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Villa Del Mar Restaurant #5 McAllen (1900 S 23rd St)
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Villa Del Mar Restaurant

1900 S 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78503, USA
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Online ordering hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Opens 11:00 AM
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Featured Items

Combo 4
$20.79
Tray #1
$49.39
Combo 3
$19.49
Combo 2
$16.89
Combo 8
$19.49
Tray #2
$59.79
Shrimp Soup
$14.94
Fish and Shrimp Soup
$16.24
Combo 1
$15.59
Breaded, Grilled or Fried
$22.09
Combo 5
$22.09
French Fries
$8.74
Mariscada
$58.49
Combo 6
$20.79
Shrimp Gobernador Tacos C/4
$21.13
Fish Soup
$13.64
Botana For 2
$42.89
Shrimp Ceviche
$7.79
Fished Fillet Steamed with Vegetables
$22.09
Seafood Soup
$18.19
Combo 7
$22.09
Fish Ceviche
$7.79
Shrimp Tacos
$19.36
Bacon Wrapped Shrmip with Mozzarella Cheese
$24.69
Mariscada "1987"
$57.19
Full Menu
11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Most Ordered

Most Ordered

The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store

Combo 4

Shrimp soup served with 3 chicharrones, rice.
$20.79

Combo 3

Fish soup served with 3 chicharrones, rice.
$19.49

Combo 2

3 chicharrones served with rice, garden salad, fries.
$16.89

Combo 8

3 chicharrones, 3 shrimps, served with rice, green salad, fries.
$19.49

Fish and Shrimp Soup

Fish and shrimp simmered together in a medium-sized serving of broth, typically featuring a blend of vegetables and herbs for added depth.
$16.24

Tray #1

15 chicharrones and 2 shrimp broth.
$49.39

Shrimp Soup

Shrimp soup typically consists of fresh shrimp simmered in a savory broth, often complemented by a medley of vegetables such as potatoes and carrots.
$14.94

French Fries

Fried potatoes.
$8.74

Combo 1

3 chicharrones served with fries.
$15.59

Rice

Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
$4.99

Starters

Aguachile Shrimp - Your Choice Salsa

10 Shrimp cooked in Green, Red, Salsa Negra or Mango Jalapeño
$21.44

VDM Sampler Botanero

FRIED CALAMARI, FRIED OYSTERS, FISH CHICHARRON BITES AND FRIED PICKLES
$24.69

Algo Del Mar A Tu Paladar

FISH, SHRIMP AND OCTOPUS CEVICHE SAMPLER
$21.44

Fried Calamari

Crispy battered calamari rings, served golden brown with marinara sauce drizzle.
$16.89

Shrimp Quesadilla

Succulent shrimp encased in a crispy, golden tortilla with melted cheese.
$19.49

Stuffed Crabs

3 pz Crab meat combined with breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices, baked in their own shells.
$22.09

Beef Fajita's, Chicken or Shrimp Panchos

Beef, chicken, or shrimp with onions and peppers, served on a soft tortilla.
$23.39

Roca Shrimp for Peeling

10-Shrimp for Peeling

Aguachile Shrimp Bandera

12 Shrimp

Fondue Cheese with Shrimp

Shrimp fondue featuring a creamy cheese sauce, typically paired with garlic toast for dipping.

Our Oysters

Warning: Risk associated when consuming raw oyster or any animal protein. If you have chronic liver disease or have immune disorder, you are at high risk of getting sick from raw oysters and you should only eat them cooked. If you are unsure of your risk consult your physician.

Fried

1/2 Dz or Dozen
$20.79

Signature Salads

Tuna Stuffed Avocado

Avocado halves stuffed with a blend of tuna salad, typically incorporating celery, onions, and a creamy dressing, served as a refreshing take on traditional salad fare.
$18.19

Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Whole avocados filled with a shrimp salad mixture, often garnished with a house dressing.
$21.44

VDM Avocado

Shrimp salad stuffed avocados, wrapped in cheese and fried.
$24.69

Tuna Salad

Fresh and satisfying mixed greens topped with flavorful tuna
$16.89

Shrimp Salad

Succulent shrimp paired with crisp lettuce, shredded carrots, diced onions, avocado chunks, and grated cheese, topped with fresh tomato salsa.
$18.19

