La Canasta Capitolio Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Canasta Capitolio, a hidden gem in Phoenix, AZ, renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine. Located at 1733 W Van Buren St, this vibrant eatery offers a delightful menu that celebrates bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
Start with their scrumptious appetizers, like the enticing Fiesta Nachos or the loaded Mexican Pizza. For those seeking something lighter, the salads provide refreshing options, including the flavorful Chicken Salad Supreme and satisfying Taco Salad.
The quesadillas are a must-try, especially the mouthwatering Machaca or Carne Asada varieties. Each dish bursts with flavor, making every bite an experience to savor. Patrons frequently rave about the excellent service and ambiance, enhanced by the friendly staff and lively atmosphere.
Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch or a family dinner, La Canasta Capitolio promises to delight with every dish.
APPETIZERS (BOTANAS)
Chips Con Guacamole
Chips Con Chile Red Or Green
Mexican Pizza - Small
Mexican Pizza - Large
12 Mini Rolled Flautas W/Guacamole
Fiesta Nachos
Flour chips with red and green chile beef, beans, Machaca, w/melted cheese, onions
Carne Asada Nachos
Carne Asada Fries
Botana Special De Carmen
Mini Taco, Mini Tamale, Mini Beef Flauta, 2 Mini Chimichangas, & Mini Tostada, served with Beans
Quesadilla Open Or Folded
Quesadilla Open Or Folded - Red Or Green Chili Beef
Quesadilla Open Or Folded - Machaca OR Carne Asada
Quesadilla Open Or Folded - Ground Beef Or Chicken
Quesadilla Open Or Folded - Guacamole
Quesadilla Open Or Folded - Green Chili Strips
Quesadilla Open Or Folded - Beans
QUESADILLAS (CHEESE CRISP)
SALADS (ENSALADAS)
Taco Salad Beef Or Chicken
Taco Salad Carne Asada Or Machaca (Shredded Beef)
Chicken Salad Supreme (Chilled)
Tostada Salad - No Meat
Guacamole Salad - No Meat
Tossed Salad
EL DELUXE
LA MAS GRANDE Taco OR Tostada - Large Flour Shell with Ground Beef or Chicken, Cheese, Lettuce, Topped with our delicious Guacamole
Small Bowl - Albondigas
Large Bowl - Albondigas
Small Bowl - Cocido
Large Bowl - Cocido
Small Bowl - Caldo De Pollo
Large Bowl - Caldo De Pollo
Menudo - Large Bowl Only
Your choice of Red or White Menudo and flour or corn tortilla.
SOUPS (CALDOS)
LUNCH SPECIALS
Taco, Tostada, Tamale
Chicken Or Beef Taco, Rice, Beans
Red Or Green Burrito, Beans, Rice
Cheese Enchilada, Rice, Beans
Bean Burrito, Taco, Cheese Enchilada
Beef OR Chicken Cheese Enchilada, Rice, Beans
Beef OR Chicken Cheese Enchilada, Rice, Beans; Shredded Beef for an extra charge
Chicken Fiesta “Dieters Delight”
Grill Chicken Breast, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeno’s Lightly Seasoned with our Special Spice Blend
Red Or Green Chile Beef Burro
Bean OR Rice With Cheese Burro
Nana’s Red Or Green Pork W-Beans Or Rice Burro
Ground Beef With Cheese/Onions Burrito
Machaca With Cheese/Onions Burrito
Machaca And Egg Burrito
Carnitas Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Chile Relleno Burrito
Shrimp Burrito
Chicken With Cheese Burrito
Mixed Two-Way - Add
Mixed Three-Way - Add
BURROS
TACOS
1 Ground Beef Or Chicken Taco
1 Machaca (Shredded Beef) Taco
1Tacos De Pescado (Fish)
1Tacos De Camaron (Shrimp)
1 Soft Corn Asada Taco
2 Soft Carnitas Pork Taquitos
Bean Tostada
Beef Or Chicken Tostada
Red Or Green Chile Beef Tostada
Beef And Bean Tostada
Machaca & Bean Tostada
TOSTADAS
ENCHILADAS
Cheese Enchilada
Beef And Cheese Or Chicken And Cheese Enchilada
Machaca And Cheese Enchilada
Grill Fish Or Shrimp Enchilada
Green Corn & Cheese (Sweet) Tamale
Red Chile Beef Tamale
Vegan Tamale
Red Chile & Jackfruit
TAMALES
FLAUTAS
2 Beef Or Chicken Flautas With Guacamole
Carnitas (Pork) Torta
Made on toasted French Roll with Mayo, Lettuce, tomato, Beans, & Guacamole
Carne Asada (Steak) Torta
Made on toasted French Roll with Mayo, Lettuce, tomato, Beans, & Guacamole
Machaca Torta
Made on toasted French Roll with Mayo, Lettuce, tomato, Beans, & Guacamole
TORTAS
SOPAPILLAS - INDIAN FRY BREAD
Bean With Cheese Sopapilla
Red, Or Green Or Beef With Cheese Sopapilla
Nana's Pork Red Chile Bowl
Nana's Pork Green Chile Bowl
NANA’S HOMEMADE PORK CHILE BOWL
COMBINATIONS & HOUSE SPECIALTIES - all served with Beans & Rice
Fiesta Combination
Tamale enchilada style, cheese enchilada
Workman Special Red Or Green
Red or green chile beef, flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Flauta Combination
2 beef or chicken flautas topped with guacamole
Cheese Enchilada Combination
2 cheese enchiladas Smothered in Green or Red Enchilada Sauce
Enchilada Combination - Beef Or Chicken
2 Beef, chicken or Machaca enchiladas Smothered in Green or Red Enchilada Sauce
Chimichanga Combination
Choice of one Machaca, Chicken, Ground Bf, Carne Asada, Green Chile, Red Chile Topped with guacamole OR sour cream
Chile Relleno Combination
Chile Relleno smothered in Ranchera Sauce, flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Fajitas – Beef Or Chicken
A traditional marinated skirt steak or boneless chicken grilled with Fajita vegetables, served with beans & rice and choice of corn or flour tortilla
Carne Asada Dinner
Charbroiled tender, beef steak, topped with mild green peppers, Tomatoes, onions & fresh cilantro, flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Steak Picado
Grilled tender chunks of seasoned beef, grilled with green peppers, Tomatoes & onions, flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Pollo Rico Dinner
Deep fried flour tortilla filled with tender seasoned chicken, smothered With our delicious red sauce, topped with cheese, guacamole & sour cream
Taquitos De Puerco Dinner
Specially prepared pork grilled with pico de gallo wrapped in corn tortillas Served with fresh guacamole
Machaca Dinner
Shredded beef with green chilies, tomatoes, and onions. flour tortilla or corn tortilla
Taquito Carne Asada Combo
2 delicious soft tacos with Grilled Carne Asada Onions, Cilantro & Guacamole
Fajitas De Camaron (Shrimp) Combo
6 seasoned Jumbo Shrimp sautéed & grilled with green peppers onion & tomatoes choice of corn or flour tortilla