Little Mexican Cafe: Authentic Tacos, Cocktails & Comfort Food in New Rochelle, NY

Little Mexican Cafe Introduce

Introduction / Overview

For New Yorkers seeking a genuine taste of Mexico right in Westchester County, the Little Mexican Cafe is a beloved local institution in New Rochelle. Located on Main Street, this lively establishment operates as a full-service Mexican restaurant, a lively bar, and a welcoming bar and grill, making it the perfect destination for everything from a quick lunch to a festive late-night dinner. The restaurant proudly identifies as a Latino-owned business, bringing authentic flavors and a genuine, warm atmosphere to the community.

The ambiance at Little Mexican Cafe is casual, cozy, and trendy, designed to appeal to a diverse crowd that includes college students, groups gathering for a meal, and even tourists exploring the area. They have cultivated a reputation for fantastic food, fast service, and a truly impressive drink menu, highlighted by a great beer and cocktail selection, including happy hour specials. The menu is a vibrant journey through traditional Mexican cuisine, featuring everything from street-style tacos and house-made guacamole to hearty platters and innovative specialty fries. Whether you are craving the comfort of classic Mexican dishes or looking for a vibrant spot to enjoy a drink and watch the game, Little Mexican Cafe delivers a memorable dining experience that stands out in the New Rochelle food scene.

Location and Accessibility

Little Mexican Cafe is centrally located at 581 Main St, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA, placing it firmly in the dynamic Downtown area. This prime spot makes it highly accessible via car or public transportation, perfectly situated for those living, working, or studying in the New Rochelle vicinity, including the nearby college campuses.

Accessibility for all patrons is a key feature of the venue. The restaurant offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, and dedicated wheelchair accessible seating, ensuring comfort and convenience for all guests. For those driving, paid street parking is available nearby. The operating hours are designed to accommodate busy schedules, offering dining options from lunch through late evening on most days, making it a reliable choice for any mealtime. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays but operates on all other days, with extended hours on weekends (Friday-Saturday: 12pm - 11pm). Reservations are accepted, which is ideal for groups or busy weekend nights.

Services Offered

Dine-in and Table Service: Enjoy a comfortable and engaging experience in the restaurant's casual and cozy atmosphere, with dedicated table service. They also offer counter service for quicker meals.
Delivery and Takeout: Comprehensive service options, including delivery and no-contact delivery, ensure you can enjoy their delicious Mexican fare at home or the office. Takeout is also a popular choice for quick, high-quality meals.
Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner: Offering dining options throughout the day, ensuring a hot, authentic Mexican meal is always available.
Catering: The full menu, including their house specialties and platters, is available for catering large groups and events.
Bar Onsite: A fully stocked bar offers an excellent selection of Beer, Cocktails, Hard Liquor, and Wine, making it a prime spot for evening drinks and late-night food.
Happy Hour: Patrons can enjoy "Happy hour drinks" and "Happy hour food," providing great value on a selection of beverages and small plates.

Features / Highlights

Authentic Mexican Specialties: The menu features a wealth of authentic, generously portioned dishes, including Tacos al Carbon ($24.00), various Fajita platters (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, and Mix), and the impressive LMC Molcajete ($30.00) and Molcajete Azteca ($27.00).
Exceptional Guacamole: A major highlight is their freshly made, signature guacamole, offered in both small and large sizes, with the added option of Shrimp Guacamole (Small $17.00, Large $24.00), a true crowd-pleaser.
Signature Fries Menu: An innovative feature is the variety of savory fries, such as the popular Ultimate Steak Fries ($18.00) and Shrimp Fries ($18.00), offering a fusion of comfort food and Mexican flavor that customers rave about.
Robust Bar Program: Praised for its Great cocktails and Great beer selection, it’s a perfect spot to enjoy margaritas or local brews, complemented by late-night food options.
Daily and Weekly Specials: The famous TACO TUESDAY SPECIAL ($7.00) is a massive draw, providing a great opportunity for students and locals to enjoy quality food at an exceptional price.
Dietary Flexibility: The menu includes clearly labeled options such as Vegetarian options and Healthy options, including a Salad Bar, ensuring diverse dietary needs can be met.
Family-Friendly Amenities: Catering to families with children, the restaurant is "Good for kids" and provides high chairs and a designated "Kids' menu."

