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La Cocina de Ricardo - Lake Forest - Place Your Order Online
La Cocina de Ricardo
23522 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
The best Mexican food north of the border.
General Menu
APPETIZERS - PARA ABRIR EL APETITO
Super Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with cheese, Beef, Chorizo, Chicken, Carnitas or Carne Asada. Garnished with guacamole & sour cream.
$7.95
Ceviche De Pescado
A generous portion of fish cooked in lime juice, onions, cilantro, tomatoes and avocado. Served with salsa brava & limes. (Available with shrimp or octopus.) Spicy on request.
$11.95
Choriqueso
A generous portion of melted cheese with chorizo served with tortillas and pickled carrots. (Spicy on request.)
$7.95
Mexican Pizza
A cripsy flour tortilla topped with beans, beef or chicken, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, onions, cilantro and tomatoes. (Jalapenos upon request.)
$7.95
Nachos Grande
Chips, beans, cheese, guacamole, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, (jalapenos upon request). With meat add $2.00.
$7.95
Taquitos
5 corn rolled up taquitos with beef, chicken or potato with guacamole, sour cream & cheese.
$7.95
Ostiones En Su Concha
$7.95
Guacamole Dip
3 sizes.
$6.95
Botanas Dona Alicia
Beef taquitos, Chicken Flautas and Cheese Quesadilla served with guacamole & sour cream.
$9.95
SOUPS - SOPAS Y CALDOS
Cup, Medium and Large Sizes Available: Albondigas, Caldo de Pollo, Caldo de Res, Menudo, Pozole & Sopa Tortilla. All Soups Come With Tortillas Upon Request.
Caldo 7 Mares
Fish, shrimp, crab legs, mussels & octopus soup.
$15.95
Caldo De Camaron
Shrimp broth, with shrimp, zucchini, carrots & cilantro.
$11.95
Caldo De Camaron Y Pescado
Fish, shrimp, zucchini, carrots, cilantro
$12.95
Caldo De Pescado
Fish, zucchini, carrots & cilantro soup.
$11.95
Caldo De Pollo
Chicken soup with vegetables. 3 sizes.
$7.95
Caldo Tlalpeno
Chicken soup with vegetables, melted cheese and avocado slices. 2 sizes.
$7.95
Caldo De Res
Chunks of beef with vegetables. 3 sizes.
$7.95
Pozole
Hominy & pork soup. 3 sizes.
$7.95
Menudo
Tripe. 3 sizes.
$7.95
Tortilla Soup
3 sizes. With chicken upon request.
$7.95
Sopa De Albondigas
Meat ball & vegetable soup. 3 sizes.
$7.95
Birria
Boat meat soup. 2 sizes.
$7.95
COCKTAILS - COCTELES
Coctel De Camarones
Shrimp cocktail with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado & a special sauce. (Hot peppers on request.)
$11.95
Campechana
Shrimp & octopus in cocktail sauce with tomatoes, onions, cilantro & avocado. (Hot peppers on request.)
$15.95
SALADS - ENSALADAS
Ensalada De Pollo
A bed of lettuce, mixed with tomatoes, carrots and topped with jack cheese, avocado and grilled chicken tenders. (Choice of dressing.)
$11.95
Ensalada De Camaron
A bed of lettuce, mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and topped with jack cheese, avocado and grilled shrimp. Choice of dressing.
$13.95
Ensalada Verde
Lettuce, shredded carrots, tomatoes, cheese and dressing.
$3.25
Ensalada A La Lilia
Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cheese, avocado and dressing.
$4.25
COMBINATIONS - COMBINACIONES
Create Your Own. Served with a choice of Refried Beans & Rice, Boiled Beans & Rice, Salad or French Fries.
#1 One Item
Select one item from list.
$7.95
#2 Two Items
Select 2 items from list.
$9.95
#3 Three Items
Select 3 items from list.
$11.95
#4 Four Items
Select 4 items from list.
$13.95
FAJITAS
Sizzling Fajitas
Your choice of Chicken, Fish, Shrimp or Steak. Meat marinated and grilled to perfection with green peppers, onions, tomatoes & red sauce. Served with tortillas and rice & beans. Available without red sauce.
