Blanco Cocina Menu (Update 2025)
Blanco Cocina in San Diego offers a diverse menu featuring New Mexican cuisine, claimed to be similar to Puesto. Customers rave about the warm queso dip, short rib Tucson chimichanga, carne asada fajitas, and street corn. The restaurant provides a trendy, casual ambiance with excellent service. The mango margarita with chewy dried mango is a standout drink, along with the Paloma cocktails during happy hour. The location in Fashion Valley Mall offers convenient parking and a variety of seating options, including outdoor dining and an open bar area. The staff is friendly and attentive, providing a top-notch dining experience. Blanco Cocina is a must-visit for those craving delicious Mexican-inspired dishes in a vibrant setting.
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Napkins & Utensils
Chicken Taquitos
potato, caramelized onion, poblano, oaxaca cheese, chipotle-avocado salsa
Sweet Corn Tamale
roasted poblano, oaxaca cheese, green chile queso, salsa verde, cilantro, cotija cheese
Chicken Tortilla Soup
avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso blanco
Guacamole
roasted poblano & anaheim chiles, caramelized onion, cotija cheese
Spicy Mango Ceviche
shrimp, avocado, cucumber, radish, pico de gallo
Warm Queso
guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
mayo, cilantro, lime, cotija cheese
Nachos Con Queso Blanco
avocado, crema fresca, black bean, pico de gallo
Starters
Cheese Crisps
Cheese Crisp
yellow cheddar, cotija
BBQ Pork & Roasted Corn Cheese Crisp
jalapeno, pickled onion
Chicken Tinga Cheese Crisp
green chile, pico de gallo
Roasted Poblano Chile & Tomato Cheese Crisp
cilantro sprigs, cotija
Short Rib Machaca Cheese Crisp
guacamole, charred onion
Avocado Caesar
parmesan, bread crumb
Chopped Chicken
apple, date, quinoa, kale, crispy sweet potato, pomegranate, goat cheese, chili walnut vinaigrette
Crunchy Taco Salad
ground beef, black beans, avocado, tomato, roasted corn, cheddar cheese, pasilla ranch dressing
Ensaladas
Tacos
Grilled Mahi Tacos
avocado, cabbage, baja sauce, cotija cheese, pico de gallo
Grilled Avocado Tacos
chipotle crema, cabbage, pickled onion, crispy tortilla strips
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
pickled cabbage, avocado salsa, cilantro lime crema
Slow Cooked BBQ Pork Tacos
roasted corn slaw, pickled onion, crema fresca
Crispy Shell Ground Beef Tacos
shredded lettuce, tomato, sour cream, yellow cheese
Carne Asada Tacos
charred scallion relish, avocado, spicy garlic, cotija cheese
Traditional Carnitas Tacos
orange, chile, salsa verde, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, crema fresca
Braised Short Rib "Machaca" Tacos
caramelized peppers & onions, cotija cheese, sour cream
Chicken Pastor Tacos
caramelized pineapple, salsa verde, green onion, jalapeno
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
achiote citrus sauce
Carne Asada Fajitas
tomatillo soy marinade
Grilled Tiger Shrimp Fajitas
spicy garlic butter
Fajitas
Burritos
Short Rib Machaca Burrito
caramelized peppers & onions, yellow cheese, ancho chile sauce, cilantro
Pork Chile Verde Burrito
charred onion, roasted pasilla, tomatillo, cilantro, cotija
Chicken Tinga Burrito
charred onion, cilantro, jack cheese, red chile, warm queso sauce
Carne Asada Burrito
caramelized onion, charred scallion relish, jack cheese, ancho chile sauce
Baja Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, bacon, french fries, green chile, cheddar cheese HOT SAUCE ON THE SIDE
Short Rib Machaca Bowl
caramelized peppers & onions, yellow cheese, ancho chile sauce, cilantro
Chicken Tinga Bowl
charred onion, cilantro, jack cheese, red chile, warm queso sauce
Pork Chile Verde Bowl
charred onion, roasted pasilla, tomatillo, cilantro, cotija
Carne Asada Bowl
caramelized onion, charred scallion relish, jack cheese, ancho chile sauce
Vegetarian Caramelized Sweet Potato Bowl
grilled portobello, kale, zucchini, manchego cheese, ancho chile sauce, served with black beans
Baja Breakfast Bowl
scrambled eggs, bacon, french fries, green chile, cheddar cheese HOT SAUCE ON THE SIDE
Bowls
Enchiladas
Short Rib Machaca Enchiladas
caramelized peppers & onions, yellow cheese, ancho chile sauce, cilantro
Pork Chile Verde Enchiladas
charred onion, roasted pasilla, tomatillo, cilantro, cotija
Vegetarian Caramelized Sweet Potato Enchilada
grilled portobello, kale, zucchini, manchego cheese, ancho chile sauce, served with black beans
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
cilantro, jack cheese, red chile, warm queso sauce
Traditional Cheese Enchiladas
grilled onion, ancho chile sauce
Poblano Shrimp Enchiladas
caramelized onion, jack cheese, poblano crema
Chicken Tinga Chimichanga
cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice & beansmake it enchilada style +$
Short Rib Machaca Chimichanga
cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice & beansmake it enchilada style +$
Chimichanga
Featured Items
Combo Platter
ground beef taco, cheese enchilada, bean tostada
Green Chile Smash Burger
roasted poblano, caramelized onion, queso blanco, chipotle mayo, french fries
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Ground Beef Taco
Kids
Sides
Side Black Beans
Side Charro Beans
Side Rice
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Cherry Coke
Enjoy the crisp and refreshing taste with sweet, smooth cherry flavor.
Dr. Pepper
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Barq's Rootbeer
A sweet, spiced favorite thats stood the test of time.
Orange Fanta
Fiji .L
Passion Fruit Black Iced Tea
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Topo Chico
Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
Drinks
Desserts
Brown Sugar Caramel Flan
Tres Leches Cake
strawberry orange jam, chantilly cream
Chocolate Impossible Cake
dulce de leche pudding, vanilla ice cream