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    Cocina Del Carmen 1350 East Vista Way Suite 8

    1350 East Vista Way

    Suite 8

    Vista, CA 92084


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    • TACO COMBO

      Three Traditional Mexican Street Tacos: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole., Choose your filling: Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken, Potato. Served with Rice, and Beans (Black or Pinto).
      $18.00
    • QUESADILLA

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese. Add Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken for an Additional Charge.
      $10.00
    • CARNE ASADA BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Carne Asada, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
      $16.00

    Food Menu

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    • No Utensils, No Napkins!

    • Only napkins please!

    Antojitos

    • AVOCADO AND PICO DE GALLO

      Fresh Avocado and Pico De Gallo Lightly Mashed. Served with Homemade Corn Chips.
      $10.00
    • CHIPS & SALSA

      Homemade Corn Chips and Freshly made Salsa 8oz. (Green Mild or Red Spicy).
      $8.00
    • NACHOS SUPREME

      Homemade Corn Chips with Topped with Cheese, Blended Black Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, and Choice of one Protein (Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken).
      $17.00
    • CARNE ASADA FRIES

      French Fries Topped with Carne Asada, Cheese, Guacamole, and Sour Cream.
      $17.00
    • QUESADILLA

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese. Add Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken for an Additional Charge.
      $10.00
    • MEMELITAS

      Homemade Toasted Masa Cakes Topped with Blended Black Beans, Chopped Cabbage, and Queso Fresco. Add $5.00 Adobada, Birria, Carnitas, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken.
      $15.00
    • MOLOTES

      Three Molotes Made with Masa Stuffed with Chorizo and Potato. Topped with Blended Black Beans, and Queso Fresco.
      $14.00
    • MULITAS

      Two Corn Tortillas Filled with Melted Cheese and Choice of Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken.
      $10.00
    • PIZZADILLA

      Double Decker Quesadilla Filled with Birria, Cheese, and Cilantro. Topped with Sour Cream, Cilantro and Guacamole.
      $24.00

    Tacos

    • ADOBADA TACO

      Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Adobada: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
      $5.00
    • BIRRIA TACO

      Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Birria: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
      $5.00
    • CARNE ASADA TACO

      Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Carne Asada: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
      $5.00
    • CARNITAS TACO

      Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Carnitas: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
      $5.00
    • CHICKEN TACO

      Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Chicken: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
      $5.00
    • QUESSA BIRRIA TACO

      Traditional Oaxacan Style Taco: with Birria and Melted Cheese. Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
      $6.00
    • PAPAS TACO

      Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Potato: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
      $5.00
    • CARMEN STYLE TACO

      Carmen Style Taco: Topped with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Guacamole. Choose One Filling: Adobada, Birria, Carnitas, Chicken, or Potato.
      $5.00
    • TACO COMBO

      Three Traditional Mexican Street Tacos: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole., Choose your filling: Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken, Potato. Served with Rice, and Beans (Black or Pinto).
      $18.00
    • QUESSA BIRRA w/ CONSOMME

      Three Traditional Oaxacan Style Tacos: with Birria and Melted Cheese. Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole. Includes 8oz. of Consommé for Dipping.
      $18.00
    • TOSTADA

      Crisp Corn Tortilla Topped with Beans, Queso Fresco, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Pico e Gallo. Choose One Filling
      $10.00
    • FLAUTAS

      Three Flour Tortillas with Choice of One Filling: Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Potato and deep fried to perfection. Topped with Blended Black Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Queso Fresco.
      $15.00
    • ROLLED TACOS

      Five Corn Tortilla Taquitos with Choice of One Filling: Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Potato deep fried to perfection. Topped with Blended Black Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Queso Fresco.
      $15.00

    Burritos

    • ADOBADA BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Adobada, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
      $16.00
    • BIRRIA BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Birria, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
      $16.00
    • BREAKFAST BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Two Eggs, Potato, Cheese, and Choice of One Protein. Chorizo, Sausage, or Ham.
      $15.00
    • CALIFORNIA BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled Carne Asada, Cheese, French Fries, Sour Cream, and Guacamole.
      $16.00
    • CARNE ASADA BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Carne Asada, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
      $16.00
    • CARNITAS BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Carnitas, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
      $16.00
    • CHICKEN BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Chicken, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
      $16.00
    • VEGGIE BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Rice, Beans, Potato, Suateed Bell Pepper, Cheese, and Guacamole.
      $15.00
    • BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO

