Alejandra's Mexican Cuisine

Alejandra's Mexican Cuisine Menu

(708) 562-1000
400 W North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164
$$$$$

Drinks


Drink
Jamaica
Horchata

Appetizers


Avocado Rolls
$7.95
Avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, fresh lime and seasoning wrapped in 4 egg roll halves. Served along-side a savory tamarind honey dipping sauce.
Elote Preparado
$5.95
Mexican street-vendor style of roasted off the cobb sweet corn prepared with mayo, butter, chili powder and topped with Cotija cheese.
Queso con Berros
$8.90
Queso fundido with a twist. Chopped watercress, mild tomatillo sauce then topped with cilantro, red and green onions. Served with flour tortillas.
Ceviche
$8.95
A traditional Mexican seafood salad marinated in citrus juices, mixed with pico de gallo and topped with fresh avocado slices. Served with a side of tostadas.
Cascaras de Papa
$8.95
Thick potato skins served with melted cheese, topped with bacon and sour cream.
Coctel de Camaron
$8.95
Shrimp cocktail served with onion, cilantro avocado and a side of saltine crackers.
Queso Fundido
$6.95
A classic Mexican appetizer of melted cheese served with a side of flour tortillas. Liven it up with chorizo and/or sliced poblano peppers.
Flautitas
$7.95
A Mexican favorite, mini taquitos stuffed with your choice of chicken, potato, or special chicken shredded tinga.
Alejandra's Nachos
$7.95
Our famous nachos, covered in melted cheese, beans and topped with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh jalapenos.
Quesadillas
$7.95
Melted cheese stuffed in flour tortillas then grilled just right. Served with sides of guacamole and sour cream.
Sabanas de Lechuga
$7.95
An Alejandra's favorite of lettuce wraps and your choice of steak, chicken, seasoned ground beef, or grilled shrimp then topped with lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo.
Alejandra's Wings
$7.95
8 savory chicken wings with your choice of sauce.
Tamales
$7.95
2 traditional red or green tamales of homemade masa with your choice of pork or chicken topped with sour cream and queso Cotija served in a corn husk.
Chips and Salsa
$2.50
Homemade seasoned tortilla chips served with our Alejandra's green and red salsa.
Chips
$1.00
Guacamole
Ripe avocados, lime, seasoning, & Pico de Gallo.
Pepino Relleno
7.95
Cucumber stuffed with shrimp, chili, & lime.

$Botanas Mariscos


Shrimp Ceviche
$8.95
Camarones Aguachiles
$14.95
Shrimp marinated in lime juice and a spicy green sauce.
Mejillones
$18.95
Mussels sauteed in our specialty seasoning. Spicy.
Ostiones en su Concha
Oyster served fresh in the shell.
Langostinnos a la Plancha
$18.95
Pan grilled fresh water prawns cooked in our specialty seasoning. Spicy.
Langostinos Full Order
$24.95
12 halves of Pan-Grilled fresh water prawns cooked in our specialty seasoning (spicy).
Langostinos Half Order
$12.95
6 Halves of our Pan-Grilled fresh water prawns cooked in our specialty seasoning (spicy).
Coctel De Camaron y Pulpo
14.95
Shrimp and Octopus Cocktail

$Soups


Sopa de Tortilla
A classic Mexican hearty soup, served with roasted sweet corn, sliced avocado, then topped with tortilla strips and sour cream.
Tlalpeno Soup
Savory chicken soup served with shredded chicken, rice, garbanzo beans, sliced avocado, pico de gallo and chipotle.
Frijoles Negros Soup
Mexican black bean soup topped with cheese and sour cream.
AJ's Pozole Soup
$9.95
Our famous pozole stew made of hominy beans, shredded pork and seasonings. Served with shredded cabbage, sliced avocados, radishes and limes.
Menudo Soup
$9.95
A traditional Mexican stew made of red chili pepper broth and tripe. Served with chopped cilantro, onions, oregano, crushed red pepper and limes.
Carne en Su jugo
9.95
Steak broth cooked with chopped Skirt Steak, beans, crispy bacon, onion, cilantro, radish, tomatillo sauce, & topped with avocado.

$Salads


Southwest Citrus Salad
$8.95
Chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, roasted sweet corn, red onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, all tossed in a sweet citrus dressing then topped with tortilla strips.
Taco Salad
$5.95
A fried tortilla bowl filled with romaine lettuce, cheese and sour cream.
Avocado Salad
9.95
Chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, topped with chopped avocado and tossed with our homemade honey citrus lime dressing.

