Alejandras Mexican Cuisine
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(708) 562-1000Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Mexican
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm
- Phone number
(708) 562-1000
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
- Neighborhood
Hillside
- Cross street
Kindred Hospital
- Parking details
Private Lot
- Public transit
318 pace bus stop
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Appetizers
First round of chips and salsa is complimentary
Pepino Relleno (2)$7.95
Cucumber stuffed with shrimp, chili, & lime
Avocado Rolls$7.95
Avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, fresh lime, & seasoning wrapped in egg roll shells. Served along-side tamarind honey dipping sauce
Elote Preparado$5.95
Street-vendor style, roasted sweet corn off the cobb with mayo, butter, chili powder, & topped with cotija cheese
Ceviche de Camaron$8.95
Shrimp marinated in citrus juices, mixed with pico de gallo, carrots, & topped with avocado slices
Cascaras de Papa$8.95
Thick potato skins served with melted cheese, topped with bacon, & sour cream
Coctel de Camaron$8.95
Shrimp cocktail served with onion, cilantro, & avocado
Queso Fundido$6.95
Melted cheese served with a side of flour tortillas
Flautitas$7.95
Mini taquitos stuffed with your choice of chicken, potato, or shredded chicken tinga
Alejandra's Nachos$7.95
Tortilla chips covered in melted cheese, beans & topped with sour cream, guacamole, & jalapeños
Quesadillas$7.95
Melted cheese stuffed in flour tortillas then grilled just right. Served with sides of guacamole & sour cream
Sabanas de Lechuga
Lettuce wraps & your choice of steak, chicken, seasoned ground beef, or grilled shrimp then topped with lettuce, cheese, & pico de gallo
- Chicken, Ground Beef$7.95
- Shrimp or Steak$8.95
Alejandra's Wings$7.95
8 savory chicken wings with your choice of sauce (hot, BBQ, or chipotle BBQ). Served with celery & ranch dressing
Tamales$7.95
2 homemade red or green tamales with your choice of pork or chicken topped with sour cream & queso cotija
Guacamole
Uno $8.95, Dos $10.95, Tres $12.95
Traditional Guacamole
Ripe avocados, lime, seasoning, & pico de gallo
Roasted Pineapple Guacamole
Traditional guacamole topped with roasted pineapple & pickled red onion
Crispy Bacon Guacamole
Traditional guacamole topped with crispy bacon & sun-dried tomatoes
Roasted Corn
Traditional guacamole topped with roasted corn, cotija cheese, & tajin
Salads
Avocado Salad$9.95
Chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, topped with chopped avocado and tossed with our homemade honey citrus lime dressing
Southwest Citrus Salad$8.95
Chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, roasted sweet corn, red onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, all tossed in a sweet citrus dressing then topped with tortilla strips
Taco Salad$6.95
A fried tortilla bowl filled with romaine lettuce, cheese, sour cream, beans, tomato and veggie oil
Sopas
Sopa de Tortilla$5.50
Tortilla broth, served with roasted sweet corn, sliced avocado, then topped with tortilla strips & sour cream
- Cup$2.95
Tlalpeño$4.50
Chicken soup served with shredded chicken, rice, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco & chipotle
- Cup$2.95
Frijoles Negros$4.50
Black bean soup topped with cheese & chicharrónes
- Cup$2.95
Carne en su Jugo$9.95
Steak broth cooked with chopped skirt steak, beans, crispy bacon, onion, cilantro, radish, tomatillo sauce & topped with avocado
Thursday-Sunday
Aj's Pozole$9.95
Traditional stew made of red chili pepper pork broth & hominy. Served with chopped cilantro, onions, oregano, crushed red pepper & limes
Menudo$9.95
Traditional stew made of red chili pepper, broth, & tripe. Served with chopped cilantro, onions, oregano, crushed red pepper & limes
