Morena’s Mexican Cuisine Menu

Welcome to Morena’s Mexican Cuisine, a vibrant dining destination nestled in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. This charming eatery is renowned for its warm ambiance and exceptional service, ensuring every guest feels at home. With a diverse menu that showcases authentic Mexican flavors, highlights include their seafood enchiladas and expansive Taco Tuesday specials.

  • Customer Favorites: Guests rave about the Cadillac Margaritas and hearty portions, like their giant burritos.
  • Service Excellence: The team goes above and beyond, crafting memorable dining experiences, even celebrating special occasions.
  • Accessibility: With ADA-compliant facilities and a range of dining options, including outdoor seating and a drive-thru, Morena’s is welcoming to all.

Whether you’re dining in or taking out, every dish is infused with love and tradition. Don't miss out on this culinary gem!

Main Menu

Guacamole De Mexico

Hass avocado, cilantro, serrano chiles, fresh lime juice, garnished with pico de gallo, cheese and served with tostadas.

$14.00

Flautas De Tinga

Fried flour tortillas filled with smoked shredded chicken, queso fresco, sour cream, guacamole, and chipotle aioli.

$14.00

Quesadilla De Vegetables

Flour spinach tortilla, jack cheese, mushrooms, epazote, shredded squash, baby arugula, guacamole, and sour cream.

$17.00

Empanadas De Tinga

Fried corn pastry filled with smoked shredded chicken, queso fresco, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, chipotle aioli, and garnished with cilantro.

$14.00

Los Chicharrones

Pork cracklings. Served with avocado salsa and a sliced lime.

$12.00

Quesadilla

Carnitas $. | Chicken $. | Steak $. | Shrimp $. • Flour tortilla, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

$12.00

Nachos

Carnitas $. | Chicken $. | Steak $. | Shrimp $. • Fresh corn tortilla chips, jack cheese, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and topped with ranchera sauce.

$13.00

Calamari Rings

Fried calamari in buttermilk and smoked chile.

$15.00

Ceviches

Fish $. | Shrimp $. | Octopus $. • Citrus marinated fresh fish or shrimp, avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.

$17.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Cooked shrimp, served with tomato juice, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, onion, lime juice, avocado, saltines, and tostadas.

$18.00

Flautas De Camaron

Fried flour tortillas filed with shrimp, roasted corn, bell pepper, onion, celery, and jack cheese. Garnished with mango relish, sour cream, and cotija cheese.

$19.00

Flautas

Fried flour tortillas filled with shredded beef or shredded chicken, pico de gallo, sour cream, chipotle aioli, cotija cheese, and served with guacamole.

$15.00

Queso Fundido

Jack cheese, chipotle chile chorizo, pasilla chiles, mushrooms, and onions.

$15.00

Taquitos

Three corn crispy taquitos, filled with shredded chicken or beef. Garnished with sour cream, lettuce, jack cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

$14.00

Esquites

Grilled corn prepared with tajin, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese.

$8.50

Morena's Platter

Chicken or beef crispy taquitos, cheese quesadilla, nachos, wings, and beef or chicken flautas. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cotija cheese.

$28.00

Wings

ct $. | ct $. • Buffalo or BBQ Chicken Wings.

$10.00

Classic Tortilla Soup

Cup $. | Bowl $. • Shredded chicken, fresh tomato, zucchini, and yellow squash in a savory chicken lime broth with fresh avocado, tortilla strips, and jack cheese.

$9.00

Tostada Salad

Grilled Chicken $. | Steak $. | Grilled Blackened Shrimp $. | Salmon $. • Flour tortilla shell, black beans, spring mix lettuce, guacamole, cotija cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo.

$19.00

Maggy's Salad

Regular $. | Grilled Chicken $. | Grilled Steak $. | Grilled Blackened Shrimp $. | Salmon $. • Organic baby greens toasted with pomegranate dressing, red beets, cranberries, candied walnuts, and queso fresco.

$13.00

Fajita Salad

Grilled Chicken $. | Steak $. | Shrimp $. | Salmon $. | Combo $. • Romaine hearts lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, jack cheese, roasted corn, and citrus vinaigrette.

$20.00

Caesar Salad

Regular $. | Grilled Chicken $. | Steak $. | Grilled Blackened Shrimp $. • Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and cotija cheese tossed in pepita cilantro dressing and garnished with corn croutons.

$13.00

Salmon Veracruzano

Grilled salmon topped with a Veracruzana sauce, olive oil, capers, tomatoes, green olives, and fresh herbs. Served with white rice and grilled vegetables,

$30.00

Carne Asada And Shrimp

Carne asada steak and sauteed shrimp. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, and choice of tortillas | Add Shrimp Tampicos +$.

$39.00

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

Wild Mexican prawns sautéed poblano chili, red onion, chardonnay, and garlic butter sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$32.00

Camarones Tampicos

Wild Mexican prawns, sauteed in chardonnay, secret spices, mushrooms, and herbs. Served with white rice and grilled vegetables.

