Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Menu- Tacos and Margaritas

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Menu

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is inspired by the fresh flavors of the cantinas that dot the beaches of the Baja Peninsula.

All Mex 1 Salsas, Sauces, and Dressings are made fresh in-house daily.

Although efforts are made to avoid cross-contact of allergens, Mex 1 Coastal Cantina does not guarantee that cross-contact with allergens will not occur. Before placing your order, please inform your server if you or anyone in your party has a food allergy.

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Starters

QUESO – 8.75: That good melty white cheese topped with jalapeños.
Make it a Street Corn Queso for 3.50
Make it a Queso con Carne for 4.50
GUACAMOLE – Market Price: Made fresh daily.
NACHOS MAMAS: Tortilla chips, creamy queso, seasoned black beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, fresh guacamole and sour cream
Big Mamas – 16.99
Little Mamas – 11.99
add Smoked Chicken, Ground Beef or Smoked Pork for 6
add Seared Steak or Santos Shrimp for 6.50
TRIPLE DIPPER – 14.50: Trio of the most popular – fresh guacamole, corn and black bean salsa and creamy queso topped with jalapeños.
CARNE ASADA FRIES – 16.99: Seared Steak on top of French Fries smothered and covered in creamy queso, black beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños and topped with sour cream.

Salads

CANTINA – 16.99: Crisp romaine mix topped with Smoked Chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole, corn, crunchy tortillastrips and queso fresco. Served with cilantro lime dressing.
CABO – 17.99: Crisp romaine mix, topped with seared steak, corn & black bean salsa, bell peppers, crunchy tortilla strips and jack cheese. Served with chipotle ranch dressing.
SO-CAL CAESAR – 17.99: Grilled shrimp, cotija cheese, pepitas and crispy croutons. Served with avocado caesar dressing
FRESH CATCH – 17.99: Grilled seasonal fish, pico de gallo, lemon caper aioli and sliced avocado. Served with sriracha lime dressing.

Quesadillas

Served with a side of guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, topped with fresh lime and green onions.

CANTINA CHICKEN – 17.50: Smoked chicken, melted jack cheese, ancho chile spread, corn & black bean salsa and chipotle crema.
BANGIN’ SHRIMP – 18.25: Lightly fried shrimp, melted jack cheese, drizzled with spicy Bangin’ and Mex 1 Sweet Heat sauces.
SANTOS SHRIMP – 18.25: Baja spiced grilled shrimp, melted jack cheese, ancho chile spread, corn & black bean salsa and chipotle crema.
CARNE ASADA – 18.25: Seared Steak, melted jack cheese, black bean spread, grilled onions, peppers and lime crema.
VEGGIE – 15.25: Melted jack cheese, grilled mushrooms, black bean spread, grilled onions, peppers and lime crema.
CHEESE – 12.50: Melted jack cheese, queso and chipotle crema.
Add black beans – 1

Fish Tacos

BANGIN’ SHRIMP – 5.99: Lightly fried shrimp, spicy Bangin’ Sauce, shredded cabbage and drizzled with our Mex 1 “Sweet Heat” sauce.
THUNDERBOMB – 7.50: Lightly fried seasonal fish in authentic Baja batter, shredded red cabbage, guacamole sauce and pineapple salsa.
$1 from every taco is donated to Warrior surf Foundation!
BAJA FISH – 6.50: Grilled or lightly fried Mahi-Mahi, shredded cabbage, lime crema and cilantro-onion relish.
FRESH CATCH – 6.50: Seasonal grilled fish, lemon caper aioli, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo.
SANTOS SHRIMP – 5.99: Baja spiced grilled shrimp, shredded cabbage, chipotle crema and corn & black beans salsa.

Classic Tacos

CARNE ASADA – 6.25

Seared steak, lettuce, chipotle crema and pico de gallo.

CRISPY BEEF – 5.50

Seasoned ground beef, lettuce, jalapeño aioli, pico de gallo and cotija cheese

CARNITAS – 5.50

Slow smoked pork, cilantro onion relish and queso fresco.

CANTINA CHICKEN – 5.50

Smoked Chicken, lettuce, jalapeño aioli, pico de gallo and cotija cheese.

CHARRED CALI-FLOWER – 5.50

Roasted cauliflower, red pepper harissa, shredded lettuce and pepitas.

Topped with cilantro and fresh lime
Sub house made corn tortilla or lettuce wrap

Tortas

“Delicious Sandwich” Comes with your choice of a side item.

