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Cocina Del Carmen 1350 East Vista Way Suite 5-6

1350 East Vista Way, Suite 8, Vista, CA
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Featured Items

  • FAJITA PLATE

    Chicken or Beef with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions, Served with Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto), and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $23.00
  • QUESADILLA

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese. Add Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken for an Additional Charge.
    $10.00
  • ENCHILADAS PLATE

    Three Enchiladas with Choice of Fillings Beef, Chicken, Pork, Cheese. Topped with Queso Fresco, Sour Cream. Rice and Beans (Black or Pinto) on the Side. Served with Choice of Sauces.
    $19.00

Food Menu

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Antojitos

  • AVOCADO AND PICO DE GALLO

    Fresh Avocado and Pico De Gallo Lightly Mashed. Served with Homemade Corn Chips.
    $10.00
  • CHIPS & SALSA

    Homemade Corn Chips and Freshly made Salsa 8oz. (Green Mild or Red Spicy).
    $8.00
  • NACHOS SUPREME

    Homemade Corn Chips with Topped with Cheese, Blended Black Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, and Choice of one Protein (Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken).
    $17.00
  • CARNE ASADA FRIES

    French Fries Topped with Carne Asada, Cheese, Guacamole, and Sour Cream.
    $17.00
  • QUESADILLA

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese. Add Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken for an Additional Charge.
    $10.00
  • MEMELITAS

    Homemade Toasted Masa Cakes Topped with Blended Black Beans, Chopped Cabbage, and Queso Fresco. Add $5.00 Adobada, Birria, Carnitas, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken.
    $15.00
  • MOLOTES

    Three Molotes Made with Masa Stuffed with Chorizo and Potato. Topped with Blended Black Beans, and Queso Fresco.
    $14.00
  • MULITAS

    Two Corn Tortillas Filled with Melted Cheese and Choice of Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Chicken.
    $10.00
  • PIZZADILLA

    Double Decker Quesadilla Filled with Birria, Cheese, and Cilantro. Topped with Sour Cream, Cilantro and Guacamole.
    $24.00

Tacos

  • ADOBADA TACO

    Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Adobada: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
    $5.00
  • BIRRIA TACO

    Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Birria: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
    $5.00
  • CARNE ASADA TACO

    Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Carne Asada: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
    $5.00
  • CARNITAS TACO

    Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Carnitas: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
    $5.00
  • CHICKEN TACO

    Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Chicken: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
    $5.00
  • QUESSA BIRRIA TACO

    Traditional Oaxacan Style Taco: with Birria and Melted Cheese. Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
    $6.00
  • PAPAS TACO

    Traditional Mexican Street Taco Style with Potato: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole.
    $5.00
  • CARMEN STYLE TACO

    Carmen Style Taco: Topped with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Guacamole. Choose One Filling: Adobada, Birria, Carnitas, Chicken, or Potato.
    $5.00
  • TACO COMBO

    Three Traditional Mexican Street Tacos: Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole., Choose your filling: Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken, Potato. Served with Rice, and Beans (Black or Pinto).
    $18.00
  • QUESSA BIRRA w/ CONSOMME

    Three Traditional Oaxacan Style Tacos: with Birria and Melted Cheese. Topped with Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole. Includes 8oz. of Consommé for Dipping.
    $18.00
  • TOSTADA

    Crisp Corn Tortilla Topped with Beans, Queso Fresco, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Pico e Gallo. Choose One Filling
    $10.00
  • FLAUTAS

    Three Flour Tortillas with Choice of One Filling: Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Potato and deep fried to perfection. Topped with Blended Black Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Queso Fresco.
    $15.00
  • ROLLED TACOS

    Five Corn Tortilla Taquitos with Choice of One Filling: Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Potato deep fried to perfection. Topped with Blended Black Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Queso Fresco.
    $15.00

Burritos

  • ADOBADA BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Adobada, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
    $16.00
  • BIRRIA BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Birria, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
    $16.00
  • BREAKFAST BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Two Eggs, Potato, Cheese, and Choice of One Protein. Chorizo, Sausage, or Ham.
    $15.00
  • CALIFORNIA BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled Carne Asada, Cheese, French Fries, Sour Cream, and Guacamole.
    $16.00
  • CARNE ASADA BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Carne Asada, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
    $16.00
  • CARNITAS BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Carnitas, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
    $16.00
  • CHICKEN BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Chicken, Beans, Pico De Gallo, and Guacamole.
    $16.00
  • VEGGIE BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Rice, Beans, Potato, Suateed Bell Pepper, Cheese, and Guacamole.
    $15.00
  • BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO

