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Centro 18 Cuisine & Lounge
1517 18Th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Appetizers
Baked Scallop Appetizer
$18.00
Three large scallops, pan seared then finished in the oven with butter and Parmesan cheese. Served with flour tortilla chips.
Street Corn
$6.00
Trio of cobettes grilled with Mexican spices and butter.
Ceviche de Trio
$16.00
Black tiger shrimp, Ahi Tuna, and Tilapia marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and onions. Garnished with avocado and a lime wedge.
Guacamole
$8.00
Fresh avocados mixed with tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice served with tortilla chips.
Calamari
$14.00
Deep fried and served with roasted jalapenos, fresh limes, and Tapatio aioli.
Queso Fundido
$10.00
Blend of three cheeses (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Queso Fresco), topped with pork chorizo, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with warm flour tortillas.
Camarones a la Diabla
$14.00
Five large shrimp sautéed with our spicy homemade hot sauce and sitting on top of toast points and avocado slices.
Stuffed Portobellos
$12.00
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a bacon and cheese blend and grilled to perfection.
Nachos
$12.00
Tortilla chips and refried beans with your choice of Chicken or Chile Verde. Garnished with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
- Substitute Pork Belly or New York Steak for
- $2.00
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog Sliders
$12.00
Topped with sautéed peppers, onions, and pico de gallo.
Soups, Salads & Pasta
Salads served with your choice of ranch dressing or house made cilantro lime vinaigrette.
Side Salad
$4.00
Savory premium greens including chopped romaine, baby spinach, tomatoes.
House Salad
$8.00
Hearts of romaine, fresh ripe avocado, tomato slices, cheddar cheese, and crunchy croutons.
Ahi Salad
$17.00
Pepper seared Ahi over oriental cabbage and Mandarin orange cilantro-lime dressing.
Shrimp Salad
$15.00
Lightly seasoned shrimp seared on a bed of hearts of romaine, chopped tomatoes, avocado slices, croutons, and cheeses served with cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken Salad
$12.00
Fresh hearts of romaine, chopped tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, avocado slices, croutons, cheeses, and seared chicken breast.
Spicy Queso Fresco Pasta
$18.00
Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of rotelle pasta with our spicy Queso Fresco sauce. Substitute shrimp for $4 more.
Caldo de Rez
$11.00
Traditional home-style Mexican beef stew with carrots, zucchinis, potatoes, corn on the cob, and chopped cabbage. A side of rice is included with your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Soup of the Day
Always delicious. Just ask your server.
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $8.00
Traditionals
Gourmet Taco
$4.00
Single taco with your choice of premium meat served on two corn tortillas and drizzled with house made salsa. Seasoned chicken is topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese and guacamole. New York steak or slow-braised pork belly is topped with cilantro and onion. Seared shrimp or tilapia is topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and Tapatio aioli. Chicken or Tilapia.
- Shrimp, Pork Belly, or Angus New York Steak
- $1.00
Gourmet Torta
$12.00
The classic Mexican sandwich with your choice of premium meat served in a toasted bolillo bun with refried beans and our unique red chile aioli spread. Pork comes with cilantro and onion. Chicken and Steak comes with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado slices. French Fries on the side. Chicken.
- Deep Pit Pork
- $1.00
- Angus New York Steak
- $5.00
Gourmet Burrito
$12.00
Your choice of premium meat served in a large flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, pico de gallo, and house made salsa. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream on the side. Chicken.
- Chile Verde
- $1.00
- Chile Colorado
- $2.00
- Angus New York Steak
- $3.00
Classic Entrees
Entrees include your choice of two Side Dishes.
Chile Colorado
$21.00
Slow braised beef short rib simmered in authentic chile colorado sauce made with a blend of dried chiles and traditional Mexican spices.
Enchiladas Rojas o Verdes
$14.00
Shredded cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheeses wrapped inside warm corn tortillas with your choice of beef, chicken, or pork.
Pollo Relleno
$19.00
A 10-ounce chicken breast stuffed with cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheeses. Pan seared to a crisp and then finished in the oven.
Chile Relleno
$14.00
Fresh Anaheim chile roasted and filled with melted Monterrey Jack cheese, battered in whipped eggs, and cooked golden brown. Topped with house made chile relleno sauce.
Pollo al Horno
$17.00
A 10-ounce chicken breast, seasoned and pan seared to a crisp, finished in the oven, and served in a pool of homemade chimole salsa. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo.
Chile Verde
$15.00
Chunks of tender pork simmered in light tomatillo, jalapeno and green chile sauce.
Pork Barbacoa
$16.00
Cooked slowly in low heat to ensure melt-in-your mouth tenderness. Covered in our house made spicy bacon chipotle BBQ sauce.