$Favorite Cravings


Carne Asada Sandwich
$13.95
Our marinated grilled skirt steak with grilled onions, mushrooms, poblano peppers, then topped with melted cheese and our chipotle aioli sauce in a french roll. Served with our seasoned fries.
Alejandra's Cheeseburger
$8.95
1/2 lb. hamburger with bacon, mushrooms, sauteed onions, diced pickles, cheese and topped with chipotle aioli sauce. Served with seasoned fries.
Huarache
$8.95
Sandal shaped dough, fried until crispy, piled with your choice of topping beans, cheese and sour cream. Served with rice and your choice of beans.
Gorditas
$9.95
2 Gorditas made from dough patted into 5" ovals and filled with your choice of meat, choice of toppings, beans and cheese, then topped with sour cream. Served with Rice and Beans
Sopes
9.95
2 Bowl shaped dough fried then topped with your choice of toppings, beans, lettuce, tomato and topped with sour cream. Served with Rice and Beans

$Entrees


Carne Asada
$20.95
Marinated grilled skirt steak. Served with rice, choice of beans, side South West salad and guacamole.
Enchiladas
3 classic enchilada stuffed with your choice of filling and topped with sauce, melted cheese, cilantro, green onion and cream cheese. Served with rice and choice of beans.
Alejandras Especial
A mixture of vegetables sauteed in butter and seasoned.
Al Limon
Sauteed with butter and lime. Served with rice and choice of side.
A la Mexicana
Choice of grilled skirt steak or marinated chicken mixed with a combination of tomatoes, onion and jalapeno peppers. Served with rice, guacamole and choice of beans.
Chilles Rellenos
$12.95
2 poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and topped with poblano pepper tomato sauce and sour cream. Served with rice refried and black beans.
A la Diabla
Choice of protein, sauteed in a spicy habanero sauce. Served with rice and choice of side.
Empanizado
Breaded. Served with rice, guacamole and side.
Chilaquiles
$8.95
Corn tortilla chips sauteed and served with green salsa, chorizo and topped with cheese, sour cream and onions. Served with beans and 1 egg.
Molcajete
Choice of chopped skirt steak or chicken in our chile pasilla sauce topped with queso fresco. Served with grilled cactus, grilled cebollitos (BBQ onions), rice, beans and guacamole.

Taco Dinner


Taco Dinner
$10.95
With lettuce, cheese, and tomato with a choice of tortilla. Served with fresh Mexican rice and a choice of beans. Taco lunch combinations will be +$2
Al Pastor Taco Dinner
$10.95
Marinated pork, pickled red onions, cilantro, and grilled pineapple.
Baja Tacos Dinner
$10.95
Freshly made coleslaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with chipotle aioli Sauce.
Beer Battered Baja Fish Tacos Dinner
$10.95
Freshly made coleslaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with chipotle aioli sauce.
Cochinita Pibil Taco dinner
$10.95
Pork marinated in achiote sauce wrapped in banana leaf. Served with rice and beans and your choice of corn or flour tortillas
Barbacoa Taco dinner
10.95
served with rice and beans and your choice of tortillas

$Burritos and Burritos Bowl


Burrito
$9.95
Stuffed with Mexican rice, choice of beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and corn.
Chimichanga
$10.95
Stuffed with Mexican rice, choice of beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and corn.
Build a Burrito Bowl
9.95
Mexican rice, choice of beans, lettuce, corn, cheese, and sour cream.

$Tortas


Torta
8.95
Refried beans, lettuce, cheese, and chipolte mayo, and avocado. Served with your choice of seasoned fries or rice.

$Chef's Specialties


Mar y Tierra
$24.95
Surf and turf, marinated grilled skirt steak, shrimp breaded or grilled. Served with Mexican rice, choice of beans and guacamole.
Tampiquena
$21.95
Marinated grilled skirt steak topped with sliced poblano peppers and onions. Served with rice, refried or black beans, guacamole and a cheese enchilada.
Sizzling Fajitas
Choice of steak, chicken, carnitas, shrimp or make it a combination. Served with a bed of green and red bell peppers and onions, with Mexican rice, choice of beans and guacamole.
Al Mojo de Ajo
Choice of veggie, chicken, tilapia or shrimp sauteed in a garlic sauce topped with mushrooms and red bell peppers. Served with rice and choice of grilled veggies, baked potato or beans.
Al Cilantro
Bed of shredded potatoes then tomatillo cilantro sauce poured, topped with green onions and cilantro. Served with rice, choice of beans and guacamole.
Chochinita Pibil
$14.95
Pork marinated in achiote sauce wrapped in banana leaf. Served with rice and beans and your choice of corn or flour tortillas
Mole Con Pollo
$14.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with your choice of red or green mole sauce. Served with Rice and beans
Parrillada
29.95
Chicken, Skirt Steak, and Chorizo served with cactus, cebollitas, poblano peppers, and your choice of tortillas

