Karina’s Cantina

4.5

4,5

44 reviews

$30 en minder

Mexicaans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

15 mrt 2025

22:30

Vandaag 10 keer gereserveerd

Geschikt voor groepen
Geweldig voor happy hour
Hotspot

Simply entering a Karina’s establishment can be a sensory overload. Images, color, music, exquisite aromas and warm hospitality are surrounded by traditional Mexican figures, art and culture. Specially commissioned portraits of Frida Khalo and many of the superstars of classic Mexican cinema grace the walls of Karina’s. The sounds of Mexico with our engaging Mariachi, especially when singing of lost love, are a portrait of Mexico that our Mexican and American clientele alike delight in. Karina’s was founded on the idea of offering traditional Mexican style family cuisine made with the passion of the founding family to make everyone feel like familia.

For three generations, each member of the Contreras Curiel Family has passionately and diligently worked year round for over three decades to offer a personalized services that make each guest feel at home.

Wherever a Karina’s establishment is found, there will always be a piece of Mexico

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Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Mexicaans, Zeevruchten, Bar/Lounge/Flesverkoop
Openingstijden
di–do 12:00 uur–22:00 uur vr, za 12:00 uur–23:00 uur zo 09:00 uur–22:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(619) 756-7333
Website
http://www.karinasseafood.com/#/welcome/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Contactloos betalen, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Zakelijk casual
Private party faciliteiten
We offer several options for private and semi-private events ranging from 15 guests to 100+.

Locatie
755 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6917
Wijk
Centrum / Gaslamp
Kruispunt
F STREET
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Public transit
We have validation for guests up to 3hrs. for only $12
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Dansen, Entertainment, Genderneutraal toilet, Happy hour, Late avond, Patio/Buiten eten, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn, Zitplek aan de counter

Bacon Wrapped Jumbo ShrimpUS$ 12,00
Stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeño peppers
Camarones EnchiladosUS$ 12,00
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy mango sauce with toasted red chile de árbol
Chicharron de PargoUS$ 35,00
Fried fish nuggets
Shrimp "Miguelito's"US$ 20,00
Spicy grilled unpeeled shrimp
Camarones CucarachaUS$ 20,00
Spicy fried unpeeled shrimp
Pulpo a las BrasasUS$ 25,00
Whole charbroiled octopus with our own zarandeado sauce
Calamar FritoUS$ 16,00
Fried calamari strips
Surf 'n' Turf QuesadillaUS$ 14,00
Rib eye steak, grilled shrimp and cheese in a flour tortilla served with guacamole and sour cream
Molcajete Tradicional #1US$ 19,00
Melted cheese with shrimp, mushrooms, chicken & rib eye steak
Molcajete Tradicional #2US$ 18,00
Melted cheese with shrimp, mushrooms & rib eye steak

Shared Platters

Cold SeafoodUS$ 55,00
Fish Ceviche, Karina's Ceviche, Cameron Cocido Ceviche and 6 mussels with red roasted chile de árbol sauce. Served with tostada shells
Fried SeafoodUS$ 55,00
Breaded Shrimp, Fish Nuggets and Calamari Strips, 6 Beer Battered Oysters, tartar and cocktail sauces, red roasted chile de árbol sauce and guacamole

Frescos

Seared Sesame Ahi TunaUS$ 15,00
On a bed of spinach served with a ginger & jalapeño soy sauce
Mango Jalapeño Tuna SashimiUS$ 15,00
Sliced mango and ahi tuna drizzled with a sweet mango sauce and served with spicy jalapeño soy sauce
Aguacates Rellenos (Stuffed Avocados)US$ 18,00
Avocados stuffed with boiled shrimp, onions, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serrano peppers in a sweet tomato sauce
Aguachile de Camarón O Pulpo (Verde)US$ 20,00
Choice of Shrimp or Octopus marinated in a lime, chile serrano sauce with red onions. Topped with cilantro & cucumbers
Botana de Camarón & Pulpo CocidoUS$ 20,00
Boiled shrimp & octopus in lime juice with cucumbers, red onions & cilantro
Tuna TartareUS$ 18,00
Mango, avocado, roasted red pepper & ahi tuna stack topped with crispy onion, sesame seeds & pickled onion. Served with flour tortilla chips
Oysters on the Half Shell
Freshly shucked raw oysters served on the half shells
- Dozen (12) ForUS$ 24,00
- ½ Dozen (6) ForUS$ 13,00

