Taco Rosa Menu (Update 2025)

Taco Rosa, a beloved Mexican restaurant in Irvine, offers a wide range of delicious dishes and amenities. From vegan and vegetarian options to happy hour specials and a full bar, Taco Rosa caters to a diverse group of customers. With fresh chips, flavorful salsas, and generous portions, every meal is a treat. The menu highlights include the queso fundido, carnitas tacos, and the enchiladas Mexico City. The service is attentive, and the atmosphere is welcoming, making it a perfect spot for family gatherings or casual dinners. The outdoor seating and convenient parking add to the overall dining experience. Whether you're a fan of classic Mexican dishes or looking to try something new, Taco Rosa is a must-visit destination for food lovers.

Sides

Quart Of Salsa Of Choice

$17.50

Pico De Gallo Quart

$17.50

Chiles Toreados

$2.00

Mexican Rice / Gallon

$22.50

Side Of Mexican Rice

$4.50

Side Of Black Beans

$4.50

Side Of Refried Beans

$4.50

Side Of Corn Tortillas

$2.00

Side Of Avocado

$4.50

Quart Of Guacamole

$15.00

Quart Of Escabeche

$9.00

Side Of Calabacitas

$6.00

Side Sour Cream

$2.50

Small Guacamole

$5.00

Side Of Flour Tortillas

$2.00

Side Poblano Cilantro Rice

$4.50

Rosa Combo

Choice of blackened chicken or steak taco combined with choice of Mexico City chicken enchilada or Oaxaca cheese enchilada served with Mexican rice, refried beans and a sweet corn tamalito

$22.00

Enchiladas Pollo En Mole

Hand pulled chicken, mole Poblano sauce, sesame seeds and onions. Side of Mexican rice and refried beans.

$20.00

Taquiza For Two

Skirt steak, chicken breast, tiger shrimp and homemade chorizo over caramelized onions & brie served with Mexican rice, adobo beans, nopalito relish, guacamole and jalapeno salsa

$50.00

Rosa Bowl

Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchinis, sweet peppers, roasted corn, fresh herbs and nopalito relish.

$18.00

Enchiladas Maine Lobster

Topped with tequila lime cream sauce. Served with black beans and Poblano-cilantro rice and a sweet corn tamalito.

$30.00

Enchiladas Mexico City

Hand-pulled chicken, tomatillo sauce, melted cheeses, crema Mexicana, queso fresco pickled onion and fresh herbs. Served with a side of Mexican rice & sweet corn tamalito

$20.00

Rosa Fajita Shrimp

Sofrito, onions, sweet pepper, wine, red chile and tomato-caldillo sauces and garlic butter. Mexican rice, refried beans and guacamole

$26.00

Rosa Fajita Chicken

Sofrito, onions, sweet pepper, wine, red chile and tomato-caldillo sauces and garlic butter. Mexican rice, refried beans and guacamole

$23.00

Rosa Bowl Maine Lobster

Maine lobster, poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchinis, sweet peppers, roasted corn, fresh herbs and nopalito relish.

$30.00

Carnitas Michoacan

Tender pork shoulder, chile sauce, onion, fresh herbs. Side of Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, nopalito relish and choice of tortillas

$22.00

Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas

$26.00

Rosa Bowl Shrimp

Prawns, poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchinis, sweet peppers, roasted corn, fresh herbs and nopalito relish.

$26.00

Shrimp & Steak Fajitas

$28.00

Rosa Fajita Steak

Sofrito, onions, sweet pepper, wine, red chile and tomato-caldillo sauces and garlic butter. Mexican rice, refried beans and guacamole

$24.00

Fajitas Supremas

Steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas

$28.00

Shrimp Enchiladas

Topped with tequila lime cream sauce.. Served with black beans and Poblano-cilantro rice and a sweet corn tamalito

$22.00

Chile Relleno Casero

Roasted Poblano pepper, battered and stuffed with cheese, topped with tomato-caldillo sauce and served with a side of calabacitas, poblano-cilantro rice, refried beans and tortillas

$19.00

Steak & Chicken Fajitas

$25.00

Cowboy Asada Steak

Charbroiled oz bone in ribeye steak, Maine lobster enchilada with a tequila-lime cream sauce and avocado. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole and pico de gallo & choice of tortillas

$55.00

Rosa Bowl Salmon

Salmon, poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchinis, sweet peppers, roasted corn, fresh herbs and nopalito relish.

$23.00

Rosa Fajita Calabacitas

Sofrito, onions, sweet pepper, wine, red chile and tomato-caldillo sauces with garlic butter. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, fresh herbs and choice of tortillas.

