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    Jose's Courtroom

    1037 Prospect St

    La Jolla, CA 92037


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    food delivery new

    Featured Items

    • Chips/Salsa

      $5.00
    • California Burrito Plate

      Carne Asada, french fries, jack cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
      $24.00
    • Chicken Taquitos

      Shredded chicken in a crispy corn tortilla, served with avocado crema, cheese and lettuce.
      $15.00

    N/A DRINKS

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    • Mexican Coke, Bottle

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • 7up

      $4.00
    • Dr. Pepper

      $4.00
    • Rootbeer

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Horchata

      $6.00
    • Lime & Agave Spritz

      $6.00
    • Topo Chico, Bottle

      Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
      $5.00
    • Redbull SF Can

      $5.00
    • Redbull Can

      $5.00
    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Squirt Can

      $4.00
    • Kids Apple Juice

    • Kids Horchata


    FOOD

    Appetizers

    • Dip Trio

      Elote Dip, queso dip and guacamole. Mild or spicy.
      $18.00
    • Guacamole

      Made with fresh avocados, onions, cilantro, tomatoes and lime juice
      $15.00
    • Queso Dip

      Creamy melted cheese with a blend of chilies and spices. Mild or spicy.
      $14.00
    • Elote Dip

      roasted sweet corn, fresh off the cob, mixed with cilantro aioli, cotija cheese and roasted serrano peppers
      $14.00
    • Ceviche

      Shrimp, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumber and avocado tossed in a citrus marinade.
      $18.00
    • Nachos

      $18.00
    • Chicken Taquitos

      Shredded chicken in a crispy corn tortilla, served with avocado crema, cheese and lettuce.
      $15.00
    • Flautas

      $14.00
    • SMALL nachos

      $12.00
    • __________

    • Chips and Salsa TOGO

      $5.00

    Salads & Bowls

    • Tostada Bowl

      $16.00
    • Ensalada Grande

      Fresh lettuce, avocado, salsa fresca, roasted corn and Cotija cheese tossed in our house made cilantro lime dressing.
      $16.00
    • Baja Bowl

      Black beans, Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca, and avocado. Served with our house made cilantro lime dressing.
      $16.00
    • Caesar Salad

      $14.00
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    Soups

    Chicken soup with onions and bell peppers. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and jack cheese.
    • CUP Albondigas

      Meatball soup with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, celery and Spanish rice.
      $9.00
    • BOWL Albondigas

      Meatball soup with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, celery and Spanish rice.
      $13.00
    • CUP Tortilla

      Chicken soup with onions and bell peppers. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and jack cheese.
      $9.00
    • BOWL Tortilla

      Chicken soup with onions and bell peppers. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and jack cheese.
      $13.00
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    Burger

    • The Burger

      $24.00
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    Quesadillas

    • Quesadilla

      Melted jack cheese in a large flour tortilla. Served with Guacamole, Sour Cream and Salsa Fresca.
      $15.00
    • Veggie Quesadilla

      Roasted zucchini, corn, cactus, mushrooms, bell peppers, kale, garlic, black beans, salsa fresca & a blend of melted cheeses served with cilantro lime aioli.
      $22.00
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    • Side of Beans and Rice

      $5.00

    Taco Plates

    • Mahi Taco Plate

      Grilled or fried Mahi Mahi served with shredded cabbage, radish slivers and our creamy chipotle sauce. Choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $23.00
    • Shrimp Taco Plate

      Sautéed shrimp, roasted corn, avocado, shredded carrots, creamy lime cilantro aioli and cotija cheese. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Portobello Taco Plate

      $22.00
    • Pollo Tacos Plate

      Grilled citrus marinated chicken topped with salsa fresca, guacamole and cotija cheese. Double wrapped in corn or flour tortillas.
      $23.00
    • Carne Tacos Plate

      Grilled steak topped with salsa fresca and guacamole and cotija cheese. Double wrapped in corn or flour tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Shredded Chicken Taco Plate

      Shredded chicken topped with lettuce, salsa fresca and cheese in a crunchy corn tortilla shell.
      $20.00
    • Beef Taco Plate

      Shredded beef topped with lettuce, salsa fresca and cheese in a crunchy corn tortilla shell.
      $20.00
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    • Side of Beans and Rice

      $5.00

    Burrito Plates

    • 3 Amigos Burrito Plate

      Crispy carnitas, chorizo and bacon with sweet potatoe fries, cotija cheese, guacamole, salsa fresca and creamy queso.
      $25.00
    • Pollo Asado Burrito Plate

