El Capitan Mexican Grill & Cantina

Bakersfield, CA

El Capitan Mexican Grill & Cantina has great potential options for vegans, including Plátanos Fritos and the Veggie Burrito. While they don't specifically accommodate vegans, their menu has enticing possibilities.

Top Picks

Veggie Tostadas

Contains black beans, cheese, corn tostada, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tomato. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Veggie Burrito

Contains black beans, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, flour tortilla, jack cheese, mushrooms, red sauce, spinach, tomato, and zucchini. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The black beans, the red sauce, the beans, or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tofu Fajitas

Contains bell peppers, onions, tofu, tomatoes, and zucchini. We suggest removing the sour cream. The beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Blackened Tofu Salad

Contains avocado, blackened tofu, cilantro ranch dressing, cucumber, greens, jack/cheddar cheese blend, red onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the cilantro ranch dressing and the jack/cheddar cheese blend.

Platanos Fritos

Contains plantains. We suggest removing the cream. The refried beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

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Vegetable Lovers

Veggie Burrito

Contains black beans, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, flour tortilla, jack cheese, mushrooms, red sauce, spinach, tomato, and zucchini. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The black beans, the red sauce, the beans, or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tofu Fajitas

Contains bell peppers, onions, tofu, tomatoes, and zucchini. We suggest removing the sour cream. The beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tofu Torta

Contains bell peppers, beans, guacamole, onions, spinach, spicy blackened tofu, telera, tomato, and tofu. The beans, the crispy seasoned fries, or the green salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Veggie Quesadilla

Contains avocado, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, flour tortilla, jack cheese, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini. We don't recommend this item.

Veggie Tostadas

Contains black beans, cheese, corn tostada, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tomato. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tofu or Veggie Tacos

Contains black beans, blackened tofu, corn tortillas, cotija cheese, relish, and sour cream. We suggest removing the (black beans tacos*, blackened tofu*)[1], the (corn tortillas*, flour tortillas*)[1], the cotija cheese, and the sour cream. The fresh salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Blackened Tofu Salad

Contains avocado, blackened tofu, cilantro ranch dressing, cucumber, greens, jack/cheddar cheese blend, red onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the cilantro ranch dressing and the jack/cheddar cheese blend.

Veggie Corn Enchilada

Contains bell peppers, corn tortilla, cotija cheese, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, red sauce, spinach, sour cream, tomato, and zucchini. We suggest removing the cotija cheese and the sour cream. The beans, the red sauce, or the corn tortilla may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Salvadoran Favorites

Pupusas Platter

Contains pupusa dough. We don't recommend this item.

Yuca Frita con Chicharron

Contains chicharrón, and yuca root. We don't recommend this item.

Platanos Fritos

Contains plantains. We suggest removing the cream. The refried beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Appetizers

Wings

Contains wings. We don't recommend this item.

Taquitos

Contains cheese, and corn tortillas. We don't recommend this item.

Asada Fries Appetizers

Contains carne asada, cheese, fries, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Pachanga Platter

Contains cheese, cream, guacamole, hot wings, nachos, quesadillas, and taquitos. We don't recommend this item.

Chorizo con Queso Dip Appetizers

Contains chorizo, cheese, and pico de gallo. We don't recommend this item.

Mexican Pizza Appetizers

Contains cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, guacamole, jack cheese, pico de gallo, refried beans, sour cream, enchilada sauce, and ground beef. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Bean Dip Appetizers

Contains bean dip, and cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Guacamole Small Appetizers

Contains avocado, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Nachos Appetizers

Contains cheese blend, corn tortilla chips, enchilada sauce, and refried beans. We suggest removing the cheese blend. The choice of protein, the refried beans, or the enchilada sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Guacamole

Contains avocado, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

A la Carte

Enchilada a la Carte

Contains cheese, enchilada sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Tacos a la Carte

Contains taco shell, and taco filling. We don't recommend this item.

Pot Beans a la Carte

Contains pot beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Rice à la Carte

Contains rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Seasoned Fries

Contains fries, and seasoning. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Black Beans a la Carte

Contains black beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Refried Beans a la Carte

Contains refried beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Shrimp or Fish Taco a la Carte

Contains shrimp, and taco shell. We don't recommend this item.

