Amaranta Cocina Mexican
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd #1029 Canoga Park, CA 91303 • 818-610-3599

Cuisine
Mexican

Neighborhood
Westlake Village

Ambiance
Up-Scale Casual

Dress Code
Casual

Features
Private Rooms Available
Bar Dining
Lounge
Full Bar
Entertainment
Late Night Menu
Takeout Available
Wheelchair Access

Reservations
Suggested

Parking
Valet (charge)

Payment Methods
AMEX
Mastercard
Visa

Private Rooms
private room seats up to 12

Hours
Lunch
Monday - Sunday
11:30am - 4:30pm

Dinner
Sunday - Monday
4:30pm - 9:00pm,

Tuesday - Wednesday
4:30pm - 10:00pm

Thursday
4:30pm - 11:00pm

Friday - Saturday
4:30pm - 1:00am

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APPETIZERS

CHIPS AND SALSA 3
salsa molcajeteada, salsa “doce serranos”, and salsa macha

GUACAMOLE 9
made fresh at your table, prepared with jalapeño, white onion,
tomato, cilantro, and lime juice, served with hand-made corn
tortillas

CEVICHE DE PESCADO 9
chunks of white fish marinated in lime juice, green olives,
jalapeño, tomato, avocado, onion and olive oil, served
with tostaditas

QUESADILLAS MIXTAS 10
three corn tortillas filled with Oaxaca and Jack cheese blend,
chorizo and sautéed poblano chili

QUESOS FUNDIDOS 9
Oaxaca and jack cheeses melted with your choice of chorizo
or roasted poblano strips, served with hand-made corn or
flour tortillas

TAMALES 9
two chicken tamales with our two traditional sauces,
tomatillo and mole poblano, served with refried black beans

TOSTADAS SURTIDAS 9
three individual crisp golden house tortillas with
stewed chicken, poblano strips and picadillo,
garnished with sour cream and lettuce

SOUPS AND SALADS

POZOLE ROJO 8
pork and hominy soup Michoacán style with 3 types of Mexican
dried chilies and spices, topped with radish, lettuce, onion, and
avocado, served with tostadas

SOPA DE TORTILLA 7
a robust pasilla chile and tomato soup with crispy tortilla
strips, avocado, fresh Mexican cheese and Mexican sour cream

ENSALADA AMARANTA 9
iceberg lettuce and mixed greens with Panela cheese, crispy
tortilla strips, avocado, tomatoes, red onion and carrots,
tossed with balsamic honey mustard dressing

ENSALADA CESAR 9
romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese
and Cesar dressing

TRADITIONAL FAVORITES

ENCHILADAS AMARANTA 12
tender shredded pork, flour tortillas, molcajete salsa,
sour cream, Mexican cheese, cilantro, Mexican rice
and refried black beans

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS 12
shredded chicken, corn tortillas, tomatillo & chipotle sauce,
Mexican sour cream, Mexican manchego cheese, Mexican rice
and refried black beans

ENCHILADAS DE MOLE POBLANO 13
shredded chicken, corn tortillas, mole poblano, Mexican
sour cream, Mexican cheese, white onion, toasted sesame seeds,
Mexican rice and refried black beans

ENCHILADAS DE CAMARON 14
sautéed shrimp, corn tortillas, chipotle sauce, Mexican cheese and
sour cream, red onion, cilantro, Mexican rice and refried black beans

FLAUTAS CHICKEN OR BEEF 12
a selection of 3 individual tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken or
shredded beef, lightly fried and served with Mexican cheese and sour
cream, lettuce, avocado, Mexican rice and refried black beans

ENTREES (choice of 2 sides)

CHAMORRO DE CORDERO EN BARBACOA 18
ancho chili, garlic and spices – marinated lamb shank wrapped
and steamed in banana leaves, with fresh onion and cilantro

CAMARONES AL AJILLO 18
sautéed prawns, with árbol chili and roasted garlic

CARNITAS 14
Michoacán style, slow cooked marinated pork served with
sautéed green onions, lime, fresh cilantro and hand-made tortillas

CHILE RELLENO DE PICADILLO 12
fire-roasted poblano chile stuffed with picadillo (ground beef
and pork stew), served over homemade tomatillo and
chipotle sauce

CHILE RELLENO DE VEGETALES 11
fire-roasted poblano chile stuffed with assorted vegetables,
tossed with Mexican manchego cheese and Mexican sour cream,
served over homemade tomatillo and chipotle sauce

COCHINITA PIBIL 16
shredded marinated pork wrapped in banana leaves and
steamed to perfection, served with habanero salsa and
hand-made corn tortillas

FAJITAS DE POLLO O ARRACHERA 13/14
marinated grilled chicken or beef, served with sautéed peppers
and onions, and your choice of hand-made corn or flour tortillas

FILETE MIÑON CON QUESO 18
two filet miñon medallions with homemade tomatillo and chipotle
sauce topped with Mexican manchego cheese

MILANESA DE POLLO AMARANTA 14
chicken-fried chicken with molcajete salsa and Mexican
manchego cheese

TACOS DE PESCADO AL PASTOR 16
“al pastor” adobo marinated grilled white fish and pineapple,
served with habanero salsa, white onion, fresh cilantro and hand-
made corn tortillas

POLLO EN MOLE POBLANO 13
a legendary blend of spices, chilies, nuts, and Mexican
chocolate made into a rich a flavorful sauce in the traditional
Puebla style, served over chicken breast

SIDES

ARROZ A LA MEXICANA 3
traditional Mexican rice with tomato and diced vegetables

FRIJOLES CHARROS 4
black beans prepared with epazote, white onion, serrano chili,
bacon, chorizo, and fresh cilantro

FRIJOLES REFRITOS 4
black beans purée, fried with chorizo, white onion and epazote

VERDURAS A LA MANTEQUILLA 4
assorted seasonal vegetables sautéed with butter, oregano
and black pepper

Please advise your food server of any allergies. 18% gratuity added to parties of 6 or
more.
Corkage fee of $15 / additional charges may be applied to items.