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Gourmet Tacos

The Veleros Menu offers a unique blend of culinary tacos and modern cuisine that are inspired by Mexican flavors and traditions. With such a diverse menu of upscale Mexican cuisine, we have a page with images and descriptions to help you discover our range of offerings. But the superstar of our menu is the Taco.

The Veleros Taco is the perfect vessel to showcase our remarkable selection of fresh seafood, Amish chicken, steak, and brisket. While our menu is diverse, we think you will fall in love with our upscale Tacos.

ENTRADAS

Gringas
$15.00

Quesadilla with melted cheese, al pastor, grilled pineapple, guacamole and sour cream.

Coconut Shrimp
$15.00

Shrimp breaded with coconut, served with jicama-mango salad and aioli dressing.

Guacamole
$12.00

Traditional with roasted jalapeño or seasonal.

Chips & Salsa
$5.00
Fried Plantain
$10.00
Coctel de Camaron
$18.00

Served with pico de gallo, mango, jicama, cucumber and cut-up avocado.

Carne Asada Fries
$20.00

French fries, carne asada, chipotle aioli, cilantro and chihuahua cheese.

Fried Seafood Quesadilla
$18.00

Stuffed with shrimp and lobster, chipotle sauce and chihuahua cheese.

Trio Guacamole
$18.00

Traditional and two seasonal.

Trio Sampler
$12.00

Cheese dip, red sauce and traditional guacamole.

Cheese Dip
$12.00

Warm cheese sauce and house chips.

Veleros Nacho
$18.00

Corn tortilla chips mixed with cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, white queso and guacamole (one meat option).

Calamari
$15.00

Breaded crispy calamari served with jicama-mango salad and aioli.

Queso Fundido
$15.00

Choice of homemade chorizo or huitlacoche and mushrooms. Served with tortillas.

Mexican Corn in a Cup
$7.00

Sweet corn, mayo, cotija cheese and Tajín.

Seafood Ceviches
$18-$20

Made with raw fish. 1. Shrimp ($18) - cucumber, tomatillo salsa, tomato, cilantro, avocado and lemon juice. 2. Mahi-Mahi ($18) - pico tomatillo, grilled pineapple and morita juice. 3. Tropical ($20) - shrimp, mahi-mahi, tuna, mango, jicama, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, red onions, avocado and passion fruit.

TACOS

3 tacos served with choice of coconut rice, Mexican rice, black beans or charros beans.

Al Pastor
$16.00

Pork marinated in achiote adobo, served with pineapple, grilled onion, cilantro and fresh onion, with salsa de arbol on the side.

Pollo
$16.00

Amish chicken topped with grilled corn relish, queso fresco and fresh cilantro, with avocado salsa on the side.

Camaron
$18.00

Sauteed shrimp with chipotle mojo and mango relish.

Skirt Steak
$18.00

Grilled skirt steak served with cilantro and fresh onion, with avocado salsa on the side.

Lobster
$34.00

Lobster sauteed in garlic butter, corn relish and jalapeño melody sauce, topped with crispy onions.

Vegetarian
$15.00

Sauteed mushrooms, baby spinach, red onion and goat cheese with huitlacoche sauce.

Baja Mahi Mahi
$18.00

Beer-battered filet and Napa slaw with a chipotle aioli.

Cochinita Pibil
$16.00

Pork marinated with achiote and roasted for over 12 hours, with pickled red onion, cilantro and habanero sauce.

Barbacoa
$20.00

Short rib, slow roasted and marinated with adobo sauce, topped with cactus mix, queso fresco, salsa machita, onion and cilantro.

Lamb
$20.00

Slow roasted and marinated with adobo sauce, topped with cactus salad mix, queso fresco, roasted corn, onion and cilantro.

Carnitas
$16.00

Marinated pork shoulder topped with pico de gallo.

Chorizo with Potatoes
$16.00

Homemade chorizo with potatoes, bacon, cheese, cilantro and onions.

Our tacos are served on corn tortillas. If you prefer flour, just let your server know.

PLATOS FUERTES

Mar y Tierra
$38.00

Juicy grilled steak and grilled shrimp, served with portobello mushrooms, spinach and plantain rice, with a side of tortillas.

