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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

Kids

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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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