Place Category: Mexican, Outside Dining, and Weekend Brunch
Border Grill Downtown LA is the urban outpost with a cosmopolitan vibe where you can enjoy fresh, handmade margaritas on the outdoor patio and savor the bold flavors of modern Mexican cuisine while soaking in the city views.
Take in the bright, festive murals splashed throughout the spacious main dining room along with the cantina bar’s lively atmosphere and you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to Mexico.
Saturday and Sunday Brunch
Endless Small Plates and Mimosas 11am – 3pmTACO TUESDAY
Every Tuesday 4pm - 7pm
Tecate Beer 3.00
Two Tacos 5.00Border Grill Downtown Los Angeles Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSHAREABLES
BORDER GUACAMOLE & CHIPS GF | 80/20 | V
freshly mashed hass avocado | onion | jalapeño | cilantro | lime 11.25CHIPS & SALSA GF | 80/20
arbol salsa | tomatillo salsa 3.25GREEN CORN TAMALES GF | 80/20
sweet corn | crema | salsa fresca 8.50TORTILLA SOUP GF | 80/20
roasted tomato chipotle broth | corn tortillas
panela cheese | avocado 5.50 cup / 9.50 bowl
add chicken 2.50PLANTAIN EMPANADAS 80/20
roasted plantains | organic black beans | poblano
aged cotija | crema | salsa roja 8.50QUESADILLA
hand rolled flour tortilla | mexican cheeses | guacamole | crema
salsa fresca 12.50 chicken 16.50 steak 17.50 veggie 16.50CRISPY RAJAS TAQUITOS
creamy potatoes | roasted chiles | mexican cheeses | avocado
grilled corn relish | chipotle crema 9.75BRISKET TAQUITOS
slow roasted beef brisket | spicy slaw | guacamole
crema | salsa fresca 9.75CEVICHE
PERUVIAN CEVICHE GF
aji amarillo | ginger | lime | cucumber
avocado | crispy plantains 13.75BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADA GF
shrimp | lime marinated sustainable seasonal fish
tomato | jalapeño aioli 12.50CEVICHE DUO GF
baja ceviche | peruvian ceviche 16.75SALADS & BOWLS
STEAK SALAD
pan seared steak | heirloom tomatoes | avocado | roasted peppers
peruvian corn | cabrales blue cheese | spring greens
citrus jalapeño vinaigrette | seeded flour tortilla 18TACO BOWL GF
citrus chicken | organic black beans & rice | cabbage salad
guacamole | salsa fresca | arbol salsa | corn tortillas 15.50
sub carnitas 1 steak 2 impossible picadillo 3.50FARMERS MARKET TOSTADA 80/20
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots | corn | guacamole
organic black beans | cotija | crema 13.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD 80/20
charred corn | roasted peppers | green chickpeas
avocado | tomato | apple | tortilla chips | cumin vinaigrette 13.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75VEGAN CRISPY QUINOA BOWL V
kale | root vegetables | carrots | poblano peppers | corn
brussels sprouts | salsa verde 15.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
impossible picadillo 5PLATOS FUERTES
CHICKEN POBLANO ENCHILADAS GF
free range chicken | handmade corn tortillas | poblano crema
grilled corn | wild mushrooms | mexican cheeses 18.50GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
charred corn relish | organic black beans | avocado | tomato
cucumber | handmade flour tortilla 23.50SHRIMP DIABLO
guajillo chile | roasted peppers | caramelized onions | white wine 23.50YUCATAN PORK
achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves | organic rice & black beans
guacamole | plantains | grilled jalapeño | homemade tortillas 19.25GRILLED CHICKEN, BACON & AVOCADO TORTA
jalapeño bacon | triple cream brie | avocado | pickled jalapeños
roasted jalapeño aioli | telera bread | cumin fries 15.25BG BURGER OR IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
wagyu | chipotle aioli | romaine | salsa fresca | chile relleno