Contact Information

Address: 581 Main St, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USAPhone: (914) 636-3926 or +1 914-636-3926

What is Worth Choosing

For anyone in the New York region, and particularly those in Westchester, Little Mexican Cafe is worth choosing because it perfectly balances authentic Mexican heritage with a modern, lively bar atmosphere. The sheer breadth of the menu, from light bites to full platters, means there is something for every craving and occasion.

Dishes like the Taco Loco Meal, the Birria Quesada, and the extensive seafood selections—including Red Snapper Veracruz and Ceviche Shrimp—demonstrate a commitment to depth of flavor and traditional preparation. Patrons frequently highlight the quality of the food; reviews mention "Great tacos, excellent steak options, the fries with carne are outstanding, very good sauces." This combination of high-quality ingredients, attentive preparation, and memorable flavors is what drives consistent local support. While one review mentioned a rare instance of a preparation issue, the general consensus is that the food is fresh, tasty, and made with a passion that resonates with the phrase, "I haven't had food THIS good in such a long time!!!"

The restaurant’s added value comes from its social features—being a fantastic spot for groups with its on-site bar, great cocktails, and a clear dedication to being a community hub where people can watch sports. For college students and groups, the casual, trendy environment and the happy hour deals make it an affordable and fun place to socialize. By choosing Little Mexican Cafe, you are supporting a Latino-owned business that has cemented itself as a vibrant, accessible, and delicious part of the New Rochelle, NY, dining landscape, promising an authentic Mexican culinary experience every time.

Little Mexican Cafe Menu

HANDMADE
Sopes (1) $8.00
One hand made thick tortilla with your choice of sauce , protein, cheese
LMC Real Deal Quesadilla $8.00
Hand made tortilla with cheese, mushrooms, and squash.

TACOS
BBQ Chicken Mini Tacos $10.00
5 Mini BBQ Chipotle Chicken Tacos topped with Cilantro and Cheese
Tacos (1) $4.00
1 Taco with corn tortilla, choice of protein, topped with onions, and cilantro on
Taco Loco Meal $15.75
2 Tacos locos- Flour Tortiila with cheese wrapped around a fried corn tortilla, with choice of protein, sour cream, chipotle mayo, avocado sauce, and cilantro, and a side of rice and beans
3 Taco Meal $17.00
3 Tacos with corn tortilla topped with onions, and cilantro, and a side of rice and beans.
Taco Loco (1) $5.25
1 Flour Tortiila with cheese wrapped around a fried corn tortilla, with choice of protein, sour cream, chipotle mayo, avocado sauce, and cilantro
Mini Tacos $10.50
5 Mini tacos with your choice of protein, onions, and cilantro. MINI TACOS DO NOT COME HARDSHELL ONLY SOFT ONLY CORN TORTILLA! NO FLOUR
Taco Fish (1) $5.00
1 flour tortilla with fried fish, chipotle mayo, and Lmc house made slaw
BBQ Carnita Mini Tacos $10.00
5 Mini Tacos with BBQ pork, cheese, and cilantro
3 Birria TACOS MEAL $16.00
3 tacos with Birria , onions cilantro and a side of rice and beans
Tacos AL CARBON $24.00
3 Tacos Flour tortilla, Marinated skirt steak, onions, cilantro, side of rice and beans

NACHOS
Nachos $16.00
Tortilla Chips topped with Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream and Chile Jalapeno.
Ulitmate Nachos $19.50
Fried tortilla chips topped with your choice of protein, beans cheese , sour cream, jalapeños, and pico de Gallo,
Nachos Deluxe $16.00
Tortilla chips topped with beans cheese steak chorizo sour cream and avocado

SIDE ORDERS
Side Order Of LMC Salsa (4oz) $2.00
4 oz LMC homemade salsa with No Chips
Side Order Of Guacamole 4oz $4.00
Chipotle Mayo $5.00
Are home made chipotle mayo. 2oz size
Platano $4.00
Fried Plantains
Side Order Guacamole (2oz) $2.25
2oz Size of Guacamole
Pico De Gallo $5.00
Pico de gallo Onions cilantro tomatoes and lime
Beans $3.50
French Fries $4.00
Tostones $4.00
Fried Plantains.
Buffalo Sauce $5.00
Rice $3.00
Avocado Sauce $5.25
Are homemade avocado sauce.2oz size
Rice & Beans $5.50
Side Order of Rice and Beans
Large Bag Of Chips $5.00
Large Bag of Chips
Steamed Vegetables $5.00
Side Order Of Tortillas $2.00
4 Corn Tortillas, Or 3 Flour Tortillas
Sour Cream $2.50
Homemade sour cream.2oz size

