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Forest Park, Illinois

Mexican Republic Kitchen & Cantina

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MEXICAN FAVORITES

  • BURRITO

    • $13.00
    Large flour tortilla filled with pinto beans, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and choice of meat. Mexican rice and a side of guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • BURRITO BOWL

    • $13.00
    Burrito bowl with choice of Mexican Rice, White Rice, or Mexican style Cauliflower Rice. Choice of meat. Topped with Cheese, sour cream, lettuce, jalapeños, pickled red onions, salsa & guacamole. Low Carb - keto.
    • Keto

    Allergens not declared

  • TOSTADAS

    • $11.00
    Two tostadas filled with pinto beans and choice of meat. Lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Mexican rice and guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • TORTA

    • $12.00
    Telera bread with pinto beans and choice of meat. Lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Mexican Rice and Guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • QUESADILLAS WITH MEAT

    • $12.00
    2 Quesadillas filled with cheese and choice of meat on corn tortillas. Mexican rice & pinto beans. Sour Cream and guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • VEGGIE QUESADILLAS (Calabazitas)

    • $12.00
    2 Quesadillas filled with cheese, roasted zucchini, caramelized onion, and corn on corn tortillas. Mexican rice & pinto beans. Sour Cream and guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • CHEESE QUESADILLAS

    • $10.50
    2 Quesadillas filled with cheese on corn tortillas. Mexican rice & pinto beans. Sour Cream and guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • TACO BOWL

    • $13.00
    Lettuce and cabbage mixed with lime dressing or chipotle ranch. Choice of meat/protein. Topped with guacamole, jalapeños, cheese, pickled red onions, and salsa. Side of sour cream. Low Carb. Keto friendly.

    Allergens not declared

BOTTLED SODA

  • Mexican Coke

    • $3.50
    Glass Bottle

    Allergens not declared

  • Jarritos

    • $3.00

    Allergens not declared

  • COKE CAN

    • $2.00

    Allergens not declared

SIDES

  • MEXICAN CORN

    • $5.00
    Comes with chipotle mayo, chili powder and queso fresco.

    Allergens not declared

  • RICE

    • $4.50
    Side of rice

    Allergens not declared

  • GUACAMOLE SIDE

    • $4.00

    Allergens not declared

  • PICKLED JALAPEÑOS & VEGGIES

    • $3.00
    Pickled carrots, cauliflower & jalapeños

    Allergens not declared

  • GRILLED JALAPEÑOS

    • $3.00

    Allergens not declared

  • HABANERO

    • $1.50
    Roasted habanero salsa. Extremely spicy.

    Allergens not declared

  • BEANS

    • $4.50
    Side of refried pinto beans or refried black Beans. (Black beans are vegetarian and can be vegan without cheese)

    Allergens not declared

  • FRENCH FRIES SIDE

    • $4.50

    Allergens not declared

  • SIDE OF TORTILLAS

    • $1.00
    4 Tortillas.

    Allergens not declared

  • PICO DE GALLO

    • $1.50
    Chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños.

    Allergens not declared

  • SOUR CREAM

    • $1.00

    Allergens not declared

  • PLANTAINS

    • $4.50
    Fried plantains, topped with sour cream and queso fresco.

    Allergens not declared

  • CHEESE SIDE

    • $1.00

    Allergens not declared

  • AVOCADO SLICES

    • $2.00

    Allergens not declared

  • No Plastic Silvewear

    Please select if you do not want plastic utensils and napkins. Thank you!

    Allergens not declared

  • SAUTEED GREEN BEANS

    • $4.50
    Side of sauteed green beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • CAULIFLOWER MEXICAN RICE

    • $5.50
    Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice with zucchini. Contains dairy. Low Carb.

    Allergens not declared

SPECIALS

  • Bistec ala Mexicana

    • $18.00
    Grilled skirt steak in a roasted tomato sauce mixed with grilled onions and bell peppers. Mexican Rice, pinto beans, guacamole & Side Salad.

    Allergens not declared

  • Asada con Camarones

    • $26.00
    Grilled skirt steak and grilled shrimp. Side of Mexican Rice, pinto beans, 1 grilled jalapeno, guacamole & Side Salad.

    Allergens not declared

  • Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

    • $22.00
    Sauteed shrimp in a garlic sauce with grilled tomatoes. Mexican Rice, pinto beans, guacamole & Side Salad.

    Allergens not declared

  • MOLE TRIO ENCHILADAS

    • $19.00
    3 Homemade corn tortillas filled with chicken breast. Topped with 3 different moles. Mexican Rice and Pinto beans. Mole Negro Mole Rojo Peanut Mole

    Allergens not declared

  • POLLO EN CHIPOTLE CREAM

    • $18.00
    Grilled chicken breast in chipotle cream. Mexican Rice, Guacamole and Mixed Green Salad.

