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.
Queso con Tequila
Cheeses broiled to a bubbly golden brown with chorizo (sausage), mushrooms and tequila.
Queso Fundido
Cheeses broiled to a bubbly golden brown with sausage and spices.
Nachos-Especiales
Nachos with Chicken or Beef.
Nachos
Authentic tortilla chips topped with beans, melted cheeses and jalapenos.
Mejillones Roqueta
Mussels broiled in special chief's butter.
Hongos Campesinos
Mushrooms sauteed in red sauce with onions, garlic and spices.
Frijoles Refritos con Queso y Chorizo
Refried beans with sausage, topped with cheese.
Frijoles Refritos
Famous refried beans.
Ensalada Tropical
Fresh citrus fruit and avocado on a bed of lettuce with house dressing.
Ensalada de la Casa
Green salad with house dressing.
Ceviche de Pescado
Fish marinated in lemon juice with herbs, tomatoes, chiles, onions and olives.
Calamares Fritos
Fried calamares.
Aguacate Relleno
Half an avocado stuffed with baby shrimp in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, coriander and olives.
Pollo Tlacolole
Breast of chicken, cut up and sauteed with onions, mushrooms and oregano.
Pollo en Salsa Verde
Chicken in a pleasantly sharp green tomato sauce.
Pollo Huasteco
Chicken sauteed in chopped jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander.
Pollo Criollo
Chicken sauteed in costeno peppers, garlic, parsley and white wine.
Pollo Campero
Quarter chicken dark meat broiled with garlic, peppers and onions. Served with potatoes.
Pollo Calpulli
Chicken sauteed in white wine and chef's spices.
Pipian Rojo
Chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, coriander and spices.
Mole Verde
Chicken in a sauce of green tomatoes, onions, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and spices.
Mole Bueno
Mexico's national dish-chicken smothered in a unique, elaborately prepared sauce with just a hint of Mexican chocolate.
Fajitas de Pollo
Marinated strips of chicken with green peppers and onions in a zesty tomato sauce. Rice, refried beans, guacamole and warm tortillas.
Chicken
Childrens
Quesadilla Nino
Chicken Tenders
with fruit.
Breaded Fried Shrimp
with french fries.
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.
Puerco Yucateco
Chunks of pork in a sauce of garlic, onions, tomatoes, bitter oranges, vinegar and axiote (Mexican herb)...Yacatan style.
Puerco en Adobo
Slices of roast pork in a spicy sauce (hot).
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.
New York Strip a la Mexicana
N.Y. Strip in a hot sauce of tomatoes, onions, garlic, coriander and jalapeno peppers.
Filete Criollo
N.Y. Strip in a sauce of tomatoes, herbs and cream with a sizzling cheese topping.
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.
Fajitas Combinacion (for two)
Chicken and beef fajitas. Pork and beef fajitas.
Costillas de Puerco
Pork ribs with pico de gallo and frijoles charros (whole black beans with onions).
Cordero Sureno
Slices of lamb in a mild sauce of vegetables and spices.
Cordero Primal
Shank of lamb in a zesty sauce of vegetables and spices.
Carnitas
Deep fried pieces of lean pork with pico de gallo.
Carne Zapoteca
N.Y. Strip with Mexican rice, an enchilada, a chile relleno and tamale.
Carne Enchilada
Slices of pork marinated in vinegar and spices, including red chile, and grilled.
Carne Asada
N.Y. Strip with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole and an enchilada.
Agujas a la Monterey
Skewered pieces of N.Y. Strip, onions, bacon and green peppers in a little bit of Mexican red sauce.
Meat
Seafood
Scallops Tia Queta
Jumbo scallops with onions, peppers, olives, lemon and spices.
Pez Espada con Mejillones
Fresh swordfish and mussels sauteed with tomatoes, shallots, onions, spices and a hint of brandy.
Pescado Yucateco
Fresh flounder in a sauce of garlic, onions, tomatoes, bitter oranges, vinegar and axiote (Mexican herb)...Yucatan style.
Pescado a la Veracruzana
Fresh flounder in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, olives and capers.
Pescado Tia Queta
Fresh flounder sauteed with onions, peppers, olives, lemon and spices.
Pescado Papatzul
Fresh flounder sauteed with white wine, herbs and garlic.
Pescado a la Mexicana
Fresh flounder in a Mexican sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.
Pescado Longano
Fresh flounder with salad. (Our low cal special. Broiled fresh filet of flounder with green salad.)
Pescado Frito con Ensalada
Deep-fried fish of the day with garlic, served with green salad.
Pescado Caporal
Fresh flounder poached with onions, chile and spices.
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.
Camarones a la Veracruzana
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, red peppers, garlic, olives and capers.
Camarones Tia Queta
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with lemon, onions, peppers, olives and spices.
Camarones Rojos
Jumbo shrimp in a pungent sauce of red chile, herbs and garlic.
Camarones Papatzul
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine, herbs and garlic.
Camarones a la Mexicana
Jumbo shrimp in a Mexican sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.
Camarones con Chipotle y Pina
Jumbo shrimp in chipotle pepper sauce with pineapple.
Camarones Cancun
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon, spicy green or red tomato sauce.
Grilled Jalapenos
Beans
Rice
Cheese
Trio Guacamole/Cheese/Sour Cream
Guacamole
Mexico's famous avocado dip (spicy).
Sides
Soup
Sopa de Tortilla
Slices of fried tortilla in chicken broth, with tomato garnished with red chile, avocado and cheese.
Sopa de Res
Beef, potatoes, vegetables in broth with coriander.
Sopa de Pozole
Hominy and pork soup.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken, potatoes, vegetables in broth with coriander.
Sopa de Frijoles Negros
Whole black bean soup with onions, shallots and coriander.
Crema de Frijoles Negros
Cream of black bean soup with shallots, garlic, onion and sherry.
Sopa del Dia
Ask us about today's soup.
Sopa de Camaron
A creamy soup with a base of shrimp, shallots, vegetables and a hint of brandy.
Sopa de Ajo
Chicken broth seasoned to perfection with garlic, onions and tomatoes.
Tamales
Corn meal dough filled with chicken in a red or green mole sauce, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
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.
Entomatadas
Layered tortillas with sauce of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and peppers, chicken or cheese.
Enfrijoladas
Layered tortillas with black bean sauce and parmesan cheese. Chicken, beef or cheese.
Enchiladas Verdes
Folded tortilla with shredded chicken in a spicy green tomato sauce, melted cheese and sour cream on top, served with rice.
Enchiladas Vegetarianas
Folded tortillas with vegetables and spices.
Enchiladas Suizas
Folded tortillas filled with shredded chicken in a mild sauce of tomatoes, sour cream and herbs, served with rice.
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.
Enchiladas de Mole
Folded tortillas filled with chicken in Mexico's famous sauce with a hint of chocolate, served with rice.
Enchiladas Marineras
Folded enchiladas filled with baby shrimp and fish in a ranchera sauce.
Chiles Rellenos
Poblano chiles stuffed with cheese, fried in a light batter of egg whites, served in a sauce of tomatoes, onions and spices.