Tampiqueña
$34.00

Juicy skirt steak lightly topped with sour cream, served with a cheese enchilada, frijoles charros and Mexican rice, with a side of tortillas.

Fajita Veleros Style
$34.00

Grilled skirt steak, shrimp or chicken served with sauteed veggies, chimichurri sauce, guacamole, sour cream and salsa, with one side and homemade tortillas.

Trio Fajitas Combo
$68.00

For 2 people. 8 oz of chicken, 8 oz of steak and 6 tiger shrimp with chimichurri sauce, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. Served with 2 sides of tortillas, 2 sides of charros beans, 2 sides of Mexican rice and a side of grilled cheese.

Barbacoa
$34.00

Braised beef short ribs with a cactus salad and frijoles charros with pico de gallo, with a side of tortillas.

Lamb Cazuela Barbacoa
$34.00

Lamb slow roasted with adobo sauce, served with Mexican rice, cactus salad, pico de gallo and queso fresco, accompanied by tortillas.

Carne Brava
$40.00

Grilled juicy skirt steak, grilled black tiger shrimp and queso enchilado, topped with a la diabla sauce. Served with a side of rice.

Carne Asada
$36.00

Marinated grilled skirt steak, grilled onions and queso enchilado. Served with Mexican rice, charros beans and a side of tortillas.

Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Poblano
$18.00

3 enchiladas topped with mole sauce and a side of Mexican rice.

Enchiladas
$16-$20

Choice of chicken $18, shrimp $20, cheese $16 or skirt steak $20. With green or red salsa and a choice of side.

Mariscada Veleros
$32.00

Grilled octopus, calamari, shrimp and fish sauteed with habanero aioli, topped with savory slaw.

Chapuzon
$32.00

Sauteed octopus, shrimp and tilapia in a spicy red sauce, served with coconut rice and mixed green salad.

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo or a la Diabla
$28.00

Shrimp sauteed in garlic or spicy sauce, served with mango salad, pineapple dressing and coconut rice, with a side of tortillas.

Huachinango al Mojo de Ajo or a la Diabla

Whole red snapper with garlic or spicy sauce, served with mango salad, pineapple dressing and coconut rice, with a side of tortillas. Market price.

Salmon Poblano
$28.00

Grilled salmon with adobo sauce and vegetables, served with coconut rice and mixed green salad.

Lobster Burrito
$34.00

Lobster sauteed in garlic butter, romaine lettuce, crispy onions, corn relish and jalapeño melody sauce, served with a side of rice or beans.

SALAD BOWLS

Choice of creamy avocado dressing, ranch or Italian.

Shrimp Salad
$20.00

Grilled shrimp, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, avocado slices, crispy tortilla slices and sour cream on top.

Salmon Salad
$28.00

Grilled salmon, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, avocado slices, crispy tortilla slices and sour cream on top.

Steak Salad
$20.00

Grilled skirt steak, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, avocado and crispy tortilla slices.

Chicken Avocado Salad
$16.00

Grilled chicken, leaf romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, grilled corn, avocado slices on top, crispy tortilla chips and sour cream.

SIDES

Coconut Rice
$5.00
Mexican Rice
$5.00
Black Beans
$5.00
Plantain Rice
$5.00
Frijoles Charros
$5.00
Avocado Slice
$3.00
French Fries
$6.00
Side of Salsa
$3.00
Side of Pico de Gallo
$3.00
Sour Cream
$2.00
Side of Tortillas
$3.00

KIDS MENU

Cheese Sticks with Fries
$8.00
One Taco (steak or chicken) & One Side
$7.00
Two Cheese Quesadillas & One Side
$7.00
Chicken Tenders & Fries
$8.00
Cheeseburger (cheddar cheese) & Fries
$8.00

BEVERAGES

Refills on soft drinks only.

Café de la Casa
$3.99
Soft Drinks (Pepsi products)
$3.99
Orange Juice
$3.99
Apple Juice
$3.99
Horchata
$3.99
Mexican Coca-Cola
$3.99
Jarritos
$3.99
Iced Tea
$3.99
Topo Chico
$3.99

Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions, as many items can contain unlisted ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.