Kae and Patrick Sheppard can’t say enough about Steveston’s Little Mexico Cantina (LMC). The couple re-discovered the hidden little gem in July 2014 and were pleasantly surprised by how “absolutely fantastic both the service and cuisine was.”
“We went there a few months before and the food was OK but not great,” says Kae, who adds they eat there at least once a week. “When we heard that Carol (Janeczko) had taken it over we were thrilled at the changes. There is a wonderful synergy between Carol and Roberto (executive chef Roberto Lopez Lara). They have a shared vision of what the food should be.”
Patrick went on to say: “You feel like you are on a culinary safari through different regions of Mexico. The food is delicious, genuine and healthy.”
fresh corn tortilla chips topped with a blend of cheeses, sliced jalapeños, house ranchero sauce and refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and black olives
$12.95
Taquitos
four corn tortillas filled with shredded beef or mild shredded chicken, rolled and deep-fried until crisp, topped with shredded iceberg lettuce, ranchero sauce, crema and queso fresco
$8.95
Quesadillas Cheese
12" flour tortilla, filled with cheese or cheese & tinga de pollo (medium spice chicken) or cheese & chorizo grilled to perfection topped with crema fresco & salsa
$9.95
Corn Quesadillas
two 5" corn tortillas sandwiched together filled with cheese grilled to perfection served with sour cream add tinga de pollo (medium spiced chicken) or chorizo
$5.95
Queso Fundido
melted oaxaca cheese with mexican style home made chorizo served with corn or flour tortillas
$8.95
Panchos
corn chips topped with refried beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, and fajita bits (beef or chicken)
$12.95
Tostada
two crisp yellow corn tortilla topped with refried beans. seasoned shredded beef, pork salsa verde or mild shredded chicken topped with lettuce, ranchero sauce, oaxaca cheese and crema
$11.95
Quesadilla 12" Flour
12" flour tortilla and filled with cheese, or Mexican style in-house made chorizo, Tinga de Pollo, Barbacoa or Cochinita grilled to perfection and served with a side of crema
$8.95
Tostadas
seasoned shredded beef, pork salsa verde or tinge de pollo and refried beans served on two crispy corn tortilla topped with lettuce, cheese & ranchero sauce
$11.95
LUNCH SPECIALS
Gringa - authentic Mexican
grilled flour tortilla filled with grilled marinated pork, oaxaca cheese, diced onions, chopped cilantro, served with lime and chile de argol sauce. "Every mexican has its own favorite and trusted taco stand or taqueria, the one he/she has been going to since a kid and has become a classic among family and friends. The gringa is one of the most wanted specialties at any taqueria, and the history of the name comes from a small taquería in Mexico City, where a Canadian/American girl (aka gringa) wanted to have her tacos in a whiter tortilla and full of cheese. Everyone began to ask for the same dish, until they put the name gringa on that demanded item. It is also related to the popular perception in Mexico that Canadians/Americans or gringos, are all white people and the gringa is made with flour (and white) tortillas. I cant resist having one......Enjoy!"
$12.95
Pirata - authentic Mexican
grilled flour tortilla filled with grilled marinated beef, diced onions, chopped cilantro and oaxaca cheese served with lime and chile de argol sauce. Piratas are a type of flour-tortilla taco from Monterrey, Mexico, folded over a filling and cooked on a griddle until crisp and golden....another favourite!!!!
$12.95
Torta - authentic Mexican
carne asada (steak), refried beans, diced onions, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, queso fresco, sliced avocado in a grilled pita bread served with lime and chile de arbol sauce
$12.95
Torta Ahogada
flavorful pork "carnitas" chopped onion, cilantro and sliced avocado in a telers bread smothered in a tomato serrano pepper sauce (mild, medium or spicey) a dish from quadalajara!!