    Allergens not declared

  • PORK IN CHILE ANCHO

    • $21.50
    Grilled pork loin in chile ancho salsa. White Rice and Mixed Green Salad.

    Allergens not declared

  • Papas Locas

    • $10.00
    French fries topped with nacho cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos.

    Allergens not declared

  • Pechuga de Pollo Rellena

    • $18.00
    Stuffed chicken breast with poblano peppers, corn and cheese. Topped with green sauce. Side of white rice, side salad and guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • Pechuga de Pollo ala Tampiquena

    • $19.00
    Grilled chicken breast. 1 Mole cheese enchilada with sour cream. 1 Grilled jalapeno. Mexican Rice, pinto beans, guacamole & Side Salad.

    Allergens not declared

  • SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE CREAM

    • $20.00
    Grilled shrimp in chipotle cream. White rice and mixed greens salad.

    Allergens not declared

ENTREES

  • FAJITAS

    • $17.50
    Sauteed meat with bell peppers, onions & tomato. Guacamole, sour cream, mexican rice & pinto beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • ENCHILADAS CON MOLE

    • $16.00
    3 Corn tortillas filled with choice of roasted chicken or beef picadillo. Mole Coloradito, onions, cilantro. Mexican rice & pinto beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • CHILES RELLENOS

    • $13.50
    Egg battered stuffed poblano pepper filled with cheese or beef picadillo. Roasted tomato sauce. Mexican rice & pinto beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • CARNITAS

    • $17.00
    Tender pork carnitas. Molacajete sauce, pico de gallo & guacamole. Pinto beans & Mexican rice.

    Allergens not declared

  • BRISKET

    • $22.00
    Beef brisket in Mole Coloradito. Black beans & Mexican Rice. Grilled corn with chipotle mayo.

    Allergens not declared

  • COCHINITA PIBIL

    • $18.50
    Braised achiote pork in banana leaves & orange juice. Black beans, pickled red onions & habanero salsa.

    Allergens not declared

  • ENCHILADAS DE VEGETALES

    • $14.50
    3 Corn tortilla filled with zucchini, onions & corn. Roasted tomato sauce, sour cream, cheese. White rice & black beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • VEGGIE FAJITAS

    • $14.50
    Sauteed bell peppers, onions & tomato with zucchini & corn. Guacamole, sour cream, Mexican rice & black beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • ALAMBRE

    • $20.50
    Sauteed steak, chorizo & bacon with bell peppers, onions & melted cheese. Mexican rice & pinto beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • BARBACOA

    • $19.50
    Braised beef in guajillo chile & avocado leaves. Pinto beans & Mexican rice. Pico de gallo & guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDES

    • $14.75
    Corn tortillas filled with roasted chicken & caramelized onions. Topped with salsa verde & melted cheese. White Rice & black beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • POLLO EN CREMA DE POBLANO

    • $18.00
    Grilled chicken breast in Poblano Cream. Corn tamal with sour cream & cheese. White rice.

    Allergens not declared

APPETIZERS

  • NACHOS

    • $9.50
    Crispy corn tortillas with melted cheese. Black Beans, corn, pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole & sour cream.

    Allergens not declared

  • GUACAMOLE

    • $10.00
    Mashed avocado mixed with cilantro, jalapeño, tomato, onion & lime juice. Tortilla chips.

    Allergens not declared

  • QUESADILLA APPETIZER

    • $8.50
    Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Side of guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo.

    Allergens not declared

  • QUESO FUNDIDO

    • $10.50
    Melted cheese. Topped with chorizo, roasted poblanos & caramelized onion. Tortillas.

    Allergens not declared

  • CHIPS & SALSA

    • $4.00
    Crispy tortilla chips with a side of Roasted Molcajete Tomato Salsa.

    Allergens not declared

  • TAQUITOS

    • $8.50
    Crispy taquitos filled with chicken, cilantro & onions. Topped with sour cream, salsa verde & queso fresco

    Allergens not declared

  • MRK QUESO DIP

    • $10.50
    Melted cheese dip with beef picadillo. Chopped jalapeños, tomato & corn. Topped with onions & cilantro. Tortilla Chips.

    Allergens not declared

  • TAMALES DE ELOTE

    • $8.00
    2 Corn tamales topped with poblano cream, melted cheese and cilantro.

    Allergens not declared

  • CHICKEN TAMALES

    • $7.50
    2 Tamales filled with roasted chicken & salsa verde. Topped with sour cream, cheese & salsa verde.