    $12.00

Carmen's Favorites

  • TLAYUDA OAXAQUEÑA

    Big Corn Tortilla from Oaxaca Mexico, Topped with Blended Black Beans, Quesillo (Oaxacan Cheese), Thinly Sliced Grilled Pork (Cecina), Beef (Tasajo), Chopped Cabbage, Tomato, and Avocados Slices.
    $23.00
  • BIRRIA EN SU JUGO

    Beef Chuck Roast Slow Cooked in a Guajillo Pepper Consommé, and Served With Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, and Onion on the Side.
    $24.00
  • BIRRIA PLATE

    Beef Chuck Roast Slow Cooked in a Guajillo Pepper Consommé, Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortillas. (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
    $24.00
  • CARNE ASADA PLATE

    Marinated Flank Steak Cooked to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
    $24.00
  • CARNITAS PLATE

    Freshly Roasted Pork Shoulder, Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, Guacamole on the Side.
    $23.00
  • CECINA PLATE

    Thinly Sliced Marinated Cecina (Pork) Grilled to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
    $23.00
  • CHICKEN MOLE PLATE

    Poached Chicken Covered with Homemade Black Mole Sauce. Served Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $22.00
  • CHILE RELLENO PLATE

    Fresh Roasted Poblano Chile Stuffed with Queso Fresco, Rolled in Egg Batter and Lightly Fried to a Golden Brown. Covered with a Tangy Tomatillo Sauce, Homemade Red Sauce, or our Famous Black Mole Sauce. Served with Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortilla (Corn or Flour).
    $21.00
  • CHILE VERDE PLATE

    Pork Shoulder Slowly Roasted in Mild Tangy Tomatillo Sauce. Served with Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto) and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $23.00
  • POLLO ASADA PLATE

    Marinated Pollo Asada Cooked to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
    $22.00
  • TASAJO PLATE

    Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef) Grilled to Perfection. Includes Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour). Limes, Cilantro, Onion, and Guacamole on the Side.
    $23.00
  • FAJITA PLATE

    Chicken or Beef with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions, Served with Rice, Beans (Black or Pinto), and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $23.00
  • MOLCAJETE OAXAQUENO

    Combination of Thinly Sliced Grilled Pork (Cecina), Beef (Tasajo), Breaded Shrimp, Chicken Breast, Chorizo Sausage, Jalapenos, Quesillo (Oaxacan Cheese), and Queso Fresco. Includes Limes, Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), and Six Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $42.00
  • MOLCAJETE RIO GRANDE

    Fajita Style -Shrimp, Chicken, Beef (Arachera), Avocado, and Queso Fresco. Includes Limes, Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), and Six Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $42.00
  • MOLCAJETE TRAPICHERO

    Combination of Thinly Sliced Grilled Chicken (Pollo Asada), Beef (Arachera), Chuleta Auhumada (Pork Chop), Chorizo, Nopal (Cactus), Avocado, and Queso Fresco. Includes Limes, Rice, Beans, (Black or Pinto), and Six Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $42.00

Enchiladas

  • ENCHILADAS PLATE

    Three Enchiladas with Choice of Fillings Beef, Chicken, Pork, Cheese. Topped with Queso Fresco, Sour Cream. Rice and Beans (Black or Pinto) on the Side. Served with Choice of Sauces.
    $19.00
  • VEGGIE ENCHILADA PLATE

    Three Enchiladas Filled with Sauteed Onions, Bell Peppers, Potatoes, Queso Fresco, Guacamole, Rice and Beans (Black or Pinto) on the side.
    $19.00
  • ENFRIJOLADAS PLATE

    Three Corn Tortillas Folded in half, Topped with Oaxacan Style Black Beans, Queso Fresco, Sliced Red Onion, and Sliced Avocado. Choice of one Grilled Protein: Tasajo (Beef) , Chicken, or Cecina (Pork) , and Rice on the Side.
    $17.00

Sandwiches

  • BIRRIA TORTA

    Toasted Torta Roll with Birria, Mayonnaise, Cheese, Cilantro, Tomato, and Avocado Slices.
    $15.00
  • PAMBAZOS

    Toasted Torta Roll Filled with Potatoes, Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, and Lettuce.
    $15.00
  • TORTA OAXAQUENA

    Toasted Torta Roll with Blended Black Beans, Mayonnaise, Quesillo (Oaxacan Cheese), Thinly Sliced Grilled Pork (Cecina), Beef (Tasajo), Chopped Lettuce, Jalapeno, Tomato and Avocado Slices.
    $16.00