Fajitas
$16.00
Your choice of premium meat, bell pepper medley, tomatoes, and onions sautéed to perfection. Served with guacamole, rice, beans, and pico de gallo. Chicken.
- New York Steak
- $2.00
- Shrimp
- $4.00
Steak, Chops & Seafood
Includes your choice of two Side Dishes. Add a Side Salad for $3 and Shrimp for $5.
Churrasco Bone In Ribeye
$35.00
A 16-ounce steak marinated and grilled to perfection using the centuries old Brazilian method of barbecue.
Filet Mignon
$30.00
A 10-ounce, perfectly seared Angus tenderloin for a lean yet tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
New York Steak
$26.00
Robust and well-marbled for those seeking traditional American flavor.
- Add an Enchilada for
- $2.00
Arrachera con Chimichurri
$22.00
Tender outside skirt steak garnished with Chimichurri, an incredible condiment popular throughout South America.
Rack of Lamb
$32.00
Herb crusted rack of lamb served with a red wine demi-glace.
Chuleta Frita
$22.00
Thick-cut, bone-in pork chop seasoned with traditional Puerto Rican spices, pan seared and oven finished to perfection.
Baked Scallops
$24.00
Canadian dry scallops topped with bread crumbs and baked in a buttery sauce. Sprinkled with pico de gallo, fresh Parmesan, and served with our toasted flour tortilla points.
Camarones Linos
$20.00
Succulent shrimp sautéed in your choice of homemade sauces: Ranchero, Mojo de Ajo (garlic), or a la Diabla.
Sea Bass
$22.00
Herb crusted sea bass pan seared to a crisp, finished in the oven, and served with a white wine lemon butter sauce.
Catch of the Day
Ask your server about the featured seafood of the day. Always fresh and high quality.
- Market
Side Dishes
Available a la Carte for $3 each.
Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Sauteed Vegetables
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Black Beans
Express Lunch Menu
Served with your choice of soup, salad, dinner side dish, or French fries.
Grilled Salmon Salad
$15.00
Cajun grilled salmon with fresh hearts of Romaine, chopped tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, avocado slices, croutons, and cheese.
Spicy Queso Fresco Pasta
$11.00
Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of rotelle pasta with our spicy queso fresco sauce.
- Substitute shrimp for
- $2.00
2 Gourmet Tacos
$10.00
With your choice of premium meat served on two corn tortillas and drizzled with house made salsa. Chicken is topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese and guacamole. New York Steak or Pork Belly is topped with cilantro and onion. Shrimp or Tilapia is topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and Tapatio aioli. Chicken Pork Belly New York Steak Shrimp Tilapia
Gourmet Torta
$9.00
A classic Mexican 1/2 sandwich with your choice of premium meat served in a toasted bolillo bun with refried beans and our unique red chile aioli spread. Pork comes with cilantro and onion. Chicken and Steak comes with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado slices.
- Deep Pit Pork
- $1.00
- Angus New York Steak
- $2.00
Hamburger
$10.00
1/2 pound hand-pattied burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and dill pickle slices on a brioche bun.
Signature Cocktails
All cocktails $9.
Cucumber Chile Margarita
Savory twist on your classic margarita. Made with Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, muddled cucumber and lime, and rimmed with chamoy and tajin. Garnished with a cucumber slice dipped in tajin. Add Jalapeno to the mix for a spicier kick.
Raspberry Margarita
For those with a sweet tooth, try this delicious blend of muddled raspberries and an orange slice. Made with premium tequila, a sugar rim, and garnished with an orange slice.
Caipirinha
A classic South American concoction. It's a smooth blend of Cachaça (Brazilian rum), muddled limes and sugar.
Pisco Sour
For the classic cocktail enthusiast we have your choice of smooth Chilean or Peruvian Pisco mixed with an egg white, lemon juice, and topped with aromatic bitters.
Blue Skies
As smooth as the day with clear skies. A tropical blend of coconut rum and liqueurs with a smooth banana finish.
Raspberry Lemon Drop
A twist on your traditional lemon drop with a tart raspberry finish and a sugar rim.
Rose Gimlet
A muddled strawberry and basil leaf vodka cocktail with a refreshing rosy aroma.
50/50 Martini
A martini sure to bring you back to your childhood years, this is a smooth and creamy orange creamsicle flavored cocktail.
Chocolate Martini
The prefect after-dinner cocktail. A chocolate drizzled martini glass filled with sweet liqueurs.
Chardonnay
Line 39 - California
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $21.00
Bonterra Organic - California
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Sonoma Cutrer - Sonoma
- Bottle Only $49.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
Line 39 - California
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $21.00
Bonterra Organic - California
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Rutherford Ranch - Napa Valley
- Bottle Only $49.00