Ranchos Cocina Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Ranchos Cocina, a Mexican breakfast and brunch hotspot located in San Diego, CA. Offering a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, this casual restaurant provides a welcoming and homey atmosphere. Customers praise the attentive service and flavorful dishes like tempura battered fish tacos, surf and turf burritos, and Trio Enchiladas. The unique feature of being able to customize dishes to be vegan or vegetarian sets Ranchos Cocina apart. Complimentary chips and salsa, as well as homemade sauces like green hot sauce and habanero mango sauce, add a special touch to the dining experience. With a diverse menu that caters to all dietary preferences, including gender-neutral restrooms and gender-inclusive service, Ranchos Cocina ensures a satisfying and inclusive dining experience for all guests. Make sure to try their Queso Meso dip and San Diego Sunrise Breakfast Burrito for a true taste of Mexican cuisine with a twist.
ANTOJITOS (APPS)
Guacamole Y Totopos
oz of Avocado, lime and sea salt, topped with Cotija Cheese, sesame seeds, and a side of chips.
Totopos
Corn Chips and oz of our house made salsa
Queso Meso
Melted chees, anahaim peppers and chorizo(we are working on a vegan version)Gluten free
Shrimp Quesadilla
Grilled Shrimp, pico, and Monterey Jack cheese
Quesadilla Asada
Carne asada or pollo asado, pico, and Monterey Cheese in a flour or whole wheat tortilla
Quesadilla De Chorizo
Plant Based or Beef, pico, and monterey jack cheese
Shiitake Quesadilla
Shiitake mushrooms with anaheim peppers and pico de gallo
Vegan Shiitake Quesadilla
Grilled shiitake mushrooms with Anaheim peppers and Pico de gallo .
Vegan Shrimp Quesadilla
Grilled Vegan shrimp, pico de gallo, and Vegan cheese folded in a flour tortilla
Vegan Guacamole (oz) Y Totopos
Nachos Azules
A stack of blue corn Totopos smothered in enchilada sauce, black beans, topped with Tj Avocado salsa, crema, queso cotija, and pico
Ignacios Nachos
Choice of Protein, Guacamole, cheese, salsa roja, beans, Pico, and crema
Quesadilla Sensilla
Plain cheese quesadilla
Vegan Quesadilla Asada
Vegan Carne or Vegan Pollo asado Pico de gallo and Vegan cheese
Vegan Quesadilla Sensilla
Vegan Cheese Quesadilla
Vegan Super Ignacios Nachos
Choice of Protein, Guacamole, cheese, salsa roja, beans, Pico, and crema
Vegan Nachos Azules
Blue corn chips, black beans, salsa roja, cheese, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo
Tj Fries
A stack of fries with your choice of protein topped with Tj Avocado salsa, crema, queso cotija, guacamole, salsa fresca
Hot Tea
Ask Server for Selection
Jarritos
choose between Strawberry, Grapefruit, Guava, Pinapple, Lime, or Tamarindo
Kombucha
Ask For Flavors
Topo Chico
Mineral Water From Monterey, Mexico. bottled at the Source since ,
Cafe Organico
Medium to dark roasted fruity and buttery notes & spiced coffee beans from Chiapas.
Chocolate Caliente (IBARRA)
A nod to its original recipe. We added vanilla, citrus and warm spices. ozMade with plant based milk
Honey Ginger Lemonade
oz of Sweetly intense infused lemonade
Fountain Sodas (oz)
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, or Orange Crush, Sierra mist
Bottled Mexican Coca-Cola
BOTTLED MEXICAN COKE HITS DIFFRENT!
