Cositas Ricas Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Cositas Ricas, a hidden gem located at 62 Center St, Wallingford, CT. This charming little eatery specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine that transports your taste buds straight to Mexico. The menu is a delightful array of traditional flavors, featuring well-crafted dishes and refreshing drinks.
- Batidos (fruit milkshakes) are a must-try, available in luscious flavors like mango and passion fruit, each priced at just $8.25.
- The tacos are irresistible, with options like shrimp and fish, available in sets of three for $16.50, perfect for sharing.
- For sides, the hot nopal cactus and savory refried beans complement any meal, priced at $4.00 and $4.50, respectively.
Every dish is meticulously seasoned, showcasing freshness and authenticity, solidifying Cositas Ricas as a top contender for the best Mexican restaurant in Wallingford. It's the ideal spot for food lovers seeking genuine flavors combined with friendly service. Come and experience the vibrant culinary journey!
Nachos
Al Pastor (Pineapple Marinated Pork)
With onion and cilantro.
Vegetariano (Vegetarian)
Carnitas (Pork)
Azada (Steak)
Carne Enchilada (Spicy Pork)
Pollo (Chicken)
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken lightly drizzled with lettuce tomato avocado cream and cheese with a side of rice and beans.
Pina (Pineapple)
Banana
Fresa (Strawberry)
Melon
Papaya
Mango
Cereza (Cherry)
Mora Azul (Blueberry)
Smoothies
Postres (Desserts)
Sweet Fruit Bowl
Topped with yogurt, mixed granola, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Please let us know of any allergies.
Elote (Corn On The Cob)
Topped with mayo, cheese and chili powder.
Fruit Bowl (Plain)
Please let us know of any allergies.
Churros (4)
Monjita
Spicy Fruit Bowl
Topped with valentina, chamoy and tajin. Please let us know of any allergies.
Diablito
Mexican snow-cone either mango or tamarind flavored and topped with mexican hot sauce and sweet chili powder
Chamoyada
Mango italian ice bathed in Chamoy sauce, sweet chili powder and topped with spicy dry mango and a tamarind stick.
Esquites
Corn in a cup topped with lime juice, mayo, cheese and chili powder.
Mangonada
A sweet and spicy mis of fresh mango, mango italian ice, mexican hot sauce and sweet chili powder.
Cholado Colombiano
A delicious snow-cone with chopped fruit and walnuts in the center and topped with sweetened condensed milk, mango syrup and shredded coconut.
Carnitas (Pulled Pork)
Served with a side of rice and beans.
Barbacoa Al Maguey (Lamb Barbacoa)
Carne Enchilada (Spicy Pork)
Platillos (Mexican Dishes)
Order of tacos (3)
Camaron (Shrimp)
Pescado (Fish)
Rojos De Pollo (Chicken With Red Sauce)
Rojos De Azada (Steak With Red Sauce)
Verdes De Pollo (Chicken With Green Sauce)
Verdes De Huevo (Eggs With Green Sauce)
Verdes De Azada (Steak With Green Sauce)
Rojos De Huevo (Eggs With Red Sauce)
Chilaquiles
Enchiladas
Verdes De Queso (Cheese With Green Sauce)
Rojas De Pollo (Chicken With Red Sauce)
Rojas De Queso (Cheese With Red Sauce)
Verdes De Pollo (Chicken With Green Sauce)
Bistec Ala Mexicana
served with side rice and beans
Bistec Encebollado
Steaks sauteed with onion. served with a side of rice and beans.
Bistec (Mexican Steak Dishes)
Burritos
Burrito Vegetariano (Vegetarian)
Burrito Camaron (Shrimp)
Burrito Carne Enchilada (Spicy Pork)
Burrito Lengua
Burrito Carnitas (Pulled Pork)
Burrito Pollo (Chicken)
Burrito Asada (Steak)
Burrito Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)
Burrito Al Pastor (Pineapple Marinated Pork)
With rice, brans, lettuce, tomato, avocado and cream.
Refried Beans
Extra Chips & Salsas
Rice
Nopal (Cactus)
Side Orders
Soft Drinks
Soda De Lata (Soda Can)
Jarritos
Coca Botella (Medio Litro)
Pepsi Botella (Medio Litro)
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
Powerade
A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.
Pollo (Chicken)
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken lightly drizzled with lettuce tomato avocado cream and cheese with a side of rice and beans.
Queso (Cheese)
Tacos Dorados
Tacos
Barbacoa De Borrego (Lamb Barbacoa)
Asada (Steak)
Al Pastor (Pineapple Marinated Pork)
With onion and cilantro.
Pollo (Chicken)
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken lightly drizzled with lettuce tomato avocado cream and cheese with a side of rice and beans.
