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    Karina's Cantina Gaslamp

    755 5TH AVENUE

    SAN DIEGO, CA 92101


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    Featured Items

    • Rib Eye Steak Burrito

      $16.00
    • Chips & Salsa

      $4.00

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    Appetizers

    • Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

      One bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeño pepper.
      $8.00
    • Chicharron de Pargo

      Fried fish nuggets
      $37.00
    • Pulpo a las Brasas

      Whole charbroiled octopus with our own Zarandeado sauce.
      $30.00
    • Shrimp Miguelitos

      Spicy grilled unpeeled shrimp. Peeled Shrimp Add $4
      $26.00
    • Calamar Frito

      Lightly breaded fried calamari strips
      $18.00
    • Taquitos

      Crispy fried taquitos with your choice of shrimp or chicken rolled in a flour tortilla with cheese, bell peppers, onions and red roasted peppers. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
      $19.00
    • Molcajete Especial

      Grilled chicken, carnitas, chorizo, nopal (cactus), queso panela in a green tomatillo sauce. Served in a traditional molcajete (volcanic rock). Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $28.00
    • Karina’s Guacamole

      $14.00
    • Camarones Cucaracha

      Spicy unpeeled shrimp
      $26.00
    • Chips & Salsa

      $4.00

    Soups & Salads

    • Cup Clam Chowder

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Bowl Clam Chowder

      $12.00
    • Ensalada de Mercado

      Black beans, romaine lettuce, corn, salsa fresca, avocado, cotija cheese, creamy cilantro dressing, Add Chicken $5 | Add Shrimp or Seared Ahi $6
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      $15.00
    • Siete Mares

      Seven seas soup, a rich seafood broth with shrimp, octopus, squid, fish scallops crab, mussels, clams and vegetables. Served with tortillas.
      $25.00

    Frescos

    • Aguacates Rellenos

      Avocados stuffed with boiled shrimp, onions, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serrano peppers in a sweet tomato sauce.
      $22.00
    • Mango Jalapeno Tuna Sashimi

      Sliced mango and ahi tuna drizzled with a sweet mango sauce and served with spicy jalapeño soy sauce.
      $19.00
    • 1/2 Dozen Oysters

      Freshly shucked raw oysters served on the half shells.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00
    • Dozen Oysters

      Freshly shucked raw oysters served on the half shells.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $33.00
    • Aguachile de Camaron

      Shrimp marinated and cooked in a lime and chile serrano sauce with red onions and avocado. Topped with cilantro & cucumbers.
      $26.00
    • Aguachile Negro de Mariscos

      Shrimp, scallops, octopus & caracol marinated in a spicy black Chiltepín sauce.
      $30.00
    • Mango Habanero Aguachile

      Shrimp, cucumber, mango, lime juice, habanero, red onion, mango habanero sauce.
      $25.00

    Seafood Cocktails

    • Campechana

      Shrimp, octopus, scallops & oyster.
      $23.00
    • Coctel de Camaron

      Mexican style shrimp cocktail
      $21.00

    Ceviches

    • Ceviche Karina's

      Our signature ceviche with chopped shrimp, cucumber, avocado & cilantro in Karina’s spicy chile serrano sauce.
      $26.00
    • Pescado Ceviche

      Chopped white fish, onion, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serrano pepper marinated in lime juice.
      $23.00
    • Ceviche Dona Ines

      Cooked shrimp in lime juice with mango, jicama, pepino and toasted red chile de árbol.
      $26.00
    • Ahi Poke Tostadas

      Sushi-grade ahi tuna, sesame oil, sesame seeds and red chili flakes served on a tostada shell with crispy onions, pickled red onions, cilantro and spicy mayo.
      $18.00
    • Camaron Cocido

      Cooked shrimp, onion, tomato, cilantro & cucumber in a sweet tomato sauce.
      $26.00
    • Ceviche Trio

      Sampler with Ceviche Karina’s, Pescado Ceviche and Ceviche Dona Ines.
      $30.00
    • Costeno

      Lime marinated shrimp ceviche with red onion, cilantro, cucumber, red asado pepper & topped off with a spicy clam sauce.
      $26.00

    Seafood Specialties

    • Langostino a La Plancha

      Grilled prawns. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
      $43.00
    • Langosta Puerto Nuevo

      Lobster Puerto Nuevo style. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
      $67.00
    • Camarones en Salsa

      Shrimp sautéed in your choice of Karina’s signature spicy chile poblano sauce or Salsa de Ajo and served with rice, salad and tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Camarones Empanizados

      Breaded shrimp served with rice, salad & tortillas.
      $25.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled salmon with a butter caper sauce. Served with rice & steamed seasonal vegetables.
      $27.00
    • Lonja de Pargo

      Charbroiled fish filet served with sautéed vegetables, rice, salad and tortillas. Add Grilled Shrimp $13
      $32.00
    • Seafood Ench & Relleno

      A decadent enchilada filled with tender crab and shrimp, paired with a roasted Poblano chile stuffed with scallops, shrimp, and lobster. Both are finished with Karina’s signature spicy Poblano sauce and a touch of crema. Served with rice and beans.
      $35.00

    Angus Steaks

    • Rib Eye Steak

      16 oz Prime Rib Eye Steak served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and Mexican style corn
      $46.00
    • Surf ’N’ Turf

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak with your choice of 8 oz lobster tail or 4 jumbo grilled shrimp. Served with guacamole, rice, beans & drum butter.
      $58.00+

    Mexican Favoritos

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak thinly sliced and topped with guacamole, cilantro, onions & beans. Served with flour tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Cielo, Mar Y Tierra (Sky, Sea & Land)

