PICANTE  
Mexican Restaurante & Cantina 
Best Mexican Food in Town

3235 NW Evangeline Thruway  
Lafayette, Louisiana 70507  
Phone: (337) 896-1200

Restaurant Hours

Mon / Thurs 
11 AM to 10 PM
  Fri / Sat 
11 AM to 11 PM
  Sunday 
11 AM to 10 PM
  Happy Hour 
4 PM to 7 PM

Menu  

COMIENZOS SOPAS ENSALADAS ENCHILADAS
SIZZLING ESPECIALIDADES ESPECIALIDADES del COCINERO BURRITOS ESPCIALIDADES MEXICANAS
PLATILLOS TRADICIONALES PARA LOS NINOS POSTRES BEBIDAS PARA NINOS



COMIENZOS   
(Appetizers)  
Begin your meal with little bites of authentic Mexican flavors 
NACHOS 
A mound of fresh corn tortilla chips heaped with melted cheeses, sauces, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions and sliced jalapenos.  Topped with Guacamole and sour cream.  
 
Rancheros   Simple, cheese nachos with spicy Ranchera sauce. $6.95
Chile Nachos  Cheesy nachos covered with Chile con Carne sauce. $7.50
DeLujo  The American version.  Spicy shredded beef, chicken and refried beans with Enchilada sauce. 
 
$8.95 
 

PICANTE NACHOS Individual cheese and Refried Bean nachos served with Guacamole and sour cream$5.95

Or try it loaded with:       Grilled Chicken  $7.45                Marinated Steak  $7.45

QUESADILLA A grilled wheat tortilla with melted cheese, green onions and mild green chiles, Served with Guacamole, Jalapeno Relish and sour cream.  $6.95 Or try it loaded with: 
Grilled Chicken  $8.45           Bacon and Mushroom  $7.45 
Marinated Steak  $8.45           Vegetarian Delight  $7.45 
Shrimp  $8.45          Spinach  $6.95

Chile con Queso 
  A piping hot Mexican fondue of cheese, spices and chiles.  Served with flour tortilla chips. 
$5.95
Queso Poblano  
  A mixture of Monterrey Jack and Jalapeno Jack cheeses melted with Salsa Roja, then topped with tasty Chorizo.
$5.95
Queso Fundido 
  Monterrey Jack cheese baked with green chiles and topped with your choice of marinated strips of steak, grilled chicken or sauteed shrimp
$6.95
Guacamole Tableside 
  Mashed Avocados, spices and fresh tomaties prepared at your table.  Served with flour tortilla chips. 
$6.95
Roadhouse Wings 
  Hot and spicy chicken wings served with a side of Salsa Quemada.
$6.95
Jalapenos Rellenos 
  Fresh jalapenos stuffed with Chihuahua, Cotija and Jack cheeses.
$6.45
Picante Burger 
  Ground chuck beef with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise and your choice of Jack or cheddar cheese on a bun.  With battered fries. 
$7.95
Empanaditas 
(Little stuffed Masa) 
Deep fried turnovers filled with spicy ground beef and three cheeses.
$6.95

SOPAS 
(Soups)
Tortilla Lime Soup 
  Tender chicken and fresh vegetables in our home-style broth with cheese, avocado and tortilla strips.
Cup $2.75
Black Bean Soup 
  Steamy black beans simmered with onions and bacon.
Cup $2.75
Sopa De Camaron (Shrimp Soup) 
  Fresh shrimp and vegetable, onion, celery, bell pepper and rice..
Cup $2.95

ENSALADAS 
(Salads)
Side Salad 
  Mixed greens topped with cheese, black olives, tomatoes, and your choice of dressing.
$3.45
Mexican Taco Salad 
  Spicy ground beef on a bed of greens mixed with tortilla strips, tomatoes, and black olives.  Topped with Chile con Queso.
$6.95
San Francisco Salad 
  Mixed greens, Grilled chicken tossed with crisp wheat tortilla strips, tomatoes, honey lime vinaigrette topped with avocado slices and pimentoes.
$6.95
Chicken and Fruit Salad 
  Crisp salad greens topped with fresh fruit and vegetables, tender grilled chicken, dices tomatoes and avocados.
$7.45
Broiled Shrimp Salad 
 
  A large helping of mixed greens topped with wheat tortilla strips, cotija cheese, black olives, diced tomatoes, and your choices of salad dressing.
$8.45

