Welcome to El Cerro Tacos Swansboro—where every bite feels like a trip to the streets of Mexico. Enjoy fresh tacos, seafood favorites, and family-style Mexican dishes made from scratch daily.
Your Local Mexican Spot
in Swansboro, NC
Trays for Any Event
Make your next party unforgettable with our Mexican catering in Swansboro! Perfect for office lunches, birthdays, and celebrations.
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Looking for a fun and flavorful spot for your group gathering? Reserve our space and celebrate with authentic Mexican food and good vibes.
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Swansboro, NC
Hours
Monday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm11 am to 9 pm
Our Menu
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Appetizers
Corn kernel/ street corn
Sautéed and tossed with mayo, queso fresco, and chili tajin
seasoning.77Sautéed and tossed with mayo, queso fresco, and chili tajin
seasoning.
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Cerro Sampler
Includes 4 wings, (2 taquitos chicken), (cheese Quesadilla),
and Jalapeño poppers2020Includes 4 wings, (2 taquitos chicken), (cheese Quesadilla),
and Jalapeño poppers
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8oz cheese dip
Make it Your Way - $12
• Add chorizo for a smokey kick!
• Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat!1010Make it Your Way - $12
• Add chorizo for a smokey kick!
• Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat!
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Fresh Guacamole
Freshly smashed avocados mixed with diced tomatoes,
onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Made
to order and served with tortilla chips.1010Freshly smashed avocados mixed with diced tomatoes,
onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Made
to order and served with tortilla chips.
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Jalapeno Bacon X-plosion
(6) Fresh jalapeños stuffed with melted cheese and chorizo,
wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection.1414(6) Fresh jalapeños stuffed with melted cheese and chorizo,
wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection.
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Birria Rolls
Flour tortilla filled with birria and cheese, rolled and fried.
Drizzled with our chipotle sauce.1212Flour tortilla filled with birria and cheese, rolled and fried.
Drizzled with our chipotle sauce.
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Nachos
Fajita Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, grilled onions
and bell peppers, and your choice of steak or chicken.
Finished with lettuce pico de gallo, sour cream, and
jalapeños.1515Tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, grilled onions
and bell peppers, and your choice of steak or chicken.
Finished with lettuce pico de gallo, sour cream, and
jalapeños.
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Cantina Nachos
Tortilla chips with melted cheese, seasoned ground
beef or shredded chicken, refried beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and sour cream.1515Tortilla chips with melted cheese, seasoned ground
beef or shredded chicken, refried beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and sour cream.
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Fajitas
Classic Fajitas
sizzling grilled chicken cooked with fresh onions and bell peppers, served with rice or beans lettuce guacamole and sour cream. and warm tortillas1717sizzling grilled chicken cooked with fresh onions and bell peppers, served with rice or beans lettuce guacamole and sour cream. and warm tortillas
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Fajita Alambre
Grilled steak, chicken, and chorizo with sautéed onions and
bell peppers, topped with melted grated cheese and served
sizzling hot. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole,
pico de gallo, and warm tortillas.2020Grilled steak, chicken, and chorizo with sautéed onions and
bell peppers, topped with melted grated cheese and served
sizzling hot. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole,
pico de gallo, and warm tortillas.
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ECT. Fajitas
Tender pulled pork and shrimp with sauteed bell peppers and onions. topped with our signature street corn. served with your choice of rice or beans Comes with lettuce ,guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and warm tortillas.2424Tender pulled pork and shrimp with sauteed bell peppers and onions. topped with our signature street corn. served with your choice of rice or beans Comes with lettuce ,guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and warm tortillas.
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Fajita Momia
Shrimp wrapped in bacon, grilled with sautéed onions and
bell peppers, and topped with melted cheese. Served with
sizzling hot with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de
gallo, sour cream and warm tortillas.1919Shrimp wrapped in bacon, grilled with sautéed onions and
bell peppers, and topped with melted cheese. Served with
sizzling hot with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de
gallo, sour cream and warm tortillas.
