Esperanza Cocina de la Playa
$$ · manhattan beach
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266 ↗
Appetizers
- Guacamole Traditionalcrispy tortilla chips$15.50
- Guacamole TrioPineapple, elote & pork crackling with plantain chips$20.50
- Nachos de PalmillaGuacamole, pico, crema, white beans with protein options$17.50-$28.25
- Nachos de MariscoShrimp & dungeness crab base$32
- Braised Short Rib TaquitosTomatillo avocado salsa, crema, cotija$16.50
- Playa Shrimp TaquitosFresno aioli, jalapeño crema, queso fresco$28.25
- Quesadilla de ParillaGuacamole, pico, crema with protein options$16.50-$25.25
- Queso Fundido Flameadoflamed mexican cheeses, homemade tortillas, salsa trio$16.50-$18.50
Ceviches
- Ceviche de Pescado BlancoSeabass, tomato, jalapeño, avocado$26.50
- Ceviche Los CabosSeabass, red jalapeño broth, green olive, avocado$26.50
- Ceviche Pineapple CamaronesWhite prawns with mango chamoy broth$26.50
- Ceviche Tres ManerasTrio sampler$26.50
- Cabo Shrimp CocktailPoached shrimp, chipotle broth, serrano, red onion$21.50
Street Tacos
- Tacos de Halibut Frito ●chipotle aioli, garlic mojo, guacamole, queso fresco$22.50
- Tacos de Camarones FritoGriddled queso, fresno aioli, avocado, cotija$19.50
- Tacos de LangostaFresno aioli, white wine, garlic, lime, red chile$35
- Tacos de Filet MignonGriddled queso, roasted salsa, jalapeño crema, avocado$19.50
- Tacos de Pollo AsadoRoasted salsa, avocado, pico, queso blanco$17.50
- Tacos de Vegetales FrescosGrilled market vegetables with fresno aioli$16.50
Salads & Soups
- Ensalada de CuerdaShredded cabbage, braised short rib or chicken, avocado, cotija$20.50
- Ensalada de AsadaChimichurri filet mignon, roasted corn, cucumber, avocado$31
- Ensalada Caesarromaine hearts, shaved celery, fried capers, garlic jalapeno$15.50-$29.75
- El Jefe Taco TostadaBraised shredded beef or machaca with white beans$25.25
- Sopa De Tortillacaldo de ancho, chicken breast, market vegetables, queso fresco$15.50
Vegan Selections
- Potato TaquitosChipotle queso, avocado tomatillo salsa$15.50
- Soft Tacos PicadillosVegan picadillo, roasted salsa, guacamole$25.25
- El BólVegan picadillo bowl with quinoa salad, corn, guacamole$18.50
- Mercadas Enchiladas VeganoGrilled market vegetables with chipotle queso$17.50
Kitchen Specials
- Fajitas de Filet Mignon / Achiote ChickenFlour tortillas, guacamole, crema, pico$35
- Chipotle Pollo y HongosBone-in chicken, chipotle crema, mushrooms$29.25
- Sabor de Oaxaca CarnitasGuacamole, pickled onion, corn tortillas$29.25
- Pollo en Mole Blancobone-in chicken breast, chile pepitas, arroz de tomatillo$29.25
- Pollo RancheraBone-in chicken, crispy onion, tomatillo rice$29.25
- Esperanza Burrito Especial ●Twice-grilled flour tortilla with white beans, rice, cheese$25.25-$29.25
Mesquite Grill
- La Asada con SalsaChimichurri carne asada with sauce$38
- Prime Filete Mignon8oz USDA certified prime center cut, chipotle crema, mushrooms$54
- Bistec Nueva York12oz aged USDA certified prime strip loin$61
- Aged Ribeye al Mesquite14oz aged USDA prime, onion chile bacon crema$66
- Mar y Tierra6oz filet mignon with lobster tail or blackened prawns$66-$71
Seafood Plates
- Enchiladas Mariscos SuizasCrema sauce, queso blanco with protein options$28.25-$37
- Tacos de PescadoSeared chile halibut, jalapeño crema, pico$30.25
- Achiote Beso Salmon ●crispy sweet corn cake, tomatillo chipotle salsa$39
- Prawns DiabloDiablo ranchera sauce, rajas, chile de arbol$47
- Prawns Pacifico con SalsaGarlic, tomato, red onion, tequila & lime$47
- Relleno de Langosta y CamaronPoblano with lobster, shrimp & corn$25.25
- Chimichanga MariscosLobster & shrimp tequila crema sauce$36
- Fajitas Del MarFlour tortillas, guacamole, crema with protein options$44-$51
- Pescado de la DiaPan-seared fresh fish, choice of preparation
- Sabor de Tres MariscosLobster & shrimp relleno, crab enchilada, halibut taco$47
Mexican Traditions
- Crispy Chicken Taco y EnchiladaMachaca/short rib taco & enchilada$24.25
- Chile Relleno y Crispy TacoFried relleno & crispy taco$20.50
- Enchilada y Chile RellenoCheese enchilada & fried relleno$20.50
- Crispy Taco, Enchilada y RellenoThree-item combination$27.25