$12.95
Cemita - authentic Mexican
delicious steak sandwich....Mexican style...breaded arrachera steak, refried beans, oaxaca cheese, shredded white cabbage, diced tomato, sliced pickled jalapeño peppers and a smear of our chipotle habanero sauce in a grilled"telena" bread
$12.95
Quesadilla 12" Flour
12" flour tortilla and filled with cheese, or Mexican style in-house made chorizo, Tinga de Pollo, Barbacoa or Cochinita grilled to perfection and served with a side of crema
$8.95
Corn Quesadilla
two 5" corn tortillas sandwiched together and filled with cheese served with sour cream
$4.95
Taquitos
four corn tortillas filled with shredded beef or chicken deep-fried until crisp. Served on a bed of lettuce with sour cream
$8.95
Nacho Grande
fresh corn tortilla chips topped with refried beans, a blend of cheeses, jalapeños, diced onions, tomatoes and green onions, served with guacamole, salsa, sour cream and black olives; choose mild or spicy
$12.95
Tostadas
seasoned shredded beef, pork salsa verde or tinge de pollo and refried beans served on two crispy corn tortilla topped with lettuce, cheese & ranchero sauce
$11.95
Al Pastor taco - authentic Mexican
delicious authentic pork tacos, marinade shepherd style, topped with diced onions and chopped cilantro served with a wedge of lime
$4.00
Carne Asada taco - authentic Mexican
delicious authentic carne asada taco, topped with seasoned steak, diced onions, chopped cilantro served with lime and chile de arbol sauce
$4.00
Ensenada Style Fish taco - authentic Mexican
red snapper taco, grilled with house seasoning, topped with guacamole sauce and a mix of shredded white and purple cabbage served with a wedge of lime
$5.50
Beef Barbacoa taco
slowly braised beef taco, topped with diced onions, chopped cilantro, serve with lime
$4.00
Lamb Barbacoa taco - authentic Mexican
from the Hidalgo region, slowly braised lamb topped with diced onions, chopped cilantro served with lime
$5.00
Rajas Poblanas taco - authentic Mexican
from Puebla, fire roasted poblano pepper strips, grilled onions, roasted corn topped with creme fresca
$4.00
Huitlacoche taco - authentic Mexican
a taco from Mexico City, the Mexican truffle mixed with caramelized onions, white and yellow corn topped with green onions and queso fresco
$4.00
Nopalitos taco - authentic Mexican
the Tamaulipas region brings this delicious baby cactus taco mixed with onions, tomato topped with mole sauce and chopped cilantro
$4.00
Aguacate taco - authentic Mexican
avocado wedge dusted with house seasoning, baja style slaw drizzled with serrano pepper hot sauce and house dressing
$4.00
Tinga De Pollo taco - authentic Mexican
shredded chicken breast smothered in a tomato chipotle sauce topped with shredded lettuce, creme and queso fresco
$4.00
Cochinita Pibil taco - authentic Mexican
Thank you Yucatan for this amazing taco! pulled pork smothered in citrusy achiote sauce topped with pickled red onions
$4.00
Carnitas taco - authentic Mexican
Michoacan's crispy and tender pork carnitas topped with cilantro, diced onions, chipotle habanero and serrano hot sauce
$4.00
Campechano taco - authentic Mexican
carne asada steak bites topped with cilantro, diced onions, chipotle habanero and serrano hot sauce
$4.00
Nopales Con Chorizo taco - authentic Mexican
baby cactus, tomato, onion and Mexican stye in house made chorizo
$4.00
Papa Con Chorizo Flautas taco - authentic Mexican
two yellow corn tortillas filled with potato and Mexican style in house made chorizo, deep fried and topped with creme fresco and salsa nortena (roasted tomatoes and jalapeño sauce)
$0.00
Taco de Lengua - authentic Mexican
tender beef tongue smothered in a "salsa asada" (grilled tomato and pepper hot sauce)
$5.00
Traditional Caesar
crispy romaine lettuce topped with house caesar dressing, croutons and parmigiano reggiano cheese sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds (add grilled chicken - $4.00)
$12.95
Fajita Salad
grilled beef fajita or grilled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, grilled red and green bell peppers, sliced avocado and chopped cilantro served on a bed of crispy romaine lettuce drizzled with a creamy chipotle dressing
$13.95
Arrachera Salad
Arrachera Saladgrilled arrachera steak, salsa, julienned carrots, shredded purple cabbage, slice avocado, cheddar and oaxaca cheese served on a bed of drippy romaine lettuce drizzled with the house dressing, toped with corn, spinach and sundered tomato tortilla strips
$13.95
Fiesta Taco Salad
seasoned shredded beef or grilled chicken, salsa, crispy romaine lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, topped with oaxaca and cheddar cheese served with home made tortilla chips
$13.95
Grilled Chicken Salad
julienned carrots, shredded purple cabbage, salsa, sliced avocado, cheddar cheese, lemon pepper seasoned chicken breast served over on a bed of crispy romaine lettuce, topped with our creamy house dressing and roasted pumpkin seeds
$13.95
SALADE MENU
Fajita Salad
grilled beef fajita or grilled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, grilled red and green bell peppers, sliced avocado and chopped cilantro served on a bed of crispy romaine lettuce drizzled with a creamy chipotle dressing
$13.95
Traditional Caesar
crispy romaine lettuce topped with house caesar dressing, croutons and parmigiano reggiano cheese sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds (add grilled chicken - $4.00)
