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Chef's Menu & Features

  • HONGO & PANELA TACOS
    HONGO & PANELA TACOS
    $14.99

    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.

  • WA-HA-KAH TACOS
    WA-HA-KAH TACOS
    $16.00

    Now you know how to pronounce Oaxaca. Served on Mezcal & Lime Tortillas, these shrimp tacos are made with red cabbage, smoked bacon, goat cheese, cilantro, pickled onions and papaya habanero aioli. Served with a side of house patatas. (gf)

  • MOLE ENCHILADAS
    MOLE ENCHILADAS
    $15.99

    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)

  • TAMAL DE PUERCO
    TAMAL DE PUERCO
    $18.00

    We just can’t get enough of these tamales. Stuffed with Carnitas, raisins, caramelized onions, Gouda & Fontina cheese then topped with roasted bell pepper sauce, these are just amazing. Served with a house salad. (gf)

  • APPLE EMPANADA
    APPLE EMPANADA
    $11.00Out of stock

    House-made empanada with Curran's Orchard apples baked fresh and served with cinnamon ice cream. (v)

Appetizers

  • SALMON TOSTADA
    SALMON TOSTADA
    $14.99

    Two blue corn tostadas topped with tangy, honey glazed Atlantic salmon and a creamy red cabbage slaw. Served with freshly sliced avocado & cilantro (gf)

  • CHICKEN FLAUTAS
    CHICKEN FLAUTAS
    $11.99

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

  • HIPPY DILLA
    HIPPY DILLA
    $13.99

    We stuff a grilled flour tortilla with chihuahua cheese, kale, carrot, yellow squash, red onion & bell peppers and then serve our black bean hummus along with it. (vegetarian)

  • YUCCA TOTS
    YUCCA TOTS
    $11.99

    Made with freshly shredded Yucca, a Mexican root vegetable similar to a potato, served with a side of sriracha mayo. (gf) (Contains Dairy & Egg)

  • LUCHA WINGS
    LUCHA WINGS
    $15.99

    Our Wings are seasoned & baked before being fried to order. Tossed in our house-made Buffalo, BBQ or a mix of both (Buffi-Q) and served with a side of our own Ranch or Blue Cheese. If you haven't had our wings, today is the day. (gf)

  • ELOTE & SHRIMP RANGOON
    ELOTE & SHRIMP RANGOON
    $13.99

    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.

Chip Starters

  • NACHO PUERCO
    NACHO PUERCO
    $13.99

    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)

  • SHEET PAN NACHOS
    SHEET PAN NACHOS
    $12.99

    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)

  • ELOTE DIP
    ELOTE DIP
    $11.99

    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.

  • FRESH GUACAMOLE
    FRESH GUACAMOLE
    $10.49

    We make this stuff everyday! avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic and spices. Try it with a salsa or two of your choice.

  • LUCHA QUESO
    LUCHA QUESO
    $8.99

    Just like so many things here at lucha, we make this everyday. we use real cheese, milk, garlic, and black pepper. it’s extremely addictive. we’re not joking. check out the salsa list and pick a couple to add along side. (Queso not pictured - we know that's kinda dumb)

  • GUAC & QUESO
    GUAC & QUESO
    $12.79

    It's the best of both worlds right? Guacamole and Queso along with a couple fresh salsas. Treat yourself! (We know there isn't any queso in the picture)

  • CHIPS & SALSA
    CHIPS & SALSA
    $6.99

    Nothing wrong with keeping it simple. pick a couple salsas and we’ll get this out to you right away. (There's guac in the pic, but this doesn't come with guac. We just don't have the correct picture.)

