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APPETIZERS

TOP SHELF GUACAMOLE

Made fresh at your table.

$11

QUESO DIP

A blend of creamy cheeses, melted dip, and roasted green chiles.

$8

ULTIMATE CEVICHE

Scallops, shrimp, tilapia and octopus marinated in citrus juices mixed with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, carrots, cucumber and avocados. Drizzle with olive oil.

$14

RAJA TAQUITOS

Crispy corn tortilla stuffed with roasted poblano peppers, and potatoes, topped with corn, caramelized onions and mixed cheeses. Served with cabbage, pico de gallo, avocados, and cilantro crema.
Topped w/pork, shredded chicken, or ground beef +3

$11

BORDER NACHOS

Served with beans, mixed cheeses, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeños, black olives,
guacamole, sour cream, shredded chicken or ground beef.
Upgrade to steak +5 or grilled chicken +3

$14

QUESO FUNDIDO

Iron cast Oaxaca cheese casserole with Chorizo Sausage. Served with flour tortillas.

$11

PHILLY ROLLS

Carne Asada, onions, peppers, and mixed cheeses rolled in egg roll wrap. Served w/ cilantro crema dip.

$13

BUFFALO WINGS

Sweet and sour spicy hot wings served with dressing and your choice of regular or boneless.

$13

SOUPS & SALADS

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Tender chunks of grilled chicken with avocados and cheese. Topped with crispy tortilla strips.

$8

COLORADO CHICKEN SALAD

Wood grilled chicken, mixed greens, sugar roasted pecans, dried cranberries, roasted corn, cilantro vinaigrette, tortilla chips, & avocado slices.

$16

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

A new twist on the traditional Caesar Salad with corn, tomatoes, cotija cheese croutons
and crusted chicken milanesa, tossed in chipotle-ranch dressing.
Substitute for: Grilled Chicken | Shrimp +3

$16

FIESTA TACO SALAD

Large crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, corn, tomatoes, black olives, mixed cheese, garnished with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

$14

MONARCA’S CHOPPED SALAD

Romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, jicama, sweet onion, avocado, corn, garbanzo beans,
cucumbers, roasted red peppers, and cotija cheese.
Add Salmon 10 | Steak or Shrimp 6 | Grilled Chicken 4

$12

QUESADILLAS

Our classic quesadillas are made with flour tortilla, mixed cheeses, garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

(L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size)

GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLA

Grilled marinated chicken breast and mixed cheeses, garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

L$11 D$14

STEAK QUESADILLA

Grilled marinated steak and mixed cheese, garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

L$11 D$15

PORK CARNITAS QUESADILLA

Quesadilla made with pork carnitas, mixed cheeses, garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

L$11 D$14

SOUTHWEST QUESADILLA

BBQ grilled chicken breast, mixed cheese, grilled onions, grilled peppers and black beans. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado salsa.

L$11 D$14

MANGO CLUB QUESADILLA

Mix cheeses, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, mango relish, applewood smoked bacon, avocados. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado salsa.

L$11 D$15

MAUI QUESADILLA

Mix cheeses, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, pineapple relish. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado salsa.

L$11 D$15

SOUTH THE BORDER FEATURES

(L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size)

CHILE RELLENO

Beer battered roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cheese topped with poblano queso sauce and drizzled with cilantro crema. Served with white rice, black beans, guacamole, and citrus chipotle slaw.

L$12 D$16

ARROZ CON POLLO

Our signature item! Tender sliced chicken breast specially prepared with fresh mushrooms, onions and green peppers served on a bed of rice with melted Monterrey Jack cheese, topped with our special mild sauce and garnished with sour cream, avocados and tomato. Substitute for: Shrimp +4

$18

SHRIMP EMBOSCADA

Bacon wrapped shrimp grilled to perfection on a hot skillet over sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms covered with melted cheese. Drizzled with roasted poblano crema and served with rice, charro beans, and citrus chipotle slaw.

$24

CARNE ASADA

El Patron’s favorite. Thin slices of skirt steak charbroiled and garnished with green onions and guacamole. Served with rice, beans, and citrus chipotle slaw.

$23

CAMARONES 1800

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, tossed in a creamy 1800 Tequila, cilantro pecan pesto sauce. Served with rice, beans and citrus chipotle slaw.

$22

ALAMBRE FRONTERA

Made with thinly sliced chicken breast and braised pork, mixed with our homemade Mexican sausage, bacon, bell peppers, onion, pineapple and mushrooms, topped with melted asadero cheese. Served with citrus chipotle slaw, rice and your choice of beans.

$20

SQUARE KNOT SALMON 8oz

Achiote and lemon seared salmon with roasted pineapple. Served with white rice, sautéed vegetable, citrus chipotle slaw.

$23

PORK CARNITAS

Braised pork served with guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, flour tortillas, charro beans, and rice.

