Ever since our opening in 2013 Lucha Cantina has worked toward our mission of bringing people together.
As you have experienced for yourself, 2020 changed things up a bit and for us that meant adjusting our mission. While bringing people together remains our unifying goal, where that happens has become less important. Whether you are gathering around one of our tables with your family and friends or whether you are bringing everyone together around your kitchen island, we want Lucha to be a part of that experience.
As you can see, we are doing our best to change with these changing times. That said, not everything here is changing. Our kitchen is still continuing to create weekly features with as much passion as they produce your favorite menu items that we've had since day one. Our bar offers a great selection of tequilas, wines and beers to compliment our menu.
We look forward to seeing you here (or curbside) soon.
Explore offerings from Lucha Cantina on 1641 N Alpine Rd in Rockford, with popular sharable starters, salads, tacos, and lucha classics available at this location.
ALL DAY MENU
35 items
SHARABLE STARTERS
Sharable plates are a good way to start the meal, but we won't judge if you order one all for yourself.
Its kinda like Spinach Artichoke Dip except there is isn't any spinach or artichoke in it. Instead there is roasted corn, Cotija cheese & smoked paprika. (GF & Vegetarian)
SHEET PAN NACHOS
$14.00
No lame chips on this nacho. A single layer of chips covered in melted cheese, Lucha Queso, our black bean mix, jalapeños, sour cream & cilantro. Add chorizo or chicken for a few dollars more. (GF & Vegetarian Option)
ELOTE & SHRIMP RANGOON
$14.00
Think crab rangoon, but instead of crab and cream cheese we're grilling up some shrimp and mixing them with our Elote Dip. Dusted with Smoked Paprika and served with Sweet Chile Sauce.
GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
$4.00
Fresh guacamole made with avocado, lime & spices with two salsas. (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)
QUESO & CHIPS
$4.00
House-made queso cheese sauce with garlic & black pepper. Served with two salsas. (GF & Vegetarian)
NACHO PUERCO
$14.00
We start with a bed of freshly fried corn chips tossed in our secret dry rub. Add to that melted cheddar and chihuahua cheese, slow roasted bbq carnitas, slaw, diced red onion, and topped with our house made queso. (GF)
SALSA SAMPLER
$9.00
If you love our salsas like we do we can't choose just one. Pick three to help you find your favorite. (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)
BEST OF FLIGHT
$12.00
Elote Dip, Guacamole & our House Queso served with freshly fried chips. (GF & Vegetarian)
EXTRA BAG OF CHIPS
$2.50
Paper bag with chips inside. To be honest, they're kinda dry. :-)
SALADS
Our salads are Gluten Free except for the bread. If you say no bread you're good to go.
SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD
$14.00
Romaine lettuce mixed with roasted corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh avocado, chihuahua cheese, black beans, tortilla strips & ranch (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)
GRILLED PEACH SALAD
$14.00
This salad is next level! Fresh greens, shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, sliced avocado, grilled peaches, goat cheese & cilantro lime dressing. (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)
TACOS
Served on homemade tortillas made with stone ground, non-gmo heirloom blue corn flour. Served with diced potatoes (patatas) tossed with corn, black beans and fire roasted poblanos & drizzled with jalapeño ranch. Don’t worry, they aren’t spicy but they are delicious.
