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El Cortez Mexican Restaurant
28971 Golden Lantern Ste A101
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Main Menu
A La Carte
Side of Guacamole
- Small $3.25
- Large $7.95
Nopales (Cactus)
$5.52Rice, Refried Beans or Pot Pinto Beans
$3.25Taco (Hard shell, ground beef or chicken)
$3.50Side of sour cream
$2.00Extra Chips (Take Out)
- Small $3.50
- Large $7.50
French fries
$3.25Soft Taco Carne Asada
$3.95
Carnitas, Chicken or Fish
Ground Beef or Chicken Enchilada
$3.75Chiles Toreados
$2.00Chimiflautas (beef or chicken)
$6.50Tamale (Pork)
$3.95Taco (Shredded Beef)
$3.95Shredded Beef Enchilada
$3.95Extra Salsa - (Take Out)
- Small $3.50
- Large $7.50
Flour or Corn Tortillas
$2.00(3) Taquitos with Guacamole
$5.95Chile Relleno
$3.95Cheese Enchilada
$3.50Appetizer
Chips and Salsa
Cortez buys the first round! Additional refills $2.50
Guacamole
$7.95Chimi Flautas
$6.50
With Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Chicken, or Beef
Queso Fundido
$7.95
A Dish of Melted Cheese with your Choice of Tortillas
- With Chorizo Add
- $2.50
Cortez Quesadilla
A Large Flour Tortilla stuffed with Melted Cheese and Green Chiles, topped with Beefy Red Sauce, Sour Cream and Guacamole
- $8.50
- With Meat $10.95
Shrimp Feast
$23.95
Two Cortez Shrimp, two Garlic Shrimp, two Breaded Shrimp, two Ranchero Shrimp, two Diabla Shrimp, Served with Rice and Fried Potatoes
Nachos Carabela
$8.95
Tortilla Chips, Topped with Refried Beans, Mild Sauce, Guacamole, Jalapenos, Sour Cream and Melted Cheese
- With Chicken or Ground Beef Add
- $2.95
- With Steak, Carnitas or Shredded Beef Add
- $3.25
Quesadilla
Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream and Guacamole
- $6.95
- With Beef, Chicken or Pork $9.95
- With Shrimp, Asada or Shredded Beef $12.25
Mexi Ceviche
$10.50
Choice of Fish, Shrimp or Both. With Cilantro, Tomato, Onion, Avocado, Serrano Peppers and Lemon Juice
Nachos
$6.75
Tortilla Chips Topped with Melted Cheese, Jalapenos and Our Savory Sauce
Three Taquitos
$6.50
With Guacamole, Choice of Chicken or Beef
Suritdos de la Casa Appetizer Platter
$12.95
Chimiflauta, Taquitos, Queso Fundido con Chorizo, Nachos, Flour Quesadilla, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Tortillas
Breakfast
Omelette
$8.25
Cheese, Ham, Bacon, Chorizo or Vegetarian all omelets served with one time; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos Montados
$8.95
Two eggs over easy on top of cheese enchilada Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos a la Mexica
$8.25
Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos a la Cortez Mario
$8.25
Two eggs on a soft tortilla topped with beans, chorizo and special sauce
Huevos con Tosino
$8.75
Two eggs with three pieces of bacon Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Chorizo con Huevos
$8.25
Two eggs scrambled with Mexican sausage Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos Enchilada
$8.95
Two eggs with chile verde or chile colorado on top. Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos Azados
$8.95
Two eggs with a portion of carne asada Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos con Machaca
$8.75
Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and shredded beef. Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Torta de Huevo con Queso
$8.25
Two eggs scrambled with cheese on top Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos con Hamon
$8.75
Two eggs scrambled with pieces of ham Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Huevos Rancheros
$8.25
Two fried eggs with ranchera salsa on top Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
Combinaciones Mexicanas
'El Cortez' Combination Taco, Enchilada and Chile Relleno
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2
Chile Relleno and Tamale
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Bean or Pot Beans. Albondiga Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1)
Two Fish Tacos Tender Cod, Lightly Battered
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
Enchilada and Tamale
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2
Taco and Enchilada
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2
Two Soft tacos Carnitas, Chicken or Steak
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
Chile Relleno and Enchilada