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Seafood
Mojarra
Whole tilapia fried. Served with rice, fresh salad, pico de
gallo, sliced avocado, and warm tortillas.1818Whole tilapia fried. Served with rice, fresh salad, pico de
gallo, sliced avocado, and warm tortillas.
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Tostada Tropical/ Ceviche
Tostada topped with fresh tuna, shrimp, and tender
octopus, mixed with diced mango and a touch of heat from
our signature house salsa. Finished with red onion, cilantro,
avocado, and a squeez3 of fresh lime. Garnished with
spaghetti carrots.1818Tostada topped with fresh tuna, shrimp, and tender
octopus, mixed with diced mango and a touch of heat from
our signature house salsa. Finished with red onion, cilantro,
avocado, and a squeez3 of fresh lime. Garnished with
spaghetti carrots.
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Shrimp Ceviche Tradicional
Seasoned shrimp, on our signature salsa negra, fresh pico
de gallo, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of spicy chipotle
mayo, finished with a squeeze of fresh lime.2020Seasoned shrimp, on our signature salsa negra, fresh pico
de gallo, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of spicy chipotle
mayo, finished with a squeeze of fresh lime.
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Camarones El Cholo
Shrimp wrapped in bacon drizzled with signature cheese dip. Served with rice, beans and guacamole salad. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne ill1919Shrimp wrapped in bacon drizzled with signature cheese dip. Served with rice, beans and guacamole salad. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne ill
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Coctel De Camarones
Shrimp with avocado, pico de gallo and our special coctel sauce. Served cold with crackers. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especia1414Shrimp with avocado, pico de gallo and our special coctel sauce. Served cold with crackers. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especia
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3 protein A.C.P
Grilled shrimp with cheese dip. Served with guac salad, rice and beans. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have cert2020Grilled shrimp with cheese dip. Served with guac salad, rice and beans. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have cert
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Camarones Coco
Golden shrimp coated in sweet coconut flakes and fried
to perfection. Served with rice, fresh spaghetti carrots,
avocado salad, and a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping.1919Golden shrimp coated in sweet coconut flakes and fried
to perfection. Served with rice, fresh spaghetti carrots,
avocado salad, and a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping.
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Enchiladas
Enchiladas Verdes
Three steak enchiladas topped with salsa verde and melted
cheese, finished with sour cream, cilantro, onions, and fresh
avocado. Served with a side of rice or beans.1818Three steak enchiladas topped with salsa verde and melted
cheese, finished with sour cream, cilantro, onions, and fresh
avocado. Served with a side of rice or beans.
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Enchiladas Blancas
Three chicken enchiladas topped with queso sauce and drizzled
with our signature chipotle salsa. Finished with lettuce, tomato, and
sour cream. Served with a side of rice of beans1616Three chicken enchiladas topped with queso sauce and drizzled
with our signature chipotle salsa. Finished with lettuce, tomato, and
sour cream. Served with a side of rice of beans
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Enchiladas Bandera
Three enchiladas - One topped with salsa verde, one with our
cheese sauce, and one with salsa rojas. Filled with your choice of
chicken beef, or cheese. Served rice and sour cream salad.1616Three enchiladas - One topped with salsa verde, one with our
cheese sauce, and one with salsa rojas. Filled with your choice of
chicken beef, or cheese. Served rice and sour cream salad.
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Birria Enchiladas
Three enchiladas filled with slow-cooked birria, covered in our
salsa roja and topped with melted cheese. Served with a side of
rice and fresh guacamole salad.1616Three enchiladas filled with slow-cooked birria, covered in our
salsa roja and topped with melted cheese. Served with a side of
rice and fresh guacamole salad.
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Make Your Own Combo
2 item combo
Choose from burrito, enchilada, soft or crunchy taco,
or quesadilla.
Filling options:
Ground Beef, Pulled Chicken, Bean, or Cheese.
All combos are served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Add cheese dip for $1.501212Choose from burrito, enchilada, soft or crunchy taco,
or quesadilla.
Filling options:
Ground Beef, Pulled Chicken, Bean, or Cheese.
All combos are served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Add cheese dip for $1.50
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3 Item Combo
Choose from burrito, enchilada, soft or crunchy taco,
or quesadilla.
