Esmeralda Grill Menu

748 E Chatham St STE J, Cary, NC 27511
  • Appetizers

    • App Quesadilla

      Four tortillas with cheese, grilled onions and peppers. Served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
      $8.99
    • App Chicken Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and green onions.
      $12.99
    • App Fresh Guacamole

      Fresh avocado, onions, tomatoes, Serrano peppers, cilantro, fresh lime juice. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
      $8.99
    • App Cheese Dip

      Melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar and White Cheddar cheese, served with nacho chips.
      $6.99
  • Antojitos

    • Tostadas

      Three fried tortillas, topped with slow braised chicken, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cheese and jalapenos.
      $12.99
    • Taquitos

      Five deep-fried rolled tacos, filled with slow-braised chicken, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, sour cream, avocado and jalapenos.
      $9.99
    • Empanadas

      Three corn tortillas filled with slow-braised chicken. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, onion, cheese, jalapeno and avocado. Optional to be only cheese with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, etc.
      $12.99
    • Enchiladas

      Four slow-braised chicken enchiladas, your choice of red mole or green sauce. Served with lettuce, onions, sour cream and cheese.
      $13.99
    • Huaraches

      Two thick handmade tortillas stuffed with refried beans then topped with your choice of chicken, beef or pork. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and avocado.
      $12.99
    • Sopes

      Three thick fried flour tortillas topped with your choice of meat. Served with lettuce, sliced tomato, grilled onions, sour cream, avocado, jalapenos and cheese.
      $12.99
    • Chiles Rellenos

      Deep-fried Poblano pepper filled with chicken picadillo (ground chicken with diced tomatoes, onions, potatoes and carrots), and fresco cheese, covered with flour and battered eggs, served with tomato sauce and rice.
      $12.99
  • Soups | Sopas

    • Menudo

      $15.99
    • 7 Mares

      Seafood soup.
      $17.99
    • Caldo De Camarones

      Shrimp soup.
      $15.99
    • Caldo De Res

      Beef soup.
      $15.99
    • Caldo De Pollo

      Chicken soup. (The caldo de pollo does take 40 minutes)
      $13.99
    • Chicken Soup With 4 Taquitos

      $18.99
  • Salads

    • Mexican Salad

      Grilled chicken topped with tomato slices, black beans, fresh corn,mixed greens, iceberg lettuce with our lemon dressing, garnished with avocado, crispy tortilla chips and queso fresco.
      $15.99
  • Tacos

    • Asada | Grilled Steak Taco

      Topped with onion and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Pollo | Chicken Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Al Pastor | Marinated Pork Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Carnitas | Pork Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Cachete | Cheek Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Buche | Pork Stomach Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Barbacoa | Braised Beef Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Chorizo | Braised Beef Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Tripa | Beef Tripe Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Lengua | Beef Tongue Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Taco Platter

      Three tacos served with rice and beans, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Tacos Quesabirrias With Consome

      Three tacos filled with our delicious tender barbacoa and melted mozzarella cheese topped with onions and cilantro. Served with delicious barbacoa broth garnished with onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.
      $14.99
  • Tortas

    • Al Pastor | Marinated Pork Torta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Asada | Grilled SteakTorta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Pollo | Chicken Torta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Milanesa | Breaded Beef Or Chicken Torta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $15.99
    • Jamon Y Queso Blanco Torta

      Ham and white cheese. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Chorizo Con Jamon Torta

      Ham and Mexican sausage. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Salchicha Y Jamon Torta

      Ham and hot dog sausage. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Cubana Torta

      Ham,hot dog sausage, pork, egg and cheese. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $15.99
  • Burritos

    • Al Pastor | Marinated Pork Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Asada | Grilled Steak Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Pollo | Chicken Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Buche | Pork Stomach Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Barbacoa | Braised Beef Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Chorizo | Mexican Sausage Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Chorizo Con Huevo Burrito

      Mexican sausage and egg. All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Jamon Con Huevo Burrito

      Ham and eggs. All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
  • Fajitas

    • Chicken Fajitas

      Grilled chicken breast marinated in special red sauce. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $14.99
    • Steak Fajitas

      Marinated steak. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $16.99
    • Tejanas Fajitas

      Shrimp, steak and chicken, Served with lettuce, guacamole, sauce and sour cream. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $19.99
    • Veggie Fajitas

      Bell peppers, tomatoes, Nopal cactus, grilled zucchini, cilantro and handmade tortillas. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $14.99
  • Platillos

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, salad and pico de gallo. All platillos are served with an order of three handmade tortillas.
      $16.99
    • El Trio Perfecto

      The perfect trio. Grilled steak, chicken breast and marinated pork. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
      $17.99
    • Molcajete

      Grilled steak, chicken, pork, shrimp, cactus, hot sauce, melted cheese, salad, guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
      $19.99
    • Carne Enchilada

