Border Grill Menu

Name: Border Grill
Telephone: (310) 451-1655
Price range: $

(310) 451-1655

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1445 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Mexican

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Main

Bocaditos

Tortilla Soup (gf) (Lunch)

$7.00

roasted tomato * chipotle * panela * avocado

Tortilla Soup

$8.00

roasted tomato chipotle broth * corn tortillas panela cheese * avocado (GF)

Chefs Daily Soup

$8.00

seasonal * delicious * chef inspired

Plantain Empanadas (gf) (Lunch)

$8.00

roasted plantain turnovers * organic black beans * poblano chiles * cotija cheese

Plantain Empanadas

$9.00

roasted plantain turnovers * organic black beans * poblano * cotija (GF)

Green Corn Tamales

$8.00

sweet corn * sour cream * salsa fresca (GF)

Border Classics

$16.00

chicken panuchos * green corn tamales * plantain empanadas

Brisket Taquitos

$11.00

slow roasted shredded black angus beef brisket * spicy slaw * guacamole * salsa fresca (GF)

Quinoa Fritters

$8.00

crunchy aztec grain * aged cotija cheese * aji amarillo aloli

Border Guacamole (gf)

$9.75

creamy avocado * jalapeo * cilantro * lime

Chipotle Queso Dip (gf)

$10.50

oaxacan string cheese * chipotle roasted poblano

Watercress, Jicama, Orange

8.00

coriander vinaigrette

$Ceviche

Ceviche

Peruvian Ceviche

$13.00

aji amarillo * ginger * lime * cilantro * avocado * crispy plantains (GF)

Baja Ceviche

12.00

lime marinated sustainable seasonal fish and scallops * tomato * jalapeo * cucumber * onion * cilantro aioli (GF)

$Ensaladas

Ensaladas

Grilled Caesar Salad (Lunch)

crisp romaine * romano cheese * garlic croutons Chicken $15steak $18 shrimp $19

Turkey Tostada Salad (gf) (Lunch)

grilled turkey * organic black beans * roasted corn * tomato * guacamole * manchego, panela, cotija cheeses $14 steak $17 shrimp $18

Mexican Chopped Salad (gf) (Lunch)

grilled chicken * charred corn * roasted peppers * avocado * tomato * apple* tortilla chips * cumin vinaigrette $15 steak $18 shrimp $19

Tortas

Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Torta (Lunch)

$14.00

jalapeo bacon * drake farms goat cheese * avocado * caramelized onions * pickled jalapeos

Chile Relleno Burger (Lunch)

$14.00

ground black angus brisket * roasted poblano stuffed with manchego, panela, cotija cheeses * brioche bun * chipotle aioli * romaine

Cuban Pressed Sandwich (Lunch)

$14.00

slow roasted pork * ham * swiss cheese * pickles * roasted garlic aioli * cumin parsley fries

Portobello Mushroom Torta (Lunch)

13.00

avocado * roasted garlic aioli * roasted poblano * mexican cheese * heirloom tomato

$Quesadillas

Quesadillas

Carne Asada Quesadilla (Lunch)

$16.00

grilled marinated steak * caramelized onions * arbol salsa

Carne Asada Quesadilla

$18.00

grilled marinated steak * caramelized onions * arbol salsa (GF)

Citrus Chicken Quesadilla (Lunch)

$15.00

grilled citrus marinated chicken * roasted tomatoes * serrano chiles * cilantro

Wild Mushroom Quesadilla (Lunch)

$16.00

shiitake and oyster mushrooms * huitlacoche * roasted garlic * epazote

Citrus Chicken Quesadilla

$17.00

grilled citrus marinated chicken * roasted tomatoes * serrano chiles * cilantro (GF)

Wild Mushroom Quesadilla

17.00

shiitake and oyster mushrooms * huitlacoche * roasted garlic * epazote (GF)

$Tacos

Tacos

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

$21.00

violet mustard cabbage slaw * candied almonds * pickled heirloom tomatoes

Carnitas Tacos (Lunch)

$13.00

braised pork * chipotle salsa * guacamole * onion * cilantro

Al Pastor Tacos

$18.00

grilled pineapple, chicken, pork * jicama orange salsa * habanero * pickled onion

Lamb Adobo Tacos (gf)

$18.00

slow roasted lamb * poblano * manchego

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos (Lunch)

$18.00

violet mustard cabbage slaw * candied almondspickled heirloom tomatoes

Lamb Adobo Tacos (gf) (Lunch)

