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MARGARITAS
DRAFT BEER
BEVERAGES
STARTERS, BOWLS & SOUP
FAJITAS
MESQUITE GRILL
BURRITOS & CHIMIS
TACOS & ENCHILADAS
LUNCH
CREATE YOUR OWN COMBO
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
SALADS & MORE
DESSERTS

MARGARITAS

SPECIALTY ROCKS

1800 MERCEDES

1800 Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, triple sec and fresh citrus sour. 14.29

BARREL AGED ‘RITA

Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila, a premium Añejo, aged in charred oak barrels, Cointreau and shaken tableside with fresh citrus sour. LIMIT TWO. 15.99

PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

Premium pineapple margarita with 100% Blue Agave Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice and pineapple juice. 12.69

TRY IT SPICY! Shaken with fresh jalapeños for a bolder taste. 12.69

The Perfect Patrón

Patrón Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge orange liquier and our fresh citrus sour. 14.99

SKINNY MARGARITA

100% Blue Agave Exotico Blanco Tequila, fresh lime agave, splash of orange juice. 13.49

STRAWBERRY SHAKER MARGARITA

Premium strawberry margarita with 100% Blue Agave Milagro Silver Tequila, triple sec, house-made strawberry purée and fresh citrus sour, shaken and served tableside. 13.79

BORDERITA®

Lunazul Reposado, Gran Gala orange liqueur and fresh citrus sour. 13.49

FROZEN MARGARITAS (Grande/Super)

MANGONADA

Sweet mango margarita combined with the subtle saltiness of chamoy and spicy Tajín Clásico Seasoning for this traditional Mexican frozen favorite! 13.49

BLUE LAGOON

Our specialty margarita made with Malibu coconut rum and a Blue Curaçao Meltdown. 11.99 / 13.49

STRAWBRRRITA

A sweet treat blended with strawberries. 11.49/12.99

MANGO TANGO

The perfect mix of margarita and mango. 11.49/12.99

HOUSE

Our classic margarita mix, house tequila and Juárez triple sec. Also available on the rocks. 9.99/11.99

SANGRIA SWIRL

Two great flavors swirled together to perfection. 11.49/12.99

CORONARITA™

Enjoy a frozen margarita with a 7oz. Coronarita on the side. 12.99

 

HANDCRAFTED TEX-MEX COCKTAILS

MAKER’S RITA

Maker’s Mark, a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon shaken with Gran Gala and fresh citrus sour. 12.99

PEACH VODKA ‘RITA

Deep Eddy Peach Vodka – handcrafted from real peaches, shaken with fresh citrus sour and triple sec. 11.79

MOJITA CLÁSICO

Cruzan Aged Light Rum, fresh lime juice, shaken with fresh lime and mint leaves. 11.99

RED SANGRIA

House Cabernet, Presidente Brandy and fresh citrus sour, poured over fresh fruit. 8.99

PRIMO LONG ISLAND

Hornitos Plata Tequila, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bacardí Silver, Beefeater Gin, triple sec, fresh lime juice and a splash of Coke. 12.49

PINEAPPLE RUM PUNCH

Take a trip to the tropics with Bacardí Superior Rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice and pure cane sugar. 11.49

Add an OTB Meltdown

Kick up your frozen or rocks margarita with your favorite premium tequila or liqueur. Ask your server for details.

CUERVO GOLD

MILAGRO SILVER

1800 SILVER

PATRÓN SILVER

1800 REPOSADO

HORNITOS BLACK BARREL

GRAND MARNIER

CHAMBORD

COINTREAU

MIDORI

BLUE CURAÇAO

FIREBALL

 

 

ICE COLD BEER

 

Draft selection and pricing varies. Ask about our Craft Beer options.