      Grilled chicken, salsa fresca, guacamole and sour cream. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese and sour cream.
      $23.00
    • Carne Asada Burrito Plate

      Grilled steak, salsa fresca, guacamole and sour cream. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese and sour cream.
      $25.00
    • Surf n Turf Burrito Plate

      Carne Asada, shrimp, creamy chipotle sauce, salsa fresca, guacamole and jack chees
      $27.00
    • California Burrito Plate

      Carne Asada, french fries, jack cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
      $24.00
    • Veggie Burrito Plate

      Roasted corn, cactus, zucchini, sweet potato, mushrooms, kale, bell pepper, black beans, rice, salsa fresca, creama oaxacena, cotija and machengo cheeses,
      $22.00
    • Baja Fish Burrito Plate

      $24.00
    • Bean and Cheese Burrito Plate

      Refried beans and cheddar cheese in a large flour tortilla.
      $15.00
    • Carnitas Burrito Plate

      $24.00
    • Chicken Burrito Plate

      Refried beans and shredded chicken. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese.
      $20.50
    • Beef Burrito Plate

      Refried beans and shredded beef. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Burrito Plate

      Shrimp sautéed in ranchero sauce with rice, salsa fresca and topped with melted cheese and ranchero sauce.
      $24.00
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    Traditions

    • Enchilada Plate

      Two Enchiladas topped with melted cheese traditional red sauce or suiza style. Served with rice and beans. Choice of cheese, chicken, or beef.
      $19.00
    • Fajita Portobello

      Onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes sautéed in Jose's signature fajita sauce. Served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca, mexican rice, refried beans and corn or flour tortillas.
      $24.00
    • Fajitas Chicken

      Sautéed chicken, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes sautéed in Jose's signature fajita sauce. Served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca, mexican rice, refried beans and corn or flour tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Fajitas Carne

      Sautéed steak, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes sautéed in Jose's signature fajita sauce. Served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca, mexican rice, refried beans and corn or flour tortillas.
      $29.00
    • Fajitas Combo

      Your choice of two: Veggie, carne asada pollo asada or shrimp with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes sautéed in Jose's signature fajita sauce. Served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca, mexican rice, refried beans and corn or flour tortillas.
      $29.00
    • Fajitas Carnitas

      $24.00
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    • Extra Setup

      $8.00

    Plates

    • Pollo Asado Plate

      Citrus marinated grilled chicken served with rice, beans & salsa fresca. Corn or flour tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Carnitas Plate

      Slow roasted pork, served with cilantro, orange slices, citrus salsa fresca and a side of rice and beans.
      $26.00
    • Carne Asada Plate

      Citrus marinated grilled steak. Served with rice, beans, and roasted tomato salsa. Corn or flour tortillas.
      $30.00
    • Baja Lobster Plate

      $43.00
    • --------------

    • Add lobster tail

      $16.00

    Kids / Dogs

    • Kids Burrito

      $12.00
    • Kids Quesadilla

      $12.00
    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      $12.00
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $12.00
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    • Perro Carne

      $5.00
    • Perro Chicken

      $5.00
    • Kids Apple Juice

    Ala Carte

    • Ala Carte Mahi Taco

      $7.99
    • Ala Carte Shrimp Taco

      $9.49
    • Ala Carte Portobello Taco

      $7.49
    • Ala Carte Pollo Asado Taco

      $7.99
    • Ala Carte Carne Asada Taco

      $9.49
    • Ala Carte Carnitas Taco

      $7.99
    • Ala Carte Shredded Chicken Taco

      $6.99
    • Ala Carte Beef Taco

      $6.99
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    • Ala Carte Cheese Enchilada

      $5.99
    • Ala Carte Chicken Enchilada

      $6.99
    • Ala Carte Beef Enchilada

      $6.99
    • Ala Carte Carnitas Enchilada

      $7.99
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    • Ala Carte Baja Fish Burrito

      $17.99
    • Ala Carnitas Burrito

      $15.99

    Sides

    • Side of Beans and Rice

      $5.00
    • Chips/Salsa

      $5.00
    • Side of Avocados

      $4.00
    • Side of Black Beans

      $2.50
    • Side of French Fries

      $5.00
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    • Side of Guacamole

