La Catrina Restaurant

240 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven
(203) 390-5574

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Chimichanga Appetizer Sampler
Carnitas and Longaniza Tacos
Camarones Al Ajillo 1 2 Lb
Bistec A la Mexicana
Camarones A la Diabla
Tostadas de Camaron
Guacamole and Chips
Arroz A la Tumbada
Jalapeño Pasta Al
Tostadas de Pulpo

Menu

Appetizers
Nachos
Homestyle corn tortilla chips topped with chili, tomatoes, jalapeños, scallions, and cheddar jack cheese served with sour cream and salsa.
Aguachile
Tender shrimp in lime juice, cilantro, cucumber, chile serrano citrus with red onions.
Calamari
Fried and served with our chipotle sauce.
Chicken Strips
Chicken tenders and French fries.
Guacamole
Aguacate Mexicano, jalapeño, cilantro, onions, and lemon juice.
Mini Tostadas
Homemade tostadas with chipotle marinated shredded chicken topped with lettuce, onions, sour cream, and queso fresco.
8 Chicken Wings
Wings tossed in your favorite sauces mild buffalo, hot buffalo, extra hot (muertas), honey BBQ, hot BBQ, mango habanero, or teriyaki served with celery and blue cheese dressing.
Chalupas
Small tortilla with salsa Verde o Roja, queso fresco, and onions.
French Fries
15 wings
tossed inour hememade sauces:mild buffalo,hot buffalo,mango habanero,muertasextra hot,hot bbq or honey bbq.Serve with carrots and blue cheese

Soups
Large Chicken Soup (Sopa De Pollo)
Large Noodle Soup (Sopa De Fideos)

Salads
Beets Salad
Baby spinach, sweet beets, mandarin orange, queso fresco, and sliced almonds with pink pepper crumb vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with croutons and parmesan cheese with Caesar dressing.
Apple Salad
Mixed greens topped with sliced apples, gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries, and candied pecans served with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Diego's Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, red onions, bacon, and avocado served with a spicy ranch dressing.
grilled or blackened chicken
grilled steak
grilled shrimp
salmon

Tacos
Carnitas Tacos
All tacos are made with corn tortillas, the meat of your choice, onions, and cilantro.
3 Tacos de birria
3 tacos beef meat with cheese onions cilantro and a side of consome
Steak Tacos
All tacos are made with corn tortillas, the meat of your choice, onions, and cilantro.
Chicken Tacos
All tacos are made with corn tortillas, the meat of your choice, onions, and cilantro.
Longaniza Tacos
All tacos are made with corn tortillas, the meat of your choice, onions, and cilantro.

Burritos
Carnitas Burrito
Flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, guacamole, chipotle sauce, sour cream, cabbage, and cheese served with French fries or side salad.
Steak Burrito
Flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, guacamole, chipotle sauce, sour cream, cabbage, and cheese served with French fries or side salad.
Chicken Burrito
Flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, guacamole, chipotle sauce, sour cream, cabbage, and cheese served with French fries or side salad.
Veggie Burrito
Flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, guacamole, chipotle sauce, sour cream, cabbage, and cheese served with French fries or side salad.
Longaniza Burrito
Flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, guacamole, chipotle sauce, sour cream, cabbage, and cheese served with French fries or side salad.
Shrimp Burrito
Flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, guacamole, chipotle sauce, sour cream, cabbage, and cheese served with French fries or side salad.

Tortas
Breaded Chicken Milanesa Tortas
All are made with fresh bread, refried beans, mayonnaise, onions, avocado, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers or chipotle peppers. Choose a side salad or French fries.
Carne Asada Tortas
All are made with fresh bread, refried beans, mayonnaise, onions, avocado, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers or chipotle peppers. Choose a side salad or French fries.
Longaniza Tortas
All are made with fresh bread, refried beans, mayonnaise, onions, avocado, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers or chipotle peppers. Choose a side salad or French fries.
Breaded Pork Milanesa Tortas
All are made with fresh bread, refried beans, mayonnaise, onions, avocado, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers or chipotle peppers. Choose a side salad or French fries.
Hot Dog Tortas
All are made with fresh bread, refried beans, mayonnaise, onions, avocado, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers or chipotle peppers. Choose a side salad or French fries.

Quesadillas
Cheese Quesadillas
Large flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheese melted with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Chicken Quesadillas
Large flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheese melted with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Chuck Steak Quesadillas
Large flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheese melted with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Gulf Shrimp Quesadillas
Large flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheese melted with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Vegetables Quesadillas
Large flour tortilla with jack and cheddar cheese melted with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Entrées
Pozole
Tender pieces of pork with hominy corn, red broth served with lettuce, radish, onions, oregano, and lime on the side.
Enchiladas
Traditional red sauce or green sauce is a bit spicy with sour cream, avocado, onions, and queso fresco.
Mole Poblano
Traditional mole poblano and sesame seeds served with Mexican rice and corn tortillas mole contain peanuts.
Tostadas De Camaron
Tender shrimp with tomato, mango, onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, and lime juice.
Bistec a La Mexicana
Sautéed steak with tomato, onions, and jalapeño pepper all cooked perfectly and with a side of rice.
Camarones a La Diabla
Shrimp dipped in spicy red sauce served with white rice.
Carne Asada
Tender steak with Mexican cactus, rice, and beans.
la catrina salmon
sauteed salmon with shrimp withe sauce,onions,garli,crushed red pepper,sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes
La Catrina (Parrillada)
Grilled tender steak diced, chicken, pork loin, and longaniza.
Pork Carnitas
Nicely seasoned roast pork served with rice and beans.
Salmon
Roasted salmon.
Coctel De Camaron
Mexican-style with avocado, cilantro, and onions.
rice
avocado
American Cheeseburger
Ground beef, American cheese, bacon, mustard, pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomato served with a side salad or fries.
Mexican Burger
Ground beef, pepper jack cheese, mayonnaise, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, onions, and jalapeño peppers served with a side salad or fries.
Pollo Loco
Sautéed half chicken, white wine, and cherry peppers on top of baby spinach.
Huachinango Frito
Whole fried red snapper served with rice and house salad.
New York Strip
Grilled 12 ounces of New York strip topped with sautéed spinach and fingerling potatoes.
beans
camarones al ajillo
tendershrimp,garli,olive oil,guajillo pepperand a side of withe rice

Soda
Aguas Frescas Lg
Fresh water pineapple, horchata, or Jamaica.
Mexican Coke
Regular Soda

Tea & Coffee
LG Sierra Negra Caffé
Large Chamomile Tea (Manzanilla)
Large Cinnamon Tea (Canela)

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Recent Reviews

Good Mexican food is really hard to come across in the Northeast, and La Catrina caters to that issue. Everything we had there- the tacos, the octopus, the guacamole and the seafood platter was scrumptious! Our server Jared was extremely attentive to our needs, and the hostess at the restaurant made us feel extremely welcome. I was impressed with their warm hospitality, and splendid dining
December 2025
I can't recommend it enough! Whether dining in or ordering for pickup, the food is delicious. Every dish I've tried has been full of flavor and quality.

The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained, creating a welcoming atmosphere. But what really stood out to me was the incredible service. I had an experience where I lost my phone in the parking lot, and the staff was incredibly honest and helpful. They found my phone and returned it to me when...
November 2025
The food was very good. My first time here with my family and they liked the food as as well. The margaritas here are delicious I would recommend. Im definitely coming back here with my family!!
September 2025

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La Catrina Restaurant

240 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 390-5574