Vegan Horchata
Spiced and iced plant based milk
Sangria N/A Soda
Bottled in MexicoA cola with hints of grape and citrus rind
Mundet Apple Soda
Iced Tea
Un-sweetened Passion fruit iced tea with a wedge of lemon
BEBIDAS (DRINKS)
BURRITO BOWLS TORTAS
De Asada Burrito
Carne or pollo asado, pico, and cheese
Tofu Fajitas Burrito
Grilled Tofu, rice, Bell Peppers, and Onions{Vegan and Gluten-free options availableGLUTEN FREE OPTION: BOWL/ CORN TORTILLAS}sub tofu for steamed vegetables and black beans
Shiitake Fajitas Burrito
Shiitake mushrooms, Bell Peppers, onions, Pico, Cabbage
Chile Relleno Burrito
California stuffed pepper, crema, cheese, & beans
El Healthy
Black Beans OR Lentils, Brown Rice, guacamole, Lettuce, & Pico
Frijoles Y Queso Burrito
Choose between Refried, Black, or Lentils & Monterey cheese
Buenos Dias Burrito
Breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, salsa verde, Anahiem Peppers, Cheese, & Pico de gallo
California Burrito
It's pretty much carne asada fries on the go. Carne asada, fries, guacamole, crema, cheese, pico de gallo.
Chipotle Burrito
Grilled chicken in a smokey spicy sauce, spinach, pico, in a tomato tortilla,
Chorizo Burrito
Cured and spiced beef or home made Ancient Grain Chorizo Scrambled in eggs or JUST EGG +Vegan version: Quinoa Chorizo Black beans and potatoes
Cilantro Burrito
Grilled chicken in a tangy herby cilantro sauce, fresh spinach, pico, in a spinach tortilla tortilla,
Del Mar Burrito
All our sea food is WILD CAUGHT- No farms here.Grilled Salmon, MahiMahi, or Shrimp +grilled bellpepper, onions, spanish rice, pico,crema, and cheese
Vegan Frijoles Y Queso Burrito
Choose between Refried, Black, or Lentils & Vegan cheese / Crema
Vegan Breakfast Burrito
Sweet and Smokey Tempeh, Potatoes, & Beans
Vegan California Burrito
Vegan Chipotle Burrito
Grilled chicken in a smokey spicy sauce,spinach, pico, in a tomato tortilla,
Vegan Chorizo Burrito
home made Ancient Grain Chorizo Scrambled in eggs or JUST EGG +Skip the eggs for Black beans and potato fajitas
Vegan Cilantro Burrito
Grilled vegan chicken in a tangy herby cilantro sauce, fresh spinach, pico, in a spinach tortilla tortilla,
Vegan Fish Burrito
Beer Battered Tempeh, grilled bellpeppers, rice, crema, pico. Chef recommends getting the modifier (Thanks Zac!)
Vegan Shrimp Burrito
Grilled vegan shrimps, with Bell pepper, onions, pico de gallo, rice and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla
Chimichanga
A Deep fried burrito and smoothered in Red Sauce topped queso cotija, crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)beef, chicken, Or tofu scramble
Vegan Chimichanga
A Deep fried burrito ontop of salsa Guajillo; It Keeps the Crisptopped withCilantro and Chipotle crema (V), crema, & cotija
Tocho Morocho
Carne Asada, Rice, Beans, crema, guacamole, & Pico
Vegan Tocho Morocho
Mar Y Tierra Burrito
Grilled wild caught shrimp and diced carne asada, Fajita mix, pico de gallo, spanish rice, crema and cheese.
Vegan Mar Y Tierra Burrito
Grilled Vegan shrimp and diced vegan carne asada, Fajita mix, pico de gallo, spanish rice, crema and cheese.
Vegan Asada Burrito
THE OG! Vegan carne asada or vegan pollo asado, vegan crema, and guacamole.
Ranchos Sunrise
Carne Asada Or Chorizo, eggs, pico, eggs, tater tots, tres quesos, and chipotle sauce
Vegan Ranchos Sunrise
Just Eggs, Vegan Carne Asada Or Vegan Chorizo, TaterTots, Chipotle "Crema". No substitution.
Chorizo Con Huevo
Beef or Soy Chorizo Scrambled with eggs or TofuAnd choice of Tortillas{Vegan options available}
Machaca Con Huevo
A popular breakfast in ElNorte the north of Mexico.stewed Beef, Chicken, or Shiitake scrambled in eggsChoice of tortillas.
