La Serenata Restaurant Menu

Welcome to La Serenata Restaurant, a charming Mexican eatery nestled in Los Angeles. Known for its uniquely delicious Oaxacan cuisine, La Serenata offers a vibrant menu that celebrates authentic flavors along with a health-conscious twist.

The menu features an array of share plates like Chilaquiles and Frijoles Chinos, perfect for those looking to savor a variety of tastes. The hallmark of their offerings—Quesadillas Hechas A Mano—showcase exquisite ingredients like huitlacoche and roasted poblanos, bringing together textures and flavors that captivate the palate.

Patrons rave about the complexity of the mole and the freshness of each dish, accompanied by homemade tortillas. The inviting atmosphere and personalized service enhance the overall dining experience, making La Serenata a must-visit treasure on the Westside.

Antojitos

• Esquites Grilled

  Street corn, chili lime, cotija cheese, cilantro

  US$11.00

• Chile Relleno

  US$9.00

• Grilled Cheese Quesadilla

  Layered with Oaxacan style beef barbacoa and guacamole

  US$14.00

• Tortilla Soup

  Chicken, cheese, onions, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips

  US$9.00

• Signature Quesadilla

  Corn masa dome, Mexican cheeses, fresh herbs chicken, roasted poblano, mushroom, fish, shrimp

  US$14.00

• 3 Taquitos Beef Or Chicken

  Lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso cotija

  US$14.00

• Ceviche California

  Sea bass, avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro

  US$14.00

• Mexican Shrimp

  Cocktail tomato broth, lime juice, onion, cilantro, cucumber, avocado

  US$17.00

• Nachos Machos

  Jack cheese, pico de gallo, beans, guacamole, crema, jalapenos

  US$15.00

• Plantain Empanadas

  Stuffed plantain shells with Mexican cheeses, black beans, herbs, topped with crema

  US$11.00

• Guacamole

  Fresh hass guacamole & pico de gallo

  US$11.00

• 2 Tamales

  Green corn or roasted poblano pepper & cheese

  US$13.00

• Chori-Queso

  Mexican fondue con Oaxacan chorizo & tortillas

  US$14.00

Ensaladas

• Caesar

  Chilled whole romaine hearts parmesan croutons homemade Caesar dressing ( GF, O,D)

  US$13.00

• La Westside

  Mixed greens tomato cucumber carrot avocado house vinaigrette ( Vegan, Gluten free)

  US$13.00

• Tropical

  Mixed greens mango black beans jicama pumpkin seeds avocado tortilla strips (queso fresco) passion fruit vinaigrette ( V, GF, N)

  US$16.00

• Beet Salad

  Fresh spinach romaine beets avocado, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette (goat cheese) ( V, GF, N)

  US$14.00

• Half House Salad

  US$8.00

• La Betabel

  Beets mix greens, avocado, goat cheese, balsamic

  US$14.00

• Ensalada Tropical

  Mix greens, mango, jicama, avocado, black bean, queso fresco, tropical vinaigrette

  US$16.00

• Poblano

  Romaine hearts, roasted poblano peppers, avocado cilantro, grilled chicken in mole

  US$17.00

• La Casa

  Mesclun salad greens, cucumber, carrot herb vinaigrette, avocado

  US$12.00

• Classic Caesar

  Romaine hearts, croutons, grated parmesan

  US$13.00

Share Plates

• Chilaquiles

  Queso fresco or vegan cheese Mexican crema opcional corn tortilla strips simmered in your choice of sauce onions & cilantro

  US$12.00

• Frijoles Chinos

  Refried black or pinto beans (V, GF)

  US$10.00

• Enfrijoladas

  Corn tortillas drenched in a silky smooth bean puree topped with onions cilantro & cheese (V, GF)

  US$12.00

Enchiladas

• Cheese Enchiladas

  Garnished with cilantro onions red or green rice & beans ( gluten free, dairy)

  US$17.00

• Enchiladas Plancha Verdes

  Fresh spinach mushrooms poblano chiles corn tomato onions epazote topped with green tomatillo & cheese rice beans ( vegan, dairy optional, gluten free)

  US$19.00

• Enchiladas Queso Mole Poblano

  Stuffed with mexican cheeses & topped with mole poblano queso fresco toasted sesame seeds rice & beans garnish with cilantro onions. ( dairy, contains nuts)