GUACAMOLE
Shrimp Guacamole LARGE $24.00
1 Large Guacamole with Shrimp, with a small salsa & chips
SMALL GUACAMOLE $14.50
May contain dairy 8oz Small Guacamole, 4oz Salsa, and a small bag of chips
Shrimp Guacamole Small $17.00
Small guacamole with shrimp, side order of lmc salsa
LARGE GUACAMOLE $20.00
16oz guacamole, 8oz Salsa, and a large bag of chips

MEXICAN SANDWICHES
Cemita $13.00
Seeded Bun with your Choice of Protein, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Cilantro, Chipotle Mayo, and Avocado
Torta $13.00
Your choice of protein, with beans, cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and onions

NEW
Camarones Bandera $33.00
12 Grilled Shrimp, topped with Red, Green, and Cream Sauce, with a side of Broccoli, and Rice & Beans.
LMC Molcajete $30.00
Shrimp, Roasted Pork, Hanger Steak, and Scallions, with a side of Rice & Beans
Molcajete Azteca $27.00
Al Pastor, Chorizo, Cecina, Scallions, and a side of Rice & Beans.
LMC ELOTE $7.00
Corn with choice of Mayo, or Chipotle Mayo, Cotija Cheese, & Tajin

HOUSE SPECIALS
BOTANITA A LA DIABLA $50.00
2 pieces of Grilled Chicken, 2 ribeye steak , grilled shrimp in our house made spicy diabla sauce. Side of rice and beans, and tortillas
Michocan Platter $16.00
Roasted Pork, with rice and beans
PUEBLA PLATTER $24.00
2 Enchiladas Chicken, cheese, or pork, 1 chile relleno chicken or cheese, topped with sace, cheese,sour cream, onion, and avocado
Fajita Shrimp $22.00
Sautéed Onions, and pepers,mushrooms, tomatos,shrimp, four tortillas, and side of rice and beans
Tampiquena Platter $26.00
ribeye steak with 1 enchilada, poblano pepper & onions in a cream sauce
Chile Verde $17.00
Roasted Pork in a green sauce, with rice and beans
Chile Relleno 2 $20.00
2 Chile Poblanos,peppers in our egg batter either with cheese or chicken side of rice and beans
Picada Mix $17.00
a mixed platter of mini chimichanga, two mini flautas, chorizo quesada, and cheese nachos
Enchilada Platter $18.00
choice of sauce, topped with cheese, sour cream, lettuce,onion, and avocado MOLE DOES NOT COME WITH SOUR CREAM
Carne A La Brasa $25.00
marinated Skirt steak with rice, beans, and avocado sauce
Charro Platter $18.00
Chorizo,Salted Beef, roasted pork, with a side of rice & Beans
Fajita Mix $24.00
Sautéed Onions, and pepers,mushrooms, tomatos, shrimp, chicken,steak,flour tortillas, and a side of rice & beans Steak, Chicken, Shrimp
Fajita Chicken $19.00
Sautéed Onions, and pepers,mushrooms, tomatos, Chicken, flour tortillas, and side of rice and beans
Mix Platter $25.00
9oz Ribeye Steak, 3 Shrimp, and Grilled chicken, with a side of rice and beans
Flautas $13.00
3 rolled taquitos fried, with protein, topped with cheese, sour cream, tomato's, avocado, lettuce
Fajita Steak $20.00
Sautéed Onions, and pepers,mushrooms, tomatos,steak, flour tortillas, and side of rice and beans
Guadalajara Platter $22.00
9oz Ribeye steak, rice,beans, side salad
Chicharron Pollo $17.50
Fried Chicken with choice of a side, and a side of chipotle mayo
Chilaquiles $15.00
Fried Tortillas Chips sauteed in a choice of Red or Green spicy sauce. Served with 2 Fried Eggs

