La Presa Restaurant Menu

Welcome to La Presa Restaurant, a vibrant Mexican bar located in Buffalo Grove, IL. Known for its classy ambiance and moderate noise level, this establishment promises a delightful dining experience. La Presa caters to diverse preferences, offering vegetarian options alongside traditional Mexican cuisine.

Start your day with Huevos A La Presa, featuring a unique blend of scrambled eggs and vegetables, or indulge in the classic Huevos Rancheros. For an authentic taste, the Enchiladas De Mole offers a savory treat wrapped in rich mole sauce. Their Combinaciones like the La Pasada showcase a delicious trio of chicken enchiladas, steak burritos, and beef tostadas.

With options for takeout, delivery, and even outdoor seating, La Presa is not just a restaurant but a destination for good times—and don’t forget to dance!

Si Hay Tacos

Lomo Taco

Sliced beef tenderloin on a corn tortilla, typically includes onions and cilantro.

$3.50

Tripa Taco

Beef tripe served in a soft corn tortilla, typically includes onions and cilantro.

$3.50

Lengua Taco

Slow-cooked, tender beef tongue delicately seasoned with traditional spices.

$3.50

Pescado Taco

Grilled or fried fish, typically served with cabbage, pico de gallo, and a creamy sauce, nestled in a soft corn tortilla.

$3.50

Camaron Taco

Sauteed shrimp served on corn tortillas, typically includes chipotle cream, jalapeo cabbage mix, cotija cheese, and a garnish of cilantro.

$3.50

Cecina Taco

Salted, thinly sliced beef on a soft corn tortilla, garnished with cilantro and onions.

$3.50

Asada Taco

Tender grilled beef, chopped onions, and fresh cilantro on a soft corn tortilla.

$3.00

Pastor Taco

Marinated pork served on a soft corn tortilla, typically includes onions, cilantro, and pineapple.

$3.00

Pollo Taco

Marinated chicken taco topped with diced onions and fresh cilantro.

$3.00

Picadillo Taco

Ground beef and potatoes, often accompanied by carrots and peas, seasoned with traditional spices.

$3.00

Chorizo Taco

Spicy Spanish sausage, perfect for a bold, flavorful addition to any dish.

$3.00

Chile Relleno Taco

Stuffed pepper with a tantalizing filling, perfect for those craving the essence of mexican cuisine.

$3.00

Milanesa Taco

Breaded chicken or steak wrapped in a corn tortilla, typically includes lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of creamy avocado sauce.

$2.25

Huevos A La Presa

Scrambled eggs prepared with a special blend of ingredients, typically including a mix of vegetables and spices unique to "la presa" style.

$16.99

Huevos Rancheros

Ranchero style eggs. Fried eggs atop corn tortillas, typically includes beans, ranchero sauce, and a mix of onions, cheese, and sour cream.

$14.99

Huevos con Tocino

Eggs with bacon.

$14.99

Huevos con Jamon

Eggs with ham.

$14.99

Huevos con Chorizo

Eggs with mexican sausage.

$14.99

Omelet De Jamon

Ham omelette.

$16.99

Omelet De Queso

Cheese omelette.

$14.99

Omelet De a La Mexicana

Mexican style omelette.

$14.99

Omelet De Tocino

Bacon omelette.

$14.99

Huevos A La Mexicana

Eggs mexican style. Scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeo, embodying the vibrant flavors of mexico.

$14.99

Chilaquiles Verdes

Tortilla with green sauce. Corn tortilla chips sauted in a tangy green sauce, typically includes a garnish of onions, sour cream, and cheese.

$16.99

Desayuno

Especialidades

Carne Asada

Grilled steak served with roasted potatoes, seasoned rice, refried beans, grilled green onions, jalapeo, and fresh vegetable garnishes including tomato, cucumber, and red onion.

$30.99

Carne Tampiquea

Tampiquea steak. Grilled skirt steak accompanied by a cheese enchilada, typically includes guacamole and beans.

$32.99

Molcajete a La Presa with Camarone

Ribs sausage and smoked beef, shrimps. Pork ribs, sausage, and smoked beef combined with shrimp, typically served in a traditional molcajete bowl, may include onions, peppers, and a savory sauce.