Soups/Salads

  • CHICKEN SALAD

    Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Onion. Topped with Grilled Chicken.
    $14.00

Kids

  • KIDS ROLLED TACOS

    Three Taquitos. Choice of One Filling: Beef, Chicken, or Potato. Served with Rice, Beans, and a Juice Box.
    $10.00
  • KIDS TACO PLATE

    One Beef or Chicken Taco with Rice, Beans, and a Juice Box.
    $10.00
  • KIDS CHEESE QUESADILLA

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese. Served with Rice, Beans, and a Juice Box.
    $10.00
  • KIDS B & C BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Beans and Cheese. Served with a Juice Box.
    $10.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FRIES

    Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Fries, and a Juice Box.
    $10.00
  • KIDS BREAKFAST QUESADILLA

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Egg and Melted Cheese. Served with Frech Fries on the Side.
    $10.00
  • KIDS BREAKFAST EGG BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Eggs and Cheese. Served with French Fries on the Side.
    $10.00
  • KIDS BREAKFAST PANCAKE AND EGG

    One Pancake, Scrambled Egg, French Fries, and One Sausage Link.
    $11.00

Desserts

  • CAKE TRES LECHE

    Traditional Latin American Style Cake Made from Three Types of Milk.
    $6.00
  • CHEESECAKE

    Classic Style Cheesecake with a Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crust.
    $5.00
  • ICE CREAM

    $10.00

Breakfast Menu

  • BREAKFAST BURRITO

    Flour Tortilla Filled with Two Eggs, Potato, Cheese, and Choice of One Protein (Chorizo, Sausage, or Ham).
    $15.00
  • BREAKFAST TLAYUDA

    Big Corn Tortilla from Oaxaca Mexico, Covered with Blended Black Beans, Quesillo (Oaxaca Cheese), Chopped Cabbage, Tomato, and Avocado Slices. Topped with Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef) and Two Eggs any Style.
    $22.00
  • CHILAQUILES

    Crispy Homemade Corn Chips Simmered in our Fresh Green or Red Sauce. Topped with Two Eggs, Queso Fresco and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice and Beans. Add Adobada, Birria, Carne Asada, Carnitas, Cecina, Chicken, or Tasajo for an Additional Charge.
    $15.00
  • CHORIZO CON HUEVOS

    Three Eggs Scrambled Together with Pork Chorizo Sausage. Served with Rice, Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $16.00
  • COUNTRY BREAKFAST

    Two Eggs any Style, Country Style Potatoes, Two Pancakes, and Two Link Sausages.
    $15.00
  • ENFRIJOLADAS BREAKFAST

    Three Corn Tortillas Covered in Blended Black Beans, Sprinkled with Queso Fresco and Red Onion. Topped with Two Eggs any Style, and Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef). Served with Rice.
    $17.00
  • ENTOMATADAS

    Three Corn Tortillas Smothered in Our Homemade Tomato Sauce, Sprinkled with Queso Fresco and Red Onion. Topped with Two Eggs any Style, and Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef). Served with Black Beans.
    $17.00
  • HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA

    Three Eggs Scrambled with Sauteed Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Topped with Avocado Slices. Served with Rice, Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $16.00
  • HUEVOS AHOGADAS

    Two Eggs Gently Poached in our Tomato and Guajillo Pepper Sauce, Topped with Avocado Slices. Served with Rice, Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $15.00
  • HUEVOS CON CHULETA

    One Traditional Mexican Style Pork Chop, Two Eggs any Style. Served with Beans, Country Style Potatoes, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $17.00
  • HUEVOS CON TASAJO

    Thinly Sliced Marinated Tasajo (Beef), Two Eggs any Style, Topped with Queso Fresco, and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice, Black Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $18.00
  • HUEVOS RANCHEROS

    Two Eggs any Style served on a Crispy Corn Tortilla covered with our Homemade Rancheros Sauce, Queso Fresco, and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice and Beans.
    $15.00
  • MACHACA PLATE

    Shredded Beef, Sautéed with Onion, Bell Pepper, Two Scrambled Eggs. Topped with Queso Fresco, and Avocado Slices. Served with Rice and Beans, and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $18.00
  • VEGGIE OMELETTE

    Three Egg Omelette filled with Sauteed Onions, Bell Pepper, and Cheese. Topped with Queso Fresco, Guacamole. Served with County Style Potatoes, Beans (Black or Pinto), and Three Tortillas (Corn or Flour).
    $15.00

Sides

  • TORTILLAS (3ea CORN)

    Made Fresh Daily.
    $2.00
  • TORTILLAS (3ea FLOUR)

    Made Fresh Daily.
    $3.00
  • CHIPS AND SALSA

    Homemade Corn Chips and Freshly Made Salsa 8oz. (Green Mild or Red Spicy)
    $8.00
  • SLICED AVOCADO

    Freshly Sliced Avocado
    $4.00
  • PICO DE GALLO 8oz.

