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La Cocina de Ricardo
Serving Orange County the authentic flavors of Mixtlán, Jalisco since the 1980s. From Grandma Juana’s famous Menudo to our sizzling Molcajetes, every dish is crafted with love.
Appetizers * Para Abrir El Apetito
Aguachile
$25.95Raw shrimp cooked in lime juice & serrano pepper sauce. Garnished with cucumbers, red onions & orange wedges. (Allow 20 min prep)
Ceviche de Pescado
$23.95Fish cooked in lime juice, onions, cilantro & tomatoes. Garnished with avocado & cucumber. (Mixed with shrimp/octopus $26.95)
Botanas Doña Alicia
$23.95Beef taquitos, chicken flautas, cheese quesadilla with guac & sour cream.
Prepared Oysters
$45.95 / $34.95Topped with ceviche of shrimp & fish. One dozen $45.95 / Half dozen $34.95.
Super Quesadilla
$18.95Flour tortilla with cheese, Beef, Chorizo, Chicken, Carnitas or Asada. (Shrimp $2 more)
Botana Caliente
$43.95Fish, shrimp, octopus panfried with garlic, onions, hot peppers. Served with cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes & small tostadas.
Nachos Grande
$18.95Chips, beans, cheese, guac, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream. (With meat $4 more)
Choriqueso
$18.95Melted cheese topped with chorizo. Served with pickled carrots & tortillas.
Mexican Pizza
$18.95Crispy flour tortilla topped with beans, meat, cheese, guac, sour cream.
Taquitos
$18.955 corn rolled up taquitos with meat, served with guac, sour cream & cheese.
Oysters
$34.95 / $23.95One dozen $34.95 / Half dozen $23.95.
Guacamole Dip (8 oz)
$18.95Chicharrones de Puerco
$4.95A basket of crispy pork cracklings.
Salad * Ensaladas
Ensalada
$23.95Choice of grilled chicken, shrimp, steak, fish fillet or carnitas. Romaine, carrots, red cabbage, jack cheese, avocado, tomato & cucumber. (Half $17.95)
Soups * Sopas Y Caldos
Caldo 7 Mares
$30.95Our ultimate seafood soup: fish, shrimp, crab legs, mussels & octopus.
Birria
$22.95 / LgGoat meat soup; meat bone-in and red broth. (Medium $18.95)
Caldo de Camaron
$23.95Shrimp broth, shrimp, zucchini, carrots & cilantro.
Pozole
Lg/MedWhite, red, or green hominy soup with pork or chicken. (Cup size available $9.95)
Menudo
Lg/MedTripe with red broth. (Available with pata $4 more) (Cup size $9.95)
Sopa de Mama
Lg/MedChicken soup with noodles. Comforting and warm. (Cup size $9.95)
Sopa de Albondigas
Lg/MedMeatball & vegetable soup.
Sopa de Tortilla
Lg/MedTomato & chicken broth, tortilla chips, cilantro, jack cheese, avocado. (Cup size $9.95)
Caldo de Res
Lg/MedChunks of beef with seasonal vegetables. (Cup size $9.95)
Caldo de Pollo / Tlalpeño
Lg/MedChicken soup with fresh vegetables.
Mole de Olla
Lg/MedChunks of beef with vegetables in rich red beef broth.
Drinks * Bebidas
Soft Drinks * Refrescos
Fountain Sodas & Aguas
$3.25Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Iced Tea. Aguas Frescas: Horchata, Tamarindo, Jamaica.
Fresh Orange Juice
$9.00Coca Mexicana (1/2 Litro)
$4.00Bottled Sodas
$3.25Mineragua, Mandarine, Sangria, Sidral.
Hot Drinks
Hot Chocolate
$6.00Coffee / Hot Tea
$3.25Espresso / Cafe Americano
$3.95Latte / Mocha / Cappuccino
$5.50Cocktails * Cocteles
Coctel de Camarones
$25.95Shrimp cocktail with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado, special sauce.
Campechana
$32.95Shrimp and octopus in cocktail sauce.
Campechana Familiar
$43.95A large 32 oz cup with shrimp, octopus and oysters in cocktail sauce.
Combinations * Combinaciones
#1 One Item Combo
$13.95#2 Two Items Combo
$18.95A La Carte Options
$7.95 eaChoose from: Gordita, Quesadilla, Sope, or Tostadita. (Chile Relleno is $11.95 a la carte).
Platillos Especiales
Molcajete de Mariscos
$46.95Fillet of fish, shrimp, octopus, queso fresco, crab leg, nopales, zucchini sizzling in a hot mortar.
