Móle Cantina Mexicana- Upper East Side

1735 2nd Ave, New York
(212) 289-8226

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Bistek Or Camarones A la Mexicana
Mole Poblano Enchiladas
Mexico City Style Tacos
Side of Rice and Beans
Guacamole \u0026 Chips
Fresh Made Guacamole
Fresh Guacamole -
Side Guacamole
Chicken Tacos
Fish Tacos

Menu

Lunch Specials
Burrito Bowl Lunch Special
Black beans, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and your choice of protein.
Burrito Bowl
Rice, BLACK Beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese. Sour cream and salsa on the side.
Burrito Lunch Specials
Large flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans and your choice of filling. Served with "pico de gallo" and sour cream on the side. Soda included.
Two Soft Tacos Lunch Specials
Two soft tacos with your choice of filling and topped with onions, cilantro and salsa. Soda included.
Chimichanga Lunch Specials
Crispy burrito topped with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and salsa. Soda included.
Quesadilla Lunch Specials
Grilled large soft flour tortilla filled with cheese, served with "pico de gallo," and sour cream. Soda included.
Nachos Lunch Specials
Our homemade chips covered with cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and "pico de gallo." Soda included.
Two Enchiladas Lunch Specials
Two corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling then smothered with our homemade enchilada sauce and melted cheese on top. Soda included.
Two American Tacos Lunch Specials
Two hard shell tacos with ground beef, lettuce, onions, cheese, salsa and cilantro. Soda included.

Sides
Guacamole and Chips
Chips
Salsa
Sour Cream
Rice
Beans
Guacamole
Fried Plantains
Tortillas
Four pieces.
Jalapeños
Jalapeños side
Cheese
French Fries
Charro Beans
Charro beans are a popular Mexican dish consisting of pinto beans in a boldly flavored broth with other types of meat, chili peppers, tomatoes, and spices.

Breakfast & Brunch
Burrito Bowl
Rice, BLACK Beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese. Sour cream and salsa on the side.
Mole Burger
10 oz. "Pat LaFrieda" short rib mix burger, with melted Jack cheese, topped with poblano peppers, crema, pickled jalapenos. With fries or salad
Avo-Shrimp Salad
Grilled shrimp over mixed greens, grilled corn, avocado, cucumbers and crispy tortilla strips with your choice of dressing on the side. Best with our Creamy Avocado Dressing.
Brunch Huevos a la Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with chopped tomato, onions, cilantro and jalapenos. Served with rice, beans and tortillas
Brunch Huevos Rancheros
Sunny side up eggs served over crispy tortilla smothered in our Ranchero sauce. With rice, beans and tortillas
Breakfast Burrito
Large crispy flour tortilla, rice, beans, with scrambled eggs and cheese
Chilaquiles Verdes
Traditional for hangover. Crispy corn tortilla smothered in our green tomatillo salsa, topped with grilled steak, crema, "cotija" cheese, avocado. Side of black beans
Torrejas (Mexican version of French toast)
Made with brioche and served with seasonal berries
Avocado Toast
All-Time Favorite. Toasted rye sourdough bread with sliced avocado, Queso Fresco and cilantro.
Steak & Eggs
Grilled hanger steak, with two eggs, home fries & mesclun salad
Brunch Huevos con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with homemade Mexican spicy crumbled pork sausage. Served with rice, beans and tortillas
Brunch Omelet Chorizo and Scallions
Our homemade Mexican chorizo, spicy crumble pork sausage and scallions omelet. Served with home fries, salad and toast
Brunch Healthy Omelet
with spinach, mushrooms and avocado. Served with home fries, salad and toast

Sides
Guacamole and Chips
Chips
Salsa
Sour Cream
Rice
Beans
Guacamole
Fried Plantains
Tortillas
Four pieces.
Jalapeños
Jalapeños side
Cheese
French Fries
Charro Beans
Charro beans are a popular Mexican dish consisting of pinto beans in a boldly flavored broth with other types of meat, chili peppers, tomatoes, and spices.

