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Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	10:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sat - Sun:	8:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Menu

Side of Guacamole
$3.25
Nopales (Cactus)
$5.52
Rice, Refried Beans or Pot Pinto Beans
$3.25

Chips and Salsa
Cortez buys the first round! Additional refills $2.50
Guacamole
$7.95
Chimi Flautas
With Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Chicken, or Beef
$6.50

Omelette
Cheese, Ham, Bacon, Chorizo or Vegetarian all omelets served with one time; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.25
Huevos Montados
Two eggs over easy on top of cheese enchilada Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.95
Huevos a la Mexica
Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.25

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Phone: (949) 495-4808

Address: 28971 Golden Lantern Ste A101, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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Price Range

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Location

Grove at Laguna Niguel

AKA

El Cortex Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar

El Cortez Mexican Restaurant

El Cortez Mexican Bar and Grill

Categories

Mexican Restaurants, Bars, Caterers, Latin American Restaurants, Restaurants

Other Information

Parking: Free, Private

Wi-Fi: No

Bike Parking: Yes

Attire: Casual

Good For Family: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Cuisines: Caterers, Mexican, Latin American

Alcohol: Beer, Yes, Full Bar

Takes Reservations: Yes

Outdoor Seating: No

Price Range : Average

Good for Kids: Yes

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Menu

Side of Guacamole
$3.25
Nopales (Cactus)
$5.52
Rice, Refried Beans or Pot Pinto Beans
$3.25
Taco (Hard shell, ground beef or chicken)
$3.50
Side of sour cream
$2.00
Extra Chips (Take Out)
$3.50
French fries
$3.25
Soft Taco Carne Asada
Carnitas, Chicken or Fish
$3.95
Ground Beef or Chicken Enchilada
$3.75
Chiles Toreados
$2.00
Chimiflautas (beef or chicken)
$6.50
Tamale (Pork)
$3.95
Taco (Shredded Beef)
$3.95
Shredded Beef Enchilada
$3.95
Extra Salsa - (Take Out)
$3.50
Flour or Corn Tortillas
$2.00
(3) Taquitos with Guacamole
$5.95
Chile Relleno
$3.95
Cheese Enchilada
$3.50

Chips and Salsa
Cortez buys the first round! Additional refills $2.50
Guacamole
$7.95
Chimi Flautas
With Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Chicken, or Beef
$6.50
Queso Fundido
A Dish of Melted Cheese with your Choice of Tortillas
$7.95
Cortez Quesadilla
A Large Flour Tortilla stuffed with Melted Cheese and Green Chiles, topped with Beefy Red Sauce, Sour Cream and Guacamole
$8.50
Shrimp Feast
Two Cortez Shrimp, two Garlic Shrimp, two Breaded Shrimp, two Ranchero Shrimp, two Diabla Shrimp, Served with Rice and Fried Potatoes
$23.95
Nachos Carabela
Tortilla Chips, Topped with Refried Beans, Mild Sauce, Guacamole, Jalapenos, Sour Cream and Melted Cheese
$8.95
Quesadilla
Flour Tortillas, Sour Cream and Guacamole
$6.95
Mexi Ceviche
Choice of Fish, Shrimp or Both. With Cilantro, Tomato, Onion, Avocado, Serrano Peppers and Lemon Juice
$10.50
Nachos
Tortilla Chips Topped with Melted Cheese, Jalapenos and Our Savory Sauce
$6.75
Three Taquitos
With Guacamole, Choice of Chicken or Beef
$6.50
Suritdos de la Casa Appetizer Platter
Chimiflauta, Taquitos, Queso Fundido con Chorizo, Nachos, Flour Quesadilla, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Tortillas
$12.95

Omelette
Cheese, Ham, Bacon, Chorizo or Vegetarian all omelets served with one time; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.25
Huevos Montados
Two eggs over easy on top of cheese enchilada Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.95
Huevos a la Mexica
Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.25
Huevos a la Cortez Mario
Two eggs on a soft tortilla topped with beans, chorizo and special sauce
$8.25
Huevos con Tosino
Two eggs with three pieces of bacon Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.75
Chorizo con Huevos
Two eggs scrambled with Mexican sausage Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.25
Huevos Enchilada
Two eggs with chile verde or chile colorado on top. Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.95
Huevos Azados
Two eggs with a portion of carne asada Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.95
Huevos con Machaca
Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and shredded beef. Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.75
Torta de Huevo con Queso
Two eggs scrambled with cheese on top Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.25
Huevos con Hamon
Two eggs scrambled with pieces of ham Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.75
Huevos Rancheros
Two fried eggs with ranchera salsa on top Served with tortillas and two items; rice, beans or potatoes
$8.25

Combinaciones Mexicanas

'El Cortez' Combination Taco, Enchilada and Chile Relleno
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
$12.95
Chile Relleno and Tamale
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Bean or Pot Beans. Albondiga Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1)
$12.95
Two Fish Tacos Tender Cod, Lightly Battered
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
$12.95
Enchilada and Tamale
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
$12.95
Taco and Enchilada
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
$12.95
Two Soft tacos Carnitas, Chicken or Steak
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
$12.95
Chile Relleno and Enchilada
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
$12.95
Two Tacos Beef or Chicken, Crispy Shell
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
$12.95
Taco and Tamale
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Beans or Pot Beans. Albondigas Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1 Each)
$12.95
Chile Relleno and Taco
Includes: Spanish Rice and Refried Bean or Pot Beans. Albondiga Soup or Salad add $2.50 (Substitutions $1)
$12.95