$32.99

Carne A La Presa

Grilled steak "la presa" style, typically includes a marinated steak grilled to perfection, often accompanied by traditional mexican spices and ingredients.

$34.99

Pollo Oaxaquea

Chicken with chipotle sauce and green chilaquiles. Grilled chicken served with a smoky chipotle sauce and accompanied by green chilaquiles, typically including crisp tortilla chips, green tomatillo sauce, and queso fresco.

$20.99

Bistec Encebollado

Steak with onions. Tender steak slices topped with sauted onions, served with a side of refried beans, rice, grilled cactus, and warm tortillas.

$24.99

Cecina Estilo Durango

Smoked beef durango. Smoked beef durango style typically includes thinly-sliced beef, smoked and seasoned with a blend of traditional durango spices.

$22.99

Carne Oaxaquea

Skirt steak with chicken enchiladas. Tender skirt steak paired with chicken enchiladas, topped with melted cheese, served with a side of guacamole, sour cream, fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and an orange slice.

$26.99

Lomo En Chile De Arbol

Loin steak with hot sauce. Loin steak sauted and served in a robust chile de arbol sauce, typically includes a blend of spices to enhance the flavor.

$20.99

Mole Poblano

Chicken with mole sauce. Tender chicken drenched in rich mole sauce, served with refried beans, mexican rice, corn on the cob, and a fresh salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red cabbage.

$18.99

Pechuga A La Plancha

Grilled chicken breast typically accompanied by sauted onions, reflecting a common preparation in mexican cuisine.

$16.99

Chicharron en Salsa Verde

Pork skin with green sauce. Pork skin simmered in a vibrant salsa verde, typically featuring green tomatoes, garlic, onions, cilantro, and a blend of spices.

$18.99

Comalada

La presa typically includes a succulent portion of chicken, expertly cooked on a comal, and is often accompanied by a selection of traditional mexican sides.

$28.99

Molcajete a la Presa

Ribs, sausage and smoked beef. Served in a traditional molcajete, this dish combines ribs, sausage, and smoked beef with a blend of mexican spices, typically accompanied by grilled onions, cactus, and a savory sauce.

$32.99

Costillas a La Presa

Pork ribs prepared in a distinctive la presa style, which typically includes a unique blend of spices and sauces, capturing the essence of mexican culinary traditions.

$28.99

Bistec Ranchero

Ranchero style steak. Grilled steak simmered in a traditional ranchero sauce, typically including onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices for a hearty mexican specialty.

$24.99

Pollo En Salsa

Chicken with ranchero sauce and mexican potatoes. Chicken breast simmered in a traditional ranchero sauce, accompanied by seasoned mexican potatoes.

$16.99

Tampiquea Rellena A La Presa

Vegetables with sausage sauted. Vegetables and sausage, typically includes a mix of seasonal vegetables paired with savory sausage, following a traditional mexican preparation style.

$36.99

Chiles Rellenos

Stuffed green peppers. Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a blend of cheeses, typically nestled in a savory tomato sauce.

$22.99

Pechuga Empanizada

Breaded chicken breast, typically accompanied by a blend of mexican spices, served fried.

$22.99

Costillas De Puerco Al Gusto

Beef ribs in your choice of sauce.

$28.99

Costillas De Res

Pork in your choice of sauce.

$20.99

Alambre De Res

Chopped steak and vegetables, typically includes bell peppers, onions, and cheese, all sauted together.

$20.99

Cielo Mar y Tierra

Sky, sea and earth combination of grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp, typically served with a selection of traditional mexican sauces and garnishes.

$20.99

Chuleta a La Presa

Beef chops prepared in the "la presa" style, typically including a blend of spices and herbs unique to this dish.

$22.99

Alambre A La Presa

Chopped steak and vegetables. Chopped steak and vegetables skewered and grilled, typically includes onions, bell peppers, and a blend of cheeses, served with handmade tortillas.

$20.99

Guilotas A La Diabla

Fried turtledove with hot sauce. Fried turtledove served with a spicy diabla sauce, typically includes onions.

$17.99

Costillas A La Mexicana

Beef ribs prepared in a traditional mexican style, typically including a blend of spices and vegetables unique to mexican cuisine.

