Tia Queta Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Tia Queta Restaurant, where authentic Mexican cuisine meets a vibrant atmosphere in Bethesda. Nestled at 4839 Del Ray Ave, this culinary gem showcases a delightful menu packed with flavors that evoke the heart of Mexico.

Begin your journey with mouthwatering appetizers like Nachos Especiales and Aguacate Relleno, perfectly paired with sides like Trio Guacamole and Grilled Jalapenos. For the main course, dishes such as Pollo en Mole and Puerco Yucateco promise to delight with rich, layered flavors. The rooftop bar offers a serene ambiance, ideal for enjoying high-quality, affordable drinks.

Leave room for more, as the restaurant strives to create an inviting experience that keeps you coming back for more Mexican flavors that feel like home.

Appetizers

Guacamole

Mexico's famous avocado spicy dip.

Tostadas Compuesta

A flat tortilla spread with refried beans and topped with lettuce, shredded beef or chicken, onions, cheese and sour cream with a touch of red sauce.

US$6.95

Queso con Tequila

Cheeses broiled to a bubbly golden brown with chorizo (sausage), mushrooms and tequila.

US$8.95

Queso Fundido

Cheeses broiled to a bubbly golden brown with sausage and spices.

US$7.95

Nachos-Especiales

Nachos with Chicken or Beef.

US$8.95

Nachos

Authentic tortilla chips topped with beans, melted cheeses and jalapenos.

US$5.95

Mejillones Roqueta

Mussels broiled in special chief's butter.

US$8.95

Hongos Campesinos

Mushrooms sauteed in red sauce with onions, garlic and spices.

US$5.95

Frijoles Refritos con Queso y Chorizo

Refried beans with sausage, topped with cheese.

US$6.95

Frijoles Refritos

Famous refried beans.

US$4.95

Ensalada Tropical

Fresh citrus fruit and avocado on a bed of lettuce with house dressing.

US$7.95

Ensalada de la Casa

Green salad with house dressing.

US$5.95

Ceviche de Pescado

Fish marinated in lemon juice with herbs, tomatoes, chiles, onions and olives.

US$7.95

Calamares Fritos

Fried calamares.

US$7.95

Aguacate Relleno

Half an avocado stuffed with baby shrimp in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, coriander and olives.

US$7.95

Pollo Tlacolole

Breast of chicken, cut up and sauteed with onions, mushrooms and oregano.

US$14.95

Pollo en Salsa Verde

Chicken in a pleasantly sharp green tomato sauce.

US$14.95

Pollo Huasteco

Chicken sauteed in chopped jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander.

US$14.95

Pollo Criollo

Chicken sauteed in costeno peppers, garlic, parsley and white wine.

US$14.95

Pollo Campero

Quarter chicken dark meat broiled with garlic, peppers and onions. Served with potatoes.

US$14.95

Pollo Calpulli

Chicken sauteed in white wine and chef's spices.

US$14.95

Pipian Rojo

Chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, coriander and spices.

US$16.95

Mole Verde

Chicken in a sauce of green tomatoes, onions, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and spices.

US$15.95

Mole Bueno

Mexico's national dish-chicken smothered in a unique, elaborately prepared sauce with just a hint of Mexican chocolate.

US$17.95

Fajitas de Pollo

Marinated strips of chicken with green peppers and onions in a zesty tomato sauce. Rice, refried beans, guacamole and warm tortillas.

US$16.95

Chicken

Childrens

Quesadilla Nino

US$7.95

Chicken Tenders

with fruit.

US$8.95

Breaded Fried Shrimp

with french fries.

US$10.95

Juices

Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit.

Iced Tea

Sparkling water

Refrescos

Soft drinks.

Sangria

One-half or full pitcher or by the glass.