Filling options:
Ground Beef, Pulled Chicken, Bean, or Cheese.
All combos are served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Add cheese dip for $1.501313Choose from burrito, enchilada, soft or crunchy taco,
or quesadilla.
Filling options:
Ground Beef, Pulled Chicken, Bean, or Cheese.
All combos are served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Add cheese dip for $1.50
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Street Tacos
3 Carolina Diablo Tacos
Tacos filled with grilled carne asada, topped with habanero
caramelized onion, queso fresco, and our spicy salsa roja. Served
with rice and beans.1717Tacos filled with grilled carne asada, topped with habanero
caramelized onion, queso fresco, and our spicy salsa roja. Served
with rice and beans.
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3 Valley Tacos
Each. A fresh handmade corn tortilla with carne asada, cilantro, onions, queso fresco, avocado, and drizzled with our new guacamole salsa1717Each. A fresh handmade corn tortilla with carne asada, cilantro, onions, queso fresco, avocado, and drizzled with our new guacamole salsa
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3 Vampiro Tacos
Each. A fresh handmade corn tortilla until it is crispy and crunchy on the flat top cooked with carne asada, cheese, queso fresco, cilantro, onions and drizzled with our diablo sauce and guaca sauce1717Each. A fresh handmade corn tortilla until it is crispy and crunchy on the flat top cooked with carne asada, cheese, queso fresco, cilantro, onions and drizzled with our diablo sauce and guaca sauce
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3 Tailgate Tacos
Three corn quesadilla style tacos stuffed with your choice of meat with cilantro, onions and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans1515Three corn quesadilla style tacos stuffed with your choice of meat with cilantro, onions and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans
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3 Panzon Taco
Corn tortilla served with pork belly, onions marinated in vinegar, cilantro and drizzled with guacamole salsa1818Corn tortilla served with pork belly, onions marinated in vinegar, cilantro and drizzled with guacamole salsa
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Burritos
California Burrito
Large flour burrito filled with grilled steak, french fries, cheese,
pico, rice, guacamole and sour cream.1616Large flour burrito filled with grilled steak, french fries, cheese,
pico, rice, guacamole and sour cream.
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Carne Asada Burrito
A large flour tortilla filled with grilled carne asada, rice, beans,
onions, cilantro, and shredded cheese.1515A large flour tortilla filled with grilled carne asada, rice, beans,
onions, cilantro, and shredded cheese.
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Chipotle Burrito
A large flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, rice,
pico de gallo, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese.
Finished with our creamy chipotle sauce.1616A large flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, rice,
pico de gallo, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese.
Finished with our creamy chipotle sauce.
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Chimichanga dinner
Two deep-fried flour tortillas filled with your choice of chicken or
seasoned ground beef, topped with cheese sauce. Served with
rice or beans, lettuce tomato, sour cream, and guacamole.1616Two deep-fried flour tortillas filled with your choice of chicken or
seasoned ground beef, topped with cheese sauce. Served with
rice or beans, lettuce tomato, sour cream, and guacamole.
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Chimichanga grill
Two deep-fried flour tortillas filled with your choice of Grilled chicken or
grilled Steak, topped with cheese sauce. Served with
rice or beans, lettuce tomato, sour cream, and guacamole.1818Two deep-fried flour tortillas filled with your choice of Grilled chicken or
grilled Steak, topped with cheese sauce. Served with
rice or beans, lettuce tomato, sour cream, and guacamole.
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Goku Burrito
A loaded flour tortilla packed with grilled steak, shrimp, fries,
shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, finished with our
signature chipotle sauce.1818A loaded flour tortilla packed with grilled steak, shrimp, fries,
shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, finished with our
signature chipotle sauce.
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Burrito Diablo
Stuffed with carne asada, grilled onions, jalapeños and mushrooms. Topped with cheese dip, diablo hot sauce, shredded cheese and served with rice. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eg1616Stuffed with carne asada, grilled onions, jalapeños and mushrooms. Topped with cheese dip, diablo hot sauce, shredded cheese and served with rice. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eg
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The OG Burrito
A loaded flour tortilla packed with grilled steak, shrimp, fries,
shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, finished with our
signature chipotle sauce.1515A loaded flour tortilla packed with grilled steak, shrimp, fries,
shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, finished with our
signature chipotle sauce.
