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Our Menu

Main MenuLunch MenuDessertsCatering MenuSeasonal Brunch

*Warning: Consuming raw or undercooked foods such as meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness | We cook our food fresh every day, free of preservatives.

Starters

Queso Dip

Small $6.50 | Large $12.00 • With 3 chorizo and bean dip

Queso Fundido

$12.00
A sizzling skillet of chorizo queso and grilled onions.
Fresh Guacamole photo

Fresh Guacamole

$12.00

Creamy Guac Dip

$6.50
Nachos Carreta photo

Nachos Carreta

$16.50
Grilled chicken and steak shrimp topped with pico de gallo.

Nachos Supremos

$14.00
Shredded chicken and ground beef topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomatoes.

Wings

$12.00
Sauce options: Diabla | BBQ | Buffalo

Esquites Locos

$8.00
Corn, queso fresco mayo, and tajin.

Taquitos Mexicanos

$14.00
Shredded chicken and beef, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

Carne Asada Fries

$17.00
Queso, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

Salads & Soup

Strawberry Salad photo

Strawberry Salad

$16.00
Grilled shrimp, chicken, spring mix, strawberries and mango with balsamic dressing.

Taco Salad

$16.00
Grilled chicken or steak, taco shell filled with rice & refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

Sopa de Pollo

$9.00
Shredded chicken and tortilla strips.

Pozole

$10.00
Chicken stew, lettuce, beats, and corn.

Burritos

Burritos Deluxe

$15.00
Shredded chicken, ground beef, refried beans inside, topped with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, ranchero sauce.

Burrito Fresco

$16.00
Grilled chicken or steak, filled with black beans, grilled peppers, onions, topped with queso, pico de gallo sauce, fresh jalapeños.

Burrito San José

$15.00
Grilled chicken, filled with rice and refried beans, chorizo, topped with queso, sour cream, pico de gallo.

Burritos Fajita

$16.00
Two burritos with grilled chicken or steak, onions, peppers, topped with queso, sour cream, pico de gallo. Rice or refried beans on the side.
Chipotle photo

Chipotle

$15.00
Grilled chicken, filled with black beans and rice, topped with chipotle sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo.

Bollywood

$15.00
Onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, rice, and beans inside, topped with queso.

Chimichangas

$15.00
Two fried or soft chimichangas with shredded beef or chicken, topped with queso, guaca-crema. Salad on the side • Rice or Refried Beans +$1.00

Enchiladas

Three enchiladas with a side of rice, beans, and lettuce.

Enchiladas Verdes photo

Enchiladas Verdes

$15.00
Shredded chicken or beef, topped with green sauce and sour cream.
Enchiladas Mexicanas photo

Enchiladas Mexicanas

$15.00
Shredded chicken topped with red sauce, guacamole, and sour cream.

Enchiladas Poblanas

$15.00
Shredded chicken, topped with mole sauce, sour cream, and queso fresco.

Chipotle

$15.00
Shredded chicken, topped with chipotle sauce and sour cream.

Quesadillas

Quesadilla del Mar photo

Quesadilla del Mar

$17.00
Shrimp or scallops, side of rice and guaca-crema salad.

Quesadilla Texana

$15.00
Grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp, side of rice and guaca-crema salad.

Quesadilla Verde

$13.00
Protein options: shredded chicken, ground beef, shredded beef, side of rice and guaca-crema salad.

Quesadilla Ranchera

$16.00
Grilled chicken or steak, filled with refried beans and onions, topped with pico de gallo and sour cream.

La Vegetariana

$15.00
Zucchini, yellow squash, corn, spinach, sour cream, ranchero sauce on the side.

Birria Baby!

$17.00
Quesa-birria, side of consomé.

Cheese Steak

$16.00
Steak, onions, mushrooms, topped with queso and pico de gallo, side of rice and beans.

Tacos

Tacos de Carne Asada

$17.00
Three corn tortillas, on the side: shredded cheese, salsa diabla, rice and beans.

Tacos de Pollo Asado

$16.00
Three corn tortillas, on the side: shredded cheese and salsa diabla.

Chipotle Shrimp or Fish

$17.00
Three corn tortillas, topped with creamy chipotle sauce, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, served with rice.
Birria photo

Birria

$17.00
Three corn tortillas, cheese, served with consomé (broth).

Del Mar

¡Ay, Diablos!

$21.00
Shrimp, spicy diabla sauce, rice, salad.

Mojo de Ajo

$21.00
Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter over rice, with avocado and pico de gallo.

