Albert's Mexican Food – Mexican
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with the rhythmic sizzle of the flat-top grill, where the morning air is thick with the comforting aroma of toasted chiles and golden, griddled pancakes. Diners dive into plates of saucy, spice-kissed chilaquiles topped with tender carne asada or unwrap hefty, overstuffed burritos that celebrate the bold, sun-drenched flavors of a classic Mexican kitchen. Whether you are savoring a crisp, lime-brightened fish taco or a hearty plate of huevos rancheros, the experience is one of soulful, unpretentious satisfaction that keeps the community coming back for more.
Albert's Mexican Food, Orange Avenue, La Mesa, San Diego County, California, CA 91941, United States https://www.albertsmexicanfood.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, heart-healthy, high-fiber, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, volumetrics, alkaline, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Daily Specials
- Fish Tacos Special - $2.95: Available on Tuesdays Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast Plates
- Huevos Rancheros - $13.95: Rice, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelettes - $13.95: Potatoes and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $13.95: Eggs and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Asada Chilaquiles - $15.95: Eggs, rice, and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes - $3.95: Per pancake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Burritos
- Al’s Burrito - $13.95: Carne asada, eggs, cheese, guacamole, beans, and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cajon Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, bacon, and beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Valley Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, ham, beans, and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La Mesa Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, potatoes, and bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chula Burrito - $10.95: Eggs, cheese, potatoes, and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Santee Burrito - $10.25: Eggs, ham, and cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Downtown Burrito - $10.25: Egg, cheese, and sausage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Supreme Breakfast Burrito - $13.95: Wheat tortilla, chicken, potato, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hash Brown Burrito - $12.95: Hash brown, bacon, egg, sour cream, cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Protein Breakfast Burrito - $12.95: Wheat tortilla, egg whites, shredded chicken, tomato, guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Burritos
- Maddog Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, Takis, sour cream, guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alexadilla Burrito - $16.95: Angus carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, fries, double wrapped in a quesadilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shreddy Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, fries, American guacamole, cheese, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Cheetos Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, Hot Cheetos, sour cream, nacho cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monarch Burrito - $12.95: Angus carne asada, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, tater tots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rancho Burrito - $12.95: Wheat tortilla, shredded chicken, black beans, and salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lakeside Burrito - $12.95: Carne asada, rice, beans, and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $12.95: Carne asada, fries, cheese, and salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Cap Burrito - $12.95: Carne, pollo, rice, beans, cheese, and chipotle cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charger Burrito - $12.95: Wheat tortilla, shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, cabbage, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and chipotle cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Burrito - $13.95: Carne, shrimp, rice, beans, cheese, and cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Surf & Turf Burrito - $13.95: Carne, shrimp, cheese, fries, Mexican salsa, and chipotle cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $7.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Beef Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $5.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Mini Tacos - $10.95 Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Combination Plates
- Two Beef Tacos Plate - $14.25: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $14.95: Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $15.95: With tortillas, rice, and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Menudo - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albondigas - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- French Fries - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint Rice - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint Guacamole - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Churros - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Medium Soda - $3.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Large Soda - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Domestic Beer - $4.95
- Import Beer - $5.45
- Michelada - $8.95
- Wine Glass - $6.25
- Bloody Mary - $8.95
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