$13.95
Sizzling Fajitas For Two
Your choice of Chicken, Fish, Shrimp or Steak. Meat marinated and grilled to perfection with green peppers, onions, tomatoes & red sauce. Served with tortillas and rice & beans. (Available without red sauce.)
$21.95
PLATILLOS ESPECIALES
Carne Guisada Con Frijoles
Steak strips grilled with onions, tomatoes, peppers & mild red sauce. Served on a bed of boiled pinto beans & tortillas. Served with a cup of tortilla soup.
$11.95
Camarones Con Tequila Y Limon
Shrimp sauteed with tequila, lime & butter seasoned with granulated garlic and cilantro. Served on top of rice. Served with salad or a cup of tortilla soup.
$13.95
PORK SPECIALTIES - ESPECIALIDADES DE PUERCO
All Dishes are Served with Tortillas, a Choice of Beans & Rice, Boiled Beans & Rice (Frijoles De La Olle), Salad Or French Fries. Most dishes can be prepared spicy by request. Add $1.95 for Cup of Soup or Salad. Two size portions (1/2 and full servings) available.
Carnitas Los Gordos
Roasted lean chunks of pork, garnished with onions, jalapenos, cilantro & guacamole, 1/2 order. For 2 $21.95 and Single serving $11.95.
$21.95
Costillas En Chile Colorado
Pork ribs in a mild red sauce.
$11.95
Chile Verde San Clemente
Chunks of pork cooked in a delicious mild tomatillo sauce garnished with cilantro & onions.
$11.95
Pastor A La Lake Forest
Marinated pork served with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro & onions.
$11.95
BEEF SPECIALTIES - ESPECIALIDADES DE RES
All Dishes are Served with Tortillas, a Choice of Beans & Rice, Boiled Beans & Rice (Frijoles De La Olle), Salad Or French Fries. Most dishes can be prepared spicy by request. Add $1.95 for Cup of Soup or Salad. Many items available in 2 sizes (1/2 portions or full size.)
Bistec Picado
Steak strips grilled with onions, peppers & tomatoes & mixed with potatoes in mild red sauce.
$11.95
Lengua En Salsa Verde O Roja
Chunks of tongue cooked in a delicious green tomato or red sauce.
$11.95
Milanesa (Res O Pollo)
Grilled breaded steak or chicken strips garnished with guacamole & slices of fried potatoes.
$11.95
Picadillo De Res
A generous portion of our delicious shredded beef or chicken garnished with onions & cilantro.
$10.95
Plato Proteina Ricardo's Place
Low carb dish. Shredded beef or chicken with veggies topped with melted cheese and 2 eggs. Garnished with lettuce and tomato.
$11.95
Carne Asada
Grilled steak with onions & peppers and garnished with guacamole.
$11.95
Asada Y Camarones Al Ajo
Grilled steak with onions & peppers and shrimp with garlic. Garnished with lettuce, avocado, limes & tomatoes.
$21.95
Calabacitas A La Tano (Res O Pollo)
Zucchini strips burried under a mountain of shreeded beef or chicken, onions, peppers, tomatoes & melted cheese.
$11.95
Carne A La Tampiquena
Grilled steak topped with grilled onions & pasilla peppers. Served with a chicken mole enchilada and garnished with guacamole.
$13.95
Parrillada (Cielo, Mar Y Tierra)
Grilled steak, grilled chicken tenders, shrimp & octopus with garlic. Grilled hot peppers & onions. Served on a hot skillet. (Serves 2 to 3 people.) Garnished with guacamole.
$30.95
SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES - ESPECIALIDADES DE PESCADOS Y MARISCOS
All Dishes are Served with Tortillas, a Choice of Beans & Rice, Boiled Beans & Rice (Frijoles De La Olla), Salad Or French Fries. Most dishes can be Prepared Spicy by request. Add $1.95 for Cup of Soup or Salad. Many items available in 2 sizes (1/2 portions or full size).