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each). Enchiladas made with Cheese: For Beef for Chicken, Add $1.25 For Shredded Beef, Add $2
Two Tacos Beef or Chicken, Crispy Shell
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
Taco and Tamale
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
Chile Relleno and Taco
$12.95
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Bean or Pot Beans. Albondiga Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1)
Comidas Tipicas De La Casa
Cortez Enchilada
$13.95
A Large Flour Enchilada Served with Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
- Albondiga Soup or Salad add
- $2.50
Two Chile Rellenos
$13.95
Stuffed with Cheese, Served in Spanish Sauce and Melted Cheese. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
- Albondiga Soup or Salad add
- $2.50
Picante Enchiladas
$13.95
Corn Tortillas with Your Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Smothered in Our Spicy Tomatillo Sauce. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
- With Shrimp add
- $4.25
- Albondiga Soup or Salad add
- $2.50
Two Pork Tamales
$13.95
Smothered in Sauce and Topped with Lettuce and Cheese. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
- Albondiga Soup or Salad add
- $2.50
Enchiladas
$13.95
Two Enchiladas, Smothered in Our Freshly Made Sauce with Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
- With Shrimp Add
- $4.25
- Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
- $2.50
Two Enchiladas Rancheras
$13.95
In french Onion, Tomato, Pepper Sauce Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken, Topped with Sour Cream and Guacamole
- With Shrimp add
- $4.25
- Albondiga Soup or Salad add
- $2.50
Desserts
Dolce de Leche with Caramel Truffle
$5.25
A satin-smooth chewy caramel center surrounded by a creamy dolce de leche shell
White Chocolate with Strawberry Truffle
$5.25Fericalla (flan)
$5.25Mocha Mud Ice Cream Cake
$5.25
Made with premium mocha ice cream on a chocolate cookie crust, A divine ice cream cake that doesn't require a special occasion to be enjoyed
Fried Ice Cream
$5.25
A large scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream covered in a delicious crunchy shell, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, nuts, a cherry and served in a cinnamon & sugar tortilla bowl
Especialidades DE "El Cortez"
Carnitas Falisco
$15.95
Lean Chunks of Deep Fried Pork Served with Guacamole, Tomato, Onion and Cilantro. Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Arroz con Pollo
$14.95
Broiled Chicken Served on a Bed of Rice and accompanied with Vegetables Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Carne Asada Tampiqena
$15.95
Grilled Steak, Garnished with Mild Pepper and accompanied with Cheese Enchilada Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Chile Colorado
$15.25
Tender Pieces of Beef cooked in Red Sauce Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Milanesa Acapulco
$16.95
Gently Spiced and Breaded Steak, Home Style Potatoes, Served with Guacamole and Fresh Sauce Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Mole Colorado or Mole Verde
$15.95
Tender Pieces of Chicken Marinated and Cooked in Rich, Mild Spices and Herbs Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Carne Asada
$15.95
Beef Steak Grilled to Perfection, Accompanied with Guacamole Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Steak Picado
$15.95
Steak Strips Cooked in a Fresh Sauce with Mild Green Peppers, Onions and Tomato Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Chile Verde
$15.25
Chunky Pork Simmered in Green Sauce Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Albondiga Soup or Salad Please Add
- $2.50
Hamburgers
Torta
$7.95
Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Onion and Jalapenos. Your choice of Carnitas, Carne Asada or Chicken Breast
- Add Fries
- $2.25
Hamburger
$4.95
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onion, and Thousand Island
- Add Fries
- $2.25
- Add Avocado
- $2.25
- Add Bacon
- $2.25
- Add Cheese
- $1.25
Our Tasty Creations
Tostadas - Shrimp
$12.95
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
Tostadas - Vegetarian
$9.50
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
Burritos Mojados - Shredded Beef
$9.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Burritos Mojados - Asada (Steak)