BAJA MAHI MAHI TACOS
$17.00
Pan seared Mahi Mahi served with housemade corn tortillas, red cabbage, chihuahua cheese & then topped with a fresh fresno pico and to take it right over the top, we amp up the flavor with our chipotle lime aioli. You don’t just want these, you need these!! Served with a side of Patatas. (GF)
CARNITAS TACOS
$17.00
The star of this show is our slow roasted carnitas. add to that freshly diced onion, olive blend, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua cheese and just a little queso. Served on our housemade corn tortillas with a side of Patatas. (GF)
HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS
$18.00
Spicy shrimp sautéed with housemade pineapple-jerk sauce then topped with cabbage, chihuahua cheese, chopped cilantro, chipotle aioli and freshly sliced jalapeno. (GF)
WAHOO FISH TACOS
$17.00
Built with slaw, fresh guacamole, chihuahua cheese and cilantro dill dressing. A Lucha original since the start. (GF)
CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS
$16.00
Sliced chicken breast mixed with roasted white onions & yellow, green & red bell peppers. Add shredded romaine, roma tomato & Chihuahua cheese. (GF)
STEAK TACO TACOS
$18.00
Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced jalapenos and hand cut ribeye & strip steak. Enjoy. Served on housemade corn tortillas & with a side of Patatas. (GF)
HONGO & PANELA TACOS
$17.00
It's been a bit since we had a vegetarian feature. We actually had tacos similar to these on a previous menu, but those tacos didn’t have Panela cheese. If you haven’t had Panela, you’ve missed out. We actually grill it rather than melt it on the tortilla. Then we add in some Crimini & Shitake Mushrooms, a house made tomatillo salsa and pickled onions. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love these. Served with our house Patatas. (GF & Vegetarian)
HONEY SALMON TACOS
$19.00
Honey glazed Atlantic salmon with slaw, cilantro & avocado. (GF)
LUCHA CLASSICS
Served with a Lucha House Salad made with Spring Mix, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pickled Red Onion & Grape Tomato.
CHICKEN FLAUTAS
$16.00
Manny makes these Flautas with shredded chicken & chihuahua cheese rolled into corn tortillas. Topped with our Verde Sauce, Sour & Pico. (GF)
MOLE ENCHILADAS
$18.00
These enchiladas are just luxurious. This Mole sauce that Manny made compliments the corn from the tortillas and works beautifully with the Carnitas stuffed inside. The flavors are layered on with sour cream, avocado & pickled onions and each layer works beautifully with the last. Served with a house salad, these Carnitas Mole Enchiladas are not to be missed. (sauce contains peanuts) (GF)
THE CHEESESTEAK CHIMI
$19.00
We’re using thinly shaved sirloin along with crimini mushrooms, poblano peppers, bell peppers, onions, and a dash of Ranch Dressing. This when its perfectly golden it comes out of the fryer and gets smothered in queso.
RIO GRANDE BOWL
$0.99 - $10.00
This bowl has become one of our biggest selling items. It is an amazing blend of flavors that starts with poblano rice, chihuahua cheese, spinach, a little red onion, corn, jalapeño, black beans and fresh avocado. (GF, Vegetarian Option, & Vegan Option)
BUFFALO MAC
$18.00
Our Buffalo Chicken Mac features our Queso Mac along with boneless wings tossed in our house made buffalo sauce. We top it with a drizzle of homemade ranch, some blue cheese crumbles and some more buffalo sauce.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADA
$17.00
Blue corn tortillas, seasoned chicken, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua and cotija cheese. then we smother it with verde, and to make it even more awesome (if that’s
possible) we smother that with queso. (GF)
OSHI SALMON CON ARROZ
$22.00
Plant-Based Salmon over Mexican fried rice made with corn, black beans, spinach, grape tomato & avocado. (GF, Vegetarian, & Vegan)
POBLANO SHRIMP
$20.00
Roasted Poblano Peppers (that’s right, there are two of them) stuffed with poblano rice, sautéed shrimp, chopped bacon & cheddar cheese. Then we top that with seasoned bread crumbs. Add to that Adobo Queso sauce and you've got yourself an amazing dinner. $17.49 (GF Option)
MISSION BURRITO
$0.99 - $6.00
Our veggie heavy burrito topped with Verde sauce, sour cream & Pico. Served with patatas
Antibiotic Free Chicken 4; Carnitas 4, Shrimp 4; Carne Asada 6; or Black Bean Hummus & Diaya Cheeze 4
LUCHA WINGS
$0.15 - $18.00
Over a pound of wings (Bone-In 7 or Boneless 10) are seasoned & baked before being fried to order. Tossed in our house-made Buffalo or BBQ & served with a side of our own Ranch or Blue Cheese. (GF)
SWEETS
FRIED ICE CREAM
$9.00
You could make this yourself at home, but it’s a whole lot easier to just order it from us. (GF & Vegetarian)
PLANTAIN ALA MODE
$12.00
This dessert is so good. Plantains sautéed with butter and brown sugar and served butter pecan ice cream, caramel & churros. (Vegetarian)
LEMON TRES LECHES
$8.00
Layered with mousse & a hint of lemon, this Tres Leches is a refreshing take on a classic dessert. Enjoy. (Vegetarian)
TOFFEE CAKE
$8.00
Its a buttery, gooey, sweet & sticky treat that you are absolutely going to love. (Vegetarian)
CHURROS & CHOCOLATE
$6.00
TOGO PARTY MENU
15 items
TO GO PARTY MENU
CHIPS, SALSA & GUAC BOX
$50.00
THIS IS A GREAT PARTY STARTER. FOUR LARGE PORTIONS (20oz each) OF OUR SIGNATURE SALSAS AND A LARGE GUACAMOLE (20oz).