      $3.00
    • Side Pinto Beans

      $2.50
    • Side Rice

      $2.50
    • side chorizo

      $6.00
    • Side of Carne Asade

      $7.00
    • Side of Shredded Chick

      $6.00
    • Side of Pollo Asado

      $6.00
    • Side of Shrimp

      $6.00
    • Side Carnitas

      $6.00
    • Side Portobello

      $5.00
    • Side Mahi

      $6.00
    • Side Corn Salsa

      $1.00
    • side shredded beef

      $6.00
    • Side steak

      $10.00

    MISC

    Hot Sauce To-Go

    • Btl Tres Joses

      $10.00
    • Btl Jose's Green Ghost

      $10.00
    • Btl Jose's Habenero

      $10.00
    • Btl MezClajete

      $10.00
    • 3 pack Jose Hot Sauce

      $25.00

    food delivery new

    Appetizers

    • Dip Trio

      Elote Dip, queso dip and guacamole. Mild or spicy.
      $18.00
    • Guacamole

      Made with fresh avocados, onions, cilantro, tomatoes and lime juice
      $15.00
    • Queso Dip

      Creamy melted cheese with a blend of chilies and spices. Mild or spicy.
      $14.00
    • Elote Dip

      roasted sweet corn, fresh off the cob, mixed with cilantro aioli, cotija cheese and roasted serrano peppers
      $14.00
    • Ceviche

      Shrimp, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumber and avocado tossed in a citrus marinade.
      $18.00
    • Nachos

      $18.00
    • Chicken Taquitos

      Shredded chicken in a crispy corn tortilla, served with avocado crema, cheese and lettuce.
      $15.00
    • Flautas

      $14.00
    • SMALL nachos

      $12.00
    • Carne Asada French Fries

      $19.00
    • __________

    • Chips and Salsa TOGO

      $5.00

    Salads & Bowls

    • Tostada Bowl

      $16.00
    • Ensalada Grande

      Fresh lettuce, avocado, salsa fresca, roasted corn and Cotija cheese tossed in our house made cilantro lime dressing.
      $16.00
    • Baja Bowl

      Black beans, Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca, and avocado. Served with our house made cilantro lime dressing.
      $16.00
    • Caesar Salad

      $14.00
    • --------------

    Soups

    Chicken soup with onions and bell peppers. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and jack cheese.
    • CUP Albondigas

      Meatball soup with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, celery and Spanish rice.
      $9.00
    • BOWL Albondigas

      Meatball soup with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, celery and Spanish rice.
      $13.00
    • CUP Tortilla

      Chicken soup with onions and bell peppers. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and jack cheese.
      $9.00
    • BOWL Tortilla

      Chicken soup with onions and bell peppers. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and jack cheese.
      $13.00
    • --------------

    Burger

    • The Burger

      $24.00
    • --------------

    Quesadillas

    • Quesadilla

      Melted jack cheese in a large flour tortilla. Served with Guacamole, Sour Cream and Salsa Fresca.
      $15.00
    • Veggie Quesadilla

      Roasted zucchini, corn, cactus, mushrooms, bell peppers, kale, garlic, black beans, salsa fresca & a blend of melted cheeses served with cilantro lime aioli.
      $22.00
    • --------------

    • Side of Beans and Rice

      $6.00

    Taco Plates

    • Mahi Taco Plate

      Grilled or fried Mahi Mahi served with shredded cabbage, radish slivers and our creamy chipotle sauce. Choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $23.00
    • Shrimp Taco Plate

      Sautéed shrimp, roasted corn, avocado, shredded carrots, creamy lime cilantro aioli and cotija cheese. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Portobello Taco Plate

      $22.00
    • Pollo Tacos Plate

      Grilled citrus marinated chicken topped with salsa fresca, guacamole and cotija cheese. Double wrapped in corn or flour tortillas.
      $23.00
    • Carne Tacos Plate

      Grilled steak topped with salsa fresca and guacamole and cotija cheese. Double wrapped in corn or flour tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Shredded Chicken Taco Plate

      Shredded chicken topped with lettuce, salsa fresca and cheese in a crunchy corn tortilla shell.
      $20.00
    • Beef Taco Plate

      Shredded beef topped with lettuce, salsa fresca and cheese in a crunchy corn tortilla shell.
      $20.00
    • --------------

    • Side of Beans and Rice

      $6.00

    Burrito Plates

    • 3 Amigos Burrito Plate

      Crispy carnitas, chorizo and bacon with sweet potatoe fries, cotija cheese, guacamole, salsa fresca and creamy queso.
      $25.00
    • Pollo Asado Burrito Plate

      Grilled chicken, salsa fresca, guacamole and sour cream. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese and sour cream.
      $23.00
    • Carne Asada Burrito Plate