$20.00

Enchiladas Oaxaca

Oaxaca cheese enchiladas adobadas, topped with tomato-caldillo sauce and melted cheese, crema Mexicana and queso fresco. Served with a side of poblano-cilantro rice, black beans and sweet corn tamalito.

$20.00

Rosa Bowl Steak

Steak, poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchinis, sweet peppers, roasted corn, fresh herbs and nopalito relish.

$25.00

Trio Of Tacos De Filete

Skirt steak adobada sauteed with mushrooms and onion, brie cheese and fresh herbs. Side of Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans and jalapeno salsa

$27.00

Rosa Bowl Blackened Chicken

Blackened chicken, poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchinis, sweet peppers, roasted corn, fresh herbs and nopalito relish.

$22.00

Enchiladas Beef

$19.00

Specialties

Breakfast Specials

Huevos A La Mexicana

Scrambled eggs, tomato, onion & cilantro. Side of Mexican rice, refried beans, escabeche and choice of tortillas.

$16.00

Omelette Sonora

Three egg omelette, zucchinis, spinach, roasted corn, avocado, cheese, chile sauce, side of sour cream, black beans and choice of tortillas

$17.00

Beef Machaca Plate

Shredded beef sauteed with peppers, onions and scrambled eggs. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans and choice of tortillas

$16.00

Chilaquiles Blackened Chicken

Crispy corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, salsas, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, Creme Mexicano topped with Blackened Chicken. Served with rice and refried beans.

$19.00

Pozole De Puerco

Red chile pork stew topped with fresh herbs, cabbage, radish, onion, lime and tostaditas.

$14.00

Eggs, Potato & Chorizo Plate

Scrambled eggs, potato and homemade chorizo, side of Mexican rice, refried beans, nopalito relish and choice of tortillas

$17.00

Chilaquiles

Crispy corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, salsas, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, avocado-cilantro crema and refried beans

$15.00

Huevos Rancheros

Over easy eggs on a bed of corn tortillas, refried beans and cheese, topped with tomato-caldillo sauce, sour cream. Side of Mexican rice and refried beans

$17.00

Chilaquiles With Steak

Arrachera steak with crispy corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, salsas, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, crema Mexicana and refried beans

$23.00

Eggs, Potato & Chorizo Burrito

Scrambled eggs, potato, homemade chorizo, refried beans, mixed cheese, chile sauce, melted cheese & crema Mexicana

$14.00

Asada Con Huevos

Skirt steak adobada choice of eggs, refried beans, potatoes, radish escabeche, jalapeno salsa and choice of tortillas

$23.00

Taco Blackened Chicken

Chipotle aioli and Oaxaca-pepper cheese, cabbage relish, crema Mexicana and queso fresco

$8.00

Taco Steak

Grilled steak, cheese, onion-cilantro and limon

$6.50

Taco Carnitas

Pork butt, chile sauce, onion-cilantro, limon and chicharron

$6.00

Taco Blackened Shrimp

Chipotle aioli and Oaxaca cheese, cabbage relish, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$9.00

Maine Lobster Taco

Chipotle aioli and Oaxaca cheese, cabbage relish, crema Mexicana and queso fresco

$10.00

Taco Alambre

Grilled steak, bacon, red onion, pasilla pepper and melted cheese

$7.00

Taco Blackened Salmon

Chipotle aioli and Oaxaca cheese, cabbage relish, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$9.00

Taco Blackened Calamari

Chipotle aioli and Oaxaca cheese, cabbage relish, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$9.00

Taco Al Pastor

Grilled pork adovada, pineapple, onion-cilantro mix and limon

$5.00

Taco Frito

Deep fried taco, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$4.00

Battered Pescado Frito

Battered Wild halibut, cabbage relish, creme Mexicano and queso fresco

$9.00

Taco De Fillete

Skirt steak adobada sauteed with mushrooms and onion, brie cheese.

$8.00

Taco Shredded Chicken

Deep fried shredded chicken taco, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$5.00

Taco Shredded Beef

Deep fried shredded beef taco, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$4.50

Taco De Papa

Deep fried potato taco, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$5.00

Taco Veggies

Deep fried taco, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, avocado-cilantro crema and queso fresco

$5.00

Rice & Beans

$5.00

Tacos

Soups & Salads

Cesar Lobster

$30.00

Caldo De Pollo Ranchero Soup

Pulled chicken, sofrito, zucchinis, roasted corn, sweet pepper over our specialty chicken stock. Topped with rice, onion, a blend of fresh herbs, minced serrano, limon and choice of tortillas.

