Menu

APPETIZERS / APERITIVOS

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BRASAS TRÍO — $20
A trio of fire-grilled skewers with shrimp, marinated arrachera steak, and chicken, seasoned with Mexican spices. Served with one of our house sauces.

AGUACHILE VERDE — $19
Fresh shrimp marinated in lime and green chili, tossed with cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Served with house made chips.

ELOTES ARTESANAL — $12
A trio of elotes halves slathered in creamy mayo, topped with aged cheese and a dust of chile piquín.

AGUACHILE DE PRIME RIBEYE — $23
Thinly sliced ribeye marinated in our signature black aguachile sauce, crafted with soy, citrus, and smoky chiles. Topped with crisp cucumber, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

CAMARONES PACÍFICO — $20
Crisp bites topped with creamy guacamole and shrimp seasoned in our exclusive house sauce, seared on the grill.

TOSTADITAS DE TINGA — $15
Small crispy tortillas spread with mayonnaise and black beans, topped with fresh lettuce and shredded chicken slow-cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a hint of chipotle. Finished with a drizzle of cream and sprinkled with cheese.

CEVICHE DE CAMARÓN — $18
Fresh shrimp cured in lime juice, mixed with tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, serrano pepper, chili piquín, and avocado. Served with crackers.

OSTIONES DE LA COSTA — $27 (Plain Oysters — $19)
Half dozen fire-grilled oysters topped with a savory garlic-herb compound butter and melted Parmesan.

GUACAMOLE ARTESANAL — $13 (Add Crispy Pork Belly +$7)
Small-batch guacamole made with premium avocados, tossed with garden-fresh vegetables and finished with citrus notes and sea salt. Authentically prepared, incredibly fresh.

PAPAS SIGNATURE RIVERA — $14
Serving of fries served the chef's way.

QUESO FUNDIDO — $15
Chihuahua queso with savory Mexican chorizo, served with artisanal corn tortillas.

PAPAS TARASCAS — $14
Crispy gold potato topped with handcrafted with mexican cream, corn and crumbled queso fresco. Finished with pickled red onions and a drizzle of signature tarasca chili oil.

TRÍO MEXICANO — $15
A trio of handcrafted guacamole, creamy cheese dip, and our signature black refried beans. Accompanied by golden corn chips.

SOUP OF THE DAY — $8
Ask about our soup of the day.

 

ICONS OF MEXICO / ICONOS DE MÉXICO

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RIVERA'S GRAND GRILL SELECTION — Steak $25 | Chicken $24 | Shrimp $28 | Mixed $30 | Tropical Style $35
Choice of protein over a bed of sautéed peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

PARRILLADA PREMIUM — $85
Arrachera steak, ribeye, and shrimp. Features chorizo, grilled garden vegetables, rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and tortillas.

MOLE DE LA CASA — $28
An authentic masterpiece crafted with a careful selection of dried chiles, spices, sesame seeds, and Mexican chocolate, to achieve a deep, balanced flavor. Served over chicken with Mexican rice and tortillas.

CARNITAS MICHOACANAS — $30
Carnitas, slow-braised until tender and crisp at the edges. Topped with pico de gallo and onions, served with salsa and corn tortillas.

ENCHILADAS MEXICANAS — $22
Four corn enchiladas with chicken, potatoes, beans, and queso fresco, topped with salsa, Mexican cream, queso fresco, and fresh herbs.

CHILES EN NOGADA HERENCIA MEXICANA — $36
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with tender shredded pork, fruits, and aromatic spices. Lightly battered and topped with silky walnut cream sauce, finished with fresh pomegranate seeds and parsley.

CHILE RELLENO — $20
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with melted cheese, lightly battered, and topped with house salsa. Served with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas.

CHILE VERDE — $24
Tender chunks of pork, slow-cooked in a sauce of fire-roasted tomatillos, cilantro, and garlic. Served with rice, beans, and artisanal tortillas.

BIRRIA DON LUIS — $30
An authentic Mexican classic featuring beef brisket braised in guajillo and ancho chile adobo. Served in a savory broth topped with cilantro and diced onions, accompanied by corn tortillas and a lime wedge.

TAMALES DE POLLO A LA ANTIGUA — $18
Traditional steamed tamales filled with tender chicken breast. Finished with Mexican cream as well as roja and verde house-made salsas.