$15.00

slow roasted lamb * poblano * manchego

Carne Asada Tacos

$17.00

grilled marinated skirt steak * caramelized onionssalsa fresca * guacamole (GF) (GF)

Grilled Fish Tacos

$18.00

sustainable seasonal fish * cucumber citrus slaw * lime crema * guacamole (GF)

Avocado Tacos (Lunch)

$12.00

red quinoa * amaranth * black sesame * chipotle salsa * grilled corn relish * pickled onion

Chicken Panuchos

$16.00

black bean stuffed tortillas * grilled citrus chickenguacamole * pickled onions (GF)

Al Pastor Tacos (gf) (Lunch)

$14.00

grilled pineapple, chicken, pork * jicama orange salsa * habanero * pickled onion

Carne Asada Tacos (gf) (Lunch)

$13.00

grilled steak * caramelized onion * salsa fresca * guacamole

Pescado Ensenada

$18.00

beer battered sustainable fishavocado crema * salsa fresca

Grilled Fish Tacos (gf) (Lunch)

$14.00

sustainable seasonal fish * cucumber citrus slaw * lime crema * guacamole

Pescado Ensenada (Lunch)

$14.00

beer battered sustainable fish * avocado crema * salsa fresca

Chicken Panuchos (gf) (Lunch)

$12.00

black bean stuffed tortillas * citrus chicken * guacamole * pickled onion

Crispy Rajas Tacos (gf) (Lunch)

$12.00

creamy roasted potatoes and chiles * manchego, panela, cotija cheesesguacamole * grilled corn relish * chipotle crema

Brisket Taquitos (gf) (Lunch)

14.00

slow roasted shredded black angus beef brisket * spicy slaw * guacamole * salsa fresca

$Enchiladas

Enchiladas

Chicken Poblano Enchiladas

$23.00

roasted chicken * handmade corn tortillas * poblano crema * grilled corn * wild mushrooms * charred poblano chiles GF)

Chicken Poblano Enchiladas (gf) (Lunch)

$18.00

herb roasted chicken * handmade corn tortillas * poblano crema * grilled corn * wild mushrooms * charred poblano chiles

Barbacoa Short Rib Enchiladas

$24.00

santa fe style * red kuri squash puree * fennel carrot escabechecoloradito * hand rolled flour tortillas

Mole Enchiladas (gf) (Lunch)

20.00

slow roasted shredded black angus beef brisket * handmade corn tortillas * mole coloradito

$Platos Fuertes

Platos Fuertes

Yucatan Pork (gf) (Lunch)

$18.00

achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves * caramelized onion * orange * cinnamonhoney lime yams * caramelized brussels sprouts * pineapple jicama salsa

Grilled Skirt Steak (Lunch)

$21.00

charred corn relish * black beans * handmade flour tortilla

Yucatan Pork

$23.00

achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves * pickled onionsorange * cinnamon * sauted plantains * guacamolehandmade corn tortillas (GF)

Chile Relleno (Lunch)

$15.00

roasted poblano chiles * manchego, panela, cotija cheeses * salsa roja * tomatillo salsa

Grilled Skirt Steak

$26.00

charred corn relish * prganic black beans * handmade flour tortilla (GF)

Turkey Tostada

$16.00

grilled turkey * organic black beans * roasted corn * tomatored pepper * guacamole * mexican cheeses (GF) Add Steak $2.00 or Add Shrimp $3.00

Chile Relleno

$18.00

roasted poblano chiles * manchego, panela, cotija cheeses * salsa roja * tomatillo salsa

Farmers Market Moqeca (Lunch)

$17.00

toasted orzo * spiced coconut broth * santa monica farmers market vegetables

Farmers Market Moqeca

$19.00

toasted orzo * spiced coconut broth * santa monica farmers market vegetables

Mexican Chopped Salad

$16.00

grilled chicken * charred corn * roasted peppers * avocado * tomato * apple* tortilla chips * cumin vinaigrette * onion (GF)

Sauted Shrimp

$25.00

ancho chile * slivered garlic * parsley * lime * seared greens * organic rice (GF)

Carnitas

$24.00

roasted corn grits * huitlacoche black bean salsa * red onion * cilantro * chipotle glazed bacon

Chicken Poblano Enchiladas

$23.00

mexican cheeses wild mushrooms charred poblano chilies handmade corn tortillas poblano crema grilled corn

