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Morena’s Mexican Cuisine is owned and operated by the Rosales family. They opened their first location in Rancho Mission Viejo in 2019. Since then have plans to open several more locations in Orange County and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers authentic Mexican food made with the freshest ingredients. We never use pre-made sauces, mixes, or frozen ingredients in our food. All of our cocktails are made with fresh ingredients like freshly muddled blackberries, organic agave and fresh lime juice. Lunch Specials: Our lunch menu also features tacos, burritos, huevos rancheros, chile relleno and more. All dishes are $12.99 from 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Fried coated with traditional buffalo or BBQ sauce, fresh veggies, and ranch dip.
Calamari RingsUS$17.00
Fried squid rings, buttermilk, and smoked chile seasoning.
FishUS$17.00
ShrimpUS$19.00
OctopusUS$19.00
CevicheUS$16.00
Citrus marinated fresh fish or shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
EsquitesUS$6.00
Grilled corn, prepared with tajin, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese.
Flautas de CamaronUS$19.00
Flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, roasted corn, jack cheese, mango salsa, crema fresca, and cotija cheese.
Flautas de PolloUS$15.00
Flour tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Guacamole Del MexicoUS$13.00
Hass avocado, cilantro, serrano chiles, tomatoes, onion, and fresh lime juice. Served with tostaditas.
Morena's PlatterUS$28.00
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.
NachosUS$13.00
Fresh corn tortilla chips, jack cheese, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and salsa fresca.
CarnitasUS$4.00
ChickenUS$5.00
SteakUS$7.00
ShrimpUS$7.00
QuesadillaUS$12.00
Flour tortilla, jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
CarnitasUS$5.00
ChickenUS$6.00
SteakUS$8.00
ShrimpUS$8.00
Quesadilla de VegetablesUS$17.00
Flour spinach tortilla, jack cheese, mushrooms, shredded squash, baby arugula, guacamole, and sour cream.
Queso FundidoUS$15.00
Jack cheese, chorizo, pasilla chiles, mushrooms, and onions.
Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
Cooked shrimp, served with tomato juice, avocado saltine crackers, and tostadas.
TaquitosUS$14.00
Two crispy taquitos filled with shredded Chicken or Beef, sour cream, lettuce, jack cheese, and pico de gallo, served with guacamole.
Soups & Salads
Hot soup for a cold day, or a light salad that's filling and healthy.
Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Hearts of romaine lettuce toasted with pepita cilantro dressing, cotija cheese, and corn croutons.
ChickenUS$6.00
SteakUS$9.00
Grill Blackened ShrimpUS$10.00
Classic Tortilla SoupUS$9.00
Shredded chicken, fresh tomato, zucchini, and yellow squash in a savory chicken lime broth with fresh avocado, tortilla strips, and jack cheese.
CupUS$9.00
BowlUS$15.00
Cobb Kale SaladUS$18.00
Baby kale roasted corn, salsa fresca, avocado, boiled egg, fresh cheese, grilled natural chicken, herbs, and lime vinaigrette.
Fajita SaladUS$20.00
Romaine hearts lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, jack cheese, roasted corn, and ranch herb vinaigrette.
ChickenUS$20.00
SteakUS$22.00
ShrimpUS$23.00
ComboUS$34.00
Grilled Romaine Salmon SaladUS$24.00
Grilled natural salmon and grilled romaine hearts, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh cheese, corn chips, croutons, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Morena's Side SaladUS$13.00
Organic baby greens, candied pecans, sliced pear, and cotija cheese, tossed with red wine vinaigrette.
ChickenUS$6.00
SteakUS$8.00
Grilled Blackened ShrimpUS$9.00
Tostada SaladUS$19.00
Grilled ChickenUS$19.00
Grilled SteakUS$21.00
Grilled Blackened ShrimpUS$23.00
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce
Toasted with pepita cilantro dressing, cotija cheese, and corn croutons.
Seafood Specials
From sea to your plate.
Camarones Al Mojo De AjoUS$32.00
White Mexican prawns sautéed poblano chili, red onion, chardonnay, garlic butter sauce, rice, and refried beans.
Camarones Ala La DiablaUS$32.00
White Mexican prawns sautéed with spicy salsa. Served with white rice and sauteed vegetables.
Angus skirt steak and sautéed shrimp. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, fresh guacamole, and warm tortillas.
