Nopal Menu
Welcome to Nopal, a hidden gem in Gainesville, Florida, where traditional Mexican cuisine meets modern flair. This vibrant eatery, located on 5112 NW 34th Blvd, seamlessly blends authentic flavors with elevated dishes that will excite your palate.
Guests rave about delightful offerings such as the chorizo burrito and the inventive brussel sprouts, while the prickly pear margarita adds a refreshing twist to your dining experience. Perfect for enjoying the pleasant Florida weather, the spacious outdoor patio boasts a serene atmosphere overlooking a creek, ideal for family gatherings or casual nights out.
The attentive service enhances the overall experience, ensuring that every meal arrives promptly and with a friendly smile. At Nopal, each bite promises to transport you to a culinary oasis, making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike.
Appetizers
Cauliflower Wings
Cornmeal Battered Cauliflower, Chipotle-Tomato Onion Sauce, Queso Fresco, Mexican Crema
Barbacoa Nachos
Crispy corn tortillas, braised beef, melted Mexican cheese blend, guacamole, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo.
Chips And Guacamole
Vegetarian. Fresh guacamole, crispy tortilla strips.
Quesadilla
Vegetarian. Caramelized onions, roasted peppers, Oaxaca cheese, Jack and Cheddar cheese.
Giant Meatball Tinga
10 oz Kobe beef meatball, caramelized onions, chipotle-tomato sauce, Oaxaca cheese, grilled flatbread.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussels, Housemade Chorizo, Queso Fundido
Chips And Salsa
Vegetarian. Housemade fresh salsa, crispy tortilla chips.
Mexican Street Corn Avocado
Vegetarian, gluten free. Grilled avocado, vegan chipotle mayo, corn salsa, queso fresco, pickled jalapenos, tajin, micro cilantro.
Avocado Egg Rolls
Vegetarian. Roasted peppers, crushed fresh avocado, pickled onions, chipotle aioli, salsa verde.
Nopal Wings
Agave marinated, tequila lime glazed.
Coctel De Camaron
Gluten free. Chilled shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, onions, chilies, cilantro.
Crispy Riblets
Slow roasted-flash fried, tamarind tequila glazed, crispy jalapenos.
Sampler Platter
3 Riblets, 3 Chicken Wings, Avocado egg roll, Cheese Quesadilla, Sour Cream, Avocado- Tomatillo Sauce.
Queso Fundido
Gluten free. Baked Mexican cheeses, poblano rajas relish, crispy corn tortillas. Add chorizo for an additional charge.
Masa Crusted Calamari
Cornmeal crusted, spicy tomato sauce, cilantro aioli, lime wedge.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Crispy Pork Belly bites, Tequila-Lime Glaze , Mango salsa, Smashed Sweet plantain, Melted cheese.
Chorizo
House made chorizo queso oaxaca tomatillo- avocado salsa
Carnitas
Braised pulled pork cilantro crema pineapple salsa
Pollo
Carne Asada
Marinated and grilled steak chopped onions and cilantro radishes salsa guerrero tomatillo sauce
Barbacoa
Braised beef tomatillo- avocado salsa queso fresco
Vegetales
Camaron
Crispy fried shrimp red chili aioli cilantro- cabbage slaw mango salsa
Enchiladas
Platos
Guerrero Style Pork Tenderloin
Abobo Marinated & Grilled , Sauteed Spinach, White Rice , Tequila- Lime Barbeque Sauce, Pineapple Salsa, Crispy Onions
Camarones A La Veracruz
White rice, salsa Veracruz with Tomato, Onion, Peppers, Olives & Capers
Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted and grilled full rack of ribs, tequila-lime BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries, creamy coleslaw.
Camarones A La Mexicana
Sauteed Large Shrimp, Peppers, Onions & Tomatoes, White Rice
Nopal Carne Asada
Marinated & Grilled Arrachera Steak, Chorizo Pork Belly, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, rico de Gallo, Chile Toreado Grilled Nopal, Tomatillo-Avocado sauce, Tortillas with corn tortillas.
