Ernesto's – Mexican
Ernesto’s hums with the vibrant energy of a sun-drenched morning, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of simmering green chiles and toasted tortillas. Guests dive into plates of "divorced" eggs bathed in contrasting salsas or crisp chilaquiles topped with succulent shrimp, each bite a bold, colorful celebration of traditional Mexican flavors. From the hearty, soul-warming depths of a steaming bowl of pozole to the refreshing citrus zing of fresh ceviche, the experience captures the spirited warmth of a true neighborhood gathering place.
1901, 16th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811 +19164415850 https://www.ernestosmexicanfood.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Menu
- Huevos Rancheros - $14.49: Egg, corn tortilla, tender steak, potatoes, onion, salsa ranchera Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Con Chile Verde - $13.49: Egg, corn tortilla, lean pork, green tomatillo sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Divorciados - $16.49: Egg, corn tortillas, chile verde pork, salsa ranchera steak Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $11.49: Corn tortilla strips, ranchera salsa, diced onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles De Camaron - $15.49: Tiger shrimp, corn tortilla strips, tomatillo sauce, cheese, Mexican cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Bonanza Burrito - $13.49: Onion, cilantro, tomato, chorizo, egg, cheese flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tocino Quesadilla - $14.49: Flour tortilla, cheese, egg, bacon, avocado, tomato, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pozole - $13.99: Tender pork, chile ancho, chile guajillo, oregano, cabbage, garlic, hominy, onion, cilantro, spicy salsa, lime Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Ceviche - $15.49: Tiger shrimp, cilantro, onions, tomato, jalapeño, lime, avocado slices, fresh tortilla chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $11.99: Fresh avocado, tomato, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $13.99: House made tortilla chips, beans, Monterey jack, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, sliced jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carne Asada a La Tampiqueña - $21.99: Marinated skirt steak, sautéed onions, jalapeño asado, cheese enchilada suiza, guacamole, pico de gallo, hot tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $21.99: Marinated skirt steak, sautéed onions, jalapeño asado, guacamole, pico de gallo, flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Colorado - $16.99: Marinated sirloin, chile ancho pasilla sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde - $16.99: Pork, green tomatillos, chiles, onion, garlic, cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $19.5: Grilled shrimp, corn tortillas, red cabbage, diced tomato, avocado, chipotle aioli sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Ernesto's Great Margarita - $12.99: 100% Agave tequila, sweet n' sour, lime juice, cointreau noir Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Mexican Coffee - $9.99: Premium coffee, Kahlua, tequila, whipped cream
- Mexican Hot Chocolate - $6.49: Traditional Mexican spiced chocolate
- Orange Juice - $5.49: Fresh squeezed orange juice
Desserts
- Flan - $5.99: Homemade custard with caramel topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churro & Ice Cream - $7.99: Fresh baked churros served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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