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  • Lunch Starters

    • Roasted Heirloom Beets

      whipped farm cheese, citrus, salsa seca, pink peppercorn honey
      17

    • Little Gem Wedge

      lardons, red onion, dates, spiced walnuts, creamy dressing
      19

    • Cornbread

      queso oaxaca, roasted poblano pepper
      15

    • Loaded Queso Fries

      queso, chorizo, red onions, poblano pepper
      16

    • Steak Tartare

      hand cut black hawk farms wagyu beef tartare, pickled red onions, pumpkin seeds, hot sauce cured egg yolk jam, house-made potato chips
      22

    • Kampachi Crudo

      local citrus, charred avocado, lemon oil, pickled fresno chili, micro cilantro
      22

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      6 prawns, cocktail sauce, lemon
      26

    • Vaquera Meatballs

      creamy polenta, chili colorado, queso fresco
      20

    • Santa Maria Spiced Chicken Wings

      chipotle ranch
      18

  • Lunch Plates

    • Chilaquiles

      tortilla chips, salsa roja, sunny side up farm eggs, chipotle-santa maria pinquito beans, pickled red onions, queso fresco, lime crema
      22

    • Baby Kale Salad

      baby kale, fennel, radish, strawberry, sunflower seeds, honey-thyme vinaigrette
      16
      Add Shrimp
      12
      Add Chicken
      7

    • Santa Maria BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich

      house radish cream, chipotle bbq sauce
      20

    • Vaquera Burger

      fresh ground beef, monterey jack cheese, charred poblano pepper, pickled red onion
      19

    • Barbacoa Lions Mane Mushroom Sandwich

      herbed avocado mousse, little gem lettuce, pickled red onions
      18

    • Pulled BBQ Pork Shoulder Sandwich

      apple slaw, pickled fresno chilis
      17

    • Fried Egg Sandwich

      grilled sourdough, fried farm egg, valentina hot sauce aioli, aged monterey jack cheese, arugula
      17

    • Mary's Fried Chicken Sandwich

      pickled vegetables, fresno chili marmalade, roasted garlic aioli
      17

  • Add Ons

    • Bacon

      4

    • Avocado

      4

    • Side Salad

      7

    • Seasoned French Fries

      8

    • Organic Sunny Side Up Farm Egg

      6

    • Monterey Jack Cheese

      3

  • Cocktails

    • Vaquera Bloody Mary

      vodka, fire roasted house made bloody mary mix
      16

    • Lady Lasso

      four roses, aperol, lime, passion fruit
      15

    • Sugar Snap

      rum, montenegro, lemon, bitters
      16

    • Ay Carajo

      reposado tequila, cold brew, licor 43, demarara, orgeat, orange bitters
      18

    • Monty

      lo fi gentian, roku gin, lime
      18

    • Vaquera Spritz

      amaro, pampelmousse, orange, grapefruit, cava
      15

    • Seedy Boots

      vodka, elderflower, strawberry, lemon, cava
      15

    • Havana Nights

      house rum blend, mango, lime, mint, pink peppercorn honey, sparkling wine
      17

    • Horseshoe

      mitchers rye, cointreau, Oloroso sherry, peychauds
      17

  • Starters

    • ROASTED HEIRLOOM BEETS

      farm cheese, citrus, salsa seca, pink peppercorn honey
      17

    • LITTLE GEM WEDGE

      butter romaine, lardons, dates, spiced walnuts, red onion, creamy dressing
      18

    • STEAK TARTARE

      black hawk farms wagyu beef tartare, pickled red onions, pumpkin seeds, hot sauce cured egg yolk jam, house-made potato chips
      22

    • GLAZED PORK BELLY

      fig jam, braised cippolini onion, toasted almonds
      22

    • LV MEATBALLS

      creamy polenta, chili colorado, queso fresco
      20

    • SANTA MARIA SPICED CHICKEN WINGS

      chipotle ranch
      18

    • LOADED QUESO FRIES

      queso fundido, chorizo, cilantro
      16

    • TUNA TARTARE

      ahi tuna, cucumber, paprika oil, radish, pickled fresno chilies, tortilla chips
      22

    • KAMPACHI CRUDO

      local citrus, charred avocado, lemon oil, pickled fresno chili, micro cilantro
      22

    • GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS

      scarlet runner beans, charred green onions, smoked paprika aioli
      26

    • SHRIMP COCKTAIL

      prawns, cocktail sauce, lemon
      26

  • Dinner Plates

    • SEARED BLACK COD

      chorizo-mezcal broth, mussels, charred cauliflower, watermelon radish, fresh herbs
      49

