Monte Alban Restaurant
santa monica
11929 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Los Angeles, CA, 90025 ↗
Popular
- 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$22.99
- Tacos Enchilados De Pollo O Queso ●Three soft tacos rolled with chicken (picadillo) or cheese covered with red or black mole sauce$20.50
- Mole Negro ●Boneless chicken breast covered with our famous Oaxacan black mole sauce made with more than 32 spices$21.50
- Nicuatole ●Flan made with Corn, Whole Milk, Cinnamon and sugar$8.99
Breakfast - Entrees (All Day Service)
- Huevos Revueltos Con Chorizo ●Scrambled eggs with Oaxacan sausage. Served with beans$14.00
- Enfrijoladas with Two HuevosTortilla pieces in black bean sauce, sprinkled with cheese, onion, parsley, and red salsa$14.00
- Huevos CasadosTwo Scrambled eggs served with mixed black beans and rice$14.00
- Salsa De QuesoFresh cheese, covered with molcajete salsa. Served with beans$14.00
- Huevos RancherosTwo eggs on a crispy corn tortilla covered with salsa ranchera$14.00
- Entomatadas Con Two HuevosTortilla pieces dipped in tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese, onion, and green salsa$14.00
- Salsa De Chicharron ●Fried pork skin in spicy tomato salsa. Served with beans$14.00
- Salsa De Carne FritaFried pork in spicy tomato salsa. Served with beans$14.00
- Huevos Divorciados ●Two eggs separated by black beans, one covered with red salsa and the other with green salsa$14.00
- Huevos Con NopalScrambled eggs with cactus, chopped tomato, onions, and jalepeno pepper. Served with beans$14.00
- Huevos a La OaxaqueñaScrambled eggs with green beans, chopped tomato, onions, and jalapeno pepper. Served with beans$14.00
- Huevos a La MexicanaScrambled eggs with chopped tomato, onions, and jalapeño pepper. Served with beans$14.00
- Salsa De HuevoScrambled eggs in spicy tomato salsa. Served with beans$14.00
Seafood Specialty
- Camarones a La Diabla O Al Mojo De AjoBig shrimp sauteed with special spicy sauce. Served with Spanish rice, beans, pickles, avocado, and tomato$20.99
- Mojarra Frita Con Arroz Y FrijolesFried tilapia fish, marinated with our house made garlic sauce$23.00
- Ceviche De Camaron ●Shrimp marinated with lime juice mixed with chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, pickles, and jalapeno$20.99
- Coctel De Camaron ●Shrimp, avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and cucumber$19.99
- Tostada De CamaronChipotle mayonnaise, onion avocado, tomato, and cucumber$9.00
- Volcan Oaxaqueño with ShrimpMelted cheese with shrimp, tender young pads of cactus, in molcajete salsa$33.00
- Shrimp PlateBotana de camarones, chipotle mayonnaise, onion, avocado, tomato, and cucumber$16.00
Specials
- Burrito a La Oaxaqueña Bañado Con MoleBig burrito with grilled chicken breast, rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream$20.99
- Enchiladas De Pollo O PuercoThree tortillas dipped in red or black mole, folded and topped with cheese, onion, and parsley$19.00
- Tlayuda (Oaxacan Pizza)11" toasted hand made corn tortilla topped with black bean paste, tomato, avocado, salsa, cabbage, cheese$19.00
- Chilaquiles Con Chorizo, Tazajo, Cecina, Quesillo O Pollo ●Crispy corn tortilla pieces in a spicy tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese, onion, sour cream$17.50
- Carnes Monte AlbanBeef and pork accompanied with black bean paste, cactus salad, grilled onion, and Spanish rice$20.99
- Mole Amarillo De Res Con VerduraYellow mole served with vegetables and chunky beef$21.99
- ColoraditoBoneless chicken breast covered with our famous Oaxacan red mole$21.50
- Mole Verde De Pollo O PuercoYour choice of chicken breast or pork covered with green mole sauce$18.00
- Mole Amarillo Con PolloYellow mole made with dry chiles and spices. Served with chicken breast and white rice$18.00
Rice and Beans Dishes
- Platanos Fritos Con Arroz Y FrijolFried bananas with black beans and white rice$14.00
- Salsa De Chicharron A/FFried pork skin covered with spicy tomato salsa$16.00
- Chile Relleno De Picadillo De Pollo O QuesoFresh pasilla pepper filled with chicken picadillo or cheese$17.00
- Mix Fajitas De Pollo, Carne Asada Y CamaronesSauteed vegetables with chicken, beef, and shrimp$28.00
- Carne AsadaGrilled round beef served with grilled onions and salad$19.50
- Cecina AdobadaThinly sliced pork leg marinated with chili paste$19.50
- Pollo AsadoGrilled chicken breast served with grilled onions and salad$19.50
- Salsa De Carne Frita A/FDeep fried pork leg, covered with spicy tomato salsa$16.00
- Fajitas De Pollo O Carne AsadaSauteed vegetables with grilled chicken breast or beef$26.00
- Salsa De Chorizo A/FOaxacan style sausage in molcajete salsa$16.00
- Salsa De Queso A/FlFresh cheese covered in molcajete salsa$16.00
- Volcan Oaxaqueño (Molcajete Grill) ●Grilled beef (tazajo), pork (cecina), chorizo, quesillo, tender young pads of cactus$33.00
