El Toro Bravo Capitola Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to El Toro Bravo Capitola, a delightful Mexican haven situated at 123 Monterey Ave in beautiful Capitola, CA. This cozy restaurant offers a vibrant menu that showcases traditional Mexican flavors with a beachside twist.

Start your culinary adventure with favorites like the Chili Relleno, a delectable chili stuffed with cheese, or the hearty Burrito, overflowing with savory beans and melty cheese. Their combination dinners are not to be missed, especially the iconic No. 5 - El Matador Tamale, featuring your choice of chicken, beef, or vegetarian options alongside a crispy taco and enchilada. Diners rave about the freshness and quality of ingredients.

Whether you’re savoring shrimp and crab enchiladas or indulging in a sweet churro, the friendly staff ensure a memorable experience. Don’t forget to enjoy their great outdoor seating, perfect for a relaxing meal!

À La Carte

Spinach Enchilada

Spinach, onion, and cheese inside.

$10.15

Carne Asada Burrito

A generous filling of beans, crisp lettuce, fresh pico de gallo, diced onion, and cilantro.

$10.95

Veggie Flour Quesadilla Con Todo

Stuffed with bell pepper, onion, tomato, and cheese.

$15.85

Crispy Prawn Or Crab Taco

Grilled prawn or crab, topped with onion, lettuce, cheese, and enchilada sauce.

$8.95

Asada Soft Taco

Carne asada topped with onion, cilantro, lettuce, and pico de gallo on two 6-inch corn tortillas.

$8.50

Crispy Taco

Corn tortilla with choices of shredded chicken or ground beef, topped with onions, lettuce, cheese, and enchilada sauce.

$6.75

Prawn Or Crab Enchilada

Chopped onion mixed with prawn or crab in lemon garlic butter.

$11.25

Carnitas Burrito

Packed with lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, onion, and cilantro.

$10.50

Ceviche Tostada

Contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.

$12.75

Tostada

Savory beef, chicken, or carne asada topped with beans, onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and zesty enchilada sauce.

$12.10

Chili Relleno

A chili stuffed with cheese, topped with grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, enchilada sauce, and cheese.

$10.70

Carnitas Taco "Soft"

Tender carnitas topped with onion, cilantro, lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo on two 6-inch corn tortillas.

$8.95

Tamale

A tamale filled with beef, chicken, or vegetables, optionally topped with enchilada sauce.

$8.50

Flour Quesadilla (Cheese Only)

Filled with shredded jack and cheddar cheese.

$11.25

Carnitas Or Asada Enchilada

With cheese and onions inside, choose carnitas or asada.

$10.40

Fish Soft Taco

Tender cod, grilled on a lemon garlic butter. Topped with lettuce, onion, cilantro, and pico de gallo, served with two 6-inch corn tortillas.

$8.50

Chicken And Cheese Burrito

Shredded chicken with cheese.

$7.50

Menudo

Beef tripe and hominy soup with corn tortillas, lemon, oregano, chili, and chopped onions on the side.

$12.40

Chili Verde And Cheese Burrito

$8.50

Burrito

Savory beans and melted cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla.

$6.65

Enchilada

Filled with shredded chicken or ground beef, with cheese and chopped onions inside.

$11.65

Quesadilla Con Todo With Meat

Bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cheese with your choice of chicken, carnitas, prawn, crab, or asada. Optional sour cream and guacamole available.

$19.30

Taquitos (2) (Beef Only)

Shredded beef taquitos topped with guacamole, cheese, and tomato.

$9.55

Prawn Or Crab Tostada

Crunchy tostada topped with beans, onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and your choice of succulent prawn or crab, finished with zesty enchilada sauce.

$13.25

Machaca

Shredded beef with grilled bell pepper, tomato, and onions, accompanied by rice, beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.

$19.00

Huevos Con Chorizo With Rice And Beans

Savory Mexican chorizo paired with scrambled eggs, served alongside rice and beans, with a choice of flour or corn tortillas.

$19.00

Huevos Rancheros (Chile Verde Sauce) With Rice And Beans

Two fried eggs topped with zesty chile verde green sauce, accompanied by flavorful rice, savory beans, and your choice of soft flour or corn tortillas.

$19.00

Huevos Combinations

Combination Dinners

No. 5 - El Matador

Tamale with chicken, vegetable, or large-chunk beef wrapped in corn husk, crispy taco, and enchilada.

$31.00

No. 7 - El Torito

Savor a ground beef or shredded chicken taco paired with a chile relleno.

$24.15

No. 2 - La Banderilla 1

Dive into a tamale with beef, chicken, or veggies, paired with a shredded chicken or ground beef enchilada.

$24.10

No. 3 - El Torero

Stuffed chile pepper paired with an enchilada filled with your choice of beef, chicken, cheese, prawn, or crab.

$25.90

No. 6 - El Toro Bravo

Savor a small steak topped with fresh tomato, green chili, and onion sauce, accompanied by two shredded beef taquitos with guacamole, refried beans, and Mexican rice.