Tofu Scramble Plate
Sauteed and crumbled Tofu, pico spinach, and fajita mixand choice of tortillas(is vegan and gluten free if you pick the corn tortillas)
Huevos Rancheros
two fried eggs or Tofu scramble on a Fried tortilla smothered in salsa ranchera and cheese or Vegan CremaAND choice of Tortillas
Buenos Dias Burrito
Breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, salsa verde, Anahiem Peppers, Cheese, & Pico de gallo
Chilaquiles
VEGAN GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE Toasted tortillas smothered in salsa roja, verde, ranchera or mole (+)with two Eggs, JUST EGGS (+), or tofu scramble topped with crema and queso cotija side of beans
Chorizo Burrito
Cured and spiced beef or home made Ancient Grain Chorizo Scrambled in eggs or JUST EGG +Vegan version: Quinoa Chorizo Black beans and potatoes
Vegan Breakfast Burrito
Sweet and Smokey Tempeh, Potatoes, & Beans
Vegan Chorizo Burrito
home made Ancient Grain Chorizo Scrambled in eggs or JUST EGG +Skip the eggs for Black beans and potato fajitas
Tamales Montados
Two Amarantas & chorizo tamales, fried eggs, crema, queso cotija, cilantro, pickled onions and oz of Refried beansVegetarian: Sub Plant Based Chorizo TamalesVEgan : Sub for Plant based Chorizo and "Just Egg"
Ranchos Sunrise
Carne Asada Or Chorizo, eggs, pico, eggs, tater tots, tres quesos, and chipotle sauce
Vegan Ranchos Sunrise
Just Eggs, Vegan Carne Asada Or Vegan Chorizo, TaterTots, Chipotle "Crema". No substitution.
Breakfast
ENSALADA
Caesar Salad & Salmon
Grilled salmon on top of Tjs most wanted, Ceasar SaladRomain lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and blue corn crisps
Caesar Salad & Grilled Chicken
Pollo asado on top of Tjs most wanted, Ceasar Salad- Can Be Made Vegan Romain lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and blue corn crisps
Vegan Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Vegan chicken on top of Tjs most wanted, Ceasar Salad made with our own house Vegan dressing, romain lettuce, Vegan cheese, and blue corn crisps
Vegan Caesar Salad
Tjs most wanted, Ceasar Salad made with our own house dressing, romain lettuce, Vegan cheese, and blue corn crisps
Caesar Salad
Tjs most wanted, Ceasar Salad- Can Be Made Vegan Romain lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and blue corn crisps
Guadalajara Tostada
Flour tortilla shell, and shreeded chicken, beef, or Tofu, beans, queso cotija, crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
Vegan Guadalajara Tostada
a Flour tortilla (fried) beans, your choice of protein (beans is my fav or Vegan chicken) topped with lettuce, pico, vegan crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
Tamales Combo
Two home made tamales topped with enchilada sauce,crema, queso cotija and a side of rice and beans.Choice of red, green, mole or ranchera sauce on top
SOPES COMBO
Two Fried Masa patties with shredded chicken and beef, topped with lettuce, pico, queso cotija, crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
Chile Relleno & Enchilada
Choice of protein and Sauce for the enchilada
Chile Relleno Y Tostada Del Mar
Grilled Mahi Mahi, shrimp, pico, rajas over Chile rellenos stuffed with meltedMonterey Jack cheese and black bean blue corn tostada
Enchiladas Mole
Sweet, savory, rich mole sauce inspired by the good stuff in Puebla on top of two rolled up tortillas with your fav stuffing.
Enchiladas Rojas
Red guajillo pepper sauce, slight kick, over two enchiladas stuffed with your choice of protein. crema and cheese ontop
Enchiladas Verdes
Green Tomatillo Sauce, Crema, cotija cheese, covering two enchiladas with your choice of Protein.
Fajitas De Camaron
Grilled Shrimp with Onions and bell peppers, your choice of tortillas, rice and beans
Fajitas Plate
Choice of Protein, grilled onions and bell peppers with a side of rice and beans and choice of tortillas
Tierra Y Mar Fajitas
The best of both worlds: Marinated and sauteed strips of beef, shrimp, bell peppers,pico, and onions. with choice of tortillas.
Mole Poblano
Sweet, savory, rich mole sauce inspired by the good stuff in Puebla. your choice of tortillas on the side and two sides of rice to soak up any left over sauce. ...My personal Favorite item on the menu.
