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        • Guacamole Made Tableside
          avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime
          $12.75
        • Baja Shrimp Ceviche*
          shrimp, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, onion, corn tostaditas
          $15.75
        • Fish Ceviche*
          snapper, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, onion, corn tostaditas
          $14.75
        Ensaladas
        • Caesar & Avocado
          romaine, avocado, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
          $12.75
        • Ortega's Mixed Green Salad
          mixed greens, grilled tomato, avocado, cucumber, carrot, garbanzos, cotija & queso fresco, black bean corn salsa, balsamic vinaigrette
          $12.75
        • Sandia Sesame Salad
          mixed greens, watermelon, avocado, cucumber, carrot, garbanzos, cotija & queso fresco, black bean corn salsa, sesame soy vinaigrette
          $12.75
        Soups
        • Ortega's Chicken & Tortilla
          roasted chicken, onion, chipotle, cilantro, garbanzos, tomato, rice, tortilla strips, avocado
          $9.75
        • Puerto Nuevo-Style Tortilla
          guajillo chiles, chicken stock, roasted tomato, cilantro, avocado, jack cheese, tortilla strips
          $9.75
        • Black Bean & Pumpkin
          pureed black bean & roasted kabocha pumpkin, black bean corn salsa, crema
          $9.75
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        Phone: (619) 692-4200

        Address: 141 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

        Website: http://www.ortegas.com

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        General Info
        Our recipes originate from the Ortega family, which was among the first to prepare a repertoire of Baja cuisine, such as beans, rice and steamed lobster in Baja’s lobster village of Puerto Nuevo in the 1950s. These traditional flavors of Puerto Nuevo are celebrated with our world famous grilled lobster, served Baja-style with rice, beans, drawn butter, grilled lime and a large handmade flour tortilla. Many seafood and authentic classic Mexican dishes are served such as our famous Chile Relleno, Banana Crusted Huachinango, Chicken Mole Enchiladas and much more. Relax beside the fireplace with one of many margaritas to chose from such as the Don Julio Classic, Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita or Mango Mint Margarita. Or choose from an expansive assortment of the finest tequilas, spirits and Mexican beers. Stained glass, chic design and Latin inspired music add to the cozy ambiance.Our recipes originate from the Ortega family, which was among the first to prepare a repertoire of Baja cuisine, such as beans, rice and steamed lobster in Baja’s lobster village of Puerto Nuevo in the 1950s. These traditional flavors of Puerto Nuevo are celebrated with our world famous grilled lobster, served Baja-style with rice, beans, drawn butter, grilled lime and a large handmade flour tortilla. Many seafood and authentic classic Mexican dishes are served such as our famous Chile Relleno, Banana Crusted Huachinango, Chicken Mole Enchiladas and much more. Relax beside the fireplace with one of many margaritas to chose from such as the Don Julio Classic, Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita or Mango Mint Margarita. Or choose from an expansive assortment of the finest tequilas, spirits and Mexican beers. Stained glass, chic design and Latin inspired music add to the cozy ambiance.
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        Price Range
        $$$
        Neighborhoods
        Hillcrest, Western San Diego
        AKA

        Ortega's, A Mexican Bistro

        Ortega's Bistro

        Other Link

        http://www.ortegas.com

        Categories
        Mexican Restaurants, American Restaurants, Latin American Restaurants, Restaurants
        Other Information

        Cuisines: Mexican, American, Latin American

        Price Range : Above Average

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