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Taleo Grill
3309 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
Taleo's chips and guacamole are made to order, the freshest you will ever have. Everything is made from scratch, including the tamales and sauces.
Lunch
Appetizers
Quesadilla
Fresh flour tortillas griddled with cheese and your choice of beef, chicken or pork.
$10.00
Queso Fundido
Melted Cotija and Reggiano cheeses with roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms and chorizo served with fresh-made tortilla chips.
$9.00
Tuna Tostar
Diced sushi-grade tuna drizzled with wasabi cilantro soy on fresh ciabatta toast.
$14.00
Sopes
Sampler of toasted masa "boats" with pork carnitas, beef rib meat and chicken. Topped with thin sliced cabbage, tomato and Mexican crema.
$11.00
Ceviche
Sushi-grade halibut, baby shrimp, scallops and calamari marinated in citrus with a touch of serrano.
$12.00
Guacamole
Fresh avocado, finely minced red onion, lime juice, serrano peppers and cilantro.
$10.00
soups
Tortilla Soup
$5.00
Albondigas
$5.00
Fideo
$5.00
Lentil
$5.00
Black Bean
$5.00
Pozole
$5.00
Roasted Corn
$5.00
Arroz Con Pollo
$5.00
Salads
Mixed Greens
Beautiful hand-selected greens tossed with Sweet 100 tomatoes, mushrooms, yellow bell peppers, carrots and house-made croutons.
$7.00
Spinach Salad
Fresh baby leaf spinach tossed in a balsamic bacon vinaigrette with mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, candied pecans and goat cheese.
$10.00
Caesar
Locally grown romaine lettuce tossed with chipotle Caesar dressing, home-made croutons, sprinkled with crumbled queso cotija. With chicken add four dollars.
$10.00
Ensalada Taleo
Mixed greens, spinach, orange segments, radishes, dried blueberries and jicama in a roasted garlic-herb dressing with either grilled salmon or chicken. Add $3 for nY Strip steak.
$14.00
Roasted Chicken Salad
Local greens, hearts of palm, asparagus and avocado in a tequila vinaigrette topped with pecans and cilantro.
$14.00
Ahi Tuna Salad
Pan-seared tuna with mixed greens, oven roasted tomatoes and herb-roasted potato wedges. Tossed in avocado vinaigrette.
$16.00
Cabo Salad
Taleo's twist on the classic Cobb salad served with whole BBQ chicken breast.
$14.00
Sandwiches and Tortas
Served with choice of fries or mixed green salad.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast glazed with smokey apple chipotle barbecue sauce. Melted Monterrey Jack cheese, leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes and caramelized onions.
$11.00
Taleo Cheeseburger
CAB freshly ground and grilled to order. Jalapeno Jack cheese, leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes and pickles.
$11.00
Carnitas Torta
Served on a warm telera roll. Leaf lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, queso fresco and chipotle mayo.
$11.00
Fish Sandwich
Spicy, fresh white fish with red onions, Mexican coleslaw and tomatoes served on a toasted egg bun.
$13.00
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Served on a toasted egg bun, topped with leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes and a spicy poblano mayo.
$11.00
New York Steak Torta
Tender sliced steak on a toasted telera roll topped with leaf lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and melted Monterrey Jack cheese.
$14.00
Side Dishes
Mexican-style Rice
$4.00
Cilantro Lime Rice
$4.00
Epazote-Flavored Black Beans
$4.00
Frijoles Charros
$4.00
Nopalitos (Sauteed Baby Cactus)
$4.00
Today's Fresh Vegetable
$4.00
Sauteed Spinach
$4.00
Individual Guacamole
$4.00
Corn Tortillas
$2.00
Flour Tortillas
$2.00
Classic Entrees
Featured Soft Tacos
Today's soft tacos served with pico de gallo, roasted tomatillo sauce, Mexican rice and frijoles charros.
$11.00
Fajitas
Tender chicken breast sauteed with tri-colored peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Served with guacamole, escabeche, Mexican Rice and frijoles charros. Flour or corn tortillas. For steak or shrimp, add two dollars.
$14.00
Beef Enchiladas
Slow roasted, hand-pulled rib meat with a mild guajillo sauce served with cilantro lime rice and frijoles charros.
