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If you're craving authentic Mexican food in the Columbus, GA area, La Huerta Mexican Restaurant is the place to go. Not only do we offer delicious, traditional Mexican cuisine that's served up fresh, but we also have a wide variety of choices on our diverse menu.  Here, you'll never have to worry about growing tired of your favorite dish, because there's always something new to try! Dine-in and takeout are both available, and we're open seven days a week for your convenience. Visit us today or call to place an order. Be sure to ask about our daily lunch and dinner specials!

"Very happy to have had wonderful service and quality cuisine! This is what we expect from a Mexican restaurant! Fresh food made in house as requested. The décor is hand crafted and authentic. I really appreciate this restaurant. We will be back! Please give them a try!"


- Rick Goebel, Google Review

Menu

APPETIZERS

Cheese Dip
$4.49
Bean Dip
$5.59
Cheesy Rice
$3.39
Beef Dip
$5.54
Guacamole Dip
$3.79
Guacamole Tipico Fresco
Chunks of avocado, fresh diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and fresh lime juice with pinch of salt.
$8.79
Choriqueso
$6.29
Tomatoes, Cilantro, or Onions
$1.39
Lettuce or Sour Cream
$1.59
Shredded Cheese, Jalapeños or Pico de Gallo
$1.99
Nachos
With Your Choice of:
Cheese $5.79 / Chicken $7.49 / Beans $5.99 / Beef $7.49 / Chicken and Beans $7.99 / Beef and Beans $7.99
El Potrillo Special

Grilled shrimp, beef, and chicken, covered with melted cheese, served with pico de gallo and tortillas, so you can make your own tacos.

*This dish takes time to prepare!

$10.99

SOUP AND SALAD

Starred items are served with your choice of dressing.

Dressings available include ranch, blue cheese, thousand island, and golden Italian.

Taco Salad #96
A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef.
$7.99
Fajita Taco Salad #97
A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with beans, cheese sauce, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and your choice of grilled chicken or steak fajitas.
$9.49
Guaca Tacos #98
Lettuce wrap filled with cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, and tomatillo sauce on the side.
Chicken $10.99 / Shrimp or Tilapia Fish $12.49
Burrito Bowl Salad #99
Cilantro lime white rice. Black beans, corn, lettuce, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Chicken or Steak $12.49 / Texas or Shrimp $13.49
Grilled Shrimp Salad* #100
Tender-grilled shrimp served on a bed of mixed greens with sliced avocado, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and lime wedge.
$12.59
Triple Quesadilla #101
Three layers of shrimp chicken and steak with cheese and topped with salsa bowl.
$16.99
Sopa de Pollo (Chicken Soup) #102
Tender chicken breast in a zesty homemade broth with Mexican rice, pico de gallo, and avocado.
Cup $4.59 / Bowl $6.99
El Potrillo Chicken Salad* #103
Grilled chicken strips served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and a lemon wedge.
$10.49
Guacamole Salad
Lettuce with guacamole and tomato.
$2.79
To-Go Orders
$1.00 Extra

SIDE ORDERS

TACOS
Beef or Chicken Crunchy Taco
(1) $2.49 / (3) $6.49
Beef or Chicken Soft Taco
(1) $2.69 / (3) $6.99
Crunchy Taco Supreme
(Beef or Chicken)
(1) $2.79 / (3) $7.29
Soft Taco Supreme
(Beef or Chicken)
(1) $3.09 / (3) $8.09
STREET TACOS
Your choice of steak, chorizo, grilled chicken, or carnitas.
(1) $3.79 / (3) $10.99
BURRITOS
Beef or Chicken
(1) $3.99 / (2) $7.54
Beans
(1) $3.99 / (2) $7.54
ENCHILADA
Beef, Bean, Chicken or Cheese Enchilada
(1) $2.79 / (3) $6.49
QUESADILLAS
Cheese
(1) $3.89 / (2) $6.29
Shredded Chicken
(1) $4.89 / (2) $8.39
Ground Beef
(1) $4.89 / (2) $8.39
Beef Tips
(1) $4.89 / (2) $8.39
Mushrooms
(1) $4.89 / (2) $8.39
Spinach
(1) $4.89 / (2) $8.39
Steak
(1) $5.99 / (2) $10.99
Grilled Chicken
(1) $5.99 / (2) $10.99
Shredded Beef
(1) $5.99 / (2) $10.99
Tamal
(1) $3.59 / (3) $7.49
Shrimp
(1) $7.59 / (2) $12.49
Chimichanga
Chicken, beef or ground beef.
$4.29
Chile Relleno
(1) $2.59 / (3) $6.99
Chalupa
$3.49
Beef or Chicken Tostada
$3.79
Steamed Vegetables
$2.49
French Fries
$2.49
Order of Tortillas
$1.00
Mexican Rice
$2.99
Refried Beans
$2.99
Taquito
$2.49
Rice and Beans
$3.89
Black Beans
$2.99
White Lime Rice
$2.99