BLUE MOON

BUD LIGHT

COORS LIGHT

CORONA EXTRA

DOS EQUIS LAGER

HEINEKEN

MILLER LITE

MODELO ESPECIAL

 

IMPORT DRAFTS

14oz 7.99 | 22oz 9.99

DOMESIC DRAFTS

14oz 6.99 | 22oz 8.99

 

 

BEVERAGES

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

ICED TEA

COFFEE

MILK

JUICE

FOUNTAIN DRINKS

We proudly serve Coca-Cola® products. 3.89

STARTERS

BORDER SAMPLER

Chicken quesadillas, fajita steak nachos and chicken chimis served with Signature Queso. 18.99

FIRECRACKER STUFFED JALAPEÑOS

Six handmade, tempura-fried jalapeños filled with mixed cheese and chicken. Served with ranch for dipping. 13.49

GRANDE FAJITA NACHOS

Tostada chips topped with refried beans, fajita chicken or steak (add 2.99) and melted mixed cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo & pickled jalapeños. 14.99

STACKED NACHOS

Chips piled high with seasoned ground beef, fajita chicken (add 1.99), or steak (add 2.99), refried beans and queso. Topped with lime crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and guacamole. 15.99

QUESO FRIES

Fries smothered in queso and topped with grilled chicken (add 1.49), steak (add 2.99) melted Jack cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, spicy avocado ranch and sliced pickled jalapeños. 11.99

EMPANADAS

Six handmade pastries filled with mixed cheese & chicken or seasoned ground beef. Served with our Signature Queso. 13.49

CRISPY HONEY-CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Crispy-fried shrimp, hand-tossed in honey-chipotle sauce, sprinkled with fresh cilantro. Served with spicy avocado ranch for dipping. 15.99

CHICKEN FLAUTAS

Crispy, hand-rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken tinga and topped with a lime crema drizzle. Served with a side of pico de gallo and Signature Queso. 11.49

GUACAMOLE LIVE!®

Made fresh at your table with whole avocados, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, lime and a pinch of salt. 14.49

GUACAMOLE

Made fresh in small batches throughout the day with whole avocados, red onion, cilantro, lime and salt. 10.49

GUAC/QUESO DUO

14.69

AVOCADO FRIES

Made-to-order tempura-battered avocado slices and creamy red chile sauce on the side. 9.99

MELTED QUESO FUNDIDO

Melted Jack cheese mixed tableside with caramelized onions, poblano peppers and chicken. Served with hand-pressed flour tortillas. 14.99

SIGNATURE QUESO

Prepared in-house with tomatoes, green chiles, onions, cilantro, poblano & jalapeño peppers.

9.89

Make IT BORDER STYLE add 1.00

Mixed with our salsa verde for an extra kick.

MAKE IT PRIMO STYLE add 2.00

Topped with seasoned ground beef, guacamole and sour cream.

 

QUESADILLAS

With fresh guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo.

FAJITA

Fajita chicken or steak (add 2.99) with mixed cheese, poblano, onion and roasted red chili tomatillo salsa. 14.99

BRISKET

Brisket, mixed cheese, sautéed onions, pickled jalapeños and side of jalapeño-BBQ sauce. 16.99

SPINACH & MUSHROOM

Spinach, mushrooms & roasted corn. 14.99

DOUBLE-STACKED CLUB QUESADILLAS

Double-decker quesadilla filled with fajita chicken, three cheeses, crispy bacon, guacamole, poblano & onion, tomatoes and creamy red chile sauce. Served with pickled jalapeños, sour cream and creamy red chile sauce on the side. 17.99

 

SALADS, BOWLS & SOUP

Salads served with choice of Ranch, Spicy Avocado Ranch, House-made Salsa, Lime Vinaigrette, Caesar or Smoked Jalapeño Vinaigrette.

BOLDER BORDER BOWLS

Choice of protein served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, pickled red onions, toasted corn, queso fresco, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, lime crema and sliced avocado.

CHICKEN 15.49

SHRIMP 15.99

OUTSIDE SKIRT STEAK 16.99

PORTOBELLO 14.49

FAJITA SALAD

Mesquite-grilled chicken or outside skirt steak (add 3.50) with a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh avocado and queso fresco. 16.99

TOSTADA SALAD

Shredded or ground beef, or chicken tinga over a crisp blend of romaine, iceberg & cabbage, mixed cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños. Served in a fresh tortilla shell. 15.99

MEXICAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

A blend of romaine, iceberg & cabbage tossed with Caesar dressing and topped with queso fresco, pumpkin seeds, avocado, tortilla strips and mesquite-grilled chicken 16.49

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Homemade chicken broth loaded with chicken tinga, rice, zucchini and Jack cheese, topped with fresh avocado and tortilla strips. Bowl 10.49 • Cup 7.99

 

SIZZLING FAJITAS

For over 40 years, we have grilled our premium meats over mesquie wood for unmatched smoky flavor and juiciness. Mesquite fire fajitas are served with our signature fresh, hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, Mexican rice and refried beans.

