Border Grill - Santa Monica - Permanently Closed

Main

• Border Guacamole**USD 9.75

  freshly mashed hass avocado, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime

• Queso FundidoUSD 10.50

  mexican cheeses, housemade chorizo, roasted peppers

Bocaditos

• Tortilla Soup**USD 7.00

  roasted tomato chipotle broth, corn tortillas panela cheese, avocado

  • ChickenUSD 10.00
  • ShrimpUSD 11.00

• Chef's Daily SoupUSD 8.00

  seasonal, delicious, chef inspired

• Plantain Empanadas**USD 8.00

  roasted plantains, organic black beans, poblano, cotija

• Green Corn Tamales**USD 8.00

  sweet corn, crema, salsa fresca

• Border ClassicsUSD 16.00

  chicken panuchos, green corn tamales plantain empanadas

Ceviche

• Peruvian CevicheUSD 13.00

  aji amarillo, ginger, lime, cilantro avocado, crispy plantains

• Baja CevicheUSD 12.00

  lime marinated sustainable seasonal fish and scallops, tomato jalapeño, cucumber, onion, cilantro aioli

Ensaladas

• Grilled Chicken Caesar*USD 15.00

  crisp romaine, romano cheese, garlic croutons

  • SteakUSD 18.00
  • ShrimpUSD 19.00

• Turkey Tostada**USD 14.00

  grilled turkey, organic black beans, roasted corn, tomato red pepper, guacamole, mexican cheeses

  • SteakUSD 18.00
  • ShrimpUSD 19.00

• Mexican Chopped Salad**USD 15.00

  grilled chicken, charred corn, roasted peppers avocado, tomato, apple, tortilla chips, cumin vinaigrette

  • SteakUSD 18.00
  • ShrimpUSD 19.00

Tortas

mexican sandwiches, cumin fries, sweet potato fries add $2

• Grilled Chicken, Bacon, & AvocadoUSD 14.00

  jalapeño bacon, drake farms goat cheese, avocado caramelized onions, pickled jalapeños

• Chile Relleno BurgerUSD 14.00

  meyer natural beef, roasted poblano stuffed with mexican cheeses, chipotle aioli, romaine, brioche bun

• Cuban Pressed SandwichUSD 14.00

  slow roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles roasted garlic aioli, cumin parsley fries

• Portobello Mushroom TortaUSD 13.00

  avocado, roasted garlic aioli, roasted poblano mexican cheese, heirloom tomato

Quesadillas

hand rolled flour tortillas, mexican cheeses, guacamole, crema

• Carne Asada Quesadilla*USD 16.00

  grilled marinated skirt steak, caramelized onions, arbol salsa

• Citrus Chicken Quesadilla*USD 15.00

  grilled citrus marinated chicken, roasted tomatoes serrano chiles, cilantro

• Wild Mushroom Quesadilla*USD 16.00

  shiitake and oyster mushrooms, huitlacoche roasted garlic, epazote

Tacos

three hand pressed corn tortillas, organic rice & black beans

• CarnitasUSD 13.00

  braised pork, chipotle salsa, guacamole, onion, cilantro

• Chipotle ShrimpUSD 18.00

  violet mustard cabbage slaw, candied almonds pickled heirloom tomatoes

• Avocado**USD 12.00

  red quinoa, amaranth, black sesame, chipotle salsa grilled corn relish, pickled onion

• Al PastorUSD 14.00

  grilled pineapple, chicken, pork, jicama orange salsa habanero, pickled onions

• Carne AsadaUSD 13.00

  grilled marinated skirt steak, caramelized onions salsa fresca, guacamole

• Grilled FishUSD 14.00

  sustainable seasonal fish, cucumber citrus slaw lime crema, guacamole

• Pescado EnsenadaUSD 14.00

  beer battered sustainable fish, avocado crema, salsa fresca

• Chicken PanuchosUSD 12.00

  black bean stuffed tortillas, grilled citrus chicken guacamole, pickled onions

• Crispy Rajas**USD 12.00

  creamy potatoes and roasted chiles, mexican cheeses guacamole, grilled corn relish, chipotle crema

• Brisket TaquitosUSD 14.00

  slow roasted shredded black angus beef brisket, spicy slaw, guacamole, salsa fresca

Enchiladas

• Chicken Poblano EnchiladasUSD 18.00

  roasted chicken, handmade corn tortillas, poblano crema grilled corn, wild mushrooms, charred poblano chiles

• Barbacoa Short Rib EnchiladasUSD 24.00

  santa fe style, red kuri squash puree, fennel carrot escabeche coloradito, hand rolled flour tortillas

Platos Fuertes

• Yucatan PorkUSD 18.00

  achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves, pickled onions orange, cinnamon, sautéed plantains, guacamole handmade corn tortillas