$15.00

Cesar Salmon

$19.00

King Shrimp Tostada

Chile limon chips, refried beans, chile sauce, Oaxaca-pepper cheeses, romaine hearts tossed with fresh herbs in lime vinaigrette. Avocado and pico mesa.

$23.00

Side Cesar Salad

$7.00

King Tostada

Chile limon chips, refried beans, chile sauce, Oaxaca-pepper cheeses, romaine hearts tossed with fresh herbs in lime vinaigrette. Avocado and pico mesa.

$15.00

King Salmon Tostada

Chile limon chips, refried beans, chile sauce, Oaxaca-pepper cheeses, romaine hearts tossed with fresh herbs in lime vinaigrette. Avocado and pico mesa.

$23.00

King Calabacitas Tostada

Chile limon chips, refried beans, chile sauce, Oaxaca-pepper cheeses, romaine hearts tossed with fresh herbs in lime vinaigrette. Avocado and pico mesa.

$18.00

King Blackened Chicken Tostada

Chile limon chips, refried beans, chile sauce, Oaxaca-pepper cheeses, romaine hearts tossed with fresh herbs in lime vinaigrette. Avocado and pico mesa.

$20.00

King Steak Tostada

Chile limon chips, refried beans, chile sauce & melted cheeses, romaine hearts tossed in lime vinaigrette, pico de gallo, sour cream and radish escabeche

$23.00

Cesar Salad

Romaine hearts, fresh Cesar dressing roasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan and garlic bread croutons.

$14.00

Cesar Shrimp

$22.00

Cesar Calabacitas

$18.00

Maine Lobster Tostada

Chile limon chips, refried beans, chile sauce, Oaxaca-pepper cheeses, romaine hearts tossed with fresh herbs in lime vinaigrette. Avocado and pico mesa.

$30.00

Cesar Steak

$21.00

Cesar BK Chick

$18.00

Solo Queso Quesadilla

Oaxaca-pepper cheese blend on a flour tortilla served with guacamole and sour cream

$12.00

Quesadilla Rosa Plain

Our special cheese blend, avocado, grilled onion and tomato on a whole wheat tortilla. Served with guacamole and sour cream

$13.00

Alambre Quesadilla

Steak, bacon, peppers, red onion, Oaxaca-pepper cheeses on corn tortillas. Served with sour cream and side of nopalito relish.

$22.00

Rosa Quesadilla Blackened Chicken

Blackened chicken, molten cheese, avocado, tomato and grilled onion on a whole wheat tortilla

$18.00

Quesadilla Shrimp

$22.00

Rosa Moreno Steak

Skirt steak, Oaxaca-pepper cheese, avocado, tomato and caramelized onions on a whole wheat tortilla. Served with sour cream and a side of nopalito relish.

$23.00

Rosa Morena Shrimp

Blackened Shrimp, Oaxaca-pepper cheese, avocado, tomato and caramelized onions on a whole wheat tortilla. Served with sour cream and a side of nopalito relish.

$23.00

Steak & Cheese Quesadilla

$22.00

Quesadillas

A LA Carte

A/ Chile Relleno

$12.00

A/ E Lobster

$10.00

A/ Chicken Breast

$9.00

A/ Shrimp Ench

$7.00

A/ Salmon

$11.00

Sweet Corn Tamalitos ()

Three () nixtamalized sweet maize tamalitos with rajas, papaya butter sauce and relish.

$12.00

A/ Grilled Shrimp

$12.00

A/ Egg

$3.00

A/ Enchilada Mole

$6.00

A/ E Oaxaca

$6.00

A/ E Mexico City

$6.00

Churros

Fritters dusted with cinnamon and cane sugar served with chocolate sauce

$9.00

Flan De Queso

Baked custard tart

$8.00

Chocoflan

Chocolate flan cake

$10.00

Pastel De Cuatro Leches

Our "four-milks" cake layered with fresh strawberries and covered with white chocolate

$10.00

Desserts

Burritos

Rosa Burrito Maine Lobster

Maine lobster, Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchini, roasted corn, sweet peppers and guacamole in a flour tortilla topped with tomato-caldillo sauce and melted cheese. Side sour cream and nopalito relish.

$30.00

Rosa Burrito Shrimp

Blackened Shrimp, Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchini, roasted corn, sweet peppers and guacamole in a flour tortilla topped with tomato-caldillo sauce and melted cheese. Side sour cream and nopalito relish.

