Taqueria La Nortena Menu (Update 2025)
Taqueria La Nortena, located in Brooklyn, NY, offers a wide range of flavorful Mexican dishes. From appetizing nachos with various toppings to an extensive selection of tacos, including options like carne asada, al pastor, and shrimp, this restaurant caters to all tastes. The quesadillas, such as the chicken and steak varieties, are served with salad or rice and beans, providing a satisfying meal. Customers rave about the authentic flavors and generous portions, with the birria burrito and chile relleno torta being particular favorites. The relaxed, casual atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for both group gatherings and late-night meals. With friendly staff and quick service, Taqueria La Nortena delivers a traditional taqueria experience with a modern twist. Whether you're a taco lover or looking for a hearty Mexican meal, this restaurant is a must-try in the area.
Appetizers
Nachos with Meat
Chips, beans, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeno, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and choice of meat.
Nachos Regulares
No meat. Chips, beans, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeno, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Nachos a la Nortena
Choice of meat with peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Nachos Texanos
Chicken, beef, and sliced avocado.
Veggie Nachos
Peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
chicken fingers
Served with fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Wings with French Fries
Fried Calamari
Taco de Carne Asada
Steak.
Taco al Pastor
Spicy pork with pineapple.
Taco de Pollo Asado
Chicken.
Taco de birria de rez
Steak birria taco with tortilla dipped in consome sauce
Taco de Chorizo
Spicy sausage.
Taco de Camaron
Shrimp.
Taco de Carnitas
Fried pork.
Taco de Tinga
Chicken in special sauce.
Taco Vegetariano
Veggie.
Taco de Pescado
Fish.
Taco de Barbacoa
Lamb.
Taco de Suadero
Shredded beef.
Taco de Lengua
Beef tongue.
Taco de Carne Enchilada
Spicy pork.
Taco de Cecina
Salted beef.
Taco Arabe
Spicy pork in a flour tortilla.
Tacos
Quesadillas
Quesadillas de Pollo
4 chicken quesadillas. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Quesadillas de Bistec
4 steak quesadillas. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Quesadillas de Queso
4 cheese quesadillas. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Quesadillas Mixtas
Chicken, beef, and cheese. 4 quesadillas served with salad or rice and beans.
Quesadilla de Mushroom
4 pieces of mushroom quesadillas topped with Sourcream and cheese . Served with a side of your choice
Quesadilla Huitlacoche
Burrito de Carne Asada
Steak. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Pollo Asado
Chicken. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito al Pastor
Spicy pork with pineapple. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito Loco de Birria
BURRITO LOADED W/ BIRRIA MEAT AND CONSOME(SOUP) INCLUDED
Burrito Vegetariano
Veggie. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Hongos (MUSHROOM)
LOADED MUSHROOM BURRITO W/ Rice/beans/guacamole/pico/sourcream/cheese
Burrito de Tinga
Chicken with chipotle sauce. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Camaron
Shrimp. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Carne Enchilada
Spicy beef. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Chorizo
Spicy sausage. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Barbacoa
Lamb. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Carnitas
Fried pork. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Cecina
Salted beef. Served with salad or rice and beans.
Burrito de Saudero
Burritos
Tortas (Sandwiches)
Torta de Milanesa de Pollo
Breaded chicken cutlet torta with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, beans, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, jalapeos, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Carne Asada
Beef. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta Cubana
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta con Queso Blanco
Cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Chile Relleno
Stuffed poblano pepper. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Carnitas
Fried pork. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Pollo Asado
Chicken. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta al Pastor
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Chorizo
Spicy sausage. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Bistec Entero
Steak. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Milanesa de Res
Breaded beef. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Jamon
Ham. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Carne Enchilada
Spicy pork. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Pierna
Pork leg. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Lengua
Beef tongue torta with lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapeos, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta de Cecina
Salted beef. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Torta con Queso de Puerco
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
Plato de Carne Asada
Grilled beef. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Pollo Asado
Grilled chicken. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Mole Poblano
Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Camarones a la Diabla
Shrimp in extremely hot sauce. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Pollo a la Mexicana
Grilled chicken with onion, pepper, and tomatoes. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Bistec a la Mexicana
Grilled beef with onion, pepper, and tomatoes. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Camarones al Ajo
Shrimp in garlic sauce. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato al Pastor
Spicy pork with pineapple. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Salmon a la Nortena
Shrimp, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Barbacoa
Lamb. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Milanesa
Choice of chicken, beef or pork. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Bistec Encebollado
Grilled beef with onion. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Coctel de Camaron
Shrimp cocktail.