      $12.00

    Carmen's Favorites

    • TLAYUDA OAXAQUEÑA

      Big Corn Tortilla from Oaxaca Mexico, Topped with Blended Black Beans, Quesillo (Oaxacan Cheese), Thinly Sliced Grilled Pork (Cecina), Beef (Tasajo), Chopped Cabbage, Tomato, and Avocados Slices.
      $23.00
    • BIRRIA EN SU JUGO

      Beef Chuck Roast Slow Cooked in a Guajillo Pepper Consommé, and Served With Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, and Onion on the Side.
      $24.00
    • BIRRIA PLATE

      Beef Chuck Roast Slow Cooked in a Guajillo Pepper Consommé, Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortillas. (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
      $24.00
    • CARNE ASADA PLATE

      Marinated Flank Steak Cooked to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
      $24.00
    • CARNITAS PLATE

      Freshly Roasted Pork Shoulder, Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, Guacamole on the Side.
      $23.00
    • CECINA PLATE

      Thinly Sliced Marinated Cecina (Pork) Grilled to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
      $23.00
    • CHICKEN MOLE PLATE

      Poached Chicken Covered with Homemade Black Mole Sauce. Served Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $22.00
    • CHILE RELLENO PLATE

      Fresh Roasted Poblano Chile Stuffed with Queso Fresco, Rolled in Egg Batter and Lightly Fried to a Golden Brown. Covered with a Tangy Tomatillo Sauce, Homemade Red Sauce, or our Famous Black Mole Sauce. Served with Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortilla (Corn or Flour).
      $21.00
    • CHILE VERDE PLATE

      Pork Shoulder Slowly Roasted in Mild Tangy Tomatillo Sauce. Served with Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $23.00
    • POLLO ASADA PLATE

      Marinated Pollo Asada Cooked to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
      $22.00
    • TASAJO PLATE

      Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef) Grilled to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
      $23.00
    • FAJITA PLATE

      Chicken or Beef with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions, Served with Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto), and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $23.00
    • MOLCAJETE OAXAQUENO

      Combination of Thinly Sliced Grilled Pork (Cecina), Beef (Tasajo), Breaded Shrimp, Chicken Breast, Chorizo Sausage, Jalapenos, Quesillo (Oaxacan Cheese), and Queso Fresco. Includes Limes, Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), and Six Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $42.00
    • MOLCAJETE RIO GRANDE

      Fajita Style -Shrimp, Chicken, Beef (Arachera), Avocado, and Queso Fresco. Includes Limes, Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), and Six Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $42.00
    • MOLCAJETE TRAPICHERO

      Combination of Thinly Sliced Grilled Chicken (Pollo Asada), Beef (Arachera), Chuleta Auhumada (Pork Chop), Chorizo, Nopal (Cactus), Avocado, and Queso Fresco. Includes Limes, Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), and Six Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $42.00

    Enchiladas

    • ENCHILADAS PLATE

      Three Enchiladas with Choice of Fillings Beef, Chicken, Pork, Cheese. Topped with Queso Fresco, Sour Cream. Rice and Beans (Black or Pinto) on the Side. Served with Choice of Sauces.
      $19.00
    • VEGGIE ENCHILADA PLATE

      Three Enchiladas Filled with Sauteed Onions, Bell Peppers, Potatoes, Queso Fresco, Guacamole, Rice and Beans (Black or Pinto) on the side.
      $19.00
    • ENFRIJOLADAS PLATE

      Three Corn Tortillas Folded in half, Topped with Oaxacan Style Black Beans, Queso Fresco, Sliced Red Onion, and Sliced Avocado. Choice of one Grilled Protein: Tasajo (Beef) , Chicken, or Cecina (Pork) , and Rice on the Side.
      $17.00

    Sandwiches

    • BIRRIA TORTA

      Toasted Torta Roll with Birria, Mayonnaise, Cheese, Cilantro, Tomato, and Avocado Slices.
      $15.00
    • PAMBAZOS

      Toasted Torta Roll Filled with Potatoes, Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, and Lettuce.
      $15.00
    • TORTA OAXAQUENA

      Toasted Torta Roll with Blended Black Beans, Mayonnaise, Quesillo (Oaxacan Cheese), Thinly Sliced Grilled Pork (Cecina), Beef (Tasajo), Chopped Lettuce, Jalapeno, Tomato and Avocado Slices.
      $16.00

