Tamayo Restaurant

Antojitos | Appetizers

Sudden Cravings

• Fresh Guacamole "Just for You"

  Ripe avocados, onion, tomatoes, lime and cilantro prepared at your table after 3:00 pm

• Tama-Chiles

  Fresh Shishito Peppers sautéed in virgin olive oil with Kikkoman soy sauce, garlic clove, sea salt and fresh squeezed California lemon. Great for any occasion! Shishito is the Japanese cousin to the Spanish Patron...to die for!

• Nachos a la Veloso

  Red, white and blue corn tortillas smothered with Chile Verde sauce, Monterey jack cheese, black beans and jalapeño toreados. Taste the best nachos in East Los Angeles!

• Nachos Estilo Tamayo

  Red, white and blue corn tortilla chips served with fresh guacamole, refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño slices and sour cream

• Quesadillas

  Grilled flour tortillas filled with Monterey Jack cheese, served with fresh guacamole, sour cream, and fresh salsa 'quemada'

• Queso Fundido

  An assortment of mouth-watering melted cheeses, served with corn or flour tortillas

• Antojitos Surtidos

  Can't decide? Try an assortment of tasty appetizers, 1/2 chicken quesadilla, 1 chicken flauta, 2 beef taquitos, 4 mini rellenos served with fresh guacamole, sour cream, and fresh salsa 'quemada'

• Shrimp Cocktail - Tamayo Style

  Grilled jumbo shrimp smothered with spices, lime and a delicious chipotle sauce, absolutely recommended

• Ceviche

  A house specialty. Chilled scallops marinated with fresh limes, special spices, fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeños

Caldos & Ensaladas | Soup & Salad

Choice of Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Cilantro, Italian, Vinaigrette, Citrus or Tamayo House Dressing

• Sopa de Tortilla

  Traditional flavors and textures; Pasilla chiles, tender chicken, tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips and Panela cheese

• Sopa de Lima

  A fragrant soup with fresh lime, chicken, cilantro, Serrano chile and onion

• Albóndigas

  A hearty meatball soup with fresh vegetables

• Acapulco Chop Chop

  Grilled chicken breast, papaya, cucumber, tomato, feta, frisee and watercress with Tamayo house dressing or balsamic vinaigrette

• Fresh Salmon Fiesta Salad

  Romaine and mixed Greens, red onions, tomatoes, fresh mango and jicama tossed with citrus dressing

• Tropical Shrimp Salad

  Grilled shrimp, baby greens, diced mango, charred chile pasilla tossed in citrus vinaigrette

• Ensalada Estilo Chef Alfonso Rolon

  Romaine lettuce, fresh spinach, jicama, avocado, tomatoes, onions and our own herb dressing. Choice of: Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Ceviche, Salmon

• Ensalada Caesar

  The original Caesar salad with your choice of: Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Ceviche, Salmon

• Tostada Tamayo

  A traditional favorite with Monterey Jack cheese, black beans, rice, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, fresh guacamole and sour cream. Choice of: Chicken, Carnitas, Beef, Shrimp, Ceviche

• Wedge Salad

  1/2 iceberg lettuce with chopped tomatoes, bacon, red onions, bleu cheese crumbles and bleu cheese dressing

• Ensalada de la Casa

  Mixed greens with tomatoes and your choice of salad dressing

Mariscos │ Seafood

Served with Mexican style rice and choice of refried beans or fresh vegetables

• Camarones Estilo Tamayo

  Jumbo shrimp sautéed with lemon, olive oil, onions, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, coconut milk and chipotle chiles, extremely spicy

• Camarones Costa Azul

  Baked jumbo shrimp stuffed with sliced jalapeños, ham and Monterey jack cheese, wrapped with bacon and topped with roasted tomatillo, cherry tomato and chipotle sauce

• Chile Relleno de Mariscos

  Lightly battered Poblano chile stuffed with shrimp, scallops, white fish and cheese, in a white cream sauce

• Huachinango Estilo Veracruz

  Pacific red snapper sautéed in olive oil and smothered with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, capers, green olives, cilantro and garlic

Carnes │ Meats

Choice of fresh Mexican rice, fresh vegetables, refried or black beans

• Bone In Ribeye

  12oz of outstanding USDA Ribeye at its best and well marbled for peak flavor topped with chipotle garlic butter

• Bistec a la Parrilla Estilo Guadalajara

  Broiled New York steak smothered with bacon, mushrooms, parsley and green onions in a Bordelaise sauce

