La Playa Mexican Grille Menu
La Playa Mexican Grille in Port Aransas, TX, offers a vibrant atmosphere with exceptional service. Known for their fresh seafood and Tex-Mex dishes, this restaurant provides a variety of options for every palate. From Island Nachos to Avocado Crab Nest, their starters are a perfect way to begin your dining experience. The main dishes like Cheese Enchiladas, Chicken Verde Enchiladas, and Crispy Tacos showcase the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with a Texan twist. Customers rave about the seafood enchiladas and shrimp tacos, highlighting the freshness and deliciousness of the ingredients. Although they only accept cash, an ATM is available on-site for convenience. With positive reviews praising the food, service, and overall experience, La Playa Mexican Grille is a must-visit destination in Port Aransas.
Bocados
Island Nachos
crispy chips with refried beans, taco meat, chili con queso, jalapenos, and sour cream
Parilla Nachos
crispy chips with refried beans, chili con queso, grilled fajita, beef, chicken or combo, served with jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole
Avocado Crab Nest
half an avocado stuffed with sautéed lump crab meat, topped with melted white cheese, served with pico de gallo and creamy cilantro ranch
Ceviche Tradicional
fresh white fish and shrimp "cooked" in lime juice
Ceviche Verde
fresh white fish and shrimp in a spicy green sauce
Ceviche Campechana
fresh white fish and shrimp in spicy red sauce topped with crab meat and avocado
Cortez Sampler
try all three ceviches!
Quesadillas
grilled fajita beef, chicken or combo with melted white cheese
Shrimp Quesadillas
melted white cheese with shrimp and avocados
Chili Con Queso
creamy cheese dip made with a blend of white cheeses
Queso Ultimo
our chili con queso served with a side of taco meat and pico de gallo
Guacamole
made fresh at your table
Caesar
romaine lettuce tossed in a lemon, caesar dressing topped with house made chili flour tortilla croutons
Tortilla Soup
with chicken and cheese, topped with tortilla strips and fresh avocado
Ensalada y Sopa
Platos Tejanos
Cheese Enchiladas
three, topped with tex - mex gravy
Chicken Enchiladas
three, topped with ranchero sauce
Chicken Verde Enchiladas
three, topped with a zesty roasted tomatillo sauce
Beef Enchiladas
three, topped with tex - mex gravy
Crispy Tacos
three, beef or chicken, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese
Soft Tacos
two, beef or chicken, in a large flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese
El Grande Burrito
frisbee - sized flour tortilla stuffed with beef or chicken and rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, served with chili con queso
Crabmeat Enchiladas
three corn tortillas stuffed with sautéed lump crabmeat and avocados covered with a creamy roasted poblano sauce
Crawfish Enchiladas
three corn tortillas stuffed with sautéed crawfish tails, diced red and green bell peppers and smothered in our creamy chipotle sauce
Enchiladas de Camarones
three corn tortillas stuffed with fresh shrimp and avocado with creamy roasted poblano sauce, a splash of ranchero, and topped with fresh crab meat
Tres Mariscos Enchiladas
The ultimate enchilada experience! With one each crabmeat, shrimp and crawfish enchilada
Del Mar
one enchilada de camarones and one fish taco
Los Primos
one crawfish enchilada and three grilled stuffed shrimp
Tacos Pescado
two grilled fish or shrimp tacos with purple cabbage and pico de gallo, topped with a creamy cilantro dressing
Blackened Tuna Tacos
two served with lettuce and tomato, topped with a peppadew aioli
Scallop Dinner
three U10 scallops grilled, served over peach chipotle sauce
Especiales de Mariscos
Camarones
El Diablo
shrimp sautéed in a spicy red sauce with diced red and green bell peppers
Tequila Ajo
shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and finished with gold tequila
Stuffed Shrimp
bacon-wrapped, stuffed with white cheese and a sliver of serrano pepper
Enchilada Dinner
two cheese enchiladas, a crisp taco, and guacamole
Tres Amigos
three enchiladas, one each cheese, beef and chicken
Spinach Enchiladas
three corn tortillas stuffed with fresh spinach sautéed with garlic and roasted almonds, topped with a creamy roasted poblano sauce
Island Pepper
roasted poblano pepper stuffed with white cheese, wrapped in a fajita steak, topped with ranchero sauce and chili con queso
Especiales de la Casa
De la Parilla
Sizzling Fajitas (For One)
Sizzling Fajitas (For Two)
Parilla Combo (For One)
Parilla Combo (For Two)
Choice of One
crispy beef taco, cheese enchilada, cheese quesadillas, fajitas, grilled shrimp, or grilled fish served with Mexican rice and fat-free refried beans
