Gloria's Cocina Mexicana – Mexican
Gloria’s Cocina Mexicana pulses with the vibrant energy of a coastal fiesta, where the zesty brightness of citrus-cured shrimp aguachile and chilled ceviche transports diners to a sun-soaked seaside retreat. The air is filled with the irresistible crunch of golden taquitos and the rich aroma of hand-mashed guacamole, inviting friends to linger over shared plates of savory tostadas and loaded nachos in a warm, festive atmosphere.
7401, Florence Avenue, Downey, CA, 90240 +15627761488 https://gloriascocinamx.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole: Fresh avocado dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos With Guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos With Meat: Topped with sour cream, guacamole, and jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla With Meat: Sour cream, guacamole, and jalapenos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turulas: 4 mini tostadas with shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Ceviche Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tostadas: 2 tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ahogados: Medium spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Agua Chile: Spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dozen Oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Dozen Oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido with Chorizo: Melted cheese with Mexican sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido with Mushrooms: Melted cheese with mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Octopus Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charales: Small fried fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botana Caracol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocktail Ceviche: Shrimp and fish, spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Fries: Topped with sour cream, guacamole, and jalapenos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Carne Asada Burrito: Rice and beans inside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito: Rice and beans inside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde Burrito: Rice and beans inside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Burrito: Pork, rice and beans inside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- All Meat Burrito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Plate Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poblano Mole Burrito Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Gloria's Taco: Asada, beans, panela cheese, cactus, and red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco: Pico de gallo and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco: Pico de gallo and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco: Pork, pico de gallo and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buche Taco: Pork stomach, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco: Pico de gallo, dressing and lettuce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco: Pico de gallo, dressing and lettuce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marlin Taco: Jack cheese and slice of avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Shrimp Soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Soup Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo Costa Brava: Spicy seafood soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 7 Seas Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Soup Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole Soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aztec Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo: Available Saturday and Sunday Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Birria Jalisco Style: Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Molcajetes
- Gloria's Molcajete: Chicken breast, beef steak, Mexican sausage, roasted cactus, green onions, serranos, and Mexican cheese in spicy salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mar, Cielo y Tierra Molcajete: Shrimp, chicken breast, beef steak, roasted cactus, green onions, serranos, and Mexican cheese in spicy salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Molcajete Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Molcajete Available at: dinner, lunch
Mexican Dishes
- Chile Relleno Plate: Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate: Includes pico de gallo and guacamole, served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Tampiqueña: Enchilada, pico de gallo and guacamole, served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Picado: Spicy sauteed beef strips, served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Steak or Chicken Breast: Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde: Pork in green sauce, served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Poblano: Chicken in mole sauce, served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Plate: Chicken, beef or cheese, served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Suizas: Chicken or cheese in mild green tomato sauce, served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cecina: Marinated sliced steak with cactus salad, served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak with Rajas: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Charbroiled: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Plate: Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Crispy Tacos Plate: Chicken, beef or potato, served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos Plate: Chicken or beef with guacamole, pico de gallo and lettuce, served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bowl: Rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Bowl: Rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Shrimp Cocktail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Octopus Cocktail Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Cocktail: Shrimp, octopus and abalone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet of Fish: Served with white rice and vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojarra Fried: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Tail: Baked potato and vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mar y Tierra: Lobster tail and rib eye steak, baked potato and vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Two Eggs any Style: Served with beans and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros: Eggs with ranchero sauce, served with beans and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles Green or Red: Served with beans and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Machaca with Eggs: Served with beans and potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Flan with Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crepes with Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Fried Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Choco Flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake
Beverages
- Coffee: Free refills
- Fountain Soda: Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Nestea, Raspberry Tea. Free refills
- Bottled Soda: Coke, Jarritos, Sidral, Sangria, Seven Up, Squirt, Pepsi
- Freshly Squeezed Juice: Orange, Carrot, or Mixed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Aguas Frescas: Horchata, Limon, Tamarindo, Jamaica Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Imported Beer: Corona, Tecate, Pacifico, Modelo Negra, Heineken, Dos Equis, Sol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Domestic Beer: Budweiser, Budweiser Light, Miller, Miller Light, Michelob Ultra, Coors Light
- Margarita: Regular, Strawberry, or Mango
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