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  • 135 Boston Post Road , East Lyme
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Zavala Mexican Bistro logo topZavala Mexican Bistro logo scroll
  • Facebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
  • Menu
  • Drinks
  • Weekly Specials
  • Catering
  • Parties
  • Reserve
  • Jobs
  • Delivery

Our Menu

Lunch MenuDinner MenuSpecialsHappy Hour

Lunch: 12PM- 3PM

Appetizers

Black Bean Soup photo

Black Bean Soup

$7.00
Black beans pureed, topped with cilantro, onions, and sour cream.
Salsa y Chips photo

Salsa y Chips

$6.00
House made tomato, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro salsa served with our signature corn tortilla chips.
Guacamole Y Chips photo

Guacamole Y Chips

$11.00
Avocado, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno, onion, squeeze of lime juice served with our signature corn tortilla chips.
Ceviche De Atun photo

Ceviche De Atun

$14.00
Tuna, cilantro, onion, tomato, house made lemon vinaigrette, served with our signature corn tortilla chips.

Entrees

Tacos

$12.00/+
Chicken $12 | Beef $12 | Fish $14
Grilled Chicken Salad photo

Grilled Chicken Salad

$14.00
Grilled chicken breasts, cucumber, radish, with our hibiscus jalapeno vinaigrette, topped with guacamole.
Torta De Pollo photo

Torta De Pollo

$12.00
Chicken breast, beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, served on a hard roll with a side of chipotle french fries.
Torta De Queso y Frijoles photo

Torta De Queso y Frijoles

$12.00
Open face hard roll, baked and layered with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, served with our mixed green salad and guacamole.

La Gringa

$13.00
Flour tortilla filled with cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and spinach, topped with pico de gallo and sour cream, served with rice and salad.
Quesadilla Hecha a Mano photo

Quesadilla Hecha a Mano

$12.00/+
Chicken $13 | Beef $13 | Veggie $12
Chile Rellenos photo

Chile Rellenos

$13.00
Flame charred poblano pepper, coated in a fluffy egg batter, stuffed with queso fresco, and topped with a light tomato sauce served with rice and veggies.
Mole Enchiladas photo

Mole Enchiladas

$13.00
Shredded chicken rolled in soft corn tortillas, baked with cheese and served with our mole sauce, topped with sour cream, onions, and cilantro.
Burritos photo

Burritos

$12.00/+
Chicken $13 | Beef $13 | Veggie $12

Dinner: 3PM-8PM

Appetizers

Chicken Tortilla Soup photo

Chicken Tortilla Soup

$7.00
Shredded Chicken, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, Tortilla Strips, Chicken Guajillo Broth
Guacamole y Chips photo

Guacamole y Chips

$12.00
Avocado, Cilantro, Tomatillo, Jalapeño, Onion, Lime Juice, House-made Corn Tortilla Chips
Ceviche De Atun photo

Ceviche De Atun

$14.00
Tuna, Pico de Gallo, Lemon Vinaigrette, House-Made Corn Tortilla Chips
Salsa y Chips photo

Salsa y Chips

$6.00
Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Jalapeño, Cilantro, House-Made Corn Tortilla Chips
Beef Nachos photo

Beef Nachos

$12.00
House Ground Beef, Black Beans, Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, House-Made Corn Tortilla Chips made Corn Tortillas
Choriqueso photo

Choriqueso

$11.00
Cast Iron Skillet, Ground Chorizo, Melted Cheese, Raw Onions, Cilantro, Corn Tortillas

Salads

Cactus Salad photo

Cactus Salad

$10.00
Tomato, Radish, Oregano, Cactus Leaves, Bed Of Lettuce, Lemon Vinaigrette, Queso Fresco
House Salad photo

House Salad

$8.00
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Cabbage, Radish, Hibiscus Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Zavala Salad photo

Zavala Salad

$9.00
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Cabbage, Habanero Dressing, Tortilla Strips, Queso Fresco

Signature Entrees

Roasted Pork w/ Sweet Plantain Mash photo

Roasted Pork w/ Sweet Plantain Mash

$22.00
Slow Roasted Pork, Sweet Plantains, Veggies, Tamarind Glaze
Chile Rellenos photo

Chile Rellenos

$20.00
2 Flame Charred Poblano Peppers, Egg White Batter, Queso Fresco, Tomato Sauce, Rice, Veggies
Mole Con Pollo photo

Mole Con Pollo

$20.00
Tenderized Chicken Breast, Mole Sauce, Sesame Seeds, Rice, Black Beans
Pan Fried Flounder w/ Spicy Pineapple Glaze photo

Pan Fried Flounder w/ Spicy Pineapple Glaze

$22.00
Lightly Fried Flounder In Cornstarch, Sweet Spicy Pineapple Glaze, Rice, Veggies, Cilantro