ENCHILADAS
Creamy Enchiladas 
  Tender pieces of chicken rolled into two corn tortillas, covered with our sour cream wine sauce and melted cheddar cheese.  Served with Mexican rice, Sweet Corn Cake and a bowl of black bean soup.
$9.45 
Enchiladas Rancheras 
  Two corn tortillas filled with melted Jack and Cheddar, smothered in Ranchera sauce.  Served with a sour cream rosette, Corn Cake, Guacamole, Mexican rice and Charro Beans.
$8.95
Enchiladas Suizas  
  Two chicken enchiladas topped with Tomatillo sauce and Monterrey Jack cheese.  Served with Sweet Corn Cake, Mexican rice and refried beans.
$9.45
Enchilada del Mar 
  Two wheat tortillas filled with a seafood mix.  Topped with Chihuahua cheese.  Served with Mexican rice, black beans and Sweet Corn Cake.
$9.45
Carnitas Enchiladas 
  Tasty chunks of steamed lean pork folded into two corn tortillas and smothered with Spanish sauce.  Served with Mexican rice, Sweet Corn Cake and Jalapeno Relish, and Charro Beans.
$9.45
Enchiladas Tejanas 
  Our Cheese and Chile Enchiladas topped with Chile con Carne, white onions and mixed cheeses.  Served with Mexican rice and Frijoles Charros.
$8.95

SIZZLING ESPECIALIDADES (Sizzling Specialties)

Sizzling Fajitas 
  Mexico's great grilled meat.  Marinated strips of steak and/or achiote seasoned chicken breast grilled with fresh bell peppers, onions and tomatoes and presented sizzling at your table.  Served with Charro Beans, Guacamole, Jalapeno Relish, sour cream and flour tortillas.
$12.95
Shrimp Fajitas 
  Succulent jumbo shrimp sauteed in jalapeno butter.
$13.50
Fajitas DeLujo 
  The ultimate order of Fajitas.  Grilled steak, chicken and jumbo shrimp rolled into the most exciting Fajita Tacos make a great combination of flavors.
Fajitas for Two       $24.95
$14.95

ESPECIALIDADES del COCINERO (Chef's Specialties)

Pollo Relleno 
(Stuffed Chicken Breast) 
  This Picante creation is filled with Chihuahua, Cotija and Monterrey Jack cheeses along with fresh peppers, battered and deep fried until golden brown.  Topped with Chipotle Cream Sauce and Chile con Queso.
$14.95
Carne Asada 
(Grilled Steak) 
  A 10 oz. Rib-Eye steak filet broiled and topped with a large Anaheim pepper.  Served with Mexican rice, Charro beans, Guacamole and Jalapeno Relish.
$15.95
Cajun Chimichanga 
  A flour tortilla filled with crawfish Etouffee and Mexican rice, then rolled and cooked chimi style.  Topped with avocados and served with sour cream and corn cake.
$9.95
Rellenado de Res 
(Chile and Cheese filled Steak) 
  A marinated Fajita steak stuffed with a large Anaheim pepper and Jack cheese.  Grilled to perfection and smothered with Chile con Queso and Chipotle Cream Sauce.  Served with Guacamole, sour cream, and Jalapeno Relish.
$14.95
Carnitas 
(Seasoned Pork) 
  Tender chunks of steamed lean pork served with Guacamole, Jalapeno Relish, salsa, hot flour tortillas, Mexican rice and Charro beans.
$11.95
Camarones Surenos 
(Southwestern Shrimp) 
  Jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheeses and chiles wrapped in bacon and then coated with a spicy batter.  Fried till crispy and served on a bed of Mexican rice, Guacamole, sour cream, Jalapeno Relish and Pico de Gallo.
$14.95
Southwestern Tacos 
  Soft flour tortillas rolled with your choice of marinated steak, chicken or carnitas.  Served with Charro beans, Mexican rice, salsas, and relishes.
$10.95
Arroz con Pollo 
(Chicken and Rice) 
  Tender pieces of grilled chicken breast over a bed of Mexican rice.  Topped with Chile con Queso, diced green onions, jalapenos, diced tomatoes and sour cream.
$10.95
Ribs 
  Barbeque ribs served with refried beans, Mexican rice, guacamole and Pico de Gallo.
(Half Slab = $9.95) (Full Slab = $14.95)
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Picante Burger 
  Ground chuck beef with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise and your choice of Jack or cheddar cheese on a bun.  With battered fries. 
$7.95

