Karina's Cantina Gaslamp Menu

755 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Appetizers

    • Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

      Stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeño peppers.
      $20.40
    • Beef Empanadas

      Stuffed with shredded beef adobo, carrots and potatoes
      $20.40
    • Camarones Enchilados

      Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy mango sauce with toasted red chile de àrbol.
      $20.40
    • Chicharron De Pargo

      Fried fish nuggets
      $43.20
    • Pulpo A Las Brasas

      Whole charbroiled octopus with our own Zarandeado sauce.
      $32.40
    • Shrimp Miguelitos

      Spicy grilled unpeeled shrimp. Peeled Shrimp Add $4
      $30.00
    • Taquitos

      Crispy fried taquitos with your choice of shrimp or chicken rolled in\r\na flour tortilla with cheese, bell peppers, onions and red roasted\r\npeppers. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
      $19.20
    • Molcajete Especial

      Grilled chicken, carnitas, chorizo, nopal (cactus), queso panela in a\r\ngreen tomatillo sauce. Served in a traditional molcajete (volcanic\r\nrock). Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $28.80
    • Karina’s Guacamole

      Fresh avocado chunks, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, topped with pickled red onions and shredded cabbage, served on a crispy tortilla.
      $15.60
    • Camarones Cucaracha

      Spicy unpeeled shrimp
      $26.40
    • Chilis Panchitos

      Chilis Panchitos typically consist of small, bite-sized chili peppers filled or topped with a blend of cheeses, possibly accompanied by a mild to spicy sauce for added flavor.
      $23.40
    • Chips & Salsa

      Crispy tortilla chips paired with zesty and freshly made salsa.
      $4.80
  • Soups & Salads

    • Bowl Clam Chowder

      Clam Chowder typically includes a creamy base with clams, potatoes, and onions, often garnished with herbs for added flavor.
      $14.40
    • Ensalada De Mercado

      Black beans, romaine lettuce, corn, salsa fresca, avocado, cotija\r\ncheese, creamy cilantro dressing,\r\nAdd Chicken $5 | Add Shrimp or Seared Ahi $6
      $16.80
    • Caesar Salad

      Classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons, and signature Caesar dressing.
      $16.80
  • Frescos

    • Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna

      On a bed of spinach served with a ginger & jalapeño soy sauce.
      $20.40
    • Aguacates Rellenos

      Avocados stuffed with boiled shrimp, onions, tomato, cilantro,\r\ncucumber & serrano peppers in a sweet tomato sauce.
      $22.80
    • Mango Jalapeno Tuna Sashimi

      Sliced mango and ahi tuna drizzled with a sweet mango sauce and\r\nserved with spicy jalapeño soy sauce.
      $20.40
    • Aguachile De Camaron

      Shrimp marinated and cooked in a lime and chile serrano sauce with red onions and avocado. Topped with cilantro & cucumbers.
      $30.00
    • Aguachile Negro De Mariscos

      Shrimp, scallops, octopus & caracol marinated in a spicy black Chiltepín sauce.
      $36.00
  • Seafood Cocktails

    • Campechana

      Shrimp, octopus, scallops & oyster.
      $24.00
    • Coctel De Camaron

      Mexican style shrimp cocktail
      $24.00
  • Ceviches

    • Ceviche Karina's

      Our signature ceviche with chopped shrimp, cucumber, avocado &\r\ncilantro in Karina’s spicy chile serrano sauce.
      $28.80
    • Pescado Ceviche

      Chopped white fish, onion, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serrano\r\npepper marinated in lime juice.
      $24.00
    • Ceviche Dona Ines

      Cooked shrimp in lime juice with mango, jicama, pepino and toasted\r\nred chile de árbol.
      $28.80
    • Ahi Poke Tostadas

      Sushi-grade ahi tuna, sesame oil, sesame seeds and red chili flakes\r\nserved on a tostada shell with crispy onions, pickled red onions,\r\ncilantro and spicy mayo.
      $19.20
    • Camaron Cocido

      Cooked shrimp, onion, tomato, cilantro & cucumber in a sweet tomato\r\nsauce.
      $28.80
    • Ceviche Trio

      Sampler with Ceviche Karina’s, Pescado Ceviche and Ceviche Dona\r\nInes.
      $31.20
    • Costeno

      Lime marinated shrimp ceviche with red onion, cilantro, cucumber, red asado pepper & topped off with a spicy clam sauce.
      $28.80
  • Fiesta Platters