cumin fries 16.50TAQUERIA
two tacos with your choice of two sides
choice of corn tortillas | flour tortillas | lettuceCARNITAS
slow roasted pork shoulder | cabbage slaw | red onion
cilantro | queso fresco | serrano salsa 12.50 add a taco 3.75SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN GF | 80/20
caramelized onions | grilled corn relish | poblano peppers
mexican cheeses | salsa roja | pickled onions 12.50 add a taco 3.75CARNE ASADA GF
grilled marinated steak | caramelized onions
salsa fresca | guacamole | arbol salsa 13.75 add a taco 4.25GRILLED FISH OR ENSENADA
sustainable seasonal fish | citrus slaw | avocado
grapefruit | roasted jalapeño aioli 14.00 add a taco 4.50CHICKEN PANUCHOS GF
black bean stuffed tortillas | grilled citrus chicken
guacamole | pickled onions 13.75 add a taco 4TACOS FLACOS V
huitlacoche | mushrooms | kale | leeks
sriracha aioli 12.50 add a taco 3.75SIDES
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GF
chipotle garlic mojo 8BRUSSELS SPROUTS GF
salsa verde | pomegranate seeds | cotija 7BLACK BEANS GF
mexican cheeses 3ORGANIC RED RICE GF 3
CORN ESQUITE GF
cotija | chile spice | lime 6MEXICAN COLESLAW GF
lettuce | cabbage | carrots | pepitas | oregano vinaigrette 7V - vegan | GF - gluten free | 80/20 - at least 80% plant based ingredients
Weekend Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeTORTILLA SOUP GF | 80/20
roasted tomato chipotle broth
corn tortillas | panela cheese
5.50 cup / 9.50 bowl add chicken 2.50BORDER GUACAMOLE & CHIPS GF | 80/20
freshly mashed hass avocado | onion
jalapeño | cilantro | lime 11.25CHIPS & SALSAS GF | 80/20
arbol salsa | tomatillo salsa 3.25GREEN CORN TAMALES GF | 80/20
sweet corn | crema | salsa fresca 8.50CHICKEN TINGA TAMALES GF
fried eggs | chipotle aioli 12PLANTAIN EMPANADAS 80/20
roasted plantains | organic black beans
poblano | cotija cheese 8.50CEVICHE DEL DIA GF
sustainable seasonal fish
please ask your server 13.75FARMERS MARKET TOSTADA 80/20
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots
corn | guacamole | organic black beans
cotija | crema 13.25
chicken 3.25 steak 5.25
shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD GF | 80/20
charred corn | roasted peppers | tomato
green chickpeas | avocado | tortilla chips
apple | cumin vinaigrette 13.25
chicken 3.25 steak 5.25
shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75CITRUS CHICKEN QUESADILLA
roasted tomatoes | serrano chiles
mexican cheeses 16.50CHICKEN TACOS GF
black bean stuffed tortillas | guacamole
grilled citrus chicken | pickled onions
organic rice & black beans 14.50CARNE ASADA TACOS GF
grilled marinated steak | salsa fresca
caramelized onions | guacamole
arbol salsa | organic rice & black beans 15.75PESCADO ENSENADA TACOS
beer battered sustainable seasonal fish
cucumber citrus slaw | shredded lettuce
avocado | roasted jalapeño aioli
organic rice & black beans 16CARNITAS TACOS
slow roasted pork shoulder | serrano salsa
shaved cabbage | red onion | queso fresco
cilantro | organic rice & black beans 14.50BORDER BURRITO
flour tortilla | organic black beans
guacamole | red rice | salsa fresca
bbq potato chips | side salad 15.75
choice of: chile relleno, chicken, steak, carnitasBG BURGER OR IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
wagyu or impossible meat | chipotle aioli
romaine | salsa fresca 16BREAKFAST BOWL V*
impossible meat | raisins | country potatoes
almonds | spinach | egg white scramble
salsa verde 16Border Grill Downtown Los Angeles Brunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSaturday and Sunday 11am - 3pm
BORDER BRUNCH
unlimited small plates • 30 per person | add bottomless mimosas • 15 per person