Cesar's Shrimp Salad

Served with rice garden salad mixed vegetables coleslaw and fries.
$19.49

Cesar's Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken breast with fresh lettuce, shredded carrots, diced onions, tomatoes, avocado, and grated cheese.
$18.19

Cocktails

Shrimp

Shrimp cocktail available in small, medium, or large.
$13.64

Shrimp or Fish Ceviche

Seafood ceviche with options of campechano, shrimp, or fish. Available in small, medium, or large sizes.
$13.64

Octopus

Seafood cocktail featuring octopus; available in small, medium, or large sizes.
$13.64

Tostadas

Order of 3 or by the piece.

Fish Ceviche

1 ct or 3ct of Citrus-marinated fish on a crisp tostada
$7.79

Shrimp Ceviche

1 ct or 3 ct of Shrimp marinated in citrus, topped on a crispy tostada
$7.79

Shrimp Salad

1 ct or 3 ct of Shrimp atop crispy tostada shell
$7.79

Octopus Ceviche

1 ct or 3 ct of Octopus Ceviche on a crispy house-made tostada

King of Chicharrones

Warning: In some fish or seafood there are thorns or small bones.

Tilapia

Sold by the piece in your choice of original, garlic parmesan, Buffalo, lemon pepper, Mango jalapeño or Zarandeado
$3.24

Swai/Basa

Sold by the piece in your choice of Swai/Basa fish original, garlic parmasean, buffalo, lemon pepper, mango jalapeño or Zarandeado
$3.58

Gar/Catan Fish

Sold by the piece in your choice of Gar/Catan fish original, garlic parmesan, buffalo, lemon pepper, mango jalapeño or zarandeado
$3.89

Soups

Shrimp Soup

Shrimp soup typically consists of fresh shrimp simmered in a savory broth, often complemented by a medley of vegetables such as potatoes and carrots.
$14.94

Fish Soup

A savory blend of fish and select vegetables, simmered together to create a comforting medium-sized soup.
$13.64

Fish and Shrimp Soup

Fish and shrimp simmered together in a medium-sized serving of broth, typically featuring a blend of vegetables and herbs for added depth.
$16.24

Seafood Soup

Seafood soup typically includes a variety of seafood like shrimp, scallops, crab, and fish, simmered in a seasoned broth with mixed vegetables.
$18.19

Exquisite Octopus

All orders include: Rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables, and fries.

Octopus in Diabla Sauce

Hot.
$24.69

Octopus in Butter Sauce

Butter sauce typically includes a rich blend of butter and select herbs, designed to complement the delicate flavors of octopus.
$24.69

Octopus in Garlic Sauce

Large.
$24.69

Octopus in Spicy Garlic Sauce

Large.
$24.69

Octopus with Rice

Octopus served with rice, typically includes a blend of herbs and spices to complement the seafood flavor.
$24.69

Octopus in Ranchero Sauce

Octopus served with a robust sauce featuring tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, and onions, drawing inspiration from traditional ranchero flavors.
$24.69

Shrimps

Med Shrimp Chipotle Sauce

Shrimps in spicy chipotle sauce all orders include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp Cilantro Sauce

Shrimps in cilantro sauce include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp Spicy Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Spicy creamy chipotle sauce shrimps include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp Diabla Sauce

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp Mexican Style Sauce

Mexican-style sauce shrimp include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp Veracruzana Sauce

Shrimps in Veracruzana sauce include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp with Rice

Served with rice garden salad mixed vegetables coleslaw and fries.
$23.39

Med Grilled Shrimp and Beef Fajita

Beef fajita order and 1/2 order of shrimp with bell peppers and onions include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.69

Med Shrimp in Three Cheese Cream Sauce

Shrimp in a rich three cheese cream sauce include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrmip Au Gratin with Bacon

Shrimp au gratin, crispy bacon include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrmip Poblano Sauce

Shrimps in creamy poblano sauce include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp Ranchero Sauce

Shrimps in spicy ranchero sauce include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Med Shrimp Rockefeller

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$23.39

Lg Shrimp Spicy Garlic Sauce

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.04

Lg Shrimp Breaded with Coconut

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.04

Lg Shrimp Garlic Sauce

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.04

Lg Shrimp Al Madrazo

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.04

Lg Shrimp Grilled

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.04

Lg Fried Shrimp

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.04

Lg Shrimp Toreados

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.04

Stuffed Shrimp

All orders include: rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables, and fries.