SEAFOOD
Fried Calamari (Empanizados) $23.50
Fried Calamari, with your choice of a side , and chipotle mayo
Shrimp La Mexicana $22.00
Shrimp sauteed with Tomato, Onions and Jalapenos, with a side of rice,beans, and tortillas
Shrimp & Calamari In Chipotle Sauce $22.00
Shrimp with Calamari in Chipotle Sauce
Shrimp Verzcruz $20.00
Shrimp sauteed in a special sauce. Served with Rice, Beans,Broccoli, and tortillas
Red Snapper Veracruz $30.00
1 fried Red Snapper Fish, your choice whole, cooked in our Veracruz sauce ,a side salad, and rice beans, and tortillas
Ceviche Shrimp $16.00
Shrimp with onions,cilantro, tomato’s, lime, and avocado
Red Snapper W/ Garlic Sauce $30.00
1 fried Red Snapper Fish, whole, cooked in a Garlic sauce ,a side salad, and rice beans, and tortillas
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
Red Snapper, Onions & Jalapeño $30.00
1 fried Red Snapper Fish, whole, cooked with onions, and jalapeños ,a side salad, and rice beans, and tortillas
Shrimp Diabla $20.00
Shrimp sauteed in LMC Hot Sauce. with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas
Fried Shrimp (Camarones Empanizados) $24.50
Fried Breaded Shrimp
Shrimp La Crema $22.00
Shrimp sauteed in Cream Sauce, with a side pf rice, beans, and tortillas

LMC WRAPS
Lmc Wrap Steak $14.00
1 flour tortilla with steak cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries
Lmc Wrap Fried Fish $18.00
flour tortilla with protein cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries
Lmc Wrap Al Pastor $14.00
flour tortilla with protein cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries
Lmc Wrap Chicken $14.00
flour tortilla with protein cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries
Lmc Wrap Roasted Pork $14.00
flour tortilla with protein cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries
Lmc Wrap Chorizo $14.00
flour tortilla with protein cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries
Lmc Wrap Salted Beef $14.00
flour tortilla with protein cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries
Lmc Wrap Shrimp $18.00
flour tortilla with protein cheese, fries inside, sour cream chipotle mayo avocado sauce and a side of fries

TACO TUESDAY SPECIAL!!
TACO TUESDAY SPECIAL $7.00
ALL MINI TACOS COME WITH ONIONS, AND CILANTRO, IT IS 1 PROTEIN ONLY FOR THE SPECIAL THERE IS NO MIXED TACOS. no Hard Shell, NO ADD ONS. If you want mixed tacos you must purchase the regular order of mini tacos !

FRIES
Ultimate Steak Fries $18.00
Fries Topped with cheese, steak, sour cream , chipotle mayo, avocado sauce, pico de Gallo and a side of guacamole
Shrimp Fries $18.00
Fries with cheese, shrimp, sour cream, and chipotle mayo. and avocado sauce
Carne Molida Fries $16.00
Fries with cheese groundbeef, avocado sauce, chipotle mayo, and sour cream, with a 2oz size of guacamole
LMC Cheese Fries (3 Sauces) $10.00
Cheese fries with Sour Cream , Chipotle Mayo, Avocado Sauce
Carne Asada (Steak) Fries $16.00
Fries with cheese, steak, sour cream, and chipotle mayo, and Avocado sauce.
Carnita Fries $15.00
Fries with Carnita (Roasted Pork), Cheese, Sour Cream, Chipotle Mayo, and Avocado sauce with a side of Guacamole
Steak Fries Deluxe $17.00
Fries with cheese Steak and chicken or chorizo with Sour Cream, Chipotle Mayo, Avocado Sauce and Guacamole
Chicken Fries $16.00
Fries with cheese Chicken, Sour Cream, Chipotle Mayo, Avocado Sauce,
Chorizo Fries $16.00
Fries with Chorizo (Mexican Sausage), Cheese, Sour Cream, Chipotle Mayo, and Avocado sauce with a side of Guacamole
Buffalo Chicken Fries $16.00
fries with buffalo chicken ,cheese and sour cream

