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LUNCH MENU

LUNCH STARTERS

  • BEST OF FLIGHT

    Elote Dip, Guacamole & our House Queso served with freshly fried chips. (GF & Vegetarian)

    $12.00
  • SALSA SAMPLER

    If you love our salsas like we do we can't choose just one. Pick three to help you find your favorite. (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)

    $9.00

LUNCH SALADS

  • GRILLED PEACH SALAD

    This salad is next level! Fresh greens, shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, sliced avocado, grilled peaches, goat cheese & cilantro lime dressing. (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)

    $14.00
  • SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD

    Romaine lettuce mixed with roasted corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh avocado, chihuahua cheese, black beans, tortilla strips & ranch (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)

    $14.00
  • STRAWBERRY SALAD

    Fresh strawberries bring sweet, summery flavor to sautéed shrimp, pepitas, queso fresco, & spinach. A vibrant salad with amazing texture and color

    $16.00
  • TIJUANA CAESAR

    Born in Tijuana, reimagined at Lucha — smoky ancho Caesar, grilled antibiotic-free chicken, roasted red peppers, parmesan, & crisp romaine

    $14.00

LUNCH TACOS

  • STEAK TACO TACOS

    Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced jalapenos and hand cut ribeye & strip steak. Enjoy. Served on housemade corn tortillas & with a side of Patatas. (GF)

    $18.00
  • HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS

    Spicy shrimp sautéed with housemade pineapple-jerk sauce then topped with cabbage, chihuahua cheese, chopped cilantro, chipotle aioli and freshly sliced jalapeno. (GF)

    $18.00
  • CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS

    Sliced chicken breast mixed with roasted white onions & yellow, green & red bell peppers. Add shredded romaine, roma tomato & Chihuahua cheese. (GF)

    $16.00
  • OSHI SALMON TACOS

    Plant-based salmon, big flavor, zero fish. Shaved cabbage brings the crunch & our spicy honey glaze brings the heat & a hint of sweet

    $17.00

LUNCH TORTAS

  • CUBANO TORTA

    Carnitas, bacon, Swiss & pickled onion meet rich adobo aioli — balanced heat, big flavor, & a perfectly toasted bun

    $18.00
  • BAJA CHICKEN TORTA

    A west coast remix — grilled chicken, guacamole, Swiss & cilantro mayo stacked with jalapeño crunch & romaine

    $18.00

LUNCH CLASSIC

  • RIO GRANDE BOWL

    This bowl has become one of our biggest selling items. It is an amazing blend of flavors that starts with poblano rice, chihuahua cheese, spinach, a little red onion, corn, jalapeño, black beans and fresh avocado. (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)

    $14.00
  • CHICKEN FLAUTAS

    Manny makes these Flautas with shredded chicken & chihuahua cheese rolled into corn tortillas. Topped with our Verde Sauce, Sour & Pico. (GF)

    $16.00
  • BARBACOA ENCHILADA

    Craving something hearty & satisfying? Slow-braised barbacoa, double sauce, & melty cheese. Comforting without trying too hard. Served with a side

    $17.00
  • SANTE FE QUESADILLA

    Cheesy, crispy, & stacked with flavor — chicken, veggies, & spicy sour cream take this quesadilla way beyond basic. Served with a side

    $16.00

ALL DAY MENU

SHARABLE STARTERS

Sharable plates are a good way to start the meal, but we won't judge if you order one all for yourself.
  • JALISCO CORN FRITTERS

    Roasted corn, Yucca, Chihuahua cheese, jalapeño & bacon

    $13.00
  • ELOTE DIP

    Its kinda like Spinach Artichoke Dip except there is isn't any spinach or artichoke in it. Instead there is roasted corn, Cotija cheese & smoked paprika. (GF & Vegetarian)

    $13.00
  • SHEET PAN NACHOS

    No lame chips on this nacho. A single layer of chips covered in melted cheese, Lucha Queso, our black bean mix, jalapeños, sour cream & cilantro. Add chorizo or chicken for a few dollars more. (GF & Vegetarian Option)

    $14.00
  • ELOTE & SHRIMP RANGOON

    Think crab rangoon, but instead of crab and cream cheese we're grilling up some shrimp and mixing them with our Elote Dip. Dusted with Smoked Paprika and served with Sweet Chile Sauce.

