Tia Maria's Kitchen Menu

Welcome to Tia Maria's Kitchen, a hidden gem located at 2931 Tulane Ave A in the vibrant city of New Orleans. This culinary destination is celebrated for its fresh, flavorful dishes that perfectly blend local ingredients with authentic recipes. Customers rave about the shrimp/mango ceviche, where the sweetness of mango enhances succulent shrimp, creating a refreshing treat paired with crispy, well-salted chips.

  • Pupusas: A highlight, praised for their depth of flavor thanks to savory accompaniments.
  • San Pedro Maduro: A must-try item that constantly impresses visitors.
  • Beef Short Rib Soup: A warming dish that comforts even after the toughest days.

With a perfect blend of atmosphere and friendly service, Tia Maria's Kitchen promises an unforgettable dining experience. Come hungry and be prepared to be delighted!

All Day - Platos Fuertes (Main Entrees and Platters)

Camarones Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Gulf shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce. Comes with white rice and tostones

US$18.00

Yuca Con Chicharron

homemade chicharrones and carnitas with boiled yuca. Comes with our special cabbage salad and Nica dressing

US$16.00

Frikitanga

Our take on the fritanga from Nicaragua - thinly sliced plantains, gallo pinto, cabbage salad with pico, fried queso , our homemade chimichurri & your choice of meat.

US$19.20

POLLO CON TAJADAS

Honduran style fried chicken, green banana chips, cabbage salad, aderezo and red salsa

US$18.00

Bistec Encebollado (Steak With Onions)

Served with rice, beans, tortillas, or plantains- van acompanados con arroz,, frijoles, tortillas o Platanos.

US$19.75

Carne Asada (Grilled Steak)

Grilled Skirt Steak served with rice, beans, pickeled onions, tortillas, or plantains- van acompanados con arroz, encurtido, frijoles, tortillas o platanos.

US$21.25

Higado Encebollado (Liver With Onions)

Served w/ rice, beans, and choice of tortillas or plantains- van acompanados con arroz , frijoles, tortillas o platanos.

US$14.95

Chuletas Asadas (Grilled Pork Chops)

Served with rice, beans, tortillas, or plantains- van acompanados con arroz, frijoles, tortillas o platanos..

US$18.00

Chuletas Fritas (Fried Pork Chops)

Served with rice, beans, tortillas, or plantains- van acompanados con arroz,, frijoles, tortillas o platanos.

US$18.00

Pechuga Asada (Griled Chicken Breast)

Grilled chicken breast with onions, bell peppers, white rice, refried beans. Choice of tortillas or plantains

US$15.95

Desayuno Campesino (Typical Honduran Breakfast)

Honduran breakfast served with fried eggs or eggs over easy, choice of protein, avocado, queso, crema, tortillas, and Platanos maduros (huevos estrellados o revueltos con su opcion de carne. Aguacate, frijoles, queso, tortillas de maiz o de harina y Platanos maduros).

US$16.99

Pupusa Sandwich

Grilled Steak, Fried Egg, Avocado, Refried Beans and honduran cream in between 2 Cheese pupusas. comes with maduros

US$13.80

All Day - Breakfast (Desayunos)

All Day - Extra Sides

White Rice (Arroz Blanco)

White rice typically prepared with ingredients such as corn and occasionally mixed with vegetables like peas and carrots for a simple yet satisfying complement.

US$4.25

Sweet Ripe Plantains (Platanos Maduros)

US$4.50

Fried Green Plantain (Tajadas)

Crispy fried green plantain slices.

US$4.50

Corn Tortillas (Tortillas De Maiz) 2

Soft, round corn tortillas, made from masa harina, providing a versatile base for your favorite fillings. Comes with two tortillas.

US$2.25

Flour Tortilla (Tortilla De Harina) 1

Soft, pliable flour tortilla, perfect for wrapping your favorite fillings or enjoying on its own.

US$2.25

Honduran Cheese (Queso Hondureno)

Traditional Honduran cheese, known for its firm texture and mild flavor, often used as a flavorful addition to various dishes.

US$2.25

Honduran Sour Cream (Crema Hondureno)

Tender beef chunks, zucchini, corn, cabbage, and plantains in a rich broth. Served with a side of white rice, lime wedges, and a toasted tortilla.