• Carne Asada

  New York steak marinated and grilled to perfection, served with 1 cheese enchilada and fresh guacamole

• Carnitas

  Tender braised pork meat, served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo

• Cochinita Pibil

  Seasoned pork, marinated in achiote sauce and slow cooked in banana leaves, served with pickled red onions

• Chile Colorado

  Tasty beef morsels slowly simmered in a mild red chile sauce

• Chile Verde

  Tasty pork morsels simmered in a mild green sauce

• Tacos Mexicanos (2)

  Fresh-made corn tortillas filled with your choice of: Beef, Chicken, Carnitas, Fish, Shrimp

Pollo │ Chicken

Served with Mexican style rice and refried beans

• Pollo Yucatán

  Grilled breast of chicken with fresh green tomatillo sauce

• Pollo con Mole Poblano

  Half baked chicken with our traditional freshly made mole sauce containing more than 52 ingredients

• Pollo Tamayo

  Half baked chicken with fresh rosemary, lemon, butter and white wine

Enchiladas

Served with Mexican style rice and refried beans

• Enchiladas de Mariscos

  Filled with a variety of seafood and cheese in a white cream sauce

• Enchiladas de Camarones

  Filled with bay shrimp and cheese in a white cream sauce

• Enchiladas de Mole Poblano

  Tender shredded chicken blended with our traditional freshly made mole sauce

• Enchiladas de Pollo

  Tender shredded chicken in a green chile sauce

• Enchiladas de Chile Colorado

  Filled with tasty beef simmered in a mild red chile sauce

• Enchiladas de Chile Verde

  Filled with tasty pork simmered in a mild green chile sauce

• Enchiladas de Carnitas

  Filled with fresh pork in a mild green chile sauce

• Enchiladas de Espinaca

  Spinach, Monterey jack cheese covered with tomatillo chile sauce, avocado and sour cream

Tacos | Burritos | Fajitas

• Combinaciones Tradicionales

  Create your own combination from the following items: Chicken Taco, Chicken Tamale, Beef Taco, Beef Taquitos (3), Cheese Enchilada, Chicken Flautas (2), Chile Relleno, Mini Chile Poppers

• Burritos

  Burritos are topped with Salsa Ranchera and served with Mexican style rice and refried beans. Your Choice of: Chicken, Carnitas, Beef, Chile Verde, Seafood, Chile Colorado, Veggie, Bean & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese, Huevos Peribiche, Combination of Chicken, Beef & Carnitas

• Fajitas Norteñas

  Sizzling with fresh peppers, tomatoes, onions and spices, served with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, Refried beans and all the hot tortillas you can eat! Your choice of: Chicken, Beef, Combination of Beef and Chicken, Fajitas Supremas- Jumbo Shrimp, Chicken and Beef, Jumbo Shrimp

Postre │ Dessert

• Flan de la Casa

  Egg custard with a signature caramel sauce

• Arroz con Leche

  Homemade rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and cloves

• Deep Fried Ice Cream

  A scoop of chocolate chip ice cream rolled in cornflakes, deep fried and topped with whipped cream

• Flourless Chocolate Cake

  It's a deeply chocolate cake made with a blend of four chocolates and finished with a ganache topping

• Mango Mascarpone

  Mango sorbet with Mascarpone and cream cheese filling, topped with passion fruit sauce

• Combo Chocolate / Mascarpone

• Vanilla or Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Drinks

Tamayo's Famous Margaritas

• House Margarita

• Double Shot Original

• Margapaña

• Cadillac

• Prickly Pear

• Strawberry

• Peach

• Mango

• Sandia

• Fruit

• Tamayo Margarita

• Cadillac Margaritas

Vino │ Wine

A Selection of House Wine

• Chardonnay

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Merlot

• White Zinfandel

Premium Wine by the Glass & Bottle

• Chardonnay

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Merlot

• White Zinfandel

Beer │ Cerveza

Imported

• Corona

• Negra Modelo

• Modelo Especial

• Tecate

• Dos XX

• Pacifico

• Heineken

• Kaliber

Domestic

• Budweiser

• Bud Light

• Coors Light

• Miller Lite

Beverages │ Bebidas

• Jamaica

• Tamarindo

• Horchata

• Sandia

• Lemonade

• Strawberry Lemonade

• Sodas

• Coffee

• Espresso

• Cappuccino