BOTANAS
Appetizers
SASHIMI
Sliced raw ahi tuna served with wasabi (limited availability).
market price
CILANTRO’S SPECIAL APPETIZER
An exquisite combination of charbroiled snapper, carne
asada and sauteed prawns. Served with fresh handmade
corn tortillas and beans.
15.25
OSTIONES FRESCOS
half dozen 10.50/dozen 18.75
Fresh oysters on the half shell, topped with salsa fresca.
Served with lime wedges and two sauces.
NACHOS CON TODO
Tortilla chips topped with beans, cheese, salsa fresca,
guacamole and sour cream.
NACHOS ESPECIALES
Tortilla chips topped with beans, cheese, salsa fresca,
guacamole and sour cream.
Choice of shredded beef or chicken
Choice of carne asada or chicken parrilla
small 8.00/large 10.75
small 8.75 /large 11.75
small 10.25/large 13.25
NACHOS CON MARISCOS
Tortilla chips topped with beans, cheese, salsa fresca,
sour cream, guacamole and shrimp/octopus ceviche.
13.50
QUESADILLA DE JOHANN
Two flour tortillas filled with melted cheddar and jack
cheese, topped with tomatillo salsa, salsa fresca, sour
cream and guacamole.
8.25
ROLLOS
11.00
Crispy golden flour tortillas filled with chicken parrilla or carne asada,
whole beans, bell peppers, onions and melted cheese. Cut into
‘sushi-style’ rolls, and topped with salsa and parmesan cheese.
ESPECIALES DEL MAR
FAVORITOS DE LA CASA
Includes rice and beans. Our delicious homemade corn tortillas are also
available upon request.
Includes rice and beans. Our delicious homemade corn tortillas are
also available upon request.
CILANTRO’S SPECIAL DINNER
An exquisite combination of charbroiled snapper, carne
asada, sauteed prawns and chef's choice of ceviche.
24.50
CAMARONES GUAJILLOS
Prawns sauteed in a guajillo sauce with cilantro - garlic butter.
17.50
CAMARONES A LA DIABLA ( SPICY)
Prawns sauteed in a spicy chile sauce.
17.50
PLATO DE CAMARONES GRANDES Y HUACHINANGO
Skewered jumbo prawns and a filet of red snapper charbroiled
and lightly basted with a cilantro - garlic butter. Served with
ranchera and tomatillo salsas.
20.25
CAMARONES A LA MICHOACANA
Prawns sauteed with fresh garden vegetables in a
tomatillo cilantro - garlic butter sauce.
18.75
ENCHILADAS DE CAMARONES
Two rolled corn tortillas filled with prawns sauteed in
tomatillo and ranchera salsas, topped with melted cheese,
cabbage, guacamole and sour cream.
17.50
‘AWARD WINNING’ BURRITO DE CAMARONES
A large flour tortilla filled with prawns sauteed with whole
beans, salsa ranchera, salsa fresca, cheddar and jack
cheese. Topped with tomatillo salsa and cheese.
14.25
HUACHINANGO AL ESTILO EL PALOMAR OR GUAJILLO
Fresh charbroiled red snapper prepared with tomatillo
salsa or guajillo salsa, served with guacamole and sour cream.
15.75
12.50
TAQUITOS Y ROLLOS COMBO PLATE
Shredded beef or chicken taquitos served with tomatillo salsa
and a half order of chicken parrilla or carne asada rollos.
12.00
CEVICHE COMBO PLATE
A combination of tenderized calamari and shrimp/octopus
ceviches. Topped with guacamole.
13.00
TOSTADA DE CEVICHE
Seafood marinated with fresh lemon and lime juice,
cilantro and onions. Served on a crispy corn tortilla with
cabbage and beans, and topped with guacamole. Your choice
of tenderized strips of calamari steak or combination of
shrimp and tender pieces of octopus.
