Karina's Cantina Gaslamp Menu

755 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Appetizers

    • Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

      Stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeño peppers.
      $18.00
    • Beef Empanadas

      Stuffed with shredded beef adobo, carrots and potatoes
      $18.00
    • Camarones Enchilados

      Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy mango sauce with toasted red chile de àrbol.
      $18.00
    • Chicharron De Pargo

      Fried fish nuggets
      $37.00
    • Pulpo A Las Brasas

      Whole charbroiled octopus with our own Zarandeado sauce.
      $30.00
    • Shrimp Miguelitos

      Spicy grilled unpeeled shrimp. Peeled Shrimp Add $4
      $26.00
    • Calamar Frito

      Lightly breaded fried calamari strips
      $18.00
    • Taquitos

      Crispy fried taquitos with your choice of shrimp or chicken rolled in a flour tortilla with cheese, bell peppers, onions and red roasted peppers. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
      $18.00
    • Molcajete Especial

      Grilled chicken, carnitas, chorizo, nopal (cactus), queso panela in a green tomatillo sauce. Served in a traditional molcajete (volcanic rock). Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $25.00
    • Karina’s Guacamole

      $14.00
    • Camarones Cucaracha

      Spicy unpeeled shrimp
      $23.00
    • Chilis Panchitos

      $19.50
    • Chips & Salsa

      $4.00
  • Soups & Salads

    • Cup Clam Chowder

      $9.00
    • Bowl Clam Chowder

      $12.00
    • Ensalada De Mercado

      Black beans, romaine lettuce, corn, salsa fresca, avocado, cotija cheese, creamy cilantro dressing, Add Chicken $5 | Add Shrimp or Seared Ahi $6
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      $15.00
  • Frescos

    • Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna

      On a bed of spinach served with a ginger & jalapeño soy sauce.
      $18.00
    • Aguacates Rellenos

      Avocados stuffed with boiled shrimp, onions, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serrano peppers in a sweet tomato sauce.
      $20.00
    • Mango Jalapeno Tuna Sashimi

      Sliced mango and ahi tuna drizzled with a sweet mango sauce and served with spicy jalapeño soy sauce.
      $18.00
    • Aguachile De Camaron

      Shrimp marinated and cooked in a lime and chile serrano sauce with red onions and avocado. Topped with cilantro & cucumbers.
      $26.00
    • 1/2 Dozen Oysters

      Freshly shucked raw oysters served on the half shells.
      $18.00
    • Dozen Oysters

      Freshly shucked raw oysters served on the half shells.
      $33.00
    • Aguachile Negro De Mariscos

      Shrimp, scallops, octopus & caracol marinated in a spicy black Chiltepín sauce.
      $30.00
  • Seafood Cocktails

    • Campechana

      Shrimp, octopus, scallops & oyster.
      $23.00
    • Coctel De Camaron

      Mexican style shrimp cocktail
      $21.00
  • Ceviches

    • Ceviche Karina's

      Our signature ceviche with chopped shrimp, cucumber, avocado & cilantro in Karina’s spicy chile serrano sauce.
      $25.00
    • Pescado Ceviche

      Chopped white fish, onion, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serrano pepper marinated in lime juice.
      $21.00
    • Ceviche Dona Ines

      Cooked shrimp in lime juice with mango, jicama, pepino and toasted red chile de árbol.
      $25.00
    • Ahi Poke Tostadas

      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.
      $18.00
    • Camaron Cocido

      Cooked shrimp, onion, tomato, cilantro & cucumber in a sweet tomato sauce.
      $25.00
    • Ceviche Trio

      Sampler with Ceviche Karina’s, Pescado Ceviche and Ceviche Dona Ines.
      $27.00
    • Costeno

      Lime marinated shrimp ceviche with red onion, cilantro, cucumber, red asado pepper & topped off with a spicy clam sauce.
      $25.00
  • Fiesta Platters

    • Seafood Tower

      Fresh crab legs, boiled shrimp, lobster and oysters on the half shell served with cocktail sauce and red wine vinaigrette.
      $135.00
    • Fried Seafood Platter

      Breaded Shrimp, Fish Nuggets and Calamari Strips, 6 Beer Battered Oysters, tartar and cocktail sauces, red roasted chile de árbol sauce and guacamole.
      $58.00
    • Taco Platter

      Rib Eye Steak, Carnitas, Camarones Enchiladas, Marlin and Governador Tacos (3 of each).
      $58.00
    • Lobster Fiesta

      4 Puerto Nuevo style lobsters served with family style salad, rice, beans & tortillas.
      $225.00
  • Seafood Specialties

    • Langostino A La Plancha

      Grilled prawns. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
      $42.00
    • Langosta Puerto Nuevo

      Lobster Puerto Nuevo style. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
      $67.00
    • Camarones En Salsa

      Shrimp sautéed in your choice of Karina’s signature spicy chile poblano sauce or Salsa de Ajo and served with rice, salad and tortillas.
      $25.00
    • Camarones Empanizados

      Breaded shrimp served with rice, salad & tortillas.
      $25.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled salmon with a butter caper sauce. Served with rice & steamed seasonal vegetables.
      $27.00
    • Seafood Enchiladas

      Corn tortillas topped with our signature spicy Karina’s sauce and filled with crab & shrimp. Served with rice & beans.
      $25.00
    • Lonja De Pargo

