La Esmeralda Mexican & Seafood Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Esmeralda Mexican & Seafood, a vibrant gem nestled in Santa Clarita, CA. This charming eatery expertly blends authentic Mexican flavors with fresh seafood offerings, creating a delightful dining experience for all ages. Whether you're indulging in the tender birria tacos, savoring a generous fajita burrito, or enjoying the refreshing ceviche, each dish bursts with flavor and passion.
But that's not all; La Esmeralda's menu caters to diverse tastes, featuring vegetarian options and a kid-friendly ambiance. Diners rave about their hearty breakfast options like Huevos Rancheros and the famous Machaca con Huevos. The restaurant’s lively atmosphere and attentive service ensure a memorable visit, whether you're here for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
With outdoor seating and happy hour specials, La Esmeralda is the perfect spot for families, friends, and sports enthusiasts alike. Come experience a slice of Mexico in the heart of Santa Clarita!
Desayunos
Huevos con Nopales
Huevos con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage.
Huevos a la Mexicana
Mexican style eggs.
Huevos Rancheros
Eggs sunny-side up, on fried corn tortillas with salsa.
Chilaquiles
Shredded tortillas in sauce.
Machaca con Huevos
Shredded beef with eggs.
Chilaquiles con Huevos
Shredded tortillas in sauce with egg.
Sope
Thick tortilla.
Chille Relleno
Stuffed Chile.
Nachos de Asada
Beef nachos.
Nachos de Pollo
Chicken nachos.
Alitas de Pollo
Hot wings.
Camarones Ahogados
Shrimp drown in lime.
Fiesta Platter
Cocktel de Camarones
Cocktel Campechan
Seafood cocktail.
Ostiones Frescos al Mojo de Ajo
Fresh oysters 1 dozen
1/2 dozena ostiones frescos
1/2 dozen fresh oysters
1 dozena ostiones guisados al mojo de ajo
1 dozen oysters grilled in garlic and butter
1/2 dozena ostiones guisados al mojo de ajo
1/2 dozen grilled oysters in garlic and butter
Botanas
Sopa
Albondigas Sopa
Meatballs soup.
Posole
Pork soup.
Menudo
Beef stomach.
Ensalada Verde
Ensalada with Chicken
Ensalada with Beef
Ensalada with Shrimp
Ensaladas
Tacos a la Carte
Tacos de Asada
Beef.
Tacos de Pollo
Chicken.
Tacos de Carne Desebrada
Shredded beef.
Tacos de Birria
Goat.
Tacos de Carnitas
Meat.
Tacos de Pastor
Pork.
Tacos de Pescado
Fish.
Tacos de Pescado Empanizado
Breaded fish.
Tacos de Camaron
Shrimp.
Tacos de Camaron Empanisado
Breaded shrimp.
Tacos Dorado
2 per order.
Burrito de Frijoles y Queso
Bean and cheese.
Burrito de Asada
Steak.
Burrito de Pollo
Chicken.
Burrito de Carne Desebrada
Shredded beef.
Burrito de Pescado
Fish.
Burrito de Camaron
Shrimp.
Chimichanga
Deep fried burrito.
Burrito Chile Relleno
Burritos a la Carte
Quesadilla a la Carte
Quesadilla Solo Queso
Cheese.
Quesadilla de Carne
Steak.
Quesadilla de Pollo
Chicken.
Quesadilla de Camaron
Shrimp.
Tostada de Asada
Hard shell with beef.
Tostada de Pollo
Hard shell with chicken.
Tostada de Camaron
Hard shell with shrimp.
Tostada Mixta
Camaron, pulpo, y pescado. Hard shell with shrimp, octopus, and fish.
Tostada de Jaiba
Hard shell with crab.
Tostada de Pescado
Hard shell with fish.
Ceviches
Platillos Mexicanos
Taco Dorado y Enchilada Platillos
Taco Dorado y Chile Relleno Platillos
Carne Asada Platillos
Flap steak.
Carnitas Platillos
Pork.
Fajitas de Pollo Platillos
Chicken.
Fajitas de Rez Platillos
Beef.
Fajitas de Camaron Platillos
Shrimp.
Fajitas Mixas Platillos
Beef, chicken and shrimp.
Enchiladas de Queso Platillos
Cheese.
Enchiladas de Carne Platillos
Beef.
Enchiladas de Pollo Platillos
Chicken.
Enchiladas de Camaron Platillos
Shrimp.
Chile Relleno y Enchilada Platillos
Breaded and stuffed with cheese, served with an enchilada.
Flautas Platillos
Rolled tortillas filled with shredded meat and deep fried corn tortilla.
Costillas con Salsa Verde Platillos
Pork ribs with green sauce.
Dos Tacos Dorado Platillos
2 hard shell tacos.
Birria Platillos
Goat meat.
Carne a la Tampiquena Platillos
Pechuga a la Plancha Platillos
Grilled chicken breast plain.
Pechuga a la Diabla Platillos
Grilled chicken breast with spicy sauce.
Bistec Ranchero Platillos
Steak.
Arroz con Pollo Platillos
Seasoned rice and chicken.
Molcajete la Esmeralda Platillos
Serves 2 people.
Molcajete de Mariscos Platillos
Camarones a la Diabla Platillos
Hot sauce style shrimp.
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Platillos
Garlic and butter shrimp.
Camarones Empanizados Platillos
Breaded shrimp.
Camarones Imperiales
Shrimp wrapped in bacon.
Camarones a la Plancha Platillos
Shrimp on the grill.
Botanas de Mariscos Platillos
Seafood snack. Fria o guisada. Cold or grill.
Camarones a la Esmeralda Platillos
Shrimp Esmeralda style.
Camarones Rancheros
Shrimp in hot chili and tomato sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Platillos Mariscos
Platillos Filetes de Pescado
A la Plancha Plattilos
Grilled fish fillet.
Al Mojo de Ajo Plattilos
Garlic and butter fish fillet.
A la Diabla Plattilos
Fish fillet with hot sauce.
Veracruzana Plattilos
Veracruz fish fillet.
Relleno de Mariscos Plattilos
Fish fillet stuffed with seafood.
Pescado de Frito
Deep fried fish.
Pescado al Mojo de Ajo
Garlic and butter fish.
Pescado a la Diabla
Fish fillet with spicy sauce.
Pescado a la Veracruzana
Veracruz fish.
Pescado Entero
Caldos
Caldo de Pescado
Fish stew.
Caldo de Camaron
Shrimp stew.
Costa Brava
Camaron, pulpo, y pescado. Shrimp, octopus, and fish stew.
7 Mares
Seafood stew.
Rice
Beans
Guacamole
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Extra Avocado
Extra Cheese
Extra Guacamole
Side Orders
Desserts
Flan
Ice Cream
Fried Ice Cream
Churro and Ice Cream
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr Pepper
Raspberry Iced Tea
Agua Frescas
Horchata
Jamaica
Coffee
Tea
Drinks
Kids Menu (Archive)
Kids Hamburger with Fries
Kids 2 Enchilida de Queso con Arroz y Frijoles
2 cheese enchilada with rice and beans.
Kids Quesadilla de Queso
Cheese quesadilla.