$12.95
Fiesta Taco Salad
seasoned shredded beef or grilled chicken, salsa, crispy romaine lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, topped with oaxaca and cheddar cheese served with home made tortilla chips
$13.95
Grilled Chicken Salad
julienned carrots, shredded purple cabbage, salsa, sliced avocado, cheddar cheese, lemon pepper seasoned chicken breast served over on a bed of crispy romaine lettuce, topped with our creamy house dressing and roasted pumpkin seeds
$13.95
Arrachera Salad
grilled arrachera steak, salsa, julienned carrots, shredded purple cabbage, slice avocado, cheddar and oaxaca cheese served on a bed of drippy romaine lettuce drizzled with the house dressing, toped with corn, spinach and sundered tomato tortilla strips
$13.95
DINNER
Gringa - authentic Mexican
grilled "12" flour tortilla filled with grilled marinated pork, oaxaca cheese, diced onions, chopped cilantro, served with lime, caramelized onions, guacamole and a bowl of charro beans "Every mexican has its own favorite and trusted taco stand or taqueria, the one he/she has been going to since a kid and has become a classic among family and friends. The gringa is one of the most wanted specialties at any taqueria, and the history of the name comes from a small taquería in Mexico City, where an American girl (aka gringa) wanted to have her tacos in a whiter tortilla and full of cheese. Everyone began to ask for the same dish, until they put the name gringa on that demanded item. It is also related to the popular perception in Mexico that Americans or gringos, are all white people and the gringa is made with flour (and white) tortillas. I cant resist having one......Enjoy!"
$15.95
Pirata - authentic Mexican
grilled "12" flour tortilla filled with grilled marinated beef, oaxaca cheese, diced onions, chopped cilantro, served with lime, caramelized onions, guacamole and a bowl of charro beans. Piratas are a type of flour-tortilla taco from Monterrey, Mexico, folded over a filling and cooked on a griddle until crisp and golden....another favourite!!!!
$15.95
Torta - authentic Mexicanc
carne asada (steak), refried beans, diced onions, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, queso fresco, sliced avocado, and lime served in a grilled pita bread and a bowl of charro beans
$15.95
Cemita - authentic Mexican
breaded arrachera steak, refried beans, oaxaca cheese, shredded white cabbage, diced tomato, sliced pickled jalapeño peppers and a smear of our chipotle habanero sauce in a grilled"telena" bread served with a bowl of charro beans
$15.95
DESSERTS
CAFE ESPECIAL
perfect combination of kahlua and grand marnier an dark java topped with whipped cream
$9.95
Donkey Ears
Crispy sweet flour tortilla coated in cinnamon & sugar add a side of cejata (mexican carmel) for $1.50
$6.95
Just a Little
A scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with cajeta (mexician carmel) or chocolate sauce; something light & simple
$3.50
Deep Fried Mars bars
Enjoy a better way to eat Mars Bar! Wrapped in a sweet tortilla and deep-fried. Served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce
$8.95
POSTRE ESPECIAL
A very special dessert indeed! Try our fried banana and caramel cheesecake, rolled up in a sweet tortilla and coated in cinnamon and sugar. Topped with vanilla ice cream & drizzled Mexican cajita (carmel) sauce
Worst service ever.took so long for even singel order.Even so many dashers and other customers are waiting from so long time.No respect for anyone,management should teach some manners to staff for sure.
Just had the worst Mexican food ever
Ordered a taco salad no tacos or corn chips
Family had the worst meal ever
Over charged so pathetic we felt terrible
Never ever eat here charged an extra $1.50 for hot sauce
No cilantro no lime no cheese served with dry rice no sauce
For my money, the best value in Mexican dining in the Vancouver region. Ive been there many times, both before and since the current ownership took over. Have never been disappointed. Food presentation is very good; service friendly and prompt. The inside is inviting, but it is a small with limited seating capacity. There is also a patio but not covered so of little value if it rains. I live in North Vancouver; it takes me more than an hour to get there. Its worth it.
Hola! Little Mexico Cantina changed ownership in 2014 and has been cleaning up in the awards department ever since. In 2015 the restaurant took first place in the Best Ceviche and Best Taco challenge. Dishes have been chosen to expose clients to a little taste of what Mexicans really eat. A seaside treat is the Ensenada style fish taco featuring grilled red snapper with house seasoning. The beef barbacoa taco is another winner. You will want to return often to taste your way through the menu.
Authentic Mexican cuisine has arrived in Richmond. With the sharing and build-your-own aspect of tacos and fajitas, making a meal that suits both vegetarian and omnivore diets has never been easier. With so many veggies used in their meals and recipes, the vegetarian combinations for wraps, chimichangas, tostadas and almost everything else on the menu make each visit a unique experience. And, for dessert, you can’t go wrong with a deep fried Mars bar.
