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Authentic Mexican Flavors with a Coastal Touch.

Menu

At Olitas Cantina & Grille you’ll enjoy the best of coastal Mexican flavors—fresh ceviche, classic tacos and enchiladas, seafood specialties, and plenty of options for every taste.



SALSAS

SALSAS

$5.50 EACH...TRY 3 FOR $10... TRY ALL 5 FOR $14



Avocado Crema

Very Mild

$5.50

Avocado Crema

Habanero Tomato Salsa

Spicy!

$5.50

Habanero Tomato Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

Medium

$5.50

Tomatillo Salsa

Chile de Árbol Chipotle Salsa

Medium - Spicy

$5.50


Chipotle Tomato Salsa

Medium

$5.50




BOCADILLOS Y APERITIVOS



LOBSTER EMPANADAS

Golden, crispy empanadas filled with tender lobster meat, lightly seasoned for a perfectly balanced, rich, and savory bite.

$19

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
LOBSTER EMPANADAS

GUACAMOLE*

Fresh, zesty, and made to order. Market Price Large

Small

$10


Large

$15

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
GUACAMOLE*

SOPA DEL DÍA

Today's chef inspired soup.

Cup

$10


Bowl

$15


Raw Vegetable Plate*

Crisp carrot sticks, jicama sticks, and cucumber slices served with fresh lime wedges and avocado crema.

$16

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Raw Vegetable Plate*

NACHOS*

House fried tortilla chips topped with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and melted cheddar cheese.

House fried tortilla chips topped with r

$20


Add chicken, asada, beef, pastor, or car

$26

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
NACHOS*

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI *

Golden fried calamari served with cocktail and tartar sauces.

$24

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI *

OLITAS CRAB CAKES

Golden crab cakes with fresh chiles and corn, served with lime-cilantro butter.

$24

OLITAS CRAB CAKES

CEVICHE* ▲

A refreshing mix of raw shrimp, scallops, and squid marinated in fresh lime juice with peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

$24

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CEVICHE* ▲

CÓCTEL DE CAMARONES*

Shrimp in a zesty chili-tomato broth with avocado, cucumbers, onions, and cilantro.

$24

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CÓCTEL DE CAMARONES*

APPETIZER SAMPLER

A trio of favorites: crab cake, ceviche, and guacamole with nachos.

$24

APPETIZER SAMPLER

Menudo

Traditional Mexican soup prepared with tender beef tripe and a rich red chile broth. Served with onion, cilantro, lime, and warm tortillas.

$15

Menudo

Clam shower soup

reamy New England-style clam chowder prepared with tender clams and potatoes.

$12

Clam shower soup



Ensaladas



HOUSE SALAD

Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and creamy avocado. Served with your choice of dressing.

with shrimp, grilled chicken, or tender

$19


carne asada

$22


BEET SALAD

$16

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
HOUSE SALAD

BEET SALAD

Organic baby greens paired with chipotle-candied walnuts and creamy Sonoma goat cheese. Finished with roasted organic beet slices and a roasted garlic vinaigrette.

$18

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
BEET SALAD

CAESAR SALAD

Crisp romaine hearts tossed with Reggiano parmesan and garlic-ancho chile croutons.

with carne asada, blackened fish, grille

$19


Add your choice of carne asada, blackene

$25

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CAESAR SALAD

CHIPOTLE CAESAR SALAD

Our homemade Caesar dressing infused with smoky chipotle and roasted garlic, tossed with Reggiano parmesan and ancho-chile croutons.

with carne asada, blackened fish, grille

$19


Add your choice of carne asada, blackene

$25

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CHIPOTLE CAESAR SALAD

ENSALADA OLITAS

Organic mixed greens with ripe tomatoes, crisp jicama, creamy avocado, and a tangy tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with your choice of carne asada, blackened fish, grilled chicken, or grilled shrimp.

Add seared Ahi tuna seared rare

$26


Add seared Ahi tuna seared rare

$29

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
ENSALADA OLITAS

TAMARIND QUINOA SHRIMP SALAD

Served with fresh papaya and crisp jicama, tossed in a tangy tamarind dressing.

$25

Mariscos
Mariscos
TAMARIND QUINOA SHRIMP SALAD



Tostadas



TOSTADA STACK

Your choice of fresh ceviche or Ahi tuna seared rare, layered with black bean and papaya salsa. Served with organic baby greens and dressed with our signature tamarind vinaigrette.

