La Plaza

Salvadorean Mexican Appetizers

Pork Pupusa

Corn tortilla stuffed with pork and cheese. Served with marinated cabbage
$4.95
Bean Pupusa

Corn tortilla stuffed with pork and cheese. Served with marinated cabbage
$4.95
Cheese Pupusa

Corn tortilla stuffed with cheese. Served with marinated cabbage.
$4.95
Yuca con Chicharron

Fried yucca served with pieces of pork and topped with marinated cabbage
$11.95
Tamale de Elote

Sweet corn tamale served with sour cream
$5.95
Platano Frito con Creama y Frijoles

Fried plantain served with refried beans and sour cream
$6.95
Quesadilla

Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, jalapenos and scallions, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
$9.95
Asadita de Res

Very tender grilled strips of skirt steak served on a bed of romaine lettuce and topped with tomatoes
$12.95
Camarones Matamoros

Shrimp sauteed in fresh garlic and white wine sauce, served with slices of french bread
$12.95
Chile con Queso Dip

Mild melted cheese with diced tomatoes, peppers and served in bowl for dipping
$9.50
Chorizo con Queso

Spanish sausage topped with melted cheese and served with 3 warm flour tortillas
$11.95
Nachos

Crispy corn tortilla chips covered with refried beans and melted cheese then topped with jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream
$10.95
Nachos de Carne Asada

Crispy corn tortilla chips covered with refried beans, melted cheese, strips of grilled skirt steak, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream
$18.95
Fiesta Mexicana Sampler

Made for 3 or more people, 1 chicken taquitos, 1 pupusa, quesadilla and steak nachos, served with jalapenos, pica de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
$25.95
Guacamole Dip

Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with fresh guacamole and served with flour tortilla chips
$12.95
Taquitos Dorados

Crispy taquitos filled with chicken or beef, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
$10.95
Quesadilla Azteca de Pollo

Two 8 flour tortillas filled with cheese, grilled chicken breast and jalapenos served with sour cream guacamole and pico de gallo
$12.95
Quesadilla Azteca de Carne

Two 8 flour tortillas filled with cheese, grilled skirt steak and jalapenos served with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo
$13.95
Quesadilla Azteca de Camarones

Two 8 flour tortillas filled with cheese, jalapenos and shrimp
$13.95
La Plaza Fiesta Platter

Serves 8-10 people. Includes steak nachos, taquitos, pupusas, quesadillas, and grilled shrimp
$99.95

Soups

Tortilla Soup

A delicious chicken soup with tomatoes, celery, onions, cheese, avocado and fresh cilantro
$9.95
Rio Grande Soup

A perfect seafood combination including shrimp, mussels, clams and flounder. This soup is made fresh it takes 35 to 40 minutes
$24.95

Salads

Dinner Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, hearts of palm and avocado, served with house dressing on the side
$9.95
La Plaza Salad

Romaine lettuce, avocados, tomatoes, hearts of palm, hard boiled eggs and served with house dressing on the side
$10.95
Fajita Salad de Pollo

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper and onions topped with chicken
$15.95
Fajita Salad de Carne

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper and onions topped with skirt steak
$19.95
Fajita Salad de Camarones

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers and onions topped with shrimp
$20.95

Combinations

1. Chile Relleno, Chicken Tamale and Beef Enchiladas Combination
$17.95
2. Beef and Chicken Enchiladas Combination
$15.95
3. Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Combination
$15.95
4. Beef and Cheese Enchiladas Combination
$15.95
5. Chile Relleno and Cheese Enchiladas Combination
$15.95
6. Chicken Enchilada and Chicken Taco Combination
$15.95
7. Chile Relleno and Chicken Tamale Combination
$15.95
8. Chicken Enchilada and Beef Taco Combination
$15.95
9. Chile Relleno and Chicken Enchilada Combination
$15.95
10. Chicken Tamal and Chicken Enchilada Combination
$15.95
11. Chicken Enchilada and Seafood Enchilada Combination
$17.95
12. Beef Enchilada and Seafood Enchilada Combination
$17.95
13. Chicken, Beef and Cheese Enchilada Combination
$16.95

Tacos

Crispy Shredded Beef Taco
$15.95
Crispy Shredded Chicken Taco
$15.95
Tacos a la Brasa

Soft flour tortillas filled with grilled marinated skirt steak
$19.95
Tacos a la Brasa con Queso Fundido
$20.95
Taco Salad Chicken

