Menu
Miguel’s Cocina in San Diego offers a variety of dishes in a casual setting, with options for vegan and limited vegetarian diets. Their menu includes flavorful starters like Ahi Tuna Tostaditas and Camarones Coctel, as well as signature fajitas like Chicken Fajitas and Combination Fajitas. Customers praise the food quality, with mentions of delicious dishes such as the octopus tostada and beef enchiladas rancheras. The restaurant also provides free refills of chips, salsa, and queso, adding to the dining experience. With a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, multiple TV screens, and happy hour specials, Miguel’s Cocina appears to cater to a diverse range of preferences. Whether for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this location in Old Town San Diego seems to deliver satisfying flavors and a pleasant ambiance.
Starters

Ahi Tuna Tostaditas
Avocado, mango, cucumber, red onion, cumin-cilantro vinaigrette & chipotle aioli
Calamari
Tender strips with our famous jalapeno white sauce
Camarones Coctel
Flavorful Mexican shrimp, avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion & celery in spicy cocktail sauce
Ceviche
Shrimp, scallops & white fish cured in citrus juices with diced tomato, sliced avocado, onion & cilantro
Ceviche Loco
Octopus, ahi tuna, ceviche, tajin, mango, & avocado with flour tortilla chips
Empanadas Picadillo
Three empanadas stuffed with ground beef, jack cheese, roasted corn, tomatoes & chiles then topped with lime crema; served with guacamole & salsa fresca
Flautas de Carnitas y Queso
Guacamole
Ripe avocados mashed with salsa fresca
Mexico City-Style Quesadilla
Fresh chile-corn tortillas, crispy pork belly, jack cheese, salsa molcajete, queso fresco, onion & cilantro
Miguel's Flatbread
Black beans, jack cheese, avocado salsa fresca & pickled jalapenos
Miguel's Sampler
Flautas de carnitas, cheese nachos with guacamole, fried calamari, empanadas picadillo & ceviche
Miguel's Taquitos
Crispy rolled corn tortillas with shredded chicken or beef, topped with sour cream, guacamole & salsa fresca
Miguels Nachos
Crispy corn tortilla chips with shredded beef or chicken, cheese, salsa fresca, sour cream & guacamole
Queso Fundido Mar y Tierra
Sauteed Mexican shrimp, chorizo & salsa fresca in skillet of molten jack cheese; served with flour tortillas
Traditional Sopes
Black beans, salsa verde, queso fresco, onion, cilantro & lime crema; choice of chicken, beef or carnitas
Albondigas - Cup
Albondigas - Bowl
Barb's Caesar
A variation on the classic with sonoran-spiced shrimp, tender carnitas, avocado, fresh tomatoes & mangos
Ensalada de la Casa
Romaine & fresh lettuces tossed with a creamy cilantro dressing & garnished with radishes, avocados & carrots
Mexican Chopped Salad
Chopped fresh greens, red peppers, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, avocado, black beans & queso fresco tossed with creamy chipotle dressing & topped with choice of marinated chicken or skirt steak
Red Chile Caesar Salad - Regular
Crisp romaine tossed in our tj-style red chile caesar dressing with red pepper, avocado, tortilla strips & cotija cheese, served with cheesy garlic bread
Red Chile Caesar Salad - Shrimp
Crisp romaine tossed in our tj-style red chile caesar dressing with red pepper, avocado, tortilla strips & cotija cheese, served with cheesy garlic bread
Sesame-Seared Tuna Salad
Red onion-papaya salsita & a ginger-habanero vinaigrette
Tostada Grande
Crispy flour tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded beef or chicken, lettuce & tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole & salsa fresca
Soups & Salads

Miguel's Signature Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas
Citrus marinated chicken breast Sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato & mushrooms;Served sizzling with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans & warm tortillas
Combination Fajitas
CHOOSE ANY THREE: Skirt Steak Chicken Shrimp Pork Adobada Portobello Mushroom Sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato & mushrooms; Served sizzling with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans & warm tortillas
Fajitas Supremo
Skirt steak & chicken topped with our signature bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with jack cheese & rajas Sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato & mushrooms; Served sizzling with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans & warm tortillas
Pork Adobada Fajitas
Citrus-achiote marinated roasted pork Sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato & mushrooms; Served sizzling with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans & warm tortillas
Portobello Mushroom Fajitas
Herb marinated Sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato & mushrooms; Served sizzling with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans & warm tortillas
Shrimp Fajitas
Mexican shrimp with sonoran spice Sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato & mushrooms; Served sizzling with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans & warm tortillas
Skirt Steak Fajitas
Marinated classic fajita cut Sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato & mushrooms; Served sizzling with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans & warm tortillas
Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
Sweet potatoes, roasted green chile, jack cheese & ranchero sauce
Chimichanga
Crispy fried burrito filled with shredded beef or chicken, topped with enchilada sauce, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce & salsa fresca Served with rice & beans.
Enchiladas Rancheras
House-made spicy ground beef with onions & cheese, topped with a rich tomato ranchero sauce, avocado & sour cream Served with rice & beans.
Enchiladas Suizas
Shredded chicken rolled into corn tortillas & topped with sour cream, cheese & tangy verde sauce Served with rice & beans
Miguel's Trio Burritos
Three mini burritos with Miguel's signature sauces; carnitas with verde, carne asada with enchilada & shrimp with jalapeno cream
Pollo Asado Burrito
Marinated grilled chicken breast sauteed with salsa fresca & rolled into a flour tortilla, topped with enchilada sauce, jalapeno white sauce, guacamole & cheese Served with rice & beans
Shrimp Burrito
Shrimp sauteed with salsa fresca, in a flour tortilla, topped with jalapeno white sauce & avocado Served with rice & beans
Surf & Turf Burrito
Our San Diego Padres Special - Carne asada, shrimp,salsa, french fries, served wet with cheese & topped with sour cream & guacamole in an epic 1 lb burrito
Vegetable Enchiladas
Two corn tortillas filled with roasted mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, onion & cheese, topped with salsa verde & avocado slices Served with rice & beans.
CARNE ASADA BURRITO
Marinated skirt steak, salsa fresca, lettuce & cheese rolled into a flour tortilla, topped with enchilada sauce & guacamole
Enchiladas & Burritos