    Diced Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro
    $6.00
  • SALSA 8oz.

    $6.00
  • SIDE MOLE 8oz.

    $8.00
  • BEANS BLACK 32oz

    $15.00
  • BEANS BLACK 8oz

    Homemade Oaxacan Style Black or Pinto Beans (Vegetarian/Vegan).
    $6.00
  • PINTO BEANS 32oz.

    $15.00
  • PINTO BEANS 8oz.

    $6.00
  • RICE 32oz.

    $15.00
  • RICE 8oz.

    Homemade Oaxacan Style Rice (Vegetarian/Vegan).
    $6.00
  • SIDE QUESO FRESCO

    $2.00
  • SIDE QUESILLO

    $6.00
  • SIDE SOUR CREAM 2oz.

    $2.00
  • SIDE CONSOMME 8oz.

    $6.00
  • SIDE CHILE RELLENO 1 ea.

    1ea. Fresh Roasted Poblano Chile Stuffed with Queso Fresco, Rolled in Egg Batter and Lightly Fried to a Golden Brown. Covered with a Tangy Tomatillo Sauce, Homemade Red Sauce, or our Famous Black Mole Sauce.
    $12.00
  • CHILES TOREADOS (2ea)

    Two Deep Fried Chiles
    $2.00
  • SIDE NOPALES

    Two Grilled Nopales / Grilled Prickly Pear Cactus Leaves
    $4.00
  • ENCHILADA (One Each)

    $6.00
  • SIDE TASAJO

    $5.00+
  • SIDE CECINA

    $5.00+
  • SIDE CHORIZO

    $4.00+
  • BREAKFAST SAUSAGE (4 Links)

    Breakfast Style Pork Sausage Links-(4ea.).
    $5.00
  • FRENCH FRIES

    Straight Cut Potato Fries
    $6.00
  • COUNTRY POTATOES

    Potatoes Sauteed with Onions, Bell Peppers.
    $5.00
  • PANCAKES (3ea.)

    PANCAKES (3EA.)
    $5.00
  • SIDE EGG (One Cooked Egg)

    $4.00

To-Go Drinks

  • APPLE JUICE

    $4.00
  • AQUA DE JAMAICA

    Made with Dried Hibiscus Flower Petals and Sweetened with Pure Cane Sugar.
    $5.00
  • ARNOLD PALMER

    Black Tea and Lemonade
    $4.00
  • BOTTLED WATER

    $3.00
  • COFFEE-CAFÉ DE OLLA

    Traditional Oaxacan Coffee with Cane Sugar and Cinnamon.
    $4.00
  • CRAFT ROOT BEER

    Henry Weinhard’s 12oz. Bottle (Made with Cane Sugar, Sassafras, Vanilla, and Honey).
    $4.00
  • DIET PEPSI

    $4.00
  • DR PEPPER

    $4.00
  • HORCHATA

    Made Fresh Daily with White Rice, Sugar and Cinnamon (Non-Dairy)
    $5.00
  • HOT TEA (HERBAL OR BLACK TEA)

    $4.00
  • ICED GREEN TEA (UNSWEETENED)

    $4.00
  • ICED TEA (UNSWEETENDED)

    Black Tea
    $4.00
  • JARRITOS MANDARIN

    $5.00
  • LEMONADE

    $4.00
  • MINERAQUA

    $5.00
  • MEX COKE 12oz

    $5.00
  • MEX SQUIRT

    $5.00
  • PEPSI

    $3.00
  • RASP ICE TEA

    $4.00
  • SANGRIA SODA

    $5.00
  • SIERRA MIST

    $4.00
  • SIDRAL MUNDET APPLE

    $5.00

Cocina Del Carmen Locations and Ordering Hours

1350 East Vista Way Suite 5-6

(760) 295-3311
1350 East Vista Way, Suite 8, Vista, CA 92084
Open now • Closes at 8:30PM
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41125 Winchester Road Ste. B8

(951) 225-8253
41125 Winchester Road Ste. B8, Temecula, CA 92591
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