$14.00
Chicken Enchiladas Mole
Seasoned, roasted chicken enchiladas topped with house-made red mole served with nopalitos and cilantro lime rice.
$12.00
Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas
Vegetarian enchiladas in a yellow mole served with black beans and cilantro lime rice.
$12.00
Enchiladas Suizas
Traditional enchiladas filled with hand-pulled roasted chicken, topped with a tomatillo sauce, served with cilantro lime rice and frijoles charros.
$12.00
Chile Relleno
Classic stuffed and battered chile relleno filled with spinach, mushrooms and cheese. Served with Mexican rice and nopalitos.
$10.00
House-Made Tamales
Two pork carnitas tamales made of fresh masa topped with mild guajillo sauce and served with sauteed spinach and frijoles charros.
$14.00
Carne Asada
Grilled prime marinated nY strip steak with pico de gallo, grilled onions, habanero salsa and guacamole. Served with Mexican rice and frijoles charros.
$18.00
House Specialties
Mole Poblano
One-half roasted chicken served in an authentic red mole served with Mexican rice and nopalitos.
$16.00
Tacos al Carbon
Two tacos filled with grilled filet mignon, topped with roasted pepper rajas, and served with guacamole, escabeche, frijoles charros and Mexican rice.
$16.00
Carnitas
Chef Jose's family recipe of house-made tender pork carnitas caramelized to perfection served with Mexican rice and frijoles charros. Flour or corn tortillas.
$19.00
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Sweet shrimp sauteed with garlic, tomatoes, white wine and cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice and today's fresh vegetable.
$19.00
Pescado del Dia
House filleted daily, grilled fresh fish topped with vegetable salsa and served with cilantro lime rice.
$20.00
Smokey Apple Chipotle Chicken
Grilled double chicken breast glazed with a spicy apple chipotle barbecue sauce. Served with today's fresh vegetables and cilantro lime rice.
$16.00
Filet Mignon Estilo D.F.
Ten ounce Certified Angus Beef filet grilled to your specification in a chipotle peppercorn sauce served with cilantro lime rice and today's fresh vegetable.
$34.00
Red Snapper or Salmon Verzcruz
Grilled in a brothy Veracruzano sauce including capers and olives, served with cilantro lime rice and today's fresh vegetable.
$16.00
Potres
Flan
$8.00
Pastel de Tres Leches
$8.00
Chocolate Cake with Cajeta
$10.00
Seasonal Sorbet
$8.00
Taleo Kids
Each entree includes Mexican rice and black beans, a small drink, and dessert.
Kids Quesadilla
Beef, Chicken or Cheese.
$7.00
Kids Taquitos
Beef or Chicken
$7.00
Kids Enchilada
Beef, Chicken or Cheese.
$7.00
Kids Grilled Fresh Fish
$7.00
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
$7.00
Taleo Kids Burger
With or without cheese and served with rice and beans or fries.
$7.00
Dinner
Platillos Pequenos
Crab Cakes
Golden, crispy pan-seared Maryland lump crab cakes with a light vanilla-mango sauce.
$16.00
Ceviche
Sushi-grade halibut, baby shrimp, scallops and calamari marinated in citrus with a touch of serrano.
$14.00
Queso Fundido
Melted Cotija and Reggiano cheeses with roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms and chorizo served with fresh-made tortilla chips.
$10.00
Tuna Tostar
Diced sushi-grade tuna drizzled with cilantro wasabi soy on fresh ciabatta toast.
$15.00
Quesadilla
Fresh flour tortillas griddled with cheese and your choice of beef, chicken or pork.
$10.00
Guacamole
Fresh avocado, finely minced red onion, lime juice, serrano peppers and cilantro.
$10.00
Shrimp Cocktail
Sweet jumbo Gulf shrimp tossed in a traditional cocktail sauce with a horseradish kick and diced avocados, Saltines on the side.
$16.00
Flautas
Tender seasoned chicken rolled in flour tortillas. Guacomloe, sour cream and pico de gallo.
$12.00
Sopes
Sampler of toasted masa "boats" with pork carnitas, beef rib meat and chicken. Topped with thin sliced cabbage, tomato and Mexican crema.