GRILLED CHICKEN 21.99

GRILLED OUTSIDE SKIRT STEAK 24.99

SEARED PORK CARNITAS 22.49

GRILLED SHRIMP 22.99

VEGGIE 19.99

PICK ANY TWO | For One 24.99 | For Two 45.99

Double Premium Steak | For One +$1 | For Two +$6

FAMILY FAJITA FEASTS

FEASTS SERVE 4 to 5

Our sizzling platters feature your choice of our NEW premium mesquite-grilled outside skirt steak, seasoned chicken, citrus-marinated seared pork carnitas, and chimichurri-brushed shrimp.

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY FAJITA FEAST

The ultimate feast with all four of our proteins plus a bounty of sautéed vegetables. 63.99

FAMILY PICK TWO FEAST

Pick two of our classic premium proteins. 66.99

Double Premium Steak +$8

SIGNATURE FAJITAS

THE ULTIMATE FAJITA

Mesquite-grilled outside skirt steak and chicken, chimichurri-brushed shrimp, citrus-marinated seared pork carnitas and sautéed vegetables. 26.99

MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN

Mesquite-grilled chicken breast, smothered with melted Jack cheese, crumbled bacon and ranch dressing. 22.49

 

ADD A SHRIMP SKEWER TO YOUR FAJITAS

4.99

 

MESQUITE GRILL

RANCHILADAS

A 1/2 lb. of premium outside skirt steak, served with our house-made roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa, plus two hand-rolled cheese enchiladas smothered in chile con carne. 24.99

CARNE ASADA

An 1/2 lb. of premium outside skirt steakserved sliced on a skillet with seasoned butter, sautéed vegetables and Mexican rice. 23.99

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Mesquite-grilled chicken breast topped with pico de gallo & house-made salsa. Served with sautéed vegetables and cilantro lime rice. 16.99

GRILLED QUESO CHICKEN

Mesquite-grilled chicken breast topped with our Signature Queso and fresh sliced avocado. Served with sautéed vegetables and cilantro lime rice. 17.79

CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN & SHRIMP

Mesquite-grilled chicken breast brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri, topped with pico de gallo and melted Jack cheese, plus a skewer of grilled chimichurri shrimp. Served with cilantro rice and sautéed vegetables. 19.99

SUPERIOR DINNER

One crispy ground beef taco, one chicken tinga enchilada with sour cream sauce, one cheese enchilada with chile con carne and a mini chicken chimi. 16.99

 

BURRITOS & CHIMIS

Served with Mexican rice and refried beans, unless otherwise noted. Black beans available upon request. All tacos served in warm, hand-pressed flour tortillas, unless otherwise noted.

THE BIG BORDURRITO®

Fajita chicken or steak (add 2.49) wrapped in a seared flour tortilla with Mexican rice, mixed cheese, black beans, caramelized onion & peppers, pico de gallo and Signature Queso. 17.99

THREE-SAUCE FAJITA BURRITO

Fajita chicken or steak (add 1.99), Jack cheese, pico de gallo, sautéed onion & poblano, topped with chili con carne, sour cream sauce and our Signature Queso. 15.99

CLASSIC BURRITO or CHIMICHANGA

Seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga, pico de gallo and cheese rolled in a flour tortilla smothered with chile con carne, sour cream sauce, salsa verde, roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa or Signature Queso. 14.99

CALIFORNIA BURRITO

A seared flour tortilla stuffed with fajita steak, Jack cheese, seasoned fries, pico de gallo and avocado-ranch. 16.99

CHILE RELLENOS

Two green chile peppers stuffed with cheese, lightly fried and topped with roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa. 15.79

 

TACOS & ENCHILADAS

BIRRIA QUESA TACOS

Two beef barbacoa, Mexican cheese, diced onion and cilantro in crispy flour tortillas, served with hot consommé for dipping. 15.99