  US$20.00

• Enchiladas En Salsa Veracruzana

  Zucchini potatoes corn onions tomato carrots capers olives red chili morron topped with cheese rice & beans ( vegan, gluten free, dairy optional)

  US$18.00

Quesadillas Hechas A Mano

• Quesadilla Huitlacoche

  Corn masa dome Mexican truffle huitlacoche delicacy is a form of mushroom that grows on the corn cob cheese & mex-herbs salsa verde (V, GF, D)

  US$15.00

• Quesadilla Veggies

  Corn masa dome zucchini carrots potato onions tomato cheese mex- herbs mild salsa (V, GF, D)

  US$14.00

• Quesadilla Poblana

  Corn masa dome roasted poblanos cheese mex-herbs (V, GF, D)

  US$14.00

• Quesadilla Mushroom

  Corn masa dome mushrooms poblano chiles onions cheese mex-herbs (V, GF, D)

  US$14.00

Hand Made Corn-masa

• Gorditas Chorizo

  Corn-masa pockets stuffed with soyrizo corn lettuce onions cilantro green tomatillo cheese ( vegan, gluten free, dairy optional)

  US$14.00

• Crispy Tacos Papa (Potato)

  Lettuce tomato onions guacamole ( vegan, gluten free, dairy optional)

  US$13.00

• Empanada Huitlacoche & Taquito De Papa

  A corn masa turnover stuffed with mexican truffle mushroom that grows on the corn cob (aka corn smut) cheese & epazote ( vegan, gluten free, dairy optional)

  US$14.00

• Empanada & Cheese Enchilada

  A corn masa turn over stuffed with roasted poblanos peppers cheese corn epazote ( vegan, gluten free, dairy)

  US$14.00

Burrito Mojado

• Burrito Mojado

  US$18.00

Don Jose's Especiales

• Carne Asada

  (angus) guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, beans

  US$24.00

• Ruben's Chilorio

  Citrus marinated grilled skirt steak | homemade chorizo and potatoes onions, tomatoes, cilantro, rice, beans

  US$23.00

• Chile Colorado

  Angus Beef Brisket In Red Guajillo, Rice, Bean

  US$19.00

• Cerdo Verde

  Pork chunks in green tomatillo, rice, beans

  US$18.00

• Chile Relleno

  Rice, beans

  US$16.00

• Pork Medallions

  Pan seared in spicy molcajete salsa, rice, beans

  US$19.00

• Pollo Mole

  Poblano esquisito rice, beans

  US$20.00

• Cochinita Pibil

  Pork in achiote wrapped in banana leaves, sweet potato mash, veggies

  US$18.00

• Pollo Parrilla

  Grilled half boneless chicken chile con ancho coffee dry rub, french fries, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, beans

  US$23.00

Enchiladas Plate

• Enchiladas Plate

  (green tomatillo or red guajillo) rice & beans

  US$17.00

A La Carte

• Beans

  US$7.00

• Rice

  US$7.00

Enchiladas Chicken Mole Or Pipian

• Enchiladas Chicken Pipian

  US$20.00

• Enchiladas Chicken Mole

  US$20.00

Fajitas

• Fajitas

  Cast-iron grilled tomatoes caramelized onions red & green bell peppers plantains soyrizo mushrooms carrots corn avocado cilantro onions rice & beans tortillas ( vegan, gluten free)

  US$22.00

Desserts

• Flan

  US$9.00

• Key Lime Pie

  US$9.00

Light Lunch Plates

• Chile Relleno & Crispy Taco

  US$15.00

• Tamale & Chile Relleno

  Fajita bowl chicken, avocado, grilled bell

  US$14.00

• 2 Flautas Beef Chicken Fish

  US$13.00

• Chile Relleno & Chicken Taco

  US$15.00

• Shrimp Enchilada & Chile Relleno

  US$16.00

Quesadilla

• Flat Grilled Quesadilla

  Corn or flour vegan cheese soyriso plantains shucked corn guacamole

  US$15.00

• Flat Griddled Huitlacoche Quesadilla

  Corn or flour Mexican truffle huitlacoche delicacy is a form of mushroom that grows on the corn cob guacamole salsa verde

  US$16.00

Tamales

• Green Corn Tamales

  Contains dairy made from green corn poblano peppers & cheese (D, GF)

  US$13.00

Empanadas Sopes

• Choice Of Two

  Mix & match; create your own combo! shrimp fish steak beef chicken pork chorizo veggie barbacoa beef