BURRITOS  
(Rolled Tortillas)
Burrito de Pollo  
(Chicken Burrito) 
  Tender pieces of grilled chicken and refried beans wrapped in a tortilla.  Smothered with Enchilada sauce and melted Jack and Cheddar cheese.
$8.45
Burrito de Res 
(Beef Burrito) 
  Seasoned shredded beef, cheese and refried beans rolled in a flour tortilla.  Covered with Ranchera Sauce and melted Jack and Cheddar cheeses.
$8.45
Taco Burrito 
  Choice of spicy ground beef or seasoned chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla with refried beans and then topped with Spanish Sauce and melted Jack and Cheddar cheeses.  Served with Guacamole and sour cream.
$7.75
Chimi Gigante 
(Giant fried Burrito) 
  A huge flour tortilla super-stuffed with tender shredded beef and chicken, refried beans, Chile con Queso and tomatoes, then rolled and deep fried.  Covered with Ranchera Sauce and shredded Jack and Cheddar cheeses.  Served with Guacamole and sour cream.
$10.95
Tex-Mex Burrito  
  A flour tortilla role stuffed with beans and beef, and topped with chili, cheese, lettuce, jalapenos, black olives and onions.  Served with Guacamole and sour cream.
$7.95

ESPCIALIDADES MEXICANAS (Mexican Specialties)

Tamale Platter 
(Meat Stuffed Corn Meal) 
  Corn Masa filled with chunky Chile Colorado beef, then steamed and smothered with Chipotle Cream Sauce and Chile con Queso.  Accompanied with relishes, salsas and Frijoles Charros.
$9.95
Chile Relleno 
(Suffed Chile) 
  A Chile lover's dream platter.  A Chile Poblano stuffed with three types of cheese:  Chihuahua, Cotija and Monterrey Jack.  Topped with Spanish Sauce, plus another Chile Poblano filled with our seafood mixture and covered with Chipotle Cream Sauce.
$12.95
Flautas 
(Flute-Shaped Tacos) 
  Two fried wheat tortillas filled with choice of shredded chicken or beef.  Served on a bed of greens with Mexican rice and refried beans.  Topped with Guacamole, sour cream and diced tomatoes.
$7.95
Chile Colorado 
  Very hot tender chunks of beef tips in a Pasilla Chile Sauce.  Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and flour tortillas.
$9.95

PLATILLOS TRADICIONALES (Traditional Fare) We'll let you choose your own combination platter.  All are served with Mexican rice, refried beans and Sweet Corn Cake.

Mexican Favorites    $8.95                  Super Platter   $10.95 
  Create your own choosing                 Add one of these to your   
two out of the following                     Mexican Favorite Platter: 
Mexican Favorites:
Beef or Chicken Taco                        Chile Relleno 
Cheese and Chile Enchilada                Tamale 
Beef or Chicken Enchilada                  Taco al Carbon

PARA LOS NINOS (For children under 12)

Enchilada 
  One cheese or beef enchilada served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
$2.95
Soft Taco 
  A soft flour tortilla filled with beef or chicken.  Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
$2.95
Crispy Taco  
  One Beef or Chicken Taco, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese served with rice and refried beans.
$2.95
Hamburgesa 
(Hamburger) 
  Classic hamburger patty on a bun with lettuce & tomato.  Served with French fries. With cheese, add .4Chicken Fingers  
  Tender strips of chicken, breaded and fried golden brown.  Served with French fries. 
$2.95
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 
  An all-time favorite.  Served with French fries.
$2.75
Chicken Fingers 
  Tender strips of chicken, breaded and fried golden brown. Served with French fries. 
$3.50
Burrito  
  One mini beef or chicken burrito topped with mild Chile con Queso, served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
$2.95
Peanut Butter & Jelly 
  The classic kid's sandwich.  Served with French fries.
$2.65

POSTRES (Desserts)

Cheese Cake 
  Silky cheese cake served with whipped cream and your choice of strawberry, chocolate or blueberry sauce.
$3.50
Flan 
  A traditional Mexican custard glazed with a hint of caramel.
$3.95
Banana Flameada 
  Deep fried banana topped with a honey and whipped cream sauce.
$4.25
Ice Cream Frito 
  Vanilla ice cream with a hot crunchy almond shell.
$3.95
Mexican Moon Pie 
  Chocolate cookie crust layered with chocolate and mocha ice creams, topped with fudge syrup.
$4.45
Sopapillas 
  Eight hot sopapillas served with honey to cool the heat.
$3.25
15% gratuity added to parties of 8 or more.


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