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MARGARITAS
DRAFT BEER
BEVERAGES
STARTERS & BORDER DIPS
FAJITAS
MESQUITE GRILL
BURRITOS & TACOS
PRIMO TEX-MEX
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

When you can’t pick just one! Chicken quesadillas, fajita steak nachos and chicken chimis. 18.99

STACKED NACHOS

Chips piled high with seasoned ground beef, fajita chicken (add 1.50), or fajita steak (add 1.99), refried beans and queso. Topped with lime crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and guacamole. 15.99

GRANDE FAJITA NACHOS

Tostada chips topped with refried beans, fajita chicken or steak (add 1.50) and melted mixed cheese. Guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeños served on the side. 14.99

BEEF EMPANADAS

Handmade pastries filled with mixed cheese & seasoned ground beef. Served with our Signature Queso. 12.79

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

MELTED QUESO FUNDIDO

Melted Mexican and Jack cheese, mixed tableside with caramelized onions, poblano peppers and diced chicken. Enjoy by scooping warm fundido onto hand-pressed flour tortillas. 14.29

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.

GUACAMOLE LIVE!®

Made fresh at your table with whole avocados, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, lime and a pinch of salt. 13.99

GUACAMOLE

Freshly made in small batches throughout the day with whole avocados, red onion, cilantro, lime and salt. 9.99

GUAC/QUESO DUO

14.19

FIRECRACKER STUFFED JALAPEÑOS

Six handmade, tempura-fried jalapeños filled with mixed cheese and chicken. Served with our Signature Queso. 12.99

CHICKEN FLAUTAS

Crispy, hand-rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken tinga. Topped with a lime crema drizzle & served with a side of pico de gallo and queso. 9.49

QUESADILLAS

With fresh guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo.

FAJITA

Fajita chicken or steak (add 1.99) with mixed cheese, poblano, onion and roasted red chili tomatillo salsa. 14.79

BRISKET

Brisket, sautéed onions, pickled jalapeños and side of jalapeño-BBQ sauce. 15.99

SPINACH & MUSHROOM

Spinach, mushrooms, roasted corn & jalapeño. 14.29

SALADS and More

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

BOLDER BORDER BOWLS

Your choice of protein brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri and grilled to perfection. 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 13.99

SHRIMP 15.79

STEAK 15.99

PORTOBELLO 13.99

FAJITA SALAD

Mesquite-grilled chicken or steak (add 1.99) and onions served sizzling on a fajita skilled. Topped tableside with a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh avocado and queso fresco. 16.49

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. 14.99

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 15.69

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Homemade chicken broth loaded with chicken tinga, rice, zucchini and Jack cheese, topped with fresh avocado and tortilla strips. Bowl 9.99 • Cup 7.69

 

SIZZLING FAJITAS

Fajitas are grilled over mesquite wood and served with warm, hand-pressed flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, Mexican rice and refried beans.

CLASSIC FAJITAS

GRILLED CHICKEN 20.99

GRILLED STEAK 22.99

PORK CARNITAS 22.49

GRILLED SHRIMP 22.99

PORTOBELLO & VEGETABLES 19.99

COMBO

Pick any 2 Classic Fajita Combo

FOR ONE 22.99 | FOR TWO 43.99

SPECIALTY FAJITAS

THE ULTIMATE FAJITA

The ultimate combo of mesquite-grilled steak, chicken and shrimp, carnitas and sautéed vegetables. 25.99

MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN

Your favorite mesquite-grilled chicken smothered with melted Jack cheese, crumbled bacon and ranch dressing. 21.79

BORDER SMART CHICKEN FAJITAS

Mesquite-grilled chicken, sautéed onions and red & green bell peppers. Served with black beans, white corn tortillas, pico de gallo and guacamole. 17.99

ADD A SHRIMP SKEWER TO YOUR FAJITAS

4.99

MESQUITE GRILL

CARNE ASADA

An 9 oz. marinated and seasoned mesquite-grilled steak served on a skillet with seasoned butter, sautéed vegetables and Mexican rice. 22.99

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

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

GRILLED QUESO CHICKEN

Simple and delicious, this perfectly seasoned mesquite-grilled chicken breast is 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

 

BURRITOS & TACOS

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.

