La Plancha Loca Menu
Welcome to La Plancha Loca, a hidden gem located at 548 Sheridan Rd in Highwood, IL. This small yet vibrant establishment packs an impressive punch of flavor that has customers raving about their culinary creations. Specializing in tacos, the menu highlights offerings like the weekend quesabirria that has garnered a dedicated following.
While the cozy space encourages quick bites, outdoor seating options provide a delightful experience during pleasant weather. Patrons have praised the friendly staff and the impressive variety of tacos, including the Al Pastor and a rich assortment of salsas tailored to elevate every dish.
Notably, the generous quesadillas stuffed with protein have become a crowd favorite. Whether you’re dining in or taking your meal next door to the new cantina, La Plancha Loca promises a flavorful escape you won't want to miss.
Tortas
Torta De Asada
Beef steak. Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Torta De Tinga
Shredded chicken cooked in a chipotle adobo sauce. (not spicy) Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Torta De Chorizo
Mexican sausage. A family recipe. Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Torta De Al Pastor
Marinated pork with pineapple. Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Torta Campechana
Mix of asada and chorizo. Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Torta Cubana With Milanesa De Res
Served with sausage, breaded chicken or breaded steak, egg, cheese, black beans, mayo, lettuce, pineapple, jalapenos, avocado, chipotle.
Torta De Milanesa De Res
Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Torta Vegetariana - Soy Chorizo
Soy-based Chorizo with Mexican Cactus. Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Torta Cubana With Milanesa De Pollo
Served with sausage, egg, cheese, black refried beans, mayo, lettuce, pineapple, jalapenos, avocado,and chipotle salsa. Side of potato chips.
Torta Milanesa De Pollo
Sandwich served with mayo, black refried beans, jalapenos, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle salsa; side of potato chips
Burrito De Asada
Beef steak. (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito De Tinga
Shredded chicken cooked in a chipotle adobo sauce. (not spicy) (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito De Chorizo
Mexican sausage. A family recipe. (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito De Al Pastor
Marinated pork with pineapple. (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito De Carne Molida
Ground Beef. (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito Campechano
Beef mix of asada and chorizo. (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito De Plancha Shimp
Grilled shrimp wrapped in bacon. Served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lettuce
Burrito Con Puro Queso
Just cheese, no meat. (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito De Soy Chorizo
Soy chorizo with Mexican cactus. (served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce)
Burrito De Fried Shrimp
Deep fried beer battered shrimp, wrapped in bacon. Served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lettuce
Burrito De Plancha Fish
Blacked Fish. Served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lettuce
Burrito De Mahi-Mahi
Served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lettuce
Burrito Janiztio Fish
Deep fried beer battered fish. Served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lettuce
Arrachera (Skirt Steak) Burrito
Arrachera (Skirt Steak) served with black refried beans, cheese, guac, pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce
Burritos
Big Quesadilla
Quesadilla De Asada
Beef steak
Quesadilla De Tinga
Shredded chicken cooked in an adobo chipotle sauce. (not spicy)
Quesadilla De Chorizo
Mexican sausage. A family recipe.
Quesadilla De Al Pastor
Marinated pork with pineapple
Quesadilla De Carne Molida
Ground Beef
Quesadilla Campechana
Beef mix of asada and chorizo.
Quesadilla Con Puro Queso
Just cheese, no meat
Quesadilla Vegetariana - Soy Chorizo
Soy chorizo with Mexican cactus
Chips And Pico De Gallo
Chips And Guac
8 oz. fresh guacamole.
Kids Quesadilla
Small flour tortilla with cheese.
Chips And Salsa
Consome
Birria broth. This broth is used to dunk your QuesoBirria tacos. (Only available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Appetizers
Sides
Frijoles
Black refried beans.
Arroz
Mexican rice.
Nopales
Sauted mexican cactus.
2 Oz, 8 Oz Guacamole Only
Freshly made guacamole
Cebollitas
Grilled knob onions.
Totopos
Fried tortilla chips.
Papitas
Fried potato chips.
Habanero Salsa 2oz
Al Pastor Taco
Marinated pork served with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.
Arrachera Taco
Skirt steak served with onions and cilantro.
Lengua Taco
Slow steamed beef tongue served with onion and cilantro.
Asada Taco
Beef steak served with onions and cilantro.
Cabeza Taco
Slow steamed beef cheek, served with onion and cilantro.
Campechano Taco
Mix of asada and chorizo served with onion and cilantro.
Chorizo Taco
Mexican sausage *family recipe served with onions and cilantro.
Rib Eye
Rib eye steak served with grilled onions and pico de gallo.
Tinga Taco
Shredded chicken cooked with chipotle adobo served with sour cream and queso fresco.
Diablo Taco
Mix of tripa and chorizo cooked with our loca sauce served with onions and cilantro. *very spicy, but delish.
Volcan Taco
Crispy tortilla served with asada, melted cheese, serrano salsa, onions and cilantro.
Tripa Taco
Beef tripe served with onions and cilantro.
Gringa Taco
Al pastor served in a flour tortilla with chihuahua cheese, onions and cilantro.
Taco Dinner
3 tacos, choice of asada, chorizo, al pastor , or tinga. Served with onions and cilantro and a side of beans and rice.
Veggie Guac Taco
Fresh guacamole served with pico.
Soy Chorizo Taco
Soy protein mexican sausage served with mexican cactus, onions and cilantro.
Plancha Fish Taco
Grilled blackened fish served with coleslaw and chipotle greek yogurt dressing.
Plancha Shrimp Taco
Grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp served with coleslaw and bell peppers.
Baja Taco
Mahi-mahi fish served with lettuce, carrot, pico de gallo and mayo chipotle sauce.
Fried Shrimp Taco
Deep fried battered shrimp, served with bacon, coleslaw and chipotle greek yogurt dressing.
Janitzio Fish Taco
Deep fried beer battered fish served with coleslaw and chipotle greek yogurt dressing.
Taquitos Dorados
3 fried chicken tacos served with lettuce, sour cream, and queso fresco
Vampiro Taco
Charbroiled tortilla, arrachera, melted cheese topped off with our delicious spicy tomatillo salsa
Quesobirria
Made with tender pulled beef, which is loaded into broth-dipped corn tortillas with cheese, grilled until crispy. (Only available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Tacos
Desserts
Fried Plantains
Corn In A Cup
Agua De Horchata
Agua De Tamarindo
Drinks
Weekend Specials
Ramen Birria 32oz
Noodles, Birria base, and Birria meat. Served with onions and cilantro
Queso Birria
Melted cheese between the tortillas. Served with onions and cilantro