yelapa-playa-mexicana Menu and Prices

70 menu items · 11 categoriesUpdated May 29, 2026

The name yelapa-playa-mexicana is very Mexican at first glance, like a seaside vacation. They specialize in the kind of Mexican street food that you can't help but lick the plate after eating it-not the fancy dish, but the real flavor that can only be enjoyed with your hands. It is suitable for making friends on weekends, ordering a bunch of tacos and margaritas, and chatting while eating without being detained. People who have been there a few times will remember the freshly baked tortillas and the slow-stewed pork dipped in hot sauce, and just want another round after eating them.

Refrescos (Beverages)

  • Lime Kikker

    $3.99

    Lime juice, agave nectar and jalapeno.

  • Passion Punch

    $3.99

    Passion fruit, mango and lychee.

  • Yelapa Sunrise

    $3.99

    Pineapple and blood orange.

  • Ginger Kikker

    $3.99

    Ginger, fresh lime juice and agave nectar.

"Funday Sunday" Brunch

  • Island French Toast Sunday Brunch

    $10.99

    Grand Mariner-soaked brioche topped with fresh seasonal berries, mint and whipped cream. Finished with coconut rum syrup.

  • Yelapa Benedict Sunday Brunch

    $12.99

    Pulled pork pastor, roasted poblano, classic hollandaise sauce and slow-poached egg served over an English muffin.

  • Carne Con Huevo Sunday Brunch

    $15.99

    Two sunny-side up eggs and Hereford skirt steak with traditional home fries.

  • Chilaquiles Sunday Brunch

    $10.99

    Corn tortillas topped with our four-cheese blend, morita salsa, two sunny-side up eggs and fresh fruit.

  • Taco Truck Tacos Sunday Brunch

    $7.99

    Egg, chorizo and potato on a house-made tortilla de maiz with rice and beans.

  • Frittata Sunday Brunch

    $7.99

    Chorizo, potatoes and bell peppers in a four-cheese blend.

Appetizers

  • The Real Spring Guacamole

    $8.99

    Avocado, mango, fennel, chive, oil, Thai basil, shallots, tortilla chips and black olive puree.

  • The Real Summer Guacamole

    $8.99

    Avocado, mango, watermelon, radish, cilantro, tortilla chips and blood orange puree.

  • Camerones de Vaquero

    $10.99

    Bacon-wrapped gulf shrimp, jalapeno, cotija cheese and sherry saba.

  • Queso Cuatro Flameado

    $10.99

    House-made chorizo or grilled skirt steak, Fresno chili, scallion and cilantro salad.

  • Nachos

    $9.99

    Beans, cheese, carne asada, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and Fresno chili.

  • Tortilla Soup

    $7.99

    Roasted chicken, crispy tortillas, sliced avocado and fresh herbs.

  • Chilled Avocado Soup

    $8.99

    Cucumber, green onions, cilantro, lime and Serrano chili.

  • Watermelon Gazpacho

    $6.99

    Avocado, cucumber, Serrano chili, crystallized ginger and olive oil.

  • Yelapa Salad

    $5.99

    Field greens, hearts of palm, mango, red onion, lime and avocado vinaigrette.

Quesadillas

  • Shrimp Quesadilla

    $11.99

    Sauteed bell peppers, shallots, corn, apple chow-chow and lime aioli crema.

  • Chicken Quesadilla

    $9.99

    Roasted and sauteed seasonal vegetables, braised onions and spinach crema.

  • Carne Asada Quesadilla

    $12.99

    Grilled ghost peppers aioli, pickled red onions and grilled scallions.

  • Mushroom Quesadilla

    $10.99

    Oyster and baby bella mushrooms, huitlacoche, lime aioli and pineapple pico.

Ceviches

  • Jalisco Ceviche

    $9.99

    Carrot, celery, red onions, tomatoes, avocado and olive oil.

  • Campechana Ceviche

    $12.99

    Shrimp, lump crab, green olives, avocado and Mexican cocktail sauce.

  • Pura Vida Ceviche

    $10.99

    Pura Vida, grapefruit and orange segments with "leche de tigre."

  • Tiradito Ceviche

    $9.99

    Radishes, sweet soy, avocado, jicama, basil, chive, oil and mint.

  • Camarone Ceviche

    $10.99

    Quick-cured and marinated shrimp, avocado, celery, carrots and olive oil.

  • Tres Chiles Ceviche

    $9.99

    Jalapenos, red and yellow bell peppers, shaved red onions and roasted corn.

  • Mango Tejano Ceviche

    $11.99

    Avocado, mango, Serrano chili, tomatoes and cinnamon oil.

Entrees

  • Local Grouper "Sangre de Maya"

    $21.99

    "Kim-chee" fried rice, achiote butter, cinnamon oil, basil, mint and chili salad.

  • Fisherman's Bouillabaisse

    $16.99

    Smoke saffron broth, seasonal seafood and vegetables with saffron rouille.