Camarones con Crema

$21.00
Shrimp and steamed vegetables sautéed in cream sauce, side of rice, pico de gallo, salad, cucumber dressing, corn or flour tortillas.

Arroz con Mariscos

$21.00
Shrimp and scallops over rice, topped with queso, guaca-crema salad, corn or flour tortillas.

Pescado Yucatán

$19.00
Fried tilapia over vegetables and rice, guaca-crema salad, corn or flour tortillas.

Ceviche

$17.00
Shrimp in lime juice, avocado • Add Octopus +$2.00

Coctel

$17.00
Shrimp in tomato sauce, avocado • Add Octopus +$2.00

Mojarra Diabla

$26.00
Bone-in fried tilapia, shrimp, spicy diabla sauce, onions, rice, avocado salad, corn or flour tortillas.

De La Tierra

All entrées below come with flour or corn tortillas.

Arroz con Pollo photo

Arroz con Pollo

$17.00
Chicken over rice, topped with queso • Texano Style +$3.00

Pollo Feliz

$22.00
Chicken breast, shrimp, peppers, onions, topped with cheese. Side of rice and guaca-crema salad.

Pollo con Crema

$19.00
Chicken and steamed vegetables sautéed in cream sauce, side of rice, pico de gallo, salad, and cucumber dressing.

Pollo Ranchero

$19.00
Chicken breast, grilled mushrooms, onions, topped with cheese and ranchero sauce, served with rice and beans.

Chori-Pollo

$19.00
Chicken breast, chorizo, topped with queso, served with rice and beans.

Steak & Pork

Carne Asada

$24.00
Rib-eye steak, rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, salad, onions, chile toreados.
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Molcajete

Regular $28.00 | For Two $55.00 • Volcanic stone with steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, peppers, onions, cactus, queso fresco, guaca-crema salad. Side of refried beans and rice.

Tablazo

Regular $28.00 | For Two $55.00 • Rib-eye steak, grilled chicken breast, grilled pork chops, short ribs, refried beans and rice, guaca-crema salad, chori-queso.

T - Bone

$24.00
T-bone steak, rice, and refried or black beans.

Chuletas

$19.00
Grilled pork chops, rice and refried beans, avocado salad, chile toreados.

Carnitas

$19.00
Fried pork, rice and refried beans, avocado salad, jalapeños.

Chile Colorado

$19.00
Tender chunks of pork in red or green sauce, served with rice and refried beans.

Fajitas

All fajitas include protein, bell peppers, onions, refried beans, rice, guaca-crema salad, corn or flour tortillas.

Del Mar Fajita

$21.00
Shrimp, scallops, and fish.

Chicken Fajita

$19.00

Steak Fajita

$20.00

Texanas Fajita

$21.00
Chicken, steak, and shrimp.

Mixed Fajita

$19.00

Veggies Fajita

$17.00

Chipotle Fajita

$22.00
Mixed protein with peppers, onions, zucchini squash, tomatoes, and chipotle peppers.

Hawaiana Fajita

$22.00
Mixed protein with peppers, onions, zucchini squash, tomatoes, pineapple.

Create Your Combo

Pick a Protein: Shredded Chicken | Shredded Beef | Ground Beef • For the Vegetarians: Spinach and Cheese | Mushroom and Cheese | Veggie Mix | Cheese | Black or Refried Beans • Add a Side: Rice | Refried or Black Beans +$4.00 each

Quesadilla

Pick One Item $5.00 | Pick Two Items $10.00 • Cheese-filled quesadilla with your choice of protein.

Taco

Pick One Item $5.00 | Pick Two Items $10.00 • Choice of protein with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Soft shell or hard shell • Add +$0.50 for Soft Shell

Enchilada

Pick One Item $5.00 | Pick Two Items $10.00 • Corn tortilla filled with your choice of protein, topped with red sauce and cheese.

Burrito

Pick One Item $5.00 | Pick Two Items $10.00 • Flour tortilla filled with your choice of protein, topped with red sauce and cheese.

Tostada

Pick One Item $5.00 | Pick Two Items $10.00 • Choice of protein with refried beans, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.

Chile Relleno

Pick One Item $5.00 | Pick Two Items $10.00 • Cheese only, topped with red sauce and cheese.

Tamale

Pick One Item $5.00 | Pick Two Items $10.00 • Pork only, topped with red sauce and cheese.

