Restaurant La Salsa, located at 1063 3e Ave, Québec City, Quebec G1L 2X2, Canada, celebrates authentic Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine with traditional recipes, colorful ingredients, and satisfying portions. Chef-owner Zoïla Menjivar's menu features pupusas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and generous combination platters. Fresh guacamole, tangy salsa, seasoned meats, and crisp vegetables create appealing flavor contrasts. Prices range from approximately CA$10.50 for appetizers to CA$30 for specialty platters, offering good variety and value. Vegetarian choices include the Tropical Végé and Mexican Bowl, while corn-based dishes may suit gluten-free preferences with confirmation. Soft drinks and refreshing grapefruit Jarritos complement the food. Ideal for lunch on selected days, casual dinners, family outings, and group gatherings, the restaurant also offers approachable choices for younger diners.
Menu Highlights
1. Spécial Mami - CA$30: A popular tasting platter combining burrito, fajita, chicken tostada, guacamole, chili con carne, fried cassava, salad, and rice.
2. Pupusas Combo - CA$23: Savory stuffed pupusas accompanied by tamale and crispy fried yuca deliver comforting Salvadoran flavors.
3. Enchilada Verde - CA$11.50: Chicken-filled corn tortillas feature tangy green sauce, melted cheese, and creamy toppings.
4. Tropical Végé - CA$28: A vegetarian quesadilla served with fried cassava, beans, guacamole, rice, and refreshing chirimole salad.
5. Mexican Bowl - CA$19: Rice, protein, vegetables, salsa, cheese, and guacamole create a colorful, balanced meal.
6. Guacamole - CA$10.50: Creamy avocado dip paired with crunchy chips makes a popular starter.
Tortilla de maïs garnie de poivron vert, tomate, oignon, pâte de fèves, nappée de salsa verde piquante, fromage fondu, oignon et guacamole. / Corn tortilla topped with green bell pepper, tomato, onion, bean paste, topped with spicy salsa verde, melted cheese, onion, and guacamole.
Tortilla croustillante de maïs nappée de guacamole, laitue, fromage, tomate et crème fraîche. / Crispy corn tortilla topped with guacamole, lettuce, cheese, tomato, and sour cream.
Tomate, oignon, piment vert, fromage fondu, pâte de fèves, servis entre deux tortillas nappées de salsa, crème et guacamole. / Tomato, onion, green pepper, melted cheese, bean paste, served between two tortillas topped with salsa, cream, and guacamole.
Tortilla de maïs pliée en deux, garnie de fromage fondu, oignon, poivron vert, laitue et salsa. / Corn tortilla folded in half, topped with melted cheese, onion, green bell pepper, lettuce, and salsa.
FAJITA + PUPUSA + YUCA FRITA Fajita Rouleau de tortilla de blé farci de poulet, poivron vert, oignon et fromage. / Wheat tortilla roll filled with chicken, green bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Pupusa Pâte de farine de maïs farcie de porc, fromage, servie avec salade de chou et salsa. / Cornmeal dough stuffed with pork, cheese, served with coleslaw, and salsa. Yuca Frita Manioc frit servi avec laitue, salade de chou et salsa. / Fried cassava served with lettuce, coleslaw, and salsa.
ENCHILADA + CHIRIMOLE + ARROZ Enchilada Tortilla de maïs farcie de poulet, nappée de salsa verde piquante, fromage fondu, oignon et guacamole. / Corn tortilla filled with chicken, topped with hot salsa verde, melted cheese, onion, and guacamole. Chirimole Salsa citronnée de tomate, concombre, oignon, coriandre et radis finement coupés. / Lemon salsa with tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and finely chopped radish. Arroz Riz à la mexicaine. / Mexican style rice.
Tortilla de maïs garnie de poulet ou de bœuf, oignon, tomate, laitue et salsa. / Corn tortilla filled with chicken or beef, onion, tomato, lettuce, and salsa.