    $14.00
  • GUACAMOLE & CHIPS

    Fresh guacamole made with avocado, lime & spices with two salsas. (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)

    $12.00
  • QUESO & CHIPS

    House-made queso cheese sauce with garlic & black pepper. Served with two salsas. (GF & Vegetarian)

    $12.00
  • NACHO PUERCO

    We start with a bed of freshly fried corn chips tossed in our secret dry rub. Add to that melted cheddar and chihuahua cheese, slow roasted bbq carnitas, slaw, diced red onion, and topped with our house made queso. (GF)

    $14.00
  • SALSA SAMPLER

    If you love our salsas like we do we can't choose just one. Pick three to help you find your favorite. (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)

    $9.00
  • BEST OF FLIGHT

    Elote Dip, Guacamole & our House Queso served with freshly fried chips. (GF & Vegetarian)

    $12.00
  • FRENCH FRY APP

    $3.99
  • EXTRA BAG OF CHIPS

    Paper bag with chips inside. To be honest, they're kinda dry. :-)

    $2.50

SALADS

Our salads are Gluten Free except for the bread. If you say no bread you're good to go.
  • SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD

    Romaine lettuce mixed with roasted corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh avocado, chihuahua cheese, black beans, tortilla strips & ranch (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)

    $14.00
  • GRILLED PEACH SALAD

    This salad is next level! Fresh greens, shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, sliced avocado, grilled peaches, goat cheese & cilantro lime dressing. (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)

    $14.00
  • SIDE SALAD

    Spring Mix, Grape Tomato, Pumpkin Seeds, Pickled Red Onion & Raspberry Lime Vinaigrette (on the side). (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)

    $4.00

TACOS

Served on homemade tortillas made with stone ground, non-gmo heirloom blue corn flour. Served with diced potatoes (patatas) tossed with corn, black beans and fire roasted poblanos & drizzled with jalapeño ranch. Don’t worry, they aren’t spicy but they are delicious.
  • BAJA MAHI MAHI TACOS

    Pan seared Mahi Mahi served with housemade corn tortillas, red cabbage, chihuahua cheese & then topped with a fresh fresno pico and to take it right over the top, we amp up the flavor with our chipotle lime aioli. You don’t just want these, you need these!! Served with a side of Patatas. (GF)

    $17.00
  • CARNITAS TACOS

    The star of this show is our slow roasted carnitas. add to that freshly diced onion, olive blend, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua cheese and just a little queso. Served on our housemade corn tortillas with a side of Patatas. (GF)

    $17.00
  • HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS

    Spicy shrimp sautéed with housemade pineapple-jerk sauce then topped with cabbage, chihuahua cheese, chopped cilantro, chipotle aioli and freshly sliced jalapeno. (GF)

    $18.00
  • WAHOO FISH TACOS

    Built with slaw, fresh guacamole, chihuahua cheese and cilantro dill dressing. A Lucha original since the start. (GF)

    $17.00
  • CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS

    Sliced chicken breast mixed with roasted white onions & yellow, green & red bell peppers. Add shredded romaine, roma tomato & Chihuahua cheese. (GF)

    $16.00
  • STEAK TACO TACOS

    Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced jalapenos and hand cut ribeye & strip steak. Enjoy. Served on housemade corn tortillas & with a side of Patatas. (GF)

    $18.00
  • HONGO & PANELA TACOS

    It's been a bit since we had a vegetarian feature. We actually had tacos similar to these on a previous menu, but those tacos didn’t have Panela cheese. If you haven’t had Panela, you’ve missed out. We actually grill it rather than melt it on the tortilla. Then we add in some Crimini & Shitake Mushrooms, a house made tomatillo salsa and pickled onions. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love these. Served with our house Patatas. (GF & Vegetarian)

    $17.00
  • HONEY SALMON TACOS

    Honey glazed Atlantic salmon with slaw, cilantro & avocado. (GF)

    $19.00

LUCHA CLASSICS

Served with a Lucha House Salad made with Spring Mix, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pickled Red Onion & Grape Tomato.
  • CHICKEN FLAUTAS

    Manny makes these Flautas with shredded chicken & chihuahua cheese rolled into corn tortillas. Topped with our Verde Sauce, Sour & Pico. (GF)

    $16.00
  • MOLE ENCHILADAS

    These enchiladas are just luxurious. This Mole sauce that Manny made compliments the corn from the tortillas and works beautifully with the Carnitas stuffed inside. The flavors are layered on with sour cream, avocado & pickled onions and each layer works beautifully with the last. Served with a house salad, these Carnitas Mole Enchiladas are not to be missed. (sauce contains peanuts) (GF)

    $18.00
  • THE CHEESESTEAK CHIMI

    We’re using thinly shaved sirloin along with crimini mushrooms, poblano peppers, bell peppers, onions, and a dash of Ranch Dressing. This when its perfectly golden it comes out of the fryer and gets smothered in queso.

    $19.00
  • RIO GRANDE BOWL

    This bowl has become one of our biggest selling items. It is an amazing blend of flavors that starts with poblano rice, chihuahua cheese, spinach, a little red onion, corn, jalapeño, black beans and fresh avocado. (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)

    $14.00
  • BUFFALO MAC

    Our Buffalo Chicken Mac features our Queso Mac along with boneless wings tossed in our house made buffalo sauce. We top it with a drizzle of homemade ranch, some blue cheese crumbles and some more buffalo sauce.