Mojarra Frita
Whole fish marinated in a special lime sauce and then fried & garnished with lettuce, avocado slices, limes & tomatoes.
$11.95
Camarones Rancheros
Shrimp pan fried with butter, tomatoes, onions & peppers garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, limes & avocado slices.
$13.95
Filete De Pescado
Filet of fish prepared any style, (Breaded, Ranchero w/Garlic, A la Veracruzana or A la Diabla.) Garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and lime.
$11.95
Pulpo O Camarones A La Diabla
Octopus or shrimp pan fried with butter, hot red sauce, garnished with lettuce, limes, tomatoes & avocado slices.
$13.95
Pulpo O Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
A generous portion of octopus or shrimp pan fried in butter with chunks of garlic. Garnished with lettuce, limes, avocado & tomatoes.
$13.95
Camarones Empanizados
Large breaded shrimp garnished with avocado, lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
$13.95
POULTRY SPECIALTIES - ESPECIALIDADES DE AVES
All Dishes are Served with Tortillas, a Choice of Beans & Rice, Boiled Beans & Rice (Frijoles De La Olla), Salad Or French Fries. Most dishes can be Prepared Spicy By Request. Add $1.95 for Cup of Soup or Salad. Two size portions (1/2 and full servings) available.
Pollo En Salsa Verde
Juicy chicken in a mild tomatillo sauce with onions & peppers.
$11.95
Pollo En Mole
2 pieces of chicken (thigh & leg bone-in) or chicken tenders. Cooked in our delicious mole.
$11.95
Pollo Picado
Strips of tender chicken, tomatoes, onions & peppers topped with melted cheese.
$11.95
Pollo A La Diabla
Chicken tenders sauteed in a hot devil sauce. Garnished with lettuce & tomatoes.
$11.95
BREAKFAST - DESAYUNOS
Served with Tortillas and Rice & Beans or Boiled Beans & Rice (Frijoles De La Olla), or Salad Or French Fries.
Huevos Rancheros
2 sunny side up fried eggs on 2 corn tortillas topped with ranchero sauce.
$7.95
Huevos Con Machaca
Scrambled with beef or chicken, onions, tomatoes, poblano peppers (hot peppers, optional)
$7.95
Huevos Con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with chorizo (hot peppers optional).
$7.95
Huevos Con Jamon
Scrambled eggs mixed with ham.
$7.95
Huevos Divorciados
2 fried eggs served on tortillas with green & red sauce.
$7.95
Huevos A La Mexicana
2 scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes and cilantro. (hot peppers, optional)
$7.95
Omelette Mexicano
Omelet stuffed with enchilada sauce, onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
$7.95
Chilaquiles Rojos O Verdes
Corn chips with sauce, onions, oregano & cheese. With sour cream. (With 2 eggs $2.00 more.)
$7.95
Huevos Con Bistec
Petite steak & 2 fried eggs
$9.95
Huevos A La Diabla
Scrambled eggs mixed with our delicious spicy sauce.
$7.50
TWIN ENCHILADAS - ENCHILADAS GEMELAS
Served with a Choice of Refried Beans & Rice, Boiled Beans & Rice, Salad or Fries.
Enchiladas Pescado O Camaron
Two enchiladas stuffed with fish or shrimp cooked in red sauce with onions. Served with sour cream. Topped with melted cheese, avocado & onions.
$11.95
Enchiladas De Mole
Two enchiladas stuffed with chicken and topped with our mole sauce. Garnished with avocado, sour cream and onions.
$9.95
Enchiladas Suizas
Two chicken enchiladas topped with our delicious red or green sauce. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream.
$9.95
TOSTADAS
Tostadas De Ceviche De Pescado Los Cuates De Mini
Two crispy corn tortillas topped with fish ceviche. Garnished with avocado, limes and salsa brava. (Substitute with octopus or shrimp.)
$9.95
Single Tostada De Ceviche De Pescado
Substitute with octopus or shrimp.
$5.95
Tostadita De Pollo, Carne De Res O Frijoles
Crispy corn tortilla topped with beans & chicken or beef, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, guacamole & sour cream.