BIRRIA QUESA TACOS

Two beef barbacoa, Mexican cheese, diced onion and cilantro in crispy flour tortillas, served with hot consommé for dipping. 15.29

BRISKET TACOS

Two hand-pressed flour tortillas with shredded beef brisket, Jack cheese, fried onion strings and jalapeño- BBQ sauce. 14.99

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TACOS

Two hand-pressed flour tortillas with mesquite-grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, creamy red chile sauce and fried onion strings. 14.99

FISH TACOS

Dos XX beer-battered fish or mesquite-grilled white fish, creamy red chile sauce, shredded cabbage, mixed cheese and pico de gallo in two corn tortillas. 14.99

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. 14.29

THE BIG BORDURRITO®

A HUGE serving of fajita chicken or steak (add 1.99) wrapped in a seared flour tortilla with Mexican rice, mixed cheese, black beans, caramelized onion & peppers, pico de gallo and Signature Queso. 17.29

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 queso. Choose Classic or Crispy Chimichanga. 14.99

CALIFORNIA BURRITO

A seared flour tortilla stuffed with fajita steak, Jack cheese, seasoned fries, pico de gallo and avocado-ranch. 16.29

CHILE RELLENOS

Two green chile peppers stuffed with cheese, lightly fried and topped with roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa. 15.29

 

PRIMO TEX-MEX

All Primo Tex-Mex and Create Your Own Combo platters served with Mexican rice and refried beans, unless otherwise noted. Black beans available upon request

RANCHILADAS

An 9 oz. mesquite-grilled steak topped with roasted red chile-tomatillo salsa and melted Jack cheese, plus two hand-rolled chees enchiladas smothered in chile con carne. 23.49

BORDER QUESO BEEF ENCHILADAS

Two savory shredded or ground beef enchiladas topped with our Border Queso. 14.79

CHILE RELLENOS

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

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

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

SUPERIOR DINNER

One crispy ground beef taco, one chicken tinga enchilada with sour cream sauce, one cheese enchilada with chile con carne and a chicken flauta. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Black beans available upon request. 16.49

NEW MEXICO

Cheese chile relleno and pork carnitas enchilada topped with salsa verde. 14.69

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 empanada
  • Cheese chili relleno (Add $.99)

 

LUNCH

Served Monday-Friday until 4pm.

 

BORDER’S BEST LUNCH FAJITAS

A lunch-size portion of mesquite-grilled steak or chicken brought sizzling to your table. Served with warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cheese, Mexican rice and refried beans.

Chicken 14.79 | Steak 16.69

QUESADILLA COMBO

A lunch-size chicken, steak (add 1.00) 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.  Choose from mesquite-grilled chicken, portobello, shrimp (add 1.50) or steak (add 1.99), brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri. 13.99

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

ENCHILADA & TACO

One seasoned ground beef enchilada with Border Queso and one seasoned ground beef crispy taco. Served with Mexican rice and choice of beans. 10.99

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.

SALADS & More

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

BOLDER BORDER BOWLS

Your choice of protein brushed with lime-cilantro chimichurri and grilled to perfection. 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 13.99

SHRIMP 15.49

STEAK 15.79

PORTOBELLO 13.79

FAJITA SALAD

Mesquite-grilled chicken or steak (add 1.99) and onions served sizzling on a fajita skilled. Topped tableside with a crisp blend of lettuce & shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh avocado and queso fresco. 16.49

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. 14.99

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 15.69

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Homemade chicken broth loaded with chicken tinga, rice, zucchini and Jack cheese, topped with fresh avocado and tortilla strips. Bowl 9.99 • Cup 7.69

DESSERTS

BORDER BROWNIE SUNDAE

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

SOPAPILLAS

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

Or two sopapillas with honey or chocolate sauce. 3.99

TRES LECHES CAKE

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

 

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.