  US$18.00

Dessert

• Key Lime Pie

  US$9.00

• Flan

  US$9.00

Tacos

• 2 Potato

  Dorados

  US$11.00

• 2 Cochinita Pibil

  Blandos

  US$12.00

• 2 Beef Barbacoa

  Blandos

  US$12.00

• 2 Mahi Mahi

  Blandos

  US$12.00

• 2 Chorizo Y Papa

  Dorados

  US$12.00

• 2 Shrimp N Garlic

  Dorados

  US$13.00

• 2 Chicken

  Blandos

  US$12.00

• 2 Beef Tongue

  Blandos

  US$13.00

• 2 Shredded Beef

  Dorados

  US$12.00

• 2 Asada

  Blandos

  US$12.00

Flaming Lodge Cast Iron-grilled Fajitas

• Steak And Chicken

  US$23.00

• Steak And Shrimp

  US$28.00

• Grilled Angus Steak Fajitas

  US$26.00

• Grilled Chicken

  US$21.00

Breakfast

• Machaca Con Huevos

  Potatoes served with bean and tortillas

  US$17.00

• Huevos Rancheros

  And potatoes served with beans and tortillas

  US$17.00

• Breakfast Burrito

  (eggs, potatoes, beans, onions, cilantro, chorizo or bacon, chipotle

  US$17.00

• Huevos Con Chorizo

  Potatoes served with beans and tortillas

  US$17.00

Burritos

• Burrito Colorado

  Roasted poblano peppers mushrooms corn spinach rice beans potato avocado topped salsa red guajillo ( vegan, gluten free optional)

  US$18.00

• Burrito Molcajete

  Black beans rice mushrooms sweet potato avocado onions cilantro lettuce topped with salsa molcajete ( vegan, gluten free optional)

  US$18.00

• Burrito Mole

  Plantains black beans rice mushrooms jalapenos onion cilantro avocado topped with mole poblano & sesame seeds ( vegan, contains nuts)

  US$18.00

• Burrito Verduras

  Zucchini potatoes carrots roasted corn chipotle lettuce guacamole rice pinto beans pico de gallo topped with salsa verde ( vegan, gluten free optional)

  US$18.00

Enchiladas Chicken Suizas

• Enchiladas Chicken Suizas

  Rice & beans

  US$19.00

Starters

• 3 Taquitos

  Sweet potato or potato guacamole pico de gallo lettuce radish & salsa tomatillo ( vegan, gluten free, dairy optional)

  US$16.00

• Choriqueso

  Contains dairy cast-iron jack cheese fondue topped with soyrizo onions cilantro & tortillas (dairy optional)

  US$15.00

• Tortilla Soup

  8 cup, onion & cilantro avocado tortilla strips cheese ( vegan, gluten free, dairy optional)

  US$10.00

• Nachos

  Jack cheese or vegan corn chips topped with black beans cheese jalapenos radish pico de gallo & guacamole ( vegan, gluten free, dairy optional)

  US$15.00

• Chile Relleno

  Contains dairy & battered in egg whites pasilla pepper stuffed with cheese topped with salsa and queso fresco ( gluten free, dairy)

  US$9.00

• Ezquites

  Grilled shucked street corn chile lime queso fresco or vegan cheese (Vegan, gluten-free, dairy optional)

  US$12.00

• Empanadas Plantain

  Stuffed with black bean chile moron & cheese ( gluten free, dairy)

  US$12.00

• Guacamole

  (Vegan, gluten-free)

  US$12.00

• Burritas Chorizo

  Fluted thin burritos soyrizo potato cilantro onions salsa verde guacamole & pico de gallo ( vegan, gluten free)

  US$15.00

Fish Of The Day

• Grilled Mahi Mahi

  Salsa molcajete spicy

  US$23.00

• Grilled Prawns

  (camarones) mojo de ajo (garlic)

  US$26.00

• Enchiladas Shrimp

  En salsa cilantro, mole or pipian

  US$22.00

• Grilled Salmon

  En salsa avocado sauce

  US$23.00

• Grilled Tilapia Veracruz

  Baby carrots, capers, tomatos onions, olives, jalapeno

  US$20.00

• Mole Poblano

  Pipian-mojo de ajo (garlic) veracruzana chipotle

  US$26.00

• Enchiladas Salmon

  En spicy avocado, mole or pipian

  US$22.00