$20.99

Flautas

Rolled and deep fried tortilla. Corn tortillas rolled and filled, deep-fried, and typically includes a garnish of lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.

$16.99

Codorniz En Mole

Fried cornish hen served in rich mole sauce, typically includes a blend of traditional spices and herbs.

$20.99

Codorniz En Salsa Verde

Fried cornish hen served in vibrant salsa verde, typically includes a blend of traditional spices and herbs.

$20.99

Milanesa

Breaded beef steak, typically includes a crispy, golden-brown crust enveloping a tender slice of beef.

$15.99

A La Plancha

Grilled fillet, typically seasoned and cooked to enhance its natural flavors.

$18.99

Filete Relleno de Mariscos

Fried fish fillet generously stuffed with a blend of seafood, typically includes shrimp, octopus, and cheese, enveloped in a crispy coating.

$24.99

En Crema Chipotle

Chipotle sauce. Filet typically bathed in a creamy sauce infused with the smoky and slightly spicy flavor of chipotle peppers.

$18.99

Empanizado

Fish fillet, breaded and fried, typically includes a seasoned coating.

$18.99

Al Mojo De Ajo

Fish fillet cooked in a sauce of garlic and butter, often accompanied by onions.

$14.99

A La Diabla

Spicy sauce. Fish fillet served with a robust, spicy sauce, often prepared with a blend of chili peppers.

$18.99

A La Presa

La presa style. Fish fillet prepared in a style typical of "la presa," which often includes a unique blend of spices and sauces native to the region, garnished with local herbs.

$18.99

Filete De Atun a La Presa

Tuna fillet prepared la presa style, typically includes a unique blend of spices and herbs native to the region, cooked to highlight the fish's natural flavors.

$20.99

A La Mexicana

Sauted fillet typically includes jalapeos, onions, and tomatoes, embodying the vibrant flavors of mexico.

$18.99

Cola De Langosta Rellena De Mariscos

Lobster tail stuffed with an assortment of seafood, prepared to highlight the natural flavors of the ocean.

$42.99

Filetes

Combinaciones

La Pasada

Chicken enchilada, steak burrito and beef tostada. Chicken enchilada, steak burrito, and beef tostada typically come together in this dish, featuring a tortilla filled with chicken, a flour tortilla wrapped around steak, and a crispy tortilla topped with beef.

$18.99

Vegetariana

Cheese enchilada, tostada, guacamole and cheese burrito. A cheese enchilada, tostada, and cheese burrito accompanied by guacamole, typically featuring a blend of cheeses and wrapped in corn tortillas, garnished with guacamole.

$18.99

Tostada Dinner

Two tostadas of your choice rice and guacamole. 2 tostadas with choice of guacamole or rice, served with both on the side.

$16.99

Fajitas De Res

Grilled steak fajitas typically include sauted onions and bell peppers, often accompanied by tomatoes.

$26.99

Fajitas de Camaron

Shrimp sauted with bell peppers and onions, typically served on a sizzling platter.

$26.99

Brazero a la Presa

Pork ribs paired with seafood. Choose serving size: solo or duo.

$30.99

Ej Jacal

Stuffed pepper chicken flauta steak tostada. A tostada featuring a stuffed pepper, alongside a chicken flauta and steak, typically includes a crispy tortilla base.

$18.99

Fajitas De Pollo

Grilled chicken fajitas with colorful bell peppers, onions, and warm tortillas.

$22.99

Guadalajara

Stuffed pepper, 1/2 quesadilla and 1 beef taco a combination featuring a cheese-stuffed pepper, half a quesadilla, and a beef taco, typically assembled with traditional mexican ingredients.

$18.99

Combinacion La Presa

Filete tilapia, tostada ceviche, 4 breaded shrimp tilapia fillet paired with a tostada topped with ceviche and 4 breaded shrimp, embodying a mix of textures and tastes.

$18.99

Camarones Momia

Mummy shrimp. Shrimp wrapped in bacon, often accompanied by cheese and sometimes jalapeo, served with a distinct sauce.

$24.99

Camarones A La Plancha

Grilled shrimp, typically seasoned and served with a special sauce.

$24.99

Camarones A La Diabla

Sauted shrimp enveloped in a robust and spicy diabla sauce, typically accompanied by onions and bell peppers.

