Border Grill - Santa Monica - Permanently Closed

Main

• Border Guacamole**US$ 9,75

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

• Queso FundidoUS$ 10,50

  mexican cheeses, housemade chorizo, roasted peppers

Bocaditos

• Tortilla Soup**US$ 7,00

  roasted tomato chipotle broth, corn tortillas panela cheese, avocado

  • ChickenUS$ 10,00
  • ShrimpUS$ 11,00

• Chef's Daily SoupUS$ 8,00

  seasonal, delicious, chef inspired

• Plantain Empanadas**US$ 8,00

  roasted plantains, organic black beans, poblano, cotija

• Green Corn Tamales**US$ 8,00

  sweet corn, crema, salsa fresca

• Border ClassicsUS$ 16,00

  chicken panuchos, green corn tamales plantain empanadas

Ceviche

• Peruvian CevicheUS$ 13,00

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

• Baja CevicheUS$ 12,00

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

Ensaladas

• Grilled Chicken Caesar*US$ 15,00

  crisp romaine, romano cheese, garlic croutons

  • SteakUS$ 18,00
  • ShrimpUS$ 19,00

• Turkey Tostada**US$ 14,00

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

  • SteakUS$ 18,00
  • ShrimpUS$ 19,00

• Mexican Chopped Salad**US$ 15,00

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

  • SteakUS$ 18,00
  • ShrimpUS$ 19,00

Tortas

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

• Grilled Chicken, Bacon, & AvocadoUS$ 14,00

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

• Chile Relleno BurgerUS$ 14,00

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

• Cuban Pressed SandwichUS$ 14,00

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

• Portobello Mushroom TortaUS$ 13,00

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

Quesadillas

hand rolled flour tortillas, mexican cheeses, guacamole, crema

• Carne Asada Quesadilla*US$ 16,00

  grilled marinated skirt steak, caramelized onions, arbol salsa

• Citrus Chicken Quesadilla*US$ 15,00

  grilled citrus marinated chicken, roasted tomatoes serrano chiles, cilantro

• Wild Mushroom Quesadilla*US$ 16,00

  shiitake and oyster mushrooms, huitlacoche roasted garlic, epazote

Tacos

three hand pressed corn tortillas, organic rice & black beans

• CarnitasUS$ 13,00

  braised pork, chipotle salsa, guacamole, onion, cilantro

• Chipotle ShrimpUS$ 18,00

  violet mustard cabbage slaw, candied almonds pickled heirloom tomatoes

• Avocado**US$ 12,00

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

• Al PastorUS$ 14,00

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

• Carne AsadaUS$ 13,00

  grilled marinated skirt steak, caramelized onions salsa fresca, guacamole

• Grilled FishUS$ 14,00

  sustainable seasonal fish, cucumber citrus slaw lime crema, guacamole

• Pescado EnsenadaUS$ 14,00

  beer battered sustainable fish, avocado crema, salsa fresca

• Chicken PanuchosUS$ 12,00

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

• Crispy Rajas**US$ 12,00

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

• Brisket TaquitosUS$ 14,00

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

Enchiladas

• Chicken Poblano EnchiladasUS$ 18,00

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

• Barbacoa Short Rib EnchiladasUS$ 24,00

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

Platos Fuertes

• Yucatan PorkUS$ 18,00

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

• Grilled Skirt Steak*US$ 21,00

  charred corn relish, organic black beans, handmade flour tortilla

• Chile RellenoUS$ 15,00

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

• Paella VegetarianaUS$ 21,00

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

Refreshers

