La Canasta Mexican Food Menu (Update 2025)
La Canasta Mexican Food is a hidden gem in South Philly, offering a delightful Mexican dining experience. Located at 2341 S 4th St in Philadelphia, this Latinx-owned restaurant provides a casual and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a romantic date or gathering with friends. The menu includes a variety of mouthwatering dishes, such as Pico De Gallo, Cheese Fries, Poblano Chicken Soup, and Ensalada De La Canasta. Customers rave about the delicious food, friendly staff, reasonable prices, and cozy ambience. Whether you're a Mexican food enthusiast or a first-time diner, La Canasta is sure to exceed your expectations with its authentic flavors and generous portions. Don't miss out on trying their Torta, Vegetarian Enchiladas, or Short Rib Burrito for a truly satisfying meal. Experience the best of Mexican cuisine at La Canasta Mexican Food today!
Appetizers
Pico De Gallo
Cheese Fries
Mozzarella Sticks and Fries
Tortilla Chips Melted Nachos
Guacamole
Rice and Beans
Corn on Cob
Mayo, cheese, lime and cayenne pepper.
Nachos
Tortilla chips served with melted nacho and mozzarella cheese, queso fresco, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, jalapeno, pickled onion and sour cream. Add extras for an additional charge.
8 Piece Alitas De Pollo
Fried chicken wings served with side of blue cheese and carrots. Choice of sauce.
Poblano Chicken Soup
Chicken, poblano pepper and corn in chicken broth.
Vegan Spicy Lentil Puree Soup
Lentil, potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, onion and garlic.
Soups
Salads
Ensalada De La Canasta
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green peppers, avocado, caramelized onions, sumac, lime juice and olive oil, served in flour tortilla bowl.
Ensalada de la Casa
Spinach, arugula, baby lettuce, red onion, tomato, cucumber.
Tacos De Carne
3 tacos with onions, cilantro, lime and cucumber. Choice of soft or crispy corn shell; choice of 1 protein: carnitas, al pastor, chorizo, steak, chicken, campechanos (mix of chorizo and steak or chicken and chorizo).
Tacos De Camaron
Shrimp, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and flour tortilla.
Tacos De Pescado
Tilapia fish, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, guacamole and flour tortilla.
Tacos Vegetarianos
Zucchini, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and corn tortilla.
BBQ Short Rib Tacos
Short rib flour tortilla and coleslaw.
Crispy Beef Tacos
Ground beef, mozzarella, lettuce, pico de gallo sour cream in crispy corn tortilla shell, and melted nacho cheese.
Chicken Tacos Dorados
Flautas. Lettuce, crema, and queso fresco.
Fish Tempura
Lettuce, slaw, Sriracha aioli and cilantro.
Birria Tacos
Mozzarella,onions,cilantro
Tacos
Tortas
La Canasta Burger
Ground beef, bacon, mozzarella, onion, lettuce, tomato, chipotle sauce and mayo.
BBQ Short Rib Sandwich
Coleslaw.
Torta Mexicana
Choice of 1 protein: al pastor, carnitas, chicken, chorizo, chicken milanese, steak, vegetarian. Served with oaxaca cheese, avocado, pinto beans, onion, tomato, lettuce, mayo, jalapenos, and chipotle sauce.
Avocado Grilled Chicken Tortas
Grilled chicken thighs, sliced avocado, onion, lettuce, chipotle sauce and mayo served on a bun.
Sopes
Corn dough tortilla topped with pinto beans, queso fresco, avocado, onion, radish, lettuce and sour cream.
Quesadilla
Choice of flour or corn tortilla; made with mozzarella cheese, served with side of guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream.
Tostadas
Fried corn tortilla topped with pinto beans, queso fresco, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and avocado.
Burrito
Flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella, rice, pinto beans, tomato and sour cream.
Gordita
Thick corn dough fried, served with queso fresco, onion, sour cream and cilantro.
Quesabirria
Mozzarella,onions,cilantro
Traditional Mexican
Entrees
Bistec a La Mexicana
Steak seasoned with jalapenos, onion and tomato. Served pinto beans, avocado and queso fresco.
Chiles Rellenos
Stuffed poblano peppers, oaxaca cheese, sour cream, and ground beef (optional).
Carne Asada
Steak served with pinto beans, pico de gallo, queso fresco and guacamole.
Pollo Asado
Grilled chicken breast, pinto beans, pico de gallo, queso fresco and gucamole.
Fajitas
Choice of steak, chicken, or shrimp. Warmed flour tortillas served with bell peppers, onion and zucchini. Served with pinto beans and mozzarella cheese.
Alambre Hawaiian
Chicken, pork, ham, pineapple, bacon, bell peppers, onion, zucchini and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with pinto beans.
Enchiladas Especiales
Salmon, shrimp, mushrooms, mozzarella, and spicy rosa.
Chilaquiles Red
Crema, onion, queso fresco, fried egg, your choice: chicken, chorizo or steak.
Chilaquiles Green
Crema, onion, queso fresco, fried egg, your choice: chicken, chorizo or steak.
3 Piece Enchiladas
Corn tortilla with chicken. Served with lettuce, onion, sour cream, queso fresco, pinto beans choice of: mole, red sauce or green sauce.
3 Piece Vegetarian Enchiladas
Corn tortilla with mushroom, zucchini, bell pepper, onion. Served with lettuce, onion, sour cream, queso fresco, pinto beans choice of sauce: mole, red sauce, green sauce.
3 Piece Enchiladas Suizas
Corn tortilla with chicken with creamy green sauce, queso fresco, sour cream and pinto beans.
Short Rib Enchilada
Mole, mozzarella cheese and sour cream.
Spicy Mango Salmon
Salmon filet sauteed with broccoli cauliflower carrots, bell peppers and onion.
Penne with Spicy Rosa Sauce
Salsa roja, heavy cream, garlic, and butter.
Flan
Churros
spicy mango plantain
Honey spicy mango, sour cream
Tres Leches
Vanilla