Seafood Cocktails

CampechanaUS$ 18,50
Shrimp, octopus, scallops & oyster
Coctel de Camarón (Shrimp)US$ 19,00
Coctel de Camarón y PulpoUS$ 18,00
Shrimp & octopus
Jumbo Shrimp Ceviche MartiniUS$ 12,00

Tacos

Add Rice & Beans to Any 2 Tacos $5

Camarón Enchilado
Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
- 2 ForUS$ 9,00
- eachUS$ 6,00
Pulpo Enchilado
Corn tortilla with grilled octopus, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
- 2 ForUS$ 9,00
- eachUS$ 6,00
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Flour tortilla taco with grilled shrimp, cream cheese and serrano peppers wrapped in bacon. Topped with spicy mango and zarandeado sauces
- 2 ForUS$ 11,00
- eachUS$ 7,00
Surf 'n' Turf
Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
- 2 ForUS$ 11,00
- eachUS$ 7,00
Carne Asada
Flour tortillas with thin sliced rib eye topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions
- 2 ForUS$ 9,00
- eachUS$ 6,00
Al Pastor
Marinated pork, grilled pineapple, cilantro & spicy guacamole in a corn tortilla
- 2 ForUS$ 9,00
- eachUS$ 6,00
Pescado
Corn tortilla with grilled or beer battered fish
- 2 ForUS$ 7,00
- eachUS$ 5,00
Camarón
Corn tortilla with grilled or beer battered shrimp
- 2 ForUS$ 9,00
- eachUS$ 6,00
Governador
Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
- 2 ForUS$ 9,00
- eachUS$ 6,00
Langosta (Lobster)
Grilled lobster, cheese, bell peppers and cream sauce in a corn tortilla
- 2 ForUS$ 12,00
- eachUS$ 8,00
Marlín
Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
- 2 ForUS$ 9,00
- eachUS$ 6,00

Ceviches

Ceviche Karina's
Our signature ceviche with chopped shrimp, cucumber, avocado & cilantro in Karina's spicy chile serrano sauce
- PlateUS$ 20,00
- TostadaUS$ 7,00
Pescado
Chopped white fish, onion, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serrano pepper marinated in lime juice
- PlateUS$ 18,00
- TostadaUS$ 6,00
Camarón Cocido
Cooked shrimp, onion, tomato, cilantro & cucumber in a sweet tomato sauce
- PlateUS$ 20,00
- TostadaUS$ 7,00
Ahi Tuna
Fresh ahi tuna marinated in lime juice with red onion, cilantro, cucumber & ginger with sesame oil
- PlateUS$ 20,00
- TostadaUS$ 8,00
Costeño
Lime marinated shrimp ceviche with red onion, cilantro, cucumber, red asado pepper & topped off with a spicy clam sauce
- PlateUS$ 20,00
- TostadaUS$ 7,00
Ceviche Doña Ines
Cooked shrimp in lime juice with mango, jicama, pepino and toasted red chile de árbol
- PlateUS$ 20,00
- TostadaUS$ 7,00
Ahi Poke Tostada
Sushi-grade ahi tuna, sesame oil, sesame seeds and red chili flakes served on a tostada shell with crispy onions, pickled red onions, cilantro and spicy mayo
- 2 Tostadas forUS$ 12,00

Burritos

Add Rice & Beans to Any Burrito $5

Camarón Burrito in Karina's SauceUS$ 12,00
Pescado (Fish)US$ 11,00
Grilled or beer battered
Camarón in Ranchero SauceUS$ 12,00
Carne Asada (Rib Eye Steak)US$ 14,00
Langosta (Lobster)US$ 17,00
Surf & Turf (Steak & Shrimp)US$ 16,00
Bean & CheeseUS$ 7,00
California BurritoUS$ 14,00
Rib eye steak, french fries, cheese, sour cream, guacamole