• Pomegranate LemonadeUS$ 3,50

  homemade lemonade, pomegranate

• Minty Lime CoolerUS$ 3,50

  fresh lime, mint, splash of soda

• JamaicaUS$ 3,50

  hibiscus tea, slightly sweetened

• NaranjadaUS$ 3,50

  fresh orange juice, muddled lemon and lime, sparkling water

• Agua FrescaUS$ 3,50

  today's seasonal creation

Margaritas

• Blanco MargaritaUS$ 11,00

  tequila blanco, agave nectar, fresh lime

• Añejo MargaritaUS$ 14,00

  tequila añejo, agave nectar, fresh lime

• Cadillac MargaritaUS$ 14,00

  tequila reposado, grand marnier agave nectar, fresh lime

• Cucumber Jalapeño MargaritaUS$ 12,00

  cucumber, fresh lime

• Pomegranate MargaritaUS$ 12,00

  pomegranate, agave nectar, fresh lime

• La MarisolUS$ 12,00

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

Cocktails

• Classic MojitoUS$ 12,00

  rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, hand muddled

• Cucumber CoolerUS$ 12,00

  homemade cucumber infused vodka, fresh mint lime, hand muddled

• Fresh Fruit MojitoUS$ 12,00

  rum, seasonal fruit, hand muddled, sugar

• Supremo MojitoUS$ 15,00

  12 year old rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar

• Pisco SourUS$ 10,00

  pisco, lime, egg white, bitters

• CaipirinhaUS$ 11,00

  cachaça, lime, sugar, hand muddled

• Red SangriaUS$ 12,00

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

Bottled Beers

• BohemiaUS$ 6,00

• CoronaUS$ 6,00

• Modelo EspecialUS$ 6,00

• Chimay TripelUS$ 14,00

• North Coast Scrimshaw PilsnerUS$ 7,00

• Bard's Gold SorghumUS$ 6,00

• Buckler (Non-Alcoholic)US$ 5,00

Mexican Draft Beers

• Corona LightUS$ 7,00

• Dos Equis AmberUS$ 7,00

• PacificoUS$ 7,00

• Negra ModeloUS$ 7,00

• MicheladaUS$ 9,50

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

Craft Draft Beers

• Stone Ipa, 6.9%abvUS$ 8,00

  san diego, ca, india pale ale

• Santa Monica Brew Works Xpa, 5.6% AbvUS$ 8,00

  santa monica, ca, extra pale ale

• Lagunitas Ipa, 6.2% AbvUS$ 9,00

  petaluma, ca, india pale ale

• Ballast Point Calico Amber Ale, 5.5% AbvUS$ 8,00

  san diego, ca, amber ale

• Venice Duck Lucky Duck Agave Blonde, 5.3%abvUS$ 8,00

  venice, ca, blonde ale

• Allagash White, 5% AbvUS$ 8,00

  portland, me, belgian style white ale

• Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pils, 5.3% AbvUS$ 8,00

  lyons, co, pilsner

• Deschutes Black Butte Porter, 5.2% AbvUS$ 8,00

  bend, or, porter

Vino

• Vega Barcelona Brut Cava Nv, Catalonia, SpUS$ 9,00

  citrus, crème brulee, ripe pear

• Poema Brut Cava Rose Nv, Penedes, SpUS$ 10,00

  elegant notes of strawberry, raspberry, rose petals

• Chateau De Campuget Rose, Costiere De Nimes, Fr 2014US$ 10,00

  aromatic, strawberry, bright raspberry, watermelon

• Tangent Paragon Vineyard Albarino, Edna Valley, Ca 2013US$ 11,00

• Bokisch Garnacha Blanca Vista Luna Vineyard, Lodi, Ca 2013US$ 11,00

  comice pear, apricot, zesty pineapple, guava

• Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, or 2014US$ 11,00

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

• Sisters Forever Unoaked Chardonnay, Central Coast, Ca 2013US$ 11,00

  lush tropical fruit, apricot, melon, pineapple

• Cooper Hill Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, or 2013US$ 12,00

  truffle, blackberry, spice

• Belasco De Baquedano Llama Malbec, Mendoza, Ar 2013US$ 10,00

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

• South Ridge Syrah, Paso Robles, Ca 2012US$ 10,00

  blueberry, black tea, pomegranate, velvet soft

• Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Ca 2013US$ 12,00

  cherry, plum, violet, supple tannins, sweet oak