Combinations

El Junior
Carne Asada Taco & Chile Relleno Served with rice & beans
El Marco
Two Enchiladas (chicken, beef or cheese) Served with rice & beans
El Numero Uno
Taco (chicken, beef or fish) & Cheese Enchilada Served with rice & beans
La Baja
Shrimp Enchilada & Carne Asada Taco Served with rice & beans
La Combinacion del Jefe
Marinated & grilled steak, chicken enchilada & green chile-cheese tamale; served with guacamole Served with rice & beans
Los Dos
Two Tacos (chicken, beef or carnitas) Served with rice & beans
Birria de Res
A traditional Mexican beef stew with guajillo chiles & spices; served with rice, beans & tortillas
Caldo 7 Mares
Mexican shrimp, calamari, mussels, swordfish, clams, scallops, red crab, corn & chayote in a chile-tomato broth
Camarones Jalisco
Shrimp stuffed with monterey jack cheese & rajas, wrapped in bacon & grilled, topped with jalapeno white sauce; served with rice & beans
Carne Asada
Grilled marinated steak, served with guacamole, warm tortillas, rice & beans
Carnitas - For One
Tender marinated pork with salsa fresca, sliced onion & avocado; served with warm tortillas, rice & beans
Carnitas - For Two
Tender marinated pork with salsa fresca, sliced onion & avocado; served with warm tortillas, rice & beans
Chicken Zacatecas
Panko-cotija breaded & fried with borracho beans, sauteed house veggies & chipotle cream sauce
Miguel's Tamales
One hand-made pork & one hand-made green chile-cheese tamale with our sauces & topped with cheese; served with rice & beans
Miguel's Torta
Choice of skirt steak, pollo asado or calamari steak on a telera roll with avocado, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, & chipotle mayo; served with rice & beans
Miguel's 1/2 Pound Cantina Cheeseburger
Jalapeno bacon, guacamole, pepper jack cheese & spicy chile mayo; served with french fries
Poblano Chile Relleno
Stuffed with ground beef, cheese, potato over a spicy chile-tomato sauce; served with rice & beans
Shrimp Quesadilla
Chipotle flour tortilla with melted cheese & shrimp sauteed with garlic, fresh lime, salsa fresca & chile flakes; served with guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo
House Plates

Taco Plates

Adobada Tacos
Tender pork adobada, grilled pineapple, avocado tomatillo sauce, chopped onion & cilantro
Baja Style Tacos de Pulpo
Chargrilled octopus, green cabbage, creamy arbol salsa, mango pico de gallo & cotija cheese on blue corn tortillas
Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled marinated steak with guacamole, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca & cotija cheese in two corn tortillas
Chicken Mole Tacos
Pulled chicken, house-made mole, queso fresco, pickled red onion & cilantro
Classic Fish Tacos
Batter-fried white fish fillets with red cabbage, shredded cheese, salsa fresca & ranch dressing in two corn tortillas
Crispy Ahi Tuna Tacos
Seared ahi tuna with chipotle red pepper slaw topped with fresh avocado & sweet-spicy lime vinaigrette
Ensenada-Style Shrimp Tacos
Mexican beer battered shrimp with lime crema, green cabbage, salsa fresca & cotija cheese
Grilled Swordfish Tacos
Sonoran-spiced swordfish fillets with red cabbage, shredded cheese, salsa fresca & ranch dressing in two warm corn tortillas
Longanisa Tacos
Grilled Spanish chorizo, borracho beans, queso fresco, arbol chile sauce, onions & cilantro on blue corn tortillas
Pork Belly Tacos
Chopped cilantro, onions, chile de arbol sauce & cotija cheese
Tacos al Carbon
Grilled marinated skirt steak wrapped in made to order fresh flour tortillas with pasilla salsa & queso fresco
Tacos Norteno
Marinated & blackened chicken with griddled jack cheese, cilantro slaw, avocado, cotija cheese & onions
Bag of Chips
Pint of Beans
Pint of Guacamole
Pint of Jalapeno White Sauce
Pint of Miguel's Red Salsa
Pint of Rice
Sides & Stuff

Kids