A hard taco shell filled with grilled chicken breast, house dressing and cheese, topped with guacamole and sour cream
$15.95
Taco Salad Beef

A hard taco shell filled with grilled beef breast, house dressing and cheese, topped with guacamole and sour cream
$19.95
Taco Salad with Shrimp

A hard taco shell filled with grilled shrimp, house dressing and cheese, topped with guacamole and sour cream
$21.95
Tacos Placeros Chicken

Tender grilled chicken breast served with flour tortillas, lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo
$15.95
Tacos Placeros Beef

Tender grilled skirt steak served with flour tortillas, lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo
$18.95
Tacos Placeros Shrimp

Grilled shrimp served with flour tortillas, lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo
$19.95
Chicken Tamales

2 tamales filled with shredded chicken
$16.95

Vegetarian

El Cuscatleco Vegetariano

1 tamale de elote, fried yucca and cheese pupusa, served with rice and beans
$16.95
Vegetable Burrito

Flour tortilla with a savory filling
$14.95
Bean Enchilada

Stuffed tortilla topped with chili sauce
$14.95
Bean Burrito

Flour tortilla with a savory filling
$14.95
Bean Chimichanga

Tortilla stuffed with a savory filling and deep fried
$14.95
Bean Tacos

Folded tortilla with beans
$14.95
Cheese Enchilada

Stuffed tortilla topped with chili sauce
$14.95
Cheese Quesadilla

Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half
$14.95
Spinach Quesadilla

Cooked tortilla that is filled with spinach and folded in half
$14.95
Chiles Rellenos

Stuffed chili pepper
$16.95

Fajitas

Chicken Fajita
$20.95
Beef Fajita
$24.95
Shrimp Fajita
$25.95
Vegetable Fajitas
$17.95
Chicken and Beef Fajita
$22.95
Beef and Shrimp Fajitas
$24.95
Chicken and Shrimp Fajita
$23.95
Fajita Suprema Fajita

Chicken, beef and shrimp
$26.95

Chimichangas

Chicken Chimichanga

Flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken
$15.95
Beef Chimichanga

Flour tortilla filled with shredded beef
$18.95
Seafood Chimichanga

Shrimp and scallops
$21.95

Burritos y Enchiladas

Beef Burrito

Shredded beef covered with homemade red chile sauce and melted cheese
$16.95
Chicken Burrito

Shredded chicken covered with homemade green tomatillo sauce and melted cheese
$15.95
Ground Beef Burrito

Covered with special red chile and melted cheese.
$15.95
Seafood Burrito

Shrimp and scallops covered with ranchera sauce and melted cheese
$21.95
Burrito de Pechuga Asada

Burrito filled with grilled chicken breast topped with red chile sauce and melted cheese
$17.95
Burrito de Carne Asada

Burrito filled with grilled skirt steak topped with red chile sauce and melted cheese
$20.95
Beef Enchilada

Shredded beef covered with our homemade red chile sauce and melted cheese
$15.95
Ground Beef Enchilada

Covered with special red chile sauce and melted cheese
$15.95
Chicken Enchilada

Shredded chicken covered with our homemade green tomatillo sauce and melted cheese
$15.95
Seafood Enchilada

Shrimp and scallops covered with ranchera sauce and melted cheese
$21.95

Specialties

El Ayudante Specialty

Grilled platter of chicken breast, steak, jumbo shrimp, salmon and spare ribs served with diablo butter
$59.95
El Cuscatleco Specialty

1 pupusa, 1 tamale de pollo and fried yucca, served with refried beans and mexican rice
$17.95
Pollo Tamaulipas Specialty

1/2 of chicken, grilled and covered with onions, green peppers and tomatoes
$19.95
Pollo el Carbonero Specialty

1/2 roasted chicken covered with sauteed onions
$19.95
Pollo Laredo Specialty

Grilled chicken breast with tomatoes, onions, green peppers and tomatoes
$19.95
Parrillada Salvadorena Specialty

Steak, shrimp and chorizo served with garlic and wine butter sauce
$30.95
Parrillada Mexicana Specialty

Steak, chicken and chorizo served with garlic and wine butter sauce, with a side of Black Beans and white rice
$29.95
Plato de Costilla Specialty

Spare ribs with side of Black beans and white rice
$21.95
Mar y Tierra Specialty

New york strip grilled to order and topped with shrimp sauteed in garlic butter sauce, with a side of Black beans and white rice
$31.95
Camarones a la Diabla Specialty

Grilled shrimp with garlic, olive oil in a spicy sauce, with a side of black beans and white rice
$26.95
Camarones Rio Bravo Specialty

