El Palmar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Palmar, a hidden gem of Mexican cuisine nestled in Marina, CA. Renowned for its homemade corn tortillas and authentic flavors, El Palmar offers an extensive menu that caters to every palate. Vegetarians will delight in options like the Two Chile Rellenos and Artichoke Enchiladas, whereas meat lovers can savor the irresistible Carne Asada Tacos and Camarones a la Diabla.
- Appetizers: Indulge in cheesy Quesadillas or Fresh Oysters with a zesty salsa.
- Combos: Delight in combinations like Sope, Enchiladas, and Tostada for a well-rounded feast.
- Taco Tuesday: A favorite, featuring $2 tacos and free chips and salsa, offers amazing value!
From the moment you enter, the cozy ambiance invites you to relax and enjoy a culinary experience that evokes the heart of Mexico. El Palmar proves that great food need not come with a hefty price tag.
Appetizers
Small Nachos
Topped with beans, cheese, our tomato salsa and sour cream
Quesadilla
Two flour tortillas filled with melted cheddar and jack cheese, topped with tomatillo salsa, guacamole, tomato salsa and sour cream. Choice of cheese, chicken, shredded beef or crane asada
Ostiones
Fresh oysters on the half shell with salsa fresca
Sope, Enchiladas Y Tostada
Sope, Chicken Salad Tostada Y Carne Asada Taco
Sope Y Enchilada
Sope Y Chile Relleno
Chile Verde Y Chile Relleno
Combinations
Vegetarian Specials
Two Cheese Enchiladas
Burrito
Stuffed with beans, rice, cheese and topped with guacamole and tomato sauce
Two Sopes With Guacamole
Two Chile Rellenos
Two Artichoke Enchiladas
Sope And Enchilada
Sope And Taco
Sope And Tostada
Burrito
Stuffed with chile verde, rice and beans
Chile Relleno
Served with rice and beans
Artichoke Enchilada
Served with rice and beans
Lunch Specials
Main
Burrito Supreme
A flour tortillas filled with your choice of grilled chicken, carne asada or chile verde, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa. Covered with green sauce
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with grilled chicken breast, Parmesan cheese and croutons, tossed in a Caesar dressing
Sandwiches
Grilled chicken or steak sandwich. Served with a fresh garden salad or french fries
Hamburger
Served with a fresh garden salad or french fries
Flour Tortillas (2)
Handmade Corn Tortillas
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Side Order
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Sope
Taco
Tostada
Enchilada
Chile Relleno
Chile Verde
A La Carta
Burrito
Rice And Beans
Carne Asada
Chicken
Shredded Beef
Fresh Garden Salad
A mix of lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms and shredded carrots
Tomato Salad
Tomatoes, Feta cheese, red onion with basil and Italian dressing
Salads
House Favorites
Fajitas
Choice of chicken or beef, sauteed with red and green bell peppers and onions
Fajitas Deluxe
Mix of prawns and chicken and beef
Enchiladas
Two rolled tortillas stuffed with your choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato-onion salsa, sour cream and cheese
Chicken Mole
Homemade Mexican Mole red sauce served over a fresh, lender chicken breast
Sopes
Two fresh handmade corn tortillas deep-fried, then stuffed with shredded beef, shredded chicken or guacamole, topped with tomato-onion salsa, sour cream and cheese
Chile Verde
Tender chunks of pork, served with our special green sauce
Tamales
Choice of chicken or pork, served with shredded lettuce, fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Tostadas De Pollo
Shredded chicken sauteed in a red tomato sauce, served on a deep-fried tortilla, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato-onion salsa, sour cream and cheese
Tacos De Carne Asada
Three Corn tortillas filled with tender pieces of fresh barbecued-to-perfection marinated steak and topped with tomato salsa, served with chopped tomato, onion and cilantro on a bed of shredded lettuce
Carne Asada
Served with a salsa ranchera or your favorite sauce
Filet Mignon
Served with a red wine sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
New York Steak
Served with a red wine sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetable
Pozole
Fresh cooked hominy simmered with tender pieces or pork (on the bone, traditional style) in a Mexican red gravy, topped with lettuce, tomato-onion salsa and a lemon wedge. Does not include rice and beans
Flautas
Three deep-fried con tortillas filled with chicken or beef, served with guacamole and sour cream
Pork Loin (10 Oz)
Served with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Pork Chops (11 Oz)
Topped with barbecue sauce and sauteed onions, served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Wednesday- Meat Loaf
mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Friday Special- Pork Ribs
served with rice and beans or french fries
Saturday And Sunday- Mexican Menudo
Especial El Palmar
An exquisite combination for teo, including marinated skirt steak, brolled prawns, broiled snapper and today's special ceviche
Crab Enchiladas
Two enchiladas stuffed with crab and topped with a green sauce
Swordfish
Brolled with a red bell pepper, chile and a tomato-tomatillo salsa
Scampl Prawns
Served with sauteed mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes and fresh garlic
Salmon
Marinated in Teriyaki sauce
Deep- Fried Prawns
Served with your choice of caesar fries or fries or rice and beans
Camarones A La Michoacana
Sauteed prawns with fresh garden vegetables, simmered in a cilantro-garlic butter sauce
Snapper Fillet
Broiled and prepared with a special sauce
Jumbo Prawns
Brolled with chile butter and a tomato-tomatillo salsa
Barco De Camarones
A crispy flour tortilla filled with avocado-tomatillo tomato sauce and gulf prawns
Tacos De Huachinango
Two fresh handmade corn tortillas filled with brolled red snapper, topped with tomatillo salsa and salsa fresca
Fresh Ceviche Tostada
Seafood or fish marinated with fresh juices, cilantro and green onion
Coctel De Camarones
Cooked prawns in a zesty seafood broth with bits of fresh avocado, cucumber, and cilantro. Does not include rice and beans
Camarones A La Diabla
Shrimp sauteed in a spicy guajillo red sauce
Camarones Rancheros
Shrimp, red and green belt peppers, onions and tomatoes and salsa ranchera, ail sauteed in a cilantro-garlic butter sauce
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Shrimp sauteed with white wine and garlic butter sauce
Calamari Steak
Lightly breaded and deep-fried. Served with your choice of Caesar fries or Caesar fries or Caesar salad
Steak Ranchero
Charbrolled skirt steak cut into strips with red and green bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, all sauteed in a cilantro-garlic butter sauce and salsa ranchera
Seafood Specials
Dessert
Flan
Sundae
Creme Brulee
Apple Tart
Bread Pudding
Sorbet
Natural Fruit Juices
Mango, Guava and Orange