BANGIN’ SHRIMP – 16.99: Lightly fried shrimp with spicy Bangin’ Sauce, shredded cabbage and a drizzle of Mex 1 “Sweet Heat” sauce.
FRESH CATCH – 16.99: Lightly fried or grilled seasonal fish with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and lemon caper aioli.
CALIFORNIA BURGER – 14.99: Handmade 6oz beef patty with cheese, lettuce, burger sauce, pico de gallo, and fresh guacamole.

Baja Bowls

Baja bowls are brown rice, seasoned black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crunchy tortilla strips, queso fresco and topped with green onions, fresh lime and cilantro.

Baja Bowls – 11.99

Sides

Harissa Cali-Flower – 4
Baja Seasoned Fries – 4.50
Black Beans over Brown Rice – 4
Roasted Street Corn – 4.50
Side Salad – 4.50

Kids

TACO – 4: Warm flour tortilla, meat, cheese, and lettuce. Choose ground beef or cantina chicken.
QUESADILLA – 4: Melted jack cheese.
CHICK-A-DILLA – 5: Melted jack cheese with cantina chicken.
NACHOS – 4: Warm tortilla chips with queso on top.
Add ground beef or cantina chicken for 3
RICE BOWL – 6: Brown rice, seasoned black beans, cheese, cantina chicken and topped with sour cream.
KID’S DRINK OR MILK – 2

Cocktails

Here at Mex 1 we only use fresh juices and 100% Blue Agave Tequila in all of our margaritas and cocktails. Why? Because we care.

Pineapple Margarita

House Infused Pineapple Tequila, Mex 1 Mix

MEX 1 MARGARITA

Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Mex 1 Mix

PINEAPPLE HABANERO MARGARITA

House Infused Pineapple Habanero Tequila, Mex 1 Mix

CADILLAC MARGARITA

Lunazul Reposado, Mex 1 Mix, Grand Marnier Float

EL JEFE “THE BOSS” MARGARITA

Mex 1 Double Barrel Herradura Reposado, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice

JALEPEÑO MARGARITA

House Infused Jalapeño Tequila, Cointreau, Mex 1 Mix

SKINNY MARGARITA

House Infused Strawberry Cucumber Tequila, Soda Water, Splash of Mex 1 Mix

CASA FUERTE

Mex 1 Casa Noble Joven 102 proof, Orange Curacao, Lime, Agave
Our Strongest Margarita!

FROZEN MARGARITA

Lunazul Reposado, Mex 1 Mix

Swirl it with Sangria or Passion Fruit Puree for a $1 more

THE HYDRATOR

Tito’s Vodka, Passion Fruit Puree, Coconut Water. Refresh & renew!

HAZY DAY IN MALIBU

Berry Serrano infused Tequila, Lunazul Humoso, Mex 1 Mix

PAINKILLER

Pusser’s Rum, Pineapple, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Crème de Coco, Cinnamon

MEX1CAN ASHTRAY

Baja in a Can. Tecate topped with Fresh Lime Juice, Hot Sauce & Black Pepper

Loaded with a float of tequila for an extra kick – 6

ICEBERG

Dos XX Amber Draft with a Frozen Margarita Floater

MARGARONA

Frozen Margarita + Coronita = Awesomeness!

PINEAPPLE RANCH WATER

Pineapple Infused Tequila, Topo Chico-

Other Drinks

SWEET & UNSWEET TEA – 2.99
FOUNTAIN DRINKS – 2.99: Coke ~ Diet Coke ~ Mr. Pibb ~ Sprite ~ Lemonade
NEGRA MODELO – 6: Draft Beer
DOS XX AMBER – 6: Draft Beer
PACIFICO – 6: Draft Beer
SEASONAL CRAFT BEER: Draft Beer
LOCAL CRAFT BEER: Draft Beer
RUFFINO, PROSECCO OR SPARKLING ROSÉ, ITALY – Split 10
ROSEHAVEN, ROSÉ, CALIFORNIA – 9/34
BENVOLIO, PINO GRIGIO, ITALY – 8/30
CHARLES SMITH EVE, CHARDONNAY, WASHINGTON – 9/34
NOBILO, SAUVIGNON BLANC, NEW ZEALAND – 9/34
BRIDLEWOOD, PINOT NOIR, CALIFORNIA – 10/37
KAIKEN, MALBEC, ARGENTINA – 9/34

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