Sizzling butterfly jumbo shrimp cooked al horno with diablo sauce
$31.95
Mariscado Puerto Escondido Specialty

A combo of shrimp, scallops, squid clams and fish, sauteed with red pimentos, green peppers, onions and tomatoes
$31.95
Mariscos Azteca Specialty

Shrimp and scallops sauteed with onions, green peppers and red pimientos
$27.95
Camarones Reynosa Specialty

Large shrimp sauteed with tampico butter sauce and served over rice
$25.95
Salmon del Rey Specialty

8 oz. Grilled fillet of salmon, covered with cancun sauce
$26.95
Salmon Primavera Specialty

8 oz. Grilled fillet of salmon topped with scallops shrimp, carrots and zucchini
$32.95
Steak el Chivo Specialty

Marinated fajita steak grilled and served with mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
$27.95
Lomo Saltado Specialty

Grilled strips of steak with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, celery, jalapeno, cilantro and potatoes
$27.95
Carne Tampiquena Specialty

Grilled marinated steak served with mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and your choice of a tamale or cheese enchilada
$27.95
Bistec Asado Encebollado Specialty

10 oz. New york center cut sirloin steak, charcoal broiled and topped with sauteed spanish onions
$27.95
Masitas de Chancho Specialty

Morsels of pork roasted in Spanish style sauce with grilled onions
$22.95
La Carreta Steak Specialty

Tender outside skirt steak with a pupusa and cabbage on top served with yellow rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
$27.95
Camarones al Puerto Specialty

Extra jumbo shrimps with the shell on grilled topped with henry seafood cream safron sauce served with black beans and white rice
$26.95
Surf And Turf for 2

Delicious Angus fillet mignon grilled to your taste fresh grilled salmon broiled lobster and Shrimp with white rice black beans and a mixed green salad.
$59.95
Surf And Turf for 4

Delicious Angus fillet mignon grilled to your taste fresh grilled salmon broiled lobster and Shrimp with white rice black beans and a mixed green salad.
$114.95
Grilled Salmon

capped with fresh spinach lemon and butter sauce mixed green salad with black beans and white rice.
$23.95
Deep Fried Turkey

Special of the Day! Deep Fried Turkey served With Mashed Potatoes,Green Beans,Black Beans,Rice, Green salad, and a Flan for Dessert.
$36.95

Side Orders

Guacamole

A creamy dip made from avocado
$6.95
Sour Cream
$1.95
Tortillas

Flat unleavened flatbread
$1.95
Black Beans
$3.50
Refried Beans
$3.50
White Rice
$3.50
Shredded Cheese
$1.50
Jalapeno
$1.50
Chips & Salsa

Fried corn tortilla chips servedwith fresh salsa made in house.
$5.00
Chips
$2.50
Salsa

Fresh tomatoes sauce
$2.50

Kids Ninos up to 12 years old

Kid's Shredded Beef Enchilada

Stuffed tortilla topped with chili sauce
$11.95
Kid's Shredded Chicken Enchilada

Stuffed tortilla topped with chili sauce
$11.95
Kid's Cheese Enchilada

Stuffed tortilla topped with chili sauce
$10.95
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla

Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half
$10.95
Kid's Soft Melted Cheese Taco
$10.95
Kid's Shredded Chicken Taco Crispy
$11.95
Kid's Shredded Beef Taco Crispy
$11.95

Desserts

Sopapillas
$9.95
Sopapillas a la Mode

Lightly fried dough, sweetened with honey and cinnamon
$11.95
Cajeta

Ice cream with coconut sauce
$7.95
Flan
$7.95
Chocolate Ice Cream
$5.95
Vanilla Ice Cream
$5.95
Sweet Plantains With Honey

Delicious fried plantains with Honey.
$6.50

Non Alcoholic Drinks

Juice
$4.00
Peregrino
$4.50
Soda
$3.95
Tonic Water
$3.95
Tamarindo
$4.00
Horchata
$4.00
Jarritos
$4.00
Virgin Pia Colada

Virgin pia colada (No Alcohol)
$7.95
Virgin Lime Margarita

Virgin Lime Margarita (No Alcohol)
$7.95
Virgin Strawberry Margarita

Virgin Strawberry Margarita (No Alcohol)
$7.95
Perrier
$3.95
Maranon ( cashews)
$4.00
Jamaica
$4.00
Spring water
$2.50