Costa Azul Shrimp

Shrimp wrapped in bacon and typically includes cheese, prepared in a style reminiscent of coastal seafood traditions. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.69

Bacon Wrapped Shrmip with Mozzarella Cheese

Bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with mozzarella cheese, offering a blend of smoky and creamy flavors. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$24.69

Fish Fillet

Fish Fillet in Spicy Chipotle Sauce

Fish fillet cooked in a rich, spicy chipotle cream sauce, typically includes a blend of herbs and spices. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Three Cheese Cream Sauce

Fish fillet served with a rich sauce made from three types of cheese and cream, typically includes herbs for added flavor. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Diabla Sauce

Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish FIllet in Butter Sauce

Fish fillet gently cooked and served with a rich butter sauce, typically includes herbs and spices for added flavor. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet A La Mexicana

Fish fillet served with a sauce inspired by mexican cuisine, typically includes tomatoes, jalapeños, and onions. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet Grilled

Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Veracruzana Sauce

Fish fillet served with a tomato-based veracruz sauce, typically includes olives, capers, and a blend of herbs. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Fish fillet sautéed in a spicy and smoky chipotle sauce, typically includes a hint of sweetness. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Cilantro Sauce

A fish fillet served with a typically herbaceous and tangy cilantro sauce. Includes rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries.
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Spicy Garlic Sauce

include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Garlic Sauce

Include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$22.09

Fished Fillet Steamed with Vegetables

Gently steamed fish fillet accompanied by a medley of seasonal vegetables, typically including a light seasoning to enhance the natural flavors. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$22.09

Fish Fillet Fried

Include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Poblano Sauce

Fish fillet served with a creamy poblano pepper sauce, typically includes a blend of spices and herbs to enhance the flavor. Include rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries
$22.09

Fish Fillet in Ranchero Sauce

Grilled fish fillet served in a traditional ranchero sauce, typically includes tomatoes, jalapeños, and onions. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$22.09

Fish Fillet Rockefeller

Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$22.09

Stuffed Fish Fillet

All Orders Include: Rice, Garden Salad, Mixed Vegetables and Fries.

Stuffed Fish Fillet Tabasqueña

Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$24.69

Stuffed Fish Fillet with Shrimp

A fish fillet generously stuffed with shrimp, often accompanied by a blend of herbs and spices to enhance the seafood flavors. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$24.69

Stuffed Fish Fillet with Seafood Mix

Fish fillet, generously stuffed with a seafood mix, is baked to perfection, offering a harmonious blend of flavors from the sea. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$24.69

Shrimp Stuffed Fish Rolls

Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$24.69

Seafood Mix Stuffed Fish Rolls

Stuffed with seafood, breaded and topped with veracruzana sauce. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$24.69

Fish & Shrimp Combination Plate

Fish Fillet, Half order Shrimp Fried. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$24.69

Daily Specials - Combos

Excludes any additional discounts, no substitutes can be made. **All combos include fountain drink and natural flavor water**

Combo 1

3 chicharrones served with fries.
$15.59

Combo 2

3 chicharrones served with rice, garden salad, fries.
$16.89

Combo 3

Fish soup served with 3 chicharrones, rice.
$19.49

Combo 4

Shrimp soup served with 3 chicharrones, rice.
$20.79

Combo 5

Seafood soup mix served with 3 chicharrones, rice.
$22.09

Combo 6

Fish and shrimp soup served with 3 chicharrones, rice
$20.79

Combo 7

Small cocktail with 3 chicharrones.
$22.09

Combo 8

3 chicharrones, 3 shrimps, served with rice, green salad, fries.
$19.49

Our Party Trays

All orders include: beans, rice, onion rings, fries, tortillas, lemons and sauce.

Tray #1

15 chicharrones and 2 shrimp broth.
$49.39

Tray #2

20 chicharrones, 2 shrimp broth.
$59.79

Charola Botanera

8 Fried Shrimp, 8 Chicharrones

Family Meal Deals

Grilled or fried.