      Charbroiled fish filet served with sautéed vegetables, rice, salad and tortillas. Add Grilled Shrimp $13
      $28.00
    • Pulpo Y Camarones Las Brasas (Copy)

      $40.00
  • Angus Steaks

    • Rib Eye Steak

      16 oz Prime Rib Eye Steak served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and Mexican style corn
      $46.00
    • Surf ’N’ Turf

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak with your choice of 8 oz lobster tail or 4 jumbo grilled shrimp. Served with guacamole, rice, beans & drum butter.
      $58.00
  • Mexican Favoritos

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak thinly sliced and topped with guacamole, cilantro, onions & beans. Served with flour tortillas.
      $26.00
    • Cielo, Mar Y Tierra (Sky, Sea & Land)

      Grilled chicken, Rib Eye Steak & 4 jumbo shrimp. Served with beans & guacamole.
      $32.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Two shredded chicken or cheese enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice & beans.
      $24.00
    • Tampiquena

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak topped with grilled onions accompanied by a cheese enchilada, beans, guacamole & tortillas.
      $29.00
    • Carnitas Plate

      Season braised pork accompanied by guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & beans.
      $22.00
    • Fajita

      Shrimp, beef or chicken sautéed with tomatoes, onions & green bell pepper. Served with rice, beans & tortillas.
      $25.00
    • Combination Plate (3 Items)

      $28.00
  • Tacos

    • Camaron Enchilado Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
      $8.00
    • Camaron Enchilado Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
      $15.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Taco (1)

      Grilled shrimp, cream cheese and serrano peppers wrapped in bacon. Topped with spicy mango and zarandeados sauces in a flour tortilla
      $8.50
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Taco (2)

      Grilled shrimp, cream cheese and serrano peppers wrapped in bacon. Topped with spicy mango and zarandeados sauces in a flour tortilla
      $16.00
    • Surf 'N' Turf Taco (1)

      Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
      $8.00
    • Surf 'N' Turf Taco (2)

      Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
      $15.00
    • Rib Eye Steak Taco (1)

      Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
      $8.00
    • Rib Eye Steak Taco (2)

      Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
      $15.00
    • Pescado Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
      $7.50
    • Pescado Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
      $14.00
    • Camaron Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
      $8.00
    • Camaron Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
      $15.00
    • Governador Taco (1)

      Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
      $8.00
    • Governador Taco (2)

      Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
      $15.00
    • Langosta Taco (1)

      Grilled lobster, cheese, bell peppers and cream sauce in a corn tortilla
      $9.00
    • Langosta Taco (2)

      Grilled lobster, cheese, bell peppers and cream sauce in a corn tortilla
      $17.00
    • Marlin Taco (1)

      Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
      $8.00
    • Marlin Taco (2)

      Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
      $15.00
    • Carnitas Taco (1)

      Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
      $7.00
    • Carnitas Taco (2)

      Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
      $13.00
    • Vegetarian Taco (1)

      $7.00
    • Vegetarian Taco (2)

      $13.00
    • Al Pastor Taco (1)

      $7.00
    • Al Pastor Taco (2)

      $15.00
  • Burritos

    • Camaron Burrito

      Beer Battered Baja Style
      $16.00
    • Pescado Burrito

      Beer Battered Baja Style
      $14.00
    • Rib Eye Steak Burrito

      $16.00
    • Bean & Cheese Burrito

      $10.00
    • Surf & Turf Burrito

      Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp
      $18.00
  • Quesadillas

    • Surf & Turf Quesadilla

      $17.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      $14.00
  • Sides

    • Side Beans

      $5.00
    • Side Chile Toreados

      $5.00
    • Side Sour Cream

      $2.00
    • Side Avocado Slices

      $4.00
    • Side Tortillas (3)

      $2.00
    • Side Tostada Shells (3)

      $2.00
    • French Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Of Guacamole

      $6.00
  • Desserts

    • Tres Leches Cake

      Layers of sponge cake soaked in a melange of milk spiked with cinnamon and filled with custard.
      $14.00
    • Flan

      A luxurious baked custard, with a hint of canela-Mexican cinnamon and a rich caramelized topping
      $14.00
    • Guayaba Cheesecake

      Creamy cheesecake with guava
      $14.00
    • Chocolate Abuelita Cake

      Layers of decadent chocolate cake and chocolate mousse
      $14.00
    • Cheesecake

      Classic Cheesecake
      $12.00
  • Drinks

    • Agua Panna 500ml

      $4.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Bottled Water

      $4.00
    • BTL Mexican Coke

      $4.25
    • Coffee

      $3.50
    • Coke

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      $4.00
    • Fanta Orange

      $4.00
    • Fountain Drink

      $4.00
    • Fresca

      $4.00
    • Horchata

      $4.00
    • Hot Tea

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Jamaica

      $4.00
    • Lemonada Mineral

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Naranjada

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Raspberry Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Red Bull

      $4.00
    • Roy Rogers

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Sparkling Water

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      $4.00
    • Tamarindo

      $4.00
    • Squirt

      $4.25
    • Topo Chico

      $4.00
    • Unsweetened Iced Tea

      $4.00
  • Packages

    • Silver

      $55.00
    • Gold

      $65.00
    • Diamond

      $85.00
    • Silver/Dessert

      $63.00
    • Gold/Dessert

      $73.00
    • Diamond/Dessert

      $93.00
  • Fight

    • Entry

      $10.00

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  • Menu 5

Menu Gallery

  • Menu 1
  • Menu 2
  • Menu 3
  • Menu 4
  • Menu 5

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