HUARACHE — $18
Traditional grilled corn masa topped with refried beans and your choice of chicken or steak. Finished with crisp lettuce, queso fresco, Mexican cream, and house-made salsa verde.

FLAUTAS DE POLLO — $20
Crispy tortillas filled with chicken, golden-fried to perfection. Served with a traditional salsa, Mexican cream, avocado, and queso fresco.

QUESABIRRIAS — $27
Three crispy corn tortillas filled with slow-braised beef and melted cheese, served with rich consommé for dipping.

PECHUGA RELLENA A LA CREMA — $36
Tender chicken breast wrapped in ham and melted cheese, smothered in a rich cream sauce. Served with white rice and light tropical salad.

POLLO AZTECA — $28
Grilled chicken breast layered with spiced chorizo and drenched in rich, melted cheese sauce. Served with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas.

MAR Y TIERRA — $40
Tender grilled chicken breast and succulent shrimp sautéed with onions and mushrooms, all smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. Served with rice.

SIGNATURE STEAKS / CORTES DE CARNE EXCLUSIVOS

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RIVERA'S RIBEYE — $69
A premium cut of ribeye seasoned with a traditional Mexican spice rub and seared over an open flame for a perfect outer crust and succulent interior. Served with a baked potato with queso fundido and chorizo on top and our signature roasted corn on the cob.

NEW YORK STRIP — $62
Spice-rubbed New York Strip seared over an open flame. Served with a baked potato with queso fundido and chorizo on top and our signature roasted corn on the cob.

CARNE ASADA — $32
Arrachera steak marinated in traditional Mexican spices and grilled to achieve a delicious outer sear with a succulent, juicy interior. Served with refried black beans, guacamole, grilled onions, and cactus.

OUR TACO SELECTION

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TACOS RIVERA'S — $35
Ribeye nestled inside three crispy cheese crusts. Served on artisanal tortillas with onions, cilantro, and green and red salsas.

TACOS DE CAMARÓN — $28
Three tacos featuring sautéed spiced shrimp, topped with crunchy shredded cabbage and fresh pico de gallo. Finished with a drizzle of our creamy chipotle sauce.

TACOS DEL PATRON — $28
A trio of arrachera steak tacos on artisanal tortillas. Garnished with caramelized onions and avocado. Served with a red and green salsa.

TACOS DE WALLEYE — $28
Three tacos featuring spice-rubbed grilled fish fillets, shredded cabbage and pico de gallo. Completed with a drizzle of creamy chipotle sauce.

TACOS DE BAJA — $27
Three artisanal tortillas filled with your selection of deep-fried shrimp or walleye, featuring a perfect golden crunch over a smooth mayo base. Garnished with crisp shredded cabbage and fresh pico de gallo, finished with a drizzle of our creamy chipotle sauce.

TACOS DE LENGUA — $27
A traditional Mexican delicacy featuring beef tongue braised until perfectly juicy and tender. Nestled in three artisanal corn tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro and onions. Served with a side of house-made salsa.

TACOS DE BIRRIA — $24 (Consommé +$2)
Tender, juicy beef slow-cooked for hours in a rich consommé of dried chiles and aromatic spices. Served on three artisanal tortillas with fresh cilantro and onions.

TACOS TRADICIONAL — Steak $24 | Chicken $22 | Al Pastor $22 | Chorizo $22 | Carnitas $22
Three artisanal tortillas filled with your choice of premium protein. Topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and served with a side of house-made salsa.

FROM THE SEA / MARISCOS

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TROPICAL SALMON DE LA CASA — $39
Premium 10oz salmon fillet seared to perfection and glazed in a silky, house-made tropical mango sauce. A vibrant dish offering the perfect balance of sweet and savory notes. Served with fluffy white rice and a citrus-infused garden salad.

CAMARONES A LA DIABLA — $35
Tender shrimp simmered in a rich, bold red chili reduction. A sophisticated heat that highlights the smokiness of the seafood. Accompanied by white rice and citrus-infused garden salad.

FILETE ZARANDEADO DEL PACÍFICO — $45
Red Snapper fillet basted in a robust 'Zarandeado' adobo and seared over an open flame for a deep, smoky finish. A light and flavorful entrée paired with fragrant white rice and citrus-infused garden salad.