Add Ons

Grilled Chicken

$2.00

Steak

$3.00

Shrimp

$3.00

Rice

$4.00

Black / Refried Beans

$5.00

Rice & Refried Beans

$4.00

Veggie

$1.00

Lettuce

$1.00

Sour Cream

$1.00

Flour or Corn Tortillas

$1.00

Fresh or Vinegar Jalapeños

$1.00

Pico De Gallo

$1.50

Guacamole

$2.00

Shredded Cheese

$2.00

Queso Dip

$2.00

Avocado

$2.00

Chile Toreados

$3.00

Lunch Specials

$10.00

PICK 2 ITEMS:

Quesadilla

Protein of choice, cheese filled.

Chile Relleno

Only cheese | Topped with red sauce & cheese.

Taco

Protein of choice | soft (+$0.50) or hard shell lettuce | cheese

Tostada

Protein of choice: refried beans, guacamole | lettuce, sour cream | cheese

Enchilada

Protein of choice corn tortilla topped with red sauce & cheese.

Burrito

Protein of choice flour tortilla topped with red sauce & cheese.

PROTEIN OPTIONS:

Shredded Beef

Shredded Chicken

Ground Beef

For the Vegetarians!

Spinach & cheese, mushroom & cheese veggie mix | cheese, black or refried beans.

PICK 1 SIDE:

Rice or refried beans or guacamole salad.

Lunch Entrees

Arroz Con Pollo

$12.00
Chicken over rice topped with queso.

Pollo Ranchero

$12.00
Chicken Breast | Grilled Mushrooms, Onions | Topped with Cheese | Ranchero Sauce, Rice & Beans

Chori Pollo

$12.00
Chicken Breast | Chorizo | Topped with Queso | Rice & Beans

Pollo Poblano

Chicken Breast | Mole | Rice & Beans

Burrito San Jose

$12.00
Grilled Chicken | Filled with Rice & Refried Beans | Chorizo Topped with Queso | Sour Cream Pico De Gallo

Burrito Chipotle

Grilled Chicken | Filled with Black Beans & Rice | Topped with Chipotle Sauce & Sour Cream

Quesadilla Texana

$13.00
Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, side of rice & guaca-crema salad.

Quesadilla Grande

$12.00
Cheese quesadilla stuffed with beans, pico de gallo, and beef.

Chimichanga

$12.00
One Fried or Soft | Shredded Beef or Chicken | Topped with Queso | Guaca-Crema Salad Side of Rice or Refried Beans (both +$1)

Fajitas

$12.00
Protein options: chicken/steak/mixed/shrimp +$1.00 • Served with rice & refried beans guaca-crema salad | Flour Tortillas

Starters

Queso Dip photo

Queso Dip

$6.50 R | $12.00 L • Chorizo +$3.00 | Bean Dip +$1.00

Queso Fundido

$12.00
A sizzling skillet of chorizo queso, grilled onions.

Fresh Guacamole

$12.00

Creamy Guac

$6.50

Nachos Carreta

$16.50
Grilled chicken | steak, shrimp, topped with pico de gallo.

Nachos Supremos

$14.00
Shredded chicken | ground beef topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole tomatoes.

Wings

$12.00
Sauce options: Diabla/BBQ/Buffalo

Esquites Locos

$8.00
Corn | Queso Fresco Mayo | Tajin

Taquitos Mexicanos

$14.00
Shredded chicken and beef lettuce | guacamole | pico de gallo sour cream.

Carne Asada Fries

$17.00
Queso | pico de gallo sour cream | guacamole.

ADD-ONS:

Grl Chk +$2.00 | Stk +$3.00 | Shrimp +$3.00 | Rice or Black/Refried Beans +$4.00 | Rice & Refried Beans +$4.00 | per Veggie +$1.00 | Lettuce +$1.00 | Sour Cream +$1.00 | Pico De Gallo +$1.50 | Guacamole +$2.00 | Shredded Cheese +$2.00 | Queso Dip +$2.00 | Flour or Corn Tortillas +$1.00 | Fresh or Vinegar Jalapeños +$1.00 | Avocado +$2.00 | Chile Toreados +$3.00

Desserts

Flan

$5.99

Churros

$5.99

Sopapillas

$5.99
Cake tres Leches photo

Cake tres Leches

$6.99
Chocolate Cake photo

Chocolate Cake

$6.99
Xangos photo

Xangos

$6.99

Fajita Bar

Fajita

$14.00/+
Includes: Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese | Protein choices | Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Guacamole, Chips & Salsa | Grilled Chicken $15.00 per person, Steak $16.00 per person, Shrimp $16.00 per person, Texas $17.00 per person, Veggie Fajitas $14.00 per person