QUESADAS
Quesada $14.00
2 Flour Tortillas with Melted Cheese, topped Sour Cream Lettuce, and Tomato
Quesada CORN TORTILLA $13.50
quesada but with corn tortilla
Birria Quesada CORN TORTILLA $16.00
Corn Tortilla with cheese, birria, onions, cilantro, side of guacamole, and birria sauce
Birria Quesada $16.00
2 Flour Tortillas with cheese, birria, onions, cilantro, side of guacamole, and birria sauce

SALSA & CHIPS
LARGE SALSA & CHIPS $16.00
SMALL SALSA & CHIPS $8.00
8oz Salsa, Small Bag of Chips
Small Salsa NO CHIPS $4.00
Small 8 oz LMC homemade salsa with No Chips
MEDIUM Salsa & Chips $10.00

BURRITOS
Chile Relleno Burrito / Fries $18.00
1 Large Flour Tortilla, Stuffed with a Cheese Chile Relleno, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice,Pico de Gallo, Avocado Sauce, Sour Cream,Chipotle Mayo, and fresh Green jalapeños. And a side of fries, or rice and beans
LMC Burrito $15.25
A flour tortilla stuffed with Onions, Cilantro choice of Protein topped LMC Burrito Sauce, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Lettuce served with Rice and Beans on the side
Westside Burrito $15.25
1 large tortilla with cheese, Rice beans protein cilantro, chipotle mayo avocado sauce and sour cream
Chile Relleno Burrito/ Rice & Beans $18.00
1 Large Flour Tortilla, Stuffed with a Cheese Chile Relleno, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice,Pico de Gallo, Avocado Sauce, Sour Cream,Chipotle Mayo, and fresh Green jalapeños. And a side of fries, or rice and beans

SOUPS
Aztec Soup LARGE $12.00
Rice, Chicken, Onions, Cilantro, Cheese, avocado, and chick Broth
Bean Soup LARGE $12.00
Seafood Soup LARGE $19.00
Seafood Soup Small $12.00
Claims, Crab, Shrimp, Octipus, in our house made broth
Tortilla Soup LARGE $12.00
Aztec Soup Small $8.00
Rice, Chicken, Onions, Cilantro, Cheese, avocado, and chick Broth
Bean Soup Small $8.00

Little Mexican Cafe Details

From the business
Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Serves local specialty
Sports

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Late-night food
Quick bite
Salad bar
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
College students
Groups
Tourists

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Paid street parking
Parking

Little Mexican Cafe Photos

Little Mexican Cafe Location

Little Mexican Cafe

New York Westchester County New Rochelle Main Street

581 Main St, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA

Little Mexican Cafe Reviews

An average rating of ★4.1 from 526 user reviews.

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Always a great option for take out. Great tacos, excellant steak options, the fries with carne are outstanding, very good sauces.
September 26 · vincent greco
So I ordered a side of rice and beans and it’s like they gave me the bottom of the pot of dried out beans and it’s totally disgusting!!! That is completely rude and a lack of care for the customer!! The quessabirria was just soggy and again lack of care in preparation!! It’s unfortunate!!
October 20 · Francisco Ramirez
The guy that's there on tuesday give a very bad service as soon he knows you going for the dollar tacos the very first time he said to me if ya come again let me know so I can take the day off and then when I came back the second tuesday he came like been funny like ya came on my lunch brake at 9pm and then I asked for 2 orchatas with no ice and charge a dollar extra because no ice is not bout the dollar is the moral of.the story never seen that in my 40 years of live in any restaurant I said to him that also and he said do I look like I work another restaurant? Very nasty I was wondering why is so empty on tuesday taco for a dollar? And is not a dollar is 1.50 which still ok and when you order to go they are very small nothing compare when you eat it in the restaurant. The guy is very nasty He got long hair skinny mexican thin guy. The tacos were ok but the service horrible he makes you not wanna come back.
September 09 · Gina Balda
The Little Mexican Cafe-Located on Main Street in New Rochelle, NY.These review and pictures are from 11/6/21 when I went into this Restaurant.One of my most favorite restaurants ever!!! Delicious,Authentic, and very fast service!!!! My boyfriend has been coming to this restaurant ever since he was a little boy. The staff treat us like familia!!! ❤️
September 09 · Tayler Fisher
My friends and I meet up here once a month for either margarita mondays ($6) or taco Tuesdays(.99 tacos). Food & service is great. I highly recommend the tableside guacamole. They make it fresh right in front of you.
June 25 · jerlisa esperanza