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Over quinoa Salad, and Mango salsa.
Birria Noodle Bowl
Adobo Marinated & Slow Braised Beef, Noodles, Fresh Chopped Cilantro & Onions, Radishes, Avocado & Queso Fresco
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Mexican rice, white wine-garlic butter sauce, Sweet Plantains, Mix green salad.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Two Grilled Chicken Breasts, Melted Jack/Cheddar Cheese, Sweet Plantains, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Pico De Gallo
Nopal Shrimp "Scampi"
Camarones, tomatoes, spinach, linguine pasta, chipotle-lemon scampi sauce.
Fish Of The Day,
White rice , Garlic Broccoli, and Mango Salsa
Chicken Milanese
Breaded and pan-fried chicken breast, Tomato Sauce, Creamy Chorizo- Chipotle sauce . Linguini pasta , Parmesan
Salmon Veracruz
Gluten free. Cilantro-avocado rice, salsa Veracruz, cilantro with Tomato, Onions , Peppers , Olives& Capers.
Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl
Linguini, Peppers & Onions, Broccoli, Sweet & Spicy Chili-Lime Sauce.
Tacos “ Al Pastor “
Adobo marinated Pork Tenderloin, tomatillo- Avocado sauce, Pineapple salsa, white rice, charro beans
Carne Asada
Marinated and grilled steak, chopped onions and cilantro, radishes, tomatillo-avocado salsa.
Camaron
Crispy fried shrimp, red chili aioli, cilantro-cabbage slaw, mango salsa.
Pescado
Modelo battered fish, chipotle aioli, cilantro-cabbage slaw, pico de gallo.
Chorizo
Housemade chorizo, queso Oaxaca, tomatillo-avocado salsa.
Campechanos
Carne Asada, Housemade Chorizo, Sauteed Peppers & Onions, Chopped Cilantro, Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
Carnitas
Braised pulled pork, tomatillo-avocado salsa.
Barbacoa
Braised beef, tomatillo-avocado salsa, queso fresco.
Pollo Tinga
Braised and shredded chicken, crema Mexicana, queso fresco, cilantro.
Pork Belly Tacos
Chicharrones, tequila-lime glaze, cilantro-cabbage slaw, mango salsa.
Tacos
Salads
Taco Salad
Tri-color greens, grilled chicken, refried beans, nopales, pico de gallo, Mexican cheese, prickly pear vinaigrette.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Guajillo marinated chicken, tri-color greens, quinoa, avocado, peppers, charred corn, chili roasted pepitas, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips, cumin-lime vinaigrette.
Nopal Steak House Salad
Grilled Flap Steak, Grilled nopales, red onions, tomatoes, avocado, queso fresco, cucumbers, mixed greens, prickly pear vinaigrette.
Quesadillas
All Served with Sauteed Peppers & Onions. Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo
Quesadillas
Sides
Guacamole
Jalapenos
French Fries
Mexican Street Corn
Broccoli
Sweet Plantains
Refried Beans
Sweet Potato Fries
Mexican Rice
Sour Cream
Mango Salsa
Coleslaw
Charro Beans
Grilled Nopales
Sauteed Spinach
Albondigas Sandwich
Mexican style Mini Meatballs , Smothered in Tomatillo Sauce, Mexican a cheese Blend , Crispy Onions , Toasted Bun, Served with Sweet Plantains with queso fresco.
Hamburguesa
House prime steak blend, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, French fries.
Birria Grilled Cheese
Adobo marinated braised & pulled beef , toasted Texas toast, white Mexican cheese blend, beef consome, chimmichurri yuca fries.
Nopal Shrimp Po Boy
Crispy Fried shrimp , toasted Baguette, Chipotle aioli, creamy coleslaw, pickled jalapenos, French fries.