Burritos a la Carte

Contains chile verde, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Burgers and Sandwiches

House Burger

Contains black angus beef patty, cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles, sesame seed bun, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Club Sandwich

Contains bacon, chicken, crispy bacon strips, lettuce, mayonnaise, toasted bread, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Fiesta Burger

Contains avocado, bacon, black angus patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, sesame bun, salsa, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Build Your Own Burger

Contains black angus patty, and sesame bun. We don't recommend this item.

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

Contains avocado, bread, chicken breast, chipotle sauce, lettuce, onion, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Torta

Contains avocado slices, bean spread, caramelized onions, chipotle sauce, lettuce, telera roll, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Kids Menu

Cheeseburger with French Fries

Contains beef patty, bun, and cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Taco with Rice and Beans

Contains taco shell, and taco filling. We don't recommend this item.

Bean and Cheese Burrito with Rice and Beans

Contains beans, cheese, rice, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Corn Dog and Fries

Contains corn dog, and fries. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Strips and Fries

Contains chicken strips, and fries. We don't recommend this item.

Cheesy Quesadilla with Rice and Beans

Contains cheese, flour tortilla, and rice. We don't recommend this item.

Cheesy Enchilada with Rice and Beans

Contains cheese, enchilada sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Las Fajitas

Served on a hot iron skillet with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomato, set up of rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.

Steak Fajitas

Contains bell peppers, onions, steak, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Fajitas

Contains bell peppers, chicken, onions, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Trio Fajitas

Contains chicken, steak, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Fajitas

Contains bell peppers, onions, shrimp, tomato, and tortillas. We don't recommend this item.

Combo Fajitas

Contains bell peppers, choice of two meats, onions, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Volcanos

Set up of rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas.

Volcano Verde

Contains cheese, chicken, cactus spear, green onions, jalapeno, mild verde sauce, steak, and spicy hot link. We don't recommend this item.

House Volcano

Contains cheese, chicken, cactus spear, green onions, jalapeno, mild red sauce, shrimp, and steak. We don't recommend this item.

Volcano del Mar

Contains cheese, cactus spear, fish, green onions, imitation crab meat, jalapenos, mild and cheesy volcano sauce, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Fresh Salads

Taco Salad

Contains guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and tortilla shell. We don't recommend this item.

Southwest Chicken Salad

Contains avocado, black beans, blackened chicken breast, chipotle dressing, crispy tortilla strips, green salad mix, jack cheddar cheese, olives, and pico de gallo. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Contains avocado, cabbage, chipotle shrimp, cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla, jack cheese, pico de gallo, salad mix, and spicy chipotle ranch dressing. We don't recommend this item.

Grilled Chicken Salad

Contains avocado, blackened chicken breast, cilantro ranch dressing, cucumber, greens, jack/cheddar cheese, red onion, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Chicken Salad

Contains bacon, cheese, chicken strips, green salad, olives, ranch dressing, spinach, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Combinations

Mix and match any of the items. Choose beef or chicken. Served with rice and beans. No substitutions.

3 Item Choice

Contains beef, chicken, and rice. We don't recommend this item.

Item Choice

Contains beef, and chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Item Choice

Contains beef, and chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Steak and Chicken

Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of warm tortillas.

Bistec Encebollado

Contains caramelized onions, mushrooms, New York strips, and tangy sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken or Steak with Shrimp

Contains chicken breast, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Arroz con Pollo

Contains bell peppers, chicken breast, onions, ranchero sauce, rice, and zucchini. We don't recommend this item.

Carne Asada

Contains cheese, enchilada sauce, tortillas, jalapeno toreado, and strip. We don't recommend this item.

Steak Picado

Contains bell peppers, jack cheese, onions, ranchero sauce, top sirloin, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Quesadillas

All quesadillas served with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Shredded Chicken

Contains chicken, cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Asada

Contains avocado, cheese, onions, tomatoes, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Cali Style Quesadilla

Contains avocado, choice of protein, jack/cheddar cheese blend, seasoned fried, spicy chipotle sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Cheese Quesadilla

Contains cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Blackened Chicken

Contains avocado, blackened chicken, cheese, onions, tomatoes, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Shredded Beef

Contains beef, cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Burritos

Served with rice, beans, and sour cream.

Chile Colorado Burrito

Contains beef, cheddar cheese, Chile Colorado sauce, flour tortilla, jack cheese, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Verde Burrito

Contains cheddar cheese, jack cheese, pork shoulder, tortilla, and verde sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Fajita Burrito

Contains bell peppers, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, onions, ranchera sauce, tomato, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Classic Burrito

Contains cheddar cheese, jack cheese, red sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Chimichanga

Contains red sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Muscle Burrito

Contains black beans, chicken breast, guacamole, garden greens, pico de gallo, spinach, and whole wheat tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Specialty Enchiladas

Served with rice, beans, and garnished with sour cream.

