La Contenta Oeste

Our Menu

Traditional Mexican cuisine rooted in regional heritage, prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients.

Para Empezar

Starters

Guacamole Tradicional*

Mashed avocados, pico de gallo, served with housemade corn tortilla chips

$19
Sopa de Tortilla*

Shredded chicken, tomato, pasilla pepper, avocado, tortilla strips, queso fresco, chicken broth

$15
Vegan Pozole Verde

Hominy, oyster mushroom, chayote broth, traditional garnishes (shredded romaine lettuce, radish, avocado)

$16
La Contenta Nachos*

Corn tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, avocado sauce, sour cream

$20
Grilled Quesadilla*

Pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, huitlacoche, avocado sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortilla

$20
Camarones Zarandeados

Grilled butterflied jumbo shrimp in adobo, pickled red onion and cucumber salad

$20
Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp*

Grilled shrimp, romaine, anchovy-mayonnaise dressing, garlic croutons

$20
Taquitos de Pollo Ahogados*

Shredded chicken, salsa verde-roja, sour cream, cotija cheese

$17
Queso Fundido*

Pepper jack, cheddar, oaxaca and swiss cheese fondue, roasted poblano pepper, serrano sauce, flour tortillas

$21

Los Tacos

Tacos

Tacos de Pescado*

Tempura cod fish, avocado sauce, cole slaw, chipotle aioli, sour cream (2 tacos/order)

$19
Tacos de Carne Asada*

Grilled hanger steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa (2 tacos/order)

$20
Tacos de Pollo

Pan-roasted chicken, cole slaw, roasted tomatillo salsa, crema (2 tacos/order)

$17
Tacos de Carnitas

Pork confit, cilantro, onion, spicy serrano salsa (2 tacos/order)

$18
Tacos de Birria

Beef stew, chile de árbol salsa, cilantro, onion (2 tacos/order)

$20
Tacos Vegetarianos

Corn, calabacitas, poblano pepper, guacamole, cotija cheese, salsa verde (2 tacos/order)

$16

Plato Fuerte

Main Courses

Pollo en Mole Poblano**

Braised chicken breast, mole sauce, wild rice chicken risotto, plantains

$27
Enchiladas Suizas

Braised chicken, tomatillo salsa, swiss cheese, rajas con crema

$28
Enchiladas de Camarón

Pan-roasted shrimp, oaxaca cheese, chipotle salsa, sour cream

$29
Enchiladas de Mole**

Roasted chicken, mole sauce, pepper jack cheese, sour cream

$27
Enchiladas Vegetarianas

Mexican squash, corn, squash blossom, ricotta cheese, creamy poblano sauce

$24
Chile Relleno y Succotash

Chile poblano, spinach, succotash, oaxaca cheese, chile ancho-guajillo salsa

$25
Mole Verde

Asparagus, cauliflower, haricot vert, chayote, huitlacoche, broccoli, mole verde sauce

$23
Bacalao Veracruz

Pan-roasted cod fish, tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeño, vegetable rice, fried plantains

$28
Salmón a la Plancha

Pan-roasted salmon, asparagus, mexican potatoes, pico de gallo, avocado salsa

$29
Hanger Steak a la Parrilla*

Potatoes dauphinoise, spinach, roasted salsa verde, chimichurri salsa

$35
Steak Fajitas*

Sizzling hanger steak, bell pepper, onion, sour cream, molcajete salsa, flour tortillas

$34
Cochinita Pibil

Braised pork shank in achiote adobo, pickled onion, habanero sauce

$31

* Contains gluten

** Contains gluten and nuts

Eating raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Menu items and pricing are subject to change.

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78 West 11th Street, West Village · (212) 533-2233

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La Contenta Oeste

Authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of New York City's West Village, led by Chef-Owner Luis Arce Mota.

Hours

  • Dinner
  • Monday – Sunday5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Kitchen closes9:45 pm
  • Happy Hour
  • Sunday – Wednesday3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Thursday2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Friday2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Brunch
  • Saturday & Sunday12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Late Night
  • Thursday – Saturday10:00 pm – Midnight

Visit Us

78 West 11th Street

West Village, New York, NY 10011

(212) 533-2233

info@lacontentanyc.com

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West Village, New York City