Taqueria Cortes Menu

Welcome to Taqueria Cortes, a hidden gem located at 542 E Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA. This Mexican eatery offers a vibrant menu that caters to seafood lovers and taco connoisseurs alike. Indulge in their mouthwatering Shrimp Tacos or the flavorful Seven Seas Platter, a harmonious blend of prawns, octopus, and crab in a rich broth. Families can enjoy the cozy atmosphere while kids revel in the spacious outdoor seating. Conveniently, the restaurant accepts reservations and delivers to your doorstep.

  • Seafood Highlights: Try the Camarones A La Diabla for a spicy kick!
  • Taco Varieties: Don’t miss their Super Taco, customizable with fresh ingredients.
  • Customer Praise: Diners rave about the authentic flavors and friendly service.

Taqueria Cortes promises a delightful Mexican dining experience that will leave you craving more.

Tortas

Torta

Choice of meat, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado.

$10.59

Torta Milanesa

Beef or chicken milanese torta.

$12.59

Torta Choriqueso

Sausage and cheese torta.

$9.99

Three Shrimp Tacos

three shrimp tacos topped with onions, cilantro and red salsa.

$10.99

Taco

$2.99

Three Fish Tacos

three fish tacos topped with cilantro, onions and salsa.

$10.99

Super Taco On Large Tortilla

large corn tortilla taco with choice of meat, salsa, cilantro, onions, guacamole, sour cream, beans, and lettuce.

$4.59

Tacos

Breakfast

Huevo Con Chorizo

scrambled eggs and chorizo

$10.99

Huevos Con Jamon

scrambled eggs and ham

$10.99

Hot Cakes

Three hot cakes.

$7.99

Machaca Con Huevo

shredded beef mixed with scrambled eggs

$12.99

Huevos Con Nopales

scrambled eggs with cactus

$11.99

Chilaquiles Mexicanos

square-cut tortilla topped with salsa, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream and avocado. accompanied with an egg in your liking.

$14.49

Huevos Con Tocino

scrambled eggs and bacon

$10.99

Huevos Rancheros

sunny side up eggs cooked over a corn tortilla and topped with red salsa.

$10.99

Desayuno De Enchilada

eggs over cheese enchilada accompanied with rice and beans.

$10.99

Burrito De Camaron

Shrimp burrito.

$14.99

Super Burrito

Burrito with rice, beans, salsa, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.

$11.59

Burrito Vegetariano

Vegetarian burrito (rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.)

$10.99

Wet Burrito

Choice of meat and topped with green or red sauce.

$14.99

Burritos

Quesadillas

Quesadilla Regular

Quesadilla with cheese, salsa and choice of meat.

$9.99

Quesadilla De Maiz

Mai quesadilla with meat and cheese.

$3.99

Super Quesadilla

Quesadilla with cheese, salsa, choice of meat, guacamole, and sour cream.

$11.59

Vegetarian Quesadilla

A toasted flour tortilla filled with an assortment of sauteed vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini, complemented by melted cheese and a touch of guacamole.

$10.59

Quesadilla De Camaron

Shrimp quesadilla.

$13.99

Quesadilla Solo Queso

Cheese quesadilla.

$7.59

Tostada Pollo

Crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans, shredded chicken, lettuce, and topped with sour cream, queso fresco, and avocado slices.

$5.99

Tostada Carne Deshebrada

Toasted corn tortilla with refried beans, shredded beef, typically includes lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheese, garnished with sour cream.

$6.99

Jaiba

Crab meat served on a crispy tortilla, typically includes tomato, cucumber, onion, and avocado, often dressed with citrus juice.

$5.99

Tostadas

Platillos Mexicanos

Chile Verde

Tender chunks of pork prepared with green sauce. Served with rice, beans, and order of tortillas.

$16.99

Platillo Al Pastor

Marinated pork shoulder, served with rice, beans, french fries, small salad, and an order of tortillas.

$16.99

Enchiladas Mexicanas

Enchiladas with lettuce, cheeses, cream, and avocado. Served with rice, beans, and tortilla.

$15.99

Fajitas Mixta

Mixed fajitas (chicken, steak, and shrimp). Served with rice, beans, and an order of tortillas.

$19.99

Carne Asada

grilled beef steak, served with rice, beans, french fries, small salad, and an order of tortillas.

$16.99

Milanesa De Res

Fried breaded beef, served with rice, beans, french fries, small salad, and an order of tortillas.

$17.99

Fajitas De Pollo O Asada

Chicken or beef fajitas prepared with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and guacamole. Served with rice, beans, and an order of tortillas.