$4.25
Taco Salad De Carne
Crispy flour shell filled with beans, beef or chicken, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole & tomatoes.
$8.95
Ole Tostada
Crispy shell filled with beans, any meat topped with melted cheese, sour cream & guacamole & tomatoes
$8.95
TACOS
Beef, Chicken, Potato Or Fish
Crispy corn tortilla, meat, lettuce & cheese
$2.95
Carne Asada Taco
Corn tortillas, meat, cilantro & onions.
$2.95
Birria (Goat Meat)
Corn tortilla, meat, cilantro & onions.
$2.95
Asada (Chicken)
Corn tortilla, meat, lettuce & cheese
$2.95
Carnitas
Corn tortillas, meat, onions, cilantro.
$2.95
Al Pastor
Corn tortillas, meat, cilantro & onions
$2.95
Lengua (Beef Tongue)
Corn tortilla, meat, cilantro & onions.
$2.95
Rosarito
Corn tortilla, breaded fish, cabbage, tomato & cilantro.
$2.95
Camaron
Corn tortilla, shrimp, cabbage, tomatoes & cilantro.
$3.95
BURRITOS
Wet, Add $1.75. With Beans & Rice Add $2.50.
Chile Verde Burrito
Flour tortilla, beans, Green pork, onions & cilantro.
$6.95
Carne Asada Burrito
Flour tortilla, beans, chopped steak with onions & peppers. Salsa fresca on request.
$6.95
Grande
Flour tortilla, beans, beef or chicken, topped with enchilada sauce, melted cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
$7.95
Surfer
2 Flour tortillas, beans, rice, beef or chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, cheese & sour cream. Salsa on request.
$6.25
Machaca Con Heuvos Burrito
Flour tortilla, beef or chicken with eggs, onions, peppers, tomatoes & beans.
$6.95
Mr. Shrimp or Mrs. Fish
Flour tortilla, rice, Shrimp or Fish cooked with onions, cilantro, tomatoes, cabbage and (hot peppers on request).
$11.95
Pastor Burrito
Flour tortilla, beans, Pork, onions & cilantro.
$6.50
Beef or Chicken Burrito
Flour tortilla, beans & meat.
$6.95
Carnitas Burrito
Flour tortilla, beans, carnitas, onions, cilantro. (Jalapenos & salsa fresca on request.)
$6.95
Bean & Cheese or Ambrosio
Flour tortilla, beans & cheese. (Or beans, rice & cheese burrito.)
$3.95
Veggie Burrito
Flour tortilla, beans, rice & cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole & sour cream.
$6.95
Chorizo Con Heuvos Burrito
Flour tortilla, chorizo, eggs & beans.
$8.25
Chimichanga
Fried burrito with beef, chicken or pork. Served with guacamole, sour cream & cheese.
$8.25
Lengua Burrito
Flour tortilla, beans, Beef Tongue, onions & cilantro.
$7.95
CHILD'S PLATES - PARA LOS NINOS
Choice of Taco, Burrito, Enchilada, 2 Taquitos or Quesadilla
Beef or chicken, served with beans & rice or french fries. (Includes soda from the fountain.)
$4.95
Milanesa De Pollo (Available with Steak or Fish)
Chicken fingers, served with beans & rice or french fries. (Includes soda from the fountain.)
$5.95
MEXICAN HOT SANDWICHES - TORTAS
Carne Asada Torta
Bread, beans, steak, lettuce, tomato (jalapenos upon request), & guacamole
$6.95
Carnitas Torta
Bread, beans, carnitas, lettuce, (jalapenos upon request), & guacamole.
$6.95
Torta De Jamon Y Queso
Bread, beans, ham, jack cheese, lettuce, (jalapenos upon request) tomatoe & guacamole.
$6.95
Beef or Chicken
Bread, beans, meat, lettuce, (jalapenos upon request) tomato & guacamole.
$6.95
Milanesa Torta
Bread, beans, breaded steak or chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, (jalapenos upon request) & guacamole.