Favorite Cravings
Carne Asada Sandwich$13.95
Our marinated grilled skirt steak with grilled onions, mushrooms, poblano peppers, then topped with melted cheese, & our chipotle aioli sauce in a french roll. Served with our seasoned fries
Alejandra's Cheeseburger$8.95
1/2 lb hamburger with bacon, mushrooms, sautéed onions, diced pickles, cheese, & topped with chipotle aioli sauce. Served with seasoned fries
Huarache$8.95
Fried masa dough, with your choice of topping (steak, chori-louie, chorizo, chicken, seasoned ground beef or carnitas) beans, cheese, sour cream & tomatillo sauce. Served with rice & beans
Gorditas$9.95
Two gorditas filled with your choice of (steak, chori-louie, chorizo, chicken, seasoned ground beef, potato or carnitas) beans cheese, & sour cream. Served with rice & beans
Sopes$9.95
Two sopes topped with your choice of (steak, chori-louie, chorizo, chicken, season ground beef, potato, or carnitas), beans, lettuce, tomato, & sour cream. Served with rice & beans
Entrees
Mar y Tierra$24.95
9 oz Surf & Turf, marinated grilled skirt steak, shrimp (breaded or grilled). Served with rice, beans, & guacamole
Tampiqueña$21.95
Marinated grilled skirt steak topped with sliced poblano peppers & onions. Served with rice, beans, guacamole & a cheese enchilada
Carne Asada$20.95
Marinated grilled skirt steak. Served with rice, beans, side salad, & guacamole
Al Cilantro
Bed of shredded potatoes with tomatillo sauce poured over your choice of meat, topped with green onions & cilantro. Served with rice, beans, & guacamole
- Veggies$10.95
- Chicken$13.95
- Shrimp$15.95
- Tilapia$12.95
Sizzling Fajitas
Hot & sizzling skillet with green & red bell peppers & onions Served with rice, beans, & guacamole
- Steak$16.95
- Shrimp$16.95
- Chicken$14.95
- Carnitas$13.95
- Mixed$17.95
Cochinita Pibil$14.95
Pork marinated in achiote sauce wrapped in banana leaf. Served with rice, beans, and your choice of corn or flour tortillas
Mole con Pollo$14.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with your choice of red or green mole sauce. Served with rice, beans, & your choice tortillas
Al Limon
Your choice of meat sautéed with butter & lemon. Served with rice & your choice of grilled veggies, baked potato, or beans
- Veggies$9.95
- Chicken$12.95
- Tilapia$12.95
- Shrimp$15.95
Parrillada$29.95
Chicken, steak, and chorizo served with cactus, cebollitas, poblano peppers, & your choice of tortillas
Enchiladas
3 enchiladas stuffed with your choice of filling & topped with red, green, or mole sauce. Melted cheese, cilantro, green onions, & sour cream. Served with rice & beans
- Cheese$9.95
- Steak$12.95
- Chicken$11.95
- Ground Beef$10.95
Alejandra's Especial$9.95
A mixture of zucchini, squash, carrot, mushrooms & broccoli sautéed in seasoned butter. Topped with your choice of:
- Steak$12.95
- Chicken$10.95
- Shrimp$14.95
Al Mojo de Ajo
Your choice of meat sauteed in a garlic sauce topped with mushrooms, & red bell peppers. Served with rice & your choice of grilled veggies, baked potato, or beans
- Veggies$9.95
- Chicken$12.95
- Tilapia$12.95
- Shrimp$15.95
A la Mexicana
Your choice of meat mixed with tomatoes, onions, & jalapeno chili peppers. Served with rice, beans, & guacamole
- Steak$14.95
- Chicken$12.95
Chiles Rellenos$12.95
2 Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese & topped with tomato sauce & sour cream. Served with rice & refried or black beans
A la Diabla
Your choice of meat sautéed in a spicy habanero sauce. Served with rice & your choice of grilled veggies, baked potato or beans
- Tilapia$12.95
- Shrimp$15.95
Empanizado
Your choice of breaded meat. Served with rice, guacamole, beans and your choice of tortillas
- Chicken$11.95
- Tilapia$11.95
- Shrimp$15.95
Chilaquiles$8.95