Drinks

American Beer

Miller, Miller Light

Sharps (non-alcoholic)

Budweiser/Lite

Sierra Nevada

Dos Equis (XX)

Bohemia

Tecate

Carta Blanca

Pacifio

Corona

Negra Modelo

Sol

Mexican Beer

Cocktails

Margarita

Tia Queta Special Margarita (the very best)

Strawberry Margarita

Peach Margarita

Banana Margarita

Pina Colada

Daiquiri

Mojitos

Vina Sol, white

Sangre de Toro, red

Concha y Toro, Chardonnay

Concha y Toro, Merlot

White Zinfandel

House wine

glass, carafe, half carafe. Ask your waiter for other selections.

Wine

Hot Drinks

Te de Manzanilla

Camomile Tea.

Te de Hierbabuena

Mint Tea.

Champurrado

Atole with chocolate.

Atole

Chocolate Mexicano

Cafe de Olla

Coffee prepared with orange, cinnamon, lemon, cloves and a shot of Mexican Liqueur.

Cafe con Leche

Coffee with steamed milk.

Cafe o Te

Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino or Tea.

Puntas de Filete

Pieces of N.Y. Strip in a Mexican red sauce.

US$17.95

Puerco Yucateco

Chunks of pork in a sauce of garlic, onions, tomatoes, bitter oranges, vinegar and axiote (Mexican herb)...Yacatan style.

US$18.95

Puerco en Adobo

Slices of roast pork in a spicy sauce (hot).

US$18.95

New York Strip Steak con Salsa Verde

14 oz. charcoal broiled N.Y. Strip with onions, green peppers, oregano and a topping of green tomato sauce, rice and beans.

US$25.95

New York Strip a la Mexicana

N.Y. Strip in a hot sauce of tomatoes, onions, garlic, coriander and jalapeno peppers.

US$25.95

Filete Criollo

N.Y. Strip in a sauce of tomatoes, herbs and cream with a sizzling cheese topping.

US$19.95

Fajitas de Res o de Puerco

Tender slices of marinated beef or pork with green peppers and onions in a zesty tomato sauce. Rice, refried beans, guacamole, and warm tortillas.

US$17.95

Fajitas Combinacion (for two)

Chicken and beef fajitas. Pork and beef fajitas.

US$29.95

Costillas de Puerco

Pork ribs with pico de gallo and frijoles charros (whole black beans with onions).

US$16.95

Cordero Sureno

Slices of lamb in a mild sauce of vegetables and spices.

US$17.95

Cordero Primal

Shank of lamb in a zesty sauce of vegetables and spices.

US$19.95

Carnitas

Deep fried pieces of lean pork with pico de gallo.

US$18.95

Carne Zapoteca

N.Y. Strip with Mexican rice, an enchilada, a chile relleno and tamale.

US$20.95

Carne Enchilada

Slices of pork marinated in vinegar and spices, including red chile, and grilled.

US$18.95

Carne Asada

N.Y. Strip with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole and an enchilada.

US$20.95

Agujas a la Monterey

Skewered pieces of N.Y. Strip, onions, bacon and green peppers in a little bit of Mexican red sauce.

US$19.95

Meat

Seafood

Scallops Tia Queta

Jumbo scallops with onions, peppers, olives, lemon and spices.

US$20.95

Pez Espada con Mejillones

Fresh swordfish and mussels sauteed with tomatoes, shallots, onions, spices and a hint of brandy.

US$24.95

Pescado Yucateco

Fresh flounder in a sauce of garlic, onions, tomatoes, bitter oranges, vinegar and axiote (Mexican herb)...Yucatan style.

US$17.95

Pescado a la Veracruzana

Fresh flounder in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, olives and capers.

US$17.95

Pescado Tia Queta

Fresh flounder sauteed with onions, peppers, olives, lemon and spices.

US$16.95

Pescado Papatzul

Fresh flounder sauteed with white wine, herbs and garlic.

US$17.95

Pescado a la Mexicana

Fresh flounder in a Mexican sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.

US$16.95

Pescado Longano

Fresh flounder with salad. (Our low cal special. Broiled fresh filet of flounder with green salad.)