  • EXTRA BAG OF CHIPS
    EXTRA BAG OF CHIPS
    $2.49

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

Salads

  • SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD
    SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD
    $16.99

    Romaine lettuce mixed with roasted corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh avocado, chihuahua cheese, black beans & tortilla strips then topped with grilled antibiotic free chicken breast & ranch (gf)

  • SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD
    SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD
    $17.49

    Fresh avocado and cherry tomatoes, topped with julienned red onion & marinated shrimp. Finished with cilantro lime dressing and Cotija cheese. (gf)

  • GRILLED PEACH & SALMON
    GRILLED PEACH & SALMON
    $17.99

    This salad is next level! Fresh greens, blackened fresh Atlantic salmon, shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, sliced avocado, grilled peaches, goat cheese & cilantro lime dressing. (gf)

Tacos

  • STEAK TACO TACOS
    STEAK TACO TACOS
    $15.99

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

  • CARNITAS TACOS
    CARNITAS TACOS
    $14.99

    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)

  • HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS
    HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS
    $16.99

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

  • BAJA MAHI MAHI TACOS
    BAJA MAHI MAHI TACOS
    $16.99

    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)

  • WAHOO FISH TACOS
    WAHOO FISH TACOS
    $16.99

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

  • CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS
    CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS
    $14.99

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

  • HONGO & PANELA TACOS
    HONGO & PANELA TACOS
    $14.99

    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.

Enchiladas

  • MOLE ENCHILADAS
    MOLE ENCHILADAS
    $15.99

    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)

  • MOO PEEP OINK ENCHILADA
    MOO PEEP OINK ENCHILADA
    $15.99

    Not sure which protein you want? These come with three of them stuffed inside with some chihuahua cheese. We top these with our Verde sauce and some cotija cheese. Served with a house salad.

  • CHICKEN & SPINACH ENCHILADA
    CHICKEN & SPINACH ENCHILADA
    $15.99

    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 drizzle a little queso and sour cream on top. Served with a house salad. (gf)

Entrees

  • RIO GRANDE BOWL
    RIO GRANDE BOWL
    $10.99

    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) Add Antibiotic Free Chicken $6; Shrimp $6; Carne Asada $6; or Salmon $10

  • POBLANO SHRIMP
    POBLANO SHRIMP
    $17.49

    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 (hold the breadcrumbs and it’s gf)

  • THE CHEESESTEAK CHIMI
    THE CHEESESTEAK CHIMI
    $15.99

    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.

  • MISSION BURRITO
    MISSION BURRITO
    $10.99

    This thing is packed with goodness: Rice, onion, sour cream, black beans, queso, chihuahua, bell peppers, kale, squash and cotija cheeses. Topped with Verde sauce, sour cream & Pico de Lucha. Add Antibiotic Free Chicken $4; Carnitas $4, Shrimp $6; Carne Asada $6 Hummus & Vegan Cheeze $2

Other Stuff

  • BUFFALO MAC
    BUFFALO MAC
    $16.99

    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.

  • STRAIGHT UP MAC
    STRAIGHT UP MAC
    $14.99

    No real secrets here. It's Cavatappi tossed with our super addictive queso, cotija & cheddar cheese. Topped toasted with bread crumbs.

  • ALL AMERICAN BURGER
    ALL AMERICAN BURGER
    $14.99

    We are using a blend of Chuck, Brisket and Short Rib to make this the perfect burger. Served on a bun with lettuce & pickle and topped with American cheese.

Sweets

  • FRIED ICE CREAM
    FRIED ICE CREAM
    $8.99

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

  • PLANTAIN ALA MODE
    PLANTAIN ALA MODE
    $11.00

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

  • LEMON TRES LECHES
    LEMON TRES LECHES
    $7.79

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

  • TOFFEE CAKE
    TOFFEE CAKE
    $7.99

    Its a buttery, gooey, sweet & sticky treat that you are absolutely going to love. $7.99

Birria Tuesday

  • TUESDAY BIRRIA TACOS
    TUESDAY BIRRIA TACOS
    $14.99Out of stock

    Three hour roasted beef in a home made corn tortilla with Chihuahua cheese, diced white onion and cilantro. Served with Salsa Verde, consome & house patatas.

  • TUESDAY BIRRIA QUESADILLA
    TUESDAY BIRRIA QUESADILLA
    $14.99Out of stock

    Pretty similar to the tacos but instead of being served on corn tortillas we make a quesadilla on a 10" flour tortilla. Served with salsa verde, consome & house patatas.