Zavala Steak & Onion Tacos

$22.00
3 Tacos, Ny Steak, Sauteed Onions, Corn Tortillas Raw Onions, Cilantro, Rice, Black Beans

Entrees (Tex Mex)

Tacos (Seafood) photo

Tacos (Seafood)

$19.00
$20.00
$22.00
Baja Fish $19| Seared Fish $20 (GF)| Shrimp $22 (GF)| 3 Tacos, Habanero Coleslaw, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Pico De Gallo, Rice
Tacos (Meat) photo

Tacos (Meat)

$19.00
$20.00
Chicken $19| Beef $20| Pork $20| Roasted Veggies $19| 3 Tacos, Corn Tortillas, Raw Onions, Cilantro, Rice, Black Beans
Tex Mex Burrito or Chimichanga photo

Tex Mex Burrito or Chimichanga

$20.00
$22.00
Chicken $20| Beef $20| Pork $20| Veggie $20| Shrimp $22| Flour Tortilla, Rice, Cheese, Onions, Chipotle Cream Sauce, Sour Cream, Raw Onions, Cilantro, Black Beans
Fajitas photo

Fajitas

$20.00/+
$21.00
$23.00
Chicken $21| Steak $23| Shrimp $23| Roasted Veggies $20| Cast Iron Skillet, Sautéed Onions, Sautéed Bell Peppers, Sour Cream, Cheese, Flour Tortillas, Rice, Black Beans
Quesadillas photo

Quesadillas

$20.00
$22.00
Chicken $20| Beef $20| Pork $20| Shrimp $22| Roasted Veggies $20| Flour Tortilla, Cheese, Sour Cream, Raw Onions, Cilantro, Rice, Black Beans
Enchiladas (Rolled Style)) photo

Enchiladas (Rolled Style))

$20.00
Chicken $20| Beef $20| Pork $20| PICK SAUCE: Verde (Cilantro\Tomatillo) or Enchilada (Guajillo/Tomato)| 3 Corn Enchiladas, Cheese, Sour Cream, Onions, Cilantro, Rice, Black Beans
Enchiladas (Casserole Style) photo

Enchiladas (Casserole Style)

$20.00
$22.00
Shrimp $22| Spinach & Mushroom $20| Corn Tortillas, Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce, Sour Cream, Onions, Cilantro, Rice, Black Beans

Desserts

Flan photo

Flan

$8.00
Peach Tres Leches photo

Peach Tres Leches

$8.00
Mexican Bread Pudding photo

Mexican Bread Pudding

$8.00
Strawberry Chocolate Kahlua Cake photo

Strawberry Chocolate Kahlua Cake

$9.00

Appetizers

Mexican Fish Chowder

$6.00

Chunky Guacamole

$16.00

Salsa Trio

$10.00
(house, spicy avocado, cilantro creama)

Pork Tamales

$9.00

American Style Beef Nachos

$13.00
(Chile Con Carne)

Chicken Taquitos

$9.00

Entrees

Blackened Fish Tacos

$22.00
w/ Avocado Sauce

Pork Chimichanga

$20.00
W/ Spicy Sauce

Carne Asada Tacos

$22.00

Ground Beef Enchiladas

$19.00
W/ Ancho Chile Sauce

Spicy Chicken Burrito

$20.00

Pork & Pineapple Quesadilla

$20.00

Lobster Enchiladas

$25.00
W/ Chipotle Lobster Sauce

Chicken Tacos de Alambre

$20.00
(Fajita Style)

Desserts

Churros

$9.00

Warm Caramel Cake

$10.00

3PM - 6pm (Dine in Only)

Food

Nachos photo

Nachos

$6.00
Salsa y Chips photo

Salsa y Chips

$4.00
Guacamole y Chips photo

Guacamole y Chips

$8.00
Black Bean Queso Dip photo

Black Bean Queso Dip

$6.00
Tacos photo

Tacos

$8.00
Chicken | Beef | Pork | Veggie
Seared Fish Tacos photo

Seared Fish Tacos

$12.00
Tex Mex Quesadilla photo

Tex Mex Quesadilla

$8.00
Chicken | Beef | Pork | Veggie

Drinks

Margarita Pints photo

Margarita Pints

$6.00
Zavala Original | Spicy | Chipotle | Strawberry | Mango | Coconut | Hibiscus | Ginger | Cinnamon & Honey | Smokey

Mexican Draft Beers

$6.00
Negra Modelo | Modelo Especial | Pacifico

Mexican Beer

$5.00
Corona | Corona Premier | Negra Modelo | XX Lager | XX Amber | Tecate | Victoria | Famosa

House Red Wine

$5.00

House White Wine

$5.00

Domestic Beers

$4.00
Coors Light, Miller Lite

Hard Seltzer

$5.00
Topo Chico Strawberry Guava | Casa Azul Tequila Sodas
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