$24

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
TOSTADA STACK

REFRIED FIESTA TOSTADA

Your choice of tender meat asada, pork, beef, chicken, or pastor served on a crispy tostada layered with refried beans, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, creamy avocado, queso fresco, and tomatillo salsa.

$18

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Pescado
Pescado
REFRIED FIESTA TOSTADA

Tostada CEVICHE

A refreshing mix of raw shrimp, scallops, and squid marinated in fresh lime juice with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. $24 Gluten Free Gluten Free

$24

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Tostada CEVICHE

REFRIED FIESTA TOSTADA

Your choice of carne asada, pork, shredded beef, chicken, or pastor served on a crispy tostada layered with refried beans, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, creamy avocado, queso fresco, and tomatillo salsa.

$18

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
REFRIED FIESTA TOSTADA



Quesadillas



CHEESE QUESADILLA

Melted shredded or roasted cheeses inside a warm flour tortilla.

Melted shredded or roasted cheeses insid

$16


Add shredded chicken, or shredded beef

$20


Add pastor, asada or carnitas

$22

CHEESE QUESADILLA

FAJITA QUESADILLA

Sautéed onions and peppers with fajita seasoning, shredded Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and your choice of grilled chicken or carne asada.

Sautéed onions and peppers with fajita s

$18


choice of grilled chicken or carne asada

$24

FAJITA QUESADILLA

LOBSTER QUESADILLA

A golden flour tortilla filled with shredded cheeses and sweet Maine lobster. Served with a rich lobster dipping sauce.

$36

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
LOBSTER QUESADILLA

SURF & TURF QUESADILLA

Tender carne asada and succulent Maine lobster with melted cheeses in a grilled flour tortilla. Served with our signature lobster dipping sauce.

Market Prece

$26

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
SURF & TURF QUESADILLA

SHRIMP SINCRONIZADA

A grilled flour tortilla layered with melted cheese and sautéed shrimp, filled with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and pickled jalapeños, then toasted until golden. Served with creamy chipotle sauce and fresh pico de gallo.

$25

SHRIMP SINCRONIZADA



Tacos



STREET TACOS

Three authentic soft tacos with your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, asada, pastor, or carnitas. Topped with diced onion, cilantro, tomatillo salsa, rice, and your choice of beans.

$28

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
STREET TACOS

TACOS OLITAS

Three soft tacos with your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, or carnitas, served with cabbage, cheese, salsa ranchera, rice, and your choice of beans. Substitute with pastor or asada.

choice of shredded chicken, shredded bee

$26


Pastor or Asada

$28

Local Favorite
Local Favorite

Specials

Tacos Olitas

$28
TACOS OLITAS

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN TACOS

Three soft tacos with guacamole, cabbage, cheeses, salsa ranchera, rice, and black beans.

$25

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN TACOS

BLACKENED FISH TACOS

Blackened Red Cod with ancho-chipotle slaw.

$27

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
BLACKENED FISH TACOS

FRIED SHRIMP TACOS

Fried shrimp with diced onions, cilantro, cabbage, and sour cream.

$26

FRIED SHRIMP TACOS

GRILLED AHI TACOS

Grilled ahi seared rare, topped with lettuce, salsa verde, and fresh papaya salsa.

$29

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
GRILLED AHI TACOS

LOBSTER TACOS

Lobster with ancho-chipotle slaw. Topped with avocado.

$27

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
LOBSTER TACOS

BAJA TACOS

Beer-battered red cod with cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli.

$27

BAJA TACOS



Enchiladas

Served with rice and your choice of refried pinto beans or vegetarian black beans.



ENCHILADAS OLITAS

Your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese enchiladas with red enchilada sauce.

$25

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
ENCHILADAS OLITAS

CRAB AND SHRIMP

Rock shrimp and crab, sautéed with celery, onions, and peppers in tomatillo salsa.

Two Enchiladas

$27


Three Enchiladas

$29

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CRAB AND SHRIMP

VEGETARIAN

Butternut squash, potatoes, red and green peppers, onions, and celery wrapped in corn tortillas, topped with roasted red pepper cream sauce.

$25

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
VEGETARIAN



House Specials

House Specials

Savor the best of Olitas with sizzling fajitas, tender chile rellenos, hearty burritos, and flavorful shrimp dishes. Each plate is crafted with fresh ingredients and bold coastal flavors.



SUNSET SURF & SIRLOIN

Center-cut sirloin grilled to your preferred doneness, paired with a butter-poached lobster tail and succulent shrimp. Served with roasted asparagus and crispy potato wedges.