$17.99

Bistec Ranchero

Tender chunks of beef mixed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and spices. Served with rice, beans, french fries and an order of tortillas.

$16.99

Milanesa De Pollo

fried breaded chicken, served with rice, beans, french fries, small salad, and an order of tortillas.

$16.99

Fajitas De Camaron

Shrimp fajitas prepared with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and guacamole. Served with rice, beans, and an order of tortillas.

$19.99

One Enchilada

Includes rice & beans.

$8.99

One Chile Relleno

Includes rice, beans, order of tortillas.

$15.99

Tacos

Rice and beans

$9.99

Chile Relleno (A La Carta)

Includes tortillas

$10.99

Combinations

Antojitos

Asada Fries

Crispy French fries topped with grilled carne asada, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream, typically includes jalapenos for a spicy kick.

$14.99

Sope Individual

A sope is a thick, handmade corn tortilla topped with beans, typically includes meat, lettuce, salsa, cream, and cheese.

$4.59

Piece Chicken Nuggets With Fries

Breaded chicken tenderloins, fried and served alongside crispy french fries.

$7.99

Super Nachos

Corn tortilla chips layered with beans, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

$14.99

Pozole

Hominy soup with pork accompanied with tostadas

$15.99

Caldo De Res

Beef soup accompanied with tortillas and a side of onions and cilantro.

$15.99

Caldo De Albondigas

meatball soup accompanied with tortillas and a side of onions and cilantro.

$15.99

Menudo

Menudo is available only on saturdays and sundays. accompanied with tortillas and a side of onions and cilantro.

$15.99

Caldos

Seafood

Tostada

Crispy tostada topped with choice of shrimp, octopus, or fish, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.

$8.29

Empanadas

Three shrimp empanadas.

$15.99

Seven Mares

Seven seas platter (prawns, octopus, clams, crab, and vegetables in seafood broth.)

$18.99

Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp served with rice and beans.

$17.99

Camarones A La Diabla

Shrimp in spicy sauce.

$17.99

Enchiladas De Camaron

Three Shrimp enchiladas on corn or flour tortilla served with rice and beans.

$17.99

Filete Empanizado

Breaded fish filet.

$17.99

Campechana

Shrimp and octopus cocktail.

$17.99

Camarones Veracruzanos

Veracruz style shrimp.

$17.99

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

Shrimp in garlic sauce.

$17.99

Pescado Frito

Fried fish served with rice and beans.

$17.99

Shrimp And Octopus Mixed

Shrimp and octopus mixed with onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado, typically includes a special cocktail sauce.

$7.99

Ostiones Preparados

prepare oysters.

$33.99

Camarones Playa Azul

Shrimp wrapped with bacon.

$18.99

Camarones Rancheros

Ranch style shrimp.

$17.99

Caldo De Camarones

Prawns in seafood broth with vegetables.

$17.99

Aguachile

Aguachile with choice of green or red sauce.

$18.99

Aguachiles

Molcajete

Molcajete

Molcajete served with options of asada, pollo, salchicha, queso, nopal, or chorizo, combined in a traditional stone mortar.

$31.99

Molcajete Con Camaron

Shrimp served in a traditional molcajete with a mix of grilled vegetables, typically including onions, bell peppers, and nopales, simmered in a robust Mexican sauce.

$36.99

Coctel De Camarones

Shrimp cocktail served in a seafood broth with avocado, cucumber, onions, and cilantro.

$17.99

Coctel

Extras

French Fries

Crispy Mexican-style French fries. Size options: small, medium.

$4.99

Sour Cream

A smooth and tangy condiment, often used to enhance the flavors of Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.

$2.75

Guacamole

Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.

$3.00

Chips And Salsa

Crispy chips served with house-made salsa. Available in small or large.

$5.50

Jarritos

Mexican soda available in tamarindo, mandarina, fresa, limon, pina flavors.

$3.79

Jugo De Naranja O Zanahoria

Freshly squeezed orange or carrot juice.

$5.99

Jamaica Drink

Hibiscus-infused refreshment, available in medium or large.

$4.99

Coca Botella

Mexican Coca-Cola presented in a traditional glass bottle, sweetened with cane sugar.

$4.19

Arizona

Arizona tea selections include fruit punch, mango, green tea, iced tea with lemon, and watermelon flavors.

$3.29

Horchata

Mexican rice-based drink, options include medium and large sizes.

$4.99

Beverages

Mariscada

/ Mariscada

Clams, shrimp, octopus, fish, and crab.

$29.99

Mariscada

Clams, shrimp, octopus, fish, and crab.

$50.99