Plato de Parrillada Nortena
Beef, chicken, shrimp, and spicy pork. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Chiles Rellenos
Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Huachinango Frito
Fried red snapper. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Lengua
Beef tongue. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Bistec Ranchero
Grilled onions and cheese. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato con Adobo de Puerco
Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Bistec Tampiquena
Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Carne Enchilada
Spicy pork. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Carnitas
Fried pork. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Cecina
Salted beef. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Mar y Tierra
Beef, chicken, and shrimp. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Mojarra Frita
Fried porgy. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Pollo Frito
Fried chicken. Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Plato de Bistec Tampiqueno
Served with salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Mexican Dishes
Enchiladas
Enchiladas de Pollo
Chicken.
Enchiladas Mixtas
Chicken, beef, and cheese.
Enchiladas Suizas
Enchiladas con Queso
Cheese.
Enchiladas de Res
Steak (no rib eye).
Enchiladas de Camaron
Shrimp.
Deluxe Cheeseburger
Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and french fries.
Cheeseburger
Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles.
La Mexicana Burger Deluxe
With jalapeno, fried onion, grilled tomato, and avocado. Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles.
Deluxe Beef Burger
Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and french fries.
La Nortena Burger Deluxe
With pepper, onion, mozzarella cheese, and mushroom. Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles.
Beef Burger
Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles.
Burgers
Flautas
Flautas de Pollo
3 chicken flautas. Served with choice of salad or rice and beans.
Flautas de Bistec
3 steak flautas. Served with choice of salad or rice and beans.
Flautas de Queso
3 cheese flautas. Served with choice of salad or rice and beans.
Flautas Mixtas
Chicken, beef, and cheese flautas. Served with choice of salad or rice and beans.
Chimichanga de Res
Steak. Served with red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Chimichanga de Pollo
Chicken. Served with red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Chimichanga al Pastor
Spicy pork with pineapple. Served with red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Chimichanga de Chorizo
Spicy sausage. Served with red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Chimichanga de Carnitas
Fried pork. Served with red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Chimichanga de Cecina
Salted beef. Served with red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Chimichangas
Tostadas
Tostada de Bistec
Steak. 3 flat fried tortillas with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Tostada de Pollo
Chicken. 3 flat fried tortillas with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Tostada al Pastor
Spicy pork. 3 flat fried tortillas with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Tostada With Meat
3 Flat fried tortillas with beans , lettuce , sour cream , cheese , pico de Gallo and guacamole.
Regular Tostada
No meat. 3 flat fried tortillas with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Tostada de Chorizo
Spicy sausage. 3 flat fried tortillas with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Tostada de Cecina
Salted beef. 3 flat fried tortillas with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Chilaquiles al Pastor
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried then simmered in a sauce of your choice. These Chilaquiles have topped with al pastor meat (spicy pork with pineapple), onions, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Chilaquiles de Bistec
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried then simmered in a sauce of your choice. Bistec (grilled steak) chilaquiles are topped with onions, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Chilaquiles de Cecina
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried then simmered in a sauce of your choice. Cecina (salted beef) chilaquiles are topped with onions, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Chilaquiles de Chorizo
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried then simmered in a sauce of your choice. Chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage) chilaquiles are topped with onions, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Chilaquiles de Pollo Asado
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried then simmered in a sauce of your choice. Pollo asado (grilled chicken) chilaquiles are topped with onions, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Regular Chilaquiles (No Meat)
No meat. Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried then simmered in a sauce of your choice. Chilaquiles are topped with onions, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Chilaquiles
Sopes
Sopes with Meat (3 pcs)
3 pieces
Regular Sopes
Huaraches with Meat
Pick the meat of your choice. Huarache is a popular Mexican dish consisting of masa dough cooked and then topped with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, avocado, and radish garnish.
Regular Huaraches
Huarache is a popular Mexican dish consisting of masa dough cooked and then topped with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, avocado, and radish garnish.
Huaraches with Veggies
Veggie Huarache sauted peppers, mushrooms, and onions. Huarache is a popular Mexican dish consisting of masa dough cooked and then topped with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, avocado, and radish garnish.
Huaraches
Fajitas a la Nortena y Alambres
Fajitas de Pollo
Chicken. Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Fajitas de Res
Steak (rib eye). Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Fajitas Mixtas
Chicken, steak, and shrimp. Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Fajitas de Camaron
Shrimp. Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Alambres de Pollo
Chicken topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Alambres de Res
Steak topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Alambres Mixtas
Chicken, steak, and shrimp topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Alambres de Camaron
Shrimp topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with rice, beans, salad, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.