    • GRILLED LION'S MANE MUSHROOMS

      brussels sprouts, jerusalem artichoke, amaranth
      38

    • SURF AND TURF

      5 oz beef filet, prawns, garnet yam, nopales sofrito
      60

  • La Vaquera Cuts

    • 8 OZ BLACK HAWK FARMS AMERICAN WAGYU BAVETTE STEAK

      48

    • 8 OZ CERTIFIED ANGUS FILET MIGNON

      62

    • 14 OZ CREEKSTONE FARMS NEW YORK STEAK

      59

    • 10 OZ BLACK HAWK FARMS AMERICAN WAGYU DENVER STEAK

      64

    • ACHIOTE GLAZED DOUBLE PORK CHOP

      52

    • MARY'S HERITAGE 1/2 CHICKEN

      35

    • SAUCES

      Vaquera Butter
      Sarsa Verde
      La Vaquera Steak Sauce

  • Family Style

    • MARY'S HERITAGE SPATCHCOOK WHOLE CHICKEN

      nopales escabeche, charred lemon, salsa verde
      70

    • OAK-GRILLED LOCAL BASS

      rainbow chard, farro, pickled red onions, salsa verde, charred lemon
      96

    • 22 OZ CREEKSTONE FARMS PRIME BONE IN RIBEYE

      spiced fingerling potatoes, charred heirloom carrots, LV steak sauce
      135

  • Vegetables & Sides

    • CORN BREAD

      queso oaxaca, roasted poblano pepper
      15

    • CHARRO BEANS

      southwest red, chorizo, chipotle, olive oil
      8

    • SPICED POTATOES

      onion crema, chili aioli
      14

    • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      chipotle aioli, aged monterey jack cheese, fried shallots
      16

    • ROASTED CARROTS

      mulato chili honey, lime, toasted seeds
      14

    • GRILLED BROCCOLINI

      sarsa macha, lime, watermelon radish
      14

    • CHARRED ASPARAGUS OYSTER MUSHROOMS

      red onion, garlic aioli
      15

  • Cocktails

    • LA FRESCA

      pisco, strawberry, lemon, basil, elderflower liqueur, whites
      17

    • YOUNG LEGEND

      mezcal, toasted cacao, campari, px sherry, mole bitters
      19

    • LUZ VERDE

      mezcal, cucumber, lime, aloe liqueur, apple brandy
      18

    • MISSION BELL

      cachaça, coffee liquor, banana, oloroso sherry, chipotle bitters
      17

    • SWALLOW'S DIVE

      pisco, passionfruit, aperol, lime, mezcal, vanilla
      18

    • TOMMY'S MARGARITA

      tequila, fresh lime juice, agave
      17

    • BLINDING LIGHTS

      tequila, jamaica hops, lime, grapefruit soda
      17

    • HAVANA NIGHTS

      house rum blend, mango, lime, mint, pink peppercorn honey, sparkling wine
      17

    • VAQUERA VESPER

      condesa prickly pear & orange blossom gin vodka, lillet blanc
      20

  • Brunch Starters

    • CHARRED AVOCADO TOAST

      grilled sourdough, pickled red onions, red water cress, salsa macha
      15

    • YOGURT AND GRANOLA

      strauss greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, pumpkin seed granola, fresh mint
      12

    • ROASTED HEIRLOOM BEETS

      whipped farm cheese, citrus, salsa seca, pink peppercorn honey
      17

    • CORNBREAD

      queso oaxaca, roasted poblano pepper
      15

    • LITTLE GEM WEDGE

      lardons, red onion, dates, spiced walnuts, creamy dressing
      19

    • STEAK TARTARE

      hand cut blackhawk farms american wagyu beef tartare, pickled red onions, pumpkin seeds, hot sauce cured egg yolk jam, grilled sourdough
      22

    • KAMPACHI CRUDO

      local citrus, charred avocado, lemon oil, pickled fresno chili, micro cilantro
      22

    • SHRIMP COCKTAIL

      prawns, LV cocktail sauce, lemon
      26

  • Brunch Plates

    • SHORT RIB BARBACOA HASH

      yukon gold potatoes, grilled poblano pepper, nopales, pickled red onions, two poached farm eggs, salsa barbacoa
      24

    • CHILAQUILES

      tortilla chips, salsa roja, sunny side up farm eggs, chipotle-santa maria pinquito beans, pickled red onions, queso fresco lime crema
      22