$16.00
Sopas
Tortilla Soup
$5.00
Albondigas
$5.00
Fideo
$5.00
Lentil
$5.00
Black Bean
$5.00
Pozole
$5.00
Roasted Corn
$5.00
Arroz Con Pollo
$5.00
Ensaladas
Mixed Greens
Beautiful hand-selected greens tossed with Sweet 100 tomatoes, mushrooms, yellow bell peppers, carrots and house-made croutons.
$8.00
Spinach Salad
Fresh baby leaf spinach tossed in a balsamic bacon vinaigrette with mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, candied pecans and goat cheese.
$12.00
Caesar
Locally grown romaine lettuce tossed with chipotle Caesar dressing, home-made croutons, sprinkled and crumbled queso cotija. With chicken add four dollars.
$11.00
Ensalada Taleo
Mixed greens, spinach, orange segments, radishes, dried blueberries and jicama in a roasted garlic-herb dressing with either grilled salmon or chicken breast. nY Strip steak, add $3 dollars.
$15.00
Roasted Chicken Salad
Local greens, hearts of palm, asparagus and avocado in a tequila vinaigrette topped with pecans and cilantro.
$15.00
Ahi Tuna Salad
Pan-seared tuna with mixed greens, oven roasted tomatoes and herb-roasted potato wedges. Tossed in avocado vinaigrette.
$17.00
Cabo Salad
Taleo's twist on the classic Cobb salad served with whole BBQ chicken breast.
$14.00
Classicos
Beef Enchiladas
Slow roasted, hand-pulled rib meat with a mild guajillo sauce served with cilantro lime rice and frijoles charros.
$15.00
Chicken Enchiladas Mole
Seasoned, roasted chicken enchiladas topped with house-made red mole served with nopalitos and cilantro lime rice.
$15.00
Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas
Enchiladas in a yellow mole served with black beans and cilantro lime rice.
$15.00
Enchiladas Suizas
Traditional enchiladas filled with hand-pulled roasted chicken, topped with a tomatillo sauce, served with cilantro lime rice and frijoles charros.
$15.00
Chile Relleno (Limited Availability)
Classic stuffed and battered chile relleno filled with spinach, mushrooms and cheese. Served with Mexican rice and nopalitos.
$15.00
Fajitas
Tender chicken breast sauteed with tri-colored peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Served with guacamole, escabeche, Mexican Rice and frijoles charros. Flour or corn tortillas. For steak or shrimp, add two dollars.
$16.00
Smoked Apple Chipotle Chicken
Grilled double chicken breast glazed with a spicy apple chipotle barbecue sauce. Served with today's fresh vegetables and cilantro lime rice.
$18.00
Today's House-Made Tamales (Limited Availability)
Two pork carnitas tamales made from fresh masa topped with mild guajillo sauce served with sauteed spinach and frijoles charros.
$14.00
Especialidades Del Mar
King Salmon Salvaje
Grilled wild King Salmon simply seasond with salt and pepper. Topped with a spicy-tangy chile-mango salsa. Served with puree de papas and grilled asparagus.
$28.00
Yucatan-Style Halibut
Halibut filleted in-house, grilled and served on mango-vanilla sauce topped with tropical macadamia salsa. Served with Grandma Simona's warm rice salad and grilled asparagus.
$28.00
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Sweet shrimp sauteed with garlic, tomatoes, white wine and cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice and today's fresh vegetable.
$21.00
Red Snapper or Salmon Verzcruz
Grilled in a brothy Veracruzano sauce including capers and olives, served with cilantro lime rice and today's fresh vegetable.
$19.00
Ahi Tuna Steak
Pan Seared, Panko-encrusted sushi-grade tuna topped with cilantro-ginger soy. Served over puree de papas and asparagus.
$28.00
Trucha Al Mojo Ajo
Idaho Rainbow trout perfectly grilled and topped with a rich garlic-white wine sauce. Served with cilantro lime rice and vegetable of the day.
$19.00
Sea Scallops
Pan-seared, bacon-wrapped jumbo sea scallops set in a mellow chipotle-peppercorn sauce. Served with puree de papas and calabacitas.
$28.00
Shrimp Enchiladas
Sauteed Gulf shrimp, vegetables, red onions and garlic rolled in corn tortillas. Topped with Chef Jose's traditional sweet and savory yellow mole and served with cilantro-lime rice.
$17.00
Fish Sandwich
Spicy, fresh white fish with red onions, Mexican coleslaw and tomatoes served on a toasted egg bun.