Alcoholic Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Margaritas Glass

Regular. Must be 21 to purchase.
$11.95
Sangria

Glass. Must be 21 to purchase.
$10.95
Bottle of Wine

Red, white, pinot Grigio, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc. Must be 21 to purchase.
$32.95
Margarita Glass

El Jefe Jos Cuervo. Must be 21 to purchase.
$12.95
Pina Colada Glass

Pina Colada. Must be 21 to purchase.
$12.95
Margarita Regular

Half pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$23.95
Margarita El Jefe Jose Cuervo

Half pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$25.95
Margarita del Rey 1800 with Grand Marnier

Half pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$29.95
Margarita del 1800 with Grand Marnier

Full pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$51.95
Margarita El Valiente 1800 with Cointreau

Half pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$29.95
Strawberry Margarita

Half pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$25.95
Strawberry Daiquiri

Half pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$25.95
Margarita Patron Cadillac

Half pitcher. Must be 21 to purchase.
$34.95
Beers

Heineken, Dos XX Dark, Dos XX Larger, Sol, Tecate, Modelo Especial, Corona, Corona Light, Pacifico, Negra Modelo Dark, Pilsener, Victoria, Suprema , Miller Light, Bud Light. Must be 21 to purchase.
$7.50
Tequila

Patron Silver Shots. Must be 21 to purchase.
$12.95

New Salvadoran Dishes

Henry's Paella

A combination of shrimps, scallops, mussels, clams, squid and flounder served over saffron rice.
$30.95
Tacos de Carnitas

2 soft corn tortillas with grilled pork, lettuce, pico de gallo and cheese, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole and sour cream.
$17.95
Fish Tacos

2 soft corn tortillas with grilled fish, lettuce, pico de gallo and cheese, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole and sour cream.
$18.95
Pork Fajitas

Served with refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, warm fresh and flour tortillas.
$19.95

Weekend Only

Burrito Sonora

Scramble egg with chorizo, green pepper, tomatoes and onion, served with rice, refried beans, sour cream, lettuce and pico de Gallo.
$13.95
Huevos Rancheros

Served with rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce and pico de Gallo.
$14.95
Fish Taco Special

2 fish tacos Served with yellow rice, refried beans, gaucamole, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo.
$18.95

Rima F.

★★★★★

Oct 11, 2024

Really delicious Mexican combo lunch and lovely atmosphere!Will return again when in town

James M.

★☆☆☆☆

Feb 3, 2025

Ever since I started coming to DC and the Eastern market area.. we've been going to La Plaza.. told long stories about the neighborhood foundations support of this restaurant and it's hallowed place in the community, and I saw it. We received great service over the years good food and fond memories.. Last night was completely different. The restaurant was a little full at 6:50pm when we walked in, looked like a couple bigger gatherings were there they cleaned off a small table for two people literally right next to the bar. For the next hour and 15 minutes every person who walked by that table bumped me. The servers and the busboy.. each guest.. everyone every time. It made waiting 20 minutes just to get an order in excruciating. We waited so long they brought us another basket of chips. 40 minutes into the whole experience they finally bring us a plate that looked like it had a salad thrown at it and whatever stuck to the plate went out to the table. The span between the salad and the entrees was better but my food came out cold. Tacos A La Brasa is a couple pieces of meat wrapped in a tortilla.. with a side of beans and rice.. I waited almost an hour for a plate so simple it should be almost impossible to serve cold.. but they managed it. My dining partner ordered pork fajitas. Which came out of course sizzling and steaming. Looked good but was a bit tough and chewy. We were seated directly in the middle of the restaurant I could see most of the service and there is something when you see every other table receive a smile and handshakes.. hugs or small moments of community building, and we couldn't get the check to our table to save our lives.. we had to ask for it 3 times.. then had to track down a server to pay the bill. After an hour and twenty minutes and a hundred dollars for dinner, I was completely disappointed. It's overpriced and a shadow of what it used to be. If you go I hope you enjoy yourself, I hope that my experience is unique and that others continue to enjoy the place. That they just had an off night. It's hard to leave critical feedback for such a local business, I hope they can hear it and I Hope they care enough to address these issues.

Hannah A.

★★★☆☆

Aug 30, 2024

First time here(visiting from Milwaukee), the papusa was out of this world flavorful. My girlfriend's food was good, however the beans had no flavor.Vibes and service were amazing . Highly recommend the papusas.

Amanda Y.

★★★★☆

Jun 9, 2024

I wouldn't order the Mexican food here, but the Salvadoran food is not bad. The pate I got came with a palisade, plantains, rice, beans, and a couple other things. A little overpriced. Service and ambiance were quick casual vibes. Nothing amazing, but nothing bad to be sure!