    Soups/Salads

    • CHICKEN SALAD

      Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Onion. Topped with Grilled Chicken.
      $14.00

    Kids

    • KIDS ROLLED TACOS

      Three Taquitos. Choice of One Filling: Beef, Chicken, or Potato. Served with Rice, Beans, and a Juice Box.
      $10.00
    • KIDS TACO PLATE

      One Beef or Chicken Taco with Rice, Beans, and a Juice Box.
      $10.00
    • KIDS CHEESE QUESADILLA

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese. Served with Rice, Beans, and a Juice Box.
      $10.00
    • KIDS B & C BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Beans and Cheese. Served with a Juice Box.
      $10.00
    • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FRIES

      Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Fries, and a Juice Box.
      $10.00
    • KIDS BREAKFAST QUESADILLA

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Egg and Melted Cheese. Served with Frech Fries on the Side.
      $10.00
    • KIDS BREAKFAST EGG BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Eggs and Cheese. Served with French Fries on the Side.
      $10.00
    • KIDS BREAKFAST PANCAKE AND EGG

      One Pancake, Scrambled Egg, French Fries, and One Sausage Link.
      $11.00

    Desserts

    • CAKE TRES LECHE

      Traditional Latin American Style Cake Made from Three Types of Milk.
      $6.00
    • CHEESECAKE

      Classic Style Cheesecake with a Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crust.
      $5.00
    • ICE CREAM

      $10.00

    Breakfast Menu

    • BREAKFAST BURRITO

      Flour Tortilla Filled with Two Eggs, Potato, Cheese, and Choice of One Protein (Chorizo, Sausage, or Ham).
      $15.00
    • BREAKFAST TLAYUDA

      Big Corn Tortilla from Oaxaca Mexico, Covered with Blended Black Beans, Quesillo (Oaxaca Cheese), Chopped Cabbage, Tomato, and Avocado Slices. Topped with Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef) and Two Eggs any Style.
      $22.00
    • CHILAQUILES

      Crispy Homemade Corn Chips Simmered in our Fresh Green or Red Sauce. Topped with Two Eggs, Queso Fresco and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice and Beans. Add Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Cecina, Chicken, or Tasajo for an Additional Charge.
      $15.00
    • CHORIZO CON HUEVOS

      Three Eggs Scrambled Together with Pork Chorizo Sausage. Served with Rice, Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $16.00
    • COUNTRY BREAKFAST

      Two Eggs any Style, Country Style Potatoes, Two Pancakes, and Two Link Sausages.
      $15.00
    • ENFRIJOLADAS BREAKFAST

      Three Corn Tortillas Covered in Blended Black Beans, Sprinkled with Queso Fresco and Red Onion. Topped with Two Eggs any Style, and Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef). Served with Rice.
      $17.00
    • ENTOMATADAS

      Three Corn Tortillas Smothered in Our Homemade Tomato Sauce, Sprinkled with Queso Fresco and Red Onion. Topped with Two Eggs any Style, and Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef). Served with Black Beans.
      $17.00
    • HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA

      Three Eggs Scrambled with Sauteed Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Topped with Avocado Slices. Served with Rice, Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $16.00
    • HUEVOS AHOGADAS

      Two Eggs Gently Poached in our Tomato and Guajillo Pepper Sauce, Topped with Avocado Slices. Served with Rice, Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $15.00
    • HUEVOS CON CHULETA

      One Traditional Mexican Style Pork Chop, Two Eggs any Style. Served with Beans, Country Style Potatoes, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $17.00
    • HUEVOS CON TASAJO

      Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef), Two Eggs any Style, Topped with Queso Fresco, and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice, Black Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $18.00
    • HUEVOS RANCHEROS

      Two Eggs any Style served on a Crispy Corn Tortilla covered with our Homemade Rancheros Sauce, Queso Fresco, and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice and Beans.
      $15.00
    • MACHACA PLATE

      Shredded Beef, Sautéed with Onion, Bell Pepper, Two Scrambled Eggs. Topped with Queso Fresco, and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice and Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $18.00
    • VEGGIE OMELETTE

      Three Egg Omelette filled with Sauteed Onions, Bell Pepper, and Cheese. Topped with Queso Fresco, Guacamole. Served with County Style Potatoes, Beans (Black or Pinto), and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
      $15.00

    Sides

    • TORTILLAS (3ea CORN)

      Made Fresh Daily.
      $2.00
    • TORTILLAS (3ea FLOUR)

      Made Fresh Daily.
      $3.00
    • CHIPS AND SALSA

      Homemade Corn Chips and Freshly Made Salsa 8oz. (Green Mild or Red Spicy)
      $8.00
    • SLICED AVOCADO

      Freshly Sliced Avocado
      $4.00
    • PICO DE GALLO 8oz.