$32.00

Camarones Ala La Diabla

White Mexican prawns sautéed in chardonnay, onions dried chile sauce. Served with white rice and grilled vegetables.

$32.00

Carne Asada

Carne asada steak marinated in citrus juices. Served with cheese enchilada, Mexican rice, and refried beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

$32.00

Carnitas De La Casa

Pork braised in citrus juices. Garnished with red onions and cilantro. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and choice of tortillas.

$24.00

Pollo A La Chipotle

Grilled chicken breast simmered in sherry wine, chipotle cream sauce, and mushrooms. Served with white rice, cactus salad, and sliced avocado.

$24.00

Chile Verde

Pork braised in tomatillo cilantro sauce. Garnished with cilantro and red onions. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and choice of tortillas.

$23.00

Mole Poblano

Grilled chicken breast simmered in mole poblano sauce and garnished with sesame seeds. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and choice of tortillas | Mole sauce is made with peanuts, walnuts, and almonds.

$25.00

Sizzling Fajitas

Served on a sizzling skillet with sauteed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes. Includes Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and choice of tortillas.

Pollo A La Plancha

Grilled chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, capers, and salsa. Served with rice and baby arugula and garnished with a balsamic drizzle.

$22.00

Chicken Milanesa

Panko-crusted grilled chicken served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and guacamole.

$24.00

Enchiladas Verdes

Two chicken enchiladas covered in tomatillo sauce and garnished with sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Enchiladas De Langosta

Two enchiladas filled with sautéed lobster, onions, tomatoes, roasted corn, and jack cheese in a chipotle cream sauce. Garnished with sour cream and avocado slices. Served with black beans and white rice.

$27.00

Enchiladas Del Mar

Two enchiladas filled with sautéed lobster and shrimp in a pasilla cream sauce, garnished with sour cream cream. Served with sautéed vegetables and white rice.

$30.00

Enchiladas De Camaron

Two enchiladas filled with sautéed shrimp, onions, tomatoes, roasted corn, and jack cheese in a pasilla cream sauce. Garnished with sour cream and avocado slices. Served white rice and black beans.

$27.00

Enchiladas De Espinacas

Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed spinach, roasted corn, onions, and tomatoes in a poblano chile cream sauce. Served with white rice and black beans.

$20.00

Enchiladas Con Mole

Two chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, sour cream, and sesame seeds. Made with peanuts.

$24.00

Enchiladas Divorciadas

One corn tortilla filled with grilled steak, jack cheese, and red enchilada sauce, and one corn tortilla filled with grilled chicken, jack cheese, and green tomatillo sauce. Garnished with sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$23.00

Chile Relleno & Enchilada

Cheese chile relleno, shredded beef, or cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Crispy Taco & Enchilada

Shredded beef or chicken crispy taco and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Cheese Chile Relleno & Taco

Cheese chile relleno and shredded beef or chicken taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Dos Chiles Rellenos

Two cheese chiles rellenos. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Tamale & Enchilada

Chicken or pork tamale and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Tamale & Carnitas Taco

Chicken or pork tamale and one soft carnitas taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Chile Relleno De Camaron

Breaded poblano chili stuffed with shrimp, roasted corn, jack cheese, onion, tomatoes, tomatillo salsa, garnished with mango relish. Served with white rice and black beans.

$23.00

Street Tacos

Carnitas $. | Chicken $. | Pastor $. | Steak $. • Two corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

$19.00

Tacos Del Cabo

Two flour tortillas with grilled blackened fish, shrimp, or tempura fish, cabbage, chipotle aioli, and mango relish. Served with white rice and black beans.

$22.00

Tacos Dorados Clasicos

Two crispy tacos filled with shredded chicken or beef. Garnished with shredded lettuce, jack cheese, and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$21.00

Wet Burrito

Carnitas $. | Chicken $. | Steak $. | Shrimp $. • Black beans, jack cheese, covered with green tomatillo sauce or red guajillo sauce, cream, and a slice of avocado.

$18.00

Tacos Gobernador

Two flour tortillas filled with grilled shrimp, grilled pulpo, or grilled fresh fish. Cheese, cabbage, chipotle aioli, and pasilla peppers. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$22.00

Tacos De Vegetables

Two tacos with grilled mushrooms, squash, bell peppers, zucchini, and onions. Topped with lettuce and jack cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and salsa.

$16.00

Fideos Poblanos

Grilled Chicken $. | Shrimp $. • Sauteed linguini pasta with roasted poblano chile sauce, veggies, roasted corn, and queso fresco.

$20.00

Chicken Tenders

Choice of Fries, Fruit, or Mexican Rice.

$13.00

Cheese Quesadilla

Choice of Fries, Fruit, or Mexican Rice.

