Menu
Introducing the menu at Monte Alban Restaurant - a hidden gem in West LA known for their authentic Oaxacan dishes. From the flavorful Huevos Con Nopal to the crispy Tostada de Pollo, their menu is a feast for the senses. The Ensalada de Nopalitos and Guacamole Con Chips make for perfect starters, while the Mole dishes are a must-try specialty. Customers rave about the excellent service and cozy ambiance, making it a go-to spot for comfort foods. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or looking to try something new, Monte Alban Restaurant promises a delightful dining experience with generous portion sizes and welcoming staff. Don't miss out on the unique flavors and warm hospitality this restaurant has to offer.
Entrees
Huevos Con Nopal
Scrambled eggs with cactus, chopped tomato, onions, and jalepeno pepper. Served with beans.
Huevos a la Oaxaquea
Scrambled eggs with green beans, chopped tomato, onions, and jalapeno pepper. Served with beans.
Huevos Revueltos con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with Oaxacan sausage. Served with beans.
Salsa de Queso
Fresh cheese, covered with molcajete salsa. Served with beans.
Enfrijoladas con Two Huevos
Tortilla pieces in black bean sauce, sprinkled with cheese, onion, parsley, and red salsa.
Huevos a la Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with chopped tomato, onions, and jalapeo pepper. Served with beans.
Salsa de Huevo
Scrambled eggs in spicy tomato salsa. Served with beans.
Salsa de Chicharron
Fried pork skin in spicy tomato salsa. Served with beans.
Salsa de Carne Frita
Fried pork in spicy tomato salsa. Served with beans.
Entomatadas con Two Huevos
Tortilla pieces dipped in tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese, onion, and green salsa.
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs on a crispy corn tortilla covered with salsa ranchera.
Huevos Casados
Two scrambled eggs served with mixed black beans and rice.
Huevos Divorciados
Two eggs separated by black beans, one covered with red salsa and the other with green salsa.
Platanos Fritos con Arroz y Frijol
Fried bananas with black beans and white rice.
Mole Negro
Boneless chicken breast covered with our famous Oaxacan black mole sauce made with more than 32 spices, dry chiles, seeds, herbs, dark chocolate with almonds. Served with white rice.
Burrito a la Oaxaquea Baado con Mole
Big burrito with grilled chicken breast, rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream; covered with our house specialty mole negro.
Tlayuda Mix (Oaxacan Pizza)
11" Toasted hand made corn tortilla topped with black bean paste, tomato, cabbage, avocado, and salsa with beef, pork, and string cheese.
Tacos Enchilados de Pollo o Queso
Three soft tacos rolled with chicken (picadillo) or cheese covered with red or black mole sauce sprinkled with fresh cheese, onion, and parsley. Served with rice.
Most Popular
Seafood Speaciality
Coctel de Camaron
Shrimp, avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and cucumber.
Volcan Oaxaqueo with Shrimp
Melted cheese with shrimp, tender young pads of cactus, in molcajete salsa, topped with radish, avocado, serrano pepper and pico de gallo. Served with Spanish rice, black beans, and hand made corn tortillas.
Tostada de Camaron
Chipotle mayonnaise, onion avocado, tomato, and cucumber.
Mojarra Frita con arroz y Frijoles
Fried tilapia fish, marinated with our house made garlic sauce. Served with rice, salad, and beans.
Shrimp Plate
Botana de camarones, chipotle mayonnaise, onion, avocado, tomato, and cucumber.
Ceviche de Camaron
Shrimp marinated with lime juice mixed with chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, pickles, and jalapeno.
Camarones a la Diabla o Al Mojo de ajo
Big shrimp sauteed with special spicy sauce. Served with Spanish rice, beans, pickles, avocado, and tomato.
Coloradito
Boneless chicken breast covered with our famous Oaxacan red mole made from dry chiles, nuts, and spices. Served with white rice.
Mole Amarillo con Pollo
Yellow mole made with dry chiles and spices. Served with chicken breast and white rice.
Mole Amarillo de Res con Verdura
Yellow mole served with vegetables and chunky beef.
Mole Verde de Pollo o Puerco
Your choice of chicken breast or pork covered with green mole sauce, made with fresh herbs.
Carnes Monte Alban
Beef and pork accompanied with black bean paste, cactus salad, grilled onion, and Spanish rice.
Tlayuda (Oaxacan Pizza)
11" Toasted hand made corn tortilla topped with black bean paste, tomato, avocado, salsa, cabbage, cheese, and your choice of protein.
Chilaquiles con Chorizo, Tazajo, Cecina, Quesillo o Pollo
Crispy corn tortilla pieces in a spicy tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese, onion, sour cream, and green salsa. (Vegetarian upon request).
Enchiladas de Pollo o Puerco
Three tortillas dipped in red or black mole, folded and topped with cheese, onion, and parsley with chicken or fried pork. Served with white rice. Vegetarian upon request. (Oaxacan Style)
Specials
Rice and Beans Dishes
Chile Relleno de Picadillo de Pollo o Queso
Fresh pasilla pepper filled with chicken picadillo or cheese.
Pollo Asado
Grilled chicken breast served with grilled onions and salad.