BRISKET TACOS

Two hand-pressed flour tortillas with shredded beef brisket, Jack cheese, fried onion strings and jalapeño- BBQ sauce. 15.79

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TACOS

Two hand-pressed flour tortillas stuffed with mesquite-grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, creamy red chile sauce and fried onion strings. 15.79

FISH TACOS

Two corn tortillas filled with Dos XX beer-battered fish or mesquite-grilled white fish, creamy red chile sauce, shredded cabbage, mixed cheese and pico de gallo. 15.49

HONEY-CHIPOTLE SHRIMP TACOS

Two hand-pressed flour tortillas with crispy-fried shrimp, hand-tossed in honey-chipotle sauce with cilantro, spicy avocado ranch and shredded cabbage. 15.99

STREET-STYLE MINI TACOS

Three mini white corn tortillas with fajita chicken or steak (add 1.99), Jack cheese, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole and roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa. 14.99

 

ENCHILADAS

Served with Mexican rice and refried beans, unless otherwise noted. Black beans available upon request.

BORDER QUESO BEEF ENCHILADAS

Two seasoned ground beef enchiladas topped with our Border Queso. 14.79

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

Three hand-rolled chicken tinga enchiladas with tomatillo cream sauce and melted Jack cheese inside and out. 15.79

RANCHILADAS

A 1/2 lb. of premiun outside skirt steak, marinated and seasoned with our signature spices and grilled to perfection over mesquite wood to lock in flavor. Served sliced with our house-made roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa, plus two hand-rolled chees enchiladas smothered in chile con carne. 24.99

CREATE YOUR OWN COMBO

All combos served with Mexican rice and refried beans, unless otherwise noted. Black beans available upon request.

Create Your Own Combo

• Choose FOUR items $18.49
• Choose THREE items $16.99
• Choose TWO items $15.49

SOUP/SALAD

  • Chicken tortilla soup
  • House salad
  • Caesar salad

TACOS (SOFT or CRISPY)

  • Shredded or ground beef
  • Chicken tinga
  • Dos XX® fish (Add $.99)

ENCHILADAS

  • Cheese with chili con carne
  • Shredded or ground beef with chile con carne
  • Chicken tinga with salsa verde or sour cream sauce
  • Pork carnitas with salsa verde
  • Spinach & Mushroom

CLASSICS

  • Beef empanadas
  • Chicken empanadas
  • Cheese chili relleno (Add $.99)

LUNCH

Served Monday-Friday until 4pm.

 

BORDER’S BEST LUNCH FAJITAS

A lunch-size portion of our classic outside skirt steak or chicken fajitas.

Grilled Chicken 14.99 | Outside Skirt Steak 16.99

QUESADILLA COMBO

A lunch-size chicken, steak (add 1.50) or brisket (add 1.00) or spinach & mushroom quesadilla served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole, plus a cup of chicken tortilla soup or house salad. 11.99

BOLDER BORDER BOWLS

Cilantro lime rice, black beans, pickled red onions, toasted corn, queso fresco, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, lime crema and sliced avocado topped with your choice of protein.

Chicken $15.49 | Outside Skirt Steak $16.99 | Shrimp $15.99 | Portobello $14.49

TOSTADA SALAD

Shredded or ground beef, or chicken tinga over a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, mixed cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños. Served in a fresh tortilla shell. 13.99

SOUTHWEST COMBO

Our Southwest Chicken Taco, one carnitas enchilada and a mini chicken chimi smothered in our Border Queso. Served with Mexican rice and choice of beans. 13.29

MEXICAN COMBO TWO

Create your own combo with a choice of two items. 11.99

  • Empanada
  • Taco (Ground Beef or Chicken Tinga)
  • Enchilada (Cheese, Chicken Tinga or Ground Beef)
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • House Salad

LUNCH CHIMICHANGA

Shredded or seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken tinga, pico de gallo and cheese rolled in a flour tortilla smothered with chile con carne, sour cream sauce, salsa verde, roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa or queso. 11.99

 

VEGETARIAN MENU

Starters

CHIPS & SALSA

GUACAMOLE

Made in small batches throughout the day.