  • Texas Redfish

    $19.99

    Pan-roasted smoked local vegetable ragout (stew).

  • Pan-Seared Chicken

    $15.99

    Roasted corn succotash, chipotle cream sauce, cilantro aioli.

  • Carne Asada Entree

    $18.99

    Sous vide Hereford skirt steak, coconut rice, black beans and house-made tortillas.

  • Petit Filet

    $17.99

    Wok-sauteed brown butter Brussels sprouts and chipotle burre blanc.

  • Achiote Quail

    $17.99

    Grilled corn cakes, chipotle burre blanc and creamed spinach.

Tacos

  • Fish Tacos

    $10.99

    Tempura-battered pasilla aioli, red cabbage and mango slaw.

  • Shrimp Tacos

    $11.99

    Sauteed corn, apple chow-chow, cilantro and lime aioli.

  • Chicken Tacos

    $10.99

    Roasted and sauteed seasonal veggies, braised onions, spinach and lime aioli.

  • Pork Pastor Tacos

    $11.99

    Slow-roasted grilled scallions, radishes and pineapple pico.

  • Carne Asada Tacos

    $14.99

    Ghost pepper aioli, pickled red onions and grilled scallions.

  • Veggie Tacos

    $11.99

    Tempura-fried avocado, pasilla aioli, pickled red onions and tomatoes.

Enchiladas

  • Crab Enchiladas

    $15.99

    Lump crab, bell peppers, roasted tomato chipotle cream, cotija cheese and scallions.

  • Shrimp Enchiladas

    $14.99

    Bell peppers, roasted tomato chipotle cream, cotija cheese, corn and apple chow-chow.

  • Chicken Enchiladas

    $11.99

    Roasted seasonal vegetables, braised onions, spinach and roasted salsa verde.

  • Mushroom Enchiladas

    $11.99

    Sauteed oyster and baby bella mushrooms with roasted tomatillo sauce.

Lunch Starters

  • The Real Spring Guacamole (Lunch Only)

    $8.99

    Avocado, mango, fennel, chive, oil, Thai basil, shaved shallots, tortilla chips and black olive puree.

  • The Real Summer Guacamole (Lunch Only)

    $8.99

    Avocado, mango, watermelon radish, cilantro, tortilla chips and blood orange puree.

  • Tortilla Soup (Lunch Only)

    $6.99

    Roasted chicken, crispy tortillas, sliced avocado and fresh herbs.

  • Camerones de Vaquero (Lunch Only)

    $8.99

    Bacon-wrapped gulf shrimp, jalapeno, cotija cheese and sherry saba.

  • Queso Cuatro Flameado (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    House-made chorizo or grilled skirt steak and quick-pickled jalapenos.

  • Gazpacho (Lunch Only)

    $6.99

    Watermelon, cucumber, tomato, sherry vin, avocado and candied ginger.

  • Tiradito (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Sashimi-sliced fresh-catch, watermelon radishes, sweet soy, mint, basil and oil.

  • Jalisco (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Carrot, celery, red onion, tomato, avocado and olive oil.

  • Camarone (Lunch Only)

    $10.99

    Quick-cured and marinated shrimp with avocado, celery, carrots and olive oil.

  • Mango Tejano (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Avocado, mango, Serrano chili, tomato and cinnamon-chili oil.

Lunch Entrees

  • Fisherman's Bouillabaisse (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Smoky saffron broth, fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables.

  • Pan-Seared Chicken (Lunch Only)

    $11.99

    Roasted corn succotash, chipotle cream and cilantro aioli.

  • Taco Salad (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Hereford skirt steak, field greens and cilantro aioli.

  • Chile Relleno (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Pork pastor, house cheese blend and chipotle cream.

  • Torta de Pedro (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Skirt steak, chicken, fried egg, frijoles, aioli, avocado and pickled jalapenos.

Lunch Taco Truck

  • Fish Tacos (Lunch Only)

    $10.99

    Tempura-battered pasilla chili emulsion, red cabbage, cilantro and mango slaw.

  • Chicken Tacos (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Beer-braised onions, spinach, squash aioli, pineapple pico and cilantro.

  • Pork Pastor Tacos (Lunch Only)

    $9.99

    Grilled scallions, pineapple pico, radish and cilantro.

  • Quesadillas (Lunch Only)

    $6.99

    Pineapple pico and crema Mexicana.

  • Shrimp Enchiladas (Lunch Only)

    $13.99

    Sauteed chipotle salsa, roasted peppers, corn chow-chow crema.

  • Chicken Enchiladas (Lunch Only)

    $11.99

    Tomatillo salsa, spinach, pineapple pico crema.

  • Mushroom Enchiladas (Lunch Only)

    $13.99

    Sauteed oyster and cremini mushrooms and roasted tomatillo sauce.

  • Plato Mixto (Lunch Only)

    $12.99

    Your choice of one enchilada and one taco.

Prices may vary by location. Confirm with the restaurant before ordering.