$13.00

Burrito

Refried beans and jack cheese. Choice of Fries, Fruits, or Mexican Rice.

$13.00

Jiji's Bite

Grilled chicken with Mexican rice.

$13.00

Macaroni & Cheese

Choice of Fruit.

$13.00

Kids Taco

Choice of Grilled Chicken, Steak, or Carnitas with Jack Cheese. Choice of Mexican Rice, Fries, or Fruit.

$13.00

Kids Enchilada

Cheese enchilada. Choice of Mexican Rice, Fries, or Fruit.

$13.00

Steak At Patron

Carne asada steak with chipotle sherry cream sauce, grilled onions, mushrooms, and topped with cotija cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

$32.00

Chile Toreados

$6.00

French Fries

$6.00

Side Guacamole

$6.00

Jack Or Cotija Cheese

$3.00

Beans

$6.00

Fresh Fruit

$5.00

Corn Or Flour Tortilla

$3.00

Sliced Fresh Jalapenos

$3.00

Deep Fried Ice Cream

$12.00

Churros Con Cajeta

$12.00

Flan

$12.00

Cheesecake

$12.00

Morena's

Make it a Pitcher for $. | Astral Tequila and Mini Grand Marnier.

$21.00

Morena's Mezcal

Cueredos Ensemble, fresh squeezed lime juice and agave, and Chile Ancho Reyes Liqueur.

$21.00

La Coronita

Premium Silver Tequila House Mix and Coronita Clavada.

$18.00

Organic Margarita

Make it a Pitcher for $. • Premium Silver Tequila, fresh made organic agave, and fresh lime juice, hand shaken and served on the rocks | Jalapeno, Strawberry, Watermelon, Pineapple, Blackberry, Raspberry, or Cucumber.

$16.00

Blue Sunrise Margarita

Premium Silver Tequila, Blue Curacao, house mix, and cherry garnish.

$16.00

El Jefe

Mandala Silver, fresh lime juice, and agave.

$17.00

La Flaca

Pitcher for $. | Premium Silver Tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave.

$17.00

Maggy's Caddy

Pitcher for $. | Astral Tequila and House Mix Grand Marnier.

$15.00

Paloma Blanca

Premium Silver Tequila, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and agave.

$15.00

Ei Mezcal

La Mision Espadin Mezcal, fresh lime, and house mix.

$16.00

House Margarita

House Margarita Pitcher for $. | Flavored House Margarita Pitcher for $. • Strawberry, Mango, Peach | Blended +$.

$11.00

Morena’s Mojitos

Bacardi rum, fresh mint, crushed lime, and sugar rim.

$13.00

Mojitos Con Fruta

Barton's Rum, fresh mint, crushed lime, and sugar rim with a choice of Fresh Fruit Blackberry (best Seller), Raspberry, Pineapple, Strawberry, Watermelon, Peach, or Mango.

$15.00

Tropimex Mojito

Premium Silver Tequila, fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice, blue agave, and tajin rim.

$14.00

Morena's Sangria

Red or White sangria.

$15.00

Bloody Mary

Barton's Vodka & homemade Bloody Mary mix.

$13.00

Lava Colada

Barton's, pina colada puree, strawberry puree, pineapple juice, and topped with whipped cream.

$13.00

Morena's Iced Tea

Bartons Vodka, gin, rum, melon liqueur, and dash of soda.

$14.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop

Absolut citron fresh lemon, fresh raspberries, and sugar rim.

$15.00

Cocktails

Beer

XX Lager

$7.00

XX Amber

$7.00

Corona

$7.00

Negra Modelo

$7.00

Modelo Espec

$7.00

Pacifico

$7.00

Lagunitas

$8.00

Rotational

$7.00

Coors Light

$6.00

Sculpin

$8.00

Michelada

$11.00

Huckleberry

$7.00

Bohemia

$7.00

Modelo Special

$7.00

Corona Premier

$7.00

Victoria

$7.00

NA Beer

$5.00

$7.00

Brewery X

$7.00

La Mission Espadin

$13.00

Cuerdos Ensamble

$18.00

Tobala

$18.00

Dame Mas

$35.00

Mandala

$18.00

Casa Noble

$14.00

Cazadores

$13.00

Herradura

$14.00

Don Julio

$14.00

Patron

$14.00

Casamigos

$14.00

Clase Azul

$30.00

Spirits

Wine

Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi, Private Selection

$10.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Robert Mondavi

$10.00

Pinot Grigio, Robert Mondavi

$10.00

La Crema Chardonnay

$17.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondovi, Private Selection

$10.00

Dark Red Blend, Robert Mondavi

$10.00

Pino Noir Robert Mondavi

$10.00

Stanford Champagne

$9.00

Topo Chico

$5.00

Sparkling Mineral Water

$2.00

Soft Drinks

$4.00

Juice

Apple | Orange | Cranberry

$4.00

Aguas Frescas

$5.00

Soft Drinks