La Playa Mexican Cafe blends bold Mexican cuisine with fresh seafood and casual charm. Guests enjoy outdoor seating, a diverse menu, and friendly service in Harlingen, Texas.
Popular Dishes
Chile Con Queso
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Panchos
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Family Appetizer
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Homemade Tortilla and Mushroom Soup
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Nachos
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Shrimp Cocktail
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Menu
Appetizers & Sides
Chile Con Queso
AI
$9.99
Creamy melted cheese with green chilies, served warm.
Energy: 350
Ingredients:cheese, green chilies, milk, butter
Allergens:dairy
Spicy ×2VegHalal
Family Appetizer
AI
$12.99
1 large chicken fajita-stuffed jalapeno, 4 slices of ground beef nachos, 1 chicken flauta, 1 beef flauta, and 3 slices of chicken quesadillas. Served with sour cream and guacamole garnished with lettuce and tomatoes.
Energy: 600
Ingredients:cheese, tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, mini tacos
Allergens:dairy, gluten
SpicyVegHalal
Nachos
AI
$8.99
Homemade corn tortilla chip slices topped with refried beans, yellow american cheese, garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo. Add homemade picadillo for $1.00
Four tacos filled with chili rubbed grilled pork marinated in a guajillo pineapple marinade. Topped with chopped onions and cilantro. Served with charro beans, rice and green diabla sauce. garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Our tender, marinated beef, chicken, or mixed fajitas topped with a spicy homemade diabla sauce with roasted arbol peppers.
Energy: 720
Ingredients:beef or chicken, jalapeños, bell peppers, onions, tortillas
Spicy ×5DFHalal
Beef or Chicken
AI
$11.99
Four tacos topped with cilantro, onions, and queso fresco. Served with limes, charro beans, rice and green diabla sauce. garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Energy: 500
Ingredients:beef or chicken, seasoning, rice, beans
Spicy ×2GFDFHalal
Fajitas Chonitas
AI
$13.49
Our award winning fajitas topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and Monterey jack cheese.
Four tacos stuffed with shredded chicken topped with our delicious mole sauce, and queso fresco. Served with charro beans, rice and green diabla sauce. garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Chipotle Fajitas
AI
$12.99
Our award winning fajitas topped with our spicy chipotle cream sauce.
Your choice of our seasoned chicken, beef, or mixed fajitas layered with crispy corn tortilla chips nacho-style, monterrey jack and yellow american cheese, and beans. Served with rice, refried beans, sour cream, tomatoes and pickled jalapenos.Served with fresh homemade corn or flour tortillas.
Parillada La Playa For Two
14 slab of delectable baby back ribs, tasty beef and chicken fajitas, and freshly grilled Polish sausage. Served with 2 orders of rice, and charro beans. Garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with fresh homemade corn or flour tortillas.
Picadillo
A traditional Mexican favorite! Four tacos filled with savory spiced ground beef and chopped potatoes topped with cilantro. Served with charro beans, rice and green diabla sauce. garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Mar Y Monte Parrillada For Three
BBQ half rack ribs, and fresh fish fillet topped with our signature Tarasca sauce, three jumbo shrimp, sausage, beef, chicken fajitas, and chiles toreados. Served with 3 side orders of rice, and charro beans. Garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with fresh homemade corn or flour tortillas.
Fried Stuffed Avocado
The Mexican Plate
Quail
House Mango Margarita
Molcajete
Fried Ice Cream
Chile Con Queso w GB
Add Michelada
Chicken Jalisco
Nachos La Playa
House Margarita
Playa Puffy Tacos
Chicken Vallarta
Platters & Combos
Panchos
AI
$13.99
Deep fried corn tortilla chips topped with refried beans, yellow American cheese, chopped beef, chicken or mixed fajitas, chile con queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and pickled jalapenos. Substitute Shrimp for just 3.00 more.
Energy: 800
Ingredients:rice, beans, meat, tortillas, salsa
Allergens:gluten
Spicy ×3DFHalal
Seafood
Shrimp Cocktail
AI
$9.99
Fresh gulf coast shrimp, boiled with our Mexican spices then tossed in our spicy homemade cocktail sauce with pico de gallo and avocado slices.
Energy: 200
Ingredients:shrimp, cocktail sauce
Allergens:shellfish
SpicyGFDFHalal
Marisco Soup
AI
$12.99
Our large hearty portion of our homemade seafood stock with scallops, shrimp, fish, crab legs and crawfish, and rice, garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Four jumbo shrimp and a tilapia fillet grilled and topped with our San Lucas sauce accompanied by a campechana, or a shrimp-stuffed avocado. Served with rice, charro beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Fish and Shrimp served fried upon request, with tartar sauce. Garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.Served with fresh homemade corn or flour tortillas.
Shrimp, Fish, Mixed
AI
$12.99
Four tacos topped with purple cabbage, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro, drizzled with our delicious cilantro-lime sauce. Your choice of grilled or fried. Served with charro beans, rice and green diabla sauce. garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Energy: 350
Ingredients:shrimp, fish, calamari, broth, herbs
Allergens:shellfish
Spicy ×2GFDFHalal
Seafood Enchiladas
La Playa Seafood Platter
Wraps & Sandwiches
Fajita Quesadilla
AI
$9.49
Made with fresh flour tortillas, Monterey Jack Cheese, and our tender marinated beef or chicken fajitas. Served with guacamole, chopped tomatoes, sour cream and pickled jalapenos, garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Energy: 500
Ingredients:flour tortilla, bell peppers, onions, cheese, fajita seasoning
Allergens:dairy, gluten
Spicy ×2VegHalal
Vegetable Quesadilla
AI
$8.99
Our delicious quesadillas stuffed with Monterey jack cheese, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onions, garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Energy: 450
Ingredients:flour tortilla, cheese, zucchini, bell pepper, onion
Allergens:dairy, gluten
SpicyVegHalal
Soups & Salads
Homemade Tortilla and Mushroom Soup
AI
$6.99
Our delicious chicken broth with added la playa spices tailored to blend in perfectly with fresh mushrooms and onions, topped with Monterrey jack cheese, sliced tortilla chips and rice, garnished with lettuce and pico de gallo.
A fresh garden salad with ripe avocado slices, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, white and yellow cheese, and black olives. Topped with chicken or beef fajitas. Shrimp also available!
Energy: 350
Ingredients:mixed greens, avocado, corn, black beans, dressing
SpicyVegVeganGFDFHalal
Mango Ceviche
AI
$10.99
Flavorful bites of fresh fish and shrimp cooked in freshly squeezed lime juice tossed with pico-de-gallo and diced mangos. Served with avocado slices and crackers.
A crisp, fresh garden salad with black olives, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, sourcream, and american cheese. Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl topped with your choice of picadillo or shredded chicken.