$15.00
Los Otros
Mexican-style Rice
$4.00
Cilantro Lime Rice
$4.00
Epazote-Flavored Black Beans
$4.00
Frijoles Charros
$4.00
Nopalitos (Sauteed Baby Cactus)
$4.00
Puree de Papas
$4.00
Sauteed Spinach
$4.00
Today's Fresh Vegetable
$4.00
Individual Guacamole
$4.00
Corn Tortillas
$2.00
Flour Tortillas
$2.00
Roasted Corn
$4.00
Grandma Simona's Rice Salad
$4.00
Calabacitas
$4.00
Potres
Flan
$8.00
Pastel de Tres Leches
$8.00
Chocolate Cake with Cajeta
$10.00
Seasonal Sorbet
$8.00
Platos Distintivos
Tacos al Carbon
Two tacos filled with grilled filet mignon, topped with roasted pepper rajas, served with guacamole, frijoles charros and Mexican rice.
$17.00
Carne Asada
Grilled prime marinated nY strip steak with pico de gallo, grilled onions, habanero salsa and guacamole. Served with Mexican rice and frijoles charros.
$21.00
Pork Ribs
Slow roasted and grill finished Danish baby back ribs in a chipotle barbecue sauce. Served with puree de papas and today's fresh vegetable.
$24.00
Taleo Cheeseburger
CAB freshly ground and grilled to order. Jalapeno Jack cheese, leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes and pickles.
$14.00
Carnitas
Chef Jose's family recipe of house-made tender pork carnitas caramelized to perfection, served with Mexican rice and frijoles charros.
$21.00
Filet Mignon Estilo D.F.
Ten ounce Certified Angus Beef filet grilled to your specification in a chipotle peppercorn sauce served with puree de papas and today's fresh vegetable.
$34.00
Mole Poblano
One-half chicken seasoned and roasted, in an authentic red mole served with Mexican rice and nopalitos.
$18.00
New York Steak Torta
Tender sliced steak on a toasted telera roll topped with leaf lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and melted Monterrey Jack cheese.
$16.00
Taleo Kids
Each entree includes Mexican rice and black beans, a small drink, and dessert.
Kids Quesadilla
Beef, Chicken or Cheese.
$7.00
Kids Taquitos
Beef or Chicken
$7.00
Kids Enchilada
Beef, Chicken or Cheese.
$7.00
Kids Grilled Fresh Fish
$7.00
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
$7.00
Taleo Kids Burger
With or without cheese and served with rice and beans or fries.
$7.00
Catering
Our Most Popular Catering Packages
Any catering package that includes chafing dishes will incur a $50.00 set up fee.
Taco Bar ~ Per Person
Tacos:
Slow roasted beef rib meat, oven roasted chicken and grilled vegetables with flour and corn tortillas.
Salsa Bar:
Chile de arbol salsa, roasted spicy salsa, pico de gallo, roasted tomatillo salsa served with fresh chips.
Condiments:
Sour cream, shredded jack cheese and shredded cabbage.
Extras & Desserts:
You can add salad, side dishes and dessert from our complete a la carte section.
10 Order Minimum
$13.50
Cold Sandwiches & Wraps Boxed Lunch ~ Per Person
24 Hour notice Required
Choice of Blackened Chicken Wrap, Roasted Chicken Avocado Club Sandwich, Grilled Vegetable Sandwich or Crispy Chicken Sandwich served with Mixed Green Salad and herbed garlic vinaigrette.
10 Order Minimum
$10.00
Torta Platter
Includes a variety of signature tortas including Roasted Chicken Avocado Club, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, Chicken Wrap and Roast Beef Sandwich. You can add salad, side dishes and dessert from our complete a la carte section.
$80.00
Taco & Enchilada Bar ~ Per Person
Salad:
Mixed Baby Greens Salad.
Taco & Enchilada Bar:
Slow Roasted Beef Rib Meat, Oven Roasted Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Chicken & Beef Enchiladas, Frijoles Charros, Mexican Rice and Flour & Corn Tortillas.
Salsa Bar:
Chile de Arbol Salsa, Roasted Spicy Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa served with Fresh Chips.