  • TUESDAY BIRRIA NACHOS
    TUESDAY BIRRIA NACHOS
    $17.99Out of stock

    Once a week we offer our Sheet Pan Nachos with Birria on top. Chips, Melted Cheese, Lucha Queso, black bean mix, jalapeños, sour cream cilantro and of course, Birria.

Things you might need for your togo order

  • ToGo Utensils

    If you'd like togo silverware just let us know. We'll happily toss some in your bag. What we don't want to do is send these home with you if they are just going to get thrown in the trash.


STUDENT

Student Menu

  • KID CHICKEN & RICE
    KID CHICKEN & RICE
    $6.00

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

  • KID BONELESS WINGS
    KID BONELESS WINGS
    $6.00

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

  • KID QUESO MAC
    KID QUESO MAC
    $5.00

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

  • KID DILLA
    KID DILLA
    $5.00

    Comes with Chicken or Cheese. Doesn't matter to us, it's your call. Served with your choice of side.

  • JR. CHEESEBURGER
    JR. CHEESEBURGER
    $6.00

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

  • KID BURRITO
    KID BURRITO
    $5.00

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


LARGE PORTION MENU

LOW PREP MEAL PREP

  • CHICKEN BY THE POUND
    CHICKEN BY THE POUND
    $12.00

    Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.

  • CARNE ASADA BY THE POUND
    CARNE ASADA BY THE POUND
    $16.00

    Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.

  • CARNITAS BY THE POUND
    CARNITAS BY THE POUND
    $11.00

    Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.

  • FAJITA VEGGIES BY THE POUND
    FAJITA VEGGIES BY THE POUND
    $10.00

    Cutting up all the peppers and onions can be a challenge. We can take care of that for you. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.

  • SMASHED BEANS BY THE POUND
    SMASHED BEANS BY THE POUND
    $4.00

    Our beans are vegetarian and vegan.

  • CILANTRO RICE BY THE POUND
    CILANTRO RICE BY THE POUND
    $3.50

    Our cilantro lime rice is vegetarian and vegan.

  • 16oz SALSA - NO CHIPS
    $6.00
  • ONE DOZEN HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS
    $6.00

    We make our corn tortillas in house every day.

  • ONE DOZEN FLOUR TORTILLAS
    $4.00

    We buy these. Nothing special about them but if you need them we have them.

HOUSE PARTY MENU

  • SALSA & GUAC PARTY PACK
    SALSA & GUAC PARTY PACK
    $35.00

    Wanna be the hit of the party? Show up with a Salsa & Guac Sampler. You'll have four 16oz containers of our signature salsas and a 16oz container of our fresh guacamole plus chips!

  • WINGS CATERING
    WINGS CATERING
    $50.00

    Make sure you get invited every time by showing up with the pan of 40 wings. Served with veggies and ranch for dipping too. (gf)

  • SOUTHWEST CHOP SALAD
    SOUTHWEST CHOP SALAD
    $30.00

    One large version of our Southwestern Chop Salad. Enough to feed a family for dinner or a great side for an even larger group.

  • TACOS BY THE DOZEN
    $45.00

    Feeding a group? Order our Signature Tacos by the Dozen! Each taco comes individually wrapped in foil.

  • BURRITO BOWL HOME BUFFET (MIN. 10 PEOPLE)
    $15.25
  • QUESO W/ CHIPS - 2 POUNDS
    $18.00
  • GUACAMOLE W/ CHIPS - 2 POUNDS
    $20.00

BEVERAGES

TOGO Beers, Mixes, N/A & Cocktails

  • Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol
    $15.00
  • Strawberry Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol
    $17.00
  • Mango Lucharita To-Go w/ Alcohol
    $17.00
  • Natural To-Go w/ Alcohol
    $19.00
  • Strawberry Natural To-Go w/Alcohol
    $21.00
  • Mango Natural To-Go w/Alcohol
    $21.00

Lucha Cantina Location and Hours

(815) 977-4319
1641 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Open now • Closes at 8PM
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