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A Family Legacy 15 Years in the Making

After nearly 15 years of building a reputation as one of the coziest places in Forest Hill to enjoy fresh-made tamales and authentic Mexican cuisine, Mi Tierra is proud to bring that same family legacy to Alexandria. Here, you'll find a family carrying on a tradition of homemade recipes set in a space that'll make you feel like you're in Mom's kitchen the moment you walk in. Reviewers call it "absolutely adorable" with "the best Mexican food in Alexandria" — and we're just getting started. From the Mama's Award-Winning Tamales to sizzling fajita skillets, every dish is made with the love and craft that only 15 years of perfecting recipes can bring.

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Our Menu

Dips

Queso Fundido

Melted queso topped with our homemade chorizo, grilled onions and bell peppers. Served with chips or soft corn or flour tortilla.

$13.30
Guacamole

Freshly prepared guacamole — creamy, chunky, and perfectly seasoned. Reviewers say it's "excellent."

$5.30+
Queso

Our signature house queso, smooth and perfectly seasoned. Best chips-and-dip in Alexandria, hands down.

$5.30+
Pico de Gallo

Fresh-chopped tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. House-made daily, bright and bold.

$5.30
Queso con Carne

Classic queso loaded with seasoned ground beef. A heartier dip for the whole table.

$6.65+

Appetizers

Mama's Award Winning Tamale

The dish that started it all. 15 years of perfected homemade tamales, just like Mama made them. The best in Central Louisiana — guests drive from hours away for these.

$9.30+
Empanadas

Two flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and served with house sauce. Golden, crispy, and deeply satisfying.

$10.65
Elote Callejero

Woodfire grilled corn topped with Mexican-inspired flavor. Street corn done exactly right — smoky, creamy, and packed with seasoning.

$10.65
Mi Tierra Flatbread

Topped with our southwest sauce, shredded beef, pico de gallo, sliced avocado and queso fresco. A signature starter you won't find anywhere else.

$13.30
Traditional Nachos

Individually prepared chips topped with beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo and your choice of grilled chicken or fajita steak. Served with sour cream and guacamole.

$13.30

Nachos

Cheese Nacho

Our delicious chips loaded with nothing but melted cheese. Simple and totally addictive.

$5.99+
Veggie Nacho

Zucchini, squash, carrots, mushrooms, grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, jalapeños & cheese. Colorful and delicious.

$6.65+
Ground Beef Nacho

Crispy chips topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. A hearty, satisfying classic.

$6.65+
Fajita Style Nachos

Topped with fajita steak, grilled onions, bell peppers & cheese. The sizzle flavor of a fajita, on chips.

$8.65+
Supreme Nacho

You can't go wrong — refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, melted cheese, sour cream, jalapeño and ground beef. The full works.

$8.65+

Soups & Salads

Poblano Soup

Roasted poblano pepper made into a creamy soup, topped with cheese and sour cream. A unique and warming bowl.

$5.30+
Charro Beans

Traditional Mexican charro beans — smoky, brothy, and full of flavor. Try them with a side of rice.

$5.30+
Mexican Burger

Housemade chorizo, cheese, bacon, salchicha, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado & jalapeño. Served with fries. A serious burger.

$15.99
Chicken Tortilla Soup

Classic Mexican chicken tortilla soup — bold, rich broth with crispy strips, chicken, and the works.

$5.30+
Mi Tierra House Salad

Mixed greens, cabbage, tomatoes, sliced carrots, sliced avocado and jicama. Add grilled chicken for an upcharge.

$10.65
Traditional Burger

Homemade burger with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pickles, mustard, mayo & ketchup. Served with fries.

$13.30
Chili

Hearty, deeply seasoned chili made in-house. Warming, bold, and satisfying.

$5.30+
Torta Cubana

A classic Cuban sandwich pressed to perfection with Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles. Served with fried plantain. Unique and outstanding.

$15.99+

Classics

Street Tacos

3 tacos made with your choice of meat served with flour or corn tortilla. Simple, authentic, and absolutely delicious.

$11.99
Enchiladas

Topped with our homemade enchilada sauce and queso. Part of the legendary Mi Tierra plate combo.

$11.99+
Quesadilla

A grilled flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat and melted cheese. Classic comfort, done beautifully.

$11.99+
Tacos Al Carbon

Marinated steak topped with fresh cilantro and onions, with your choice of flour or corn tortilla. The real deal.

$11.99
Chimichanga

A flour tortilla fried with your choice of veggies, chicken, beef or shrimp. Topped with cheese sauce.

$11.99+
Taco Salad

A homemade crisp taco bowl filled with chopped lettuce, beans, shredded cheese, tomato, sour cream, jalapeños and your choice of meat.

$11.99+
Pressed Burrito

Loaded with beans, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and your choice of meat. Pressed golden and crispy.

$11.99+
Chile Relleno

A large poblano pepper stuffed with your choice of meat, topped with homemade ranchero sauce or queso sauce.

$11.99+
Tostada Plate

Two tostadas topped with beans, lettuce, pico and cheese with your choice of meat.