10 Order Minimum
$20.00
Taco & Enchilada Bar Grande ~ Per Person
Includes Fresh Guacamole, Queso Fundido, Chicken Taquitos and Mixed Baby Geens Salad.
Taco & Enchilada Bar:
Slow Roasted Beef Rib Meat, Oven Roasted Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Chicken & Beef Enchiladas, Frijoles Charros, Mexican Rice and Flour & Corn Tortillas.
Salsa Bar:
Chile de Arbol Salsa, Roasted Spicy Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Served with Fresh Chips.
Condiments:
Sour Cream, Shredded Jack Cheese and Shredded Cabbage.
Fruit Platter:
Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Berries by Chef Jose Acevedo.
10 Order Minimum
$25.00
A La Carte
Minimum of 10 Orders. Prices for Each Order.
Chips & Salsa ~ Per Person
10 orders Minimum
$1.50
Taquitos ~ Per Person
10 Order Minimum
$2.00
Tamales ~ Per Person
Pork carnitas house-made tamales made of fresh masa topped with mild guajillo sauce.
10 Order Minimum
$3.00
Sopes ~ Per Person
Toasted masa "boats" with pork carnitas, beef rib meat or chicken. Topped with thin sliced cabbage, tomato and crema.
10 order Minimum
$2.00
Shrimp Cocktail ~ Per Person
10 Order Minimum
$3.00
Chips, Guacamole & Salsa ~ Per Person
10 order Minimum
$3.00
Tortilla Soup ~ Per Person
10 Order Minimum
$3.00
Enchiladas ~ Per Person
Choice of slow roasted, hand-pulled beef rib meat, seasoned roasted chicken or vegetarian style.
10 Order Minimum
$4.00
Tacos ~ Per Person
Choice of Chicken, Fish or Pulled Beef
10 Order Minimum
$4.00
Tacos Al Carbon ~ Per Person
Taco filled with grilled filet mignon, topped with roasted pepper rajas.
10 Order Minimum
$6.00
This & That
Chile De Arbol Salsa ~ Per Gallon
1 Gallon. Does not include chips.
$20.00
Roasted Spicy Salsa ~ Per Gallon
1 Gallon. Does not include chips.
$20.00
Pico De Gallo ~ Per Gallon
1 Gallon. Does not include chips.
$20.00
Guacamole ~ Per Gallon
1 Gallon. Does not include chips
$50.00
Mexican Rice ~ Pan
2 Sizes: Half Pan - Serves 20, and Full Pan - Serves 40
$20.00
Cilantro Lime Rice ~ Pan
2 Sizes: Half pan - serves 20, and Full pan serves 40
$20.00
Frijoles Charros ~ Pan
2 Sizes: Half Pan - serves 20, Full Pan - serves 40
$20.00
Black Beans ~ Pan
2 Sizes: Half Pan - serves 20, Full Pan - serves 40
$20.00
Carnitas ~ Pan
2 Sizes: Half pan - serves 20, Full pan - serves 40. Chef Jose's family recipe of house-made tender pork carnitas caramelized to perfection.
$60.00
Pastel De Tres Leches ~ Platter
Includes seasonal berries. Serves 30
$70.00
Fruit Platter ~ Per Person
Seasonal Item
30 Order Minimum
$2.50
A La Carte Salads
Minimum of 10 Orders. Prices for Each Order.
Mixed Baby Greens ~ Per Person
Hand-selected greens tossed with Sweet 100 tomatoes, mushrooms, yellow bell peppers, carrots & croutons. Choice of dressing.
10 Order Minimum
$4.00
Caesar Salad ~ Per Person
Locally grown romaine lettuce tossed with chipotle Caesar dressing, house-made croutons and crumbled queso cotija.
10 Order Minimum
$5.00
Caesar Salad with Chicken ~ Per Person
Locally grown romaine lettuce tossed with chipotle Caesar dressing, house-made croutons, crumbled queso cotija and chicken.
10 Order Minimum
$7.00
Roasted Chicken Salad ~ Per Person
Local greens, hearts of palm, asparagus and avocado in a tequila vinaigrette topped with pecans & cilantro.
10 Order Minimum
$8.00
Ensalada Taleo ~ Per Person
Mixed greens, spinach, orange segments, radishes, dried blueberries and jicama in a roasted garlic-herb dressing with either grilled salmon or nY strip steak.
10 Orders Minimum
$10.00