Comidas Tipicas De La Casa

Cortez Enchilada
A Large Flour Enchilada Served with Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
$13.95
Two Chile Rellenos
Stuffed with Cheese, Served in Spanish Sauce and Melted Cheese. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
$13.95
Picante Enchiladas
Corn Tortillas with Your Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Smothered in Our Spicy Tomatillo Sauce. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
$13.95
Two Pork Tamales
Smothered in Sauce and Topped with Lettuce and Cheese. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
$13.95
Enchiladas
Two Enchiladas, Smothered in Our Freshly Made Sauce with Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken. Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans
$13.95
Two Enchiladas Rancheras
In french Onion, Tomato, Pepper Sauce Choice of Cheese, Ground Beef or Chicken, Topped with Sour Cream and Guacamole
$13.95

Dolce de Leche with Caramel Truffle
A satin-smooth chewy caramel center surrounded by a creamy dolce de leche shell
$5.25
White Chocolate with Strawberry Truffle
$5.25
Fericalla (flan)
$5.25
Mocha Mud Ice Cream Cake
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
$5.25
Fried Ice Cream
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
$5.25

Especialidades DE "El Cortez"

Carnitas Falisco
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
$15.95
Arroz con Pollo
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
$14.95
Carne Asada Tampiqena
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
$15.95
Chile Colorado
Tender Pieces of Beef cooked in Red Sauce Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
$15.25
Milanesa Acapulco
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
$16.95
Mole Colorado or Mole Verde
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
$15.95
Carne Asada
Beef Steak Grilled to Perfection, Accompanied with Guacamole Served with a Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
$15.95
Steak Picado
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
$15.95
Chile Verde
Chunky Pork Simmered in Green Sauce Served with Spanish Style Rice, Refried Beans and Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas
$15.25

Torta
Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Onion and Jalapenos. Your choice of Carnitas, Carne Asada or Chicken Breast
$7.95
Hamburger
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onion, and Thousand Island
$4.95

Our Tasty Creations

Tostadas - Shrimp
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
$12.95
Tostadas - Vegetarian
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
$9.50
Burritos Mojados - Shredded Beef
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$9.95
Burritos Mojados - Asada (Steak)
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$9.95
Tostadas - Chicken
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
$10.95
Crispy Taco and Burrito
Choice of Beef, Chile Verde or Chicken, with Rice and Beans
$14.95
Burritos Mojados - Fish
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$10.95
Burritos Mojados - Chile Colorado Beef
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$9.95
Burritos Mojados - Bean & Cheese
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$6.50
Tostadas - Pork
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
$10.95
Chimichangas
A Deep Fried Burrito on a Bed of Lettuce, Served with Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Beef Colorado, Pork Verde, Chicken or Vegetarian
$10.95
Burritos Mojados - Chicken
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$9.95
Burritos Mojados - Chile Verde Pork
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$9.95
Tostadas - Beef
Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Flower or Corn Shell
$10.95
Discovery Burrito
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
$12.95
Burritos Mojados - Shrimp
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$10.95
Burritos Mojados - Chile Relleno
Covered with Our Special Sauce and Melted Cheese. All Our Burritos are Prepared with Beans
$9.95

Steak Salad
Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing
$12.95
Chicken Salad
Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing
$11.95
Shrimp Salad
Lettuce, Green Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Cheese with a Choice of Dressing
$12.95
Green Salad
With your choice of dressing
$4.25
House Salad
Avocado, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Carrots and Choice of Dressing
$5.50

Caldo de Camarones
Shrimp and Vegetable Soup, Accompanied with rice
$15.95
Camarones Rancheros
Shrimp in Fresh Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper, Spanish Sauce, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
$15.95
Shrimp Cocktail
Large Shrimps served with Onions, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Avocado and Out Own Savory Hot Sauce
$12.50
Camarones a La Diabla
Spicy and Hot Marinated Shrimp, Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
$15.95
Filete de Pescado
Halibut Steak Grilled, Served with Garlic Butter, Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
$18.95
The Mexi Ceviche Tostaditas
$10.50
Camarones Empanizados
Breaded Shrimp, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
$15.95
Mojorra Frita
A Whole Fried Fish Served with Rice, Salad, and Fried Potatoes. Garlic butter on request only
$15.95
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Shrimp Sauteed in Garlic Butter Sauce, Served with Rice, Salad and Fried Potatoes
$15.95
Shrimp Feast
2 Cortez Shrimp, 2 Garlic Shrimp, 2 Breaded Shrimp, 2 Ranchero Shrimp, 2 Diabla Shrimp, Served with Rice and Fried Potatoes
$23.95

Sizzling Fajitas

Fajitas for Two
Choice of Steak, Chicken or Shrimp, Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
$23.95
Chicken Fajitas
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
$14.95
Mix Three Fajitas
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
$18.95
Vegetarian Fajitas
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
$11.95
Mix Two Fajitas
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
$17.95
Steak Fajitas
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
$16.95
Shrimp Fajitas
Served with Rice & Beans, Sour Cream & Guacamole, and Tortillas Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, with Mild Green Peppers, Onion and Tomato
$17.95

Tortilla Soup
Cheese, Avocado and Strips of Chips
$5.25
Menudo
Beef Tripe and Hominy Soup Served with Piping Hot Tortillas (bowls Only)
$8.59
Caldo de Pollo
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
$5.25
Albondigas
Meta Ball and Fresh Vegetable Soup
$4.95

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