- Two Crispy TacosMachaca/short rib with queso, pico, lettuce$24.25
- Two EnchiladasCheese or machaca/short rib with guajillo sauce$24.25
- Two Soft Tacos al ParillaChimichurri filet or achiote chicken$24.25
- Chicken Suizas Enchiladaspasilla suiza, queso blanco, avocado, crema$25.25
- Cabo Surf & Turf EnchiladasShrimp & crab enchilada plus filet enchilada$28.25
- Mole Blanco EnchiladasChicken machaca, queso, chipotle pepitas$25.25
Desserts
- Helado Fritohorchata ice cream hand-rolled in crispy coconut honey crust$12.75
- Flan de Azucarhomemade créme caramel mexican custard, cinnamon sugar$12.75
- Mayan Cinnamon ChurrosTrio sauce selection (chocolate, caramel, cream)$12.75
- Oaxacan Lava CakeHorchata ice cream, cookie crumbles, chocolate drizzle$15.50
Breakfast
- Dos Huevos a la ParillaTwo eggs any style, two pieces of sweet peppered bacon, crispy papas rajas with tortillas and honey butter$15.50
- La Asada con HuevosTwo eggs any style, chimichurri carne asasa, ranchera or chimichurri sauce, papas rajas$42.75
- Papas Rajas HashCrispy papas rajas, fried eggs, avocado, queso blanco with salsas; add protein$12.75–$18.50
- Pacifico Lobster BenedictBaked lobster tail, crispy sweet peppered bacon, toasted english muffin with poached eggs and hollandaise$47.25
- Quesadilla a la MexicanaCrispy applewood bacon, scrambled egg, roasted poblano, roasted corn with guacamole$21.50
- Whipped Maple Stuffed French ToastMaple cream cheese-filled bread with cornflake crust and caramelized apples$15.50
- Pancakes Hawaianos3 macadamia nut pancakes, warm caramel sauce, caramelized bananas$15.50
- Chilequiles con RellenoCorn chips with chicken or short rib, salsa, and grilled poblano$27.25
- Huevos Rancheros Divorciados2 cheesy enfrijoladas blanco topped with two fried eggs$19.50–$27.25
- Huevos Verde ScrambleScrambled egg whites, broccolini, roasted poblano, mushrooms$14.50
- Scrambled Breakfast BowlEggs, tater tots, bacon, chorizo or vegano option$17.50
- Palmilla OmeletBacon and chorizo or carnitas with cheese and vegetables$19.50–$21.25
- Mariscos OmeletFresh lobster tail & dungeness crab with papas rajas$43.00
- Baja Breakfast BurritoEggs, bacon, chorizo or vegano, tater tots$17.50
- Huevos Blancos BurritoScrambled egg whites, cherry tomatoes, broccolini, roasted poblano$14.50
- Taqueria Tacos de Huevos3 street tacos per order cheesy omelet & choice of meat$17.50
Margaritas
- Margarita de la Casacazadores blanco hand-shaken with our homemade organic agave sweet & sour$14.75
- Frozen Fruit MargaritaClassic margarita blended with raspberries, strawberries, or mango$15.25
- Muddled Fruit MargaritaMade with muddled watermelon, raspberries, or strawberries$15.25
- Palmilla MargaritaCazadores reposado finished with grand marnier$16.50
- Ocho Cadillac MargaritaOcho blanco with orange liqueur$20.00
- Pepino Diablocazadores blanco, organic agave nectar, fresh squeezed lime, muddled jalapeno and cucumber$16.25
- La FlaquitaSkinny version with minimal agave nectar$15.25
- Hot Honey MezcalitaIlegal mezcal with house-made honey turmeric syrup and cayenne$15.75
- Fresh Spicy Mango MargaritaCazadores blanco with fresh mango, muddled jalapeño and cucumber$17.50
- Pineapple Serrano Cilantro MargaritaCazadores reposado with pineapple, serrano chile, cilantro$16.25
- Watermelon Cilantro Coolercazadores blanco, muddled watermelon, cilantro & jalapeno with tajin rim$15.75
- Smoky Pasilla MargaritaLa luna mezcal with house-made smoked pasilla chile salt rim$15.75
- Spicy Pomegranate Margarita ●Sauza hornitos reposado with housemade pomegranate syrup$16.25
- Ginger MargaritaCazadores blanco with ginger liqueur and red bull tropical$18.50
- Passion Fruit Margarita818 blanco with passion fruit, mezcal spritz, mango chamoy tajin$19.00
- Farm MargaritaCazadores blanco with house-pressed carrot juice and ginger liqueur$16.50
- Coconut Pineapple MargaritaCazadores reposado with pineapple and amaro float$21.00
- Big Daddy Caddygrande margarita made for sharing equivalent to 4 margaritas$49.00
Innovative Cocktails
- Paloma Rosada ●patron reposado, citronge, organic agave nectar, fresh lime, guava soda$18.50