$24.99

Camarones Crema Chipotle

Chipotle cream shrimp. Shrimp sauted in a creamy chipotle sauce, often accompanied by mushrooms and onions.

$24.99

Camarones A La Presa

A presa style shrimp. Shrimp prepared in a distinctive la presa style, typically includes a unique blend of spices and ingredients native to the la presa region, sauted to perfection.

$14.99

Camarones Rellenos De Pescado

Shrimp filled with fish. Shrimp meticulously filled with fish, presenting a unique twist on traditional mariscos.

$24.99

Camarones Cucarachas

Cockroach shrimp. Shrimp sauted in a special spicy sauce, typically served with their shells on for added flavor.

$26.99

Camarones Al Aguachile

Shrimp with lemon juice. Shrimp marinated in lime juice, typically includes cucumber, onion, and a spicy green sauce.

$24.99

Molcajete de marisvod

Sea food

$30.99

Mariscos

Mas Shrimp Please

Camarones A La Mexicana

Sauteed shrimp with jalapeo, onion, tomato and cilantro.

$24.99

Camarones En Salsa Borracha

Butterfly shrimp in a drunken sauce.

$24.99

Camarones Cucaracha A La Diabla

Cockroach shrimp with spicy sauce.

$26.99

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

Grilled shrimp seasoned with garlic.

$24.99

Camarones Empanizados

Butterfly breaded shrimp.

$24.99

Pia A La Presa

Pineapple stuffed with seafood. Fresh pineapple hollowed and generously filled with a savory mix of seafood, often including shrimp and octopus, complemented by melted cheese.

$26.99

Ceviche En Su Pia

Pineapple stuffed with ceviche mix. ceviche mix marinated in lime juice, served in a hollowed-out pineapple, typically includes fish, shrimp, onions, cilantro, and avocado.

$26.99

Callo De Hacha Al Aguachile

Scallops aguachile style. Scallops prepared aguachile style, typically marinated in a spicy lime juice with onions, cucumbers, and serrano peppers.

$26.99

Pulpo Enamorado

Octopus salad. Typically includes jalapeo, cilantro, onion, avocado, tomato, and mayonnaise.

$24.99

Pulpo A La Presa

Octopus "la presa style" typically includes tender octopus prepared with a unique blend of spices and sauces, reflecting the distinct flavors of the "del mar a su mesa" category.

$26.99

Mejillones A La Presa

Green mussels la presa or with spicy sauce. Green mussels prepared in la presa sauce, a traditional blend, or a spicy diabla sauce, typically accompanied by a selection of mexican herbs and spices.

$22.99

Mejillones A La Diabla

Green mussels with spicy sauce. Green mussels prepared in la presa sauce, a traditional blend, or a spicy diabla sauce, typically accompanied by a selection of mexican herbs and spices.

$22.99

Charales La Presa

Small fish, lightly coated and deep-fried, typically accompanied by a selection of condiments.

$13.99

Pulpo A La Diabla

Octopus sauted with a spicy diabla sauce, often accompanied by onions and peppers.

$34.99

Del Mar A Su Mesa

From The Sea to your Table

Tostada De Camaron

Shrimp mixed with pico de gallo, typically including tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime juice, served on a crisp tortilla, garnished with avocado.

$8.99

Tostada De Ceviche

Crisp tostada topped with fresh, zesty ceviche- a coastal delicacy.

$8.99

Coctel De Ceviche

Marinated fish in lime juice, typically includes pico de gallo, avocado, and a tomato-based sauce.

$16.99

Ensalada Marinera

Mixed seafood, typically including shrimp and various shellfish, served atop fresh greens, complemented by tomatoes and cucumbers.

$24.99

Ensalada De Camaron

Grilled shrimp served atop a mix of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and avocado, typically includes a sprinkle of cheese and a light dressing.

$24.99

Tostada Mix

Crispy corn tortilla topped with a combination of seafood ceviche, including shrimp, octopus, and fish, garnished with avocado and pico de gallo.

$10.99

Coctel De Ostiones

Oysters combined with shrimp, often mixed with avocado, cucumber, tomato, and onion in a refreshing mexican-style cocktail sauce.

$26.99

Vuelve A La Vida

A medley of shrimp, octopus, and oysters, typically includes pico de gallo and avocado, served in a tangy cocktail sauce.

