Traditional Mexican fare is served in a colorful space with beach murals & a separate sports bar.
4.3 – 359 reviews $$ • Mexican restaurant
Menu
| Main Menu | |
| A La Carte | |
| Side of Guacamole | $3.25 |
| Nopales (Cactus) | $5.52 |
| Rice, Refried Beans or Pot Pinto Beans | $3.25 |
| Taco (Hard shell, ground beef or chicken) | $3.50 |
| Side of sour cream | $2.00 |
| Extra Chips (Take Out) | $3.50 |
| French fries | $3.25 |
| Soft Taco Carne Asada Carnitas, Chicken or Fish |
$3.95 |
| Ground Beef or Chicken Enchilada | $3.75 |
| Chiles Toreados | $2.00 |
| Chimiflautas (beef or chicken) | $6.50 |
| Tamale (Pork) | $3.95 |
| Taco (Shredded Beef) | $3.95 |
| Shredded Beef Enchilada | $3.95 |
| Extra Salsa – (Take Out) | $3.50 |
| Flour or Corn Tortillas | $2.00 |
| (3) Taquitos with Guacamole | $5.95 |
| Chile Relleno | $3.95 |
| Cheese Enchilada | $3.50 |
| Appetizer | |
| Chips and Salsa Cortez buys the first round! Additional refills $2.50 |
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| Guacamole | $7.95 |
| Chimi Flautas With Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Chicken, or Beef |
$6.50 |
| Queso Fundido A Dish of Melted Cheese with your Choice of Tortillas |
$7.95 |
| Shrimp Feast Two Cortez Shrimp, two Garlic Shrimp, two Breaded Shrimp, two Ranchero Shrimp, two Diabla Shrimp, Served with Rice and Fried Potatoes |
$23.95 |
| Nachos Carabela Tortilla Chips, Topped with Refried Beans, Mild Sauce, Guacamole, Jalapenos, Sour Cream and Melted Cheese |
$8.95 |
| Mexi Ceviche Choice of Fish, Shrimp or Both. With Cilantro, Tomato, Onion, Avocado, Serrano Peppers and Lemon Juice |
$10.50 |
| Nachos Tortilla Chips Topped with Melted Cheese, Jalapenos and Our Savory Sauce |
$6.75 |
| Three Taquitos With Guacamole, Choice of Chicken or Beef |
$6.50 |
| Suritdos de la Casa Appetizer Platter Chimiflauta, Taquitos, Queso Fundido con Chorizo, Nachos, Flour Quesadilla, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Tortillas |
$12.95 |
| Breakfast | |
| Omelette Cheese, Ham, Bacon, Chorizo or Vegetarian all omelets served with one time; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.25 |
| Huevos Montados Two eggs over easy on top of cheese enchilada Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.95 |
| Huevos a la Mexica Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.25 |
| Huevos a la Cortez Mario Two eggs on a soft tortilla topped with beans, chorizo and special sauce |
$8.25 |
| Huevos con Tosino Two eggs with three pieces of bacon Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.75 |
| Chorizo con Huevos Two eggs scrambled with Mexican sausage Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.25 |
| Huevos Enchilada Two eggs with chile verde or chile colorado on top. Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.95 |
| Huevos Azados Two eggs with a portion of carne asada Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.95 |
| Huevos con Machaca Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and shredded beef. Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.75 |
| Torta de Huevo con Queso Two eggs scrambled with cheese on top Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.25 |
| Huevos con Hamon Two eggs scrambled with pieces of ham Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.75 |
| Huevos Rancheros Two fried eggs with ranchera salsa on top Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes |
$8.25 |
| Combinaciones Mexicanas | |
| ‘El Cortez’ Combination Taco, Enchilada and Chile Relleno Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2 |
$12.95 |
| Chile Relleno and Tamale Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Bean or Pot Beans. Albondiga Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1) |
$12.95 |
| Two Fish Tacos Tender Cod, Lightly Battered Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each) |
$12.95 |
| Enchilada and Tamale Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2 |
$12.95 |
| Taco and Enchilada Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2 |
$12.95 |
| Two Soft tacos Carnitas, Chicken or Steak Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each) |
$12.95 |
| Chile Relleno and Enchilada Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2 |
$12.95 |
| Two Tacos Beef or Chicken, Crispy Shell Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each) |
$12.95 |
| Taco and Tamale Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each) |
$12.95 |
| Chile Relleno and Taco Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Bean or Pot Beans. Albondiga Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1) |
$12.95 |
| Comidas Tipicas De La Casa | |
| Cortez Enchilada A Large Flour Enchilada Served with Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans |
$13.95 |
| Two Chile Rellenos Stuffed with Cheese, Served in Spanish Sauce and Melted Cheese. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans |
$13.95 |
| Picante Enchiladas Corn Tortillas with Your Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Smothered in Our Spicy Tomatillo Sauce. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans |
$13.95 |
| Two Pork Tamales Smothered in Sauce and Topped with Lettuce and Cheese. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans |
$13.95 |
| Enchiladas Two Enchiladas, Smothered in Our Freshly Made Sauce with Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans |
$13.95 |
| Two Enchiladas Rancheras In french Onion, Tomato, Pepper Sauce Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken, Topped with Sour Cream and Guacamole |
$13.95 |
| Desserts | |
| Dolce de Leche with Caramel Truffle A satin-smooth chewy caramel center surrounded by a creamy dolce de leche shell |
$5.25 |
| White Chocolate with Strawberry Truffle | $5.25 |
| Fericalla (flan) | $5.25 |
| Mocha Mud Ice Cream Cake Made with premium mocha ice cream on a chocolate cookie crust, A divine ice cream cake that doesn’t require a special occasion to be enjoyed |
$5.25 |
| Fried Ice Cream A large scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream covered in a delicious crunchy shell, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, nuts, a cherry and served in a cinnamon & sugar tortilla bowl |
$5.25 |
| Especialidades DE “El Cortez” | |
| Carnitas Falisco Lean Chunks of Deep Fried Pork Served with Guacamole, Tomato, Onion and Cilantro. Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$15.95 |