CÓCTEL DE CAMARÓN — $27
Fresh shrimp in a tomato and lime sauce with avocado and a touch of our house-made salsa negra. Served chilled with artisanal tostadas or saltine crackers.

CAMARONES AL AJILLO — $28
Shrimp sautéed in a rich butter sauce with red chili, guajillo peppers, and a touch of fresh lemon, finished with fine herbs. Served with fluffy white rice, a citrus-infused garden salad, and warm tortillas.

SALADS / ENSALADAS

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SERENA'S CAESAR SALAD — $18 (Chicken +$6 | Steak +$8 | Shrimp +$8)
A Tijuana original, crisp romaine hearts tossed in house-made Caesar dressing, finished with aged Parmesan curls and golden croutons. Ask about our open-flame seared option!

ENSALADA FRESCA DEL CAMPO MEXICANO — $16 (Chicken +$3 | Salmon +$4)
A vibrant spring mix and fresh berries, topped with goat cheese and pecans and finished with vinaigrette.

SIDES / GUARNICIONES 

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CHIPS AND SALSA — $3

PICO DE GALLO — $5

GRILLED JALAPEÑOS AND ONIONS — $5

REFRIED BLACK BEANS — $5

CHEESE DIP — $7

SPANISH OR WHITE RICE — $5

CORN OR FLOUR TORTILLAS — $4

SLICED AVOCADO — $5

DESSERTS

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FLAN — $14
Our signature house-made custard, baked to velvety-smooth perfection with fragrant Mexican vanilla and notes of coffee. Drenched in a rich, golden amber caramel sauce. A timeless Mexican masterpiece.

PASTEL DE TRES LECHES — $14
A light and airy sponge cake soaked in a rich three-milk blend, topped with smooth whipped cream and a hint of vanilla.

CHONGOS ZAMORANOS — $12
A traditional treasure from Michoacán, featuring whole milk curds slowly infused in a crystal-clear cinnamon and piloncillo syrup.

CHURROS — $15
Freshly made artisanal churros, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Served with a side of vanilla ice cream, strawberry, and raspberry fruit.

BIÓNICO DE FRUTAS — $12
A generous mix of fresh fruit topped with sweet cream, shredded coconut, crunchy granola, and fresh banana slices.

FRIED ICE CREAM — $12
Vanilla ice cream, flash-fried for a golden, crispy shell while remaining frozen inside. Drizzled with rich chocolate sauce and served with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a touch of mint.

TEQUILA LIME CHEESECAKE — $14
Creamy cheesecake infused with reposado tequila and fresh lime zest, finished with house-made reposado tequila whipped cream and touch of sea salt.

KIDS MENU

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GRILLED CHICKEN STRIPS — $9
Grilled chicken strips served with red rice or fries.

GRILLED STEAK POPS — $10
Grilled steak bites served with rice and beans.

MINI QUESADILLAS — $9
A cheese quesadilla in a flour tortilla, served with red rice or fries.

CHICKEN AND RICE — $10
Mexican-style rice served with grilled chicken and cheese dip.

MINI BIÓNICO — $10
Fresh fruit with sweet cream, shredded coconut, and granola. Contains nuts.

SINCRONIZADA — $10
Flour tortillas filled with ham and cheese, grilled until golden. Served with red rice or fries.

LUNCH EXPERIENCE / EXPERIENCIA DE ALMUERZO

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OMELET DE CHORIZO Y QUESO — $16
An omelet stuffed with house-seasoned chorizo sausage, cheddar cheese, green peppers, and onions. Garnished with jalapeño and diced tomatoes, then topped with white cheese sauce. Served with a side of black beans and home style potatoes.

OMELET A LA MEXICANA — $16
An omelet stuffed with sautéed tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños, blended with melted house cheese. Finished with fresh tomato and a touch of Mexican cream. Served with a side of black beans and home style potatoes.

OMELET VERDE — $17
An omelet filled with sautéed spinach, onion and cheddar cheese. Finished with fresh avocado slices and a light mexican cream drizzle. Served with a side of black beans and home style potatoes.

OMELET QUESO Y JAMÓN — $16
An omelet filled with ham and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of black beans and home-style potatoes.