Cecina Adobada
Thinly sliced pork leg marinated with chili paste accompained with salad, molcajete salsa, and grilled onions.
Carne Asada
Grilled round beef served with grilled onions and salad.
Salsa de Chorizo
Oaxacan style sausage in molcajete salsa.
Volcan Oaxaqueo (Molcajete Grill)
Grilled beef (tazajo), pork (cecina), chorizo, quesillo, tender young pads of cactus in molcajete salsa, topped with radish, avocado, and pico de gallo.
Volcan Oaxaqueo Mix
With beef, pork, and shrimp.
Volcan Oxaqueo del Granjero
With grilled chicken breast.
Fajitas de Pollo o Carne Asada
Sauteed vegetables with grilled chicken breast or beef.
Mix Fajitas de pollo, Carne Asada y Camarones
Sauteed vegetables with chicken, beef, and shrimp.
Tostada de Pollo, Tazajo, and Cecina o Chorizo
Hard shell corn tortilla topped with black bean paste, cabbage, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and cheese with your choice of meat.
Tacos Fritos de Pollo
Fried chicken taquitos covered with black bean paste, cabbage, tomato, avocado, salsa, and cheese.
Quesadilla de Queso
Deep fried corn dough tortilla with chicken and cheese or cheese only, topped with black bean paste, cabbage, tomato, avocado, salsa jalapeo, and cheese, on the grilled up to request.
Torta de Pollo Asada, Tazajo, Cecina, and Chorizo o Quesillo
Oaxacan sandwich with tomato, chipotle mayonnaise, jalapeno, avocado, black bean paste, and your choice of meat.
Taco de Pollo, Tszajo, and Cecina o Chorizo
Large hand made corn tortilla rolled with your choice of meat, black bean paste, onion, cabbage, cilantro, and special spicy green salsa.
Taco de Barbacoa con Consome
Large hand made corn tortilla rolled with goat meat mixed with onion, cabbage, cilantro and special spicy green salsa.
Molote (3)
Deep fried con tortilla dumpling filled with marinated chunky potatoes and chorizo, topped with black paste, cabbage, cheese, and salsa.
Empanada de Flor de Calabaza
Turnover with squash blossoms, Oaxacan cheese, onions, molcajete salsa, and mushroom cooked on grill.
Empanada de Amarillo
Turnover with yellow mole and your choice of chicken or cactus. Vegetarian up to request.
Empanada de verde
Turnover with green mole and chicken.
Tamal de Mole
Our famous black mole sauce and chicken tamale wrapped in a banana leaf.
Queso Fundido Zapoteca
Melted cheese mixed with green pasilla, cactus, mushrooms, chorizo, and chintestla salsa. Served with tortillas.
Memela with Cheese
Thick corn tortilla topped with black bean paste, cheese, and salsa.
Fiesta de Sabores Tlaco
Molotes, tostada, taquitos, guacamole, quesadilla, memelitas, taco de barbacoa, and chicharron. Serves 4-6 people.
Antojitos Oaxaqueos
Kids Menu
Quesadillita de Pollo o Queso
Deep fried corn doug tortilla with chicken or cheese and topped with black beans, lettuce, and cheese. On the grill up to request. Served with rice and beans
Memelita de Pollo, Queso o Quesillo
Thick corn tortilla with chicken, string cheese or fresh cheese topped with black beans and sprinkled with cheese. Served with rice and beans
Consomecito
Chicken broth, rice, and shredded chicken breast.
Platito de Arroz, Frijol y Pollo Desebrado
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with melted cheese.
Sides
Choice of sides.
A La Carta
Choice of a la carta.
Sides
Soups
Consome Ranchero (Medium)
Chicken broth with shredded chicken breast, chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, rice, and ranchero cheese.
Consome Ranchero (Large)
Chicken broth with shredded chicken breast, chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, rice, and ranchero cheese.
Menudo (Large)
House made menudo served with tortillas.
Barbacoa de Chivo
Bowl of goat soup flavored with herbs and avocado leaves.
Caldo de Res (Rojo)
Beef soup with vegetables in a red broth.
Pozole de Pollo y Puerco
Mexican delicacy of chicken and pork or chicken only with hominy in a red seasoned broth.
Ensalada Verde
Mixed green salad with your choice of dressing: 1000 Island, Italian or Caesar.
Ensalada Verde con Pollo
Mixed green salad with grilled chicken breast.
Ensalada de Nopalitos
Chopped pads cactus, mixed with tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cheese.
Guacamole Con Chips
Fresh house made guacamole.
Guacamole con Taquitos de Pollo
Eight pieces.
Appetizers
Soft Drinks
Chilacayota
Horchata
House made rice drink with condensed milk, topped with cantalope, and pecan.
Horchata con Nieve
House made rice drink with condensed milk, topped with cantalope, pecan, and cactus fruit sorbet.
Agua de Frutas
Fresh house made fruit drinks.
Agua de Limon o Tuna
Cactus Fruit or Sumo Lemon Water.
Jugo de Naranja
Orange juice.
Soft Drinks
Diet Coke
Diet Cola
Cafe de Olla
Coffee boiled with cinnamon and sugar.