Chiquitas Mexican Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Chiquitas Mexican Restaurant, a lively culinary destination located at 4110 Home Ave, San Diego, CA. This vibrant eatery has become a staple for both traditional Mexican fare and innovative vegan options, making it a must-visit for all food enthusiasts.

Guests rave about the authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Highlights include the carnitas bowl and vegan enchilada, both praised for their rich, delightful taste. The impressive selection is complemented by refreshing drinks, with the mango margarita emerging as a favorite among patrons.

Chiquitas offers a charming atmosphere complete with a beautiful back patio and live music on weekends, all overseen by owner Gabriel, who enriches the experience with stories of the restaurant's history. Whether for a casual dinner or a lively gathering, Chiquitas promises to deliver unforgettable moments and flavors.

A LA Carte

Chile Relleno*

a breaded Anaheim chile stuffed with jack cheese and covered with a white cheese sauce

US$5.90

Enchilada*

cheese, chicken, ground beef, or shredded beef, with cheese on top

US$5.30

Taco

ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, or fish

US$4.90

Torta

ham and cheese with guacamole, Cheese on request

US$8.35

Tostada*

beans with ground beef, shredded beef, chicken or Ceviche

US$5.60

Tostada Suprema*

Suprema a flour tortilla bowl filled with beans, meat (ground beef, shredded beef or chicken), lettuce, then topped with salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole

US$11.00

Nana Chela's old fashioned chile beans

this mouth watering chile recipe has been in our family for many generations. Topped with cheese and onions

US$7.05

Tamal

steamed corn meal filled with pork in a red chile sauce, then covered in red sauce. Topped with Nana Chela's old fashioned chile beans and sprinkled with cheese and onion 6.40

US$4.80

Burrito

topped with cheese and red sauce

US$6.25

Fish

with rice, beans, cabbage, white sauce and salsa fresca

US$9.50

Carne Asada Black Angus cut

with guacamole, sour cream & salsa fresca

US$11.20

Burrito

Soups

Soups

served with two tortillas or crackers: Vegetable chunks of tender fresh vegetables with rice in a delicious broth

US$7.75

Salads

House crisp romaine with garden vegetables

US$7.95

Ceasar salad crisp romaine

with croutons, Parmesan cheese

US$7.70

Salads

Land

Chile Verde

A Mexican casserole of pork, mild green chile, and tomatillo (a green tomato)

US$13.25

Carne Asada

Marinated in a blend of spices and wine, then broiled to perfection

US$18.50

Pollo Asado

Marinated Chicken breast grilled to perfection

US$13.90

Red Chili

Con Carne Dinner Cubed beef smothered in a red chile sauce

US$13.25

Deluxe Dinner

A combination of Chiquita's favorites: Chile relleno, enchilada and a guacamole beef taco

US$15.80

The Seafood Combination

Combinacion de Mariscos choice of three shrimp either

US$16.70

Chiquita's Shrimp

Camarones Chiquita's Five large shrimp wrapped in bacon

US$16.35

Mexican Garlic Shrimp

Camarones Mojo de Ajo Five large shrimp sauteed in garlic butter

US$16.35

Rancher's Style Shrimp

Camarones Rancheros Shrimp covered in a tomato, onion, cilantro, and green pepper sauce

US$16.35

Fish Filet

Filete de Pescado Tilapia prepared ranchero style or sauteed in garlic butter

US$14.65

Sea

Create your Own Combination Plate

Enchilada, Taco, Fish taco, Tostada, Tamal or Chile Relleno

With the enchilada, taco, and tostada you have a choice of either ground beef, shredded beef, or chicken. Or you may also select cheese in your enchilada, or ceviche on your tostada. Tamales handmade with pork. Upgrade to carne asada filling and topped with guacamole for only 1 per item

Enchilada ground beef*

shredded beef, chicken or cheese, with cheese on top

Taco ground beef*

shredded beef, chicken, or fish

Tostada ground beef*

shredded beef, chicken, or ceviche

Chile relleno*

a breaded Anaheim chile stuffed with jack cheese and covered with a white cheese sauce add a flour tortilla 0.40

Cubed beef and Bean Burrito

topped with cheese and red sauce

Beef Burrito

cubed beef topped with cheese and red sauce

Bean Burrito*

topped with cheese and red sauce

Tamal

smothered with red sauce

Pollo Asado breast

Marinated then grilled to perfection, served with rice and beans

The following comes with one item, rice or beans

Appetizers

Chips

delivered piping hot to your table, we don't cook them until you order them!

US$1.00

Chips & Guacamole

Our famous tortilla chips with homemade guacamole

US$6.95

Quesadilla

Cheese

US$7.50

Pizzadilla

A Mexican pizza with carne asada, onions, bell peppers, black olives and jack cheese

US$11.20

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root beer, or Hi-C lemonade, Iced Tea

US$2.50

Coffee, Hot tea, Mexican hot chocolate or milk

US$2.75

Cranberry, orange, grapefruit, or pineapple Juice

US$2.50

Soft Drinks

Side Orders

Rice

US$3.15

Beans

US$3.15

Guacamole

US$2.35

Sour cream

US$1.25

Quarter sliced avocado

US$1.90

Tortillas

Two corn or flour

US$1.00

Bunuelo

A crispy flour tortilla with cinnamon sugar

US$2.45

Side of

tomatoes,onions, olives, lettuce, salad- dressing, lemons, limes, salsa fresca, Parmesan cheese, lemons, limes

US$1.30

Enchilada, Tamal, Taco

US$12.60

Enchilada, Tamal, Tostada

US$13.35

Enchilada, Tostada, Taco*

US$13.70

New Mexico Enchiladas*

three corn tortillas layered with cheese and onions, and topped with two eggs, served with rice or beans.

US$13.50

Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Taco*

US$13.45

Tamal, Chile Relleno, Taco

US$12.80

Combination Burrito

with cheese, Chile Relleno, Guacamole Beef Taco

US$15.45

Cubed Beef Burrito

with cheese, Chile Relleno, Guacamole Beef Taco

US$17.00

Old Time Favorite Combinations

Mexican Breakfast

Machaca con Huevos

Two scrambled eggs with beef, onions, and tomatoes

Chorizo con Huevos

Two eggs, onions, tomatoes, scrambled with Mexican pork sausage

Huevos Ranchers*

Two eggs over easy in a tomato, bell pepper, and onion sauce

Spanish Omelette*

Two eggs with onion and tomatoes, covered in a white cheese sauce