Puesto La Jolla Menu:

Sides
Herb Lime Rice $5
Traditional Black Beans $5
classically prepared with epazote, sofrito & queso fresco
Esquite $10
steamed with epazote & cilantro, grilled corn, chile, lime, queso Cotija, crema
Carnitas | Grilled Shrimp
Salmon Creek Farms pork | guajillo shrimp
Happy Hour
Perfect Margaritas $9
Dine-in only
Puesto drafts $5
Dine-in only
Wines by the glass $7
Dine-in only
Snacks & Shares
CHIPS & MOLCAJETE SALSA (V) $6
Upgrade to Chefs salsa bar (four house-made salsas) (V) +$2
POTATO TAQUITOS $16
corn tortilla, queso fresco, guacamole, salsa fresca, sesame black garlic chile oil (GF, V)
CHICKEN TAQUITOS $18
flour tortilla, queso fresco, guacamole, crema, tomatillo-árbol salsa, sesame black garlic chile oil
CHICHARRONES $16
crackling pork, chile, lime (GF)
SHRIMP GOBERNADOR QUESADILLA $18
flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, Mexican shrimp, poblano, pickled red onion, jalapeño salsa
CRISPY TUNA QUESADILLA $18
flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, smoked yellowfin, guajillo chile, Valentina crema
Guacamole & Ceviche
CLASSIC | PUESTO PERFECT | FIESTA | NOGADA $13 | $15 | $15 | $15
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange (GF, V+) | classic + Parmigiano-Reggiano (GF) | classic + roasted peppers, tahini, chile oil (GF, V+) | classic + pomegranate, mango pico de gallo, chile de árbol, candied walnuts (GF, V+, N)
PASSIONFRUIT & MANGO SHRIMP CEVICHE $18
Mexican shrimp, passionfruit, mango, avocado, sesame black garlic chile oil (GF)
CHE VERDE $18
line-caught fish, cucumber, serrano, radish, avocado, peanuts (GF, P, N)
Taco of the Month
CHICKEN AL PASTOR $9
crispy melted cheese, braised free range Jidori chicken, hibiscus & chipotle tinga, avocado, piña habanero pico
TAMARINDO SHRIMP $10
crispy shrimp, tamarindo-chile sauce, classic guacamole (GF)
BAJA FISH $10
Puesto beer battered local line-caught fish, shredded cabbage, classic guacamole, crema, Morita salsa
FILET MIGNON $10
crispy melted cheese, marinated filet mignon, avocado, spicy pistachio serrano salsa (N)
CARNITAS $8
crispy melted cheese, traditionally braised Salmon Creek Farms pork, tomatillo salsa, avocado (GF)
SHORT RIB QUESABIRRIA $9
crispy melted cheese, Jalisco salsa, pickled radish, classic guacamole (GF)
MUSHROOM $9
crispy melted cheese, garlic braised seasonal mushrooms, pickled onions, stone fruit serrano salsa, hearts on fire (GF, V)
VERDURAS $8
crispy melted cheese, rajas, tatume squash, papas, corn & tomato, nopales, avocado, jalapeño, zucchini blossom (GF, V)
Salads
CHOPPED $17
radicchio, kale, candied walnuts, corn, tomato, avocado. Parmigiano-Reggiano, house vinaigrette
CAESAR $17
gem lettuce, kale, Parmigiano-Reggiano, sourdough croutons, Calabrian chile, crunchy seeds
Plates
VERDURAS $20
rajas, tatume squash, papas, corn & tomato, garlic braised seasonal mushrooms
CARNITAS $22
traditionally braised Salmon Creek Farms pork
GRILLED SHRIMP $26
guajillo shrimp
Shooters
MEXICAN CANDY SHOTS $10
Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, chamoy, fresh lime, habanero with choice of WATERMELON / MANGO / PINEAPPLE
PINEAPPLE PICKLEBACK $12
shot of Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila served alongside pickled pineapple & poblano brine
CARAJILLO SHOOTER $12
layered shot of chilled Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, espresso liqueur & Licor 43
Specialty Cocktails
PALOMA $18
Cimarron blanco tequila, Fever Tree grapefruit soda, fresh lime
PINK LEMON DROP $18
Grey Goose vodka, pomegranate, fresh lemon
PASSIONFRUIT MULE $18
Wheatley vodka, passionfruit, cucumber, fresh lime. Fever Tree ginger beer
OLD FASHIONED $18
Buffalo Trace bourbon, bitters, sugar, nothing else
MOJITO $16
Puestos aged white rum blend by Ed Hamilton, mint, fresh lime, sparkling water
Tequila
EL TESORO $15
CASCAHUÍN TAHONA $22
PATRÓN $20
Reposado
EL TEQUILEÑO GRAN RESERVA $24
Reposado
4 COPAS $22
Añejo
OCHO $22
Añejo
EL TESORO PARAD $36
Extra Añejo
TEARS OF LLORON $58
Extra Añejo
Margaritas
PUESTO PERFECT $16
Pueblo Viejo reposado tequila, fresh lime, organic agave nectar
MANGO MARGARITA $18
El Tequileño reposado tequila, mango, fresh lime
HOT SAUCE $17
Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, pineapple juice, cucumber, fresh lime, habanero
CADILLAC $20
Siete Leguas blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime
SERRANO MARGARITA $18
El Velo blanco tequila, fresh lime, serrano, yuzu
GUAVA MARGARITA $20
Patrón blanco tequila, guava, fresh lime, almond cordial
CUCUMBER MARGARITA $18
Arette blanco tequila, cucumber, fresh lime
WATERMELON MARGARITA $17
Verde Amarás mezcal, watermelon, fresh lime
COCONUT MARGARITA $18
El Tequileño reposado tequila, coconut, fresh lime
Cervezas
ESTO CLARA $9
Nonal Mexican style light lager thats clean & refreshing.
STO AMBER $9
ed beer with subtle bitterness & a smooth, refreshing finish.
O NEGRA $9
rk Mexican style lager with a balanced finish.
IPA $9
o & malt varieties with every batch.
RFECT PILSNER $9
pilsner with bitterness and a dusting of dry hops.
ABRA $9
bock beer.
CT MICHELADA $12
made clamato, chamoy, mango, fresh lime
64OZ GROWLER $32 | $22
Refill any growler with us for
More Food, Beverages & Desserts
Taco Tuesday $2.5 off Tacos | $5 Puesto drafts
3:00pm – close, Dine-in only
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