Cemita de Milanesa
Breaded meat. With quesillo, avocado, papalo, chipotle, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Cemita de Carne Asada
Beef. With quesillo, avocado, papalo, chipotle, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Cemita de Cecina
Salted beef. With quesillo, avocado, papalo, chipotle, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Cemita al Pastor
With quesillo, avocado, papalo, chipotle, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Cemita de Pollo Asado
Chicken. With quesillo, avocado, papalo, chipotle, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Cemita de Carnitas
Fried pork. With quesillo, avocado, papalo, chipotle, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Cemita de Chorizo
Sausage. With quesillo, avocado, papalo, chipotle, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Cemitas
Chalupas
Chalupas with Meat
3 chalupas with choice of meat and choice of sauce.
Regular Chalupas
3 chalupas with choice of sauce.
Pozole de Pollo Blanco
white pozole with chicken
Pozole Rojo (spicy) con Pollo
Spicy Red Pozole with chicken
Pozole Rojo (Spicy) con Puerco
Spicy Red Pozole with Pork
Mole de Olla
Soups
Salads
Caesar Salad
Comes with house dressing.
Ensalada con Aguacate
Avocado salad. Comes with house dressing.
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Comes with house dressing.
Ensalada con Pollo
Chicken salad (2 chicken breast pc). Comes with house dressing.
Ensalada de Camarones
Shrimp salad. Comes with house dressing.
Ensalada Regular
Regular salad. Comes with house dressing.
La Nortena Salad
(1 pc chicken breast) Red onion, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, and tocino. Comes with house dressing.
Salsa Verde (Green Hot Sauce)
Choose the size
Salsa Roja (Red Hot Sauce)
Choose the size
Mexican Elote Corn
Corn on the cob with mayo , cotija cheese and chili powder
Side of Sour Cream
Choose the size
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Guacamole and Chips
Side of Pico de Gallo (8 oz Container)
Grilled Jalapenos
French Fries
Sides
Desserts
Pastel de Tres Leches
Tiramisu
Flan Mexicano
Cheesecake
Bananas and Cream
Fresas con Crema
Strawberries and cream.
Ensalada de Frutas
Fruit salad.
Licuado de Mango
Mango smoothie.
Licuado de Blueberry
Blueberry smoothie.
Jugo de Naranja Natural
Orange juice fresh squeezed
Licuado de Fresa
Strawberry smoothie.
Licuado de Papaya
Papaya smoothie.
Licuado de Platano
Banana smoothie.
Licuado de Melon
Melon smoothie.
Jugo de Zanahoria
Carrot juice.
Jugo Combinado
Mixed juice.
Jugo de Manzana
Apple juice.
Jugo de Betabel
Beetroot juice.
Licuados y Jugos Naturales (Smoothies and Juice)
Beverages
Horchata Agua Fresca
Jarritos
Soda en Lata
Can of soda.
Coca-cola Mexicana
Mexican Coke.
Pepsi Mexicana
Fanta Mexicana
Sprite Mexicana
Fresa Agua Fresca
Tamarindo Agua Fresca
Jamaica Agua Fresca
Papaya Agua Fresca
Melon Agua Fresca
Snapple
Sidral Mundet Mexican Soda
Sangria Mexican Soda
Squirt Mexican Soda
20 OZ Plastic Bottle
Boing Mango
Boing Guava Soda
Agua/Water Bottle
Poland Spring bottled water 16.9 OZ
Agua Bottled Water (MED)
Poland Spring Medium Sized Bottle water 23.7 OZ
Agua Bottled Water (LARGE)
Poland Spring Large Bottle Water 33.8 OZ
Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water (Small)
plastic bottle 16.9 OZ
Perrier (SML)
Sparkling Water 11.15 ounces glass bottle
Jugo de Naranja
Orange juice.
Cafe
Coffee.
Leche
Milk.
Te
Tea.
Hungry Men Breakfast
With ham, sausage, bacon, and 2 eggs.
French Toast
Pancakes
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Pancakes & French Toast
Breakfast (Desayunos)
2 Eggs Your Way
Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Country Style Eggs
Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Cheese Omelette
Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Meat Omelette
Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Western Omelette
Ham, pepper, and onion. Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Greek Omelette
Feta cheese and tomatoes. Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Mexican Omelette
Jalapenos, tomato, and onions. Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
California Omelette
Grilled chicken, avocado, and cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Spinach, Mushroom, and Garlic Omelette
Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Broccoli and Swiss Omelette
Served with home fries and your choice of bread.
Egg and Cheese Sandwich
2 eggs and cheese on a roll.
Egg, Cheese, and Meat Sandwich
2 eggs, cheese, and choice of meat on a roll.