      Grilled steak, salsa fresca, guacamole and sour cream. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese and sour cream.
      $25.00
    • Surf n Turf Burrito Plate

      Carne Asada, shrimp, creamy chipotle sauce, salsa fresca, guacamole and jack chees
      $27.00
    • California Burrito Plate

      Carne Asada, french fries, jack cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
      $24.00
    • Veggie Burrito Plate

      Roasted corn, cactus, zucchini, sweet potato, mushrooms, kale, bell pepper, black beans, rice, salsa fresca, creama oaxacena, cotija and machengo cheeses,
      $22.00
    • Baja Fish Burrito Plate

      $24.00
    • Bean and Cheese Burrito Plate

      Refried beans and cheddar cheese in a large flour tortilla.
      $15.00
    • Carnitas Burrito Plate

      $24.00
    • Chicken Burrito Plate

      Refried beans and shredded chicken. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese.
      $20.50
    • Beef Burrito Plate

      Refried beans and shredded beef. Topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese.
      $20.50
    • Shrimp Burrito Plate

      Shrimp sautéed in ranchero sauce with rice, salsa fresca and topped with melted cheese and ranchero sauce.
      $23.50
    • --------------

    Traditions

    • Enchilada Plate

      Two Enchiladas topped with melted cheese traditional red sauce or suiza style. Served with rice and beans. Choice of cheese, chicken, or beef.
      $19.00
    • --------------

    Plates

    • Pollo Asado Plate

      Citrus marinated grilled chicken served with rice, beans & salsa fresca. Corn or flour tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Carnitas Plate

      Slow roasted pork, served with cilantro, orange slices, citrus salsa fresca and a side of rice and beans.
      $26.00
    • Carne Asada Plate

      Citrus marinated grilled steak. Served with rice, beans, and roasted tomato salsa. Corn or flour tortillas.
      $30.00
    • Baja Lobster Plate

      $43.00
    • --------------

    • Add lobster tail

      $15.00

    Kids / Dogs

    • Kids Burrito

      $12.00
    • Kids Quesadilla

      $12.00
    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      $12.00
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $12.00
    • --------------

    • Perro Carne

      $5.00
    • Perro Chicken

      $5.00
    • Kids Apple Juice

    Ala Carte

    • Ala Carte Mahi Taco

      $7.99
    • Ala Carte Shrimp Taco

      $9.49
    • Ala Carte Portobello Taco

      $7.49
    • Ala Carte Pollo Asado Taco

      $7.99
    • Ala Carte Carne Asada Taco

      $9.49
    • Ala Carte Carnitas Taco

      $7.99
    • Ala Carte Shredded Chicken Taco

      $6.99
    • Ala Carte Beef Taco

      $6.99
    • Ala Carte Cheese Enchilada

      $5.99
    • Ala Carte Chicken Enchilada

      $6.99
    • Ala Carte Beef Enchilada

      $6.99
    • Ala Carte Carnitas Enchilada

      $7.99
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    • Ala Carte Pollo Burrito

      $15.99
    • Ala Carte Carne Burrito

      $16.99
    • Ala Carte Chicken Burrito

      $14.99
    • Ala Carte Beef Burrito

      $14.99
    • Ala Carte Veggie Burrito

      $16.99
    • Ala Surf n Turf Burrito

      $17.99
    • Ala Carte California Burrito

      $17.99
    • Ala Carte 3 Amigos Burrito

      $17.99
    • Ala Carte Baja Fish Burrito

      $17.99
    • Ala Carte Bean and Cheese Burrito

      $10.99
    • Ala Carnitas Burrito

      $15.99
    • Ala Carte Shrimp Burrito

      $18.99

    Sides

    • Side of Beans and Rice

      $6.00
    • Chips/Salsa

      $5.00
    • Side of Avocados

      $6.00
    • Side of Black Beans

      $4.00
    • Side of French Fries

      $5.00
    • ---------

    • Side of Guacamole

      $3.00
    • Side Pinto Beans

      $4.00
    • Side Rice

      $3.00
    • side chorizo

      $6.00
    • Side of Carne Asade

      $7.00
    • Side of Shredded Chick

      $6.00
    • Side of Pollo Asada

      $6.00
    • Side of Shrimp

      $6.00
    • Side Carnitas

      $6.00
    • Side Portobello

      $5.00
    • Side Mahi

      $6.00
    • Side Corn Salsa

      $1.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come on in and enjoy!

    Location

    1037 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

    Directions