Inside the Menu

At Old Town Mexican Cafe, the menu offers a satisfying mix of traditional Mexican flavors and fresh twists that appeal to all kinds of diners, including vegetarians. You’ll find everything from classic starters like chips and salsa to hearty entrees such as enchiladas verdes and carne asada. Many people like to start with shareable plates like the Old Town Nachos, loaded with chips, cheeses, beans, and fresh veggies. From there, the menu flows naturally into filling mains that pair well with sides of rice and beans. There’s also a range of sandwiches and unique dishes for those looking to try something a bit different. To round out your meal, the drinks menu features creative margaritas and cocktails that complement the food perfectly. Whether you’re here for a casual bite or a relaxed dinner with friends, the menu offers a nice balance and easy progression from start to finish.

Menu Sections (100)

  1. Queso Fundido – With chorizo & poblano – $11.75

  2. Grilled Shrimp – Five marinated jumbo shrimp with a ginger-lime-soy marinade – $13.50

  3. Roast Fresh Corn – Street style: grated cheese & chile aioli – $5.75

  4. Guacamole – Traditional style – $9.50

  5. Calamari Cabo – Ancho-crumb-fried, chipotle cream & greens – $13.50

  6. Old Town Nachos – With chips, cheeses, beans, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños & veggies – $15.50

  7. Crab Cakes – On a bed of greens with lime-caper remoulade – $16.50

  8. Tuna Tostada – Seared sushi tuna, fresh soy lime, pineapple salsa, greens & black sesame seeds – $15.50

  1. 4-Cheese Quesadilla – $12.50

  2. Chicken Machaka – $14.50

  3. Beef Machaka – $14.50

  4. Oaxacan – Shrimp, mushrooms, onions & feta – $18.50

  5. Grilled Steak – With peppers & onions – $18.50

  6. Grilled Chicken – With peppers & onions – $18.50

  1. Tortilla Soup Classico – Chicken, ancho & avocado – $7.50

  2. Dinner Salad – Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, olives, cilantro, avocado & lime vinaigrette – $8.50

  3. Shrimp Largo Salad – With bleu cheese, onion & mandarines, honey chipotle nuts & grapefruit vinaigrette – $18.50

  4. Avocado Salad – Red onion & orange vinaigrette – $15.50

  5. Taco Salad – Chips, mixed greens, cheeses, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, tomato, olives, onion & vinaigrette – $15.50

  6. Caesar Salad – Greens, yucca, hearts of palm & fresh parmesan – $12.50

  1. Hamburger – 8oz. Grilled fresh angus – $12.50

  2. Cheeseburger – With frico style cheese – $13.50

  3. Ancho Grilled Salmon – Pineapple salsa & baby kale – $15.50

  4. Chicken Breast El Rancho – Grilled with avocado, arugula, ranch dressing, tomato & red onions – $13.75

  5. Blackened Mahi – Blue cheese & cabbage salad with jalapeño tartar sauce – $15.25

  6. Ancho Bbq Pulled Pork – Pickled onione & banana peppers – $13.25

  1. Huevos Rancheros – Pinto beans, eggs, sour cream, corn tortillas, rice, ranchero sauce & cheeses – $11.75

  2. Enchilada Verdes – Green chili, chicken, tomato, onions, cheeses, rice & black beans – $16.50

  3. Santa Fe Carne Adovoda – Tender pork simmered in new mexican red chili, onions & cheese – $19.50

  4. Chile Relleno – Fresh roasted poblano, stuffed with homemade picadillo & batter fried in a pool of red chili – $17.50

  5. Mexican Lasagna – Chicken machaka, layered with roast corn, poblanos, onions, tortillas, cheeses & roast chipotle tomato sauce, black bean purée – $17.00

