La Nova Mexican restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to La Nova Mexican Restaurant, your go-to spot for authentic Mexican cuisine nestled in Pennsauken Township, NJ. Known for its warm, family-owned ambiance, La Nova offers a delightful menu that captures the essence of traditional Mexican flavors.
Highlights include:
- Huaraches: Choose from options like Carne Enchilada or Chorizo topped with fresh ingredients, all priced under $11.
- Burritos: Indulge in flavorful choices such as Alpastor or Camaron with tangy pico de gallo.
- Caldos and Sopas: The Pozole and Caldo De Camaron are standout favorites, bursting with rich flavors and spices.
Customer favorites like the birria tacos and shrimp tacos have been lauded as must-tries, with many noting the restaurant's vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. With friendly service and a commitment to quality, La Nova truly is a hidden gem that promises a memorable dining experience!
Tacos (3 per order)
Carne Enchilada
Spicy Marinated Pork
Carnitas
Pulled Pork
Costilla
Pork RIbs
Lengua
Pig Tongue
Buche
Pig Stomach
Cueritos
Pork Skin
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple
Bistec
Grilled Sirlion Steak
Chorizo
Mexican Sausage
Barbacoa
Spicy Lamb
Pollo Asado
Grilled Chicken
Cabeza
Cow Head
Camaron
Grilled Shrimp- All Tacos are made with fresh home made corn tortillas and are Topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Pico De Gallo and garnished with Radish, Cucumbers and limes
Pescado Frito
Fried Fish- All Tacos are made with fresh home made corn tortillas and are Topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Pico De Gallo and garnished with Radish, Cucumbers and limes
Birria Tacos
Beef Brisket- Tacos are Topped with Cilantro, Onions, Oaxaca Cheese a side of limes and accompanied with a side of Consume
Bistec y Chorizo
Steak & Mexican Sausage
Carnitas y Cueritos
Pulled Pork & Pork Skin
Supreme Carne Enchilada Nachos
topped with lettuce, beans, sour cream, cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Supreme Chorizo Nachos
topped with lettuce, beans, sour cream, cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Supreme Chicken Nachos
topped with lettuce, beans, sour cream, cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Supreme Alpastor Nachos
topped with lettuce, beans, sour cream, cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Supreme Steak Nachos
topped with lettuce, beans, sour cream, cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Supreme Carnitas Nachos
topped with lettuce, beans, sour cream, cotija cheese and pico de gallo
Chips and Guacamole
Fresh homemade guacamole, with freshly homemade corn tortilla chips pick between Spicy or Mild
Chips and Salsa
Freshly made corn tortilla chips with freshly made salsa
Nachos Sencillos
refried beans, queso fresco
Molote Sampler
(Chicken, Tinga, Potato) Lettuce, Sour Cream, Queso Fresco, Radish
Chalupas
Homemade Corn Tortillas covered in Salsa Verde & Roja Topped with Cilantro, Onions, Queso Fresco
Gorditas (Beans)
Green and Red Sauce, Cilantro, Onions, Queso Fresco
Gorditas (Chicharron)
Green and Red Sauce, Cilantro, Onions, Queso Fresco
Appetizers
Main Dishes
La Nova
Sirloin Steak accompanied by Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp a side of Rice, a side of Potatoes & Hot Peppers and a Sope
Bistec Ala Mexicana
Sliced up Sirloin Steak seared with onions, tomatos & jalapenos accompanied with a side of rice, beans & fresh cheese
Mojarra Frita
Fried Whole Tilapia accompanied by a side of Salad, Avocado slices, side of Rice and side of Beans
Pechuga Empanizada
Breaded chicken breast accompanied by a side of Salad, side of Rice and a side of Beans
Camarones ala Mexicana
Shrimp Seared with Tomatoes, Onions, & Jalapenos accompanied with a side of Rice, Beans and Queso Fresco
Chilaquiles
Chose between Chicken or Steak, Green or Red Sauce. Chilaquiles are topped with Queso Fresco, Onions, Sour Cream and is accompanied with a side of rice and a side of bread
Flautas de Pollo
Deep Fried Chicken Tacos, topped with lettuce, cotija cheese, sour cream & pico de gallo
Chuleta ala Parrilla
Grilled Pork Chops Accompanied by a side of rice, potatoes with jalapenos & slices of fresh cheese
Chuleta Empanizada
Deep fried pork chops accompanied by a side of rice & salad
Milanesa De Res con queso oaxaca
Deep fried steak topped with melted oaxaca cheese & accompanied with a side of refried beans, a side of rice & salad
Bistec ala Parrilla
Sirloin steak accompanied with a side of rice, beans, a grilled cactus leaf, slices of fresh cheese & a side of pico de gallo
Camarones Empanizados
Deep fried shrimp accompanied with a side of rice & French fries
Camarones Ala Diabla
Shrimp seared in fiery sauce made from dried chilies accompanied with a side of rice, avocado slices & topped with some cotija cheese
Carne Asada
Thin Sliced Steak Accompanied with side of rice, potatoes with peppers, guacamole, slices of Queso Fresco & Cambray onions.
Tilapia Frita
Fried tilapia accompanied with grilled shrimp, a side of salad & a side of rice.
Chile Rellenos
Stuffed poblano peppers with oaxaca cheese served with a side of rice
Costillas En Salsa
Pork ribs in green or red sauce accompanied with a side of rice & beans. Choose between Red or Green Sauce.
Tortitas de Pollo En Salsa
Chicken in egg batter choose between green or red sauce accompanied with a side of rice
Pollo Ala Parilla
Grilled chicken breast accompanied with a side of rice, side of potatoes with peppers, slices of Queso Fresco, slices of Avocado & Cambray onions.
