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  • Taco Tuesday

MORENA'S ENTRADAS

Guacamole De Mexico

$14.00
Fresh avocado, lime, cilantro, jalapeño, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese. Served with tostadas.

Bocados de Panceta

$16.00
Crispy pork belly glazed with chile and topped with cilantro.

Quesadilla

$13.00
Quesadilla – 13 / Carnitas 17 / Pollo 18 / Arrachera o Camarones 22 Flour tortilla with melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Nachos

$13.00
Nachos – 13 / Carnitas 17 / Pollo 18 / Arrachera o Camarones 22 Layered with cheese, beans, Ranchera sauce, jalapeños, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

Ceviches

$17.00/+
Ceviches – starting at 17 Citrus-marinated seafood with tomato, onion, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño. Choice of: Pescado 17 | Camarones 19 | Pulpo 20 | Duo 19 | Trio 22

Flautas de Res o Pollo

$15.00
Four crispy flour tortillas filled with shredded beef (onions, bell peppers) or chicken. Served with guacamole, sour cream, cotija cheese, and pico de gallo on top.

SOPAS Y ENSALADAS (Soups & Salads)

Sopa de Tortilla – Cup 9 | Bowl 15

$9.00/+15
Traditional chicken broth with tomato and zucchini, topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Sopa del Día – Precio del Mercado

Chef’s seasonal soup of the day.

Ensalada de Maggy – 13

$13.00
Organic baby greens, pomegranate vinaigrette, red beets, cranberries, candied pecans, and queso fresco.
Add: Pollo 19 | Arrachera 22 | Camarones 23 | Salmón 24

Ensalada Tostada – 19

$19.00
Crispy tortilla bowl with beans, lettuce, guacamole, cotija cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Choice of: Pollo 19 | Arrachera 21 | Camarones 23 (Jumbo Shrimp)

Ensalada de Fajitas – 20

$20.00
Choice of Pollo 20 | Arrachera 22 | Camarones 23 | Salmón 24
Grilled vegetables (peppers, onions, tomato, corn), pico de gallo, Jack cheese, romaine, and ranch vinaigrette.

Ensalada César Estilo TJ – 13

$13.00
TJ-style dressing with garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Garnished with croutons.
Add: Pollo 19 | Arrachera 22 | Camarones 23

ESPECIALIDADES DEL MAR (Seafood Specials)

Branzino –36

$36.00
Flat-grilled Mediterranean sea bass with lemon butter caper sauce, white rice, and vegetables.

Camarones - 32

$32.00
Camarones – 32 Choice of Mojo de Ajo, Tampicos, or a la Diabla. Wild Mexican prawns with white rice and vegetables.

Salmón – 34

Pan-seared salmon with tequila citrus sauce, sautéed spinach, vegetables, and white rice.

MORENA’S ENCHILADAS

Tradicionales

$23.00
Two enchiladas with your choice of cheese, shredded chicken, or beef. Sauces: Red, Green, Pasilla, or Mole. Served with rice and Frijoles de la Olla.

Divorciadas

$25.00
Half red and half green enchiladas with your choice of Pollo Asado or Arrachera. Served with rice and Frijoles de la Olla.

Camarones

$30.00
Shrimp enchiladas in pasilla cream sauce with Frijoles de la Olla, white rice, and avocado slices.

Enchiladas De Espinacas

$20.80
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed spinach, roasted corn, onions, and tomatoes in a poblano chile cream sauce. Served with white rice and black beans.

ESPECIALIDADES DE LA CASA (House Specials)

Carne Asada

$32.00
Angus flap steak (Arrachera) with a cheese enchilada, rice, Frijoles de la Olla, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cebollita asada. Add Camarones +10 (Mojo de Ajo, a la Diabla, or Tampicos). Served with tortillas.

Carnitas de la Casa

$24.00
Slow-cooked pork with rice, Frijoles de la Olla, and tortillas. Topped with pickled onions, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Pollo A La Chipotle

$24.00
Airline Jidori chicken in chipotle cream sauce with mushrooms, onions, and vegetables. Served with rice, Frijoles de la Olla, and avocado.

Chile Verde

$23.00
Braised pork in tomatillo-cilantro sauce with onions and cilantro. Served with rice, Frijoles de la Olla, and tortillas

Mole Poblano

$25.00
Airline Jidori chicken in traditional mole sauce. Served with rice, Frijoles de la Olla, and tortillas. (Contains nuts — sesame garnish.)

Fajitas al Sartén

$22.00
Pollo – 22 | Arrachera – 24 | Camarones – 26 Duo (Any Two) – 33 | Trio (All Three) – 36 Sizzling hot with rice, Frijoles de la Olla, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas.

MENÚ PARA NIÑOS (Kids Menu)

Chicken Tenders

$13.00
Includes choice of fries, fruit, or rice & beans.

Quesadilla de Queso

$13.00
Includes choice of fries, fruit, or rice & beans.

Burrito (Beans & Cheese)

$13.00
Includes choice of fries, fruit, or rice & beans.