$11.99

Entrees

Mi Tierra

The ultimate combo: 1 of Mama's award-winning tamales, 1 house enchilada and your choice of 1 crispy or soft taco. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

$13.30
Don Chevo

3 fajita-style enchiladas garnished with grilled onions and bell peppers, topped with enchilada sauce and drizzled with queso.

$13.30+
Pescado A La Veracruzana

Red snapper cooked in a traditional Veracruz sauce, served with veggies and special white rice. An authentic regional Mexican masterpiece.

$23.95
Flautas

Your choice of beef or chicken flautas garnished with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole.

$13.30
La Dona

3 of our award-winning tamales. For the tamale lover who doesn't want to share. Reviewers say these are "bomb."

$11.99
Pollo a La Agustina

2 marinated chicken breasts topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms and pepper jack cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato wedge and sour cream.

$17.29
Fried Avocado Tacos

2 fried avocado tacos topped with green and purple cabbage, pico de gallo, jalapeño ranch and a lime wedge. Creative and delicious.

$13.30
Tony's Special

2 beef enchiladas and 1 soft bistec taco. A satisfying, hearty plate that regulars keep coming back for.

$13.30
Mole

One of Mexico's most traditional dishes — several chiles, spices and a hint of chocolate served over sliced chicken breast with lettuce, rice and tortilla.

$15.99
Fajita Bowl

A combination of rice, grilled veggies, and your choice of meat. All the fajita flavor in a bowl.

$13.30+

Fajita Skillet

Chicken Fajita

Traditional chicken fajitas, served with rice, beans, side salad, sour cream, shredded cheese and your choice of tortillas.

$18.65
Combo Fajita

Combination fajitas with two meats, served with rice, beans, side salad, sour cream, shredded cheese and your choice of tortillas.

$22.60+
Rodriguez Fajita

Thin-sliced flank steak, served with rice, beans, side salad, sour cream, shredded cheese and your choice of tortillas.

$25.29
Jumbo Fajitas

A perfect split for two — massive fajita portion served with rice, beans, side salad, sour cream, shredded cheese and your choice of tortillas.

$33.25+
Beef Fajita

Traditional steak fajitas, served with rice, beans, side salad, sour cream, shredded cheese and your choice of tortillas.

$19.95
Martinez Fajitas

Our combination fajitas with ALL three meats — chicken, beef and shrimp. Served with all the sides. The full experience.

$25.29
Shrimp Fajita

Traditional shrimp fajitas, served with rice, beans, side salad, sour cream, shredded cheese and your choice of tortillas.

$21.29

Kids

Kid's Cheese Quesadilla

A perfectly simple grilled cheese quesadilla for the little ones. Mild and melty.

$3.99+
Kid's Chicken Strips

Crispy, tender chicken strips — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for younger diners.

$7.99
Kid's Enchilada

A kid-sized enchilada with homemade sauce. Introducing young palates to authentic Mexican flavor.

$7.99
Kid's Hamburger

A classic junior-sized burger for the little ones who want to keep it simple.

$9.30
Kid's Taco

Your choice of 1 crispy or soft taco. Kid-friendly and delicious.

$7.99
Rice & Beans

A simple and satisfying side plate of rice and beans. Great for kids or as an add-on.

$6.65

Sides

Chips & Salsa Dinner

House-made chips and homemade salsa. Reviewers say the salsa is "AMAZING" — even non-salsa lovers are converted.

$5.30+
Fried Plantains

Sweet and golden fried plantains. The perfect side to complement any plate.

$5.32
Homemade Salsa

The house salsa that gets all the rave reviews. Made fresh, bold, and unique.

$2.65+
Rice

Flavorful Mexican rice — reviewers specifically call it out as exceptional compared to other Mexican restaurants.

$3.99
Grilled Veggies

Zucchini, carrots, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms — grilled and seasoned beautifully.

$5.32
Beans

House refried beans or black beans — slow cooked and deeply seasoned.

$3.99

Hours

Mon11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SunClosed - Closed

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What People Say

"I'd say this will easily be the best Mexican restaurant in Alexandria. The chips and salsa are the bomb — perfect temp, thin, crispy and not greasy. The tamale was my favorite part. Very good flavor on the rice too."

— TripAdvisor Reviewer, Tripadvisor · 5 stars

"Super nice and welcoming restaurant. The nachos were absolutely amazing. I am not a big fan of salsa but theirs is actually AMAZING. Can't wait to eat there again honestly."

— K. Alexis, Google · 5 stars

"Tamales are bomb. El pastor has a great spicy sauce that comes with it. Service and atmosphere was wonderful. This place is something special."

— Jess, Google · 5 stars

"My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Food and service is always top notch. I have eaten here several times and never had a problem."

— Regular Guest, USARestaurants · 5 stars

"Good food, great service. From margaritas on the rocks to the sizzling Molcajete Fajita and flavorful Quesadillas — the flavors dance on the palate. An unforgettable experience."

— Restaurantji Review, Restaurantji · 5 stars

"Not normally a tamale person but I've heard good things from the Forest Hill location. I ordered the Mi Tierra plate — the tamale was incredible. This place was absolutely adorable"

— Local Diner, Tripadvisor · 5 stars

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