CHILAQUILES DE LA CASA — Classic $16 | Egg $18 | Chicken $19 | Steak $20
Crispy tortilla chips simmered in your choice of vibrant red or green salsa. Topped with cool crema, crumbled queso fresco, thinly sliced onions and avocado.

ARRACHERA CON HUEVOS — $22
Tender grilled arrachera steak paired with scrambled eggs sautéed with fresh tomato, onion, and jalapeño. Served with savory black beans, red rice, a house salsa, and warm tortillas.

HUEVO A LA MEXICANA — $16
Fresh eggs scrambled with tomatoes, crisp white onions, and sautéed jalapeño peppers. A flavorful classic served with black refried beans and artisanal corn tortillas.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS — $16
Two fresh eggs any style on a tortilla, topped with our house-made ranchera sauce, served with refried black beans and garnished with queso fresco.

HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS — $16
Two eggs served 'divorced style' over artisan tortillas with contrasting red and green salsas, divided by signature creamy refried beans and finished with queso fresco.

HUEVOS AL GUSTO — $16 (Chorizo +$3 | Ham +$3 | Bacon +$3)
Two fresh eggs prepared to your liking, served with refried beans and artisan corn tortillas.

ENFRIJOLADAS — $16
Three lightly fried corn tortillas folded and smothered in a creamy, seasoned black bean sauce. Topped with crumbled queso fresco, Mexican cream, avocados, and pickled onions.

BURRITO DE LA MAÑANA — $14
A warm, soft flour tortilla stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory Mexican chorizo, and melty cheese. Served with French fries.

BURRITO AL GUSTO — Steak $18 | Chicken $17 | Chorizo $17 | Chile Relleno $19
A soft flour tortilla filled with beans, rice, shredded cheese, onion, and cilantro, plus your choice of protein. Served with French fries.

QUESADILLA DE LA CASA — Mushrooms $15 | Chicken $16 | Steak $18 | Shrimp $20 | Fajita Style +$2
Artisanal flour tortilla seared on the grill until golden and crisp, filled with melted cheese and your choice of premium protein. Served with sliced avocado, pickled onions, and a house sauce.

RANCHERO BOWL — Chicken $17 | Steak $19 | Shrimp $20 | Fajita Style +$2
Fresh spring mix with authentic pico de gallo, corn kernels, and black beans; topped with grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp garnished with shredded cheese.

ARROZ CON POLLO — Classic $17 | Shrimp $26 | Steak+Shrimp $20
Grilled chicken breast strips served over a bed of our signature house red rice. This elevated classic is perfected with a rich white cheese sauce for a smooth and savory finish. Accompanied by a fresh side salad with sour cream and tomatoes, and artisanal tortillas.

MARGARITA SELECTION 12oz / 27oz

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RIVERA'S RESERVE MARGARITA — $38 Our crowning jewel. Iconic Clase Azul Reposado, Grand Marnier, and hand-pressed citrus. A top-tier agave experience. Executed tableside.

PRESIDENTIAL MARGARITA — $20 / $30 Añejo tequila, Grand Marnier, and fresh hand-pressed lime. Our ultra-premium, oak-forward masterpiece.

DIAMOND MARGARITA — $18 / $28 Premium blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and sea salt.

MEZCAL MARGARITA — $14 / $24 Artisanal Mezcal, fresh lime, and organic agave. Bright, clean, and distinctively smoky.

JALAPEÑO MARGARITA — $13 / $23 House-infused jalapeño tequila, triple sec, and a vibrant, fresh citrus mix. Crisp, fiery, and refreshing.

HABANERO MARGARITA — $13 / $23 House-infused habanero tequila, triple sec, and a sweet-citrus mix. Serious, slow-building heat for the adventurous.

SKINNY MARGARITA — $13 / $23 Clean, crisp, and beautifully minimalist. 100% agave blanco tequila, premium triple sec, and fresh squeezed lime, shaken hard and served elegant and up.

HOUSE MARGARITA — $12 / $22 Our lime margarita house blend made fresh. Available perfectly frozen or classic on the rocks.

 

 

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

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THE PLATINUM PALOMA — $13 Blanco tequila shaken with fresh lime juice and pinch of sea salt. Topped with carbonated grapefruit soda and served in a cantarito with a chili-salt rim.