Tamal & Enchilada
home made tamales and an enchilada on the side, next to some rice and beans. lots of options for sauces and fillings. topped with crema
Trio Enchiladas
Our Most Popular plateNo Substitutions- No exceptionChicken mole, Guajillo cheese, Tomatillo beef enchiladastopped with crema and queso cotija.
Vegan Enchiladas De Mole
Pueblan Mole Sauce(vegan), on top of two enchiladas with your choice of protien.
Vegan Enchiladas Rojas
Red guajillo pepper sauce, slight kick, over two enchiladas stuffed with your choice of protein. crema and cheese on top
Vegan Enchiladas Verde
Green Tomatillo Sauce, Crema, covering two enchiladas with your choice of Protein.
Vegan Fajitas De Camaron
Grilled Vegan shrimp with Onions and bell peppers, your choice of tortillas, rice and beans
Vegan Fajitas
Choice of Protein sauteed with Bellpeppers and Onionsand choice of tortillas with a side of rice and beans
Vegan Tierra Mar Fajitas
grilled vegan shrimp and vegan carne asada fajitas, Pico, side of rice and beans. Your choice of tortillas
VEGAN Mole Poblano
Sweet, savory, rich mole sauce inspired by the good stuff in Puebla. your choice of tortillas on the side and two sides of rice to soak up any left over sauce. ...My personal Favorite item on the menu.
Vegan Tamal & Enchilada
Home made tamales and an enchilada on the side, next to some rice and beans. lots of options for sauces and fillings. topped with crema
Veggie Trio Enchiladas
Our Most popular Vegan plateNo Substitutions- No exceptionsGuajillo tofu, mole bean, lentil tomatillotopped with Vegan Crema
Papa Ranchos
Ranchos Potato fajitas smothered in salsa ranchera with your choice of tortillas.
Tamal & Chile Relleno
Your choice of tamal and Enchilada sauce.
Vegan Sopes Combo
Your Choice of Protein Served on a fried masa patty, topped with Lettuce, Pico de gallo, vegan Crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
ENTRADA FUERTE (Combo Plates)
EXTRAS & Sides
Rice
Choose between spanish rice or Brown rice
Rice & Beans (oz Of Each)
Half rice & Half Beans: oz of each.Choose between black beans or refried beans, And Spanish rice and brow rice. all vegan cooked only with Olive oil and other vegtable oils. and Veggie broth. and Gluten Free.
Beans (OZ Container)
Choose between Refried Beans or whole Black BeansBoth are Vegan
Hot Carrots
oz container packed with Pickled in house Carrots, Jalapenos, Onions, dried chillies, and pickling spices.
Guacamole oz
oz Container of Guacamole
Enchilada Sauce
Get extra of your Favorite enchilada sauce.all are vegan friendly MOLE- Contains Sesame, Nuts, and Gluten
Salsa Fresca
Tomato, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper
French Fries
Tortillas
Side of Corn or Flour Tortillas
Crema Or Cheese (oz)
Vegan Crema Or Cheese (oz)
z of vegan cheese added
Cilantro Sauce (oz, Vegan)
Creamy cilantro sauce, tangy and herby, (all vegan) contains Soy
Chiles Toreados
Fried Jalapenos tossed in lemon, lime, and salt
Ranchos Potato
Potato bellpeppers and onion mixed
Sopa Del Mar
Shrimp and fish tomato broth soup and your choice of tortillas
Sopa De Tortilla
Tortilla strips in an onion garlic tomato broth
Sopa De Mercado
Seasonal Veggie Soup and side of tortillas
Sopa De Lentejas (Lentils)
Green Lentil soup
Vegan Menudo
Red chili mushroom & Hominy soup with onions and Oregano on the side
SOPAS
TACOS
Fish Tacos
One Protein Per order Tacos Fried or Beer Battered, MahiMahi, Salmon, or beer battered tofu, sub Shrimp +$ Or vegan shrimp +$
Shrimp Tacos
One Protein Per orderTwo shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Pico and Crema and tartar
Tj Tacos
One Protein Per orderTwo tacos: pico, onions, cilantro, avo salsa, queso cotija
Vegan Fish Tacos
two beer battered tofu tacos, cabbage, pico, tartar sauce. best thing to get when I dont know what to get.