ADD-ONS OR EXTRAS

Lettuce
$0.99
Shredded Cheese
$0.89
Tomato
$0.59
Fresh Onions
$0.59
Fried Onions
$0.99
Jalapeños
$0.89
Sliced Cucumbers
$0.59
Sliced Avocado
$1.09
Cheese Dip
$1.09
Guacamole Dip
$0.99
Sour Cream
$0.89
Pico de Gallo
$0.89

SIZZLING FAJITAS

All of our fajitas are served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and warm soft tortillas. So you can create your own tacos. All of our fajitas are cooked with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and bell peppers. Served on a sizzling hot skillet.
#41 Steak or Chicken Fajitas
For One $16.49 / For Two $26.49
#42 Fajitas Mixtas
Chicken and steak.
For One $16.49 / For Two $26.49
#43 Fajitas Texanas
Steak, chicken, and shrimp.
For One $18.49 / For Two $28.49
#44 Fajitas Veracruzanas
Chicken and shrimp.
For One $18.49 / For Two $28.49
#45 Steak and Shrimp Fajitas
For One $17.49 / For Two $27.99
#46 Shrimp Fajitas
For One $16.49 / For Two $26.49
#47 Parrillada
Steak, chicken, shrimp, carnitas, and chorizo.
For One $19.99 / For Two $30.99
#47 Fajita del Mar
Tilapia fish, shrimp and crab imitation.
For One $19.99 / For Two $32.99

FROM THE GRILL AND BURRITOS

Burrito El Potrillo #29
A large tortilla stuffed with grilled shrimp and tilapia, rice, beans, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes, covered with cheese dip and garnished with lettuce, tomatoes , and sour cream.
$14.99
Burrito Texano #30
A large tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, mushroom, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, covered with cheese dip and served with rice and beans.
$12.99
Burrito San José #31

10" Flour tortilla filled with chicken and chorizo or steak and chorizo, rice, and beans then blanketed with our creamy chipotle sauce.

$12.99
El Norteño #32
Sizzling skillet heaping with grilled shrimp and chicken or steak and shrimp, onions and pineapple rings, then smothered with melted cheese sauce, sprinkled with pico de gallo and served with rice, refried beans, and tortillas.
$14.49
Burritos California #33
Large flour tortilla filled with grilled onions and chicken or steak, lettuce, sour cream, tomato, rice, and refried beans, then blanketed with our creamy cheese sauce and enchilada sauce.
$12.99
Huarache #34
YA large hand made tortilla with beans and your choice of meat topped with sour cream and tomatillo salsa.
$9.79
Fajita Salad #35
Your choice of chicken or steak fajitas, served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
$10.99
Fajita Quesadillas #36
A large flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of grilled chicken or steak fajitas, served with beans, sour cream, and guacamole salad.
$12.99
Burro Loco #37
A large flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, white rice, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and your choice of grilled steak or chicken. Served with a side of tomatillo salsa and a side of guacamole.
$12.99
Fajita Nachos #38
Cheese nachos topped with your choice of chicken or steak fajitas.
$12.99
Fajita Burrito #39
A large flour tortilla wrapped around your choice of grilled chicken or steak fajitas, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
$12.99
Tacos Al Carbón #107
Three soft tacos filled with grilled chicken strips or steak, lettuce, and shredded cheese.
$10.09

