Morena's Mexican Cuisine Menu

22651 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  • Appetizers

    • Buffalo Wings

      Fried coated with traditional buffalo or BBQ sauce, fresh veggies, and ranch dip
      $17.00
    • Calamari Rings

      Fried squid rings, buttermilk, and smoked chile seasoning
    • Ceviche

      Citrus marinated fresh fish or shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro.
      $16.00
    • Esquites

      Grilled corn, prepared with tajin, mayonnaise and cotija cheese.
      $6.00
    • Flautas De Camaron

      Flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, roasted corn, jack cheese, mango salsa, crema fresca, cotija cheese.
      $19.00
    • Flautas De Pollo

      Flour tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken, sour cream, cotija cheese.
      $15.00
    • Guacamole Del Mexico

      Hass avocado, cilantro, serrano chiles, tomatoes, onion, and fresh lime juice. Served with tostaditas.
      $13.00
    • Morena's Platter

      Chicken or beef Crispy taquitos, cheese quesadilla, nachos, buffalo wings and beef or chicken flautas. Served with guacamole, Pico de Gallo, sour cream and cotija cheese.
      $28.00
    • Nachos

      Fresh corn tortilla chips, jack cheese, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa fresca
      $13.00
    • Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla, jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole
      $12.00
    • Quesadilla De Vegetables

      Flour spinach tortilla, jack cheese, mushrooms, shredded squash, baby arugula, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $17.00
    • Queso Fundido

      Jack cheese, chorizo, pasilla chiles, mushrooms, onions.
      $15.00
    • Shirmp Cocktail

      Cooked shrimp, served with tomato juice, avocado saltine crackers, and tostaditas.
      $18.00
    • Taquitos

      Two crispy taquitos filled with shredded chicken or beef, sour cream, lettuce, jack cheese, Pico de Gallo, and served with guacamole.
      $14.00
  • Soups & Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      Hearts of romaine lettuce toasted with pepita cilantro dressing, cotija cheese, corn croutons.
      $13.00
    • Classic Tortilla Soup(Bowl)

      Shredded Chicken, fresh tomato, zucchini, and yellow squash in a savory chicken lime broth with fresh avocado, tortilla strips, and jack cheese.
      $15.00
    • Classic Tortilla Soup(Cup)

      Shredded Chicken, fresh tomato, zucchini, and yellow squash in a savory chicken lime broth with fresh avocado, tortilla strips, and jack cheese.
      $9.00
    • Cobb Kale Salad

      Baby kale roasted corn, salsa fresca, avocado, boiled egg, fresh cheese, grilled natural chicken, herbs, and lime vinaigrette.
      $18.00
    • Fajita Salad

      Romaine hearts lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, jack cheese, roasted corn, ranch herb vinaigrette.
      $20.00
    • Grilled Romaine Salmon Salad

      Grilled natural salmon and grilled romaine hearts, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh cheese, corn chips, croutons, and balsamic vinaigrette.
      $24.00
    • Morena's Side Salad

      Organic baby greens, candied pecans, sliced pear, cotija cheese, tossed with red wine vinaigrette. Choice of Chicken, Steak, Grilled Blackened Shrimp for an additional charge.
      $13.00
    • Tostada Salad

      Hearts of romaine lettuce toasted with pepita cilantro dressing, cotija cheese, corn croutons.
  • Seafood Specials

    • Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

      White Mexican prawns sautéed poblano chili, red onion, chardonnay, garlic butter sauce, rice, and refried beans.
      $32.00
    • Camarones Ala La Diabla

      White Mexican prawns sautéed with spicy salsa. Served with white rice and sauteed vegetables.
      $32.00
    • Camarones Tampicos

      Sauteed wild prawns, mushrooms, chardonnay, dried chili, herbs, garlic butter sauce, rice, and seasonal vegetables.
      $32.00
    • Carne Asada And Shrimp

      Angus Skirt steak and sautéed shrimp. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, fresh guacamole, and warm tortillas.
      $39.00
    • Chicken Milanesa

      Panko-crusted grilled chicken with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $24.00
    • Salmon Veracruzano

      Grilled natural Salmon with Veracruz sauce, olive oil, capers, tomatoes, onion, green olives, fresh herbs, Baja rice, and vegetables.
      $30.00
    • Steak Al Patron

      Angus 10z steak with sherry chipotle cream sauce, grilled onions, mushrooms, topped with cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $32.00
  • Combinations de Mexico

    • Cheese Chile Relleno & Amp; Taco

      Cheese Chile Relleno and shredded beef or chicken taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $21.00
    • Chile Relleno & Enchilada

      Cheese Chile Relleno, Shredded Beef, or chicken Enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $21.00
    • Chile Relleno De Camaron

      Breaded Poblano chili stuffed with shrimp, roasted corn, jack cheese, onion, tomatoes, tomatillo salsa, mango relish Baja, rice, and black beans.
      $23.00
    • Crispy Taco & Amp; Enchilada

