La Doña Cocina Mexicana Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Doña Cocina Mexicana, a charming family-run gem located at 6404 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA. This restaurant offers an authentic taste of Mexico, focusing on fresh, homemade dishes that transport you directly south of the border.
The menu is thoughtfully curated with enticing options like Guacamole Diablo—a fresh avocado dish with a fiery kick, and Queso Fundido with indulgent melted cheese and your choice of chorizo. Not to be missed, the Tacos Dorados are wrapped in crispy tortillas and served with savory consommé, offering a delightful culinary experience.
For lunch, indulge in Chilaquiles, or savor the Picaditas, topped with your choice of protein. La Doña excels in creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with cheerful decor, making it a perfect spot for family and friends seeking delicious Mexican comfort food.
Pa' Empezar / Appetizers
Esquite
Corn with butter, chile de arbol, epazote, mayo, Cotija cheese, and lime.
Queso Fundido
Melted Mexican cheese with a choice of chorizo or cecina.
Guacamole Diablo
Fresh avocado, serrano pepper toreado, red onion, cilantro, lime, garlic, and chicharron.
Elotitos
Corn on the cob with mayo, Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.
Guacamole Tradicional
Fresh avocado, serrano pepper, onion, tomato, cilantro, lime, and salt.
Frijoles Puercos
Refried pinto beans, chorizo, cotija cheese, and pickled jalapeños, accompanied with chips.
Chilaquiles
Fried corn tortillas smothered in a sauce of preference, topped with sour cream, Cotija cheese, red onion, and avocado.
Huevos Al Gusto
Scrambled eggs with refried beans, rajas de jalapeño, and handmade corn tortillas.
Almuerzo / Lunch
Antojitos Mexicanos
Tacos Dorados
Three fried corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with chicken, lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion, Cotija cheese, and sour cream, served with consommé.
Enchiladas
Three corn tortillas covered with a choice of savory green, red, or bean sauce filled with chicken and topped with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion, Cotija cheese, and sour cream.
Picaditas
Three thick corn tortillas cooked in a choice of sauce, topped with sour cream, Oaxaca cheese, red onion, and a choice of protein.
Tostadas
Two flat, crispy corn tortillas layered with refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, Cotija cheese, avocado, tomato, onion, and protein.
Enchiladas Suizas
Three corn tortillas covered in creamy green sauce filled with chicken, and topped with chihuahua cheese and red onion.
Quesadillas Fritas
Three fried corn tortillas filled with chicken topped with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion, Cotija cheese, and sour cream, served with consommé.
Sincronizada
Quesadilla stuffed with protein of preference with salad on top.
Pastor
Marinated pork with grilled pineapple.
Birria
Marinated beef with a side of consommé.
Tacos
Platillos
Arrachera
Marinated steak served with rice, sautéed vegetables, chimichurri, and radish.
Pechuga Rellena
Fried breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham, yellow cheese, and Oaxaca cheese accompanied with rice and house salad.
Alambre
Steak, sausage, ham, bacon, bell peppers, onion, and melted Oaxaca cheese.
Pollo Asado
Marinated grilled chicken legs, served with rice and house salad.
Chiles Rellenos
Two roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, coated and fried in a fluffy egg batter served with tomato consommé.
Bowl Vegetariano
Fried tortilla bowl, beans, rice, lettuce, roasted vegetables, corn, grated cheese, and sour cream.
Quesadilla De Hongos
Corn tortilla stuffed with Oaxaca cheese with mushrooms and salad on the side.
Vegetariano
Kids' Menu
Taquitos Dorados
Three mini tortillas rolled and fried, stuffed with chicken, and topped with shredded cheese and sour cream.
Sincronizadas
Quesadilla stuffed with ham, Oaxaca cheese, and Cheddar cheese cut into triangle slices.
Fried Plantains
Topped with condensed milk and rainbow sprinkles.
Postres
Drinks
Té
Ask for flavor of the day.
Agua Fresca
Ask for flavor of the day.
Mexican Coke (Bottled)
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.