Tortilla de mâts, garnie de poulet fromage fondu, oignon, poivron vert, laitue et salsa. / Tortilla of mashed potatoes, topped with melted chicken, cheese, onion, green bell pepper, lettuce, and salsa.
BURRITO + TACO + CHIRIMOLE Burrito Rouleau de tortilla de blé farci de bœuf haché et de pâte de fèves. / Wheat tortilla roll filled with ground beef and bean paste. Taco Tortilla de maïs garnie de poulet, oignon, tomate, laitue et salsa. / Corn tortilla filled with chicken or beef, onion, tomato, lettuce, and salsa. Chirimole Salsa citronnée de tomate, concombre, oignon, coriandre et radis finement coupés. / Lemon salsa with tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and finely chopped radish.
TINGA + QUESADILLA + SALADE SALVADORIENNE Tinga Tortilla de maïs croustillante, nappée de poulet à l'oignon, garnie de laitue et crème fraîche. / Crispy corn tortilla topped with chicken, onion, garnished with lettuce, and sour cream. Quesadilla Tortilla de mâts, garnie de poulet fromage fondu, oignon, poivron vert, laitue et salsa. / Tortilla of mashed potatoes, topped with melted chicken, cheese, onion, green bell pepper, lettuce, and salsa. Salade Salvadorienne Mélange de légumineuses, olives noires, maïs, oignon et coriandre. / Mixed legumes, black olives, corn, onion, and cilantro.
Poulet ou bœuf, fromage fondu, pâte de fèves, servis entre deux tortillas nappées de salsa, crème et guacamole. / Chicken or beef, melted cheese, bean paste, served between two tortillas topped with salsa, cream, and guacamole.
Pâte de farine de maïs farcie de porc, fromage, servie avec salade de chou et salsa. / Cornmeal dough stuffed with pork, cheese, served with coleslaw, and salsa.
Trempette à l'avocat servie avec croustilles. / Avocado dip served with chips.
Soupe de poulet à la mexicaine. / Mexican style chicken soup.
Bœuf haché avec haricots rouges, grains de maïs dans une sauce chili et servi avec croustilles. / Ground beef with red beans, corn kernels in chili sauce, and served with chips.
Salsa citronnée de tomate, concombre, oignon, coriandre et radis finement coupés. / Lemon salsa with tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and finely chopped radish.
Riz à la mexicaine. / Mexican style rice.
Mélange de légumineuses, olives noires, maïs, oignon et coriandre. / Mixed legumes, black olives, corn, onion, and cilantro.
Manioc frit servi avec laitue, salade de chou et salsa. / Fried cassava served with lettuce, coleslaw, and salsa.
Une quesadilla végé accompagnée de manioc frit, riz, pâte de fèves, guacamole et salade de légumineuses. / A veggie quesadilla with fried cassava, rice, bean paste, guacamole, and legume salad.
Une tortilla croustillante nappée de poulet à l'oignon avec un burrito, accompagné de riz, pâte de fèves, chérimole ( salade citronnée de tomate, concombre, oignon, coriandre et radis ). / A crispy tortilla topped with chicken, onion burrito, served with rice, bean paste, cherimoya (lemon salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, coriander, and radish).
Assiette de dégustation pour une personne demi - portions de burrito, fajita, tostada de tinga, guacamole, chili con carne, manioc frit, salade de légumineuses et riz. / Tasting plate for one person half - portions of burrito, fajita, tostada de tinga, guacamole, chili con carne, fried cassava, legume salad, and rice.
Croustilles de maïs nappée de sauce fromage et de mozzarella gratiné. / Corn chips topped with cheese sauce and mozzarella cheese au gratin.
Un taco, une fajita accompagnés de riz, pâte de fèves, chérimole ( salade citronnée de tomate, concombre, oignon, coriandre et radis ). / A taco, a fajita with rice, bean paste, cherimoya (lemon salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, coriander, and radish).
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