La Contenta LES is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in the heart of the Lower East Side. Our traditional menu is infused with French accents and Alt Agave spirits, providing an unforgettable dining experience. Our dishes bring years of experience and a passion for Mexican cuisine to every dish. Come and visit us to taste the true flavors of Mexico.
Don’t miss out, try the Easy Rider – Tequila, Lime + Pink Grapefruit Juice, Peychaud’s Bitters & Organic Agave Nectar – We recommend El Jimador Tequila!
Happy Hour Mon-Wed 3-7p, Thurs 2-7pm, Fri 2-6pm, Sat 4-6pm & Sun 4-7pm
Happy Hour Cocktails $11
- Mezcal Siesta – mezcal 100% agave + campari + grapefruit juice + lime juice
- Paloma – 100% blue agave tequila + pink grapefruit juice + lime + squirt (Mexican grapefruit soda)
- Pisco Punch – macchu pisco + pisco-infused pineapple chunks + lime shrub + grapefruit bitters
- The Mayan – coconut-infused 100% blue agave tequila + housemade corn purée + lime juice + habanero tincture + organic agave nectar
- Watermelon-Jalepeno Margarita – 100% blue agave tequila + st~germain elderflower liqueur + watermelon + jalapeño-infused cointreau
- Blackberry Gimlet – grainger’s deluxe organic vodka + blackberry purée + lime juice + organic sugarcane syrup
The Micheladas $8
- The Happy Michelada – beer + cucumber juice purée + hot sauce + lime juice + sea salt + splash of orange juice
- Tamarind Michelada – beer + housemade tamarind purée + orange juice + hot sauce
- Michelada al Pastor – Black Model Beer + Hot Sauce + Housemade Chili Seco-Pineapple Purée + Lime Juice + Tajín Rim
Beer $6
Wine $8 – Red and White
Happy Hour Snacks $11 * Contains Gluten
- Traditional Guacamole * – mashed avocados, pico de gallo, served with tortilla chips
- The Happy Nachos * – tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, pepper jack and cheddar cheese, avocado sauce, sour cream, add chicken, chorizo, steak or shrimp for $3
- Fish Tacos * – tempura catfish, avocado sauce, cole slaw, chipotle aioli, sour cream
- Chicken Tacos – pan-roasted chicken, cole slaw, roasted tomatillo salsa, cream
- Mexican-Style Sopes – corn dough masa, black beans, nopal, onions, cream, fresh cheese
- Carnitas Tacos – pork confit, cilantro, onion, roasted tomatillo sauce