    • Seafood Tower

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

      Breaded Shrimp, Fish Nuggets and Calamari Strips, 6 Beer Battered Oysters, tartar and cocktail sauces, red\r\nroasted chile de árbol sauce and guacamole.
      $68.40
    • Taco Platter

      Rib Eye Steak, Carnitas, Camarones Enchiladas, Marlin and Governador Tacos (3 of each).
      $68.40
    • Lobster Fiesta

      4 Puerto Nuevo style lobsters served with family style salad, rice, beans & tortillas.
      $238.80
  • Seafood Specialties

    • Langostino A La Plancha

      Grilled prawns. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
      $48.00
    • Langosta Puerto Nuevo

      Lobster Puerto Nuevo style. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
      $78.00
    • 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.
      $28.80
    • Camarones Empanizados

      Breaded shrimp served with rice, salad & tortillas.
      $27.60
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled salmon with a butter caper sauce. Served with rice & steamed seasonal vegetables.
      $31.20
    • Seafood Enchiladas

      Corn tortillas topped with our signature spicy Karina’s sauce and filled with crab & shrimp. Served with rice & beans.
      $28.80
    • Lonja De Pargo

      Charbroiled fish filet served with sautéed vegetables, rice, salad and tortillas. Add Grilled Shrimp $13
      $33.60
    • Pulpo Y Camarones Las Brasas (Copy)

      Grilled octopus and shrimp, typically prepared with a special marinate, often accompanied by onions and a selection of peppers.
      $48.00
  • Angus Steaks

    • Rib Eye Steak

      16 oz Prime Rib Eye Steak served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and Mexican style corn
      $54.00
    • 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\r\nbutter.
  • Mexican Favoritos

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak thinly sliced and topped with guacamole, cilantro, onions & beans. Served with flour tortillas.
      $30.00
    • Cielo, Mar Y Tierra (Sky, Sea & Land)

      Grilled chicken, Rib Eye Steak & 4 jumbo shrimp. Served with beans & guacamole.
      $36.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Two shredded chicken or cheese enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice & beans.
      $27.60
    • Tampiquena

      Grilled Rib Eye Steak topped with grilled onions accompanied by a cheese enchilada, beans, guacamole & tortillas.
      $33.60
    • Carnitas Plate

      Season braised pork accompanied by guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & beans.
      $24.00
    • Fajita

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

      Choose any three: cheese option, shredded chicken, crispy chicken taco, cheese relleno.
      $32.40
  • Tacos

    • Camaron Enchilado Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
      $9.00
    • Camaron Enchilado Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
      $16.80
    • 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
      $9.60
    • 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
      $18.00
    • Surf 'N' Turf Taco (1)

      Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
      $9.00
    • Surf 'N' Turf Taco (2)

      Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
      $16.80
    • Rib Eye Steak Taco (1)

      Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
      $9.00
    • Rib Eye Steak Taco (2)

      Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
      $15.60
    • Pescado Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
      $8.40
    • Pescado Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
      $15.60
    • Camaron Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
      $9.00
    • Camaron Taco (2)

      Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
      $16.80
    • Governador Taco (1)

      Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
      $9.00
    • Governador Taco (2)

      Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
      $16.80
    • Marlin Taco (1)

      Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
      $8.40
    • Marlin Taco (2)

      Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
      $15.60
    • Carnitas Taco (1)

      Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
      $7.80
    • Carnitas Taco (2)

      Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
      $14.40
    • Vegetarian Taco (1)

      Corn tortilla filled with a blend of beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
      $7.80
    • Vegetarian Taco (2)

      Soft corn tortillas filled with a mix of seasonal vegetables, beans, and topped with avocado, salsa, and a sprinkle of cheese.
      $14.40
    • Al Pastor Taco (1)

      Achiote marinated pork, typically includes grilled pineapple, served on a corn tortilla with onion and cilantro.
      $8.40
    • Al Pastor Taco (2)

      Marinated pork and charred pineapple served on handmade corn tortillas, typically includes onions, cilantro, and a touch of salsa.
      $18.00
    • Birria Taco (2)

      Shredded beef birria in corn tortillas, topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa.
      $16.80
    • Queso Birria (2)

      6" crispy corn tortillas filled with birria, melted Oaxaca cheese, onions, and cilantro.
      $19.20
  • Burritos

    • Camaron Burrito

      Beer Battered Baja Style
      $18.00
    • Pescado Burrito

      Beer Battered Baja Style
      $15.60
    • Rib Eye Steak Burrito

      Tender slices of rib eye steak, typically includes rice, beans, and a blend of fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $18.00
    • Bean & Cheese Burrito