US$2.15

Avocado (Aguacate)

Served as a creamy, ripe addition, often enhancing dishes with its smooth texture.

US$3.25

Refried Or Spanish Red Beans (Frijoles)

Beans served as either creamy refried red beans or seasoned Spanish red beans.

US$3.00

Salsa Verde

salsa made with jalapeno - no tomatoes

US$1.75

Tostones

Smashed green plantains

US$4.50

Chimichurri Sauce

Traditional chimichurri sauce

US$2.25

Limon Verde (Lime)

Fresh lime, typically served to enhance the flavors of your meal with its tangy citrus zest.

US$1.25

Yuca Frita (Fried Yuca)

US$4.50

GALLO PINTO

Rice and beans mixed together

US$4.50

Meats (Carnes)

A selection of meats prepared in traditional Mexican style, typically includes carne asada, pollo asado, carnitas, and pastor.

US$4.25

Salsa Habanero

chunky tomato salsa made with habanero peppers

US$2.00

Beef Soup With Vegetables (Sopa De Res)

Soups comes with tortilla and rice (sopas vienen acompanadas con tortilla y arroz).

US$14.75

Seafood Soup - Sopa De Mariscos

Coconut cream based soup. Soups comes with tortilla and rice (sopas vienen acompanadas con tortilla y arroz).

US$22.00

Chicken Soup With Vegetables

Traditional home made BONE IN CHICKEN SOUP. Soups come with tortillas and rice (Sopas vienen acompandas con tortillas y arroz).

US$14.50

All Day - Soups / Sopas

All Day - Drinks - Bebidas

Fiji Water

Sourced water, either enhanced with alkaline minerals or naturally filtered through volcanic rock for a clean taste.

US$3.25

Bottled Soda

Selection of bottled sodas including Mexican Coke, Sprite, tropical banana, grape, and pineapple flavors, as well as Topo Chico with lime, mandarin, and strawberry Jarritos.

US$3.00

Jugo De Maracuja (Passion Fruit Juice) 24 Oz

Natural passion fruit juice.

US$5.00

Horchata 24 Oz

Rice drink ALLERGY WARNING: CONTAINS PEANUT BUTTER & MILK

US$5.00

Jugo De Mora (Blackberry Juice) 24 Oz

A refreshing 24 oz blackberry juice, rich in natural flavors and vibrant color.

US$5.00

Jugo De Moracuya (Blackberry & Passionfruit)

A blend of blackberry and passionfruit juices, offering a mix of sweet and tart flavors.

US$5.00

Jugo De Tamarindo (Tamarind)

Natural Tamarind Juice

US$4.69

ESPRESSOCHATA 14oz

2 shots of espresso with horchata on ice ALLERGY WARNING: CONTAINS PEANUT BUTTER & MILK

US$6.25

Jugo De Pina (Pineapple Juice) 24 Oz

Refreshing pineapple juice served in a 24 oz portion.

US$5.00

Jugo De Nance (Golden Cherry)

Natural Golden Cherry Juice

US$5.00

Guanabana (Soursop) 24oz

Refreshing soursop juice, featuring the tropical, sweet-tart flavor of guanabana in a 24oz serving.

US$4.57

Jamaica (Hibiscus) 24oz

Refreshing hibiscus beverage with a vibrant ruby hue, served in a 24oz portion.

US$5.00

MORACHATA (BLACKBERRY HORCHATA)

Horchata infused with the essence of blackberries, combining traditional rice milk flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with a berry twist.

US$5.25

Alkaline Water/FIJI

Sourced from pristine environments, this water is meticulously filtered for a clean and refreshing taste.

US$3.25

Cafe Hondureno (Honduran Coffee)

locally owned Monte Vista coffee. From Santa Barbara, Honduras

US$2.85

Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Con Leche)

Hot chocolate made with milk, often infused with a hint of cinnamon, following traditional Mexican preparation methods.

US$3.50

Iced Latte

2 shots of espresso, milk & ice

US$4.00

Baleadas Sencilla

Flour tortilla with refried beans , Honduran cheese and cream.

US$4.20

Baleada Con Todo

Flour tortilla with refried beans, Honduran cheese, cream, egg, avocado, and meat.