Fajita Philly Cheesesteak
Arrachera Grilled steak , cilantro aioli , baby portobellos , peppers and onions topped with queso fundido,side of French Fries
Blackened Salmon Quesadilla
Blackened salmon, sauteed peppers and onions, Mexican cheese blend, corn salsa, guacamole.
Pork Belly Sandwich
Marinated and braised pork belly, pickled onions, cilantro cabbage slaw, sweet potato fries.
Mahi Sandwich
Blackened or grilled, creamy cabbage slaw, French fries.
Sandwiches
Veggie
Huarache Nopal
Grilled Nopal, Refried Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Crema Mexicana.
Veggie Pasta
Mushroom, Peppers, Onions, Spinach, Zucchini, Linguini, Queso Fresco Cheese, Olive Oil, Garlic.
Vegetable Lasagna
Sliced Grilled Eggplant Layered with Peppers, Onions, Zuchini, Corn, Mushrooms & Spinach, Tomato Sauce, Mexican Cheese Blend, Mix Green Salad
Quesadilla
Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Nopal, Zucchini, Spinach, Roasted Peppers, Mexican Cheese.
Beyond Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, vegan mayo, sweet potato fries. Add vegan cheese for an additional charge. Add Vegan Cheese for an additional charge.
Burrito
Mushrooms, Nopales, Peppers, Onions, Spinach, Zucchini, Mexican Cheese Blend, White Rice, Refried Beans, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo. Served with a Side Salad.
Veggie Taco
Mushroom, Nopales, Peppers, Onions, Zucchini, Spinach, Vegan Chipotle Mayo, Crispy Pepitas, Radishes, Queso Fresco. Served with White Rice, Refried Beans.
Mexican Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Mousse, Crushed Oreo Crumbles
Mexican Bread Pudding
Warm Bread Pudding with Toasted Brioche, Raisins, Chocolate Chips & Queso Fresco, Vanilla Ice Cream
Corn Creme Brulee
Fresh Ground Corn Custard, Brulee sugar cane
Coconut Tres Lesches
Chantilly Cream , Raspberry Coulis, Cherry
Churro Sundae
Crispy Churros, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate& Raspberry Sauce.
Desserts
Extras
Carnitas
Braised pulled pork cilantro crema pineapple salsa
Pollo Tinga
Braised and shredded chicken, crema mexicana, queso fresco, cilantro.
8 Oz Mahi
6 Oz Shrimp
6 Oz Steak
5 Oz Salmon
With rice & beans.
Barbacoa
Braised beef, tomatillo-avocado salsa, queso fresco.
6 Oz Chicken Breast
Campechano
Carne asada , homemade chorizo, sauteed peppers & onions.
Chorizo
House made chorizo queso oaxaca tomatillo- avocado salsa
Barbacoa
Braised beef tomatillo- avocado salsa queso fresco
Pork Enchilado
Pollo
Carne Asada
Marinated and grilled steak
Pork Belly
Carnitas
Braised pulled pork cilantro crema
Camaron
Crispy fried shrimp red chili aioli cilantro- cabbage slaw mango salsa
Burritos
Kids
2 Soft Tacos
Chicken Or Steak with Rice & Beans.
Nopal Corn Dog
Housemade Corn meal Batter, Bag of Chips
Chicken Quesadilla
Burrito
Chicken Or Steak with Rice & Beans.
Kid Pasta
Linguini Pasta with Butter Sauce
5 Oz Salmon
With Rice & Beans.
Chicken Fingers
With French Fries
Quesadilla
Caramelized onions roasted peppers oaxaca cheese jack and cheddar cheese
6 Oz Grilled Chicken Breast
With Rice & Beans.
Mexican Pizza
Griddled Flatbread, Tomato Sauce, Mexican Cheese Blend
Vegetable
Steak
Nopal Fajita
Steak , Chicken& Shrimp, Peppers , Onions, Nopales, Mushrooms, Tomato & Spinach.