Pilar’s Tamales Café is located at 2261 West Liberty between Stadium and South Maple.
Hours: Tuesday thru Friday from 12 Noon until 6 PM
Saturday 12 Noon to 5 PM
Closed Sunday, and Monday
Only Carry-Out
Call 734-929-4161 or 734-585-5630
Or Catering Available
734-829-9978
Come and enjoy our wonderful selection of Coffee drinks and Tea. Featuring our selection of TeaHaus teas and locally roasted Hyperion Coffee. Enjoy our Single Sourced coffees, and Specialty Latin American drinks.
Please note that while every effort is made to keep this menu and pricing up to date, prices and menu items are subject to change.
Some items may not always be available due to Seasonal or Product availability. Updated 01/2021
Call 734-929-4161 or 734-585-5630
to learn about our Seasonal Tamales!
l - Vegetarian
G - Gluten Free
V - Vegan
D - Dairy Free
S - Soy Free
N - Nut Free
specials
for large drinks - add $1.00
tamales
Huevos con Chorizo - $13.00
Two organic scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, ranchero sauce, refried Michigan black beans, chips or 2 tortillias, and fried plantains. G D S N
Tamale Special - $11.50
One tamale with Pilar’s salsa, organic casamiento, fried plantains, curtido salad, and your choice of Pilar’s Specialty drinks.
Perfect Pair Special - $13.75
One tamale and one pupusa (OR two tamales) with Pilar’s salsa, organic casamiento, fried plantains, curtido and your choice of Pilar's specialty drinks.
Mini Special - $8.25
One tamale or pupusa with Pilar’s salsa, curtido,and a large Pilar’s Specialty drink.
Pupusa Special - $11.50
One pupusa with sauce, organic casamiento, fried plantains, curtido, and your choice of Pilar’s specialty drinks.
Peasant Breakfast - $9.50
Organic refried black beans, chips or 2 hand made corn tortillas, & fried plantains. $8.75 V G D S N (Add 2 organic eggs for $3.00)
Wednesdays Only Special:
6 Tamales for $16!
This includes curtido and Pilar's Salsa. Please call at least 2 hours in advance to receive 6 for $16 -
Limit of one dozen per
pupusas
$5.25 Each
Handmade tortilla from 100% stone‐ground corn masa, filled, and then grilled to perfection. Served with Pilar’s Salsa and a side of curtido.
Chicken
Filled with all-natural Miller Amish chicken, a special blend of
cheeses, and organic homemade refried black beans. G N S
Pork
Filled with anti-biotic hormone free pork, a special blend of
cheeses, and organic refried black beans. G N S
Black Bean & Cheese
Filled with our special blend of cheeses and Michigan grown refried black beans. G l N S
Loroco & Cheese
Filled with loroco - a tropical flower bud that looks similar to
asparagus - and a special blend of cheeses. G l N S
Jalapeno Pepper & Cheese
Just how it sounds - A flavorful hint of Jalapeno, and filled
with our special blend of cheeses. G l N S
drinks
Hibiscus Tea - $4.25 | Large: $4.50
Freshly brewed from whole, dried tropical hibiscus flowers.
Sweetened with organic cane sugar. G l V D
Horchata - $4.25 | Large $4.50
“Drink of the Mayan gods” A sweet and creamy Vegan drink made from rice, morro seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and spice.G l V D
Tamarind - $4.25 | Large $4.50
Juice from the flesh of a tropical pod. Tart, fruity taste. G l V D
Pilar’s Blend Coffee
Chico $3.00 | Grande $3.50
G l V D
Spicy Mocha
Chico $4.25| Grande $4.50
Mexican chocolate and coffee, spiced with cayenne. G l V D
$4 each or 3/$11.00
Seasonal Tamales - $4.50 each
Handmade with 100% stone‐ground corn masa, filled, rolled, and then steamed. Served with Pilar’s Salsa and a side of curtido.
Please ask about our wide selection of seasonally available Tamales.
Chicken Tamale
Filled with all-natural Miller Amish chicken, green olives, slice of potato, capers and Pilar’s salsa. G D S N
Chicken & Cheese
Filled with all-natural Miller Amish chicken, cheese and Pilar’s salsa.
G S N
Pulled Pork Tamale
Filled with anti-biotic hormone free pork, green olives,
slice of potato, capers and Pilar’s salsa. G D S N
Spicy Pulled Pork
Filled with anti-biotic hormone free pork, spices and Pilar’s salsa.
G D S N
Jalapeño & Cheese
Homemade vegetable stock and jalapeño peppers are incorporated into the masa and then filled with a special blend of cheeses. Not too spicy. Kid's Favorite!
Michigan Black Bean & Cheese
Our own Black bean stock is incorporated into our vegetarian masa and then filled with Michigan grown black beans and special blend of cheeses. G l S N
Vegan Michigan Black Bean
Our own Black bean stock is incorporated into the masa and filled with more Michigan grown black beans. G l V D S N
Vegan Organic Tempeh
Vegan masa filled with marinated organic tempeh, green olives,
slice of potato, capers and Pilar’s salsa. G l V D N
Vegan Sweet Plantain Tamalito
$2.50
Sweet plantains, plump raisins, and cinnamon are
incorporated into our vegan masa. G l V D S N
Vegan Mini Coconut Dessert Tamalito
$2.50
Sweet plantains and coconut are incorporated into our vegan masa.
G l V D
pilar's sides
Curtido - $4.50
Cabbage slaw with onions, carrots, oregano, and apple cider vinegar.
G l V D S N
Pilar's Salvadoran Casamiento - $5.50
A marriage of Michigan grown black beans & organic Basmati white rice. G l V D N S
Refried Michigan Black Beans - $5.50
Homemade and double-fried Michigan grown black beans with chips or 2 hand made tortillas. G l V D S N
Fried Plantains - $5.50
Similar to a banana – but 10X better, fried to sweet perfection!
G l V D S N
Fried Yuca Root - $7.50
A tropical French fry. Served with a side of lime salad and Pilar’s salsa.
G l V D
Lime Salad - $5.00
Pilar’s specialty - cabbage slaw made with roma tomato,
sliced radish, and fresh lime juice. l V D S N
deserts
All of these desserts are vegetarian.
Quesadilla Bread - $3.00 per slice
Slightly sweet breakfast bread made with feta cheese.
Pineapple Upside-down Cake
$3.00 per slice
Bread Pudding - $3.25 per slice
Rice Pudding-$3.00
Made with organic rice and organic milk topped off with cinnamon. G
Andrea’s Amazing Flan - $5.75
G S N