Restaurant El Achiote

San Diego, CA

Restaurant El Achiote offers great potential options for vegans, including the Frijoles de Olla, Arroz Mexicano, and Ensalada Valle Verde.

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Side of Tomato Slices

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

Side of Pan Tostado

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

Veggie Scramble

Contains Anaheim peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (eggs, egg whites*)[1]. This item may contain butter.

Vegetarian Fajitas

Contains tortillas, and vegetarian filling. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. This item may contain butter. The beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Vegetariano

Contains bell pepper, de la olla beans, guacamole salsa, onions, sour cream, and zucchini. We suggest removing the sour cream. The de la olla beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

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Full Menu

Side Orders

Papas de la Casa

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

Crema Agria

Contains sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Chorizo

Contains ground pork, and marinade. We don't recommend this item.

Sopa

No description available.

Taco

No description available.

Rebanadas de Tomate

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

Quesadilla

Contains jack cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Pan Tostado

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

Huevo al Gusto

Contains egg. We don't recommend this item.

Chiles Toreados

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

Jamón

Contains ham. We don't recommend this item.

Sopa o Ensalada Chica

Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (ensalada?, sopa?)[1].

Frijoles Refritos

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

Crispy Waffle Fries

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

Frijoles

No description available.

Enchilada

No description available.

Un Hot Cake

Contains hot cake. We don't recommend this item.

Tocino

Contains pork bacon. We don't recommend this item.

Queso Jack

Contains jack cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Arroz Blanco

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

Tostada

No description available.

Chille Relleno

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

Omelette

Contains eggs. We don't recommend this item.

Full Omelette

Contains eggs. We don't recommend this item.

Machaca

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

Mollete

Contains cheese, refried beans, and telera bread. We don't recommend this item.

Machaca Sonora

Contains beef, eggs, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Fajitas Vegetarianas

Contains tortillas, and vegetarian filling. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. This item may contain butter. The beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Scrambles

Made with three whole eggs or option to substitute for egg whites.

Con Jamón

Contains ham. We don't recommend this item.

Con Tocino

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

Machaca Sonora

Contains beef, eggs, pico, and ranchera sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Machaca

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

Chorizo

Contains chorizo, and ground pork. We don't recommend this item.

Veggie

Contains Anaheim peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (eggs, egg whites*)[1]. This item may contain butter.

Con Salchicha

Contains pork sausage. We don't recommend this item.

A la Mexicana

Contains jalapeno, onions, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Chilaquiles

Half or full. Deep fried tortilla chips covered with your choice of ranchera red sauce, mole poblano, chipotle cream sauce, green tomatillo sauce, or gantro sauce. Covered with sour cream and melted jack cheese. Option to add cilantro, one egg, shredded chicken, carne asada, two eggs, arrachera (flap meat), or chiles toreados.

No vegan options.

Family Packages

Bistec Ranchero

Contains beef cubes, pico, potatoes, and ranchera sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Arroz Mexicano

Contains bell peppers, carrot, corn, and Mexican white rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Frijoles de Olla

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

Tortillas Precocidas de Harina

Contains flour tortillas. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Machaca

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

Frijoles Refritos

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

Chilaquiles

Contains tortilla chips. We suggest removing the (chipotle cream sauce, green tomatillo sauce?, mole poblano, ranchera red sauce?)[1], the jack cheese, and the sour cream.

Big Burros

Without eggs.

California

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

Carne Asada

Contains guacamole, and top sirloin. We don't recommend this item.

Espadaña

Contains Anaheim pepper, cheese, chipotle cream sauce, and eggs. We don't recommend this item.

Chorizo con Huevo

Contains eggs, and ground pork. We don't recommend this item.

Vegetariano

Contains bell pepper, de la olla beans, guacamole salsa, onions, sour cream, and zucchini. We suggest removing the sour cream. The de la olla beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Machaca

Contains beef, eggs, and pico de gallo. We don't recommend this item.

Lunch Menu

Includes one beverage drink (soda, coffee, or agua fresca). Served from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. After 4:00 pm, bar drinks are not included. Lunch menu available from Monday to Friday.

Talpeño

No description available.

Carne Asada Tacos

Contains carne asada, corn tortillas, and guacamole. We don't recommend this item.

Flautas

Contains cotija cheese, lettuce, ranchera sauce, sour cream, taco shell, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Enchilada

Contains cheese or chicken, red or green sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Torta

Contains bacon, carne asada or chicken breast, guacamole, jack, refried beans, and telera bread. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo Chipotle

Contains chicken breast, and chipotle cream sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Appetizers

Antojo Snack

Contains chicken wings, flour quesadilla, guacamole, mini rolled tacos, and refried beans. We don't recommend this item.

Queso Fundido

Contains Anaheim pepper, chorizo, jack cheese, and mushrooms. We don't recommend this item.

Nachones

Contains carne asada, cheese, chipotle cream sauce, cilantro, corn chips, guacamole, pico, refried beans, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Guacamole

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

Flautiza

Contains beef, cotija cheese, lettuce, ranchero sauce, sour cream, and taco shell. We don't recommend this item.