ACOMPAÑAMIENTOS (Sides & Extras)

Chile Toreados

$6.00

French Fries

$6.24

Side Guacamole

$6.24

Jack or Cotija Cheese

$3.12

Beans

$6.24

Fresh Fruit

$5.20

Corn or Flour Tortilla

$3.12

Sliced Fresh Jalapenos

$3.12

Salsas (2 oz)

$2.00
Avocado Salsa • Habanero Salsa • Pico de Gallo • Chipotle Aioli

POSTRES (Desserts)

Helado Frito

$12.00

Churros con Cajeta

$12.00

Flan

$12.00

TACOS Y BURRITOS

Tacos Callejeros (Tortillas de Maíz Azul) – 24

$24.00
Two tacos with your choice of Arrachera, Pollo, Al Pastor, or Carnitas.
Served with rice, beans, onion, cilantro, and avocado salsa.

Tacos del Cabo

$23.00
Two tacos with Shrimp, Octopus, or Fish — grilled, blackened, or tempura.
Served with cabbage, chipotle aioli, mango relish, Frijoles de la Olla, and white rice.
Make them Gobernador style +4.

Burrito Mojado

$18.00
Carnitas – 18 | Pollo – 19 | Arrachera – 21 | Camarones – 22
Served with rice, Jack cheese, Frijoles de la Olla, avocado, and your choice of Red, Green, or Pasilla sauce.

CREA TU PLATO (Create Your Combo)

CREA TU PLATO

$22.00
Choose any two: Chile Relleno | Enchilada | Taco Dorado (Beef or Chicken)
Add a third item +5. Includes rice and beans.

Join us for Happy Hour every weekday—except Tuesdays—from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and enjoy great deals on drinks and appetizers to kick off your afternoon right.

Plus, don’t miss Late Night Happy Hour (Drinks Only) every Friday and Saturday from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

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Ceviche Tostadas

$12.48
Enjoy a refreshing trio of tostadas topped with shrimp, fish, and octopus ceviche. Bright, zesty, and perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself. Three for just $12.

Calamari Steak

$12.48
Tender calamari, marinated in buttermilk and smoked chile, then fried to golden perfection. Served with a side of house-made chipotle aioli for the perfect kick.

Fried Pork Cracklings

$8.32
Crispy, golden pork cracklings served with avocado salsa and fresh sliced lime. Add a side of guacamole for just $3 more. Bold, savory, and made to satisfy.

Draft Beer Special

$6.24
Enjoy a cold draft for just $6.24 Choose from XX Lager, XX Amber, Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Coors Light, and Brewery X Huckleberry Seltzer. Perfectly priced and ice-cold every time.

Shredded Beef or Chicken Flautas

$8.32
Crispy rolled flour tortillas filled with shredded beef or chicken, topped with sour cream and cotija cheese. Add guacamole for $3.12 more. A crunchy, flavorful classic—available at our special Happy Hour price.

House Margarita

$8.32
Our house margaritas are made with our signature homemade mix—just fresh lime juice and agave. No triple sec, no shortcuts. Pure, bold flavor in every sip

Robert Mondavi

$8.32
Enjoy a glass of Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon or Robert Mondavi Chardonnay. Smooth, and well-balanced.

Loaded Nachos

$10.40
Choose from Shredded Chicken, Shredded Carnitas, or Grilled Chicken. Served over fresh corn tortilla chips with melted jack cheese, refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and topped with warm ranchera sauce. Add guacamole for $3.12 more. A hearty, flavor-packed favorite made to share—or not.

Cheese Quesadilla

$8.32
A warm flour tortilla filled with melted jack cheese, served with pico de gallo and sour cream on the side. Add guacamole for $3.12 more. Simple, satisfying, and always a classic.

Taquitos

$8.32
Two corn tortillas rolled and fried crisp, filled with shredded beef or chicken. Garnished with lettuce, jack cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Add guacamole for $3.12 more. A crunchy, flavorful bite packed with classic taste.

Well Drinks

$8.32
Choose from Barton’s Rum, Barton’s Gin, Barton’s Vodka, or Montezuma Tequila.
Classic pours at an unbeatable price.

Taco Tuesday deals are available every Tuesday from 3:00 PM to close, with our Santa Maria wood-fire grill sizzling from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

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Bottled Beer

$4.10

Crispy Tacos

$2.10
Choose from Beef, Potato, or Chicken—each taco fried to golden perfection and packed with flavor. A timeless favorite for only $2.15 per taco. Because some cravings never go out of style.

House Margarita

$7.00
Our house margaritas are made with our signature homemade mix—just fresh lime juice and agave. No triple sec, no shortcuts. Pure, bold flavor in every sip.

Seafood Tacos

$4.15
Dive into bold coastal flavor with our $4.15 Seafood Tacos—your choice of Calamari, Lobster, Mahi, or Grilled Shrimp, all served on a fresh tortilla and finished with vibrant toppings. Fresh, flavorful, and made to impress. Price is per taco.

Street Tacos

$3.10
Authentic and full of flavor—choose from Grilled Steak, Chicken, Al Pastor, or Carnitas. Each taco is crafted with care and served on a warm tortilla, just the way it should be. Only $3.10 per street taco. Simple, satisfying, unforgettable.

Brewery X Huckleberry Seltzer

$5.20
Crafted locally in Anaheim, this refreshing hard seltzer is light, crisp, and bursting with natural huckleberry flavor.
A local favorite—and Pablo’s personal pick for Taco Tuesday.
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