Grilled Agen Ribeye

$39.00

creekstone dry aged prime roasted bone marrow citrus gel oregano serrano chile

Grilled Turkey

$21.00

cracked black pepper sauce * honey lime yams * seared greens (GF)

Tostada Salad

$14.00

organic black beans roasted corn tomato red pepper guacamole mexican cheeses (GF) Add Chicken $2.00 Add Steak $4.00 or Add Shrimp $5.00

Pescado Veracruzano

$26.00

pan seared sustainable seasonal fish * tomato * picholine olivejalapeo * oregano white wine garlic broth * rice * seared greens (GF)

Paella Vegetariana

21.00

forbidden black rice * coconut aji amarillo broth * brussels sproutspickled farmers market vegetables

$Postres

Postres

Goat's Milk Cajeta Flan

$7.00

Fresh berries, mexican wedding cookies**Not suitable for for those with nut allergy. Please advise us if you have any food allergies.

Churro Tots

$7.00

Dulce de Leche and Mexican Chocolate Sauce.

Aztec Chocolate Cake

$7.00

Crema, Mexican Chocolate Sauce.

Border Brownie*

$8.00

Rich Imported Chocolate, Toasted Walnuts, Homemade Ice Cream Not Suitable for Those With Nut Allergy* Please advise us if you have any food allergies.

Mini Cookies* and Ice Cream

$8.00

Double Chocolate Scooter, Crispy Mexican Sugar Cookie, Coconut Apricot Paja and Homemade Ice Cream. Not Suitable for Those With Nut Allergy* Please advise us if you have any food allergies.

Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet*

$6.00

*Not suitable for for those with nut allergy. Please advise us if you have any food allergies.

Tres Leches Cake

8.00

prickly pear, passion fruit puree

$Catering - Appetizers

Catering - Appetizers

Cater. Plantain Empanadas (dz) 24hr

$27.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 1 Dozen Per Order roasted plantain * black beans * poblano * cotija cheese * chipotle crema

Cater. Green Corn Tamales (dz) 24hr

$26.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 1 Dozen Per Order sweet corn * sour cream * salsa fresca

Cater. Spicy Seared Shrimp Skewers (dz) 24hr

$32.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 1 Dozen Per Order * mexican cocktail sauce *

Cater. Citrus Chicken Skewers (dz) 24hr

$32.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 1 Dozen Per Order citrus marinated * avocado tomatillo salsa

Cater. Skirt Steak Skewers (dz) 24hr

$32.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 1 Dozen Per Order garlic, lime, cumin marinated * aji amarillo aioli

Cater. Grilled Veggie & Panela Cheese Skewers

$22.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 1 Dozen Per Order coriander vinaigrette

Cater. Savory Stuffed Dates (dz) 24hr

$26.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 1 Dozen Per Order * cabrales blue cheese * spanish chorizo * wrapped in smoked bacon *

Cater. Quinoa Fritters (2 dz) 24hr

$26.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 2 Dozen Per Order * crunchy aztec grain * cotija cheese * aji amarillo aioli *

Cater. Beef Brisket Taquitos (dz) 24hr

40.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 2 Dozen Per Order slow roasted shredded beef * spicy slaw * guacamole * salsa fresca

$Catering - Salad Platters

Catering - Salad Platters

Cater. Caesar Salad 24hr

$38.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * Serves Approximately 8-10 * roasted corn * crispy tortilla strips * argentine parmesan

Cater. Mexican Chopped Salad 24hr

$42.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * Serves Approximately 8-10 * charred corn * roasted peppers * chick peas * avocado * tomato * apple * tortilla chips * cumin vinaigrette *

Cater. Watercress, Jicama, and Orange 24hr

$40.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * Serves Approximately 8-10 coriander vinaigrette

Cater. Farmers Mkt Grilled Vegetables 24hr

40.00

Requires 24hr Advanced Noticed GF * Serves Approximately 8-10 fire roasted assorted vegetables * served room temperature

$Catering - Taco Platters

Catering - Taco Platters

Cater. Carne Asada Tacos 24hr

$80.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas * grilled steak * caramelized onion * salsa fresca *

Cater. Chicken Tacos 24hr

$65.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed GF * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas * grilled citrus chicken * pickled onion

Cater. Carnitas Tacos 24hr

$72.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas * braised pork * chipotle salsa * onion * cilantro *

Cater. Crispy Potato Rajas Tacos 24hr

$65.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas * roasted potatoes and chiles * mexican cheeses * guacamole * grilled corn relish * chipotle crema *