Mexican Favoritos

Carne AsadaUS$ 21,00
Thin sliced rib eye cooked to perfection and topped with guacamole, cilantro, onions & beans. Served with flour tortillas
Enchiladas SuizasUS$ 19,00
Shredded chicken enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice & black beans
Enchiladas de Camarón & CangrejoUS$ 20,00
Corn tortillas topped with our signature spicy Karina's sauce and filled with crab & shrimp. Served with rice & beans
CarnitasUS$ 19,00
Baked tender pork, accompanied by guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & beans
Fajitas
Shrimp, beef or chicken sautéed with tomatoes, onions & green bell pepper. Served with rice, beans & tortillas
- ChickenUS$ 19,00
- SteakUS$ 20,00
- ShrimpUS$ 20,00
TlalpiqueñaUS$ 21,00
Grilled rib eye steak topped with grilled onions accompanied by a cheese enchilada, beans, guacamole & tortillas
Enchilada & Taco CombinationUS$ 18,00
Shredded chicken enchilada with green tomatillo sauce served alongside a chicken taco in a hard shell with salsa fresca, cheese, lettuce and sour cream accompanied by rice & beans

Shrimp Dishes

Camarones en SalsaUS$ 21,00
Shrimp sauteed in your choice of Zarandeados, Salsa de Ajo, Rancheros or Karina's signature spicy chile poblano sauce and served with rice, salad and tortillas
Camarones EmpanizadosUS$ 21,00
Breaded shrimp served with rice, salad & tortillas
Camarones RellenosUS$ 25,00
Marlin stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon & topped with a white clam sauce. Served with rice, salad & tortillas
Camarones a la Diabla (Deviled Style)US$ 21,00
Sautéed shrimp in an extra spicy red sauce. Served with rice, beans & tortillas

Fish Dishes

Grilled SalmonUS$ 21,00
Grilled salmon with a butter caper sauce. Served with rice & steamed seasonal vegetables
Filete en SalsaUS$ 20,00
Grilled fish topped with your choice of Zarandeados, Salsa de Ajo, Rancheros or Karina's signature spicy chile poblano sauce and served with rice, salad and tortillas
Filete a la Diabla (Deviled Style)US$ 20,00
Grilled fish fillet in an extra spicy red sauce. Served with rice, beans & tortillas
Filete a la VeracruzanaUS$ 20,00
Fresh fillet of fish Veracruzana style with sautéed onion, tomato, garlic & green olives. Served with rice, beans & tortillas
Pescado Frito (Fried Fish)
Fried whole red snapper. Served with rice, salad & tortillas. Prices vary according to weight
- 2 Lb Minimum Per FishUS$ 15,00
Pescado Zarandeado
Whole charbroiled fish marinated in our spicy zarandeado sauce with sautéed onions and vegetables. Served with rice, salad and tortillas. Prices vary according to weight. Please allow 30 minutes to prepare
- 2 Lb Minimum Per FishUS$ 15,00

Specialties

Charbroiled Pulpo y CamaronesUS$ 25,00
Served with guacamole, rice, beans & tortillas
Rib Eye Steak con CamaronesUS$ 30,00
Rib eye steak & 4 jumbo shrimp topped with grilled onions, mushrooms and zucchini. Served with rice
Cielo, Mar y Tierra (Sky, Sea & Land)US$ 25,00
Grilled chicken, rib eye steak & 4 jumbo shrimp. Served with beans & guacamole
Patas de Cangrejo (King Crab)US$ 59,00
Steamed king crab legs. 2lb
Surf 'N' TurfUS$ 40,00
Grilled rib eye steak & lobster tail. Served with guacamole, rice, beans & drum butter
Lonja de PargoUS$ 33,00
Charbroiled fish filet served with sautéed vegetables, rice, salad and tortillas
Langostinos a la PlanchaUS$ 30,00
Grilled prawns. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas
Langosta Puerto NuevoUS$ 60,00
Lobster Puerto Nuevo style. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas

Soups and Salads

Sopa de PescadoUS$ 17,00
Vegetables & fish in a seafood broth
Clam Chowder
- BowlUS$ 10,00
- CupUS$ 7,00
Sopa de CamarónUS$ 18,00
Shrimp & vegetables in a seafood broth
Siete MaresUS$ 20,00
Seven seas soup, a rich seafood broth served with freshly cooked shrimp, octopus, squid, fish, scallops, crab, mussels, clams & vegetables
Ensalada Caesar (Caesar Salad)US$ 10,00