$6.95
Torta Ahogada
Carnitas torta with a side of hot spicy sauce.
$6.95
A LA CARTE - A LA CARTA
Chile Relleno
$4.25
Tamale
Beef, chicken or pork.
$3.25
Jalapenos
$1.00
Sour Cream
$1.00
Sope
Beef, chicken or pork.
$3.25
Pico De Gallo
$1.75
Enchilada
Beef, chicken, pork or cheese.
$3.25
Beans & Rice
$4.00
Baby Guacamole
$1.50
Avocado
$1.50
Papas Fritas (French Fries)
$2.50
Chiles El Jefe (Fried Onions & Peppers)
$2.25
Chips & Salsa
$1.75
DESSERTS - POSTRES
Bunuelos
Flour chips with cinnamon & sugar
$3.25
Flan Casero
Homemade flan
$3.50
Churros
$3.25
DRINKS - REBIDAS
Refrescos
Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pink lemonade, Root Beer, Iced Tea
$1.95
Aguas Frescas
Choice of Horchata, Jamaica, Pina Colada, Tamarindo & Fresca.
$1.95
Cafe O Te Caliente (Hot Tea)
$1.95
Cafe O Chocolate Caliente (Hot Chocolate)
$3.00
Jugos Y Refrescos Embotellados
Choice of Jugo de naranja natural or Jugo de nino
$3.50
Catering
Family Packs
Paper Goods Supplied By Request.
#1 Family Pack ~ Catering
Tray of 12 Tacos, Enchiladas, Mini-Chimichangas or Tamales, 32oz. Beans, 32oz. Rice, 24oz. Salsa Fresca and 1/2 Tray Chips. Full or 1/2 Order.
$40.00
#2 Family Pack ~ Catering
5lbs. Carnitas, Carne Asada, Shredded Beef or Chicken, 2 dozen Tortillas, 32oz. Beans, 32oz. Rice, 24 oz. Guacamole, 24oz. Salsa Fresca and 1/2 Tray Chips. Full Order or 1/2 Order.
$75.00
Party Trays
A La Carte. Paper Goods Supplied By Request.
Tray of 12 Tacos ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken, Potato, Fish or pork.
$25.00
Tray of 6 Tacos ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken, Potato, Fish or pork.
$15.00
Tray of 20 Taquitos ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken, Potato or Pork. Served with Guacamole & Sour Cream.
$25.00
Tray of 10 Taquitos ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken, Potato or Pork. Served with Guacamole & Sour Cream.
$15.00
Tray of 12 Mini Chimichangas ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken or Pork. Served with Guacamole & Sour Cream.
$25.00
Tray of 6 Mini Chimichangas ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken or Pork. Served with Guacamole & Sour Cream.
$15.00
Tray of 12 Enchiladas ~ Catering
Green or Red
$25.00
Tray of 6 Enchiladas ~ Catering
Green or Red
$15.00
Tray of 12 Tamales ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken or Pork (Chile Verde). Topped with Salsa and Cheese
$25.00
Tray of 6 Tamales ~ Catering
Beef, Chicken or Pork (Chile Verde). Topped with Salsa and Cheese
$15.00
Tray of 12 Chile Rellenos ~ Catering
Cheese
$35.00
Tray of 6 Chile Rellenos ~ Catering
Cheese
$20.00
Bulk Packaging ~ Catering
Meat ~ Catering
Carnitas, Shredded Beef or Chicken. 10lbs, 5 lbs or 1 lb.
$80.00
Rice & Beans ~ Catering
60, 30 or 10 Servings or Less
$60.00
Salsa Fresca ~ Catering
1 Gallon, Quart or 24 oz.
$20.00
Tomatillo ~ Catering
1 Gallon, Quart or 24 oz.
$20.00
Salsa Brava ~ Catering
1 Gallon, Quart or 24 oz.
$35.00
Guacamole ~ Catering
1 Gallon, Quart or 24 oz.
$40.00
Chips ~ Catering
Full Tray, 1/2 Tray or Bag
$20.00