    $18.00
  • CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADA

    Blue corn tortillas, seasoned chicken, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua and cotija cheese. then we smother it with verde, and to make it even more awesome (if that’s possible) we smother that with queso. (GF)

    $17.00
  • OSHI SALMON CON ARROZ

    Plant-Based Salmon over Mexican fried rice made with corn, black beans, spinach, grape tomato & avocado. (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)

    $22.00
  • POBLANO SHRIMP

    Roasted Poblano Peppers (that’s right, there are two of them) stuffed with poblano rice, sautéed shrimp, chopped bacon & cheddar cheese. Then we top that with seasoned bread crumbs. Add to that Adobo Queso sauce and you've got yourself an amazing dinner. $17.49 (GF Option)

    $20.00
  • MISSION BURRITO

    Our veggie heavy burrito topped with Verde sauce, sour cream & Pico. Served with patatas Antibiotic Free Chicken 4; Carnitas 4, Shrimp 4; Carne Asada 6; or Black Bean Hummus & Diaya Cheeze 4

    $14.00
  • LUCHA WINGS

    Over a pound of wings (Bone-In 7 or Boneless 10) are seasoned & baked before being fried to order. Tossed in our house-made Buffalo or BBQ & served with a side of our own Ranch or Blue Cheese. (GF)

    $18.00

SWEETS

  • FRIED ICE CREAM

    You could make this yourself at home, but it’s a whole lot easier to just order it from us. (GF & Vegetarian)

    $8.99
  • PLANTAIN ALA MODE

    This dessert is so good. Plantains sautéed with butter and brown sugar and served butter pecan ice cream, caramel & churros. (Vegetarian)

    $11.00
  • LEMON TRES LECHES

    Layered with mousse & a hint of lemon, this Tres Leches is a refreshing take on a classic dessert. Enjoy. (Vegetarian)

    $7.79
  • TOFFEE CAKE

    Its a buttery, gooey, sweet & sticky treat that you are absolutely going to love. (Vegetarian)

    $7.99
  • CHURROS & CHOCOLATE

    $6.00

STUDENT

Student Menu

  • KID CHICKEN & RICE

    Grilled Chicken Breast and rice. The number one choice of picky eaters everywhere.

    $7.00
  • KID BONELESS WINGS

    Breaded Tenders served with your choice of fries. Double it up for a few dollars more.

    $7.00
  • KID QUESO MAC

    Cavatappi noodles tossed in our Lucha Queso. Pretty straightforward but also pretty darn good.

    $6.00
  • KID DILLA w/ CHICKEN

    Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla served with your choice of side.

    $6.00
  • KID DILLA (CZ ONLY)

    Cheese Quesadilla served with your choice of side.

    $6.00
  • STUDENT WAHOO

    Wahoo Fish taco with slaw, spinach, guac, cheese, & cilantro dill dressing served with your choice of side.

    $7.00
  • JR. CHEESEBURGER

    Sliders with American cheese. Served with your choice of side.

    $7.00
  • JR. BURGER

    Plain sliders & your choice of side.

    $7.00
  • KID BURRITO

    Burrito stuffed with beans, rice, and chicken served with your choice of side. Sub beef or pork if you'd like.

    $7.00
  • STUDENT CARNE ASADA

    Single Carne Asada Taco (Beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato) & your choice of side.

    $7.00
  • STUDENT RIO GRANDE BOWL

    Chicken, poblano rice, spinach, onion, corn, beans & avocado.

    $10.00
  • SOUTHWEST CHOP SALAD

    Romaine, corn, tomato, avocado, cheese, beans, chicken, with tortilla strips.

    $11.00
  • EVENT BUFFET - STUDENT

    $7.00
    OUT OF STOCK
  • STUDENT FLAUTAS

    $8.00

BEV - TOGO

TOGO Beers, Mixes, N/A & Cocktails

  • Natural To-Go w/ Alcohol

    Made with El Tequileno Reposado, Stirrings Triple Sec, agave nectar, and fresh squeezed lime juice. When was the last time you had a fresh squeezed margarita? Treat Yourself.

    $19.00
  • Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol

    This is a great place to start. 100% Blue Agave Campo Bravo* Tequila with our real juice margarita mix. Simple and Refreshing.

    $15.00
  • N/A Lucharita Mix

    Do you have the tequila on the shelf but you don't have a mixer? We have you covered.

    $7.00
  • N/A Natural Margarita Mix

    Everything you need minus the tequila.