Vegan Shrimp Tacos
Two Grilled Shrimp, Pico de gallo, tartar sauce, crema cabbage
Vegan TJ Tacos
One Protein Per order vegan tacos, pico, onions, cilantro, vegan crema, and avo salsa
Rolled Tacos
Choice of Chicken, Beef, OR PotatoThree crispy rolled tacos, topped with lettuce, pico,queso cotija, crema,Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
Vegan Rolled Tacos
PotatoThree crispy rolled tacos, topped with lettuce, pico,Vegan crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
Shrimp Tacos COMBO
Three Grilled Shrimp Tacos, Crema Cabbage, Pico De gallo and Cotija cheese
Guadalajara Tostada
Flour tortilla shell, and shreeded chicken, beef, or Tofu, beans, queso cotija, crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
Tostada De Chorizo
Cured and spiced beef or home made PlantBased Ancient grain Chorizo ontop of beans, topped with lettuce, crema, queso cotija,on a crispy blue corn tortilla.
Tostada De Frijoles
BEANS! Lettuce, Crema, Pico, Cotija , Beans, on a blue corn tostada. so simple, so good, prob the most under rated thing on the menu.
Vegan Guadalajara Tostada
a Flour tortilla (fried) beans, your choice of protein (beans is my fav or Vegan chicken) topped with lettuce, pico, vegan crema, Cilantro and Chipotle crema (V)
Vegan Tostada De Chorizo
Vegan Tostada De Frijoles
Tostadas
Quesadillas
Quesadilla Asada
Carne asada or pollo asado, pico, and Monterey Cheese in a flour or whole wheat tortilla
Shrimp Quesadilla
Grilled Shrimp, pico, and Monterey Jack cheese
Quesadilla De Chorizo
Plant Based or Beef, pico, and monterey jack cheese
Shiitake Quesadilla
Shiitake mushrooms with anaheim peppers and pico de gallo
Quesadilla Sensilla
Plain cheese quesadilla
Vegan Quesadilla Asada
Vegan Carne or Vegan Pollo asado Pico de gallo and Vegan cheese
Vegan Shrimp Quesadilla
Grilled Vegan shrimp, pico de gallo, and Vegan cheese folded in a flour tortilla
Vegan Shiitake Quesadilla
Grilled shiitake mushrooms with Anaheim peppers and Pico de gallo .
Vegan Quesadilla Sensilla
Vegan Cheese Quesadilla
Enchiladas Mole
Sweet, savory, rich mole sauce inspired by the good stuff in Puebla on top of two rolled up tortillas with your fav stuffing.
Enchiladas Rojas
Red guajillo pepper sauce, slight kick, over two enchiladas stuffed with your choice of protein. crema and cheese ontop
Enchiladas Verdes
Green Tomatillo Sauce, Crema, cotija cheese, covering two enchiladas with your choice of Protein.
Trio Enchiladas
Our Most Popular plateNo Substitutions- No exceptionChicken mole, Guajillo cheese, Tomatillo beef enchiladastopped with crema and queso cotija.
Vegan Enchiladas De Mole
Pueblan Mole Sauce(vegan), on top of two enchiladas with your choice of protien.
Vegan Enchiladas Rojas
Red guajillo pepper sauce, slight kick, over two enchiladas stuffed with your choice of protein. crema and cheese on top
Vegan Enchiladas Verde
Green Tomatillo Sauce, Crema, covering two enchiladas with your choice of Protein.
Veggie Trio Enchiladas
Our Most popular Vegan plateNo Substitutions- No exceptionsGuajillo tofu, mole bean, lentil tomatillotopped with Vegan Crema
Enchiladas Plates
Tamales Plates
Tamales Combo
Two home made tamales topped with enchilada sauce,crema, queso cotija and a side of rice and beans.Choice of red, green, mole or ranchera sauce on top
Tamal & Chile Relleno
Your choice of tamal and Enchilada sauce.
Tamal & Enchilada
home made tamales and an enchilada on the side, next to some rice and beans. lots of options for sauces and fillings. topped with crema
Vegan Tamal & Enchilada
Home made tamales and an enchilada on the side, next to some rice and beans. lots of options for sauces and fillings. topped with crema
Chipotle Sauce (oz , Vegan)
Creamy Smokey chipotle sauce ( all vegan, contains soy)