Celinda's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Celinda's, a delightful haven for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This Mexican-inspired eatery offers a rich menu filled with hearty dishes sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the crispy Enchiladas De Camarón with creamy lobster chile sauce to savory Chile Verde pork shoulder braised to perfection, dining here is a culinary journey. Freshly grilled tacos, vibrant salad options, and mouthwatering fajitas cater to every palate, including a range of vegetarian delights.
Celinda's combines a casual atmosphere with a touch of sophistication. Families and groups will feel at home with outdoor seating and ample space, while the restaurant’s catering services make it an ideal choice for gatherings. Additionally, with convenient takeout and delivery options, indulging in Celinda’s flavorful fare is just a call away.
Come and experience the warmth of Mexican cuisine at Celinda's — where every meal is a celebration!
Plates
Pollo De Milanesa
Panko crusted organic chicken breast accompanied by arugula, tomato salad.
Tacos De Salmon
Two fresh grilled Salmon tacos with mixed lettuce, tomato, cilantro, Cotija and lime, served with frijoles de la olla and Spanish rice.
Chile Verde
Pork shoulder braised in a rich tomatillo and chile serrano sauce.
Carne De Puerco En Chile Negro
Pork slow braised in a dark chile negro sauce.
Carnitas
Tender slow cooked pork, guacamole, Pico de Gallo.
Carne Asada
Grilled ranchera steak, spring onions, serrano chile, Pico de Gallo.
Fajitas De Pollo (Chicken Fajitas)
Red and green peppers, onions, ripe tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole.
Fajitas De Asada (Steak Fajitas)
Red and green peppers, onions, ripe tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole.
Taquitos
Three of our hand-rolled taquitos, choose chicken or beef.
Flautas
Three hand-rolled flautas, either shredded beef or shredded chicken.
Enchiladas
Celinda's famous enchiladas; choose from chicken, Chicken verde, beef, or cheese.
Enchiladas De Camarón (Shrimp Enchiladas)
Two enchiladas filled with jumbo shrimp, creamy lobster chile sauce, sliced avocado, cliantro.
Enchiladas De Chile Verde
Two savory pork enchiladas in green chili sauce.
Tacos
Chicken, seasoned ground beef, shredded beef, carnitas or asada (steak extra).
Enchilada Con Taco (Enchilada/ Taco)
One enchilada and one taco (steak extra).
Pollo Tlalpeno
Chicken, rice, beans, epazote, carrots, cilantro, sweet Maui onions, cabbage, chile chipotle, radish and lime.
Caldo De Rez
Beef, rice, frijoles de la jolla, carrots, cilantro, sweet Maui onions, cabbage, chile chipotle and lime.
Tostada
Crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato, cotija, cilantro, radish.
Enchilada
Two enchiladas, no sides
Small Plates/Bowls
Ensaladas
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed spring greens, walnuts, dried cranberries, cotija, home-made balsamic vinaigrette with either:grilled organic chicken breast , grilled or grilled skirt steak.
La Ensalada César
Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons, aged Parmesan, home-made Caesar dressing with:grilled organic chicken breast, grilled salmon or grilled skirt steak.
Ensalada Clásica de Tostada (Our classic Tostada Salad)
Whole pinto beans, crisp hand cut lettuce, shredded cheese, tomato, choice of meat and finished with sour cream, guacamole, cilantro,
Burrito de Frijol y Queso (Bean and Cheese Burrito)
Rich house made refried beans, cheddar cheese.
Burrito de Frijol, Queso y Arroz (Bean, Cheese and Rice)
House refried beans, Spanish rice, shredded cheddar.
Burrito Tradicional (The Classic Celinda's Burrito)
Slow braised chicken breast, shredded beef, carnitas, or carne asada; with refried beans, Spanish rice, cheddar cheese.
RSM Burrito
This burrito is served cold. A rancho classic, guacamole, lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Monterey Jack, and your choice of meat.
El Prado Burrito
Refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and spicy picadilla.
El Charro Burrito
Spicy. Grilled steak, or chicken, smoked bacon, grilled serrano chiles, whole pinto beans, onions, cilantro, cheddar.
California Burrito
Crispy fries, grilled steak, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole.
Chile Verde Burrito
Refried beans, onions, and jack cheese with tender chile verde.
Chile Negro
Refried beans, onions, and jack cheese, Chile Negro.
Burrito de Verduras
Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, peruana beans, Mexican rice, Monterey Jack, Guacamole, seasoning.
Burritos
Quesadilla
Celinda's Quesadillas
Filled with cheddar cheese, cilantro, choice of meat and served with sour cream and guacamole.
Quesadilla de Champiñones (Mushroom Quesadilla)
Grilled mushrooms, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, served with guacamole.
Quesadilla de Pollo y Champiñones (Chicken & Mushroom)
Slow braised chicken breast, grilled mushrooms, Jack cheese, cilantro, served with guacamole and sour cream.
Quesadilla de Verduras a la Plancha (Veggie Quesadilla)
Cheddar cheese, grilled bell peppers, onions, tomato, and zucchini, served with sour cream and guacamole.
Quesadilla de Camarónes (Shrimp Quesadilla)
Grilled shrimp, Monterey jack cheese, Pico de Gallo and cilantro, served with sour cream and guacamole.
Grande Nachos
In house-made nachos topped with refried beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, cotija, with plain (no meat), carnitas, carne asada, chicken or beef for an additional charge.
Nachos de Chile Verde
In house made nachos, whole pinto beans, Monterey jack, sour cream, onions and cilantro, with chile verde.
Nacho Fries
In house-made nachos topped with refried beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cilantro. Sour cream, guacamole, cotija, with plain (no meat), carnitas, carne asada, chicken or beef for an additional charge.