    Allergens not declared

  • EMPANADAS DE CARNITAS

    • $9.00
    Four crispy empanadas filled with pork carnitas. Topped with sour cream, salsa roja & queso fresco.

    Allergens not declared

  • SIDE OF MOLCAJETE SALSA

    • $1.00
    Roasted Tomato, jalapeño, and onion Salsa.

    Allergens not declared

  • SIDE OF CHIPS

    • $3.00
    Crispy Tortilla Chips

    Allergens not declared

  • JALAPEÑOS RELLENOS

    • $9.50
    Three stuffed jalapeños with chorizo, roasted potato & cheese. Mole Coloradito, sour cream & cheese.

    Allergens not declared

  • COMBO APPETIZER - BOTANA COMBO

    • $18.50
    Two pork empanadas, one chicken tamal, two chicken taquitos, queso fundido with chorizo & side of guacamole. Empanadas, tamal & taquitos are topped with cheese, sour cream & salsa.

    Allergens not declared

DRINKS TO GO

  • Traditional Margarita To Go

    • $8.50
    100% Blue Agave Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.

    Allergens not declared

  • Strawberry Margarita To Go

    • $8.75
    Strawberry flavored margarita. 100% Blue Agave Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.

    Allergens not declared

  • Premium Margarita To Go

    • $10.00
    Milagro Reposado Tequila, Torres Orange Liquor, lemon & lime Juice Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container Pick up only When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mango Margarita To Go

    • $8.75
    Mango flavored margarita. 100% Blue Agave Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.

    Allergens not declared

  • Red Sangria To Go

    • $7.50
    Red wine, peach liquor, rum, gin, peach, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Pick up only. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.

    Allergens not declared

  • White Sangria To Go

    • $7.50
    White wine, peach liquor, rum, gin, peach, lemon & lime Juice. Ready to drink: Just serve over ice. Sealed proofed-container. Pick up only. When picking up, a staff member will check ID to verify the legal age of 21.

    Allergens not declared

SEAFOOD

  • CAMARONES ALA DIABLA

    • $21.00
    Sauteed shrimp in a spicy chipotle sauce. Mexican rice, pinto beans, guacamole & pico de gallo.

    Allergens not declared

  • SHRIMP FAJITAS

    • $20.50
    Sauteed shrimp with bell peppers, onions & tomato. Guacamole & sour cream. Mexican rice & pinto beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • ENCHILADAS DE CAMARON

    • $17.00
    3 corn tortillas filled with shrimp, chipotle & grilled onions. Topped with salsa verde, sour cream & queso fresco. Mexican rice & black beans.

    Allergens not declared

  • QUESADILLAS DE CAMARON

    • $16.00
    Two tortillas filled with cheese, shrimp, chipotle & onions. Mexican rice & black beans. Side of guacamole and sour cream.

    Allergens not declared

  • SHRIMP CEVICHE

    • $10.00
    Lime juice marinated shrimp, onions, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño & cucumber. Tortilla chips.

    Allergens not declared

  • QUESADILLAS DE CANGREJO (CRAB)

    • $16.50
    Two tortillas filled with cheese, crab, bacon, roasted corn, chipotle and onions. Mexican rice, black beans, side of guacamole and sour cream.

    Allergens not declared

  • SHRIMP EMPANADAS

    • $10.50
    3 Empanadas filled with shrimp, chipotle & onions. Topped with sour cream, cheese & salsa roja.

    Allergens not declared

  • PESCADO A LA VERACRUZANA

    • $18.00
    Sauteed tilapia in Veracruzana sauce-tomato, capers, olives & jalapeños. White rice & mixed salad.

    Allergens not declared

  • SHRIMP QUESO FUNDIDO

    • $13.50
    Melted cheese mixed with shrimp, chipotle & onions. Topped with chipotle mayo & cilantro.

    Allergens not declared

DESSERT

  • Churros

    • $7.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Tres Leches

    • $7.50

    Allergens not declared

  • Flan De Coco

    • $5.00
    Coconut flavored custard.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tres Leches Cake Gluten Free

    • $9.00
    Gluten-free tres leches cake. Made with almond flour. Sugar-free sweetener substitute. Contains Dairy & Coconut. Low carb, keto-friendly.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chocoflan

    • $8.00
    Vanilla flan layered with chocolate cake.

    Allergens not declared

AGUA FRESCA & JUICE

  • Horchata

    • $4.00
    Coconut Cinnamon Horchata

    Allergens not declared

  • Lemonade

    • $3.00
    Homemade Lemonade

    Allergens not declared

  • Iced Tea

    • $3.00

    Allergens not declared

SOUPS & SALADS

  • POZOLE

    • $6.00
    Guajillo & pork flavored broth with corn hominy. Shredded pork.

