Fresco Cocina Fresco Cocina
2858 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Featured Items
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos$18.00
three corn tortillas roasted corn relish, grilled chayote, avocado sauce, served on corn tortillas
- Roasted Chicken Breast$30.00
roasted tomato salsa, rice & beans, lemon zest
- Sancho's Burger$24.00
7 oz grassfed, oaxaca cheese, jalapeno bacon jam, chipotle sauce, served with yuca fries
CRUDO
- Peruvian Ceviche$20.00
pacifico sea bass, leche de tigre, aji amarillo, choclo, sweet potato
- Tropical Ceviche$20.00
Pacifico Seabass, fresh squeezed lime and orange juice, pineapple juice, tossed with pineapple salsa.
- Aguachiles$19.00
passion fruit, guava, lime, jalapeno, serrano, cilantro, cucumber, red onion
PARA COMPARTIR
- Queso Blanco$8.00
with roasted poblanos, served with tortilla chips
- Cocina Guacamole$10.00
red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime, served with tortilla chips
- Poblano Cornbread$12.00
with orange honey butter
- Tequenos$15.00
crispy queso blanco "cheese sticks", guasacaca sauce
- Short Rib Empanadas$18.00
pickled raisins, frisee, aji verde sauce
- Crispy Calamari$18.00
cherry peppers, rocoto pepper aioli, chimichurri
- Charred Octopus$21.00
patatas bravas chilenos, cipolinni, chipotle aioli
- Cocina Tacos$18.00+
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos$18.00
three corn tortillas roasted corn relish, grilled chayote, avocado sauce, served on corn tortillas
ENSALADAS Y SOPAS
- Cocina Caesar Salad$15.00
little gem lettuce, blue corn crisps, cotija cheese, poblano caesar dressing (egg & cheese in dressing)
- Strawberry Fields$16.00
mixed greens, seasonal fruit, mole spiced walnuts, goat cheese, white balsamic
- Chipotle Avocado Salad$16.00
romaine, avocado, corn black bean salsa, cherry tomatoes, peppers, cotija, tortilla strips, chipotle dressing
- Coconut Soup$7.00+
sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, tomato, scallion, coconut milk, azeite de dende, (vegan) Add Shrimp for additional cost
- Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00+
shredded chicken, blue corn strips, crema, cilantro
- Side Salad$6.00
A smaller version of our salads, please select one
ESPECIALES DE LA TIERRA ( MEATS )
- Brazilian Skirt Steak$39.00
prime skirt steak, fingerling potatoes, cipolinni charred, broccolini, herb chimichurri
- Peruvian Steak Fajitas$36.00
sauteed angus beef tenderloin strips, onions, peppers, aji amarillo, tomatoes, soy, rice
- Roasted Chicken Breast$30.00
roasted tomato salsa, rice & beans, lemon zest
- Short Rib Enchiladas$30.00
Birria Enchiladas, rice, beans, cilantro and onion
- Pabellon Criollo$32.00
beef braised short rib, sweet peppers, tomato, black beans, onion, rice, yuca fries
- Sancho's Burger$24.00
7 oz grassfed, oaxaca cheese, jalapeno bacon jam, chipotle sauce, served with yuca fries
ESPECIALES DEL MAR ( SEAFOOD )
SIDES
LUNCH ENTREES
- Torta Asada$18.00+
select chicken or carne asada on a telera roll with with smashed avocado, citrus slaw, pickled onions, aji verde sauce
- Cocina Cubano$18.00
braised pork shoulder, black forest ham, swiss, pickles, mustard
- Loaded Quesadilla$15.00
oaxaca cheese, avocado sauce, chipotle aioli select protein for additional charge
- Power Bowl$15.00
quinoa, black beans, kale, pickled onions, soft boiled egg, avocado, chipotle aioli
- Vegan Bowl$16.00
rice & beans, sweet peppers, grilled chayote, broccolini, corn relish, avocado-cilantro emulsion
- Cali Burrito Lunch$23.00
Carne Asada, Yuca Fries, Guacamole, Pineapple pico, lime crema
LUNCH TACOS
- Fish Of The Day Tacos$22.00+
three tacos on corn tortillas select grilled or fried topped with avocado sauce, citrus slaw, and pineapple salsa
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos$18.00
three corn tortillas roasted corn relish, grilled chayote, avocado sauce, served on corn tortillas
- Carnitas Tacos$20.00
Served on three corn tortillas. topped with pickled onions, avocado, cotija, served on corn tortillas
- Short Rib Tacos$20.00
grilled scallion, chipotle aioli 3 tacos served on corn tortillas
- Shrimp Tacos$18.00
Shrimp cooked in bravas seasoning, butter, lemon, garlic, and parsley. Served with three corn tortillas, citrus slaw, avocado, and lime crema.
- Cocina Tacos$18.00+
DESSERTS
EXTRAS
KIDS
- Kids Chicken Tenders$10.00
served with broccolini and potatoes
- Kids Quesadilla$10.00
served with black beans
- Kids Rolled Tacos$10.00
topped with lettuce, avocado sauce & lime crema
- Kids Taco (x2)$10.00
single tacos, select a protein, served with rice & beans
- Kids Burrito$10.00
- Kids Cheeseburger$10.00
- Kids Berries$3.00
VEGAN
- Brazilian Skirt Vegan$28.00
Marble Potatoes, Cippolini onions, Charred Broccolini, Choice of grilled portobellos or grilled vegetables.
- Vegan Fajitas$26.00
Sautéed vegetables including sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, poblanos, and can add mushrooms. Comes with Rice, Beans, and corn or flour Tortillas
- Roasted Vegetables$26.00
Roasted Vegetables or Mushrooms, roasted tomato salsa, rice, and beans
- Vegan Pabellon Criollo$26.00
Sweet Peppers, Onions, Pobalnos, Garlic, Maduros, Extra Vegetables or Mushrooms
- Dinner Vegan Bowl$26.00
rice & beans, sweet peppers, grilled chayote, broccolini, corn relish, avocado salsa. Added Extra vegetables or Mushroom
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos$18.00
three corn tortillas roasted corn relish, grilled chayote, avocado sauce, served on corn tortillas
Sunday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 2:59 am |
Monday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 2:59 am |
Tuesday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 2:59 am |
Wednesday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 2:59 am |
Thursday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 2:59 am |
Friday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 2:59 am |
Saturday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 2:59 am |
Fresco Cocina is a Latin inspired restaurant located in the heart of Carlsbad Village serving a modern interpretation of latin cuisine. Our playfully curated menu rediscovers tradition and offers a selection of shareable plates and main courses all infused with Latin soul. Fresco Cocina is a haven for those who appreciate bold, bright flavors paired with exemplary wine and artisanal spirits that let the high quality ingredients shine.
2858 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008