SOUTHWEST CHOP SALAD
$40.00
One large version of our Southwestern Chop Salad. Enough to feed a family for dinner or a great side for an even larger group.
TACOS BY THE DOZEN
$45.00
Feeding a group? Order our Signature Tacos by the Dozen! Each taco comes individually wrapped in foil.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS
$45.00
One Half Pan of our Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas build on a bed of our cilantro rice. Feeds 3-5
1/4 PAN BEANS
$7.50
Need a side of our vegetarian (and vegan) beans? This will make a nice side for 4 or 5 people.
1/4 PAN RICE
$7.50
Our rice is vegetarian and vegan friendly. This will make a nice side for 4 or 5 people.
CHICKEN BY THE POUND
$11.00 - $46.00
Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
CARNE ASADA BY THE POUND
$15.00 - $65.00
Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
CARNITAS BY THE POUND
$15.00 - $65.00
Are you hosting and you want us to take care of the protein only? We an do that. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
FAJITA VEGGIES BY THE POUND
$8.50 - $35.50
Cutting up all the peppers and onions can be a challenge. We can take care of that for you. Are you meal prepping and need a little help? We can help you there too.
HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS
$6.00 - $18.00
FLOUR TORTILLAS
$3.00 - $9.00
QUESO W/ CHIPS - 2 POUNDS
$18.00
GUACAMOLE W/ CHIPS - 2 POUNDS
$20.00
BURRITO BOWL HOME BUFFET (MIN. 10 PEOPLE)
$15.25
ALL DAY MENU - 33493
38 items
SHARABLE STARTERS
Sharable plates are a good way to start the meal, but we won't judge if you order one all for yourself.
YUCCA TOTS
$9.00
Made with freshly shredded Yucca, a Mexican root vegetable similar to a potato, served with a side of sriracha mayo. (Contains Dairy & Egg)
CHICKEN FLAUTAS
$17.00
Manny makes these Flautas with shredded chicken & chihuahua cheese rolled into corn tortillas. Topped with our Verde Sauce, Sour & Pico.
LUCHA WINGS
$13.00
Over a pound of wings (8) seasoned & baked before being fried to order. Tossed in our house-made Buffalo or BBQ & served with a side of our own Ranch.
SHEET PAN NACHOS
$10.00
No lame chips on this nacho. A single layer of chips covered in melted cheese, Lucha Queso, our black bean mix, jalapeños, sour cream & cilantro. Add chorizo or chicken for a few dollars more.
ELOTE & SHRIMP RANGOON
$12.00
Think crab rangoon, but instead of crab and cream cheese we're grilling up some shrimp and mixing them with our Elote Dip. Dusted with Smoked Paprika and served with Sweet Chile Sauce.
NACHO PUERCO
$13.00
We start with a bed of freshly fried corn chips tossed in our secret dry rub. Add to that melted cheddar and chihuahua cheese, slow roasted bbq carnitas, slaw, diced red onion, and topped with our house made queso.
SALSA SAMPLER
$9.00
If you love our salsas like we do we can't choose just one. Pick three to help you find your favorite.
BEST OF FLIGHT
$8.15
Elote Dip, Guacamole & our House Queso served with freshly fried chips.
EXTRA BAG OF CHIPS
$2.50
Paper bag with chips inside. To be honest, they're kinda dry. :-)
TACOS
Served on house-made corn tortillas. Non-Dairy cheese option available. Includes a side.
MAHI MAHI TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
Pan seared Mahi Mahi served with housemade corn tortillas, red cabbage, chihuahua cheese & then topped with a fresh fresno pico and to take it right over the top, we amp up the flavor with our chipotle lime aioli. You don’t just want these, you need these!! Served with a side of Patatas.