$24.99

Coctel Campechana

Shrimp and octopus cocktail, typically includes pico de gallo and avocado, served in a seasoned tomato sauce.

$22.99

Coctel De Pulpo

Cooked octopus mixed with onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado, served in a homemade cocktail sauce.

$24.99

Nachos

Chicken, steak, or ground beef.

$14.99

Quesadillas Supreme

Chicken or steak.

$10.99

Guacamole

Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.

$11.99

Queso Fundido

Melted cheese with mexican chorizo.

$12.99

Pico De Gallo

Fresh and zesty salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of spice.

$6.99

Aperitivos

Antojitos Mexicanos

Enchiladas

Green, red, oaxaca style or swiss enchiladas.

$16.99

Burrito

A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned meat, beans, and rice, wrapped and grilled to perfection.

$10.99

Enchiladas De Mole

Mole sauce enchiladas. Corn tortillas filled with chicken, generously covered in a traditional mole sauce, often garnished with sesame seeds.

$16.99

Burrito Suizo

A flour tortilla filled with beef, chicken, al pastor, chorizo, tripe, tongue, carnitas, or barbacoa, typically includes beans and cheese, topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese.

$12.99

Chimichanga

Deep-fried burrito filled with choice of asada, camaron, cecina, chorizo, lengua, pastor, pescado, picadillo, pollo, or tripa.

$14.99

Taco Dinner

Deep-fried burrito filled with choice of asada, camaron, cecina, chorizo, lengua, pastor, pescado, picadillo, pollo, or tripa.

$10.99

Burritos Suizos

Burrito options with asada, camaron, cecina, and more. Covered in a mild sauce, melted cheese.

$14.99

Gorditas

Thick corn tortilla base, topped with choice of asada, shrimp, salted beef, sausage, beef tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe.

$5.99

Sopes

Thick corn tortilla base, topped with choice of asada, shrimp, salted beef, sausage, beef tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe.

$5.99

Cubana Grande

Cubana Grande: Choose from asada, camaron, cecina, chorizo, lengua, pastor, pescado, picadillo, pollo, tripa to customize your beverage.

$15.99

Quesadilla De Harina

Flour tortilla filled with cheese and choice of protein: beef, shrimp, salted beef, sausage, beef tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe.

$9.99

Tortas Asada

Torta filled with choice of ten proteins including beef, shrimp, dried beef, sausage, tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe.

$10.99

Taco Salad

Crisp lettuce, mixed cheeses, with choice of protein: beef, shrimp, salted beef, pork sausage, beef tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe. Served in a taco shell.

$13.99

Cubana De Salchicha

Cubana de salchicha: served with choice of asada, camaron (shrimp), cecina (salted beef), chorizo, lengua (beef tongue), pastor (marinated pork), pescado (fish), picadillo (ground beef), pollo (chicken), or tripa (tripe).

$12.99

Quesadillas De Maz

Corn quesadillas filled with choice of asada, shrimp, salted beef, sausage, tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe.

$10.99

Pastor

Pastor with customizable protein options, including asada, seafood, beef, pork variations, or chicken.

$10.99

Chorizo

Mexican chorizo with various protein options, including beef, shrimp, salted beef, sausage, beef tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe.

$10.99

Huaraches

Handcrafted huaraches with a choice of protein: asada, camaron, cecina, chorizo, lengua, pastor, pescado, picadillo, pollo, or tripa.

$14.99

Jamon

Jamon with a choice of asada, shrimp, cured meat, Mexican sausage, beef tongue, marinated pork, fish, ground beef, chicken, or tripe.

$10.99

Items

Kids Menu

Kids Quesadilla

A kid-friendly, cheesy delight - grilled to perfection.

$8.99

Two Kids Tacos and Rice and Beans

2 soft or crispy tacos filled with meat, accompanied by mexican rice and beans.

$8.99

Kids Chicken Nuggets

Breaded chicken pieces, typically served as a kid-friendly portion.

$8.99

Kids Burger

Ground beef patty on a soft bun, typically includes a mild cheese. Served with a side of fries.

$8.99

Kids Hot Dog

Plain, all-beef hot dog served on a bun, typically enjoyed by children.

$8.99