El Cortez has been recognized by the City of Laguna Niguel as a “Historic Landmark” and has been serving Mexican cuisine to south Orange County for over 30 years!
In 1971 Jose & Molly Franco opened their first restaurant in Santa Monica, California using traditional family recipes, passed down from a region centered around “Los Altos” in Jalisco, Mexico.
In 1985 “El Cortez” opened it’s doors in Laguna Niguel, California. We are honored to share our traditional Mexican cuisine to the local community in an effort to offer Mexican hospitality and fun family experience.
Provecho!
Don’t forget to try our Ultimate Margarita – Herradura Reposado tequila, fresh lime juice with a float of Tuaca, an Italian brandy, with hints of vanilla & citrus.
Margarita Monday
$5 Margaritas
Taco Wednesday 4pm-Close
Tacos
$.99 Potato or Bean – crispy or soft, lettuce and cheese
$1.49 Ground Beef or Chicken – crispy or soft, lettuce and cheese
$1.99 Carne Asada or Carnitas – soft only, with onion, cilantro and guacamole
$1.99 Chile Verde or Chile Colorado – soft only, with beans and cheese
$2.99 White Meat Chicken – soft only, with lettuce and cheese
$2.99 Fish – soft only with onion, cabbage, and tartar sauce
$3.99 Shrimp – soft only with lettuce and cheese
Add Rice and Beans for $3.50
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-6pm
Drinks
$1 Off All Beers, Wine & Well Drinks
$5 House Margaritas
$9 1800 Coconut Margarita
$9 Lunazul Silver Tequila Shot & Draft Beer
Appetizers
$5 Chimiflautas, Taquitos or Cheese Quesadilla
$5 Nachos
$5 Queso Fundido (+$2 for Chorizo)
$7 Nachos Carabella
$9 Three Mini Tostadas – shrimp, fish or combo
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