Cater. Yucatan Pork Tacos 24hr

$72.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas * roasted achiote pork * pickled onion * orange salsa *

Cater. Beef Brisket Taquitos 24hr

$80.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed GF * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas * slow roasted shredded beef * spicy slaw * salsa fresca *

Cater. Avocado Tacos 24hr

$70.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advance Notice * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas * red quinoa * amaranth * black sesame seeds chipotle salsa * grilled corn relish * pickled onion

Cater. Mix & Match Taco Platter 24hr

80.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 24 Tacos Per Platter * Handmade Corn Tortillas select two tacos

$Catering - Sandwich Platters

Catering - Sandwich Platters

Cater. Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Torta 24h

$72.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 6 Sandwiches Per Platter (Cut in Half) * jalapeo bacon * drake farms goat cheese * avocado * caramelized onions * pickled jalapeos *

Cater. Cuban Pressed Sandwich 24hr

$72.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 6 Sandwiches Per Platter (Cut in Half) ham * roasted pork * swiss cheese * pickle * roasted garlic aioli *

Cater. Grilled Vegetable Sandwich 24hr

$72.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 6 Sandwiches Per Platter (Cut in Half) seasonal grilled vegetables * aji amarillo aioli *

Cater. Mix & Match Sandwich Platter 24hr

72.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 6 Sandwiches Per Platter (Cut in Half) select two sandwiches

$Catering - Burrito Platters

Catering - Burrito Platters

Cater. Carne Asada Burrito 24hr

$70.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 6 Burritos Per Platter (Cut in Half) marinated grilled steak * black beans * red rice * arbol salsa * grilled corn salsa *

Cater. Poblano Burrito 24hr

$60.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 6 Burritos Per Platter (Cut in Half) roasted poblano chile * potato rajas * melted mexican cheeses * black beans * red rice * grilled corn salsa *

Cater. Grilled Chicken Burrito

$65.00

Requires 24hr Advanced Noticed 6 Burritos Per Platter (Cut in Half) citrus chicken * black beans * red rice * arbol salsa * grilled corn salsa

Cater. Mix & Match Burrito Platter 24hr

72.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * 6 Burritos Per Platter (Cut in Half) select two burritos

$Catering - Entre Platters

Catering - Entre Platters

Cater. Yucatan Pork 24hr

$180.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advance Notice * GF * Serves approximately 8-10 * achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves * honey lime yams * roasted brussels sprouts * pineapple jicama salsa * handmade corn tortillas *

Cater. Carnitas 24hr

$170.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advance Notice * Serves approximately 8-10 * roasted corn grits * serrano chile salsa * red onion * cilantro * chipotle glazed bacon * handmade corn tortillas

Cater. Grilled Skirt Steak 24hr

$190.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advance Noitce * GF * Serves approximately 8-10 * charred corn relish * organic black beans * handmade flour tortillas *

Cater. Chicken Poblano Enchiladas 24hr

$170.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advance Notice * GF * Serves approximately 8-10 * roasted chicken * handmade corn tortillas * poblano crema * grilled corn * wild mushrooms * charred poblano chiles *

Cater. Seasonal Vegetable Chilaquiles 24hr

150.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advance Notice * GF * Serves approximately 8-10 * farmers market vegetables * tortilla chips * salsa verde * queso fresco * crema *

$Catering - Chips & Dips

Catering - Chips & Dips

Cater. Tortilla Chip Bowl 24hr

$10.00

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * Serves Approximately 10

Cater. Border Guacamole 24hr

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * Pint or Quart creamy avocado * jalapeo * cilantro * lime

Cater. Arbol Salsa (pt) 24hr

$8.50

Requires 24hr Advanced Noticed GF * spicy * roasted tomatillos * roasted tomatoes * arbol chiles * onion * garlic

Cater. Tomatillo Salsa (pt) 24hr

$8.50

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * mild * tomatillo * jalapeo * cilantro * onion

Cater. Chipotle Salsa (pt) 24hr

$8.50

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * smoky * chipotle chiles * tomato * garlic

Cater. Diablo Salsa (pt) 24hr

$8.50

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * Hot * habaero chiles * tomatillo * onion * garlic * lime

Cater. Salsa Fresca (pt) 24hr

8.50

* Requires 24-Hour Advanced Noticed * GF * mild * tomato * red onion * jalapeo * cilantro * lime