Molcajete Ranchero
$38.95Strips of steak, chicken, chorizo, queso fresco, nopales, zucchini, salsa de molcajete in hot mortar.
Molcajete Cielo, Mar y Tierra
$46.95Steak, chicken, shrimp mixed with octopus, roasted garlic, queso fresco in hot mortar.
Parrillada Campestre
$38.95Carne asada, puerco al pastor, chorizo, queso fresco, grilled poblano peppers in hot skillet.
Sizzling Fajitas
$32.95Steak, chicken, fish, shrimp or veggies cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes in hot skillet.
Asada y Camarones
$54.95Grilled steak topped with onions & poblano peppers. Served with roasted garlic shrimp.
Enchiladas de Langosta
$30.952 lobster enchiladas served with rice. Garnished with avocado slices. (Half $20.95)
Camarones Con Tequila
$30.95Shrimp sauteed with tequila, lime & butter. Seasoned with garlic & cilantro on a bed of rice. (Half $20.95)
Carne Guisada Con Frijoles
$25.95Choice of steak, chicken or pork grilled with onions, poblano peppers, red sauce. (Half $18.95)
Plato Proteina
$25.95Low carb dish. Shredded beef, onions, poblano peppers, tomatoes, topped with melted cheese. 2 fried eggs. (Half $18.95)
Family Specialties
Sea Food * Pescados Y Mariscos
Mojarra Frita
$25.95Whole tilapia fish, marinated in lime juice and deep fried. (Single serving only)
Camaron, Pulpo o Pescado
StandardShrimp, Octopus or Fish Fillet (Tilapia or Salmon). Available Styles: Asados, Al Mojo de Ajo, Al Chipotle, A la Diabla, Empanizados, Rancheros.
Poultry * Aves
Pollo en Salsa Verde / en Mole
StandardChicken breast pieces or thigh & leg in mild tomatillo sauce or traditional mole sauce.
Pollo Picado / al Chipotle / a la Diabla
StandardChicken breast cooked with tomatoes, or in spicy chipotle / devil sauce.
Milanesa de Pollo
StandardBreaded chicken breast pieces topped with sliced fried potatoes.
Beef * De Res
Carne A La Tampiquena
$32.95Carne asada served with a chicken mole enchilada & guacamole. (Single serving only)
Lengua en Salsa Roja o Verde
$30.95Slices of beef tongue in mild tomatillo or red sauce. (Single serving only)
Milanesa (Res)
$30.95Breaded steak topped with sliced fried potatoes. (Half order $19.95)
Carne Asada
$30.95Grilled steak with onions, red bell peppers & poblano peppers. (Single serving only)
Bistec Ranchero
StandardSteak strips grilled with onions, poblano peppers, round potatoes in red mild sauce.
Picadillo de Res / Calabacitas a la Tano
StandardShredded beef mixed with onions and poblano peppers.
Albondigas al Chipotle
StandardMeatballs in tomato sauce mixed with onions and red chipotle sauce.
Pork * De Puerco
Carnitas Los Gordos
StandardRoasted lean chunks of pork served with onions, jalapenos, cilantro & guacamole.
Costillas / Pastor / Chile Verde / Colorado
StandardChoice of pork ribs, marinated pork, or pork chunks in green/red sauce.
Breakfast * Desayunos
Huevos Rancheros
$18.952 sunny side up fried eggs on 2 corn tortillas. Topped with ranchero sauce.
Chilaquiles Rojos o Verdes
$18.95Corn chips with sauce, onions, queso fresco & sour cream.
Huevos con Machaca / Chorizo / Jamon
$18.95Scrambled eggs with your choice of meat, chorizo, or ham.
Omelete Mexicano / Huevos a la Mexicana
$18.95Scrambled with veggies, or stuffed omelet with enchilada sauce.
Huevos Divorciados
$18.952 eggs; one topped with green sauce, the other with red ranchero sauce.
Huevos Con Bistec
$21.95Petite steak grilled with onions & peppers with 2 sunny side up eggs.
Huevos A La Diabla / Chicharrones en Salsa
$18.95Scrambled eggs in spicy sauce, or pork skin pieces in red/green sauce.
Tostadas & Tortas
Taco Salad de Carne
$18.95Crispy flour shell filled with beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole.
Tostada de Ceviche
$14.95Corn crispy tostada topped with fresh fish ceviche.
Tortas (Hot Sandwiches)
$18.95Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Beef, Chicken, Milanesa, Ham & Cheese.
Torta Guadalajara
$20.95Torta ahogada, sourdough bun drowned in spicy sauce, beans & carnitas.