Oliver A.

★★★★★

May 25, 2024

Loved this place. A little dark but inside is super clean including the bathroom. We loved the service they were so friendly and attentive attentive. The food was delicious. This is now my new go to spot for Mexican and Salvadoran food.

Paul G.

★★★★☆

Aug 21, 2024

Love that the staff remembers us and give attentive energy towards our entry.. I feel they do this to everyone and that is a plus for any business. You making your customer happy is essential to a long lasting establishment. I'm always here for a quick Cuba libre or margarita. My lady always wants a pupusa and I've come to love the yuka and chicharron. I've been eating here for the past 3 years never been a disappointment.

Kirk B.

★★★★☆

May 11, 2022

Appreciate La Plaza is open a little later than other places. Additional bonus when opened late and have great tasting food and good service. Not sure if it was due to how late we went in, but it wasn't too busy in the restaurant that is decorated with some cool flair. We were asked for drink orders fairly quickly and beverages and food were provided in a timely manner. To start your meal, highly recommend ordering the papusas. Best papusas that I have had in the area.

Rose S.

★★★★★

Apr 26, 2024

We live around the block and La Plaza has become our staple restaurant. The food is great! Love the queso and Fajitas! Our Marg glasses are never empty! The family here is what makes this place special!!! Cant recommend enough

Kathleen M.

★★★☆☆

Oct 13, 2024

Vegetarian burrito: no. It was fajita vegetables like carrots broccoli and peppers thrown into an uncooked flour tortilla. No cheese. Some refried beans and yellow rice on the side.

Jess R.

★★★★★

Sep 14, 2024

I don't leave reviews often, but my boyfriend and I have said "I can't believe how good dinner was" at least 10 times since going to La Plaza. Casual spot, but very quick and attentive service! The pork tacos were delicious and our margs were never empty. We will absolutely be back!

La Plaza

Menu

Salvadorean Mexican Appetizers

Pork Pupusa

Bean Pupusa

Cheese Pupusa

Yuca con Chicharron

Tamale de Elote

Platano Frito con Creama y Frijoles

Quesadilla

Asadita de Res

Camarones Matamoros

Chile con Queso Dip

Chorizo con Queso

Nachos

Nachos de Carne Asada

Fiesta Mexicana Sampler

Guacamole Dip

Taquitos Dorados

Quesadilla Azteca de Pollo

Quesadilla Azteca de Carne

Quesadilla Azteca de Camarones

La Plaza Fiesta Platter

Soups

Tortilla Soup

Rio Grande Soup

Salads

Dinner Salad

La Plaza Salad

Fajita Salad de Pollo

Fajita Salad de Carne

Fajita Salad de Camarones

Combinations

1. Chile Relleno, Chicken Tamale and Beef Enchiladas Combination

2. Beef and Chicken Enchiladas Combination

3. Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Combination

4. Beef and Cheese Enchiladas Combination

5. Chile Relleno and Cheese Enchiladas Combination

6. Chicken Enchilada and Chicken Taco Combination

7. Chile Relleno and Chicken Tamale Combination

8. Chicken Enchilada and Beef Taco Combination

9. Chile Relleno and Chicken Enchilada Combination

10. Chicken Tamal and Chicken Enchilada Combination

11. Chicken Enchilada and Seafood Enchilada Combination

12. Beef Enchilada and Seafood Enchilada Combination

13. Chicken, Beef and Cheese Enchilada Combination

Tacos

Crispy Shredded Beef Taco

Crispy Shredded Chicken Taco

Tacos a la Brasa

Tacos a la Brasa con Queso Fundido

Taco Salad Chicken

Taco Salad Beef

Taco Salad with Shrimp

Tacos Placeros Chicken

Tacos Placeros Beef

Tacos Placeros Shrimp

Chicken Tamales

Vegetarian

El Cuscatleco Vegetariano

Vegetable Burrito

Bean Enchilada

Bean Burrito

Bean Chimichanga

Bean Tacos

Cheese Enchilada

Cheese Quesadilla

Spinach Quesadilla

Chiles Rellenos

Fajitas

Chicken Fajita

Beef Fajita

Shrimp Fajita

Vegetable Fajitas

Chicken and Beef Fajita

Beef and Shrimp Fajitas

Chicken and Shrimp Fajita

Fajita Suprema Fajita

Chimichangas

Chicken Chimichanga