CARNITAS TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
The star of this show is our slow roasted carnitas. add to that freshly diced onion, olive blend, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua cheese and just a little queso. Served on our housemade corn tortillas with a side of Patatas.
HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
Spicy shrimp sautéed with housemade pineapple-jerk sauce then topped with cabbage, chihuahua cheese, chopped cilantro, chipotle aioli and freshly sliced jalapeno.
JERK CHICKEN TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
Grilled jerk chicken taco with crisp jicama slaw & a creamy mango-habanero aioli you’ll crave
CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
Sliced chicken breast mixed with roasted white onions & yellow, green & red bell peppers. Add shredded romaine, roma tomato & Chihuahua cheese. (GF)
STEAK TACO TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced jalapenos and hand cut ribeye & strip steak. Enjoy. Served on housemade corn tortillas & with a side of Patatas.
SHORT RIB TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
Back in 2024 we ran a Short Rib Taco as a feature and we’ve been consistently asked when we were going to feature it again. So for all of you short rib lovers, here you go! We slow roast these Short Ribs in a house made Adobo BBQ Sauce and top them with our handcut Slaw. We are also making corn tortillas fresh for these as well. The flavor is over the top on these.
MISO SALMON TACOS
$0.15 - $19.00
Sweet-savory miso-glazed salmon on blue corn tortillas, topped with crisp jicama slaw and herbs
BOWLS & SALADS
Our salads are Gluten Free except for the bread. If you say no bread you're good to go.
RIO GRANDE BOWL
$16.00
This bowl has become one of our biggest selling items. It is an amazing blend of flavors that starts with poblano rice, chihuahua cheese, spinach, a little red onion, corn, jalapeño, black beans and fresh avocado.
SOUTHWESTERN CHOP SALAD
$14.00
Romaine lettuce mixed with roasted corn, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh avocado, chihuahua cheese, black beans, tortilla strips & ranch
TIJUANA CAESAR
$14.00
Born in Tijuana, reimagined at Lucha — smoky ancho Caesar, grilled antibiotic-free chicken, roasted red peppers, parmesan, & crisp romaine
TITANIC WEDGE
$14.00
Iceberg wedge with bacon, grape tomatoes, housemade blue cheese dressing, balsamic reduction, and pickled onions.
STRAWBERRY SALAD
$15.00
Strawberries, creamy avocado, spinach, goat cheese, pepitas, & red onion. Bright, balanced, and finished with cilantro-lime vinaigrette
SWEET CHILI CRUNCH SALAD
$15.00
Chilled sweet chili noodles, crisp romaine, sweet peppers, carrots, tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette with a little fried wonton crunch
BURRITOS, ENCHILADAS & 'DILLAS
Served with a Lucha House Salad made with Spring Mix, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pickled Red Onion & Grape Tomato.
BARBACOA CHIMICHANGA
$19.00
Stuffed with tender barbacoa, potatoes & peppers, smothered in rojo sauce, sour crema, cilantro & onion
MISSION BURRITO
$16.00
Rice, onion, black beans, queso, chihuahua cheese, grilled veggies & cotija cheese. With verde sauce, crema & pico Antibiotic Free Chicken 4; Carnitas 4, Shrimp 4; Carne Asada 6; or Black Bean Hummus & Daiya Cheeze 4
CHICKEN AND SPINACH ENCHILADA
$17.00
Blue corn tortillas, seasoned chicken, spinach, sour cream, chihuahua and cotija cheese. then we smother it with verde, and to make it even more awesome (if that’s possible) we smother that with queso.
ENCHILADAS COLORADO
$18.00
Slow-braised barbacoa with melty cheese and double sauce. Deep, rich flavor that hits all the comfort notes
PINEAPPLE & COCONUT 'DILLA
$18.00
Caramelized pineapple, shaved coconut, shrimp, and melted cheese folded crisp and golden for a warm, sweet-savory bite.
HIPPY QUESADILLA
$15.00
A throwback favorite packed with veggie blend, spinach, onion, melted cheese, and creamy black bean hummus.
BURGERS, TORTAS & FLATS
CUBANO TORTA
$18.00
Carnitas, bacon, Swiss & pickled onion meet rich adobo aioli — balanced heat, big flavor, & a perfectly toasted bun
BAJA CHICKEN TORTA
$18.00
A west coast remix — grilled chicken, guacamole, Swiss & cilantro mayo stacked with jalapeño crunch & romaine
EL JEFE BURGER
$18.00
We are using a blend of Chuck, Brisket and Short Rib to make this the perfect burger. Served on a bun with lettuce & pickle and topped with American cheese and our bacon blanket.