- Volcan Oaxaqueño Mix ●With beef, pork, and shrimp$36.00
- Volcan Oxaqueño Del GranjeroWith grilled chicken breast$33.00
Antojitos Oaxaqueños
- Quesabirria X3Your choice of tender and delicious Quesabirria, beef or goat. Have it with red salsa, radish, onion, cilantro and red broth$10.00
- Tacos Fritos De PolloFried chicken taquitos covered with black bean paste, cabbage, tomato, avocado, salsa, and cheese$9.00
- Torta De Pollo Asada, Tazajo, Cecina, and Chorizo O Quesillo ●Oaxacan sandwich with tomato, chipotle mayonnaise, jalapeno, avocado, black bean paste$11.00
- Tamal De MoleOur famous black mole sauce and chicken tamale wrapped in a banana leaf$8.00
- Memela with CheeseThick corn tortilla topped with black bean paste, cheese, and salsa$7.00
- Empanada De Flor De Calabaza ●Turnover with squash blossoms, Oaxacan cheese, onions, molcajete salsa, and mushroom$13.00
- Molote (3) ●Deep fried corn tortilla dumpling filled with marinated chunky potatoes and chorizo$10.00
- Fiesta De Sabores Tlaco ●Molotes, tostada, taquitos, guacamole, quesadilla, memelitas, taco de barbacoa, and chicharron. Serves 4-6 people$32.00
- Empanada De Amarillo ●Turnover with yellow mole and your choice of chicken or cactus$13.00
- Quesadilla De QuesoDeep fried corn dough tortilla with chicken and cheese or cheese only, topped with black bean paste$11.00
- Taco De Barbacoa Con Consome ●Large hand made corn tortilla rolled with goat meat mixed with onion, cabbage, cilantro$13.00
- Queso Fundido ZapotecaMelted cheese mixed with green pasilla, cactus, mushrooms, chorizo, and chintestla salsa$13.00
- Tostada De Pollo, Tazajo, and Cecina O ChorizoHard shell corn tortilla topped with black bean paste, cabbage, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and cheese$8.00
- Taco De Pollo, Tszajo, and Cecina O ChorizoLarge hand made corn tortilla rolled with your choice of meat, black bean paste, onion, cabbage, cilantro$11.00
- Empanada De VerdeTurnover with green mole and chicken$13.00
Kids Menu
- Quesadillita De Pollo O QuesoDeep fried corn dough tortilla with chicken or cheese topped with black beans, lettuce, and cheese. Served with rice and beans$10.00
- Memelita De Pollo, Queso O QuesilloThick corn tortilla with chicken, string cheese or fresh cheese topped with black beans and sprinkled with cheese. Served with rice and beans$10.00
- ConsomecitoChicken broth, rice, and shredded chicken breast$6.50
- Platito De Arroz, Frijol Y Pollo Desebrado$11.00
- Quesadilla ArinaFlour tortilla with melted cheese$10.00
Soups
- Caldo De Res (Rojo) SoupBeef soup with vegetables in a red broth$22.00
- Barbacoa De Chivo SoupBowl of goat soup flavored with herbs and avocado leaves$24.50
- Consome Ranchero (Medium) Soup ●Chicken broth with shredded chicken breast, chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, rice, and ranchero cheese$8.00
- Consome Ranchero (Large) SoupChicken broth with shredded chicken breast, chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, rice, and ranchero cheese$16.00
- Menudo (Large) SoupHouse made menudo served with tortillas$17.00
- Pozole De Pollo Y Puerco SoupMexican delicacy of chicken and pork or chicken only with hominy in a red seasoned broth$17.00
Appetizers
- Guacamole Con Chips ●Fresh house made guacamole$9.50
- Guacamole Con Taquitos De Pollo ●Eight pieces$13.75
- Ensalada De Nopalitos ●Chopped pads cactus, mixed with tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cheese$11.50
- Ensalada VerdeMixed green salad with your choice of dressing: 1000 Island, Italian or Caesar$8.00
- Ensalada Verde Con PolloMixed green salad with grilled chicken breast$14.00
- Queso fundido con chorizoMelted Cheese with Chorizo (pork sausage) garnish with epazote and side of Chintestle Salsa$11.99
- Queso Fundido ZapotecaMelted Cheese with Chorizo (pork sausage) with Cactus, Poblano pepper, mushroom and onion$14.99
- Nido de chapulin a la Mexicana ●Grasshopper sautéed with garlic, onion, tomato, garnish with epazote$14.99
- Nido de Chapulines a la OaxaqueñaGrasshopper with Garlic$10.99
Soft Drinks
- Soft Drinks ●$4.00
- Agua De Limon O TunaCactus fruit or sumo lemon water$6.00
- Horchata Con Nieve ●House made rice drink with condensed milk, topped with cantalope, pecan, and cactus fruit sorbet$6.00
- Cafe De Olla ●Coffee boiled with cinnamon and sugar$3.00
- Chilacayota ●$7.00
- Horchata ●House made rice drink with condensed milk, topped with cantalope, and pecan$6.00
- Agua De Frutas ●Fresh house made fruit drinks$5.00
- Jugo De Naranja ●Orange juice$5.00
Desserts
- Nicuatole ●Flan made with Corn, Whole Milk, Cinnamon and sugar$8.99
- Platanos Fritos ●Fry plantains with sour cream and condensed milk$8.50
- Caramel Flan ●Flan made with Eggs, evaporated milk, wine, vanilla flavor$8.50
- Nieves Oaxaqueñas ●Ice cream hand made$9.00