| Arroz con Pollo Broiled Chicken Served on a Bed of Rice and accompanied with Vegetables Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$14.95 |
| Carne Asada Tampiqena Grilled Steak, Garnished with Mild Pepper and accompanied with Cheese Enchilada Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$15.95 |
| Chile Colorado Tender Pieces of Beef cooked in Red Sauce Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$15.25 |
| Milanesa Acapulco Gently Spiced and Breaded Steak, Home Style Potatoes, Served with Guacamole and Fresh Sauce Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$16.95 |
| Mole Colorado or Mole Verde Tender Pieces of Chicken Marinated and Cooked in Rich, Mild Spices and Herbs Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$15.95 |
| Carne Asada Beef Steak Grilled to Perfection, Accompanied with Guacamole Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$15.95 |
| Steak Picado Steak Strips Cooked in a Fresh Sauce with Mild Green Peppers, Onions and Tomato Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$15.95 |
| Chile Verde Chunky Pork Simmered in Green Sauce Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas |
$15.25 |
| Hamburgers | |
| Torta Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Onion and Jalapenos. Your choice of Carnitas, Carne Asada or Chicken Breast |
$7.95 |
| Hamburger Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onion, and Thousand Island |
$4.95 |
| Our Tasty Creations | |
| Tostadas – Shrimp Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell |
$12.95 |
| Tostadas – Vegetarian Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell |
$9.50 |
| Burritos Mojados – Shredded Beef Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$9.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Asada (Steak) Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$9.95 |
| Tostadas – Chicken Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell |
$10.95 |
| Crispy Taco and Burrito Choice of Beef, Chile Verde or Chicken, with Rice and Beans |
$14.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Fish Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$10.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Chile Colorado Beef Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$9.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Bean & Cheese Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$6.50 |
| Tostadas – Pork Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell |
$10.95 |
| Chimichangas A Deep Fried Burrito on a Bed of Lettuce, Served with Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Beef Colorado, Pork Verde, Chicken or Vegetarian |
$10.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Chicken Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$9.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Chile Verde Pork Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$9.95 |
| Tostadas – Beef Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell |
$10.95 |
| Discovery Burrito Choice of Beef, Chicken or Pork: Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Everything But The Chef’s Hat. Topped w/Salsa and Melted Cheese |
$12.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Shrimp Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$10.95 |
| Burritos Mojados – Chile Relleno Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans |
$9.95 |
| Salads | |
| Steak Salad Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing |
$12.95 |
| Chicken Salad Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing |
$11.95 |
| Shrimp Salad Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing |
$12.95 |
| Green Salad With your choice of dressing |
$4.25 |
| House Salad Avocado, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Carrots and Choice of Dressing |
$5.50 |
| Seafood | |
| Caldo de Camarones Shrimp and Vegetable Soup, Accompanied with rice |
$15.95 |
| Camarones Rancheros Shrimp in Fresh Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper, Spanish Sauce, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes |
$15.95 |
| Shrimp Cocktail Large Shrimps served with Onions, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Avocado and Out Own Savory Hot Sauce |
$12.50 |
| Camarones a La Diabla Spicy and Hot Marinated Shrimp, Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes |
$15.95 |
| Filete de Pescado Halibut Steak Grilled, Served with Garlic Butter, Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes |
$18.95 |
| The Mexi Ceviche Tostaditas | $10.50 |
| Camarones Empanizados Breaded Shrimp, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes |
$15.95 |
| Mojorra Frita A Whole Fried Fish Served with Rice, Salad, and Fried Potatoes. Garlic butter on request only |
$15.95 |
| Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Shrimp Sauteed in Garlic Butter Sauce, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes |
$15.95 |
| Shrimp Feast 2 Cortez Shrimp, 2 Garlic Shrimp, 2 Breaded Shrimp, 2 Ranchero Shrimp, 2 Diabla Shrimp, Served with Rice and Fried Potatoes |
$23.95 |
| Sizzling Fajitas | |
| Fajitas for Two Choice of Steak, Chicken or Shrimp, Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato |
$23.95 |
| Chicken Fajitas Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato |
$14.95 |
| Mix Three Fajitas Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato |
$18.95 |
| Vegetarian Fajitas Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato |
$11.95 |
| Mix Two Fajitas Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato |
$17.95 |
| Steak Fajitas Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato |
$16.95 |
| Shrimp Fajitas Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato |
$17.95 |
| Soups | |
| Tortilla Soup Cheese, Avocado and Strips of Chips |
$5.25 |
| Menudo Beef Tripe and Hominy Soup Served with Piping Hot Tortillas (bowls Only) |
$8.59 |
| Caldo de Pollo Chicken and Vegetable Soup |
$5.25 |
| Albondigas Meta Ball and Fresh Vegetable Soup |
$4.95 |
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Contact El Cortez Mexican Restaurant
Address: 28971 Golden Lantern a101, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 495-4808
Website: https://www.elcortezmexbarandgrill.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 10:30AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 10:30AM–9PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 9AM–9PM |
| Monday | 10:30AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30AM–9PM |
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