Apettizers Para Comenzar
Quesadillas
Crisped on the grill, large flour tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of filling. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
Fresh Guacamole
Made to order with fresh lime, onions, tomatos, cilantro and jalapeños, topped with radish. Served with chips and salsa on the side. Midly Spicy.
Nachos
Our housemade crispy tortilla chips smothered with cheese, topped with cilantro, jalapeño, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Elote Asado
Grilled fresh corn on the cob with mayo, Cotija cheese, lime and chilli powder.
Empanadas
Two flour dough empanadas served with pico de gallo, chipotle salsa and sour cream.
FIESTA QUESADILLA
Large flour tortilla crisped on the grill with sauteed onions & peppers. Chicken or steak. Served with lettuce, sour cream, and salsa on the side.
Taquitos con Guacamole
Two crispy corn tortilla tacos, rolled and filled with potatoes and chorizo, topped with lettuce, sour cream, cotija cheese, and guacamole.
Ceviche de Shrimp
Mexico City style shrimp ceviche with citrus tomato sauce, onions, cilantro and topped with avocado. Served with chips on the side. Midly Spicy.
Mexico City Style Quesadillas
Two handmade tortillas filled with Oaxaca cheese.

De La Taqueria
Tacos (Soft Tortilla)
Two corn tortillas topped with onions and cilantro, and served with salsa on the side.
Baja Tacos
Three tacos on soft blue corn tortilla, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado. Chipotle mayo and jalapeño aioli on the side.
Flautas Doradas
Three rolled crispy tacos stuffed with shredded chicken or shredded beef, topped with sour cream, lettuce, salsa and cheese. Comes with side of rice and side of beans.
Taco Americano (Hard shell)
Two hard shell taco with ground beef, lettuce, cheese, onions, cilantro and salsa.
Tacos de Arrachera
Three grilled, marinated steak tacos served on flour tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, and chopped onions. Frijoles charros (charro style beans), guacamole, chipotle salsa, and baby charred onions on the side.
Tacos al Pastor
Three adobo marinated pork and grilled pineapple served on soft blue corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and chopped onions. Beans, charred baby onions, jalapeño, and guacamole on the side.
Tacos "Taco Taco"
Three tacos served on blue tortillas filled with our famous chipotle pork (taco taco style). Served with "charros" style beans, charred "baby" onions and guacamole.
Tacos de Suadero
Three braised beef brisked tacos served on soft blue corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, and chopped onions. Beans, charred baby onions, jalapeño, and guacamole on the side.

Enchiladas
Enchiladas Tradicionales (3)
Three soft corn tortillas rolled and smothered with our homemade salsa, topped with melted cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Enchiladas de Mole Poblano
Three soft corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and smothered with our signature traditional Mole Poblano sauce (contains NUTS). Topped with melted cheese, sliced avocado, and a touch of sesame seeds. Served with rice and beans.
Enchiladas Tradicionales (2)
Two soft corn tortillas rolled and smothered with our homemade salsa, topped with melted cheese. Served with rice and beans.

Burritos & More
Burritos
Large flour tortilla crisped on the grill and filled with rice, beans, and your choice of filling. Served with lettuce, sour cream, and salsa on the side.
Burrito Bowl
Rice, BLACK Beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese. Sour cream and salsa on the side.
Burro Grande
Large flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of filling, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, "pico de gallo," cheese and salsa.
FIESTA BURRITO
Large flour tortilla crisped on the grill and filled with rice, BLACK beans, cheese, sauteed onions & peppers. Chicken or steak. Served with lettuce, sour cream, and salsa on the side.
Chimichangas
Crispy flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of filling, rice and beans, and topped with cheese, lettuce, sour cream and salsa.
Burrito Enchilado
Large flour tortilla crisped on the grill and filled with rice, beans, and your choice of filling, then smothered with our traditional enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese.