ELOTE FLAT
$17.00
Creamy elote spread, mozzarella, roasted corn, finished with parmesan, cilantro, and a touch of heat.
RANCHERO FLAT
$18.00
Ranchero sauce, mozzarella, seasoned carne asada, crimini mushrooms, roasted poblano, blue cheese, fresh cilantro, finished with chimichurri.
SWEETS
FRIED ICE CREAM
$9.00
You could make this yourself at home, but it’s a whole lot easier to just order it from us. (GF & Vegetarian)
CHURROS & CHOCOLATE
$6.00
This one is pretty self explanatory.
TRES LECHES
$8.00
Milk soaked sponge cake layered with vanilla whipped cream delivers indulgent tres leches flavor with a light, airy finish.
CHURRO DULCE DE LECHE
$6.00
Warm spiced churro cake filled with dulce de leche, topped with crunchy sugar streusel for a sweet finish.
Reviews
4.5
1,662 reviews
5 stars
1,186
4 stars
257
3 stars
91
2 stars
52
1 star
76
JM
Josh Matson
2 days ago
5.0
We have been going to Lucha for years it’s our favorite restaurant! We stopped by for 815 day and the food and drinks were outstanding! Special thanks to Austin for providing great service! Looking forward to our next visit already
LJ
Lakeisha Joyner
6 days ago
2.0
Food was terrible . I do not know what happened the menu was not the same and they charge to add a protein a meal . They served me cold beans and rice. Will never be back .
SV
Susie Vongkorad
Aug 9, 2026
4.0
1st timers here & we were very impressed. Jacob P was our host & was very friendly & gave us great recommendations on what to order. He was fun to talk to. The food was seasoned perfectly & presentation was also great. The price was good for the quality. Overall, we had a great experience & would highly recommend this spot.
MM
Miss. Minnick
Aug 2, 2026
5.0
Always fresh, always great food, the Salmon Salad and or the brisket sandwich are amazing.. and don't forget about the chips with the white queso and guacamole dip.
ML
Mark Long
Jul 24, 2026
5.0
Wife and I stopped in after a doctor's appointment on a hot afternoon at about 3:00, add the whole place to ourselves ordered a plate of the steak nachos and they were the best I've ever had and our server was a real sweetheart, looking forward to getting back there again when we're in Rockford
Yes, Lucha Cantina accepts reservations, which can be made online at their reservation URL.
What are the regular dining hours at Lucha Cantina?
Lucha Cantina is open for dine-in from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays and Sundays, and until 9:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
What are the kitchen hours for Lucha Cantina?
The kitchen is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, except Sundays when it closes at 8:00 PM.
Does Lucha Cantina offer takeout and pickup services?
Yes, Lucha Cantina offers takeout and pickup including in-store and curbside pickup.
What payment methods are accepted at Lucha Cantina?
They accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and cash payments.
What is the dress code at Lucha Cantina?
The dress code is casual, making it a comfortable dining experience for all guests.
Is Lucha Cantina family-friendly and accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, Lucha Cantina welcomes families and offers wheelchair accessible entrances, seating, restrooms, and high chairs for children.
Where is Lucha Cantina located?
It is located at 1641 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107 inside The Edgebrook Shopping Center.
What nearby places can I visit before or after dining at Lucha Cantina?
You can visit Edgebrook Barber-Stylist for grooming services, shop at the Edgebrook Farmers Market for fresh produce, or get postal services at the UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet and The Postal Shoppe, all located near Lucha Cantina.
How can nearby places like Edgebrook Farmers Market or UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet enhance my visit to Lucha Cantina?
After enjoying a meal at Lucha Cantina, you can conveniently shop for fresh local goods at Edgebrook Farmers Market or send packages at UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet nearby, making your trip more productive and enjoyable.
If I need beauty or wellness services near Lucha Cantina, what options are available?
Nearby you can find beauty and wellness options including Edgebrook Barber-Stylist for haircuts, Studio Blu Salon for hair and skincare, and Relief Mental Health for professional health services.
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