Chicken MilanesaUS$24.00
Panko-crusted grilled chicken with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Salmon VeracruzanoUS$30.00
Grilled natural salmon with Veracruz sauce, olive oil, capers, tomatoes, onion, green olives, fresh herbs, Baja rice, and vegetables.
Steak Al PatronUS$32.00
Angus 10 oz steak with sherry chipotle cream sauce, grilled onions, mushrooms, topped with cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Combinations de Mexico
Cheese Chile Relleno & Amp / TacoUS$21.00
Cheese chile relleno and shredded beef or chicken taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Chile Relleno & EnchiladaUS$21.00
Cheese Chile Relleno, Shredded Beef, or Chicken Enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Chile Relleno De CamaronUS$23.00
Breaded poblano chili stuffed with shrimp, roasted corn, jack cheese, onion, tomatoes, tomatillo salsa, mango relish Baja, rice, and black beans.
Crispy Taco & Amp / EnchiladaUS$21.00
Shredded beef or chicken crispy taco and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Dos Chiles RellenosUS$21.00
Two cheese chiles rellenos. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas Con MoleUS$24.00
Two chicken enchiladas, mole sauce, sour cream, sesame seas, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Enchiladas De SpinachUS$20.00
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed spinach, corn, onion, tomatoes, poblano chili, and cream sauce and served with white rice and black beans.
Enchiladas VerdesUS$21.00
Two chicken enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Filet Mignon EnchiladasUS$30.00
Two corn tortillas enchiladas, sautéed filet mignon, mushrooms, onion, jack cheese, chile guajillo cream sauce, Baja rice, and refried beans.
Lobster EnchiladasUS$27.00
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed lobster, onion, tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted corn, avocado, pasilla cream sauce, black beans, and white rice.
Seafood EnchiladasUS$30.00
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed lobster and shrimp, avocado, Padilla cream sauce, Sauteed vegetables, and white rice.
Shrimp EnchiladasUS$27.00
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed prawns, onion, tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted corn, avocado, chipotle cream sauce, black beans, and white rice.
Street TacosUS$18.00
Two corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
CarnitasUS$18.00
ChickenUS$19.00
SteakUS$21.00
Tacos De Filet MignonUS$31.00
Two corn tortillas, grilled filet mignon, mushroom, onion, cabbage, chipotle aioli, avocado, white rice, and beans.
Tacos Del CaboUS$22.00
Two flour tortillas grilled, choice of blackened fish, shrimp or tempura fish, cabbage, lime oil, tropical relish, white rice, and Baja beans.
Tacos Dorados ClasicosUS$20.00
Two crispy tacos filled with shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, jack cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Tamale & Amp / EnchiladaUS$21.00
One tamale choice of chicken or pork and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Tamale And Carnitas TacoUS$21.00
One tamale choice of chicken or pork, one soft carnitas taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Wet BurritoUS$18.00
Black beans, cheese, covered with green salsa, sour cream, and a slice of avocado.
CarnitasUS$18.00
ChickenUS$19.00
SteakUS$21.00
ShrimpUS$21.00
Morena's Specialties
Specialty plates that you can only find here.
Carne AsadaUS$32.00
Grilled citrus marinated Angus steak. Served with a cheese enchilada, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Carnitas De La CasaUS$24.00
Braised marinated citrus, natural pork. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, salsa fresca, guacamole, and tortillas.
Chile VerdeUS$23.00
Tender natural pork braised onion, serrano chili, tomatillo cilantro sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Mole PoblanoUS$25.00
Natural Grilled chicken breast, mole poblano sauce, sesame seeds. Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans | Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Pollo A La ChipotleUS$24.00
Natural grilled chicken breast, sherry wine mushrooms, chipotle cream sauce. Served with white rice, avocado, and cactus salad.
Pollo A La PlanchaUS$22.00
Grilled chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, capers, and salsa. Served with rice and baby arugula and garnished with a balsamic drizzle.
Sizzling FajitasUS$21.00
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.
Grilled ChickenUS$21.00
Grilled SteakUS$25.00
ShrimpUS$25.00
Kids Menu
We are a family friend restaurant.
BurritoUS$13.00
Beans and cheese, choice of Fries, Fruit, or Rice.
Cheese QuesadillaUS$13.00
Choice of Fries, Fruit, or Rice.