L$13 D$18

PEPPER JACK ENCHILADA

Grilled fajita chicken sautéed, bell peppers and onions, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, accompanied with a zesty poblano sauce.

L$12 D$18

MOLCAJETE

A Mix of seasoned grill chicken, pork, steak, chorizo (Mexican Sausage), nopales (cactus), and chicharron (pork rinds) over a special sauce and melted cheese. Served in a traditional stone bowl with warm tortillas and a side of charro beans. Choose it spicy or non-spicy. Add shrimp +5

$30

THE TACOS

All tacos are served on a hand stretched yellow corn tortilla. Served with rice, citrus chipotle slaw and your choice of charro, refried, or black beans.

(L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size)

STREET TACOS

Tortilla covered with melted Jack cheese, caramelized onions, shredded cabbage, grilled chicken, pico de gallo and guacamole.

L$11 D$15

GRINGO BEEF TACOS

Crispy corn shells, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, mixed cheeses, tomatoes, and sour cream.

L$11 D$15

PORK CARNITAS TACOS

Braised pork, melted Jack Cheese, caramelized onions, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and queso cotija.

L$11 D$16

TEMPURA FISH TACOS

Tilapia hand-battered with Dos Equis Beer, dill crema, shredded cabbage, and pico de gallo.

L$11 D$15

MARCO POLO

Bacon wrapped shrimp, tortillas covered with melted Jack cheese, caramelized onions, mix cabbage, pico de gallo, and roasted chipotle cream.

$16

CALAMARI TACOS

Tortillas covered with melted Jack Cheese, caramelized onions, crispy calamari, mixed cabbage, pico de gallo, and Choula garlic cream.

$16

KOREAN TACOS

Two corn tortilla tacos filled w/ skirt steak, marinated in soy sauce and ginger, topped w/ shredded cabbage, and pico de gallo.

L$12 D$16

TACOS VERACRUZANOS

Grilled blackened Mahi-mahi topped with our Mediterranean salsa made out of green olive, caper, roasted red pepper, roasted poblano & tomato salsa.

$16

FRENCH TACOS

Tortilla covered with melted cheese, caramelized onions, homemade Mexican sausage, skirt steak, mix cabbage, pico de gallo, and our own Hickory smoked onion sauce.

$16

MILANESA CHICKEN TACOS

Crusted milanesa chicken, wrapped in a tortilla covered with melted cheeses, roasted poblano crema, pico de gallo, and mixed cabbage.

L$11 D$15

TACOS AL PASTOR

Braised marinated pork, melted jack cheese, caramelized onions, mixed cabbage, pico de gallo, and Mexican crema.

L$11 D$16

ALOHA TACOS

Melted cheese, caramelized onions, chorizo sausage, grilled chicken, pineapple relish sauce and cotija cheese.

L$11 D$16

ENCHILADAS

All enchiladas are served with rice, choice of beans, and citrus chipotle slaw.

(L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size)

ENCHILADAS SONOMA

Two flour tortillas filled with cheddar cheese, grilled chicken, and spinach. Topped with a creamy chardonnay cilantro pecan sauce, mexican crema, and tomatoes.

$17

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

Two corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with chicken and cheese. Topped with melted Monterrey Jack cheese, tomatillo sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and tomatoes

L$11 D$17

ULTIMATE CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Two corn tortillas topped with cheese, onions, black olives, roasted corn, and cilantro cream. Add shredded chicken or ground beef +1

L$11 D$16

SHRIMP ENCHILADAS

Sautéed shrimp with sun dried tomatoes, chives on a cream sauce. Topped with tomatillo sauce, cheese, and drizzled with cilantro crema.

$18

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS

Two flour tortillas stuffed with dungeness crab, tilapia, scallops, shrimp, celery, onions, carrots, and Monterrey jack cheese. Topped with a seafood guajillo sauce and served with sliced avocados, sour cream, mexican rice and black beans on the side.

$18

ENCHILADAS CON MOLE

2 chicken enchiladas topped with our rich apple molé sauce.

L$11 D$17

TRIO MONARCA

Skirt steak (carne asada), one chicken mole enchilada and three bacon-wrapped shrimp sautéed in garlic butter. Served with rice, charro beans and citrus chipotle slaw.

$29

CHURRASCO

Grilled skirt steak topped with chimichurri sauce. Served with grilled zucchini, white rice and black beans.

$29

MAKE YOUR OWN COMBINATION

$18

CHOOSE

1 Enchilada
1 taco
1 Quesadilla

(add $2 extra for seafood items)

Served with rice, beans and citrus chipotle slaw.

