Lunch & Dinner Menu
Starters
Ceviche 18
lime marinated shrimp and white fish, red onion, tomato, sliced avocado, served with fresh corn tortilla chips
Nacho Buenos 16
toasted tortilla chips, spice blended cheese, fresh jalapeno, guacamole, black beans and sour cream
*choice of steak or grilled chicken
Birria Flautas 15
three crispy fried flour tortillas filled with birria and queso de oaxaca served with sour cream and chipotle
Chips n Guac 10
fresh tortilla chips, smashed avocados, red onion, tomato and fresh cilantro
Queso Blanco Dip 10
aged white cheddar, manchego and chorizo served with fresh corn tortilla chips
Artichoke Hearts 12
crispy artichokes served with garlic aioli dip
Bean Dip 10
fresh refried beans, queso fresco, & crema
Jalapeño Poppers 15
fresh jalapeños (3) stuffed with muenster and cream cheese, coated and fresh fried (4pm to close)
SOUPS
CUP 10 BOWL 15
Tortilla Mia
vegetable broth, slow simmered chicken, sliced seasonal veggies, avocado, topped with melted cheese and torilla strips
Chicken & Rice
chicken broth, shredded chicken, white rice, shaved white onion, avocado and fresh cilantro
Birria Ramen
(Bowl Only) birria beef broth, birria, fresh ramen noodles, green cabbage, cilantro, scallions, fresh jalapeño & lime
Albondigas
chicken broth, shredded chicken, shaved onion, avocado and fresh cilantro with side of rice
Ensalada
*add chicken or carne asada 8
Ancient Grain & Chopped Veggie 14
quinoa and brown rice, black bean, avocado, feta, corn, tomato, arugula, radish with honey and lime vinaigrette
Ernie’s Caesar 14
romaine and kale greens, pumpkins seeds, lemon zest, hardboiled egg, manchego cheese with caesar dressing
Mexican Cobb 14
iceberg wedges topped with blue cheese crumbles, whole black beans, tomatoes, bacon pieces, fire roasted corn, fresh avocado, and tortilla strips
*ranch or red wine vinaigrette dressing
Tio Ernie Favoritos
Carne Asada Plate 26
certified angus steak, marinated and grilled, roasted tomato, grilled red onion, avocado and salsa fresca served with mexican rice & refried beans
*corn or flour tortillas
Carnitas Plater 24
Traditional slow braised pork, roasted tomato, grilled onion, guacamole, refried beans and rice on a tomatillo sauce
Shroomin’ Enchiladas 22
two enchiladas stuffed with sauteed spinach and mushrooms, ricotta, monterey jack & aged cheddar cheese, green, onions, topped with green sauce and served with rice and beans
Chili Relleno 15
anaheim pepper loaded with monterey jack cheese and spices, red sauce, served with mexican rice and refried beans
Mole Enchiladas 22
two chicken or cheese enchiladas smothered with our mole made with multiple chiles with a hint of chocolate.
Served with mexican rice & refried beans.
Queso de Oaxaca Enchiladas 22
two handmade corn tortillas, queso de oaxaca, under our guajillo sauce, served with mexican rice & beans
*add carne asada 5
Birria de Reyes Platter 22
angus beef marinated in adobo of spices and herbs served with whole pinto beans, rice and corn tortillas
*4pm to close
Quesabirria 18
two oaxaca & mozzarella cheese filled corn tortillas with ancho chile dip
Pozole 15
pork broth, slow roasted pork, hominy, chiles, served with cabbage, oregano, onion, radishes, lime
Birria Ramen 18
birria, fresh ramen noodles, birria beef broth, green cabbage, cilantro, scallions, fresh jalapeno & lime
*bowl only
Tacos 7 / EACH
soft corn tortilla
Carne Asada or Chicken Asada
grilled angus or chicken breast, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija
Battered Cod or Grilled Mahi Mahi
fish, fresh slaw, heirloom tomato, cilantro and crema
Carnitas
pulled pork, rice, tomatillo sauce, pickled red onion, jalapenos and cotija
Shrimp
citrus grilled shrimp, cabbage, roasted corn and green onion on yogurt crema, drizzled with cilantro lime sauce
Shredded Beef or Chicken
shredded beef, lettuce, roasted tomato, cheese blend
Avocado
shredded beef or chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato and coja
Potato
yellow potatoes with fresh herbs, sour cream, lettuce and cheese
TOSTADAS 8 / SOPES 10
refried beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, pico. cotija on Tostada, queso fresco on Sope w/ choice of:
Grilled Carne Asada or Chicken
Sherred Beef or Chicken
Avocado Slices
QUESADILLA 16
grilled flour tortilla with monterey jack and aged cheddar cheese, tomato and onion
*choice of shredded beef or chicken
Burritos 16
wet or plain
Carlsbad Burrito
grilled carne, beer battered steak fries, cheese blend, guacamole and sour cream drizzle
Camaron a la Parrilla
grilled shrimp, cabbage blend, rice, blistered cherry tomato, cilantro lime sauce
Carnitas
pulled pork, refried beans, guacamole and pico de gallo
Pollo
grilled chicken, mexican rice, black beans, sour cream, guacamole and cilantro pesto
Veggie
pinto beans, mexican rice, avocado slices, corn, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and crema
TORTAS 18
softy fluffy 10” telera bread, refried beans, crispy lettuce, tomato, onion, sliced avocado, melty cheese, chipotle sauce, and cilantro w/ a choice of:
Carne Asada
grilled Angus Beef
Chicken Milanesa
breaded chicken filet
Shrimp
citrus glazed and grilled
CHIMICHANGAS 18
meat and cheese inside
topped w/ guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo w/ a choice of:
Carne Asada
Grilled Chicken Breast
Carnitas
Sides
refried / pinto / black beans 3
mexican rice 2
spicy carrots and jalapenos 3
guacamole 4
sliced avocado 4
sour cream 2
slaw salad 3
Dessert 9
Deep Fried Ice Cream
vanilla bean ice cream with cinnamon toast crumble, deep fried to crispy perfection
Churros Made to Order
our handmade batter, fresh fried and lightly coated with cinnamon & sugar. Served with cajeta
Flan
traditional sweet custard with caramel
*parties of 8 or more will have an 18% gratuity added