Aquino's Birreria & Brunch – Mexican
Aquino’s Birreria & Brunch captures the spirited energy of a sun-drenched morning, where the rich, savory scent of slow-cooked meats and toasted tortillas invites guests into a world of bold Mexican flavors. From the decadent crunch of cheese-crusted quesabirria dipped in deep, aromatic consommé to the zesty kick of chorizo breakfast tacos, every plate offers a vibrant celebration of traditional spices and soulful comfort.
Forest Avenue, 93950 https://aquinosbirrieria.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, south-beach, tlc, renal, volumetrics, zone, alkaline, aip, carnivore, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 7:45 PM
- Tuesday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 7:45 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and mouth-watering menu, guests rave about the standout sandwiches and flavorful appetizers that define the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and professional staff who provide attentive service, making it a highly recommended spot for those seeking a cozy atmosphere. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared main courses, which diners praise for their consistent quality and delicious taste.
Menu
Street Style Tacos
- Chicken Adobo Tacos - $3.5: Corn Tortilla, Marinated Chicken Adobo, Onions and Cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tacos - $3.5: Corn Tortilla, Marinated Steak, Cilantro and Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Birria Taco - $3.5: Corn Tortilla, Beef Birria, Onions and Cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Street Taco - $3.5: Corn Tortilla, Chorizo, Cilantro and Onions Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Taco - $3.5: Corn Tortillas, Pork Carnitas, Onions and Cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Street Taco - $4: Corn Tortillas, Al Pastor, Onions and Cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Homestyle Tacos
- Quesabirria Cheesy Taco - $4: Corn Tortilla, Beef Birria, Mozzarella Cheese, Cilantro, Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Breakfast Taco - $5.25: Scrambled Eggs Mixed With Chorizo, Potatoes, Cheese, Cilantro, Onions, & Topped With Guacamole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hardshell Veggie Taco - $4.25: Fried Taco Shell, Refried Beans, Pico De Gallo, Cheese, Guacamole, & Topped With Lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Veggie Taco - $4: Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo, Cheese, Guacamole, & Topped With Lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hardshell Taco (Choose your own meat) - $4.35: Hard shell taco Available at: dinner, lunch
Super Burritos
- Chicken Adobo Super Burrito - $14: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, & Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Super Burrito - $15.75: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, & Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Super Burrito - $15.75: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, & Pico de Gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Super Burrito - $13: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, & Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Super Burrito - $15.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, & Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Super Burrito - $16.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, & Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Homestyle Burritos
- Birria Super Burrito - $16.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Beef Birria, & Served With a Side of Consome Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $16.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, & French Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $9: Bean & Cheese Burrito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean, Cheese, & Rice Burrito - $10: Bean, Cheese, & Rice Burrito Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - $16.25: Scrambled Eggs Mixed With Chorizo, Cheese, Potatoes, Jalapeños, Onions, Cilantro, & Guacamole Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spicy Jalapeño Burrito - $16.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, With A Outside Layer Of Grilled Jalapeños, Grilled Onions, & Melted Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- XXXTRA Hot Cheetos Burrito - $16.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Hot Cheetos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Verde Burrito - $15: Shredded Chicken or Pork Carnitas Only. Salsa Verde, Potatoes, Cheese, Rice, & Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Burrito Bowl | Protein Bowls
- Chicken Adobo Burrito Bowl - $14.5: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito Bowl - $15.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria Burrito Bowl - $15.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito Bowl - $13: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Burrito Bowl - $15.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowl - $15.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Burrito Bowl - $15.25: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Homestyle Quesadillas
- XXXTRA Hot Cheetos Quesadilla - $16.25: 14" Flour Tortilla, Mozzarella Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, & Hot Cheetos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Cheese Quesadilla - $12: Plain 14" Flour Tortilla with Mozzarella Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Plain Quesadilla - $2.75: 4" Single Corn Tortilla with Melted Mozzarella Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Quesadilla - $15.75: Served on a 14" Flour Tortilla, Mozzarella Cheese, Cilantro, Onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Birria Quesadilla - $16.25: 14" Flour Tortilla, Mozzarella Cheese, Cilantro, Onions, Beef Birria, & Served with a Small Side of Consome Available at: dinner, lunch
Homestyle Tortas
- Chicken Adobo Torta - $15.25: Chicken Adobo Torta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Torta - $15.75: Carne Asada Torta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Torta - $15.75: Birria Torta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Torta - $15.25: Chorizo Torta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Torta - $15.75: Carnitas Torta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Torta - $15.75: Al Pastor Torta Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Items & Plates