      Shredded beef or chicken crispy taco and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $21.00
    • Dos Chiles Rellenos

      Two cheese chiles rellenos. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $21.00
    • Enchiladas Con Mole

      Two chicken enchiladas, mole sauce, sour cream, sesame seas, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
      $24.00
    • Enchiladas De Spinach

      Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed spinach, corn, onion, tomatoes, poblano chili, and cream sauce and served with white rice and black beans.
      $20.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Two chicken enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $21.00
    • Filet Mignon Enchiladas

      Two corn tortillas enchiladas, sautéed filet mignon, mushrooms, onion, jack cheese, chile guajillo cream sauce, Baja rice, and refried beans.
      $30.00
    • Lobster Enchiladas

      Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed lobster, onion, tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted corn, avocado, pasilla cream sauce, black beans, and white rice.
      $27.00
    • Seafood Enchiladas

      Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed lobster and shrimp, avocado, Padilla cream sauce, Sauteed vegetables, and white rice.
      $30.00
    • Shrimp Enchiladas

      Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed prawns, onion, tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted corn, avocado, chipotle cream sauce, black beans, and white rice.
      $27.00
    • Street Tacos

      Two corn tortillas choice of Carnitas, Steak, Chicken for an additional charge, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
    • Tacos De Filet Mignon

      Two corn tortillas, grilled filet mignon, mushroom, onion, cabbage, chipotle aioli, avocado, white rice, and beans.
      $31.00
    • Tacos Del Cabo

      Two flour tortillas grilled, choice of blackened fish, shrimp or tempura fish, cabbage, lime oil, tropical relish, white rice, and Baja beans.
      $22.00
    • Tacos Dorados Clasicos

      Two crispy tacos filled with shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, jack cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
      $20.00
    • Tamale &Amp; Enchilada

      One tamale choice of chicken or pork and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $21.00
    • Tamale And Carnitas Taco

      One Tamale Choice of chicken or pork, one soft carnitas taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $21.00
    • Wet Burrito

      Black beans, cheese, covered with green salsa, sour cream, and a slice of avocado.
      $18.00
  • Morena's Specialties

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled citrus marinated Angus steak. Served with a cheese enchilada, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
      $32.00
    • Carnitas De La Casa

      Braised marinated citrus, natural pork. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, salsa fresca, guacamole, and tortillas.
      $24.00
    • Chile Verde

      Tender natural pork braised onion, serrano chili, tomatillo cilantro sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
      $23.00
    • Mole Poblano

      Natural Grilled chicken breast, mole poblano sauce, sesame seeds. Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans-choice of flour or corn tortillas.
      $25.00
    • Pollo A La Chipotle

      Natural grilled chicken breast, sherry wine mushrooms, chipotle cream sauce. Served with white rice, avocado, and cactus salad.
      $24.00
    • Pollo A La Plancha

      Grilled chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, capers, salsa. Served with rice and baby arugula and garnished with a balsamic drizzle.
      $22.00
    • Sizzling Fajitas

      Served sizzling with sautéed onions, bell peppers, pasilla chiles, tomatoes, refried beans, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, and a choice of flour or corn tortillas.
      $21.00
  • Dessert

    • Cheesecake

      Smooth and rich, our Creamy Cheesecake is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
      $12.00
    • Churros Con Cajeta

      Crispy churros coated in cinnamon sugar, traditionally filled with sweet cajeta, a thickened caramel sauce.
      $12.00
    • Deep Fried Ice Cream

      Crisp-coated, warm fried ice cream offering a delightful contrast of textures.
      $12.00
    • Flan

      Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
      $12.00
    • Flan Cheesecake

      A harmonious blend of creamy cheesecake and traditional Mexican flan, topped with a luscious caramel sauce.
      $11.00
  • Side Orders

    • Beans

      Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.
      $6.00
    • Cheese

      A side serving of shredded or melted cheese, typically a blend of traditional Mexican cheeses.
      $2.50
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $6.00
    • Rice

      Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
      $5.00
    • Side Guacamole

      Avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice, typically mashed to a creamy consistency.
      $6.00
    • Side Guacomole

      Freshly mashed avocados combined with cilantro, lime juice, onions, and tomatoes, typically served as a complement to your meal.
      $6.00
    • Slice Fresh Jalapenos

      Fresh jalapeño slices, typically served raw to enhance their crisp texture and natural spicy flavor.
      $3.00
    • Toreados

      Jalapeños, typically grilled or sautéed with onions, offering a spicy complement to any dish.
      $6.00
    • Tortillas

      Freshly baked warm tortillas, perfect for wraps or side.
      $3.00
  • Kids Menu

    • Burrito

      Beans and cheese, choice of fries, or rice.
      $13.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Choice of fries or rice.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Choice of fries or rice.
      $13.00
    • Jiji's Bite

      Grilled chicken with white rice.
      $13.00
    • Mararoni And Cheese Cheeseburger

      Choice of fries or rice.
      $13.00

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