Twin Enchiladas
Enchiladas de Mole
$20.95Two enchiladas stuffed with chicken, topped with our traditional mole sauce.
Enchiladas de Pescado o Camaron
$23.95Two enchiladas stuffed with fish or shrimp cooked in red sauce.
Entomatadas / Enchiladas Suizas
$20.95Topped with tomato sauce and queso fresco, or creamy red/green sauce.
Burritos
Classic Burritos
$16.95Flour tortilla, beans & meat. (Beef, Chicken, Asada, Carnitas, Chile Verde, Pastor).
Surfer Burrito
$19.25Double flour tortilla, beans, rice, meat, lettuce, tomato, guac, cheese, sour cream.
Chimichanga
$19.25Fried burrito with meat & cheese. Served with guac, sour cream & cheese.
Machaca / Chorizo Con Huevos
$16.95Flour tortilla, meat, eggs, onions, poblano & bell peppers, tomatoes, beans.
Make Your Own Breakfast Burrito
$16.95Pick 5 items (avocado, bacon, beans, cilantro, cheese, eggs, guac, etc.)
Veggie Burrito
$16.95Flour tortilla, beans, rice, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, guac & sour cream.
Bean & Cheese Burrito
$11.95Special Items
Quesabirrias
$22.953 Corns quesadillas filled with goat meat & cheese. Served with delicious broth.
California Burrito
$16.95Carne asada, french fries, cheese & guacamole; wrapped in flour tortilla.
Burrito de Fajitas
$23.95Wheat tortilla; steak, chicken, fish or shrimp grilled with fajita veggies.
Guarachon
$21.95Giant thick corn tortilla topped with beans, melted cheese, meat, pico de gallo, nopales.
Lime & Pepper Salad
$18.95Cabbage topped with grilled chicken with lime & pepper, queso fresco, garbanzo beans.
Child’s Plates * Niños
Choice of Taco, Burrito, Enchilada, Taquitos or Quesadilla
$8.95Beef, chicken or pork. Served with beans & rice or french fries.
Milanesa de Pollo (Steak or Fish)
$9.95Chicken fingers. Served with beans & rice or french fries.
Chicken Nuggets / Pancakes (3)
$8.95 eaEggs (Scrambled or Fried)
$8.95With bacon or ham. Served with beans & rice or french fries.
Side Orders
French Fries
$4.00Order of Rice / Order of Beans
$3.50 eaChips & Salsa
$3.00Sour Cream / Cheese / Chiles Toreados
$1.50 eaFamily Packs * Paquete Familiar
#1 Family Pack
$90.0012 Tacos, Enchiladas, Miniburritos or Mini Chimichangas. 32oz beans, 32oz rice, 32oz salsa fresca, 1/2 tray chips.
#2 Family Pack
$149.505 lbs Carnitas, Asada, Chicken, Pork Tinga or Beef. 10 orders tortillas, 64oz beans/rice, 32oz salsa fresca, 1/2 tray chips, 8oz tomatillo, plates/utensils.
Meat By Per Pound
$22.00 / lbCarne Asada, Carnitas, Pork Tinga, Grilled Chicken, Shredded Chicken, Chile Verde, Shredded Beef.
Rice or Beans
$90 / $60 / $22.5060 servings $90, 30 servings $60, 10 servings $22.50. (32oz $8.50, 24oz $7)
Guacamole
$150 / $40 / $251 Gallon $150, 1 Qt $40, 24oz $25.
Salsa Fresca & Tomatillo
$40 / $11 / $81 Gallon $40, 32oz $11, 24oz $8.
Salsa Brava or Mole
$30 / $2532oz $30, 24oz $25.
Chips
$20 / $10 / $3Full Tray $20, Half Tray $10, Paper Bag $3.
Family Trays * Charolas
Tacos
$50 / $30(Beef, Carne Asada, Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Pork Tinga, Potato, Fish) 12 for $50 / 6 for $30.
Enchiladas
$50 / $30(Beef, Chicken, Pork Chile Verde, Pork Tinga, or Cheese) 12 for $50 / 6 for $30.
Miniburritos / Minichimichangas
$50 / $3012 for $50 / 6 for $30.
Taquitos
$50 / $30(Beef, Chicken, Carnitas, Pork Tinga or Potato) 24 for $50 / 12 for $30.
Tamales (Pork Chile Verde)
$50 / $3012 for $50 / 6 for $30. (Frozen 12 for $45 / 6 for $25)
Chiles Rellenos
$86 / $50(Cheese Chiles Rellenos) 12 for $86 / 6 for $50.