US$16.95

Pescado Frito con Ensalada

Deep-fried fish of the day with garlic, served with green salad.

US$21.95

Pescado Caporal

Fresh flounder poached with onions, chile and spices.

US$16.95

Fajitas de Camaron

Shrimp marinated in lemon juices and spices, sauteed with green peppers and onions in a green tomato sauce. Rice, refried beans, guacamole and warm tortillas.

US$18.95

Camarones a la Veracruzana

Jumbo shrimp sauteed with a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, red peppers, garlic, olives and capers.

US$18.95

Camarones Tia Queta

Jumbo shrimp sauteed with lemon, onions, peppers, olives and spices.

US$18.95

Camarones Rojos

Jumbo shrimp in a pungent sauce of red chile, herbs and garlic.

US$18.95

Camarones Papatzul

Jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine, herbs and garlic.

US$18.95

Camarones a la Mexicana

Jumbo shrimp in a Mexican sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.

US$18.95

Camarones con Chipotle y Pina

Jumbo shrimp in chipotle pepper sauce with pineapple.

US$19.95

Camarones Cancun

Jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon, spicy green or red tomato sauce.

US$19.95

Grilled Jalapenos

US$1.95

Beans

US$1.95

Rice

US$1.95

Cheese

US$1.25

Trio Guacamole/Cheese/Sour Cream

US$2.95

Guacamole

Mexico's famous avocado dip (spicy).

US$6.95

Sides

Soup

Sopa de Tortilla

Slices of fried tortilla in chicken broth, with tomato garnished with red chile, avocado and cheese.

US$4.95

Sopa de Res

Beef, potatoes, vegetables in broth with coriander.

US$6.95

Sopa de Pozole

Hominy and pork soup.

US$5.95

Sopa de Pollo

Chicken, potatoes, vegetables in broth with coriander.

US$6.50

Sopa de Frijoles Negros

Whole black bean soup with onions, shallots and coriander.

US$4.95

Crema de Frijoles Negros

Cream of black bean soup with shallots, garlic, onion and sherry.

US$5.95

Sopa del Dia

Ask us about today's soup.

US$5.95

Sopa de Camaron

A creamy soup with a base of shrimp, shallots, vegetables and a hint of brandy.

US$5.95

Sopa de Ajo

Chicken broth seasoned to perfection with garlic, onions and tomatoes.

US$4.95

Tamales

Corn meal dough filled with chicken in a red or green mole sauce, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.

US$13.95

Tacos Roquetas

Rolled tortillas filled with shredded beef or chicken with three different sauces: red chile, green tomato, sour cream, shredded cheese on top, served with rice and refried beans.

US$13.95

Entomatadas

Layered tortillas with sauce of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and peppers, chicken or cheese.

US$13.95

Enfrijoladas

Layered tortillas with black bean sauce and parmesan cheese. Chicken, beef or cheese.

US$13.95

Enchiladas Verdes

Folded tortilla with shredded chicken in a spicy green tomato sauce, melted cheese and sour cream on top, served with rice.

US$14.95

Enchiladas Vegetarianas

Folded tortillas with vegetables and spices.

US$12.95

Enchiladas Suizas

Folded tortillas filled with shredded chicken in a mild sauce of tomatoes, sour cream and herbs, served with rice.

US$13.95

Enchiladas Rancheras

Folded tortilla with shredded chicken or beef in a tomato, onion and chile sauce, melted cheese and sour cream on top, served with rice.

US$13.95

Enchiladas de Mole

Folded tortillas filled with chicken in Mexico's famous sauce with a hint of chocolate, served with rice.

US$14.95

Enchiladas Marineras

Folded enchiladas filled with baby shrimp and fish in a ranchera sauce.

US$15.95

Chiles Rellenos

Poblano chiles stuffed with cheese, fried in a light batter of egg whites, served in a sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.

US$15.95

Typical Dishes