$32.20

No 8 - Olé

Two enchiladas with options of cheese, beef, or chicken, accompanied by rice and beans.

$25.05

No. 1 - La Arena

Cheesy enchilada and crunchy taco with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, prawn, or crab.

$23.60

No. 4 - El Picador

Savory beef cubes in a rich green chile sauce, paired with creamy refried beans and fluffy Mexican rice.

$23.60

Jarritos

$4.60

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade Or Root Beer (Fountain)

Glass.

$3.95

Coffee

$3.95

Hot Chocolate

$4.60

Bottled Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$4.60

Horchata

$4.60

Iced Tea

$3.95

Shirley Temple

$5.20

Mineral Water

Plain or flavored, 12 oz.

$4.60

Hot Herbal Tea

$3.95

Milk

$7.90

Beverages

Sides

Side Of Guacamole

$7.95

1/2 Pint Ranch Dressing

$5.50

1/2 Pint Red Salsa

$5.00

Pint Red Salsa

$10.00

Side Of Beans

$4.90

Quart Enchilada Sauce

$18.00

Pint Enchilada Sauce

$10.00

1/2 Pint Enchilada Sauce

$5.00

1/2 Pint House Dressing (Creamy Italian)

$5.50

Pint Ranch Dressing

$10.00

Quart Red Salsa

$18.00

Pint House Dressing (Creamy Italian)

$10.00

Corn Tortillas (2)

$2.30

Side Of Pico De Gallo

$3.40

Side Of Rice

$4.60

Side Of Sour Cream

$3.16

Flour Tortillas (2)

$2.59

Nachos Con Todo

Corn chips topped with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes. Options: chicken, ground beef, or carne asada.

$21.00

Nachos With Beans

Corn chips topped with refried beans and cheese.

$16.75

Ceviche

Cod fish marinated in lemon juice, mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, onion, and peppers. Contains raw or undercooked ingredients.

$13.00

Guacamole Dip And Chips

Creamy guacamole with cheese and tomato, served with crispy chips.

$15.25

Oysters 222

Six oysters topped with spinach and cheese, chorizo and cheese, and lemon butter and cheese.

$36.75

Nachos With Cheese

Corn chips with Jack and Cheddar cheese.

$12.75

Oysters 444

Same as above with 4 each. Share with friends if you must! Contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.

$45.00

Spicy Chicken Wings

Crispy chicken wings with a spicy kick, served with ranch dressing, carrots, and celery.

$18.75

Oreja De Toro

Crispy flour tortilla topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, garnished with house-made salsa verde.

$14.50

Rich & Famous For 6

6 oysters, 6 grilled prawns in a lemon garlic butter, 6 spicy chicken wings. Contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.

$55.25

Prawn Cocktail - Mexican Style

Prawns in clam broth with pico de gallo, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, avocado, and lemon.

$17.00

Appetizers

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Prawn Fajitas

Bell pepper tomato and onion sautéed in wine sauce and served with refried beans, rice and tortillas (flour or corn), guacamole, sour cream.

$32.20

Garlic Prawns

Succulent prawns marinated in lemon garlic butter, paired with rice, fresh salad, and a side of dipping garlic butter. Choose from Ranch or creamy Italian dressing.

$29.95

Special (Half)

Two corn tortillas with beans, bell peppers, tomato, onions, topped with cheese and enchilada sauce. Choose beef or chicken.

$14.40

Tacolada

A fun fiesta of tomato, cheese, onions, and lettuce, topped with enchilada sauce and extra cheese, all cozied up in a flour tortilla. Choose between chicken, beef, or grilled prawns!

$19.90

Para Los Chiquitos

Savor two bean burritos paired with either rice OR beans.

$15.62

Super Burrito

A large burrito filled with refried beans, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, guacamole, and crisp lettuce.

$11.70

Chicken Or Beef Fajitas

Bell pepper, tomato, and onion in wine sauce with refried beans, rice, tortillas (flour or corn), guacamole, sour cream. Options: Chicken, Beef, Prawn.

$28.75

Small Dinner Salad - House Or Ranch Dressing With Guacamole

$10.65

Small Dinner Salad With Cheese

Lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, choice of house or ranch dressing.

$8.35

Chimichanga

Flour tortilla GRILLED packed with chicken, beef, or prawn, beans, and onions. Topped with sauce and cheese, accompanied by rice and guacamole.

$21.85

Carnitas

Tender pork seasoned with special spices, accompanied by rice, beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.

$28.75

Bean Taco Salad

Beans, crunchy lettuce, shredded cheese, juicy tomatoes, guacamole, and dollops of sour cream. Served in a crispy flour tortilla.Choose from House, Ranch, Enchilada sauce, or Pico de gallo!

$15.25

Churros

$3.45

Sopapillas / Cinnamon Crisp With Vanilla Ice Cream

$11.25

Ice Cream Topped With Chocolate Syrup & Whipped Cream & Churro

$9.15

Vanilla Ice Cream

$4.60

Desserts