- Tapatio Spicy Birria Ramen - $13.5: Tapatio ramen noodle cup, with consome, beef birria, topped with cilantro, onions, jalapenos and lime wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aquino's Fresh Nachos - $15.25: Your choice of meat, guacamole, tortilla chips, refried beans, cheese, pico de gallo, & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Verde Chilaquiles - $16: Freshly made corn tortilla chips, topped with cilantro, onions, queso fresco, two eggs your way, and your choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Asada Fries - $15.75: Your choice of meat, french fries, guacamole, mozzarella cheese, pico de gallo, & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tostada - $6.75: Fresh house tostada served on a crispy fried tortilla, spread with beans, topped with cabbage, queso fresco, sour cream, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4x Fried Crispy Taquitos - $15.75: Choose from birria, carnitas, or shredded chicken. Topped with beans, queso fresco, lettuce, & guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria Plate - $18.75: Beef birria served with a side of rice, beans, cilantro, onions, 5 corn tortillas, limes & a side of consome Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $19.25: Sliced carne asada flank steak served with a side of rice, beans, cilantro, grilled onions, & 5 corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo de Birria (Borracho Soup) - $15.75: Bowl of birria with consome, cilantro, onions, diced jalapenos, and 4 tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Roja Chilaquiles - $16: Freshly made corn tortilla chips, topped with cilantro, onions, queso fresco, two eggs your way, and your choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crunchwrap Supreme - $15.75: Your choice of meat, beans, cheese, 2 tostadas inside, lettuce, cilantro, onion, and guacamole. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Hamburgers, Wings, & Chicken Sandwiches
- El "Jefe" Birria Burger - $15.75: Brioche bun, beef birria, melted mozzarella, mayo, caramelized onions, avocado, lettuce, tomato, french fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Hamburger - $14.5: Brioche bun, 8oz ground beef patty, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion & french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Cheeseburger - $15.25: Brioche bun, 8oz ground beef patty, mayo, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $16.25: Brioche Bun, Fried Chicken Thigh, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Served With Fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria Cheeseburger - $17.75: Beef Birria, 1/2lb Fresh Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Onions, & Lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - 6pc - $10.5: Chicken Wings - 6pc Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - 12pc - $17.5: Chicken Wings - 12pc Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- 20oz Regular Horchata With Pecans - $7.25: Fresh Regular Horchata With Pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 20oz Strawberry Horchata - $7.25: Fresh Strawberry Horchata made with Fresh Rice, Milk, Strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 20oz Mango con Pina - $6.75: Mango with Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 32oz Regular Horchata With Pecans - $8.5: Fresh Regular Horchata With Pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 32oz Strawberry Horchata - $8.5: Fresh Strawberry Horchata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 32oz Mango con Pina - $8: Mango with Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Classic Mimosa - $7.25: Made with Ruffino Sparkling Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Glass of Prosseco - $8: Ruffino Sparkling Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Monterey Beer - $4: American Lager - 4.5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mai Tai P.A - $5: 6.5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Howzit Punch - $6: Sour Ale - 5.5% Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Jarritos Flavored Soda - $3.5: Choose your flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kirkland Bottled Water - $1.5: Bottled Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coca Cola Can - $2.75: Coca Cola Can Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Topo Chico Mineral Water - $3.14: Topo Chico Mineral Water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Breakfast & House Specialties
- Chicken & Waffles - $18.25: Two buttermilk waffles, fried chicken thighs, topped with powdered sugar and served with syrup. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oaxaca Omelette - $16.75: Chorizo, Jalapenos, Onions, Mozzarella Cheese, Pico de Gallo, & Avocado. Served with country potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tres Leches French Toast - $15.75: Thick Brioche Bread, Topped with Tres Leches Cream, and your choice of strawberries or bananas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ribeye Steak and Eggs - $25: 10oz Rib Eye Steak, served with country potatoes, and two eggs made your way. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chilaquiles Plate - $18.75: Red or Green Salsa, Two Eggs served over Fried Chips, sour cream, cilantro, queso fresco, rice and beans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Churro Apple chimichanga - $4.5: Churro Apple chimichanga Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Chocoflan Slice - $8: Chocolate cake with flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides & Extras
- Chips & Fresh Salsa - $5.25: Fried To Order Chips & Fresh Salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $6.25: Fried To Order Chips & Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Mexican Rice - $5.25: Mexican Rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef birria (1 lb) - $34.25: 1 pound of beef birria meat, corn tortillas, cilantro, & onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Aquino's Birreria & Brunch
- El Canatro - Vegan Mexican Food — Mexican
- Papa Chevo's Taco Shop — Mexican
- Mariscos — Mexican
- Fandango — Mediterranean (specifically European/Mediterranean with
- Aliotti 's Victorian Corner Restaurant — Italian
- Happy Girl Kitchen Co. — American
- Hula's Island Grill — American
- Alvarado Street Brewery — American
- Crepes Of Brittany — French
- Revival Ice Cream — American
- MidiCi - Wood Fired Pizza — Italian
- Toribashi — Japanese