    • DULCE DE LECHE FRENCH TOAST

      seasonal fruit, spiced walnuts, whipped crema, dulce de leche
      20

    • BABY KALE SALAD

      baby kale, fennel, radish, strawberry, sunflower seeds, honey-thyme vinaigrette
      16
      Add Shrimp
      12
      Add Chicken
      7

    • SANTA MARIA BBQ TRI TIP SANDWICH

      house radish cream, chipotle bbq sauce
      20

    • VAQUERA BURGER

      fresh ground beef, monterey jack cheese, charred poblano pepper, pickled red onion
      19

    • BARBACOA LIONS NAME MUSHROOM SANDWICH

      herbed avocado mousse, little gem lettuce, pickled red onions
      18

    • PULLED BBQ ROOM TO ROAM PORK SHOULDER SANDWICH

      apple slaw, pickled fresno chilis
      17

    • BRECKIE SANDO

      grilled sourdough, fried farm egg, valentina hot sauce aioli, aged monterey jack cheese, arugula
      17
      add avocado
      3
      add bacon
      4
      add farm egg
      5
      add cheese
      3

    • MARY’S FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      pickled vegetables, fresno chili marmalade, roasted garlic aioli
      17
      add avocado
      3
      add bacon
      4
      add farm egg
      5
      add cheese
      3

  • Sides

    • SEASONED FRENCH FRIES

      onion crema, ketchup
      8

    • FULL ORDER BACON

      12

    • 2 FARM EGGS ANY STYLE

      12

    • SIDE SALAD

      7

  • Cocktails

    • LV BLOODY MARY

      vodka, fire roasted house made bloody mary mix
      16

    • LADY LASSO

      four roses, aperol, lime, passion fruit
      15

    • SUGAR SNAP

      rum, montenegro, lemon, bitters
      16

    • AY CARAJO

      reposado tequila, cold brew, licor 43, demarara, oregat, orange bitters
      18

    • MONTY

      lo fi genetian, roku gin, lime
      18

    • LA VAQUERA SPRITZ

      amaro, pamplemousse, orange, grapefruit, cava
      15

    • SEEDY BOOTS

      vodka, elderflower, strawberry, honey, cava
      15

    • HAVANA NIGHTS

      house rum blend, mango, lime, mint, pink peppercorn honey, sparkling wine
      17

    • HORSESHOE

      mitchers rye, orrecanto, oloroso sherry, peychauds
      17

  • Wine by the Glass - Exclusive Signature Label

    • Albarino

      15

    • Rosé

      12

    • Cabernet Sauvignon

      15

  • Wine by the Glass - Sparkling

    • Raventós Conca del Riu

      Brut Rosé, Spain NV
      19

    • Roederer

      Brut, Anderson Valley, CA NV
      18

    • Santa Julia Blanc De Blanc

      Mendoza, Argentina NV
      15

    • Veuve Clicquot, Brut

      Champagne, France NV
      28

  • Wine by the Glass - White and Rose

    • Forge Cellars

      Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY
      15

    • Red Car

      Pinot Noir Rose, Sonoma, CA
      15

    • Mary Taylor “La Mancha”

      Macabeo/Viura, La Mancha, Spain
      15

    • Hendry Barrel Fermented

      Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA
      18

    • Monte Xanic

      Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Guadalupe, MX
      15

    • Dianonio

      Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, CA
      14

    • Bodegas Vetus “Flor de Vetus”

      Verdejo, Rueda, Spain
      14

    • Lone Madrone

      White Blend, Paso Robles, CA
      15

  • Wine by the Glass - Red

    • Miguel Torres “La Causa”

      Red Blend, Itata Valley, Chile
      18

    • D’Alfonso-Curran

      Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
      15

    • Bodega Garzon

      Bodega Garzon 18 Cabernet Franc, Uruguay
      18

    • Gaxabo by Olivier Riviere

      Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
      16

    • Thatcher Winery

      Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
      18

    • Chateau Domecq 14

      Red Blend, Valle de Guadalupe, MX
      15

    • Dos Minas 15

      Malbec, Cafayate, Argentina
      15

  • Beer & Cider - On Draft

    • Societe Brewing, Session

      seasonal selection
      11

    • North Coast Brewing Co

      red seal ale
      10

    • Mission Lager

      old california lager
      10

    • Baja Brewing Company

      blonde ale cabotella
      10

    • Beachwood Brewing

      Heft Leppard
      10

    • Wölffer 10

      dry rosé cider
      11

  • Beer & Cider - By the Bottle

    • Coronado “Weekend Vibes” IPA

      11

    • Philella, Mexican Lager

      12

    • Moonlight “Death & Taxes” Black Lager

      12

    • Pfriem IPA

      Hazy IPA
      12

  • Free Spirited

    • SPICY BLOOD ORANGE “MARGARITA”