VEGGIE QUESADILLA

Zucchini, squash, red onions, peppers and Jack cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

SIGNATURE QUESO

Dip into our original 1982 queso recipe, prepared in-house with tomatoes, green chiles, onion, cilantro, poblano and just the right kick of jalapeño.

QUESO & GUACAMOLE DUO

Our signature queso & fresh-made guacamole.

SALADS

FAJITA SALAD

Special order grilled portobello mushroom or grilled vegetables. Mesquite-grilled portobello mushroom or vegetables topped tableside over a crisp blend of romaine, iceberg & cabbage, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh avocado and queso fresco.

DRESSINGS:

Chipotle-Honey Mustard, Ranch, Smoked Jalapeño Vinaigrette, Fat-Free Mango Citrus Vinaigrette, Avocado Ranch or Salsa

BORDER BOWLS

Portobello or vegetables, grilled to perfection over mesquite wood, and brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri. Prepared to order with our fresh ingredients: cilantro lime rice, black beans, bell peppers, queso fresco, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo and sliced avocado. Portobello mushroom or vegetables.

FAJITAS

PORTOBELLO & VEGETABLES

Our fajitas are grilled over mesquite wood and served with warm flour tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese or guacamole.

ENCHILADAS

SPECIAL ORDER OPTIONS

CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Special Order Cheese

Three mixed cheese enchiladas topped with ranchero or tomatillo sauce.

BURRITOS & CHIMIS

VEGETABLE BURRITO

Sautéed vegetables and Jack cheese topped with ranchero or tomatillo sauce.

VEGETABLE CHIMICHANGA*

Sautéed vegetables and Jack cheese topped with ranchero or tomatillo sauce.

CREATE YOUR OWN COMBO

Any Two Items · Any Three Items · Any Four Items

HOUSE SALAD

A crisp blend of romaine, iceberg & cabbage, pico de gallo, black bean & corn salsa and queso fresco. Served with or without tortilla strips*

CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Special Order Cheese

Order mixed cheese topped with ranchero or tomatillo sauce.

SIDES

• corn & flour tortillas

• cilantro lime rice

• black beans

• grilled vegetables

• sautéed vegetables

• sour cream

• guacamole

• pico de gallo

• mixed cheese

• roasted red chile salsa

SAUCE OPTIONS

• ranchero

• tomatillo

ALL DESSERTS ARE AVAILABLE OPTIONS

VEGAN MENU

GUACAMOLE QUESADILLAS

Flour tortillas filled with guacamole, onion, poblano peppers, black beans and corn cooked until crispy. Served with pico de gallo and roasted red chile salsa.

VEGAN BURRITO

Flour tortilla stuffed with French fries, black beans, pico de gallo, red bell pepper, red onion, corn, and avocado highlighted by our house made chimichurri sauce. Grilled and served with cilantro lime rice and roasted red chile salsa.

SPICY AVOCADO ENCHILADA

Two corn tortillas filled with fresh avocado slices and our roasted triple chile blend. Smothered in our tomatillo sauce and topped with pico de gallo. Served with lime cilantro rice and black beans.

FRIED PORTOBELLO TACOS

Portobello strips breaded in pasilla chile flour and fried crisp. Topped with guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo in your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, and red chile-tomatillo salsa.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM & VEGETABLE FAJITAS

Our fajitas are grilled over mesquite wood and served with warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo and guacamole.

 

These items could be considered vegetarian, however through the cooking process they may contain or come in contact with items that may not be acceptable as part of some vegetarian diets. Animal-based enzyme may be used through the production of the cheese.

*Items may be cooked in oil in which meat products have been cooked.

 

DESSERTS

BORDER BROWNIE SUNDAE

Rich chocolate & walnut brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. 8.99

MINI SOPAPILLAS

Shareable mini Mexican pastries coated in cinnamon-sugar. Served with honey and chocolate sauce for dipping. 7.99

HALF ORDER With honey or chocolate sauce. 3.99

TRES LECHES CAKE

A light cake soaked in three kinds of sweet milk, topped with whipped cream and strawberry. 9.99

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CHIMIS

Golden-fries chimichangas filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake, drizzled with house-made strawberry purée. 8.99

 

A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks at our On The Border San Diego locations.

No surcharge for to-go orders.