El Cortez Mexican Restaurant
Laguna Niguel, CA
Top Picks
Bean & Cheese
Contains sauce, flour tortilla, cheese, and beans. We suggest removing the cheese. The mexican beans, and sauce may be non-vegan.
Tostada
Contains tomato, sour cream, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, cheese, and a choice of corn tostada shell, or flour tostada shell. We suggest removing the cheese, and sour cream. The refried beans may be non-vegan.
Burrito
Contains flour tortilla, cheese, and bean. We suggest removing the cheese. The mexican beans may be non-vegan.
Cortez Salad
Contains tomato, lettuce, green peppers, dressing, cheese, carrots, avocado, and a choice of shrimp, chicken, or steak. We suggest removing the cheese.
Rice
Contains rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Full Menu
A La Carte
Rice
Contains rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Tortillas
Contains a choice of corn tortillas, or flour tortillas. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Refried Beans
Contains refried beans. This item may contain lard.
French Fries
Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Side of Guacamole
Contains tomato, salt, onion, lime, and avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Salads and Soups
Option to add corn tortillas or flour tortillas to any bowl of soup.
Tostada
Contains tomato, sour cream, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, cheese, and a choice of corn tostada shell, or flour tostada shell. We suggest removing the cheese, and sour cream. The refried beans may be non-vegan.
Cortez Salad
Contains tomato, lettuce, green peppers, dressing, cheese, carrots, avocado, and a choice of shrimp, chicken, or steak. We suggest removing the cheese.
House Salad
Contains tomato, lettuce, dressing, cheese, carrots, and avocado. We suggest removing the cheese.
Starters
Nachos Cortez
Contains tortilla chips, sour cream, refried beans, mild sauce, jalapeños, guacamole, and cheese blend. We suggest removing the cheese, and sour cream. The refried beans may be non-vegan.
Molly's Beans
Contains verde salsa, cheese, and beans. We suggest removing the cheese. The mexican beans may be non-vegan.
Chips & Salsa
Contains salsa, and corn tortilla chips. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Papas Gringos
Contains tomatillo salsa, potatoes, jalapeños, and cheese. We suggest removing the cheese.
Guacamole Fresco
Contains tomatoes, onions, guacamole, ground serrano peppers, and cilantro. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Burritos
Our burritos are booming and bursting with flavor. All burritos are smothered in our homemade sauce, prepared with beans, and topped with melted cheese. Option to remove beans and add extra meat.
Bean & Cheese
Contains sauce, flour tortilla, cheese, and beans. We suggest removing the cheese. The mexican beans, and sauce may be non-vegan.
Kids Menu
Children under 12. Served with traditional Mexican rice and refried beans or french fries.
Burrito
Contains flour tortilla, cheese, and bean. We suggest removing the cheese. The mexican beans may be non-vegan.
Lunch Combos
Our combinations include traditional Mexican rice and refried beans. Option to add shrimp to a soft taco or enchilada.
Crispy Taco
Contains lettuce, crispy taco shell, cheese, and a choice of ground beef, chicken, potato, or shredded beef. We suggest removing the cheese, and mexican rice. The refried beans may be non-vegan.
Desserts
No vegan options.
On The Bun
No vegan options.
Seafood
A unique blend of seafood and Mexican flare. These dishes are made to reflect their traditional history and exceptional flavor.
No vegan options.
Sizzling Fajitas
Marinated and grilled to perfection! Includes corn tortillas or flour tortillas, traditional Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole. Option to add shrimp.
No vegan options.
Delicious Decisions
Our combinations include traditional Mexican rice and refried beans or pot beans. Option to add a cup of soup or a house salad to any combination. Option to add shrimp to a soft taco or enchilada.
No vegan options.
Lunch Specials
11am to 3pm. Includes traditional Mexican rice and refried beans or pot beans.
No vegan options.
Enchiladas
Includes traditional Mexican rice and refried beans or pot beans.
No vegan options.
El Cortez Specialties
Our specials are cherished family recipes passed down from generation to generation. We are proud to share them from our family to yours. Includes traditional Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of corn tortillas or flour tortillas.
No vegan options.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily until 3pm. Breakfast after 3pm. Your choice of two sides: traditional Mexican rice, refried beans, or breakfast potatoes. All dishes are served with corn tortillas or flour tortillas.
No vegan options.