$23.00

Burrito Blackened Shr

Chipotle aioli, Oaxaca-pepper cheese, cabbage relish, crema Mexicana, in a flour tortilla, chile sauce and melted cheeses on top served with Poblano-cilantro rice, sour cream and a side of nopalito relish.

$22.00

Pastor Burrito

Grilled pork pastor, black beans, Oaxaca-pepper cheese on a toasted flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and a side of nopalito relish

$19.00

Blackened Chicken Burrito

Chipotle aioli, Oaxaca-pepper cheese, cabbage relish, crema Mexicana, in a flour tortilla, chile sauce and melted cheeses on top served with Poblano-cilantro rice, sour cream and a side of nopalito relish.

$20.00

Carnitas Burrito

Carnitas, refried beans, cheese on a flour tortilla. Sour cream and escabeche

$19.00

Rosa Burrito

Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchini, roasted corn, sweet peppers and guacamole in a flour tortilla, tomato-caldillo

$15.00

Steak, Beans & Cheese Burrito

Steak, black beans, Oaxaca-pepper cheese on a toasted flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and a side of nopalito relish

$22.00

Burrito Blackened Cal

Chipotle aioli, Oaxaca-pepper cheese, cabbage relish, crema Mexicana, in a flour tortilla, chile sauce and melted cheeses on top served with Poblano-cilantro rice, sour cream and a side of nopalito relish.

$22.00

Rosa Burrito Blackened Chicken

Blackened chicken, Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchini, roasted corn, sweet peppers and guacamole in a flour tortilla topped with tomato-caldillo sauce and melted cheese. Side sour cream and nopalito relish.

$20.00

Beans & Cheese Burrito

Black beans, Oaxaca-pepper cheese on a toasted flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and a side of nopalito relish

$12.00

Bean & Cheese Chicken Burrito

Shredded seasoned chicken, black beans, Oaxaca-pepper cheese on a toasted flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and a side of nopalito relish

$19.00

Rosa Burrito Salmon

Salmon, Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchini, roasted corn, sweet peppers and guacamole in a flour tortilla topped with tomato-caldillo sauce and melted cheese. Side sour cream and nopalito relish.

$23.00

Rosa Burrito Steak

Skirt steak, Poblano-cilantro rice, black beans, spinach, zucchini, roasted corn, sweet peppers and guacamole in a flour tortilla topped with tomato-caldillo sauce and melted cheese. Side sour cream and nopalito relish.

$23.00

Kid's Quesadilla

$8.00

Kid's Chicken Quesadilla

$10.00

Kids Churros

$4.00

Kids Chicken Enchilada

$10.00

Kid's Chicken Nachos

$10.00

Kid's Steak Nachos

$11.00

Kid's Burrito

$8.00

Kids Steak Quedsadilla

$12.00

Kid's Chicken Taquitos

$9.00

Kid's Chicken Burrito

$10.00

Kid's Cheese Nachos

$9.00

Kid's Steak Burrito

$11.00

Kids Cheese Enchilada

$9.00

Kids Steak Enchilada

$11.00

Kid's Beef Taquitos

$9.00

Kids Drink

$4.00

Kid's Menu

Starters

Nachos

Lime chile corn chips, chile sauce, refried beans, melted cheeses, pico de gallo, sour cream and homemade jalapeno wheels.

$13.00

Maine Lobster Flautas

Maine lobster wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco

$25.00

/ Nacho

$11.00

Huachinango A La Talla

Red snapper, fresh tomatillo salsa, nixtamalized blue corn tortillas

$16.00

Shrimp Ceviche

tostadas topped with refried bean, cabbage, shrimp ceviche and avocado

$21.00

Guacamole & Chips

$18.00

Taquitos Beef

Three shredded beef taquitos with guacamole, pico de gallo and queso fresco.

$13.00

Chips, Beans & Salsa

Lime chile corn chips, bean dip and jalapeno salsa

$7.00

Esquites

Mexican street corn, lime, queso fresco, epazote herb blend, minced serrano, mayo and garlic butter

$15.00

/ Nachos

Lime chile corn chips, chile sauce, beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and homemade jalapeno wheels

$8.00

Chorizo Potato Empanadas

Two fresh masa empanadas stuffed with potato, homemade chorizo and Oaxaca-pepper cheese.

$18.00

Queso Fundido

Molten cheese, homemade chorizo, roasted Poblano pepper, roasted onion and mushrooms. Choice of tortillas.

$20.00

Platter

Potato chorizo empanada, beef taquitos, shrimp tostadita, guacamole, sour cream, escabeche, salsa.

$24.00

Taquitos Chicken W/Mole

Three chicken taquitos with mole pickled onion and queso fresco.

$13.00