Corn tortilla chips sautéed & served with green salsa, chorizo, & topped with cheese, sour cream, & onions. Served with beans & a fried egg
Molcajete
Your choice of meat in our chile pasilla sauce topped with queso fresco. Served with grilled cactus, grilled cebollitas, rice, beans, & guacamole
- Steak$15.95
- Chicken$12.95
La Taqueria
Meats
Steak, Chicken, Chorizo, Chori-Louie (Steak & Chorizo), Shrimp, Veggie, Seasoned Ground Beef, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Cochinita Pibil, Barbacoa
Taco Dinner
$10.95. 3 tacos with your choice of meat, topped with lettuce, cheese & tomato or traditional cilantro and onion. Choice of corn, flour or hard shell tortilla. Combination +$1. Extra Meat: Chicken, Chorizo, Chori-Louie (steak & chorizo), Seasoned Ground Beef, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Cochinita Pibil, Barbacoa, Veggie - $2.95 | Steak, Shrimp - $3.95
Baja Tacos
Fish (Tilapia) or Shrimp. Freshly made cole slaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with Chipotle Aioli Sauce
Beer Battered Baja Fish Tacos
Fish (Tilapia) or Shrimp. Freshly made cole slaw, cilantro, pico de gallo, topped with Chipotle Aioli Sauce
Burrito Dinner & Burrito Bowls
Extra Meat: Chicken, Chorizo, Chori-Louie (steak & chorizo), Seasoned Ground Beef, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Cochinita Pibil, Barbacoa, Veggie - $2.95 | Steak, Shrimp - $3.95
Burrito Lunch$9.95
Your choice of meat, stuffed with rice, choice of beans, cheese, sour cream & lettuce
Build a Burrito Bowl$9.95
Choose your ingredients: Your choice of meat, rice, beans, lettuce, corn, cheese, & sour cream
Chimichanga$10.95
Your choice of meat, stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, deep fried, topped with our tomato sauce and sour cream
Torta Dinner
Extra Meat: Steak, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Tilapia - $2.95 | Chicken, Ground Beef, Chorizo, Veggie - $1.95 | Shrimp - $3.95
Torta Dinner$8.95
Your choice of meat, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, avocado, and chipotle aioli sauce. Served with your choice of seasoned fries or rice & beans
Mariscos
Ceviche de Camaron$8.95
Shrimp marinated in citrus juices, mixed with pico de gallo, carrots, & topped with avocado slices
Camarones Aguachiles$14.95
Shrimp marinated in lime juice & a spicy green sauce
Mejillones$18.95
Mussels Sautéed in our specialty seasoning
Langostinos a la Plancha$18.95
Pan-grilled fresh water prawns cooked in our specialty seasoning
- Full Order (12 Halves)$24.95
- 1/2 Order (6 Halves)$12.95
Coctel de Camaron y Pulpo$14.95
Shrimp & Octopus Cocktail
Especialidades del Chef
Chef's specials
Chapuzon$24.95
Imitation Crab, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Octopus, Scallops, & Oysters all sautéed our specialty sauce
Camarones Zarandeados$19.95
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in our house soy sauce
Camarones Cucarachas$18.95
Shrimp sauteed in our Chef's specialty sauce
Coctel de Camaron$8.95
Shrimp cocktail served with onion, cilantro, & avocado
What 13 people are saying
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- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.7Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
FAQs
Alejandras Mexican Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 562-1000.
Alejandras Mexican Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(708) 562-1000400 E North Ave Northlake, IL 60164
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
Kindred Hospital
- Neighborhood
Hillside
- Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm
- Cuisines
Mexican
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Private Lot
- Public transit
318 pace bus stop
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(708) 562-1000