Enchiladas de Camarón

Contains cheese, corn tortilla, cream, guacamole, jack cheese, onion, ranchera sauce, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas Suizas

Contains chicken, cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, jack cheese, and tomatillo sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas del Mar

Contains cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, cream, fish fillet, guacamole, imitation crab, jack cheese, shrimp, and white sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas de Chile Verde

Contains cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, pork, and verde sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas Rancheras

Contains chicken, cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, jack cheese, and ranchero sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas Blancas

Contains cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, jack cheese, and white sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas de Mole

Contains chicken, corn tortillas, mole, red onions, and sesame seeds. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas de Chile Colorado

Contains beef, corn tortillas, Colorado sauce, and jack cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Caldos (Soups)

Served with rice, onions, cilantro, and tortillas.

Caldo de Pollo

Contains broth, and chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Caldo de Pescado

Contains broth, and fish. We don't recommend this item.

Caldo de Camarón

Contains broth, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Sopa de Albondigas

Contains broth, and albondigas. We don't recommend this item.

Caldo Siete Mares

Contains broth, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Menudo

Contains broth, and meat. We don't recommend this item.

Caldo de Res

Contains broth, and meat. We don't recommend this item.

Fresh Seafood Favorites

Tostada de Camarón

Contains avocado, corn tostada, cilantro, cucumber, onions, red onion, shrimp, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Campechana

Contains abalone, avocado, baby clams, cilantro, cucumber, imitation crab, onions, octopus, saltine crackers, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Tostada de Ceviche

Contains avocado, ceviche, cilantro, corn tostada, cucumber, lemon juice, onions, red onion, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Aguachiles

Contains avocado, chile sauce, cucumbers, red onions, shrimp, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Coctel de Camarón

Contains avocado, cilantro, cucumber, onions, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Tostada Mixta

Contains abalone, avocado, baby clams, corn tostada, cucumber, imitation crab, lemon juice, octopus, pico de gallo, red onion, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Specialty Platters

Served with rice and beans.

Carnitas Platter

Contains citrus marinated pulled pork. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Colorado

Contains beef, and Colorado sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Sope Platter

Contains chile verde, cotija cheese, lettuce, sour cream, sope, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Taquitos

Contains corn tortillas. We don't recommend this item.

Seafood Combo

Contains choice of fish or shrimp soft taco, corn tortilla, cotija cheese, relish, ranchero sauce, and shrimp enchilada. We don't recommend this item.

Flautas

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Verde

Contains chile verde sauce, and pork shoulder. We don't recommend this item.

Tacos

Two soft tortillas served with rice and beans.

Fresco Tacos

Contains corn tortilla, citrus relish, cotija cheese, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos

Contains beer batter, fish fillet, flour tortilla, cotija cheese, relish, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Mexican Tacos

Contains corn tortilla, pico de gallo, and salsa. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Tacos

Contains cotija cheese, flour tortilla, relish, shrimp, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Blackened Chicken or Fish Tacos

Contains blackened chicken or fish fillet, chipotle sauce, cotija cheese, relish, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Seafood Dinners

El Capitan Platter

Contains battered fish, breaded shrimp, and fries. We don't recommend this item.

Filete a la Plancha

Contains fish fillet, and pico de gallo. We don't recommend this item.

Filete Empanizado

Contains bell peppers, breading, fish, onions, pico de gallo, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Filete con Camarón

Contains bell peppers, fish fillet, onions, pico de gallo, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Pechuga Rellena

Contains cheddar cheese, chicken breast, fish fillet, imitation crab, jack cheese, jalapeño cream sauce, onions, shrimp, spinach, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Relleno del Mar

Contains Anaheim chile, cheddar cheese, fish fillet, imitation crab, jack cheese, jalapeño cream sauce, onions, shrimp, spinach, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Grilled Mango Salmon

Contains mango salsa, and salmon. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimps

Served with rice and beans.

Camarones a la Diabla

Contains onions, shrimp, and spicy sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

Contains garlic butter sauce, onions, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Camarones Rancheros

Contains bell peppers, onions, ranchero sauce, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Camarones a la Plancha

Contains butterflied shrimp, and seasoned fries. We don't recommend this item.

Camarones Playa Azul

Contains bacon, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.