Children's Menu

QuesadillaUS$ 9,00
Flour tortilla with cheese. Served with rice & French fries
Filetitos EmpanizadosUS$ 9,00
Fried fish fillets. Served with rice & French fries
Trocitos de Pollo AsadoUS$ 9,00
Chopped grilled chicken. Served with rice and French fries
Trocitos de Rib Eye AsadoUS$ 10,00
Served with rice and French fries
Bean & Cheese BurritoUS$ 9,00
Served with rice and French fries
Camarones a la PlanchaUS$ 10,00
Grilled shrimp. Served with rice & French fries

Side Orders

GuacamoleUS$ 6,25
BeansUS$ 4,00
RiceUS$ 4,00
Salsa HabaneraUS$ 2,50
Chiles ToreadosUS$ 2,25
Sour CreamUS$ 1,00
Avocado SlicesUS$ 4,00
Tortillas (3)US$ 1,00
Tostada Shells (3)US$ 1,00
Extra Sauce
Zarandeado or Karina's
- 3ozUS$ 2,50
- 6ozUS$ 5,00

Desserts

Tres Leches CakeUS$ 8,00
FlanUS$ 8,00
Guayaba CheesecakeUS$ 8,00
Chocolate Abuelita Mousse CakeUS$ 8,00
CheesecakeUS$ 6,00

Beverages

Drinks

Bottled WaterUS$ 4,00
Fountain DrinksUS$ 4,00
Free refills
Coca-Cola Mexican BottleUS$ 4,25
Sangria BottleUS$ 4,25
Iced TeaUS$ 4,00
Free refills
Sparkling WaterUS$ 4,00
Red BullUS$ 4,00

Aguas Frescas

HorchataUS$ 4,00
Rice water
JamaicaUS$ 4,00
Hibiscus flower water
TamarindoUS$ 4,00
Freshly Squeezed LemonadeUS$ 4,00

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4.5

4,5 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,4Eten
4,2Bediening
4,3Sfeer
4,1Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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44 Reviews

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Allison
Utah5 recensies
5.0
3 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Great for a group dinner! A little loud but fair pricing, great service, and beautiful ambiance! Would visit again
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Brian
New York City3 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 6 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
We had a group of 8 and everyone tried something different. It was very enjoyable. The food was delicious and the staff was fantastic.
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OpenTable gast
Las Vegas4 recensies
3.0
Gegeten op 1 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 1
Karina’s for dinner on a Friday night! We came here with dinner reservations but they gave our table away. They sat us in a private room but there seemed to be confusion as to who our waitress was. Service was just ok, we were forgotten toward the middle of our visit which was during dinner(kind of important I would say). Food was great, drinks were good.
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Nick
San Diego5 recensies
3.0
Gegeten op 23 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 3
Witnessed a server setting up a table and carried 4 glasses in 1 hand with his fingers inside all 4 glasses. Service was very poor…. Server did not regularly check on table. Music was too loud to have a conversation with the person across the table and this was at 7PM… can understand if it’s later for the club crowd but dinner was not pleasant not being able to communicate with people at the table because of the loud music. Overall 3 of of 10. Would not recommend.
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Laura
Philadelphia16 recensies
4.0
Gegeten op 1 november 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
Food and service were terrific. Music was way too loud for 6:30pm. The place was 1/2 empty and the music was cranked up for a full house.
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Andrew
Indiana3 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 20 augustus 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
The service was fantastic. The food was great. Make sure you try the civiche
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JamieM
San Diego4 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 31 mei 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Reserved a table for my bday party of 9. Karina's staff was really accommodating and had our table beautifully set up for our reservation. Instead of their usual music playing they had a live band and singer and they played a great variety of genres. The singer was very entertaining and a great addition to my bday celebration. All of my friends loved the ambiance, food and drinks. Staff was all very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
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briyesmi vip
Las Vegas22 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 21 april 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
It was our first time eating brunch at Karina’s Downtown. The restaurant is well decorated with TVs at the bar. It has a welcoming ambiance. I had the Special chilaquiles and the sampler French toast. The food was delicious and the flights( mimosa & margarita) were good!! I highly recommend this restaurant for the service and food. Thank you to our servers for a great experience!
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NickD vip
San Diego2 recensies
4.0
Gegeten op 7 april 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 5
We ate early so there was not a big crowd and our server still was not friendly or attentive. Great food.
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OpenTable gast
New Orleans / L1 recensie
3.0
Gegeten op 22 maart 2024
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 2
We had a group dinner here during a conference. The food/drinks were good, nice setting, but much like a lot of other restaurants in the gas lamp, it got very loud at 7pm with live music. Not quite a club, no dancing happening, but louddd. The older folks in our group left as quick as possible once that started. Definitely a better place for a group of friends than older work colleagues.
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Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