Fajitas Chipotle

$17.00/per person
Chicken & Steak fajitas and zucchini, squash, chipotle peppers and spices

Fajitas Hawaianas

$17.00/per person
Chicken & Steak Fajitas and zucchini, squash and pineapple

A La Carte

Half Pan feeds approx 12 people - Full Pan feeds approx 28 people

Mexican Rice

$24.00/+
Half Pan $24.00, Full Pan $48.00

Refried Beans

$24.00/+
Half Pan $24.00, Full Pan $48.00

Black Beans

$24.00/+
Half Pan $24.00, Full Pan $48.00

Dips

(*32 oz dips serve about 8-10 people)

Creamy Guacamole Dip 32 oz

MP

Guacamole de la Casa 32 oz

MP

Cheese Dip 32 oz

$24.00

Choriqueso 32 oz

$20.00

Bean Dip 32 oz

$16.00

Pico de Gallo 32 oz

$14.00

8 Crunchy Taco Shells

$20.00

8 Soft Flour Tortillas

$24.00

8 Soft Corn Tortillas

$24.00

Appetizers

Ne Mini Chimis

$29.99
(16 per order)

Cheese Dip 32 oz

$22.00
(serves 8)

Creamy Guacamole 32 oz

$22.00
(serves 8)

Taquitos Mexicanos

$35.00
(12 per order)

Nacho Bar

Nacho Bar

Includes: Shredded Lettuce | Protein Choices: Shredded Chicken $9.75 per person, Ground Beef $9.75 per person, Grilled Chicken $12.00 per person, Steak $13.00 per person

Mixed

$13.00/per person

Texas

$14.00/per person

Carnitas

$12.00/per person

Chorizo

$10.09/per person

Taco Bar

Taco Bar

$7.50/+
1 Crunchy Taco & 1 Soft Flour Tortilla per person. Toppings Include: Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream and Tomatoes. Chips & Salsa. Protein Choices: Ground Beef $7.50 per person, Shredded Chicken $7.75 per person, Grilled Chicken $9.50 per person, Steak $10.15, Steak $10.15 per person, Mixed Veggies $7.95 per person

Street Tacos

$7.50/+
Two soft corn tortillas per person. Toppings include Cilantro, onion, salsa roja, salsa verde, and wedges of lime. Protein Choices: Ground Beef $7.50 per person, Shredded Chicken $7.75 per person, Grilled Chicken $9.50 per person, Steak $10.15, Steak $10.15 per person, Mixed Veggies $7.95 per person

Carne Asada

$9.75/per person

Pollo Asado

$9.00/per person

Carnitas

$9.50/per person

Al Pastor

$10.25/per person

Chorizo

$9.00/per person

Deluxe Shrimp

$11.00/per person
(Shrimp sautéed with onions, tomatoes & our seasoning)

Create Your Own

$12.00/+
Carreta Bowls Includes: Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Black Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Assorted Housemade Salsas. Protein Choices: Grilled Chicken $12.25 per person, Steak $13.50 per person, Mixed $14.00 per person, Texas $15.50 per person, Shrimp $15.00 per person, Carnitas $14.00 per person, Vegetable Medley. $12.00 per person

Menu

Santa Baby

$15.00
3 plain pancakes topped with strawberry jam, whipped cream, and sprinkles.

The Grinch

$15.00
3 plain pancakes, Dubai chocolate inspired, hazelnut spread, drizzled pistachio cream, topped with kataifi (a type of shredded pastry).

Navidad Rosa

$15.00
3 pink pancakes, strawberry sauce, sugar powder, whipped cream, leche condensada (sweetened condensed milk).

Churro French Toast

$15.00
Cinnamon and sugar-coated French toast served with whipped cream, leche condensada (sweetened condensed milk), and a choice of dulce de leche or hazelnut drizzle.

Breakfast Bowl

$14.00
Potatoes, over-easy eggs, American cheese, avocado, pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa), chipotle, and sour cream drizzle.

Huevos Rancheros

$10.00
Two eggs, scrambled or over-easy, topped with ranchero sauce, served with potatoes and tortillas • Add-ons: Carne Asada +$5.00 | 1 Plain Pancake +$4.00 | Chorizo +$1.25

Birria Chilaquiles

$15.00
Fried tortilla chips, ranchero sauce, topped with birria (a type of stewed meat), cheese, avocado, and sour cream • Add Over-Easy Eggs +$2.00

Abuelita’s Tamales

$12.00
Two pork-filled tamales topped with sour cream and your choice of red sauce or green sauce.
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