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Dinner
Starters
CORTEZ APPETIZER PLATTER
A little bit of something for everyone. Chicken chimiflautas, shredded beef taquitos, nachos, cheese quesadilla, queso fundido with chorizo. Complete with sour cream, guacamole, and your choice of tortillas.
$17.95
THREE TAQUITOS
Freshly made with your choice of shredded beef or chicken and a side guacamole.
$7.95
CHIMI FLAUTAS
Freshly made with your choice of beef or chicken and a side of sour cream and guacamole.
$7.95
MEXI CEVICHE
Your choice of fish, shrimp or combo. Served with cilantro, tomatoes, onion, avocado, Serrano chilies, and lemon lime juice.
$12.95
QUESADILLA CLASSIC
A flour tortilla stuffed with melted Mexican cheese, served with sour cream and guacamole.
$8.95
Quesodilla Add Ons
Ground beef, chicken or carnitas$12.95
Asada or shredded beef$14.95
Shrimp$16.95
QUESADILLA CORTEZ
A flour tortilla stuffed with melted Mexican cheese, green chilies and topped with our red tomatillo beef sauce, served with sour cream and guacamole.
$10.95
My New Option
Ground beef, chicken or carnitas$14.95
Asada or shredded beef$16.95
Shrimp$18.95
NACHOS CORTEZ
Homemade tortilla chips topped with melted Mexican cheese, refried beens, mild sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and jalapeños.
$10.95
My New Option
Ground beef, chicken or carnitas$14.95
Asada or shredded beef$16.95
QUESO FUNDIDO CON CHORIZO
A delicious dish of melted Mexican cheese mixed with beef chorizo. Severed with your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$8.95
GUACAMOLE FRESCO
Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and ground Serrano peppers.
$9.95
Salads & Soups
Add corn or flour tortillas to any bowl of soup for 2.95
HOUSE SALAD
Lettuce, tomato, carrots, Mexican cheese and avocado with your choice of dressing.
$6.95
TOSTADA
Lettuce, tomato, cheese, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of flour or corn shell.
$10.95
My New Option
Chicken or beef $12.95
Pork or steak$14.95
Shrimp$16.95
CORTEZ SALAD
Lettuce, green peppers, tomato, carrots, cheese and avocado with your choice of dressing.
My New Option
Chicken$12.95
Steak$14.95
Shrimp$16.95
TORTILLA SOUP
Our most popular soup and made with our secret family recipe. Strips of our homemade chips, cheese, cilantro, tomatillo and avocado.
My New Option
Cup$6.95
Bowl$11.95
ALBONDINGAS
The classic meatball and veggie soup. Our meatballs are made fresh daily and prepared to perfection.
My New Option
Cup$5.95
Bowl$9.95
CALDO DE POLLO
Talk about comfort food soup! Made with juicy chicken breasts and veggies.
My New Option
Cup$5.95
Bowl$9.95
MENUDO
Saturday and Sunday only. We specialize in this classic weekend tradition. Beef tripe and hominy soup.
My New Option
Cup$6.95
Bowl$10.95
Delicious Decisions
Add a cup of soup or a house salad to any combination. 3.95 Add shrimp to a soft taco or enchilada. 4.95 per item
ONE ITEM
$12.95
TWO ITEM
$14.95
THREE ITEM
$16.95
SOFT TACO
Carne asada or carnitas, served with onion, cilantro and guacamole.
CRISPY TACO
Chicken, ground beef, shredded beef or potato, served with lettuce, cheese and mild sauce
SOFT FISH TACO
Fish, served with cabbage, cilantro and tartar sauce.
ENCHILADA
Traditional cheese, ground beef or chicken.
CHILE RELLENO
Roasted pepper, stuffed with Mexican cheese and dipped in an egg. Topped with salsa ranchera and melted Mexican cheese.
TAMALE
Pork tamale, topped with mole sauce, lettuce and Mexican cheese.
Enchiladas
Includes traditional Mexican rice and refried beans. Add shrimp to any dish. 4.95 per item
ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS
Two corn enchiladas smothered with our house pepper sauce of green pepper, onion and tomato. Topped with sour cream and guacamole. Served with your choice of cheese, ground beef or chicken.
$16.95
MOLE ENCHILADAS
Two corn enchiladas smothered with our house red mole sauce. Served with grilled chicken breasts and topped with sesame seeds, and Mexican cheese.
$16.95
PICANTE ENCHILADAS
Two corn enchiladas smothered with our spicy verde tamatillo sauce and topped with Mexican cheese. Served with your choice of cheese, ground beef or chicken.
$15.95
Sizzling Fajitas
Includes corn or flour tortillas, traditional Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream and guacamole. Add shrimp to your fajitas for $4.95
CHICKEN OR CARNE ASADA
Served with freshly grilled red & green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
$17.95
FAJITAS FOR TWO
Our fajitas for two comes with the perfect amount of meat, veggies, an extra side of rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream and tortillas.
$29.95
Wet Burritos
All burritos are smothered in our homemade sauce and prepared with beans and topped with melted Mexican Cheese. *Prepared with onions, cilantro, and guacamole. No beans, add extra meat. 2.95
BEAN & CHEESE