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Burrito Mojado
Large burrito stuffed with carne asada, shrimp, grilled onions, French fries, topped with cheese dip, drizzle of chipotle sauce and served with rice1818Large burrito stuffed with carne asada, shrimp, grilled onions, French fries, topped with cheese dip, drizzle of chipotle sauce and served with rice
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Classic Dishes & Soups
La Puente Steak & Chicken
An 8 oz. ribeye steak topped with grilled chicken strips,
served with rice, beans, and a fresh guacamole salad.
Garnished with grilled onions and a chile torado.2525An 8 oz. ribeye steak topped with grilled chicken strips,
served with rice, beans, and a fresh guacamole salad.
Garnished with grilled onions and a chile torado.
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Carne Asada
A 10 oz. ribeye steak grilled to perfection, served with rice
and beans, guacamole salad, and our chunky molcajete
style salsa roja.2525A 10 oz. ribeye steak grilled to perfection, served with rice
and beans, guacamole salad, and our chunky molcajete
style salsa roja.
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Carnitas Michocanas
Tender slow-cooked pork carnitas, served with rice, beans,
and guacamole salad. Accompanied by warm tortillas and
pico de gallo.1414Tender slow-cooked pork carnitas, served with rice, beans,
and guacamole salad. Accompanied by warm tortillas and
pico de gallo.
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Molcajete tradicional
Grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, and octopus, cooked in our
savory house salsa with tender cactus (nopal). Topped with
grilled onions, and melted cheese. Served with rice, beans,
guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.4040Grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, and octopus, cooked in our
savory house salsa with tender cactus (nopal). Topped with
grilled onions, and melted cheese. Served with rice, beans,
guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.
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Birria Ramen
Tender shredded birria beef served in a flavorful birria broth
with ramen noodles. Topped with fresh onions and cilantro.1515Tender shredded birria beef served in a flavorful birria broth
with ramen noodles. Topped with fresh onions and cilantro.
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1 Protein A.C.P
Made with a tomato based broth, grilled chicken, tortilla strips,
and topped with avocado, cheese, and fresh cilantro.1616Made with a tomato based broth, grilled chicken, tortilla strips,
and topped with avocado, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
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Taco Salad
Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with seasoned ground beef,
or pulled chicken, and refried beans. Topped with lettuce,
shredded cheese, sour cream, and diced tomatoes.1313Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with seasoned ground beef,
or pulled chicken, and refried beans. Topped with lettuce,
shredded cheese, sour cream, and diced tomatoes.
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Fajita Taco Salad
Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with refried beans, grilled steak
or chicken, sautéed onion, bell peppers and tomatoes. Topped
with lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and diced tomatoes1414Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with refried beans, grilled steak
or chicken, sautéed onion, bell peppers and tomatoes. Topped
with lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and diced tomatoes
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Bacon Avocado Burguer
A burger with bacon, fresh avocado, mayo, lettuce, tomato,
melted cheese, and then covered with our Oaxaca cheese
and served on a toasted bun1616A burger with bacon, fresh avocado, mayo, lettuce, tomato,
melted cheese, and then covered with our Oaxaca cheese
and served on a toasted bun
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Antojitos
El Cerro Fries
Loaded fries topped with grilled steak, beans, melted cheese, fresh
guacamole, pico and drizzled with sour cream.1515Loaded fries topped with grilled steak, beans, melted cheese, fresh
guacamole, pico and drizzled with sour cream.
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Cerro Flautas
4 rolled taquitos filled with your choice of chicken or birria, topped
with queso sauce, drizzled with salsa verde, and finished with
queso fresco. Served with rice and sour cream.16164 rolled taquitos filled with your choice of chicken or birria, topped
with queso sauce, drizzled with salsa verde, and finished with
queso fresco. Served with rice and sour cream.