Vegetariano (Vegetarian)
Carne Enchilada (Hot Sauce Marinated Pork)
Lengua (Beef Tongue)
Carne Molida (Ground Beef)
Carnitas (Pork)
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)
Tostadas De Tinga
Chipotle marinated chicken with beans lettuce cheese cream and avocado.
Tostadas de Tinga
Platanos Fritos (Fried Plantains)
Platanos Fritos (Fried Plantains)
Fried plantains drizzled with cheese and Mexican sour cream
Fresh Strawberry Water (Agua De Fresa)
Tamarindo (Tamarind)
Fresh Melon Water (Agua De Melon)
Fresh Pineapple Water (Agua De Pina)
Agua Natural De Coco
Fresh Cucumber Water (Agua De Pepino)
Fresh Mango Water (Agua De Mango)
Fresh Watermelon Water (Agua De Sandia)
Horchata
Jamaica (Hibiscus)
Aguas Frescas (Beverages)
Guacamole
Gaucamole
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hawaiian Burger
Cheeseburger
Hamburguesas
Batidos (Fruit Milkshake)
Mora Azul (Blueberry)
Papaya
Maracuya (Passion Fruit)
Melon
Fresa (Strawberry)
Mango
Banana
Betabel/Beets
Zanahoria/Carrot
Jugo Verde (Green Juice)
Naranja/Orange
Beet, Carrot And Orange (Zanahoria, Naranja Y Betabel)
Jugos Naturales (Natural Juices)
Alambre
Camaron (Shrimp)
Mixed (Chicken, Shrimp And Steak)
Asada (Steak)
Pollo (Chicken)
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken lightly drizzled with lettuce tomato avocado cream and cheese with a side of rice and beans.
Salchicha Picosa (Spicy Sausage)
Carnitas (Pulled Pork)
Served with a side of rice and beans.
Milanesa De Pollo (Chicken Breast)
Lengua (Beef Tongue)
Carne Enchilada (Spicy Pork)
Azada (Steak)
Jamon (Ham)
Cubana
Comes with ham, egg, chicken breast and pork.
Hawaiana (Hawaiian)
Barbacoa De Borrego (Lamb Barbacoa)
Tortas
Platillos de Camaron (Mexican shrimp dishes)
Camarones Ala Diabla
Camarones Ala Mexicana
Vanilla (Vainilla)
Cookies & Cream (Oreo)
Crazy Vanilla
Chocolate
Cotton Candy (Dulce De Algodon)
Strawberry Cheesecake (Cheesecake De Fresa)
Moosetracks
*Contains peanut butter *Contiene crema de cacahuate
Strawberry (Fresa)
Coconut (Coco)
Milkshakes
Molcajetes
Molcajete Veracruzano
A delicious mix of steak, chicken, shrimp, cactus, cheese, avocado and spicy Mexican sausage bathed in salsa verde.
Molcajete Aguachile
A cold mix of shrimp, clams, green mussels, cucumber, pico de gallo and avocado.
Molcajete Cositas Ricas
A delicious mix of shrimp, green mussels, clams, octopus, cactus, cheese and avocado bathed in salsa roja
Queso (Cheese)
Pollo (Chicken)
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken lightly drizzled with lettuce tomato avocado cream and cheese with a side of rice and beans.
Flautas
Fajitas
Asada (Steak)
Mixed (Steak, Chicken And Shrimp)
Camaron (Shrimp)
Pollo (Chicken)
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken lightly drizzled with lettuce tomato avocado cream and cheese with a side of rice and beans.
Quesadilla Camaron (Shrimp)
Quesadilla Carne Enchilada (Spicy Pork)
Quesadilla Pollo (Chicken)
Quesadilla Azada (Steak)
Quesadilla Vegetariano (Vegetarian)
Quesadilla Flor De Calabaza (Pumpkin Flower)
Quesadilla Huiltlacoche (Corn Mushroom)
Quesadilla Hawaiian
Quesadilla Tinga (Chipotle Marinated Chicken)
Quesadilla Al Pastor (Pineapple Marinated Pork)
Quesadillas
Seafood
Tapalpa (Se Salio Del Mar)
Perfect combination of hot and cold seafood with a steak and fries.
Tostadas De Ceviche
Combination of shrimp octopus cocktail sauce diced onions cilantro and avocado.
Coctel Mixto (Cocktail Mixed With Octopus)
Caldo De Mariscos (Seafood Soup)
Coctel De Camaron (Shrimp Cocktail)
Papas Con Camaron (Shrimp With Fries)
Arroz Con Mariscos (Rice With Seafood)
Salchipapas
French fries and sausage with melted cheese and drizzled with ketchup, mayo, and mustard.