  6. Kabob De Pollo Alla Parrilla – With ranchero salsa, grilled vegetables & roast papas – $19.00

  7. Carne Asada – Black angus churrasco steak, chimichurri

  8. Pulled Pork Chimichanga – Pinto beans, queso fresco – $16.50

  1. Veggie – $15.75

  2. Chicken – $17.75

  3. Shrimp – $21.50

  4. Steak – 8 oz. Angus – $18.50

  5. Combo – $21.50

  1. Lime Cilantro Snapper – Chili mashed potatoes & fried kale – $23.50

  2. Lime Cilantro Shrimp – Chili mashed potatoes & fried kale – $23.50

  3. Baja Tacos – Three soft corn, grilled 8 oz. Mahi with chipolte cream – $17.50

  4. Traditional Fried Fish Tacos – 8 oz. Snapper two soft corn, guacamole & shredded cabbage salad – $17.50

  5. Marinated Grilled Salmon Tacos – 8 oz. Salmon, green chili, arugula & pickled onions – $18.50

  6. Salmon & Spinach Enchiladas – Two enchiladas, fresh spinach, green chili & cheese – $18.50

  1. Spanish Rice – $3.50

  2. Black Beans – $3.50

  3. Pinto Beans – $3.50

  4. Guacamole – $2.50

  5. Sour Cream – $1.00

  1. Bean Tostadas – $13.50

  2. Veggie Tostadas – $14.50

  3. Beef Machaka – $15.75

  4. Chicken Machaka – $15.75

  5. Grilled Chicken – With veggies – $16.75

  6. Grilled Steak Fajitas – With veggies – $16.75

  7. Shrimp Fajitas – With veggies – $17.50

  1. Tropical Cheese & Veggies Quesadillas – Guacamole, sour cream & pineapple salsa – $15.50

  2. Homemade Greenhouse Tamales – 2 veggie tamales, house salad, rice & pinto beans – $15.50

  3. Black Bean & Avocado Tacos – With cheese, rice, dinner salad, tomatoes, onions & guacamole – $14.25

  4. Grilled Marinated Veggie Plate – Tortillas, rice & beans, with cucumber tomatilla salsa – $15.50

  5. Veggieladas – Green chili & cheese served with pinto beans & rice – $15.50

  6. Garden Burrito – Spinach&fresh veggies in a tortilla with cheese & rice – $15.50

  1. Beef Machaka – $15.00

  2. Chicken Machaka – $15.00

  3. Salsa Verde Grilled Beef – With green chili – $15.75

  4. Salsa Verde Grilled Chicken – With green chili – $15.75

  5. Shrimp & Crab – Guacamole & con queso sauce – $18.75

  6. Grilled Salmon & Spinach – With feta cheese – $17.25

  1. Old Town House Margarita – Juarez, triple sec, sour mix & key lime juice

  2. Chili Mango Margarita – Pledro azul tequila with mango purée,triple sec & jalapeño

  3. Prickly Pear Margarita – Corazon blanco tequila with prickly pear syrup & homemade sour mix

  4. Pomegranate Margarita – Corazon blanco tequila with pomegranate syrup & otm sour mix

  5. Jalapeno Margarita – Pledro azul tequila,fresh jalapeño,otm sour mix,lime & orange juice

  6. Fresh Watermelon Margarita – El mayor blanco,fresh watermelon,sour mix & triple sec

  7. Strawberry Mint Margarita – Milagro silver tequila,fresh strawberries,triple sec,mint & otm sour mix

  8. Cadillac Margarita – Patron silver,gran marnier,triple sec fresh lime & otm homemade sour mix

  9. Old Town Organic Skinny Margarita – Casa noble silver & organic blue agave nectar

  10. Diamond Margarita – Casa dragones blanco tequila,cointreau fresh lime & otm sour mix

  11. Banhez Mezcal Margarita – Banhez mezcal,triple sec & otm sour mix

  12. Classic Cuban Mojito – Bacardi white rum,muddied fresh mint & lime,simple syrup & topped with a splash of club soda – $9.00

  1. Blanco – Flight – $19.00

  2. Resposado – Flight – $20.00

  3. Añejo – Flight – $22.00

  4. Top Shelf – Flight clase azúl plata, tequila ocho añejo and g4 reposado – $38.00

  5. Extra Añejo – Flight don julio 1942, avión reserva 44, and corralejo gran extra añejo – $65.00

  6. El Jefe – Flight extremely rare and unique: herradura suprema (4 years in american oak), patrón gran burdeos (5 years in american, french and bordeaux barrels), san matias rey sol (6 years in french oak barrels) – $95.00

  1. Black Beans Chicken Soup – $7.50

  2. Pork Buritto – Xmas sauce – $14.50

  3. Crab & Spinach Quesadilla – Pineapple sauce – $15.50

  4. Seafood Fajita – Mahi, calamari, shrimp, scallops, salmon – $24.50

  1. El Amo Cristalino Cadillac – $15.00

  2. Fresh Kiwi Margarita – $12.50

  3. Fresh Watermelon-Jalapeño – $12.50

  4. Guilled Pineapple Margar Margarita – $12.50

  5. Blood Orange Margarita – $12.50

  6. Raspborry Clint Margarita – $12.50

  7. Don Julio70 Top Shelf Marg – (Grand marnier) – $18.50

  8. Key Lime Pie Margarita

  9. Beso Del Diablo – (Spicy vodka, passion fr. fresh (ime)

How This Menu Feels

At Old Town Mexican Cafe, the menu invites a relaxed and convivial dining experience where meals naturally unfold at an easy pace. Whether you’re savoring vibrant individual plates or sharing small bites and fresh salsas with friends, there’s a warmth that encourages connection and lingering conversation. The playful presence of wandering chickens adds an unexpected charm that makes each visit feel uniquely memorable. From casual solo lunches to lively group dinners, the menu creates a cozy, welcoming mood—brightened by great cocktails and thoughtful vegetarian options—that makes you want to return again and again, soaking in the friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

Menu Questions

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  • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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  • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Where This Food Place Lives

609 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, United States

+1 305-296-7500