and sour cream served with your choice of tortillas
$20.80
Grande Combo
One tamale, one enchilada, one taco, and one chile relleno
$24.70
New York Steak
Served with grilled onions, rice, beans, avocado with tortillas, fries, or salad
$33.79
Small Meal Combo
Your choice of a bean and cheese burrito, flour quesadilla, taco or enchilada
$11.70
Appetizers
Jalapeño Poppers
6 cream cheese filled peppers
$10.40
Guacamole Regular
Savor the fresh and vibrant flavors of our homemade guacamole, a classic Mexican favorite that delights the senses with every bite. Our guacamole is crafted from ripe, hand-mashed avocados, perfectly blended with a hint of zesty lime juice to brighten up the palate. Finely chopped onions and diced tomatoes add a satisfying crunch and freshness, while freshly minced cilantro infuses a burst of herbal notes. For a touch of heat, we've included just the right amount of jalapeños. A pinch of garlic and a sprinkle of sea salt bring all the flavors together, making this guacamole an irresistible appetizer or side.
$6.50
Guacamole (Small)
Savor the fresh and vibrant flavors of our homemade guacamole, a classic Mexican favorite that delights the senses with every bite. Our guacamole is crafted from ripe, hand-mashed avocados, perfectly blended with a hint of zesty lime juice to brighten up the palate. Finely chopped onions and diced tomatoes add a satisfying crunch and freshness, while freshly minced cilantro infuses a burst of herbal notes. For a touch of heat, we've included just the right amount of jalapeños. A pinch of garlic and a sprinkle of sea salt bring all the flavors together, making this guacamole an irresistible appetizer or side.
$5.00
Grande Sampler
Poppers, nachos, quesadillas, sour cream, and guacamole
$19.50
Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, fresh lime juice, garnished with fresh avocado.
$19.50
Chipotle Wing
SPICY Boneless wings covered in choice of sauce. Served with dressing.
$13.00
Chips And Cheese
Crispy tortilla chips with melted cheese. Available in small or large portion sizes.
$9.10
Sour Cream
Sour cream served as a creamy accompaniment, often enhancing the flavors of traditional Mexican appetizers.
$5.20
Jalapeños
Spicy jalapeño peppers. Choice of pickled or fresh.
$3.90
Pico De Gallo
Fresh and zesty salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of spice.
$6.50
Mango Salsa
A vibrant blend of ripe mango, jalapeño, white onion, red bell pepper, and a hint of lime.
$6.50
Super Nachos
Chips, beans, melted cheese, tomatoes, olives, sour cream and guacamole
$13.00
Super Nachos With Meat
Tortilla chips topped with cheese and meat. Available in small and large sizes.
$15.60
Carne Asada Nacho Fries
Fries, melted cheese, carne asada steak, guacamole, and sour cream
$15.60
Dipper's Delight
Guacamole, sour cream, beans with melted cheese and pico de gallo
$11.70
Dishes
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Chipotle Burrito -
Veggie FajitasGrilled bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, fresh spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and your choice of tortillas
$24.70 -
Wet Burrito -
Pitcher of Margarita -
Chipotle Super Burrito -
San Antonio Nachos -
Fried Fish Tacos -
Vegan Chorizo Tofu Burrito -
Two Taco Plate -
Tacos De Carne Asada -
Steak Ranchero -
Ceviche Tostada De Camaron -
Menudo Soup -
Tacos De Al Pastor -
Milanesa De Pollo -
Mango Margarita -
OH My Goodness -
Pink Paradise Margarita