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Taquitos Stack 8
Rolled taquitos filled with your choice of pulled beef or pulled chicken, topped with shredded cheese, queso fresco, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and spicy tomato red salsa1919Rolled taquitos filled with your choice of pulled beef or pulled chicken, topped with shredded cheese, queso fresco, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and spicy tomato red salsa
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2 Sopes
2 traditional sopes topped with refried beans and your choice of
chorizo, steak, or chicken. Finished with lettuce, pico de gallo,
queso fresco,a dn a drizzle of crema.14142 traditional sopes topped with refried beans and your choice of
chorizo, steak, or chicken. Finished with lettuce, pico de gallo,
queso fresco,a dn a drizzle of crema.
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O/ Mulitas 2
Sandwich style tacos stuffed with your choice of grilled steak,
chicken, shorio, or birria with cilantro, onions, cheese, hot salsa
and guacamole.1616Sandwich style tacos stuffed with your choice of grilled steak,
chicken, shorio, or birria with cilantro, onions, cheese, hot salsa
and guacamole.
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Torta Mexican Sandwich
Mexican sandwich with your choice of steak, chicken, carnitas,
or chorizo. Topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions,
pickled jalapeños and mayo. Serve with frieds.1515Mexican sandwich with your choice of steak, chicken, carnitas,
or chorizo. Topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions,
pickled jalapeños and mayo. Serve with frieds.
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Torta Cubana
Mexican sandwich loaded with grilled steak, ham, chorizo, al
pastor, and melted cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado,
onions, pickled jalapeños and mayo. Served with fries1717Mexican sandwich loaded with grilled steak, ham, chorizo, al
pastor, and melted cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado,
onions, pickled jalapeños and mayo. Served with fries
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Birria Roll Dinner
A flour tortilla rolled and stuffed with tender slow-braised birria
beef and melted cheese. Served with our rich birria consomme for
dipping and topped with onions and cilantro serve with rice.1515A flour tortilla rolled and stuffed with tender slow-braised birria
beef and melted cheese. Served with our rich birria consomme for
dipping and topped with onions and cilantro serve with rice.
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Quesadillas Dinner
Montecarlo Quesadilla
An extra-large quesadilla filled with grilled chicken, bacon, and
melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and
guacamole salad.1717An extra-large quesadilla filled with grilled chicken, bacon, and
melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and
guacamole salad.
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Fajita Quesadilla
A large grilled quesadilla filled with melted cheese, sautéed
peppers, and onions with your choice of steak or chicken.
Served with rice, pico and sour cream salad.1414A large grilled quesadilla filled with melted cheese, sautéed
peppers, and onions with your choice of steak or chicken.
Served with rice, pico and sour cream salad.
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Gringa Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with al pastor, melted cheese, and sweet
pineapple. Served with rice, pico and avocado salad.1616A large flour tortilla filled with al pastor, melted cheese, and sweet
pineapple. Served with rice, pico and avocado salad.
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Birria Pizza
(Feeds 3 People)
A tortilla pizza layered with tender birria beef, melted cheese, onions,
and cilantro. Served with birria consommé for dipping2727(Feeds 3 People)
A tortilla pizza layered with tender birria beef, melted cheese, onions,
and cilantro. Served with birria consommé for dipping
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Fajita Quesadilla Texana
A large grilled quesadilla filled with melted cheese, sautéed
peppers, and onions with steak,Shrimp,chicken.
Served with rice, pico and sour cream salad.2020A large grilled quesadilla filled with melted cheese, sautéed
peppers, and onions with steak,Shrimp,chicken.
Served with rice, pico and sour cream salad.
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Make Your Own ACP
1 Protein A.C.P
Made with a tomato based broth, grilled chicken, tortilla strips,
and topped with avocado, cheese, and fresh cilantro.1616Made with a tomato based broth, grilled chicken, tortilla strips,
and topped with avocado, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
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3 protein A.C.P
Grilled shrimp with cheese dip. Served with guac salad, rice and beans. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have cert2020Grilled shrimp with cheese dip. Served with guac salad, rice and beans. This menu item can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have cert
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