US$8.50

Vegan Baleada (Vegana)

Flour tortilla, refried beans, maduros, pico, & avocado

US$7.75

Pupusas De Queso

Three Tortilla filled with cheese - comes w/ spicy pickled slaw & house salsa

US$11.65

Pupusas De Chicharron

3 pork pupusas with spicy pickled slaw and house salsa

US$13.80

PUTACO (Pupusa Shelled Tacos)

Topped with your choice of protein, cilantro and onions. comes with lime & and salsa verde

US$6.00

Pupusa Sandwich

Grilled Steak, Fried Egg, Avocado, Refried Beans and honduran cream in between 2 Cheese pupusas. comes with maduros

US$13.95

Pupusas Mixtas

1 cheese pupusa, 1 bean pupusa, 1 pork pupusa with special slaw and house salsa

US$12.75

Pupusas De Frijoles

3 beans pupusas, spicy pickled slaw and house salsa

US$11.65

Pupusas Revueltas

pupusas filled with cheese, beans, and pork. Served with curtido rojo and salsa

US$13.80

Tacos A La Carte

Handmade corn tortilla topped with your choice of protein cilantro & onions ( we do NOT have mexican cheese or lettuce)

US$3.50

All Day - Baleadas, Pupusas y Tacos

All Day - Postres (Desserts)

Tres Leches

Traditional tres leches cake

US$9.00

Arroz Con Leche

Rice pudding made with milk, cloves & cinnamon

US$5.30

MANGO!

Sliced Mango w/ choice of topping

US$6.25

Flan De Chocolate

Chocolate custard typically includes milk and eggs, topped with a layer of caramel sauce.

US$9.00

Flan

Homemade flan

US$9.00

Plato Sano - Healthy Plate

choose up to 5 items to make your healthy plate!

US$12.25

Ropa Vieja (Slow Cooked Shredded Beef)

served with white rice, whole red beans and sweet ripe plantains. Servido con arroz blanco, frijoles enteros y platano maduros

US$20.14

Tamalitos De Elote

three sweet corn tamales served with refried beans, crema y queso

US$12.00

EL BOMBASO (THE BOMB)

Fully loaded central american burrito. Stuffed with Gallo Pinto (rice and beans), avocado, sweet plantain, fried cheese, crema, chimichurri and your choice of protein. Burrito relleno con gallo pinto, aguacate, queso frito , crema, chimichurri y carne

US$15.00

QUESADILLAS

Homemade flour tortillas, melted cheese, cilantro, onions, avocado salsa on side. Your choice of protein

US$13.00

Ceviche De Camarones

fresh gulf shrimp ceviche made with lime, avocado, mango, cilantro, onions & tomatoes. Served with tortilla chips or choose tostones or tajadas for an upcharge.

US$13.80

Yuca Al Mojo

yuca smothered with sauteed onions, parsley in a garlic butter sauce

US$7.00

Chips Y Guacamole

Made to order guacomole with freshly fried tortilla chips

US$7.25

Chicharron Y Guacomole

Homemade chicharrones with fresh guacomole

US$11.00

Yuca Con Chicharron

homemade chicharrones with boiled yuca. Comes with our cabbage salad, pico de gallo and red salsa

US$14.75

All Day - ESPECIALES DE HOY

All Day - Antojitos (Appetizers)

Chips Y Pico De Gallo

served with fresh pico de gallo and freshly fried tortilla chips

US$7.75

Costillas De Elote (Corn Ribs)

dressed with our honduran dressing, honduran cheese, valentinas hot sauce

US$6.45

Chips Y Guacomole

made to order guacomle and freshly fried tortilla chips

US$7.75

Chicharron Y Guacamole Bowl (FUENTE)

Chicharron made in house with fresh guacamole, pickled cabbage, salsa roja.

US$13.75

Catrachitas Tradicionales

three tostadas topped with beans, pico, avocado, queso y crema

US$9.75

Tacos Hondurenos

Four fried tacos filled with chicken, side cabbage salad, grated Honduran cheese, and in-house-made salsa.

US$11.75

Pastelitos De Maiz (Crunchy Corn Meat Pies)

filled with ground beef and yukon gold potatoes sprinkled with honduran cheese and served with curtido rojo y salsa

US$11.75

Maduros Con Frijoles Y Crema

Fried sweet plantains served with Honduran cream and refried beans.