      Diced Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro
      $6.00
    • SALSA 8oz.

      $6.00
    • SIDE MOLE 8oz.

      $8.00
    • BEANS BLACK 32oz

      $15.00
    • BEANS BLACK 8oz

      Homemade Oaxacan Style Black or Pinto Beans (Vegetarian/Vegan).
      $6.00
    • PINTO BEANS 32oz.

      $15.00
    • PINTO BEANS 8oz.

      $6.00
    • RICE 32oz.

      $15.00
    • RICE 8oz.

      Homemade Oaxacan Style Rice (Vegetarian/Vegan).
      $6.00
    • SIDE QUESO FRESCO

      $2.00
    • SIDE QUESILLO

      $6.00
    • SIDE SOUR CREAM 2oz.

      $2.00
    • SIDE CONSOMME 8oz.

      $6.00
    • SIDE CHILE RELLENO 1 ea.

      1ea. Fresh Roasted Poblano Chile Stuffed with Queso Fresco, Rolled in Egg Batter and Lightly Fried to a Golden Brown. Covered with a Tangy Tomatillo Sauce, Homemade Red Sauce, or our Famous Black Mole Sauce.
      $12.00
    • CHILES TOREADOS (2ea)

      Two Deep Fried Chiles
      $2.00
    • SIDE NOPALES

      Two Grilled Nopales / Grilled Prickly Pear Cactus Leaves
      $4.00
    • ENCHILADA (One Each)

      $6.00
    • SIDE TASAJO

      $5.00+
    • SIDE CECINA

      $5.00+
    • SIDE CHORIZO

      $4.00+
    • BREAKFAST SAUSAGE (4 Links)

      Breakfast Style Pork Sausage Links-(4ea.).
      $5.00
    • FRENCH FRIES

      Straight Cut Potato Fries
      $6.00
    • COUNTRY POTATOES

      Potatoes Sauteed with Onions, Bell Peppers.
      $5.00
    • PANCAKES (3ea.)

      PANCAKES (3EA.)
      $5.00
    • SIDE EGG (One Cooked Egg)

      $4.00

    To-Go Drinks

    • APPLE JUICE

      $4.00
    • AQUA DE JAMAICA

      Made with Dried Hibiscus Flower Petals and Sweetened with Pure Cane Sugar.
      $5.00
    • ARNOLD PALMER

      Black Tea and Lemonade
      $4.00
    • BOTTLED WATER

      $3.00
    • COFFEE-CAFÉ DE OLLA

      Traditional Oaxacan Coffee with Cane Sugar and Cinnamon.
      $4.00
    • CRAFT ROOT BEER

      Henry Weinhard’s 12oz. Bottle (Made with Cane Sugar, Sassafras, Vanilla, and Honey).
      $4.00
    • DIET PEPSI

      $4.00
    • DR PEPPER

      $4.00
    • HORCHATA

      Made Fresh Daily with White Rice, Sugar and Cinnamon (Non-Dairy)
      $5.00
    • HOT TEA (HERBAL OR BLACK TEA)

      $4.00
    • ICED GREEN TEA (UNSWEETENED)

      $4.00
    • ICED TEA (UNSWEETENDED)

      Black Tea
      $4.00
    • JARRITOS MANDARIN

      $5.00
    • LEMONADE

      $4.00
    • MINERAQUA

      $5.00
    • MEX COKE 12oz

      $5.00
    • MEX SQUIRT

      $5.00
    • PEPSI

      $3.00
    • RASP ICE TEA

      $4.00
    • SANGRIA SODA

      $5.00
    • SIERRA MIST

      $4.00
    • SIDRAL MUNDET APPLE

      $5.00

    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Craft Beer and Mexican Food. Everything is Fresh and prepared with Love. "Always Fresh, Naturally Healthy"

    Location

    1350 East Vista Way, Suite 8, Vista, CA 92084

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