bottomless mimosas, micheladas & bloody marys • 20 per personGUAVA EMPANADA
guava jam | cream cheesePLANTAIN EMPANADA GF | 80/20 | V*
roasted plantains | organic black beans
poblano | cotija cheeseGREEN CORN TAMALE GF | 80/20 | V*
sweet corn | crema | salsa frescaCHICKEN TINGA TAMALE GF
avocado tomatillo salsa | cremaFARMERS MARKET TOSTADA V
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots
corn | guacamole | organic beansCEVICHE DEL DIA V*
ask for today’s sustainable seasonal catchSMOKED TROUT SALPICON TOAST
grilled rustic bread | arugula | crispy capers
marinated spanish olivesCORN ESQUITE V
chipotle aioli | lime juice | chile spicesFRIED CHICKEN & CHURRO WAFFLES
chipotle maple butter sauceCAFÉ DE OLLA FRENCH TOAST
candied orange zest | mixed berries
orange butter | piloncillo syrupEGG SANDWICH
smoked bacon | arugula | morita aioli
pickled onion | brioche bunBREAKFAST QUESADILLA V
tofu | soyrizo | guacamole | salsa frescaPICADILLO BOWL V*
impossible meat | raisins | almonds | chile
spiced potatoes | spanish manchego
slow cooked eggYUCATAN PORK BENEDICT
roasted achiote pork | citrus hollandaise
cage free egg-stuffed tortillaSTEAK AND EGGS
cilantro cumin marinated hanger steak
country potatoes | chimichurriCHILAQUILES GF | 80/20 | V*
tortilla & vegetable casserole
mexican cheese | scrambled eggCHORIZO TACOS V
impossible meat | avocado
cherry tomato salsaCHURRO TOTS
dulce de leche infused churros
cinnamon sugar | whipped creamBANANA BREAD PUDDING V
caramelized bananasAZTEC PARFAIT GF | V
housemade granola | berries
coconut creamCREMA CATALANA
burnt milk custard | orange liqueurMINI BROWNIES
cajeta | chocolate sauceGF - gluten free GF* - can be made gluten free
V - vegan V* - can be made vegan
80/20 - 80% plant based ingredients
Border Grill Downtown Los Angeles Vegan Brunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeVEGAN BRUNCH
unlimited small plates • 30 per person | add bottomless mimosas • 15 per personBAJA CEVICHE
jicama | roasted beets | cucumber | tomato
citrus marinade | jalapeño aioliPLANTAIN EMPANADA GF • 80/20
roasted plantain | organic black beans
poblano | salsa rojaGREEN CORN TAMALE GF • 80/20
sweet corn | salsa frescaBREAKFAST QUESADILLA
tofu | soyrizo | guacamole | salsa frescaFARMERS MARKET TOSTADA
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots
corn | guacamole | organic beansCORN ESQUITE
chipotle aioli | lime juice | chile spicesCHORIZO TACOS
impossible meat | avocado
cherry tomato salsaPICADILLO BOWL
impossible meat | raisins | almonds
chile | spiced roasted potatoesBAKED CHILAQUILES
tortilla & vegetable casserole
salsa roja | avocado | radishesBANANA BREAD PUDDING
piloncillo | maple syrupAZTEC PARFAIT
housemade granola | berries
coconut creamBorder Grill Downtown Los Angeles Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSHAREABLES
BORDER GUACAMOLE & CHIPS GF | 80/20 | V
freshly mashed hass avocado | onion | jalapeño | cilantro | lime 11.25CHIPS & SALSA GF | 80/20
salsa arbol | salsa tomatillo 3.25QUESO FUNDIDO
hatch chile | mexican cheeses | flour tortilla 9.75GREEN CORN TAMALES GF | 80/20
sweet corn | crema | salsa fresca 8.50TORTILLA SOUP GF | 80/20
roasted tomato chipotle broth | corn tortillas
panela cheese | avocado 5.50 cup / 9.50 bowl
add chicken 2.50PLANTAIN EMPANADAS 80/20
roasted plantains | organic black beans | poblano
aged cotija | crema | salsa roja 10.50BRISKET TAQUITOS
slow roasted beef brisket | spicy slaw
guacamole | crema | salsa fresca 11CRISPY RAJAS TAQUITOS
creamy potatoes | roasted chiles | mexican cheeses | avocado
grilled corn relish | chipotle crema 10.75QUESADILLA
hand rolled flour tortilla | mexican cheeses | guacamole