      Grilled chicken, Rib Eye Steak & 4 jumbo shrimp. Served with beans & guacamole.
      $32.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Two shredded chicken or cheese enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice & beans.
      $24.00
    • Tampiquena

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak topped with grilled onions accompanied by a cheese enchilada, beans, guacamole & tortillas.
      $29.00
    • Carnitas Plate

      Season braised pork accompanied by guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & beans.
      $25.00
    • Fajitas

      Shrimp, beef or chicken sautéed with tomatoes, onions & green bell pepper. Served with rice, beans & tortillas.
      $25.00+
    • Combination Plate (3 items)

      $28.00
    • La Tablita

      Choice of 2: Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Rib Eye Steak. Served with guacamole, rice, beans, salsa fresca, salsa tatemada and tortillas.
      $75.00

    Enchiladas

    • Seafood Enchiladas

      Corn tortillas topped with our signature spicy Karina’s sauce and filled with crab & shrimp. Served with rice & beans.
      $26.00
    • Enchiladas Rojos

      2 cheese enchiladas smothered in a red guajillo chile sauce. Served with rice and beans.
      $23.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      2 shredded chicken enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice and beans.
      $24.00
    • Enchiladas de Camaron

      2 shrimp enchiladas topped with a creamy pasilla pepper sauce. Served with rice and beans.
      $25.00

    Tacos

    • Camaron Enchilado Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
      $8.00
    • Camaron Enchilado Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
      $15.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Taco (1)

      Grilled shrimp, cream cheese and serrano peppers wrapped in bacon. Topped with spicy mango and zarandeados sauces in a flour tortilla
      $8.50
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Taco (2)

      Grilled shrimp, cream cheese and serrano peppers wrapped in bacon. Topped with spicy mango and zarandeados sauces in a flour tortilla
      $16.00
    • Surf 'N' Turf Taco (1)

      Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
      $8.00
    • Surf 'N' Turf Taco (2)

      Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
      $15.00
    • Rib Eye Steak Taco (1)

      Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
      $8.00
    • Rib Eye Steak Taco (2)

      Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
      $15.00
    • Pescado Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
      $7.50
    • Pescado Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
      $14.00
    • Camaron Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
      $8.00
    • Camaron Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
      $15.00
    • Governador Taco (1)

      Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
      $8.00
    • Governador Taco (2)

      Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
      $15.00
    • Langosta Taco (1)

      Grilled lobster, cheese, bell peppers and cream sauce in a corn tortilla
      $9.00
    • Langosta Taco (2)

      Grilled lobster, cheese, bell peppers and cream sauce in a corn tortilla
      $17.00
    • Marlin Taco (1)

      Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
      $8.00
    • Marlin Taco (2)

      Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
      $15.00
    • Carnitas Taco (1)

      Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
      $7.00
    • Carnitas Taco (2)

      Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
      $13.00
    • Vegetarian Taco (1)

      $7.00
    • Vegetarian Taco (2)

      $13.00
    • Al Pastor Taco (1)

      $7.00
    • Al Pastor Taco (2)

      $15.00
    • Birria Taco (2)

      $14.00
    • Queso Birria (2)

      $16.00

    Burritos

    • Camaron Burrito

      Beer Battered Baja Style
      $16.00
    • Pescado Burrito

      Beer Battered Baja Style
      $14.00
    • Rib Eye Steak Burrito

      $16.00
    • Bean & Cheese Burrito

      $10.00
    • Surf & Turf Burrito

      Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp
      $18.00

    Quesadillas

    • Surf & Turf Quesadilla

      $17.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      $14.00

    Sides

    • Side Beans

      $5.00
    • Side Chile Toreados

      $5.00
    • Side Sour Cream

      $2.00
    • Side Avocado Slices

      $4.00
    • Side Tortillas (3)

      $2.00
    • Side Tostada Shells (3)

      $2.00
    • French Fries

      $5.00
    • Side of Guacamole

      $6.00
    • Side Salsa de Aguachile

      $5.00

    Desserts

    • Tres Leches Cake

      Layers of sponge cake soaked in a melange of milk spiked with cinnamon and filled with custard.
      $14.00
    • Flan

      A luxurious baked custard, with a hint of canela-Mexican cinnamon and a rich caramelized topping
      $14.00
    • Guayaba Cheesecake

      Creamy cheesecake with guava
      $14.00
    • Chocolate Abuelita Cake

      Layers of decadent chocolate cake and chocolate mousse
      $14.00
    • Cheesecake

      Classic Cheesecake
      $12.00

    Drinks

    • Agua Panna 500ml

      $4.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Bottled Water

      $4.00
    • Mexican Coke, Bottle

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.25
    • Coffee

      $3.50
    • Coca-Cola

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

      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

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

      Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
      $4.00
    • Fountain Drink

      $4.00
    • Fresca Grapefruit Citrus

      Fresca is the everything-in-one sparkling, zero calorie, citrus flavored soda
      $4.00
    • Horchata

      $4.00
    • Hot Tea

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Jamaica

      $4.00
    • Lemonada Mineral

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Naranjada

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Raspberry Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Red Bull

      $4.00
    • Roy Rogers

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Sparkling Water

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Tamarindo

      $4.00
    • Squirt

      $4.25
    • Topo Chico

      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.
      $4.00
    • Unsweetened Iced Tea

      $4.00

    Catering Menu

    Packages

    • Silver

      $55.00
    • Gold

      $65.00
    • Diamond

      $85.00
    • Silver/Dessert

      $75.00
    • Gold/Dessert

      $85.00
    • Diamond/Dessert

      $95.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    755 5TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

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