BURRITOS & BOWLS

L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size

THE BURRITO BOWL

White rice, black beans, bell peppers, grilled onions, roasted corn, mixed cheese, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole topped with your choice of protein.
Add Salmon +10 | Steak or Shrimp +6
Grilled Chicken or Pork Carnitas +4 | Shredded Chicken or Ground Beef +3

$11

GORDITO BURRITO

Large soft flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of fajita style steak or chicken, rice, beans, grilled onions and green peppers. Topped with burrito sauce and garnished with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and melted cheeses.

L$11 D$18

DELUXE BURRITO

Large flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of shredded chicken, pork carnitas or ground beef, filled with rice and beans loaded with bake cheese and topped with a light burrito sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

L$11 D$17

BURRITO COSTEÑO

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and sautéed shrimp, served on a smoky chipotle sauce, topped with cilantro crema, pickled onions, avocado. Served with red rice, citrus chipotle slaw and your choice of beans.

$19

SURF AND TURF BURRITO

Bacon wrapped shrimp, cheese stuffed, carne asada, pico de gallo, cabbage, chipotle aioli wrapped in a large flour tortilla. Served with seasoned fries and chipotle slaw.

$20

MEAT FREE

L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size

CALIFORNIA QUESADILLA

Stuffed with mixed cheese, sautéed spinach, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and roasted asparagus. Garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.

L$11 D$15

BOMBAY CHIMICHANGA

Stuffed with spinach, roasted corn, green peppers, carrots and cheese. Served with rice, black beans, guacamole, sour cream and topped with a creamy chardonnay cilantro pecan pesto sauce, rice and black beans.

L$11 D$15

POWER FRESCO TACOS

Corn tortillas, melted cheese, spinach, roasted corn, mix peppers, carrots, mixed cabbage and pico de gallo, black beans, avocados and white rice.

L$11 D$15

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS

Sautéed spinach, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and roasted asparagus topped with tomatillo sauce, cheese and drizzled with cilantro crema.

L$11 D$15

CHEF SPECIALS

BIRRIA QUESA TACOS

Birria is the most traditional dish originated in Jalisco Mexico. Made with juicy and tender shredded beef braised in an adobo and cheese stuffed in corn tortillas, then fried to a slight crispy perfection. Topped with cilantro and onion, with a delicious side of rich consommé for dipping. Served with rice and your choice of beans.

$20

FLAUTAS

3 crispy rolled corn tortillas, garnished with salsa, cotija cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Served with rice, beans and filled with your choice of protein: Chicken, Pork Carnitas or Cochinita Pibil.

$18

POLLO PIMIENTO

Tender sliced chicken breast prepared with onions and roasted peppers. Served on a cream roasted red pepper and tequila sauce, cotija cheese, white rice and your choice of beans.

$18

PESCADO VERACRUZANO

Grilled blackened Mahi-Mahi fish topped with an all roasted Mediterranean salsa. Served with sauteed vegetables and white rice.

$19

POLLO RANCHERO

Grilled chicken breast sautéed in Mexican spices, tomatoes, onions, roasted chili peppers, potato wedges. Served with rice and charro beans.

$18

POLLO BORRACHO

Sliced chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, tossed in a creamy 1800 Tequila, cilantro pecan pesto sauce. Served with rice, beans and citrus chipotle slaw.

$18

TOSTADAS PLACERAS

Two fried corn tortillas topped with black refried beans, piled with your choice of Cochinita Pibil, Pork Carnitas or Shredded Chicken. Topped with cabbage, red pickle onions, radish, cotija cheese, our home made cilantro crema and avocado slices. Served with rice and your choice of beans.

$18

COCHINITA PIBIL

Slowly marinated tender pork, braised in a banana leaf, laced with Mezcal, joined with red pickle onions and accompanied with black beans and white rice.

$18

SIETE MARES

Traditional seafood broth with shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, octopus and fresh vegetables. Served with warm tortillas and a side of white rice.

$28

MOLE POBLANO

Grilled chicken breast, dressed with a combination of Poblano peppers, chocolate, spices and fresh apples resulting in a mysteriously dark, bittersweet sauce. Served with rice, beans and citrus chipotle slaw.

$18

MOLCAJETE DE MARISCOS

Shrimp, tilapia, clams, mussels, scallops and octopus over a special sauce. Served in a traditional stone bowl with warm tortillas and a side of white rice.

$30

FAJITAS

Delivered sizzling hot over a bed of sautéed red peppers, green peppers and onions. Served with rice, charro beans, pico de gallo, mixed cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole and warm tortillas.

(L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size)

TORERO STEAK

A giant portion of marinated steak.

L$13 D$22

MATADOR CHICKEN

A giant portion of wood grilled chicken breast.

L$12 D$21

CRIMINAL COMBO

Pick TWO of your favorites to duel it out. Steak, Chicken, Shrimp or Vegetables.

$23

VEGETABLE

Sautéed spinach, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, garnished with fresh diced tomatoes and corn.