Cocktail de Camaron
Shrimp in Tomato Sauce
Mole Poblano
Brown Sauce Made with Nuts, Fruits, and Chilis
Queso
Oaxaca Cheese Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Tinga
Chipotle Chicken Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Carnitas
Pulled Pork Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Carne Enchilada
Spicy Marinated Pork Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Pollo Asado
Grilled Chicken Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Bistec
Grilled Steak Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Hongo
Mushroom Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Flor De Calabaza
Squash Blossom Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Chicharron
Fried Pork Skin Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Huitlacoche
Corn Smut- Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Chorizo
Mexican Sausage- Topped with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese
Quesadillas
Burritos
Carnitas
Pulled Pork- Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Pollo
Grilled Chicken- Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple- Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Chorizo
Mexican Sausage- Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Bistec
Steak- Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Camaron
Grilled Shrimp- Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Carne Enchilada
Spicy Marinated Pork- Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Pollo y Alpastor
Grilled Chicken & Marinated Pork with Pineapple- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Pollo Y Chorizo
Grilled Chicken & Mexican Sausage- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Bistec y Chorizo
Steak & Mexican Sausage- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Bistec y Alpastor
Steak & Marinated Pork with Pineapple- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Huaraches Campechanos
Huaraches
Sencillo
Plain- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Huarache Ala Merced
Sirloin Steak & Nopal (Cactus Leaf)- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Carnitas
Pulled Pork- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Bistec
Steak- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Carne Enchilada
Spicy Marinated Pork- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Chorizo
Mexican Sausage- huaraches are topped with Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, Green and Red Hot Sauce
Jamon
Ham- Mayo, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled jalapenos or chipotle
Carnitas
Pulled Pork- Mayo, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled jalapenos or chipotle
Milanesa De Pollo
Breaded Chicken- Mayo, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled jalapenos or chipotle
Milanesa De Res
Breaded Steak- Mayo, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled jalapenos or chipotle
Lomo Empanizado
Breaded Porkchop- Mayo, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled jalapenos or chipotle
Chorizo Con Huevo
Mexican Sausage with Egg- Mayo, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled jalapenos or chipotle
Cubana
Ham, Franks, Carnitas, Eggs, Breaded Chicken, Mayo, Beans, Lettuce, Oaxaca Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled jalapenos or chipotle
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple- Avocado, Cilantro, Onions, Mayo, Beans
Tortas
Caldos / Sopas
Pozole
Hominy Soup with choice of meat choose between Chicken or Pork. Spicy or Non Spicy, Garnished with Lettuce, Radish, and Limes served with a side of Tostadas
Pancita (Menudo)
Cow Stomach Soup in a Red Chili Pepper base. Garnished with Limes, Cilantro and Onions. Accompanied with a side of Fresh Homemade Corn Tortillas
Caldo De Camaron
Mexican Shrimp Soup with Potatoes and Carrots in a Hot Red Chili base. Garnished with Limes, Cilantro & Onions.
Consume De Borrego
Lamb with Rice & Chick Peas in a Hot Red Chili Pepper base. Garnished with Limes, Cilantro and Onions. Accompanied with a side of Fresh Homemade Corn Tortillas
Pollo
Grilled Chicken- Homemade Corn Tortillas, Rice and Beans
Bistec
Steak- Homemade Corn Tortillas, Rice and Beans
Camaron
Grilled Shrimp- Homemade Corn Tortillas, Rice and Beans
Fajitas
Tostadas ( 2 per order)
Tinga
Chipotle Chicken- Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, & Pico De Gallo
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple- Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, & Pico De Gallo
Pollo
Grilled Chicken- Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, & Pico De Gallo
Bistec
Steak- Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, & Pico De Gallo
Camaron
Grilled Shrimp- Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, & Pico De Gallo
Chorizo
Mexican Sausage- Beans, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese, Sour Cream, & Pico De Gallo
Sencillo
Plain- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Green and Red Sauce
Carnitas
Pulled Pork- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Green and Red Sauce
Bistec
Steak- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Green and Red Sauce
Carne Enchilada
Spicy Marinated Pork- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Green and Red Sauce
Chorizo
Mexican Sausage- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Green and Red Sauce
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Green and Red Sauce
Pollo
Grilled Chicken- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Cotija Cheese, Green and Red Sauce
Sopes
Sides
Rice
Spanish RIce
Beans
Refried Pinto Beans
Pico De Gallo
Guacamole
Spicy or Mild
Chips
Queso Fresco
Horchata
Cinnamon Rice Water
Jamiaca
Hibiscus Tea
Tamarindo
Tamarind
Mango
Pina
Pineapple
Melon
Cantaloupe
Fresa
Strawberry
Papaya
Sandia ( Seasonal)
Watermelon
Aguas Frescas (32oz)
Kids Menu
Sincornizada De Jamon y Queso
Ham & oaxaca cheese flour quesadilla
Quesadilla Queso
Corn Tortilla Cheese Quesadilla
Pollo Empanizado Con Papas
Chicken cutlet with fries
Flautas De Pollo
3 Deep fried chicken tacos, topped with sour cream & cotija chees
Milanesa De Pollo
Breaded Chicken- Avocado, Mayo, Beans, Chipotle, Queso Oaxaca, Cebolla
Milanesa De Res
Breaded Steak- Avocado, Mayo, Beans, Chipotle, Queso Oaxaca, Cebolla
Alpastor
Marinated Pork with Pineapple- Cilantro, Onions, Avocado, Mayo, Beans, Oaxaca Cheese
Carnitas
Pulled Pork- Cilantro, Onions, Avocado, Mayo, Beans, Oaxaca Cheese