Carne Asada Fries

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

Achiate Sampler

No description available.

Altitas

No description available.

Kids Breakfast

Mini Burrito

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

Mini Pancakes

Contains bacon, buttermilk pancakes, and egg. We don't recommend this item.

Egg

Contains potatoes, and refried beans. We don't recommend this item.

Flat Griddle

Salmón

Contains Atlantic salmon, butter, and garlic. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo en Mole

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

Puños Colorados

Contains chile colorado sauce, cheese, and flap meat. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo en Chipotle

Contains chicken breast, and chipotle cream sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Fajitas

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

Beef Fajitas

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

Tilapia Fish

Contains garlic butter, and tilapia fillet. We don't recommend this item.

Puños

Contains bacon, cheese, marinate, and onion. We don't recommend this item.

From the Grill

Arrachera Asada

Contains beef flap meat, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Rib Eye con Chilaquiles

No description available.

Pollo a las Brasas

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

Tampiqueña

Contains Anaheim pepper, cheese enchilada, choice of grilled meat, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Rib Eye Steak

Contains rib eye steak. We don't recommend this item.

Add Side of Chilaquiles

Contains chilaquiles. We don't recommend this item.

Antojitos

Lengua

Contains beef tongue, and green tomatillo sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Sopes

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

Enfrijolados

No description available.

Flautas

Contains beef, cotija cheese, lettuce, refried beans, ranchera sauce, rice, sour cream, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Quesadilla Gold

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

Taco Hass

Contains Anaheim pepper, avocado, beef, cheese, and flour tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Relleno

Contains batter, cheese, corn, poblano pepper, ranchera sauce, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

La Torta

Contains bacon, carne asada or shredded beef, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, refried beans, and torta bread. We don't recommend this item.

Tostadas

Contains corn tortillas, cotija cheese, cream and ranchera sauce, lettuce, and refried beans. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas

No description available.

House Sweets

We offer a variety of cakes to indulge everyone's taste! From classics like our New York cheesecake, to specialties like our popular Tres Leches Cake and our Mexican Flan custard cake, you'll find that each one adds an amazing touch to end your wonderful dining experience.

Flan

Contains caramel topping, and custard. We don't recommend this item.

Guava Cheesecake

Contains cheesecake, and guava. We don't recommend this item.

Chocolate Cake

Contains chocolate cake. We don't recommend this item.

Pastel de Queso

Contains cheesecake, and vanilla ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Chocolate Molten

Contains chocolate, and vanilla ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Tres Leches

Contains 3 milks cake, fresh strawberries, rompope mix, and walnuts. We don't recommend this item.

Piña Cheesecake

Contains cheesecake, and pineapple. We don't recommend this item.

Zanahoria

Contains carrot cake, and vanilla ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Omelettes

Half or full. Full omelettes are made with three whole eggs or can substitute for egg whites at an additional cost.

Jamon con Queso

Contains eggs, ham, jack cheese, and ranchera sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Espadaña

Contains Anaheim pepper, chipotle cream sauce, eggs, jack cheese, and mushrooms. We don't recommend this item.

Espinacas con Champiñones

Contains eggs, jack cheese, mushrooms, ranchera sauce, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

El Achiote

Contains avocado, bean cream, cheese, chorizo, eggs, green sauce, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Soups and Salads

All salads are created with our unique mix of market fresh fruit, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, and spinach. Option to add chicken breast or salmon.

Ensalada Valle Verde

No description available.

Ensalada a la Mostaza

No description available.

Tortilla Soup

No description available.

Caldo Tlalpeño

No description available.

Pozole

No description available.

Caldo Norteño

No description available.

Ensalada Ceasar

No description available.

Kids Lunch

Served with refried beans and rice or potatoes.

Pollitos Empanizados

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

Mini Quesadillas

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

Mini Puños

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

Pancakes and More

Pancakes are served from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Option to add cal strips.

Ensalada de Frutas

No description available.

Clasicos 3 Butterilk Pancakes Served with Bacon or Fresh Fruit

No description available.

French Toast

No description available.

Fresas y Nueces

No description available.

Multigrano Pancake

No description available.

Signature Breakfasts

All breakfast items are available with your choice of red sauce, green sauce, moe sauce, chipotle sauce, or cilantro sauce.

Huevos Rancheros

Contains chipotle sauce, corn tortillas, eggs, mole sauce, and ranchera sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Huevos al Gusto

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

Molletazo

Contains chipotle sauce, eggs, green sauce, ham, mollete bread, and refried beans. We don't recommend this item.

Achiote Slam

Contains achiote sauce, chilaquiles, and omelette. We don't recommend this item.

Ranchero Steak

Contains corn tortillas, eggs, green tomatillo sauce, and pepper slices. We don't recommend this item.

Trio Slam

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

Enchiladas Rancheras

Contains cheese, melted cheese, sour cream, and soft tortilla. We don't recommend this item.