Mexicali Cocina & Cantina

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Mexicali Cocina & Cantina was created in 1995 after working and dining in some of the country's best restaurants. Everything is made in house. We use only the freshest natural ingredients accented with flavorful spices; our kitchen creates light and healthy Mexican & Californian cuisine. We want every guest to feel at home at Mexicali. If there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please ask us.

Appetizers

Guacamole 12.45
Fresh avocados, fresh jalapenos, onions, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice.
Chile con Queso Dip 10.45
Warm real cheese sauce, mild chiles, topped with oregano, great with chips.
Tortilla Soup Cup 9.45 | Bowl 10.95
House-made thick corn tortilla soup, tortilla strips.
Tortilla Soup with Chicken Cup 11.45 | Bowl 12.95
House-made thick corn tortilla soup, pulled rotisserie chicken, fresh avocado, red onion.
Avocado Toast 13.95
Country Bread, spicy avocado spread, cilantro, tomatoes and balsamic glaze.
Add an over easy Egg — 15.45
Shrimp Quesadilla 23.50
Flour tortilla, grilled onions, jalapenos, and Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, and spicy cream sauce.
Quesadilla 16.95
Flour tortilla, Monterey Jack cheese and served with guacamole.
Vegetables, Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast, Braised Beef, Carnitas, Ground American Kobe Beef, or Steak — add $3.00
Grilled Fresh Artichoke 12.45
Simply grilled, finished with melted spicy butter and house made bell pepper mayo.
Nachos Small 14.95 | 16.95
Crispy corn tortilla chips, black beans, mixed cheeses, jalapenos, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
Vegetables, Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast, Braised Beef, Carnitas, Ground American Kobe Beef, Steak or Shrimp — add $3.00
Chicken Taquitos 15.45
Flash fried corn tortilla, rotisserie chicken, poblano chiles, and cheese. Topped with queso dip, lettuce, diced tomato, jalapenos and cotija cheese. Served with guacamole.
Mexicali Fundido 14.95
Fondue style, Monterey Jack cheese melted with roasted pasilla chiles, topped with oregano. Served with guacamole, and salsa.
Choose: Flat Corn Tostadas, Flour or Corn Tortillas.
Vegetables, Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast, Braised Beef, Carnitas, Ground American Kobe Beef, Steak or Shrimp — add $3.00

All Prices Subject to change. Not responsible for lost or stolen items. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

Salads

Add cup of tortilla soup - $5.75 or cup of tortilla soup with chicken - $6.75.

Chopped Summer Salad 18.45
Chopped grilled chicken breast, vegetables, black beans, mixed lettuce, red onion, grilled corn, tomatoes, and jalapeno honey mustard dressing.
American Kobe Beef Taco Salad 19.45
Seasoned Premium Ground American Kobe Beef and mixed greens, cilantro ranch dressing, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
Southern Fried Chicken Salad 19.45
Crispy spicy fried chicken breast strips, mixed lettuce, fresh corn, black beans, red onion, cilantro ranch dressing, mixed cheeses and crispy tortilla strips.
Shrimp Salad 24.95
Romaine lettuce, cilantro ranch dressing, jumbo shrimp, fresh mushrooms, hardboiled egg, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
California Tostada 19.25
A crisp flat corn tortilla, black beans, Mexicali rice, mixed lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, grilled onions, goat cheese, avocado, and tomatoes.
Vegetables, Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast, Braised Beef, Carnitas, Ground American Kobe Beef, Steak or Shrimp — add $3.00
Rotisserie Cobb 18.45
Mixed lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, chopped rotisserie chicken breast, avocado, bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes, hardboiled egg, and red onion.
Mexicali Fajita Salad 19.75
Black beans, mixed lettuce, jalapeno honey mustard dressing, sautéed onions, peppers, guacamole and salsa de masa.
Vegetables, Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast, Braised Beef, Carnitas, Ground American Kobe Beef, Steak or Shrimp — add $3.00
Caesar 15.95
Our version of this Mexican classic, cotija & gruyere cheeses and crispy corn tortilla strips.
Vegetables, Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast, Braised Beef, Carnitas, Ground American Kobe Beef, Steak or Shrimp — add $3.00

House Made Dressing Choices: Cilantro Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Jalapeno Honey Mustard, and Caesar.