CHICKEN

El Molcajete #62
Chicken steak, shrimp, Mexican sausage, pork chop, and cactus, topped with green salsa and cheese dip. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas.
$18.99
Chuletas #63
Two pork chops topped with onion and tomatillo salsa.
$12.99
Chori Pollo #64
Grilled boneless chicken breast topped with Mexican chorizo sausage and cheese sauce, served with rice, refried beans, and tortillas.
$14.99
Chicken Fried Rice #65
Grilled strips of boneless chicken breast, served over a bed of fluffy rice, topped with cheese sauce.
Small $9.99 / Large $12.49
Quesadillas Mex #66
Two grilled tortillas stuffed with cheese and grilled chicken, topped with cheese sauce and served with guacamole salad.
$11.99
Pechuga Rellena #67
Grilled chicken breast stuffed with an Anaheim pepper and shredded cheese with a special creamy sauce. Topped with salsa ranchera and served over a bed of rice with plump grilled shrimp and steamed vegetables.
$14.99
Pollo Loco #68
Grilled boneless chicken breast, served with guacamole salad, rice, refried beans, and tortillas.
$12.99
Pollo Con Crema #69
Muy delicioso! Tender strips of all - White chicken breast, cooked in our specially prepared cream sauce. Served with rice, refried beans, and tortillas.
$12.99
Pollo Feliz #70
Grilled boneless chicken breast, topped with sautéed onions and cheese sauce, then served with rice, fries and tortillas.
$14.99
Pollo Con Vegetales #71
Slices of chicken breast, prepared with fresh sliced mushrooms and onions, Served on a bed of rice with shredded cheese, steamed vegetables, and a side of salad with your choice of dressing.
$13.49
Pollo Monterrey
Grilled chicken breast topped with onions, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
$13.99

STEAK AND PORK

El Potrillo Favorito #52
Juicy ribeye steak, served with rice, beans, and tortillas. With your choice of guacamole salad, ranchero sauce, fajita vegetables or steamed vegetables.
$17.49
Carne Asada #53
Juicy ribeye steak, served with guacamole salad, rice, beans, and tortillas.
$17.49
Tacos de Carne Asada #54
Three tacos filled with tender grilled beef tips, served with pico de gallo, rice and beans.
$13.49
Burritos de Carne Asada #55
Two burritos filled with grilled beef tips and topped with cheese sauce, served with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
$13.49
Burritos Mexicanos #56
Two burritos filled with beef tips and beans, topped with cheese dip, red sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
$10.99
Chile Verde #57
Savory chunks of beef or pork simmered in a tomatillo sauce, served with rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, and tortillas.
$12.99
Enchiladas Ranchers #58
Two cheese enchiladas topped with pork and cooked with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. All covered with enchilada sauce. Served with rice and guacamole salad.
$11.99
Burrito Jalisco #59
Flour tortilla stuffed with pork, cooked with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. Topped with cheese dip, lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole.
$9.99
Tacos de Carnitas #60
Three tacos filled with pork (carnitas), served with pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce, refried beans, and rice.
$13.99
Carnitas Dinner #61
Tender pork tips, served with rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole salad, and tortillas.
$13.99

VEGETARIAN DISHES

A. One Bean Burrito, One Cheese Enchilada, and One Tostada, Topped with Refried Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Shredded Cheese
$8.99
B. One Chalupa, One Chile Relleno, and Refried Beans
$8.99
C. One Bean Burrito, One Cheese Quesadilla, and One Chalupa
$8.99
D. One Chalupa and One Bean Burrito, Topped with Cheese Sauce and Rice
$8.99
E. Two Chiles Rellenos, Rice, and Refried Beans
$8.99
F. One Chile Relleno, One Cheese Enchilada, Rice, and Refried Beans
$8.99
G. Two Cheese and Mushroom Quesadillas, Served with Rice and Refried Beans
$9.79
H. Two Cheese, Mushroom, and Spinach Quesadillas, Served with Guacamole Salad and Sour Cream
$9.79
J. Spinach Burrito and Mushroom Quesadillas, Served with Rice and Guacamole Salad
$9.79
K. One Chile Relleno, One Cheese, One Spinach, and One Bean Enchilada, Topped with Enchilada Sauce and Cheese Dip
$9.79
L. Fajitas Vegetarianas: Grilled Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Onions, Carrots, and Tomatoes on a Sizzling Hot Skillet. Served with Refried Beans, Rice, Guacamole Salad, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Garnished with a Lime Wedge, and Tortillas
$5.00

MAKE YOUR OWN COMBINATIONS

Melted cheese instead of sauce is an additional $1.09

*Cannot choose more than two of the same items.