      Grilled marinated pork with dried red peppers and herbs. Served with rice, beans,lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $14.99
    • Pollo A La Plancha

      Grilled chicken served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $14.99
  • Seafood

    • Fresh Grilled Tilapia

      Served with rice, beans and side salad (lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole).
      $14.99
    • Camarones A La Diabla

      Sauteed shrimp tossed in a very spicy tomato and chili hot sauce. Served with rice, beans and side salad (lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream).
      $15.99
    • Aguachile

      Fresh butterfly shrimp marinated in lime juice, cucumbers, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper, Serrano peppers, all served in a bowl. Served with salted crackers.
      $15.99
    • Mojarra Frita

      Fresh fried tilapia served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
      $15.99
    • Tostadas De Camaron

      Three fried tortillas topped with butterfly shrimp, marinated in lime juice, tomatoes, onion Serrano pepper, lettuce, avocado and cilantro.
      $14.99
  • Combos

    • 2 Items Combo

      Your choice of two selections. All combos come with a side of Mexican rice and black refried beans.
      $13.99
  • Kids' Menu

    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      Served with French fries.
      $8.99
    • Kids Chicken Quesadilla

      Served with French fries.
      $8.99
    • Kids Cheese Quesadilla

      Served with French fries.
      $8.99
    • Kids Taco Platter Jr

      Two small tacos. Choice of beef or chicken, served with rice and beans.
      $8.99
    • Kids Jr. Burrito

      Small flour tortilla with beef or chicken.
      $8.99
  • All Sides

    • French Fries

      $4.50
    • Rice

      $3.49
    • Guacamole

      $3.49
    • Refried Beans

      $3.49
    • Tortillas (3)

      $1.49
    • Chips

      $1.25
    • Salsa

      $1.25
    • Sour Cream

      $0.75
    • Pico

      $0.75
  • Beverages

    • Fountain Soda

      $3.99
    • Jarritos

      Mexican soda.
      $2.99
    • Aguas Frescas

      $4.50
  • Desserts

    • Ice Cream

      Served with chocolate syrup.
      $4.00
    • Flan

      $4.49
    • Churros

      $3.99
  • Appetizers

    • App Quesadilla

      Four tortillas with cheese, grilled onions and peppers. Served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
      $8.99
    • App Chicken Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and green onions.
      $12.99
    • App Fresh Guacamole

      Fresh avocado, onions, tomatoes, Serrano peppers, cilantro, fresh lime juice. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
      $8.99
    • App Cheese Dip

      Melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar and White Cheddar cheese, served with nacho chips.
      $6.99
    • App Choriqueso

      $7.99
  • Antojitos

    • Tostadas

      Three fried tortillas, topped with slow braised chicken, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cheese and jalapenos.
      $12.99
    • Taquitos

      Five deep-fried rolled tacos, filled with slow-braised chicken, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, sour cream, avocado and jalapenos.
      $9.99
    • Empanadas

      Three corn tortillas filled with slow-braised chicken. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, onion, cheese, jalapeno and avocado. Optional to be only cheese with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, etc.
      $12.99
    • Enchiladas

      Four slow-braised chicken enchiladas, your choice of red mole or green sauce. Served with lettuce, onions, sour cream and cheese.
      $13.99
    • Huaraches

      Two thick handmade tortillas stuffed with refried beans then topped with your choice of chicken, beef or pork. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and avocado.
      $12.99
    • Sopes

      Three thick fried flour tortillas topped with your choice of meat. Served with lettuce, sliced tomato, grilled onions, sour cream, avocado, jalapenos and cheese.
      $12.99
    • Chiles Rellenos

      Deep-fried Poblano pepper filled with chicken picadillo (ground chicken with diced tomatoes, onions, potatoes and carrots), and fresco cheese, covered with flour and battered eggs, served with tomato sauce and rice.
      $12.99
    • Chimichanga

      $11.99
  • Soups | Sopas

    • Menudo

      $15.99
    • 7 Mares

      Seafood soup.
      $17.99
    • Caldo De Camarones

      Shrimp soup.
      $15.99
    • Caldo De Res

      Beef soup.
      $15.99
    • Caldo De Pollo

      Chicken soup. (The caldo de pollo does take 40 minutes)
      $13.99
    • Chicken Soup With 4 Taquitos

      $18.99
  • Salads

    • Mexican Salad

      Grilled chicken topped with tomato slices, black beans, fresh corn,mixed greens, iceberg lettuce with our lemon dressing, garnished with avocado, crispy tortilla chips and queso fresco.
      $15.99
    • Fajita Salad Chicken