$6.95
CHICKEN
$10.95
SHRIMP
$12.95
FISH
$12.95
SHREDDED BEEF
$10.95
GROUND BEEF
$10.95
CHILE COLORADO BEEF
$10.95
CHILE VERDE PORK
$10.95
*CARNITAS
$11.95
*CARNE ASADA
$11.95
DISCOVERY BURRITO
Our biggest burrito yet! Rice, refried beans, lettuce, onion, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream. Topped with melted Mexican cheese and our house salsa. Served with your choice of ground beef, chicken or pork.
$14.95
My New Option
Carne Asada or carnitas$17.95
CHIMICHAMGA
A deep fried burrito on a bed of lettuce. Topped with melted Mexican cheese and our house salsa. Sour cream and guacamole on the side. Served with your choice of beef colorado, pork verde, or chicken.
$11.95
My New Option
Carna Asada or carnitas$13.95
El Cortez Specialties
Includes traditional Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
CHILE VERDE
Melt in your mouth tender chunks of pork, slow cooked in our homemade verde tomatillo chili sauce.
$16.95
CHILE COLORADO
Tender pieces of beef, combined with our rich and flavorful homemade red tomatillo chili sauce.
$16.95
MOLE COLORADO
Delicate pieces of marinated grilled chicken breasts, cooked in rich and mild herbs and spices.
$16.95
ARROZ CON POLLO
Tender chicken, broiled in spices and accompanied with a fresh vegetable melody.
$16.95
STEAK PICADO
Strips of steak, cooked in a stew-like mild sauce with fresh green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
$17.95
MILANESA ACAPULCO
A gently spiced and breaded steak. Served with home style round potatoes, and guacamole.
$17.95
CARNITAS JALISCO
Lean chunks of delicate deep fried pork. Served with onions, cilantro and guacamole.
$17.95
CARNE ASADA TAMPIQUENA
A cherished Mexican dish. Perfectly grilled carne asada and a cheese enchilada. Garnished with freshly cut mild peppers.
$18.95
Seafood
A unique blend of seafood and Mexican flare. These dishes are made to reflect their traditional history and exceptional flavor.
CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO
Butterflied shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce. Served with rice, salad, and fried potatoes.
$18.95
CAMARONES RANCHEROS
Butterflied shrimp mixed with fresh onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with rice, salad and fried potatoes.
$18.95
CAMARONES A LA DIABLA
Butterflied shrimp marinated in our spicy red chili sauce. Served with rice, salad, and fried potatoes.
$18.95
MEXI CHEVICHE TOSTADITAS
Three flat toasted corn tortillas with your choice of fish, shrimp or combo. Served with cilantro, tomatoes, onions, avocado, Serrano chilies, and lemon lime juice.
$12.95
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Jumbo sized shrimp placed around a schooner, filled with our savory hot sauce, house salsa, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado.
$14.95
FILETE DE PESCADO
Halibut steak grilled in a garlic sauce and fresh lime juice. Served with rice, salad, fried potatoes and a side of garlic butter.
$21.95
MOJARRA FRITA
A delicious whole fried fish that is rich in flavor. Served with rice, salad, fried potatoes and a side of garlic butter.
$17.95
A La Carte
SOFT TACO
Carne asada, carnitas, chicken or fish
$5.95
CRISPY TACO
Ground beef, shredded beef or chicken
$4.95
ENCHILADA
Cheese
$4.95
ENCHILADA
Ground beef, shredded beef or chicken
$5.95
TAMALE
Pork
$6.95
TORTILLAS
Flour or corn
$2.95
TORTA
$8.95
CHILE RELLENO
$6.95
FRENCH FRIES
$3.95
RICE
12oz side
$3.95
REFIRED BEANS
12oz side
$3.95
GUACAMOLE
12oz side
$3.95
SOUR CREAM
12oz side
$2.95
Desserts
FRIED ICE CREAM
Vanilla ice cream fried in a delicious crunchy shell. Prepared with warm chocolate sauce, whipped cream, nuts and a churro. Topped with a dust of cinnamon and a cherry. Served in a sugar tortilla bowl.
$8.95
FLAN
A delicious Mexican custard with a caramelized crust. Topped with our exquisite house caramel sauce.
$6.95
CHURROS
Three warm, golden and fried to perfection churros. Rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
$6.95
WHITE CHOCOLATE AMORE
Heart-shapped white chocolate gelato with a strawberry sorbetto center encased in creamy white chocolate streaked with red confection.
$5.95
DARK CHOCOLATE AMORE
Heart-shapped chocolate gelato with a raspberry sorbetto center encased in bittersweet chocolate streaked with red confection.
$5.95
DOLCE DE LECHE HEART
Heart-shapped dolce de leche gelato (caramel) with a soft caramel center encased in dark chocolate.
$5.95
MOCHA MUD ICE CREAM CAKE
Delicious fudge poured into an oreo cookie crust blended with chocolate chips, followed by a mocha chip gelato and a mocha whipped topping. A chocolate drizzle topping with a mocha rosettes, sprinkles with toasted almonds.
$5.95

El Cortex Mexican Bar and Grill 

28971 Golden Lantern, Suite A101, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

949.495.4808

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