L$12 D$20

FAJITAS TEXANAS

(Chicken, Steak, and Shrimp)

$26

FAJITAS HAWAIIANAS

Tender sliced chicken, peppers, onions, and pineapple relish sauce.

L$12 D$21

LEMON GRILLED SALMON FAJITAS

Tender sliced salmon, cooked with olive oil, peppers, and onions.

D$24

SHRIMP FAJITAS

D$23

SIDES

$4

• REFRIED BEANS

• BLACK BEANS

• CHARRO BEANS

• RED RICE

• CITRUS CHIPOTLE SLAW

$5

• POBLANO CREMA CORN ON THE COB

• FIRE ROASTED VEGETABLES

• SEASONED FRIES

• BROCCOLI WITH QUESO

CHIMICHANGAS

L – Lunch size • D – Dinner size

CHIMICHANGA DELUXE

Chicken or Beef. Topped with queso dip. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, rice, and beans.

L$12 D$18

CARNE ASADA CHIMICHANGA

Stuffed with skirt steak, roasted corn, caramelized onions roasted pimiento peppers, and cheese. Topped with a roasted poblano crema sauce, cotija cheese, guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

L$12 D$19

SEAFOOD CHIMICHANGA

Stuffed with dungeness crab, tilapia, scallops, shrimp, celery, onions, carrots, and Monterrey jack cheese. Topped with a seafood guajillo sauce and served with sliced avocados, sour cream, mexican rice and black beans on the side.

$19

BRUNCH

Available Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm

HUEVOS POBLANOS

Three eggs over easy over a tortilla with chorizo mexicano (sausage), topped with a roasted poblano cream sauce. Served with warm tortillas, rice and beans.

$12

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Crispy tortilla, Monterrey Jack Cheese, and Chorizo Mexicano (Sausage) topped with 3 fried eggs and ranchero sauce. Garnished with cilantro crema and avocado relish. Served with rice and beans.

$12

HUEVOS CON CHORIZO

Three eggs fried with a mexican sausage, tomatoes and onions served with rice, beans chipotle slaw and warm tortillas.

$12

DAILY FEATURES

MUCHO MONDAY

1/2 Price on selected margarita pitchers

TACO TUESDAY

$13.50 Taco Dinner – $2 in the bar
(NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER)

WEDNESDAY

$10 Ultimate Margarita

RIO GRANDE THURSDAY

$3 Draft Bud Light/Coors Light
$6 Margarita with No name

SIESTA SUNDAY

1/2 Price bottles of wine
KIDS EAT FREE
(1 kid per adult entry)

MARGARITAS

All Margaritas are Hand-Shaken and served on the rocks

CANTARITO FRONTERA

Traditional Mexican cocktail made with Sauza Hornitos Plata, orange juice, fresh lime juice and grapefruit soda.

$14

FRONTERA’S TOP SHELF

Frontera´s Barrel Select Patron Tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, agave nectar and Grand Marnier.

$15

MONARCA MARGARITA

Jalapeño infused Barrel Select Patron Tequila, our house mango-pineapple flavor mix, organic agave, fresh lime and tajin.

$15

ULTIMATE MARGARITA

Sauza Hornitos Plata and Patron Citronge, agave syrup, and fresh lime juice.

$14

AMOR DE MIS AMORES MARGARITA

Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, pomegranate-pineapple house mix, fresh lime juice, organic agave, tajin rim.

$14

SMOKEY MARGARITA

Peloton de la Muerte Mezcal, fresh lime juice, organic agave, tajin rim.
Your choice of lime, tamarindo, watermelon or cucumber.

$14

MIL BESOS MARGARITA

Watermelon, infused rose water, margarita mix and an Upside Down Rose Sparkling Wine.

$16

BLUEMOON MARGARITA

Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, with float of Blue Curacao.

$13

TORERO MARGARITA

Don Julio Reposado, Grand Marnier with fresh lime and our house sour mix.

$16.50

PASION MARGARITA

Passion fruit juice, pomegranate, fresh lime, house mix and an Upside Down Prosecco Wine.

$16

EL PRESIDENTE MARGARITA

1800 Tequila, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, Triple Sec, and Presidente Brandy.

$14

COCONUT MARGARITA

Delicious homemade Coconut Mix and 1800 Coconut Tequila.

$14

SKINNY MARGARITA

Under 100 calories, Avion Tequila Silver, fresh lime juice, and skinny simple syrup.

$14

THE MARGARITA WITH NO NAME

House margarita made with Luna Azul Blanco 100% Blue Agave Tequila and our house made sour.

$10

FLAVORED MARGARITA

Choose from Strawberry, Banana, Raspberry, Blackberry, Kiwi, Mango, Peach, Tamarind, Guava, Wild Berry, Blueberry, Melon, Watermelon.

$12

BLACKJACK MARGARITA

Cazadorez Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, a shot of Chambord Raspberry Liquor.

$14