COCTEL DE CAMARONES
Cooked prawns served in a zesty seafood broth with fresh
avocado, cucumber, green onions and cilantro.
12.00
ENSALADAS
COCTEL DE CAMARONES Y OSTIONES
Cooked prawns and fresh oysters served in a zesty seafood
broth with fresh avocado, cucumber, green onions and cilantro.
12.50
COCTEL DE CEVICHE
Served chilled with fresh avocado, cucumber, green onions
and cilantro in our zesty seafood broth. Served with
freshly made tortilla chips.
Tenderized strips of calamari steak
Octopus and shrimp
Combination
11.25
11.25
12.00
FAJITAS
Your choice of meat or seafood with sauteed red and green peppers, onions
and salsa ranchera served on a sizzling platter. Includes rice, beans, guacamole,
sour cream and tortillas.
POLLO A LA PARRILLA (charbroiled chicken breast)
CARNE ASADA (skirt steak)
CAMARONES (prawns)
COMBINATION (skirt steak, chicken and prawns)
17.25
17.25
19.50
20.25
ENSALADA DE POLLOsh greens topped with charbroiled strips of
chicken breast sauteed in a tomatillo sauce, whole beans and
avocado slices.
12.00
CEVICHE SALAD
Mixed green salad topped with fresh seafood ceviche.
11.50
market price
SEARED AHI TUNA SALAD
A seasoned filet of ahi tuna seared to perfection, and
served on a bed of baby greens. Topped with cucumbers,
tomatoes, red bell peppers and avocado slices in a wasabi vinaigrette.
BABY GREENS SALAD
A fresh baby green spring mix with almonds, gorgonzola
cheese and fresh fruit tossed in a citrus vinaigrette.
Topped with chipotle chips and dried cranberries.
Add Chicken Parrilla or Carne Asada
8.25
15.25
SOPES
Two golden handmade corn tortillas puffed into a soft
shell, filled with your choice of house filling topped with
salsa fresca, shredded cabbage, sour cream and
parmesan cheese.
12.50
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS
Two corn tortillas filled with chicken parrilla, topped with
tomatillo salsa, guacamole, melted cheese and sour cream.
15.50
CHILE VERDE
Tender pork delicately simmered in a green sauce prepared
with tomatillos, green onions and bell peppers. A house specialty.
13.50
CHILE COLORADO
Tender pork delicately simmered in a red sauce prepared with
guajillo chiles, roasted tomatoes, garlic and chile de arbol.
13.50
ENCHILADAS CASERAS
Two corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken or shredded
beef, topped with cabbage, salsa fresca, sour cream
and parmesan cheese.
12.50
CARNE ASADA
Marinated ‘select’ rib-eye steak charbroiled to your satisfaction
and served with guacamole on a bed of tomatillo salsa.
17.50
CHICKEN MOLE
Homemade Mexican mole sauce (dark, spicy and sweet)
over strips of chicken parrilla.
14.50
POZOLE
Freshly cooked hominy simmered with tender pieces of pork
meat (on the bone-traditional style) in a medium-spiced
broth, topped with shredded cabbage and salsa fresca
(rice and beans not included).
11.25
ENCHILADAS ESPECIALES
Two corn tortillas filled with your choice of carne asada or
chicken parrilla sauteed in guajillo salsa. Topped with melted
cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cabbage and parmesan cheese.
15.95
CARNE ASADA RANCHERA (create your own tacos)
Tender strips of charbroiled skirt steak served on a bed of
salsa ranchera with a side of whole beans, rice, avocado
slices, cabbage and cheese.
16.75
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Tender shredded chicken, tortilla strips, onions and cilantro in
a chicken broth, topped with cheese and diced avocado
(rice and beans not included).
9.75
TACOS CASEROS
Our tacos are prepared with two soft handmade corn tortillas, your choice of filling
served with salsa on a bed of shredded cabbage with rice and beans.