MEZCAL MULE — $12 Smoky, spicy, and refreshing. Mezcal combined with fresh lime juice, topped with ginger beer, and finished with fresh mint and a lime wedge.

EL CARAJILLO — $13 Rich, frothy, and decadent. Licor 43 shaken hard with freshly pulled hot espresso and a pinch of sea.

RIVERA'S BLANCA SANGRIA — $12 A crisp white wine base elevated with premium blanco tequila. Garnished with a cucumber and fresh mint.

THE HORCHATA MARTINI — $13 Creamy, comforting, and sophisticated. Your choice of vodka or blanco tequila blended with our house-made horchata. Finished with a dusting of cinnamon.

CANTARITO DE LA RIVERA — $14 Blanco tequila layered with a fresh-squeezed citrus trio of orange, grapefruit, and lime juices. Sea salt and mineral water. Served with a bold chili-lime salt rim.

EL VAQUERO OLD FASHIONED — $14 A refined blend of aged tequila and smoky Mezcal, lightly sweetened and laced with orange bitters.

CHARRO OSCURO — $11 A savory classic. Clean blanco tequila and fresh lime juice, lengthened with real-sugar Mexican Coca-Cola. Integrated with a pinch of sea salt to perfectly balance the sweetness.

MEXICAN GIN & TONIC — $11 Botanical, crisp, and aromatic. Premium gin and crisp tonic water, layered with fresh lime and an aromatic bouquet of slapped fresh mint.

TSL (TEQUILA SODA LUIS) — $10 100% agave blanco tequila and fresh lime juice, topped off with heavily carbonated, chilled mineral water and a pinch of sea salt. Clean and traditional.

THE RIVERA MICHELADA — $13 Savory, spicy, and deeply satisfying. Chilled Mexican lager built over a savory house mix of tomato juice, fresh lime, and Mexican spice blends. Served in a Tajín-rimmed glass.

MIMOSA DE LA MAÑANA — $11 Crisp, sparkling wine topped with squeezed orange juice. Perfect for brunch or a fresh start to the evening.

PIÑA COLADA — $13 White rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream shaken with a splash of lime. Garnished with a pineapple wedge and cherry.

 

 

BEER

Draft — $6 Pacífico • Dos Equis Amber • Dos Equis Lager • Modelo Especial • Miller Lite • Coors Light • Blue Moon

Bottles — $5 Corona • Corona Familiar • Modelo Especial • Negra Modelo • Tecate • Victoria • Coors Light • Michelob Ultra • Heineken 0.0

 

 

TEQUILA & MEZCAL SELECTION Served as a standard 1.5 oz pour

BLANCO G4 — $14 Lalo — $15 El Mexicano — $11 Patrón — $13 1800 — $10 Maestro Dobel — $12 Espolón — $10 Gran Centenario Plata — $9

REPOSADO Clase Azul — $42 Casa Dragones — $22 El Mexicano — $13 Tequila Ocho — $16 Casa Maestri — $16 Fortaleza — $24 Maestro Dobel Diamante — $15

AÑEJO Clase Azul Tequila Gold — $85 Don Julio 1942 — $35 José Cuervo Tequila Reserva de la Familia PX — $30 Don Fulano — $28 El Tesoro — $28 Gran Centenario Tequila Cristalino — $18 Don Julio 70 — $22

EXTRA AÑEJO Herradura Selección Suprema — $85 José Cuervo Reserva de la Familia — $50 Maestro Dobel Tequila Cristalino — $45 Gran Centenario Leyenda — $34 Don Fulano Imperial — $40 Volcán De Mi Tierra Tequila Xa — $38

MEZCAL Clase Azul Mezcal Joven Guerrero — $75 Creyente Mezcal Añejo Cristalino — $30 400 Conejos Mezcal Artesanal Añejo — $16 Ilegal Mezcal Joven — $14 Casamigos Mezcal Joven — $15 Del Maguey Vida Mezcal — $12

 

 

WINE SELECTION Our wine selection rotates frequently. Please ask your server for availability.

White and Sparkling Prosecco • Sauvignon Blanc • Chardonnay

Red Pinot Noir • Cabernet Sauvignon