    $9.00

BEERS & SUCH

Draft Beer Menu

Our Draft Beer selection rotates by style so you'll always be able to find a fresh brew in your favorite style.
  • 16oz Lucha Mexican Lager

    Light and refreshing Mexican style Lager. Smooth and full of character. Hopped with Sorachi Ace for a hint of citrus.

    $7.50
  • 16oz Pollyanna Amber Pines (Amber)

    An American Amber Ale brewed with Maris Otter, Munich, Victory, Caramel, and a touch of Rye and Chocolate malts with a big late addition of Simcoe, Chinook, Centennial, and Idaho 7 hops.

    $8.50
  • 16oz Big Grove Citrus Surfer (Wheat)

    Crushable waves of citrus with a smooth, refreshing finish. Our light and smooth citrus wheat is a twist on our award-winning wheat beers and bursts with real citrus.

    $8.00
  • 16oz Surly Furious IPA

    An amber-colored India Pale Ale with citrusy hoppy aromas and flavors, balanced out by a chewy caramel malt backbone (sweetness), with a refreshing bitter finish.

    $8.50
  • 16oz Illuminated Brew Works Churichuan Trap Stout

    At 4.8% you can drink CLURICHAUN TRAP session stout for 12-14 hours at a time, and, if you weren't believing in Clurichauns when you started your bender, I can assure you that you'll be entertaining that and all sorts of other odd ideas come the end time.

    $9.00
  • 16oz Hopewell Pils

    First Pils is the first ever brewed by Hopewell and, fittingly, the one we reach for most often. A Pilsner-style lager with a bready malt profile and a snappy noble hop finish. Tastes great any time - but best with friends.

    $8.50
  • 16oz Phase Three Pixel IPA

    A crisp, citrus-forward cocktail with smooth Patron Cristalino, vibrant passion fruit, fresh grapefruit and lime juices, and a cooling kiss of mint. Bright, balanced, and refreshing.

    $8.50
  • 16oz Brooklyn Summer Blonde Ale

    English malt gives this light-bodied, golden beer a fresh bready flavor. German and American hops lend a crisp bitterness and a floral aroma.

    $8.50

Bottles & Cans Menu

  • Bud Light

    Bud Light is a premium light lager with a superior drinkability that has made it one of the best-selling and most popular beers in the United States.

    $6.00
  • Budweiser

    Brewed using a blend of imported and classic American aroma hops, and a blend of barley malts and rice resulting in unparalleled balance and character.

    $6.00
  • Coors Light

    First, aged (lagered) below freezing to give our beer its crisp taste. Then it’s filtered cold so that it gets that brilliant, bright appearance.

    $6.00
  • Corona

    Made with the finest quality blend of filtered water, malted barley, hops, corn, and yeast.

    $6.50
  • Ground Breaker 99 Light Gluten Free

    The 99 Light is brewed with rice malt, millet malt, sorghum, and flaked quinoa. It is also the newest addition to Ground Breaker Brewing’s year-round lineup. That’s right…a permanent light lager you can drink in any season.

    $8.00
  • High Noon Watermelon

    Made with vodka, real fruit juice, sparkling water and natural flavors. This crisp and refreshing drink only has 100 calories, no added sugar and it's gluten free. Enjoy straight from the can or served over ice.

    $7.00
  • Michelob Ultra

    Low-carb light beer with taste smooth enough to carry the Michelob name.

    $6.00
  • Miller Lite

    The Miller Lite recipe uses a unique blend of choice Saaz and Pacific Northwest hops and a significant amount of caramel malt. Continues to be purposefully brewed for more taste, aroma and golden color than other light beers, with just 96 calories.

    $6.00
  • Modelo Especial

    Well-balanced taste and light hop character with a crisp, clean finish. Characterized by an orange blossom honey aroma with a hint of herb.

    $6.50
  • Negra Modelo

    The beer’s roasted caramel malts, combined with great local fare, create a fiesta of flavor that few other beers are able to stand up to.

    $6.50
  • Sketchbook Insufficient Clearance 16oz Can

    Packed with juicy flavors of mango, guava, and pineapple smoothie complete with whipped cream texture into an impossibly small space.

    $8.00
  • Sun King Sunlight N/A

    Sunlight Non-Alcoholic features the same award-winning flavor and malt complexity as regular Sunlight Cream Ale, without the alcohol.

    $6.50
  • Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden N/A

    Classic craft Golden Ale Style. Refreshing, clean, balanced, light-bodied. Aromas subtle with floral and earthy notes. Brewed with premium Vienna Malt along with combo of English and traditional American hops. Crafted to remove gluten*.

    $6.50
  • Corona N/A

    Meet Corona Non-alcoholic. It has the same crisp and balanced taste of your favorite Mexican Lager. (Contains less than 0.5% alc. by vol.)

    $6.50

Lucha Cantina Location and Hours

(815) 977-4319
1641 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Closed • Opens Thursday at 11AM
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