La Casita Mexicana Menu Overview - Authentic Mexican cuisine in Bell California
Nestled in the heart of Bell, California, La Casita Mexicana offers a homey and vibrant dining experience inspired by traditional Jalisco cooking. Their menu is a celebration of authentic Mexican flavors, perfectly crafted to delight food lovers and adventurous palates alike.
Starters to awaken your taste buds
Begin your meal with a selection of irresistible starters showcasing rich Mexican cheeses and fresh herbs. The Azteca Cheese Fondue is a highlight, featuring a sumptuous blend of Mexican cheeses, poblano chile slices, cactus, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs wrapped in plantain leaves. For a more herbaceous touch, the Cheese Fondue with Fine Herbs combines Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, and queso cotija with aromatic herbs and crispy corn tortillas for dipping.
- Cheese Fondue With Chorizo: A fiery blend of melted cheese and spicy Mexican chorizo wrapped in tender plantain leaves.
- Fried Cheese: Crispy, golden cheese bites that are a perfect savory nibble.
Mains with traditional richness and bold flavors
Dive into an array of hearty entrees that celebrate Mexico’s diverse culinary heritage. The Traditional Mole Poblano is a must-try, featuring a complex 46-ingredient mole sauce served alongside fragrant Mexican rice. For lovers of layered flavors, the Three Moles Dish offers chicken or pork bathed in mole poblano, green pepian, and red pepian sauces, delivering a symphony of taste.
- Green or Red Pepian (Chicken or Pork): A nutty and spicy sauce made with pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and chiles served with Mexican rice.
- Mole Verde (Chicken or Pork): A vibrant green mole with toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, poblano, and fresh herbs served with white rice.
- Chile En Nogada: A festive stuffed poblano chile with meat, dried fruits, walnuts, and a creamy pecan sauce, topped with pomegranate seeds.
Other standout dishes include the Conquista Plate with thin steak and grilled cactus in chile guajillo sauce, the hearty La Casita Mexicana Carne Asada featuring tender beef steak with salsa mexicana, and the flavorful Fillet of Fish prepared with aromatic herbs and your choice of morita or chipotle chile.
Delightful desserts to end on a sweet note
No Mexican meal is complete without a decadent dessert. La Casita Mexicana offers classic options like their silky House Flan and creative variations such as Flan-eggnog and Flan-Kahlua, infusing traditional custard with festive flavors. For something crispy and comforting, the Churros Con Cajeta deliver cinnamon-sugar fried dough drizzled with luscious caramel sauce.
- Fried Rice Pudding Wraps: Creamy rice pudding wrapped and served with pecan cream sauce.
- Guavas: Fresh guavas served with Mexican-style eggnog for a fruity finish.
- Fried Banana: Sweet fried banana served with a rich pecan cream sauce.
Refreshing drinks and specials
The beverage menu complements the food perfectly with expertly crafted cocktails, including standout margaritas like the famously delicious guava margarita that balances sweetness with a refreshing kick. Guests can also enjoy a selection of fine beers, wines, and freshly brewed Mexican coffee, making every meal a complete cultural experience.