15 mrt 2025

22:30

Vandaag 10 keer gereserveerd

Bezorg- of afhaalmaaltijden bestellen

755 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6917

Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
F STREET
Wijk
Centrum / Gaslamp
Openingstijden
di–do 12:00 uur–22:00 uur vr, za 12:00 uur–23:00 uur zo 09:00 uur–22:00 uur
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Mexicaans, Zeevruchten, Bar/Lounge/Flesverkoop
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Dress code
Zakelijk casual
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Public transit
We have validation for guests up to 3hrs. for only $12
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Contactloos betalen, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Dansen, Entertainment, Genderneutraal toilet, Happy hour, Late avond, Patio/Buiten eten, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn, Zitplek aan de counter

Website
http://www.karinasseafood.com/#/welcome/
Telefoonnummer
(619) 756-7333
Private party faciliteiten
We offer several options for private and semi-private events ranging from 15 guests to 100+.

Karina’s Cantina

Een tafel reserveren

Bezorg- of afhaalmaaltijden bestellen

Aanvullende informatie

Appetizers

Bacon Wrapped Jumbo ShrimpUS$ 12,00

Camarones EnchiladosUS$ 12,00

Chicharron de PargoUS$ 35,00

Shrimp "Miguelito's"US$ 20,00

Camarones CucarachaUS$ 20,00

Pulpo a las BrasasUS$ 25,00

Calamar FritoUS$ 16,00

Surf 'n' Turf QuesadillaUS$ 14,00

Molcajete Tradicional #1US$ 19,00

Molcajete Tradicional #2US$ 18,00

Shared Platters

Cold SeafoodUS$ 55,00

Fried SeafoodUS$ 55,00

Frescos

Seared Sesame Ahi TunaUS$ 15,00

Mango Jalapeño Tuna SashimiUS$ 15,00

Aguacates Rellenos (Stuffed Avocados)US$ 18,00

Aguachile de Camarón O Pulpo (Verde)US$ 20,00

Botana de Camarón & Pulpo CocidoUS$ 20,00

Tuna TartareUS$ 18,00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Seafood Cocktails

CampechanaUS$ 18,50

Coctel de Camarón (Shrimp)US$ 19,00

Coctel de Camarón y PulpoUS$ 18,00

Jumbo Shrimp Ceviche MartiniUS$ 12,00

Tacos

Camarón Enchilado

Pulpo Enchilado

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Surf 'n' Turf

Carne Asada

Al Pastor

Pescado

Camarón

Governador

Langosta (Lobster)

Marlín

Ceviches

Ceviche Karina's

Pescado

Camarón Cocido

Ahi Tuna

Costeño

Ceviche Doña Ines

Ahi Poke Tostada

Burritos

Camarón Burrito in Karina's SauceUS$ 12,00

Pescado (Fish)US$ 11,00

Camarón in Ranchero SauceUS$ 12,00

Carne Asada (Rib Eye Steak)US$ 14,00

Langosta (Lobster)US$ 17,00

Surf & Turf (Steak & Shrimp)US$ 16,00

Bean & CheeseUS$ 7,00

California BurritoUS$ 14,00

Mexican Favoritos

Carne AsadaUS$ 21,00

Enchiladas SuizasUS$ 19,00

Enchiladas de Camarón & CangrejoUS$ 20,00

CarnitasUS$ 19,00

Fajitas

TlalpiqueñaUS$ 21,00

Enchilada & Taco CombinationUS$ 18,00

Shrimp Dishes

Camarones en SalsaUS$ 21,00

Camarones EmpanizadosUS$ 21,00

Camarones RellenosUS$ 25,00

Camarones a la Diabla (Deviled Style)US$ 21,00

Fish Dishes

Grilled SalmonUS$ 21,00

Filete en SalsaUS$ 20,00

Filete a la Diabla (Deviled Style)US$ 20,00

Filete a la VeracruzanaUS$ 20,00

Pescado Frito (Fried Fish)

Pescado Zarandeado