      Savory beans paired with melted cheese, encased in a soft, warm tortilla.
      $10.80
    • Surf & Turf Burrito

      Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp
      $20.40
  • Quesadillas

    • Surf & Turf Quesadilla

      Steak and shrimp, typically includes melted cheese, pico de gallo, and a creamy chipotle dressing, all encased in a flour tortilla.
      $19.20
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Melted cheese in a crispy tortilla fold
      $15.60
  • Sides

    • Side Beans

      A blend of pinto and black beans, often seasoned and served as a complement to dishes.
      $4.80
    • Side Chile Toreados

      Whole jalapeños typically fried, accompanied by grilled onions and a touch of lime, embodying a classic Mexican side.
      $2.70
    • Side Sour Cream

      A creamy and tangy side of sour cream, traditionally used to complement Mexican dishes.
      $1.20
    • Side Avocado Slices

      Freshly sliced avocado, served as a simple and complementary side.
      $4.80
    • Side Tortillas (3)

      Three soft, warm corn tortillas.
      $1.20
    • Side Tostada Shells (3)

      Three crispy corn tostada shells, typically served as a base for adding your favorite toppings.
      $1.20
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $6.00
    • Side Of Guacamole

      Freshly prepared, creamy avocado dip, perfect for sharing.
      $6.00
  • Desserts

    • Tres Leches Cake

      Layers of sponge cake soaked in a melange of milk spiked with cinnamon and filled with custard.
      $12.00
    • Flan

      A luxurious baked custard, with a hint of canela-Mexican cinnamon and a rich caramelized topping
      $12.00
    • Guayaba Cheesecake

      Creamy cheesecake with guava
      $12.00
    • Chocolate Abuelita Cake

      Layers of decadent chocolate cake and chocolate mousse
      $12.00
    • Cheesecake

      Classic Cheesecake
      $9.60
  • Drinks

    • Agua Panna 500ml

      Bottled water sourced from the springs, offering a unique mineral balance for hydration.
      $4.80
    • Arnold Palmer

      Refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade, a classic thirst quencher.
      $4.80
    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $4.80
    • BTL Mexican Coke

      The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
      $5.10
    • Coffee

      Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
      $4.20
    • Coke

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $4.80
    • Cranberry Juice

      Tangy cranberry delight, a refreshing concoction that will keep you craving more.
      $4.80
    • Diet Coke

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $4.80
    • Fanta Orange

      Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
      $4.80
    • Fountain Drink

      Selection of fountain drinks: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea.
      $4.80
    • Fresca

      Agua Fresca, a refreshing Mexican beverage, is made with a blend of fresh fruits, often sweetened lightly, and served chilled for a revitalizing experience.
      $4.80
    • Horchata

      Refreshing rice-based cinnamon beverage, a traditional Mexican delight.
      $4.80
    • Hot Tea

      Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
      $4.80
    • Iced Tea

      Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day
      $4.80
    • Jamaica

      Refreshing hibiscus tea, a classic Caribbean beverage
      $4.80
    • Lemonada Mineral

      A sparkling twist on traditional lemonade, combining freshly squeezed lemon juice with mineral water for a refreshing and effervescent drink.
      $4.80
    • Lemonade

      Refreshing citrus beverage.
      $4.80
    • Naranjada

      A refreshing blend of freshly squeezed orange juice, lightly sweetened with syrup, and topped with a splash of soda water.
      $4.80
    • Orange Juice

      Classic citrus refreshment.
      $4.80
    • Raspberry Iced Tea

      Refreshing raspberry-infused iced tea, perfect for a fruity and delightful beverage option.
      $4.80
    • Red Bull

      Vitalizes body and mind with taurine and caffeine for an energy boost.
      $4.80
    • Roy Rogers

      Refreshing cola blend with a hint of grenadine, garnished with a maraschino cherry.
      $4.80
    • Shirley Temple

      Sparkling and refreshing mocktail with a delightful mix of soda and grenadine.
      $4.80
    • Sparkling Water

      Effervescent, refreshing water with a lively burst of bubbles.
      $4.80
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $4.80
    • Tamarindo

      Tangy tamarind juice, refreshingly sweet with a hint of sour
      $4.80
    • Squirt

      A carbonated, grapefruit-flavored soft drink, traditionally served in a glass bottle and imported from Mexico, offering a tangy citrus taste.
      $5.10
    • Topo Chico

      Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
      $4.80
    • Unsweetened Iced Tea

      Crisp, chilled tea without added sugar for a refreshing, naturally brisk taste.
      $4.80

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