$9.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Tostadas - Chicken
$10.95
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
Crispy Taco and Burrito
$14.95
Choice of Beef, Chile Verde or Chicken, with Rice and Beans
Burritos Mojados - Fish
$10.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Burritos Mojados - Chile Colorado Beef
$9.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Burritos Mojados - Bean & Cheese
$6.50
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Tostadas - Pork
$10.95
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
Chimichangas
$10.95
A Deep Fried Burrito on a Bed of Lettuce, Served with Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Beef Colorado, Pork Verde, Chicken or Vegetarian
- With Shredded Beef, Carne Asada or Carnitas, Add
- $2.00
Burritos Mojados - Chicken
$9.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Burritos Mojados - Chile Verde Pork
$9.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Tostadas - Beef
$10.95
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
Discovery Burrito
$12.95
Choice of Beef, Chicken or Pork: Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Everything But The Chef's Hat. Topped w/Salsa and Melted Cheese
- With Carnitas or Carne Asada, Add
- $2.00
Burritos Mojados - Shrimp
$10.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Burritos Mojados - Chile Relleno
$9.95
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
- Without Beans (All Meat) Add (each)
- $1.25
Salads
Steak Salad
$12.95
Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing
Chicken Salad
$11.95
Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing
Shrimp Salad
$12.95
Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing
Green Salad
$4.25
With your choice of dressing
House Salad
$5.50
Avocado, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Carrots and Choice of Dressing
Seafood
Caldo de Camarones
$15.95
Shrimp and Vegetable Soup, Accompanied with rice
Camarones Rancheros
$15.95
Shrimp in Fresh Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper, Spanish Sauce, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
Shrimp Cocktail
$12.50
Large Shrimps served with Onions, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Avocado and Out Own Savory Hot Sauce
Camarones a La Diabla
$15.95
Spicy and Hot Marinated Shrimp, Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
Filete de Pescado
$18.95
Halibut Steak Grilled, Served with Garlic Butter, Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
The Mexi Ceviche Tostaditas
$10.50Camarones Empanizados
$15.95
Breaded Shrimp, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
Mojorra Frita
$15.95
A Whole Fried Fish Served with Rice, Salad, and Fried Potatoes. Garlic butter on request only
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
$15.95
Shrimp Sauteed in Garlic Butter Sauce, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
Shrimp Feast
$23.95
2 Cortez Shrimp, 2 Garlic Shrimp, 2 Breaded Shrimp, 2 Ranchero Shrimp, 2 Diabla Shrimp, Served with Rice and Fried Potatoes
Sizzling Fajitas
Fajitas for Two
$23.95
Choice of Steak, Chicken or Shrimp, Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
Chicken Fajitas
$14.95
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
Mix Three Fajitas
$18.95
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
Vegetarian Fajitas
$11.95
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
Mix Two Fajitas
$17.95
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
Steak Fajitas
$16.95
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
Shrimp Fajitas
$17.95
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
Soups
Tortilla Soup
Cheese, Avocado and Strips of Chips
- A Cup $5.25
- A Bowl $7.95
Menudo
Beef Tripe and Hominy Soup Served with Piping Hot Tortillas (bowls Only)
- A Cup $8.59
- Con Pata Add
- $2.25
Caldo de Pollo
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
- A Cup $5.25
- A Bowl $7.95
Albondigas
Meta Ball and Fresh Vegetable Soup
- A Cup $4.95
- A Bowl $7.45
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General Info
Cuisine
Mexican
About Us
El Cortez is a family restaurant and sports bar serving Laguna Niguel since 1985. Jose and Amalia Franco are the proud owners of this exquisit restaurant that combines excellent/authentic Mexican food, with an extraordinary ambience for the entire family to enjoy.