Combo A
2 Items, Rice and Beans
$9.19
Combo B
3 Items Only
$8.79
Burrito
Chicken / Beef / Beans
Taquitos
Chicken / Shredded Beef
Taco
Beef / Chicken / Soft Beef Taco / Soft Chicken Taco
Enchiladas
Beef / Chicken / Cheese / Beans
Black Beans
White Vegetables Rice
Salad
Guacamole Salad / Cream Salad
Chile Relleno
Cheese Quesadilla
Pork Tamale
Chicken Tamale
French Fries
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Chalupa

JUST FOR KIDS

Kids 10 and under only. Please!

$1.25 extra for ages 11 and above.

Kids fountain and tea $1.89.

Price includes drink.

1. One Burrito and One Taco
$5.00
2. One Taco, Rice, and Refried Beans
$5.00
3. One Enchilada, Rice, and Refried Beans
$5.00
4. One Enchilada and One Soft Taco
$5.00
5. One Burrito and French Fries
$5.00
6. One Cheese Quesadilla and Rice
$5.00
7. One Cheese Quesadilla and French Fries
$5.00
8. Chicken Nuggets and French Fries
$5.99
9. Cheeseburger and French Fries
$5.99
10. Arroz con Pollo
$7.49
11. Mac n' Cheese and Cheese Quesadilla
$7.49

ALL-AMERICAN FAVORITES

Grilled Chicken Sandwich #105
Juicy grilled chicken breast on a sesame seed bun with cheese. Served with French fries, lettuce, tomato, and onion served on the side.
$7.79
Double Cheeseburger #106
Two all-beef patties on a soft white sesame seed bun, served with French fries, lettuce, tomato, and onion served on the side.
$7.79

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

Enchiladas Supremas #85
Combination of four enchiladas (one chicken, one beef, one cheese, and one bean) topped with ranchero sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$9.49
Burrito Especial #86
One beef and bean burrito or one chicken and beans, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. Served with rice.
$8.49
Taquitos Mexicanos #87
Four fried taquitos (two beef and two chicken) served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream.
$8.99
Burritos Deluxe #88
Order of two burritos (one chicken and bean and one beef and bean) topped with ranchero sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$8.99
Soft or Fried Chimichanga #89
Two flour tortillas filled with your choice of beef tips or seasoned chicken, topped with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and refried beans.
$10.39
Guadalajara Especial #90
One tamal, ground beef, chicken, beans, and rice, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and two taquitos (one chicken and one beef).
$10.29
Nachos Supremos #91
Cheese nachos topped with ground beef, shredded chicken, beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$9.99
Special Dinner #93
One chalupa, one chile relleno, one beef taco, one enchilada, one tamal, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
$11.49

SEAFOOD

Filete de Pescado #73
Grilled tilapia fillet, served in a zesty chipotle cream sauce, with steamed vegetables, rice, and a side of salad with your choice of dressing.
$14.99
Tacos de Pescado #74
Three soft tacos filled with grilled tilapia. Served with rice, cream salad, sliced avocado, and pico de gallo.
$14.99
Shrimp Quesadilla #76
A large flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with shrimp, shredded cheese, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes, served with guacamole salad, sour cream, and rice.
$14.99
Camarones al Chipotle #77
Plump, tender grilled shrimp in a spicy chipotle cream sauce, served with rice, refried beans, and tortillas.
$14.99
Camarones Con Vegetales #78
Shrimp sautéed in butter with onions and mushrooms. Served on a bed of Mexican rice with shredded cheese, steamed vegetables, and side of salad with choice of dressing.
$14.99
Shrimp Fried Rice and Pineapple #79
Grilled shrimp, pineapple, and red bell peppers served over a bed of fluffy rice, topped with cheese sauce.
Small $10.39 / Large $14.99
Coctél de Camarón #80
Plump, juicy boiled shrimp in a cocktail glass in our special sauce with diced avocado and pico de gallo. Served with a lime wedge and crackers.
$14.99
Chimichanga de Camarón #82
Two flour tortillas spread with refried beans, rolled around in grilled fajita - style, shrimp refried until golden. Topped with melted cheese sauce and served with cream salad, guacamole, and Mexican rice.
$14.99
Shrimp Tacos #83
Three flour tortillas stuffed with juicy grilled shrimp, cabbage, and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican rice and our signature chipotle cream sauce.
$14.99
Shrimp Enchiladas #84
Three enchiladas filled with tender grilled shrimp, tomato, and onion. Topped with cheese dip and pico de gallo. Served with rice.
$14.99