crema | salsa fresca 12.50 chicken 16.50 steak 17.50 veggie 16.50QUINOA FRITTERS 80/20
crunchy aztec grain | aged cotija cheese | aioli duo 8CEVICHE
PERUVIAN CEVICHE GF
aji amarillo | ginger | lime | cucumber
avocado | crispy plantains 13.75BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADA GF
shrimp | lime marinated sustainable seasonal fish
tomato | jalapeño aioli 12.50CEVICHE DUO GF
baja ceviche | peruvian ceviche 16.75SALADS & BOWLS
FARMERS MARKET TOSTADA 80/20
kale | rainbow chard | beets | baby carrots | corn | guacamole
organic black beans | cotija | crema 13.25
chicken 15.50 steak 18.50 shrimp 19.50MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD 80/20
charred corn | roasted peppers | green chickpeas
avocado | tomato | apple | tortilla chips | cumin vinaigrette 13.25
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75VEGAN CRISPY QUINOA BOWL V
kale | root vegetables | carrots | poblano peppers | corn
brussels sprouts | salsa verde 16
add chicken 3.25 steak 5.25 shrimp 5.75 salmon 7.75
impossible picadillo 5PLATOS FUERTES
CHICKEN POBLANO ENCHILADAS GF
free range chicken | handmade corn tortillas | poblano crema
grilled corn | wild mushrooms | mexican cheeses 23.50YUCATAN PORK GF
achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaves | organic rice & black beans
guacamole | plantains | grilled jalapeño | homemade tortillas 24.25SHRIMP DIABLO GF
guajillo chile | white wine | roasted poblano | kale
caramelized onion | homemade tortillas 26GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
charred corn relish | organic black beans | avocado | tomato
cucumber | handmade flour tortilla 26.25WHOLE FISH VERACRUZANA
market fish | capers | olives | tomato confit | sautéed greens
white wine broth 30POLLO ADOBADO
achiote free range chicken breast | cauliflower | garlic mojo 23.50STEAK CHURRASCO
prime new york strip | corn esquite | brussels sprouts
chimichurri | cotija 32.75TAQUERIA
three tacos with your choice of two sides
choice of corn tortillas | flour tortillas | lettuceCARNITAS
slow roasted pork shoulder | cabbage slaw | red onion
cilantro | queso fresco | serrano salsa 18.50SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN GF | 80/20
caramelized onions | grilled corn relish | poblano peppers
mexican cheeses | chipotle salsa | pickled onions 18.50CARNE ASADA GF
grilled marinated steak | caramelized onions
salsa fresca | guacamole | arbol salsa 19.75GRILLED FISH OR ENSENADA
sustainable seasonal fish | citrus slaw | avocado
grapefruit | roasted jalapeño aioli 20SIDES
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GF
chipotle garlic mojo 8BRUSSELS SPROUTS GF
salsa verde | pomegranate seeds | cotija 7BLACK BEANS GF
mexican cheeses 3ORGANIC RED RICE GF 3
CORN ESQUITE GF
cotija | chile spice | lime 6MEXICAN COLESLAW GF
lettuce | cabbage | carrots | pepitas | oregano vinaigrette 7V - vegan | GF - gluten free | 80/20 - at least 80% plant based ingredients
Border Grill Downtown Los Angeles Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to changePOSTRES
CHURRO TOTS
dulce de leche infused churros | cajeta sauce
mexican chocolate sauce 7APPLE WALNUT CAPIROTADA
mexican bread pudding | spiced piloncillo syrup 7CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TART
chocolate cookie crust | salted peanuts
housemade ice cream 8TRES LECHES CAKE
sponge cake soaked in tres leches
prickly pear & passion fruit 8LA BOMBA RICE PUDDING*
whipped crème | fraiche rum soaked raisins 7GOAT MILK CAJETA FLAN
mexican wedding cookie 8HOMEMADE ICE CREAM AND SORBET* 7
*Not suitable for those with nut allergy.
Please advise us if you have any food allergies.