TACOS DE CARNE ASADA OR POLLO A LA PARRILLA
(charbroiled marinated skirt steak or chicken parrilla)
12.50
TACOS DE LENGUA
(tender pieces of beef tongue)
11.50
TACOS DE CHILE COLORADO OR CHILE VERDE
(pork simmered in a red or green sauce)
11.50
TACOS DE HUACHINANGO
(charbroiled red snapper)
14.25
TACOS DE CAMARONES
(prawns sauteed in a cilantro-garlic butter sauce)
14.25
COMBINACIONES
SPECIALTY DRINKS
Includes rice and beans. Our delicious homemade corn tortillas are also available upon
request. Sopes, tostadas and enchiladas are topped with cabbage, salsa fresca, sour
cream, and parmesan cheese. No substitutions please!
MARGARITA
Sope and Taco
Two Enchiladas with Sope or Taco
Sope and Tostada
Chile Verde and Chile Relleno
Sope and Chile Relleno
Sope and Enchilada
Enchilada and Chile Relleno
Made with your choice of tequila, DeKuyper’s triple sec, sweet and sour
11.75
and lime juice served on the rocks or blended.
13.75
12.00
14.50
Make it a top shelf, ultimate or fruit margarita for an additional charge.
13.00
12.50
13.50
CILANTRO’S SPECIAL MARGARITA
Margarita made with Cabrito Reposado Tequila, orange juice, sweet
and sour, lime juice and Tuaca, served on the rocks.
Fruit Options - strawberry, peach, Midori, pineapple and mango.
LA PALOMA
A traditional Mexican drink made with Cabrito Blanco Tequila, Squirt,
soda water and fresh squeezed lime, served on the rocks.
ESPECIALES VEGETARIANAS
Includes rice and beans. Our delicious homemade corn tortillas are also available upon request.
Two Guacamole Sopes
Chile Relleno
Tostada -Topped with beans, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
Two Cheese Enchiladas
Vegetarian Burrito - Beans, rice, cheese, topped with guacamole
11.25
MOJITO
A refreshing tropical drink made with fresh lime, mint, soda water,
sugar and Cruzan rum, served on the rocks.
10.00
10.00
10.50
10.25
and salsa fresca.
Burrito Michoacano - Sauteed garden vegetables, cheese, whole beans
10.95
and salsa ranchera.
A LA CARTE
Green Salad
Homemade Corn Tortillas (four per order)
Flour Tortillas (three per order)
Side of Refried Beans, Whole Beans, or Spanish Rice
Side of Rice and Beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Salsa Fresca
Chile Colorado
Chile Verde
Chile Relleno
Carne Asada / Chicken Parrilla (side order)
*House Fillings
Sope
Taco
Tostada
Enchilada
Burrito
*Specialty Fillings
6.75
1.50
2.00
2.25
3.75
small 4.50/large 7.50
0.75
1.50
9.00
9.00
5.50
10.25
Prawns
Snapper
4.25
5.25
5.75
5.75
4.25
5.25
5.75
5.75
5.25
6.25
6.75
6.75
4.75
5.75
6.75
6.75
5.75
7.25
9.95
9.95
*House Fillings - shredded chicken, shredded beef, ground beef, cheese or guacamole.
*Specialty Fillings - carne asada, chicken parrilla, chile colorado or chile verde.
BEBIDAS
Juices (assorted)
Iced Tea, Lemonade
Milk
Coffee, Hot Tea
2.25
2.00
2.00
2.00
Soft Drinks
Sparkling Water
ROCKSTAR
2.00
2.00
Draft 3.50
Can 4.00
Beer & Wine - please ask your server
about our selection.
POSTRES
Featuring homemade flan, ice cream cake and Marianne's ice cream. Ask
your server to see our dessert tray for other sweet selections.
1336 Pacific Ave.
1934 Main Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Watsonville, CA 95076
831.425.7575
831.761.2161
Banquet facilities and Catering available. 18% gratuity will be added for parties of 6 or more.
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