LUNCH MENU

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday - Saturday only!

Lunch is available outside these hours for $1.39 extra. Substitutions are $0.60 extra.

Crunchy for soft taco/melted cheese instead of sauce is an additional $1.09.

Lunch #1
One chile relleno, one taco, refried beans, and guacamole salad.
$6.99
Lunch #2
One burrito, rice, and refried beans.
$6.99
Lunch #3
One burrito, one taco, and rice.
$6.99
Lunch #4
One chile relleno, rice, and refried beans.
$6.79
Lunch #5
One enchilada, rice, and refried beans.
$6.79
Lunch #6
One tamal, rice, and refried beans.
$6.79
Lunch #7
One beef burrito and one beef enchilada, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$6.99
Lunch #8
Huevos rancheros: Two fresh cracked eggs fried ranch-style, topped with ranchero sauce. Served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
$6.99
Lunch #9
One chicken or beef chimichanga, served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, and refried beans.
$6.49
Lunch #10
One cheese and chicken enchilada, topped with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and a side of rice.
$6.49
Lunch #11
Two taquitos (one chicken and one beef) topped with lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with rice.
$6.49
Lunch Fajitas #12
Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and tortillas.
Chicken, Steak or Mix $10.49 / Shrimp or Texas $11.49
Lunch Pollo Loco #13
Grilled boneless chicken breast, served with rice, guacamole salad, and tortillas.
$7.49
Lunch Nachos Supremos #14
Cheese nachos, topped with ground beef, shredded chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$7.49
Lunch Fajita Nachos #15
Nachos with grilled steak, chicken or mixed, cooked with grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese.
$9.49
Lunch Fajita Quesadilla #16

Served with beans, sour cream, and guacamole salad.

Steak, Chicken or Mixed $9.29 / Shrimp $9.99
Lunch Burrito California #17

8" Burrito filled with grilled onions, lettuce, sour cream, tomato, rice, and refried beans. Blanketed with our creamy cheese sauce.

Chicken or Steak $9.29 / Shrimp $9.99
Lunch Taco Salad #18
A crisp flour tortilla filled with ground beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grated cheese, and sour cream.
$6.99
Lunch Burrito Especial #19

One burrito stuffed with beans and beef or chicken and beans, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

$5.79
Lunch Quesadilla Rellena #20

Quesadilla stuffed with cheese, beans and your choice of mushrooms, chicken, ground beef or beef tips. Served with guacamole salad and sour cream.

$6.99
Lunch #21
One beef enchilada, one cheese quesadilla, and rice.
$6.79
Lunch Fajita Salad #22
Chicken or steak fajita, served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
$8.49
Lunch Fajita Chimichanga #23
Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, and refried beans.
One Steak or Chicken Chimichanga Fajita-Style $8.79 / Shrimp $9.49
Lunch Enchiladas Rancheras #24
Two cheese enchiladas, topped with pork. Cooked with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. All covered with enchilada sauce and served with guacamole salad.
$8.49
Lunch Tilapia Fillet #25
One grilled tilapia fillet, served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tortillas.
$9.49
Lunch Burrito with Spinach #26
One tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken and spinach, topped with cheese dip. Served with rice and beans.
$8.99
Lunch Burrito Bowl #27
Your choice of grilled chicken or steak, vegetable white rice, black beans, corn, lettuce, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$8.99
Lunch Burrito San José #28

8" Flour tortilla filled with chicken and chorizo or streak and chorizo, rice, beans, then blanketed with our creamy chipotle sauce.

$8.49
Speedy Gonzáles
One taco, one enchilada, and your choice of rice or refried beans.
$6.29
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