    Allergens not declared

  • TORTILLA SOUP

    • $5.00
    Chicken broth flavored with chile ancho. Tortilla strips, cheese, chicken & sour cream

    Allergens not declared

  • PEPITA SALAD

    • $9.00
    Mixed greens with pumpkin seed & lime dressing. Topped with queso fresco, roasted pepitas & tortilla strips.

    Allergens not declared

  • MR SALAD

    • $8.00
    Mixed greens with chipotle ranch, grilled corn, black beans, avocado & red onions.

    Allergens not declared

  • BUTTERNUT SOUP

    • $6.50
    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. Topped with Bacon, sour cream, and cilantro. Size small 16oz Size Large 32oz

    Allergens not declared

TACOS

  • 3 TACOS WITH RICE AND BEANS

    • $4.00
    Choice of 3 tacos. Side of rice and beans. Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco. Select one taco filling per option

    Allergens not declared

  • 4 TACOS

    Choice of 4 tacos. Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco.

    Allergens not declared

  • 2 TACOS WITH RICE AND BEANS

    • $4.00
    Choice of 2 tacos. Side of Rice & Beans Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco. Select one taco filling per option.

    Allergens not declared

  • 2 TACOS

    Choice of 2 tacos. Please see the menu / individual tacos for toppings of each taco.

    Allergens not declared

  • 4 TACOS WITH RICE AND BEANS

    • $4.00
    Choice of 4 tacos. Side of rice & beans. Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco. Select one taco filling per option

    Allergens not declared

  • 3 TACOS

    Choice of 3 tacos. Please see the menu / individual tacos for the toppings of each taco.

    Allergens not declared

  • BAJA FISH TACO

    • $4.25
    Battered tilapia tacos. Topped with chipotle mayo, cabbage and Pico de gallo.

    Allergens not declared

  • ASADA STEAK TACO

    • $4.00
    Grilled garlicky lime-marinated sirloin steak. Topped with onions and cilantro.

    Allergens not declared

  • POLLO CHICKEN TACO

    • $3.75
    Garlicky grilled chicken. Topped with onion and cilantro.

    Allergens not declared

  • CAULIFLOWER TACO

    • $4.00
    Sauteed cauliflower. Topped with lettuce, cilantro, pico de gallo and chipotle mayo.

    Allergens not declared

  • PIBIL TACO

    • $4.00
    Achiote braised pork. With black beans and pickled red onions.

    Allergens not declared

  • PASTOR TACO

    • $3.75
    Roasted guajillo pork. Topped with onion, cilantro and pineapple.

    Allergens not declared

  • BATTERED SHRIMP TACO

    • $4.25
    Battered shrimp topped with chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo and pickled red onions.

    Allergens not declared

  • PANELA TACO

    • $4.00
    Sauteed panela cheese. Topped with roasted tomato sauce, pickled red onions & guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

  • CHORIZO TACO

    • $3.75
    Mexican spiced sausage topped with onions and cilantro.

    Allergens not declared

  • CALABAZITAS TACO

    • $3.75
    Grilled zucchini, grilled corn, and caramelized onions. Topped with sour cream and queso fresco.

    Allergens not declared

  • CARNITAS TACO

    • $3.75
    Tender pulled pork topped with pico de gallo.

    Allergens not declared

  • JALAPEÑO RELLENO TACO

    • $4.25
    Stuffed Jalapeño with chorizo, roasted potato, and cheese. Topped with lettuce and sour cream.

    Allergens not declared

  • PICADILLO TACO (GROUND BEEF)

    • $3.75
    Ground beef with roasted potato and carrots. Topped with onion and cilantro.

    Allergens not declared

  • RAJAS MUSHROOM TACO

    • $3.75
    Creamy mushrooms with poblano peppers, caramelized onions and sour cream

    Allergens not declared

  • GRILLED SHRIMP TACO

    • $4.25
    Grilled shrimp topped with chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo and pickled red onions.

    Allergens not declared

  • TINGA DE POLLO TACO

    • $4.00
    Shredded chicken with caramelized onions in a roasted tomato chipotle sauce. Topped with sour cream, cheese and cabbage.

    Allergens not declared

  • BARBACOA TACO

    • $4.25
    Guajillo braised beef. Topped with onions, cilantro and guacamole.

    Allergens not declared

Location

Forest Park

Location page

Address

7404 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, USForest Park, IllinoisUnited States

Hours

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    Tuesday to Saturday
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM – 8 PM

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