• Grilled Skirt Steak*USD 21.00

  charred corn relish, organic black beans, handmade flour tortilla

• Chile RellenoUSD 15.00

  roasted poblano chiles, manchego, panela, cotija cheeses salsa roja, tomatillo salsa

• Paella VegetarianaUSD 21.00

  forbidden black rice, coconut aji amarillo broth, brussels sprouts pickled farmers market vegetables

Refreshers

• Pomegranate LemonadeUSD 3.50

  homemade lemonade, pomegranate

• Minty Lime CoolerUSD 3.50

  fresh lime, mint, splash of soda

• JamaicaUSD 3.50

  hibiscus tea, slightly sweetened

• NaranjadaUSD 3.50

  fresh orange juice, muddled lemon and lime, sparkling water

• Agua FrescaUSD 3.50

  today's seasonal creation

Margaritas

• Blanco MargaritaUSD 11.00

  tequila blanco, agave nectar, fresh lime

• Añejo MargaritaUSD 14.00

  tequila añejo, agave nectar, fresh lime

• Cadillac MargaritaUSD 14.00

  tequila reposado, grand marnier agave nectar, fresh lime

• Cucumber Jalapeño MargaritaUSD 12.00

  cucumber, fresh lime

• Pomegranate MargaritaUSD 12.00

  pomegranate, agave nectar, fresh lime

• La MarisolUSD 12.00

  tequila blanco, blood orange, agave nectar fresh lime, mole rim

Cocktails

• Classic MojitoUSD 12.00

  rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, hand muddled

• Cucumber CoolerUSD 12.00

  homemade cucumber infused vodka, fresh mint lime, hand muddled

• Fresh Fruit MojitoUSD 12.00

  rum, seasonal fruit, hand muddled, sugar

• Supremo MojitoUSD 15.00

  12 year old rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar

• Pisco SourUSD 10.00

  pisco, lime, egg white, bitters

• CaipirinhaUSD 11.00

  cachaça, lime, sugar, hand muddled

• Red SangriaUSD 12.00

  red wine, orange, lime, melon, pineapple, piloncillo

Bottled Beers

• BohemiaUSD 6.00

• CoronaUSD 6.00

• Modelo EspecialUSD 6.00

• Chimay TripelUSD 14.00

• North Coast Scrimshaw PilsnerUSD 7.00

• Bard's Gold SorghumUSD 6.00

• Buckler (Non-Alcoholic)USD 5.00

Mexican Draft Beers

• Corona LightUSD 7.00

• Dos Equis AmberUSD 7.00

• PacificoUSD 7.00

• Negra ModeloUSD 7.00

• MicheladaUSD 9.50

  pacifico, housemade bloody mary mix, fresh lime, salted rim

Craft Draft Beers

• Stone Ipa, 6.9%abvUSD 8.00

  san diego, ca, india pale ale

• Santa Monica Brew Works Xpa, 5.6% AbvUSD 8.00

  santa monica, ca, extra pale ale

• Lagunitas Ipa, 6.2% AbvUSD 9.00

  petaluma, ca, india pale ale

• Ballast Point Calico Amber Ale, 5.5% AbvUSD 8.00

  san diego, ca, amber ale

• Venice Duck Lucky Duck Agave Blonde, 5.3%abvUSD 8.00

  venice, ca, blonde ale

• Allagash White, 5% AbvUSD 8.00

  portland, me, belgian style white ale

• Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pils, 5.3% AbvUSD 8.00

  lyons, co, pilsner

• Deschutes Black Butte Porter, 5.2% AbvUSD 8.00

  bend, or, porter

Vino

• Vega Barcelona Brut Cava Nv, Catalonia, SpUSD 9.00

  citrus, crème brulee, ripe pear

• Poema Brut Cava Rose Nv, Penedes, SpUSD 10.00

  elegant notes of strawberry, raspberry, rose petals

• Chateau De Campuget Rose, Costiere De Nimes, Fr 2014USD 10.00

  aromatic, strawberry, bright raspberry, watermelon

• Tangent Paragon Vineyard Albarino, Edna Valley, Ca 2013USD 11.00

• Bokisch Garnacha Blanca Vista Luna Vineyard, Lodi, Ca 2013USD 11.00

  comice pear, apricot, zesty pineapple, guava

• Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, or 2014USD 11.00

  bosc pear, star fruit, melon, hints of lemon zest

• Sisters Forever Unoaked Chardonnay, Central Coast, Ca 2013USD 11.00

  lush tropical fruit, apricot, melon, pineapple

• Cooper Hill Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, or 2013USD 12.00

  truffle, blackberry, spice

• Belasco De Baquedano Llama Malbec, Mendoza, Ar 2013USD 10.00

  dark cherry, violet, blackberry, plum, hints of oak

• South Ridge Syrah, Paso Robles, Ca 2012USD 10.00

  blueberry, black tea, pomegranate, velvet soft

• Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Ca 2013USD 12.00

  cherry, plum, violet, supple tannins, sweet oak