US$8.65

Pasteltos De Harina (Soft Meat Pies)

Served with grated Honduran cheese and in-house-made salsa.

US$11.75

Enchiladas Hondurenas

3 fried tortillas topped with ground beef dressed with a cabbage slaw, aioli and pico. accompanied with house salsa

US$12.25

San Pedro Maduro (FULLY LOADED MADURO)

Maduro boat stuffed with refried beans, avocado and choice of protein. Topped with crema, queso and our housemade red slaw

US$14.30

Combo Lempira

1 Flour Meat Pie, 1 Corn Meat Pie, 2 chicken tacos, 1 cheese pupusa.

US$15.50

Combo Miramar

1 Baleada Sencilla, 1 Enchilada, 1 Catrachita, 1 Bean Pupusa

US$13.25

Tacos Hondurenos (4 Pieces)

Four fried tacos filled with chicken, side cabbage salad, grated Honduran cheese, and in-house-made salsa.

US$10.75

Fried Ground Beef Pies (Pastelitos De Harina) (3 Pieces)

Served with grated Honduran cheese and in-house-made salsa.

US$11.39

Pupusas De La Casa (3 Pieces)

Tortilla filled with cheese & spicy pickled slaw & house salsa

US$10.75

Platano Maduro Con Crema Y Frijoles

Fried sweet plantains served with Honduran cream and refried beans.

US$8.50

Fried Ground Beef Pies (Pastelitos De Maiz) (3 Pieces)

Served with grated Honduran cheese and in-house-made salsa.

US$10.75

Enchiladas

3 fried tortillas topped with ground beef dressed with a cabbage slaw, aioli and pico. accompanied with house salsa

US$11.00

Pupusa Sandwich

Grilled Steak, Fried Egg, Avocado, Refried Beans and honduran cream in between 2 Cheese pupusas. comes with maduros

US$12.00

Pupusas De Frijoles

3 beans pupusas, spicy pickled slaw and house salsa

US$10.75

Pupusas De Chicharron

3 pork pupusas with spicy pickled slaw and house salsa

US$12.75

Combo Lempira

1 Flour Meat Pie, 1 Corn Meat Pie, 2 chicken tacos, 1 cheese pupusa.

US$14.00

Combo Miramar

1 Baleada Sencilla, 1 Enchilada, 1 Catrachita, 1 Bean Pupusa

US$14.00

Pupusas Mixtas

1 cheese pupusa, 1 bean pupusa, 1 pork pupusa with special slaw and house salsa

US$15.50

Costillas De Elote (Corn Ribs)

dressed with our honduran dressing, honduran cheese, valentinas hot sauce

US$6.00

Pescado Frito (Fried Fish)

Whole Fish fried, limes, tostones, corn tortillas , white rice & sliced avocado

US$32.00

PUTACO (Pupusa Shelled Taco)

Topped with your choice of protein, cilantro and onions. comes with red and green sauce

US$5.00

All Day - Typical Plates (Platos Tipicos)

All Day - Baleadas

Baleada Con Huevo

Flour tortilla with refried beans ,Honduran cheese, cream, and fried egg.

US$4.95

Baleada Con Todo

Flour tortilla with refried beans, Honduran cheese, cream, egg, avocado, and meat.

US$6.36

Extra Ingredients

Creamy refried beans topped with sauteed onions, crumbled cheese, and a hint of red pepper, all drizzled with a smooth, tangy sauce.

US$1.25

Vegan Baleada (Vegana)

Flour tortilla, refried beans, maduros, pico, jalapenos, chimichurri

US$6.00

ESPRESSOCHATA 14oz

2 shots of espresso with horchata on ice

US$5.75

Cafe Hondureno (Honduran Coffee)

locally owned Monte Vista coffee. From Santa Barbara, Honduras

US$3.00

Iced Latte 14oz

2 shots of espresso, milk & ice

US$5.50

All Day - Coffee

All Day - Postres (Deserts)

Tres Leches

Traditional tres leches cake

US$5.75

Arroz Con Leche

Rice pudding made with milk, cloves & cinnamon

US$4.25

Bunuelos (Yuca Fritters)

deep fried yuca fritters topped with a sweet cinnamon sauce

US$6.90