Mariscada

6 breaded shrimps ,stuffed tuna or shrimp salad avocado, 4 fish fillet, green salad, rice, onion rings, 2 shrimp broth.
$58.49

Grilled Parillada

Beef fajita, chicken fajita and shrimp with grilled bell peppers and onions, rice, beans, guacamole, 2 grilled jalapeños, 4 corn quesadillas.
$63.69

Mariscada "1987"

3 chicharrones,3 fried shrimp, 3 stuffed crabs, 3 fish ceviche tostadas, 2 small cocktails.
$57.19

Mar Y Tierral

Botana 1 person, 2 fish fillet, 6 shrimps, 2 quesadillas, 2 shrimp broth.
$57.19

Shrimp Family Deal

3 costa azul shrimps, 3 bacon wrapped shrimps, 3 al madrazo shrimps, 3 fried shrimps and avocado stuffed with shrimp salad, 2 shrimp broth.
$59.79

Mexican Family Deal

5 reynosa tacos, 4 plancha tacos, 4 beef fajita tostadas, 2 chiles toreados, 1/2 guacamole.
$61.09

House Specialties

All orders include: rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables, and fries.

Villa Del Mar Combination

Fish fillet and shrimp with spicy creamy chipotle sauce. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$25.99

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Villa Del Mar Special

Stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped with bacon on the grill with creamy chipotle sauce. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$25.99

Villa Del Mar Stew

Fish fillet, shrimp, squid and crab in veracruzana sauce. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$24.69

Villa Del Mar Stuffed Fish Roll

Fish fillet, stuffed with shrimp, cream cheese and bacon, breaded and creamy chipotle sauce on top. Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$25.99

VDM Tower

Fish Ceviche, Shrimp, Squid, and Crab smothered in House Sauce, topped with sliced Avocado.
$28.59

VDM Molcajete

Grilled Beef Fajita and Shrimp with Panela Cheese, Bulb Onions, Grilled Jalapeños, with Ranchera Sauce on Top.
$37.69

Whole Tilapia

All orders include: Rice, garden salad, mixed vegetables and fries. Warning: In some fish or seafood there are thorns or small bones.

Breaded, Grilled or Fried

Whole TIlapia
$22.09

Whole Tilapia Spicy Garlic Sauce

Whole Tilapia Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$22.09

Whole Tilapia Chipotle Sauce

Whole Tilapia Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$22.09

Whole Tilapia Garlic Sauce

Whole Tilapia Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$22.09

Whole Tilapia Diabla Sauce

Whole Tilapia Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.
$22.09

Whole Tilapia Veracruzana Sauce

Whole fish, Tilapia or Red Snapper, with Veracruzana sauce.
$22.09

Whole Tilapia in Butter Sauce

Includes rice, french fries, salad, vegetables, and toast.

Botanas

Beef, chicken or mix. All botanas include: Chips with beans and cheddar cheese topped with meat with tomatoes, onions and sliced jalapeños, avocado, rice, refried beans and mozzarella quesadillas.

Botana For 1

Botanas include chips with beans and cheddar cheese topped with preferred meat with tomatoes onions and sliced jalapenos guacamole rice refried beans and mozzarella quesadillas.
$24.99

Botana For 2

Botanas include chips with beans and cheddar cheese topped with preferred meat with tomatoes onions and sliced jalapenos guacamole rice refried beans and mozzarella quesadillas.
$42.89

Mexican

Bistec Ranchero

Bistec ranchero typically consists of a sautéed beef steak, accompanied by a spicy blend of tomatoes, onions, and serrano peppers, embodying the essence of Mexican ranch-style cooking.
$22.49

Fajita Toreada (Beef or Chicken)

Sizzling fajita toreada with choice of beef or chicken. Served with peppers, onions, and tortillas.
$23.74

Specialty Mexican Hamburger

Topped with sliced ham, bacon, American cheese and avocado, served with fries, refried beans and sliced jalapeños.
$17.49

Milanesa (Beef or Chicken)

Thinly sliced, breaded beef or chicken, lightly fried, served in the style traditional to Mexican seafood cuisine.
$21.24

Tampiqueña

Grilled beef fajitas with two quesadillas smothered in ranchera sauce, grilled bell peppers, onions and jalapenos.
$24.99