Chicken TendersUS$13.00
Choice of Fries, Fruit, or Rice.
Jiji's BiteUS$13.00
Grilled chicken with white rice.
Macaroni & Cheese CheeseburgerUS$13.00
Choice of Fries or Fruit.
Side Orders
A little extra on the side.
BeansUS$6.00
CheeseUS$2.50
French FriesUS$6.00
Fresh FruitUS$4.50
RiceUS$5.00
Side GuacamoleUS$6.00
Slice Fresh JalapenosUS$3.00
ToreadosUS$6.00
TortillasUS$3.00
Dessert
All good meals end with dessert.
CheesecakeUS$12.00
Churros con CajetaUS$12.00
Deep Fried Ice CreamUS$12.00
FlanUS$12.00
Flan CheesecakeUS$11.00
Menu
American BreakfastUS$20.00
2 eggs any style, 3 pancakes. Choice of Bacon or Sausage.
Avocado ToastUS$15.00
Served with 2 eggs of any style, hash browns, and toast.
BirriaUS$18.00
Bottomless MimosasUS$20.00
2 hour limit.
Breakfast BurritoUS$15.00
ChilaquilesUS$17.00
Chile Verde OmeletteUS$17.00
Classic ComboUS$18.00
Two eggs any style choice of Bacon, Ham, or Sausage.
Egg BenedictUS$19.00
Eggs, English muffin, sliced avocado, bacon, grilled tomato, and hollandaise sauce.
French ToastUS$14.00
Add FruitUS$5.00
Add EggsUS$5.00
Add BaconUS$6.00
Huevos Con ChorizoUS$17.00
Huevos RancherosUS$18.00
MachacaUS$17.00
MenudoUS$16.00
Mexican OmeletteUS$17.00
PozoleUS$16.00
Seafood OmeletteUS$21.00
Steak & EggsUS$23.00
New York Steak (6 oz), 2 eggs any style, Mexican potatoes, and avocado slices.
Veggie OmeletteUS$17.00
Lunch specials
Chicken BowlUS$14.99
Rice, vegetables, and chicken.
Lunch Classic - BurritoUS$14.99
Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken. Pico de Gallo, cheese, rice, and beans
Make it WetUS$1.00
Lunch Combo - Cheese EnchiladaUS$14.99
Comes with White or Mexican rice, and Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Cheese QuesadillaUS$14.99
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Chile RellenoUS$14.99
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Crispy TacoUS$14.99
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Soft TacoUS$14.99
Steak, Chicken or Carnitas. Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Spinach EnchiladaUS$14.99
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Small Soup & SaladUS$14.99
Happy Hour
3 Ceviche TostadasUS$8.00
Shrimp, Fish, or Octopus.
Calamari SteakUS$8.00
ChicharronesUS$8.00
Fried pork cracklings with green avocado sauce.
Draft Mexican BeerUS$5.00
EsquiteUS$5.00
FlautasUS$8.00
Beef or Chicken
House MargaritaUS$7.00
House WineUS$7.00
Red or White
Jalapeño PoppersUS$8.00
NachosUS$8.00
Shredded Chicken, Shredded Carnitas, or Grilled Chicken.
Onion RingsUS$8.00
QuesadillaUS$8.00
TaquitosUS$8.00
Beef or Chicken
Well CocktailsUS$7.00
Zucchini SticksUS$8.00
Taco Tuesday
Bottled or Draft Mexican BeerUS$5.00
Crispy TacosUS$12.00
3 for $12.00 | Shredded Beef or Chicken
House MargaritaUS$7.00
Seafood TacosUS$14.00
3 for $14.00 | Blackened Shrimp, Fish, or Calamari
Soft TacosUS$12.00
3 for $12.00 | Carnitas, Steak, Al Pastor, or Chicken
What people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Quiet
5 Reviews
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Allen VIP
Orange County34 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 3
Carnitas dish was good. Chili verde dish pretty much tasteless. Beans and rice were good.
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DianeB
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Chile Verde platter and an organic margarita with agave and lime…perfection!
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Sharry
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delightful Valentines experience. Food was superb and friendly waiter. Presentation of special dinner was a culinary masterpiece!
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Jonathan VIP
Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We have a very good meal and the service was great. This was our first time and we will certainly be back.
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Pablo
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food ! Lake forest gem, surprised this place is not busier.
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