Tortas
Mexican Style Sandwich
Warm "Telera" bread with a spread of beans, mayo, melted cheese, and your choice of filling. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, sliced avocado, and jalapeños.
Mole Burger
10 oz. "Pat LaFrieda" short rib mix burger, with melted Jack cheese, topped with poblano peppers, crema, pickled jalapenos. With fries or salad

Especialidades / House Specialities
Carne Asada
Grilled marinated skirt steak served with a cheese enchilada, charred "baby" onions and guacamole.
Carnitas
Slow braised pork confit chunks served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, green tomatillo salsa, and corn tortillas.
Chiles Rellenos
Two roasted poblano peppers stuffed with queso fresco and smothered with our homemade fresh fire roasted tomato sauce. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
Pollo en Mole Poblano
Half chicken smothered in our signature Mole Poblano sauce (contains NUTS). Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Shrimp a la Mexicana
Shrimp sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and cilantro. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
Steak a la Mexicana
Strips of steak sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and cilantro. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
COCHINITA PIBIL
Axiote marinated pork, slowly baked in banana leaves, served w/black beans, pickled onions, salsa verde & tortillas

Ensaladas / Salads
Taco Salad
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatos, carrots, onions, cheese and sliced avocado. Served in a crispy tortilla basquet with our homemade chipotle vinaigrette on the side.
Sopa de Tortilla
Blue corn tortilla soup, served with cilantro, onions, cheese, sour cream and avocado.
Avo-Shrimp Salad
Grilled shrimp over mixed greens, grilled corn, avocado, cucumbers and crispy tortilla strips with your choice of dressing on the side. Best with our Creamy Avocado Dressing.
Pozole
Traditional hearty hominy corn soup with pork meat garnished with oregano, dried chile, sliced avocado, and lettuce. Chips on the side.
Mixed Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrots, and onions. Homemade chipotle vinaigrette on the side.
Ensalada con Queso Fresco
Mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and onions with fresh mild cheese and our homemade chipotle vinaigrette on the side.
Caldo de Pollo
Traditionally homemade with carrots, celery, onions, and rice. Chopped onions, fresh cilantro, and corn tortillas on the side.
Sopa de Frijol
Black bean soup.

Sizziling Fajitas
Grilled Marinated Chicken Fajitas
Sautéed onions and peppers with grilled chicken. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and salsa.
Grilled Marinated Steak Fajitas
Sautéed onions and peppers with grilled marinated steak. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and salsa.
Shrimp Fajitas
Sautéed onions and peppers with shrimp. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and salsa.
Vegetable Fajitas
Sautéed onions and peppers with mix of mushrooms, spinach, and cabbage. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and salsa.

Sides
Guacamole and Chips
Chips
Salsa
Sour Cream
Rice
Beans
Guacamole
Fried Plantains
Tortillas
Four pieces.
Jalapeños
Jalapeños side
Cheese
French Fries
Charro Beans
Charro beans are a popular Mexican dish consisting of pinto beans in a boldly flavored broth with other types of meat, chili peppers, tomatoes, and spices.

Desserts
Flan
Mexican vanilla custard with caramel sauce.
Chocolate Cake
Three Milk Cake
Classic three milk cake topped with shaved chocolate and whipped cream on the side.

Beverages
Soda Can
Aguas Frescas
Homemade fresh fruit drinks.
Jarritos Mexican Soda
Mexican soda

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Recent Reviews

The food here is always quality. My wife and I have ordered to-go from here for years, and decided to go in person for the first time, and we’re delighted by the experience. Especially appreciate the clearly labeled gluten free options (of which there are plenty!). Will be back soon.
February 2026
Absolutely great experience! We love coming here, the service is always great, they replace your chips and water without being asked, and they are so kind. The best margarita I’ve ever had as well.
January 2026
Food was good but they screwed up our order and then overcharged us and it wasn’t even busy. My husband ordered the torta which was supposed to come with fries. When the food was served there were no fries so we asked where they were. They finally brought fries and when I looked at our bill again I see they charged us $9 extra for fries! Won’t be going back.
November 2025

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Móle Cantina Mexicana- Upper East Side

1735 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
(212) 289-8226