      seedlip grove, lime, agave
      16

    • THE PINK DRINK

      seedlip grove, coconut, strawberry, lime
      16

    • CUCUMBER BASIL GIMLET

      seedlip garden, lime, agave
      16

  • To Eat

    • Cheese Quesadilla

      flour tortilla, queso oaxaca, sour cream
      10

    • Kids Rigatoni Butter Pasta

      jack cheese
      10

    • Grilled Tenderloin Skewer

      spiced fingerling potatoes, roasted heirloom carrots, la vaquera steak sauce
      19

    • House Made Ice Cream

      seasonal selection
      5

  • To Drink

    • Fresh Lemonade

      4

    • Strawberry Lemonade

      5

    • Iced Tea

      4

    • Coca-Cola

      5

    • Sprite

      5

  • Wine by the Glass - Exclusive Signature Label

    • Albarino

      15

    • Rosé

      12

    • Cabernet Sauvignon

      15

  • Wine by the Glass - Sparkling

    • Raventós Conca del Riu

      Brut Rosé, Spain NV
      19

    • Roederer

      Brut, Anderson Valley, CA NV
      18

    • Santa Julia Blanc De Blanc

      Mendoza, Argentina NV
      15

    • Veuve Clicquot, Brut

      Champagne, France NV
      28

  • Wine by the Glass - White and Rose

    • Forge Cellars

      Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY
      15

    • Red Car

      Pinot Noir Rose, Sonoma, CA
      15

    • Mary Taylor “La Mancha”

      Macabeo/Viura, La Mancha, Spain
      15

    • Hendry Barrel Fermented

      Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA
      18

    • Monte Xanic

      Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Guadalupe, MX
      15

    • Diatom

      Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, CA
      16

    • Bodegas Vetus “Flor de Vetus”

      Verdejo, Rueda, Spain
      14

    • Lone Madrone

      White Blend, Paso Robles, CA
      15

  • Wine by the Glass - Red

    • Miguel Torres “La Causa”

      Red Blend, Itata Valley, Chile
      18

    • D’Alfonso-Curran

      Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
      17

    • Bodega Garzon

      Cabernet Franc, Uruguay
      18

    • Gaxabo by Olivier Riviere

      Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
      16

    • Thacher Winery

      Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
      18

    • Chateau Domecq

      Red Blend, Valle de Guadalupe, MX
      15

    • Dos Minas

      Malbec, Cafayate, Argentina
      15

  • Beer & Cider - On Draft

    • Societe Brewing, Session

      seasonal selection
      11

    • North Coast Brewing Co

      red seal ale
      10

    • Mission Lager

      old california lager
      10

    • Baja Brewing Company

      blonde ale cabotella
      10

    • Beachwood Brewing

      Hef Leppard
      10

    • Wölffer

      dry rosé cider
      10

  • Beer & Cider - By the Bottle

    • Coronado “Weekend Vibes” IPA

      11

    • Philella, Mexican Lager

      12

    • Moonlight “Death & Taxes” Black Lager

      12

    • PFriem IPA

      Hazy IPA
      12

  • Free Spirited/Non-Alcoholic

    • SPICY BLOOD ORANGE “MARGARITA”

      seedlip grove, lime, agave
      16

    • THE PINKK DRINK

      seedlip grove, coconut, strawberry, lime
      16

    • CUCUMBER BASIL GIMLET

      seedlip garden, lime, agave
      16

    • HIBISCUS SPRITZ

      lyre's italian spritz, hibiscus, lemon
      15

  • Small Plates

    • Cornbread

      queso oaxaca, roasted poblano pepper
      15

    • Little Gem Wedge

      lardons, red onion, walnuts, dates, creamy dressing, reyes point blue cheese
      19

    • Loaded Queso Fries

      queso, chorizo, red onions, poblano pepper
      16

    • Vaquera Meatballs

      creamy polenta, chili colorado, queso fresco
      20

    • Santa Maria Spiced Chicken Wings

      chipotle ranch
      18

    • Steak Tartare

      hand cut blackhawk farms american wagyu, pickled red onions, pumpkin seeds, hot sauce cured egg yolk jam, potato chips
      24

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      chilled prawns, lemon, vaquera cocktail sauce
      26

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