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with your choice of fries, salad, cup of tortilla soup, Mexicali rice with black or smashed pinto beans, or a cup of tortilla soup with chicken for $3.25 extra.

Cali Burger 18.45
A ½ pound American Kobe Beef burger topped with cheese, iceberg lettuce, grilled onions, pickles and tomato. Served with bell pepper mayo on a toasted bun.
Add Avocado for $1.00; Add an over easy Egg for $1.00
Rotisserie Club 17.95
Rotisserie chicken breast with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and sliced red onion on toasted country bread.

Mexicali Specialties

Add salad or cup of tortilla soup - $5.75, cup of tortilla soup with chicken - $6.75.

Cali Chicken and Sautéed Shrimp 20.95
Chicken breast, spinach, ranchero salsa, jumbo shrimp, and cotija cheese, Mexicali Rice and Vegetables.
Corn or flour tortillas on request.
Fresh Fish of the Day 23.95
Pan roasted with our citrus marinade served with Chipotle Tartar sauce, with vegetables and Mexicali rice.
Corn or flour tortillas on request.
Carnitas 19.95
Shredded Pork, grilled onions, guacamole, cilantro, sour cream, with Mexicali rice and your choice of black beans or smashed pinto beans.
Choose: corn or flour tortillas.
Carne Asada 25.95
10oz. Ribeye grilled to temperature, chipotle chile butter, Mexicali rice and creamy roasted corn relish.
Corn or flour tortillas on request.
La Playa Tacos 23.50
Two flour tortillas, Gruyere and Cotija cheeses, radishes, chopped avocado, grilled onion, cilantro and Cholula cream sauce with Mexicali rice and your choice of black beans or smashed pinto beans.
Choice of lightly fried fish or shrimp.
Untraditional Chile Relleno 18.45
A poblano chile, mixed cheeses, rolled in corn meal, lightly fried, spicy cream sauce and guacamole, with Mexicali rice and your choice of black beans or smashed pinto beans.
Fresh Ahi Tuna Tacos 24.75
Build your own tacos. Ahi Tuna grilled to temperature drizzled with house marinade, grilled onions, cilantro, diced avocado, and red & green cabbage, with Mexicali rice and your choice of black beans or smashed pinto beans.
Choose: corn or flour tortillas.
Grilled Steak Tacos 25.95
Build your own tacos. 10 oz Ribeye grilled to temperature, guacamole, cilantro, grilled onions, jalapeno cilantro cream and sour cream, with Mexicali rice and your choice of black beans or smashed pinto beans.
Choose: corn or flour tortillas.

Fajitas

Served sizzling with sautéed peppers and onions, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Choose: Flour or Corn tortillas. Choose: Two side dishes below.

Fajitas for One
Vegetables, Chicken or Steak 21.95
Shrimp 24.95
Combo: ½ Chicken & ½ Steak 22.95
Combo: 3 Shrimp with ½ Chicken or Steak 24.95
Combo: 3 Shrimp with ½ Chicken and ½ Steak 27.95
Fajitas for Two
Chicken, Steak, or Vegetables 34.95
Shrimp for Two 36.95
Combo: ½ Chicken, ½ Steak or ½ Vegetables 35.95
Combo: ½ Chicken or ½ Steak with ½ Shrimp 36.95

Rotisserie Chicken

We use only fresh grade A, naturally raised chickens cooked slowly over our imported French Rotisserie. Seasoned with our Mexicali dry rub and served on a hot sizzling platter. Flour or corn tortillas served upon request.

Half Chicken 18.75
Full Chicken 23.95

Choose a Dipping Sauce: Citrus or Garlic Chipotle (Spicy)

Choose two side dishes: Mexicali Rice — Black Beans — Smashed Pinto Beans — French Fries — Tortilla Soup — Creamy Corn Relish — Salad — Vegetables — Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms & Onions with Queso Fresco.