$58

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Mariscos
Mariscos
SUNSET SURF & SIRLOIN

SIRLOIN WITH PORT WINE REDUCTION

Center-cut sirloin steak served with creamy au gratin potatoes and roasted asparagus, finished with a rich port wine reduction.

$36

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
SIRLOIN WITH PORT WINE REDUCTION

CAMARONES A LA MEXICANA WITH RED CHILE RISOTTO

Pan fried shrimp sautéed in savory chipotle-infused tomato butter, served with creamy red chile risotto.

$29

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CAMARONES A LA MEXICANA WITH RED CHILE RISOTTO

CITRUS SHRIMP WITH RED CHILE RISOTTO

Pan fried shrimp with garlic, butter, and a bright touch of fresh lemon, lime, and orange juice. Served with red chile risotto.

$29

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
CITRUS SHRIMP WITH RED CHILE RISOTTO

CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO

Pan fried shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter sauce and seasoned with fresh lime and herbs. Served with rice and your choice of beans

$29

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free

BISTEC RANCHERO

Grilled steak with Anaheim peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with rice and your choice of beans. Substitute with chicken or shrimp if desired.

$29

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free

SUPER BURRITO

A giant flour tortilla filled with roasted chicken, shredded beef, carnitas, or vegetarian black beans. Served with rice, beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce.

$21

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
SUPER BURRITO

SALMON AL PIMIENTO ASADO

Succulent Canadian salmon, lightly seasoned and grilled, finished with a roasted bell pepper sauce. Served with Mexican white rice with corn and carrots, plus green beans with a zesty cilantro-lime touch.

$29

SALMON AL PIMIENTO ASADO

CHILES RELLENOS

Roasted pasilla chiles stuffed with jack cheese, battered, and lightly fried. Topped with tomato sauce. Served with rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas.

$25

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
CHILES RELLENOS

PORK VERDE

Slow cooked pork simmered in spicy green sauce. Served with rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas.

$26

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
PORK VERDE

CHILES RELLENOS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Fresh roasted pasilla chiles stuffed with goat cheese and butternut squash. Served with blue corn polenta cakes, black beans, and chipotle cotija cream sauce.

$28

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
CHILES RELLENOS WITH GOAT CHEESE

FAJITAS

Your choice of chicken breast, carne asada, or shrimp fajitas. Served sizzling with sautéed onions and assorted peppers, rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas.

$29

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
FAJITAS

FAJITAS COMBINATION PLATE

Your choice of chicken breast, carne asada, or shrimp fajitas. Served sizzling with sautéed onions and assorted peppers, rice, beans, and your choice of tortillas.

$29

Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Local Favorite
Local Favorite
Mariscos
Mariscos
FAJITAS COMBINATION PLATE

COMBINATION PLATE

Choose from: beef, chicken, or cheese enchilada; chile relleno; beef, chicken, vegetarian, or carnitas taco. Served with rice and beans.

2 ITEMS

$25


3 ITEMS

$29

Local Favorite
Local Favorite
COMBINATION PLATE

GRILLED MEX BURGER

Grilled beef patty topped with pepper jack cheese, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and grilled onions, finished with smoky chipotle aioli. Served with grilled jalapeños and French fries.

$22

GRILLED MEX BURGER



DESSERTS - POSTRES

THE SWEET SIDE OF OLITAS Complete your coastal dining experience with one of our irresistible desserts, inspired by the traditional flavors of Mexico and prepared with an Olitas twist. EL LADO DULCE DE OLITAS Completa tu experiencia frente al mar con uno de nuestros irresistibles postres, inspirados en los sabores tradicionales de México y preparados con el toque especial de Olitas.



FLAN CASERO CON CHOCOLATE

Silky house-made vanilla custard topped with golden caramel and a delicate chocolate drizzle.

$14

FLAN CASERO CON CHOCOLATE

Mexican Churros

$14

Mexican Churros

Olitas Style Mexican Cheesecake Olitas

$14

Olitas Style  Mexican Cheesecake Olitas

Olitas Caramelized Flan

$14

Olitas Caramelized Flan

ALL SEAFOOD CHOICES ARE RATED "GOOD" OR "BEST" BY THE MONTEREY BAY SEAFOOD WATCH.

ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE VEGETARIAN AND/OR VEGAN.

NO SEPARATE CHECKS. A 20% GRATUITY IS ADDED TO TABLES OF SIX OR MORE.

“Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.”

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