$Mariscos Especialades del Chef


Camarones Cucarachas
$18.95
Shrimp sauteed in our chef's specialty sauce. Spicy.
Champuzon
$24.95
Imitation crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, octopus scallops and oyster all sauteed our specialty sauce. Spicy.
Camarones Zarandeados
$19.95
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in our house soy sauce.
Camarones a la Diabla
$15.95
Shrimp tossed in our extra spicy habanero salsa. Served with rice and your choice of extra side.
Coctel de Camaron y Pulpo
$14.95
Shrimp and octopus cocktail.
Coctel de Camaron
8.95
Shrimp coctail

$Sides


Rice
$1.95
Beans
$1.95
Chicken Taco
$2.25
Steak Taco
$2.75
Tilapia Baja Taco
$2.75
Carnitas Taco
$2.75
Chorizo Taco
$2.25
Al Pastor Taco
$2.75
Chori Louie Taco
$2.75
Shrimp Baja Taco
$3.50
Ground Beef Taco
$2.25
Tilapia Taco
$2.25
Shrimp Taco
$3.50
Beer Battered Shrimp Taco
$3.50
Beef Battered Tilapia Taco
$2.95
Chips and Salsa
$2.50
Fries
$2.50
Chiles Toreados
$2.95
Cebollitas
$2.95
Chile Relleno
$3.95
Guacamole Side
0.95

$Lunch Menu


Alejandra's Cheeseburger Lunch
$8.95
1/2 lb. hamburger with bacon, mushrooms, sauteed onions, diced pickles, cheese and topped with chipotle aioli sauce. Served with seasoned fries.
Carne Asada Sandwich Lunch
$13.95
Our marinated grilled skirt steak with grilled onions, mushrooms, poblano peppers, then topped with melted cheese and our chipotle aioli sauce in a french roll. Served with our seasoned fries.
Enchiladas Lunch
2 classic enchiladas stuffed with choice of filling and topped with red, green or mole sauce, melted cheese, cilantro, green onions and sour cream. Served with rice and choice of beans.
Lunch Tampiquena
$14.95
Marinated grilled skirt steak topped with sliced poblano peppers and onions. Served with rice, refried or black beans, guacamole and cheese enchilada.
Huarache Lunch
$7.95
Sandal shaped dough, fried until crispy, piled with steak, chori laule, chorizo, chicken, seasoned ground beef or carnitas, choice of beans, cheese and sour cream. Served with rice and beans
Gordita Lunch
$6.95
Gorditas are made from dough patted into 5" ovals and filled inside with steak, chori lauie, chorizo, chicken, seasoned ground beef or carnitas, choice of beans and cheese, then topped with sour cream. Served with rice and beans
Sope Lunch
$6.95
A Sope is bowl shaped dough fried and topped with steak, chori louie, chorizo, chicken, seasoned ground beef or carnitas, beans, lettuce, tomato and topped with sour cream. Served with rice and beans
Chilaquiles Lunch
$8.95
A traditional Mexican entree of corn tortilla chips sauteed in green salsa and topped with cheese, sour cream and onions. Served with beans and 1 egg.
Huevos Rancheros
$7.95
Two over easy eggs on top of two fried tortillas, topped with tomato sauce.
Huevos a la Mexicana
$7.95
Scrambled eggs mixed with chopped onions, tomato, and jalapeños
Huevos con Chorizo
7.95
Two Scrambled eggs mixed with home-made chorizo.

$Lunch Burritos and Burritos Bowls


Burrito Lunch
$8.95
Build a Burrito Lunch Bowl
8.95

$Lunch Taco Special


Lunch Taco Special, Only available Monday through Friday
$7.95
Combination of 2 tacos topped with lettuce, cheese and tomato with a choice of hard shells, corn or flour tortillas. Served with fresh Mexican rice and a choice of beans. Taco lunch Combinations +1
Fish Baja Tacos Lunch
$7.95
Tilapia. Freshly made coleslaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with chipotle aioli sauce.
Shrimp Baja Tacos Lunch
$7.95
Freshly made coleslaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with chipotle aioli sauce.
Beer Battered Baja Fish Tacos Lunch
$7.95
Tilapia. Freshly made coleslaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with chipotle aioli sauce.
Beer Battered Baja Shrimp Tacos Lunch
7.95
Freshly made coleslaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with chipotle aioli sauce.

$Lunch Tortas


Tortas Lunch
8.95
Refried beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and avocado.

$Dessert


Flan
$4.95
Fried Banana
$4.95
Churro
$4.95
once churro cut in half served with ice cream topped with peanuts

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