The Local Menu
Welcome to The Local, a vibrant cocktail bar in Abilene, TX, specializing in delightful Mexican cuisine. Here, the ambiance strikes a perfect balance between classy and casual, welcoming both groups and intimate gatherings. The menu boasts a variety of mouth-watering dishes and expertly crafted cocktails, ensuring that every visit is a culinary adventure.
- Outdoor Seating: Enjoy heated options perfect for all seasons.
- Happy Hour Specials: Savor the best deals while unwinding with friends.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly, The Local is welcoming to all.
- Catering Options: Perfect for parties or gatherings of any size.
From the savory appetizers to the refreshing cocktails, each dish is crafted with care and creativity. The Local invites you to indulge in fantastic flavors and a warm atmosphere, making it the ideal destination for anyone looking to enjoy exquisite Mexican fare and excellent drinks.
Tacos A La Carte
Fried Shrimp Taco
Grilled Shrimp Taco
Grilled shrimp and house made Sandy Sauce,, topped with red cabbage and chipotle aioli.
Fly Fish Taco
Pan seared blackened salmon topped with fresh pico de Gallo and cotija cheese. Drizzled with a chipotle aioli, finished chili powder and chives.
Sweet Potato Taco
Roasted sweet potatoes, corn salsa, habanero salsa and cotija cheese.
Texas 3 Step Taco
This aint no 2 step! Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, house pickled jalapenos, and our daily made tomatillo hot sauce. Topped with fresh chives and cotija cheese.
Carne Asada Taco
Grilled carne asada, fresh pico de Gallo,, cotija cheese and topped with cilantro. Tijuana style pictured
Ruthies Chicken Taco
Shredded Ruthies chicken, grilled corn, fresh pico de Gallo, crema, and cotija cheese. Topped with tajin and cilantro.
O.D.B Taco
Chef Willies grilled Jamaican jerk chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and house made bbq sauce. Topped with cotija cheese and fresh chives.
Fried Fish Taco
Tempura Fried Fish, house made Sandy Sauce, Chevy Codys Secret Sauce, Salsa matcha, fresh pico, and hand cut chives
Bean Cheese Taco
Al Pastor Taco
Chef Codys famous recipe! 24 hour marinated pork, topped with thin sliced white onions, tangy pineapple salsa, fresh tomatillo salsa and garnished with cilantro.
Portabella Mushroom Taco
Grilled portabella mushroom, guacamole, red cabbage, jalapenos and cilantro pesto.
Carnitas Taco
Shredded carnitas cooked overnight, fresh tomatillo salsa, thin slide white onions, and garnished with cilantro.
Luther Burger
Damn Birria Burrito
Get the best of both worlds with Chef Codys slow cooked Birria, crispy crinkle cut fries and fresh cilantro all tossed with a chihuahua cheese blend. Comes stuffed inside a 14in. tortilla, seared off, and a side of consomme.
Codys Specials
For The Streets
FOR THE STREETS
2 For Tacos
2 For Fish
Apps
Wonton Taquitos
3 wonton wrappers filled with carnitas and a house made chipotle bbq sauce, deep fried then finished with crema and house bbq. This comes served with our house queso blanco dressed with cotija, cilantro, and house pickled red onions.
Birria Nachos
Chips stacked high then topped with our juicy, savory, BIRRIA meat! Finished off with a drizzle of Chef Codys Secret Sauce, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
Chimichanga Egg Rolls
Shredded beef and Chihuahua cheese stuffed inside an egg roll wrapper then fried to a crisp perfection! Come topped with Chef Codys secret sauce, house pickled red onions, and cilantro.
Nacho Libre
One of our Secret Menu items.. I wont tell if you dont!! Chips piled high, our house queso blanco, ground beef, crema, cotija cheese, fresh pico de Gallo, and finished with cilantro.
Wonton Tacos
3 crispy Wonton shells loaded with shredded Ruthies chicken, avocado ranch, cotija cheese, topped with Tajin and cilantro!
Chips And Salsa
Fresh house fried chips with your choice of Chef Codys red andor green salsa!
Bean Dip
Secret Mennu Item Alert! Award winning Chato beans topped with shredded Chihuahua cheese then oven baked to a crisp perfection. Fresh pico de Gallo, corn salsa, cotija cheese and your choice of chips or pork rinds. Served with red andor green salsa!