      $13.99
    • Fajita Salad Steak

      $14.99
    • Fajita Salad Shrimp

      $15.99
  • Tacos

    • Asada | Grilled Steak Taco

      Topped with onion and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Pollo | Chicken Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Al Pastor | Marinated Pork Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Carnitas | Pork Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Cachete | Cheek Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Buche | Pork Stomach Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Barbacoa | Braised Beef Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Chorizo | Braised Beef Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $2.99
    • Tripa | Beef Tripe Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Lengua | Beef Tongue Taco

      Topped with onions and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Taco Platter

      Three tacos served with rice and beans, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Tacos Quesabirrias With Consome

      Three tacos filled with our delicious tender barbacoa and melted mozzarella cheese topped with onions and cilantro. Served with delicious barbacoa broth garnished with onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.
      $14.99
  • Tortas

    • Al Pastor | Marinated Pork Torta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Asada | Grilled SteakTorta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Pollo | Chicken Torta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Milanesa | Breaded Beef Or Chicken Torta

      Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $15.99
    • Jamon Y Queso Blanco Torta

      Ham and white cheese. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Chorizo Con Jamon Torta

      Ham and Mexican sausage. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Salchicha Y Jamon Torta

      Ham and hot dog sausage. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
    • Cubana Torta

      Ham,hot dog sausage, pork, egg and cheese. Mexican bread sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mayo and your choice of meat.
      $15.99
  • Burritos

    • Al Pastor | Marinated Pork Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Asada | Grilled Steak Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Pollo | Chicken Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Buche | Pork Stomach Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Barbacoa | Braised Beef Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Chorizo | Mexican Sausage Burrito

      All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Chorizo Con Huevo Burrito

      Mexican sausage and egg. All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Jamon Con Huevo Burrito

      Ham and eggs. All burritos are stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapenos and cheese, then covered with your choice of green or red sauce and topped with pico de gallo and cilantro.
      $13.99
  • Fajitas

    • Chicken Fajitas

      Grilled chicken breast marinated in special red sauce. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $14.99
    • Steak Fajitas

      Marinated steak. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $16.99
    • Tejanas Fajitas

      Shrimp, steak and chicken, Served with lettuce, guacamole, sauce and sour cream. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $19.99
    • Veggie Fajitas

      Bell peppers, tomatoes, Nopal cactus, grilled zucchini, cilantro and handmade tortillas. Our fajitas are all served with red and green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and handmade tortillas.
      $14.99
  • Platillos

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, salad and pico de gallo. All platillos are served with an order of three handmade tortillas.
      $16.99
    • El Trio Perfecto

      The perfect trio. Grilled steak, chicken breast and marinated pork. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
      $17.99
    • Molcajete

      Grilled steak, chicken, pork, shrimp, cactus, hot sauce, melted cheese, salad, guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
      $19.99
    • Carne Enchilada

      Grilled marinated pork with dried red peppers and herbs. Served with rice, beans,lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $14.99
    • Pollo A La Plancha

      Grilled chicken served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $14.99
  • Seafood

    • Fresh Grilled Tilapia

      Served with rice, beans and side salad (lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole).
      $14.99
    • Camarones A La Diabla

      Sauteed shrimp tossed in a very spicy tomato and chili hot sauce. Served with rice, beans and side salad (lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream).
      $15.99
    • Aguachile

      Fresh butterfly shrimp marinated in lime juice, cucumbers, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper, Serrano peppers, all served in a bowl. Served with salted crackers.
      $15.99
    • Mojarra Frita

      Fresh fried tilapia served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
      $15.99
    • Tostadas De Camaron

      Three fried tortillas topped with butterfly shrimp, marinated in lime juice, tomatoes, onion Serrano pepper, lettuce, avocado and cilantro.
      $14.99
  • Combos

    • 2 Items Combo

      Your choice of two selections. All combos come with a side of Mexican rice and black refried beans.
      $13.99
  • Kids' Menu

    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      Served with French fries.
      $8.99
    • Kids Chicken Quesadilla

      Served with French fries.
      $8.99
    • Kids Cheese Quesadilla

      Served with French fries.
      $8.99
    • Kids Taco Platter Jr

      Two small tacos. Choice of beef or chicken, served with rice and beans.
      $8.99
    • Kids Jr. Burrito

      Small flour tortilla with beef or chicken.
      $8.99
  • All Sides

    • French Fries

      $4.50
    • Rice

      $3.49
    • Guacamole

      $3.49
    • Refried Beans

      $3.49
    • Tortillas (3)

      $1.49
    • Chips

      $1.25
    • Salsa

      $1.25
    • Sour Cream

      $0.75
    • Pico

      $0.75
  • Beverages

    • Fountain Soda

      $3.99
    • Jarritos

      Mexican soda.
      $2.99
    • Aguas Frescas

      $4.50
  • Desserts

    • Ice Cream

      Served with chocolate syrup.
      $4.00
    • Flan

      $4.49
    • Churros

      $3.99

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