Mexican Beef or Chicken Fajitas or Camarón Tostadas

Mexican seafood and meat selection on crispy tostada. Choose from beef, chicken fajitas, or shrimp. Served with traditional toppings.
$21.24

Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

5 shrimp tacos.
$19.36

Reynosa Tacos

5 corn tortillas or 4 flour tortillas topped with chopped grilled beef fajita, onions and cilantro.
$18.74

Reynosa Tacos with Mozzarella Cheese

Reynosa tacos filled with a blend of seafood and mozzarella cheese, typically includes fresh herbs and a savory sauce.
$19.98

Fish Chicharron Tacos C/4

Crispy fish chicharron served in four tacos, typically includes cheese, red cabbage, pico de gallo, and a creamy chili sauce.
$19.36

Shrimp Gobernador Tacos C/4

Shrimp gobernador tacos typically consist of sautéed shrimp, melted cheese, and a mix of onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, served on corn tortillas.
$21.13

Viva Mexico Chicken or Shrimp Tacos

5 corn tortillas topped with chopped grilled shrimp, green sauce, cream and fresco cheese and red sauce.
$19.99

TACOS "A LA PLANCHA"

GRILLED BEEF FAJITAS, REFRIED BEANS AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE WRAPPED WITH FLOUR TORTILLAS

Drinks

Agua Frescas

Served with a choice of style.
$4.36

Lemonade

Refreshing citrus beverage.
$4.99

Fountain Drink

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$4.36

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$4.36

Dr. Pepper

Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.
$4.36

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
$4.36

Coke Zero

The same great taste but with zero calories.
$4.36

Water

Water Bottle

Pure, refreshing hydration in a bottle.
$3.25

Mix Drinks

Mineral Water Preparada

Mineral water mix typically includes a blend of mineral water with a subtle combination of flavors for a refreshing drink.
$3.44

Lemonade With Mineral Water

Lemonade prepared with freshly squeezed lemons and sparkling mineral water.
$6.24

Clamato

Clamato, a non-alcoholic mix, typically includes tomato juice, lime juice, and spices for a savory and tangy drink experience.

Desserts

Brownies

Perfect for the sweet tooth in you
$7.49

Flan

Velvety Napoli-inspired custard with caramel glaze, a smooth, delightful dessert
$7.49

Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake slice topped with a caramel glaze, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
$9.99

Tres Leches Cakes

Vanilla sponge cake soaked in a blend of three milks, typically garnished with whipped cream and a hint of cinnamon.
$9.99

Gansito/Black Forrest Cake

Layered chocolate cake with sweet cherries, typically featuring kirsch-flavored cream, inspired by the traditional Black Forest cake.

Side Orders

Rice

Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
$4.99

Onion Rings

Fried battered onion.
$8.74

Refried Beans

Creamy, mashed beans, lightly seasoned and cooked till perfection.
$4.99

Chips

Thinly sliced potatoes, fried until crispy and typically seasoned with sea salt.
$2.49

Mexican or Plain Guacamole

Avocado base, choice of Mexican with tomatoes, onions, cilantro or Plain. Served as a side.
$12.49

French Fries

Fried potatoes.
$8.74

Kids Menu - Children's Plate

Pizza & Fries

A kid-sized pizza paired with french fries, typically includes a simple topping selection suitable for children's tastes.
$11.24

Chicharrones & Fries (2)

Two pieces of crispy chicharrones paired with french fries.
$11.24

Hamburguer & Fries

Mini hamburger paired with crispy fries, typically includes a soft bun and a tender beef patty.
$11.24

Fish Nuggets & Fries

Breaded fish nuggets, typically paired with french fries, often accompanied by tartar sauce and a lemon wedge for added flavor.
$11.24

Chicken Nuggets & Fries

Crispy, tender chicken nuggets served with a side of golden fries.
$11.24

Popcorn Shrimp & Fries

Bite-sized shrimp, lightly coated and fried, served alongside seasoned fries.
$11.24

Kids Menu - Desserts for Kids

Kids Brownies

House-made chocolate brownie, typically includes a generous topping of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
$5.19

Kids Fruit Cup

A selection of fresh fruits, typically including strawberries, oranges, and grapes, served together in a child-friendly portion.
$3.89
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