PureTaco Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to PureTaco, an innovative taco destination located in Carlsbad, CA. With a menu that transcends the ordinary, PureTaco offers a delightful fusion of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Highlights include their Citrus Braised Pork Burrito, featuring slow-braised pork complemented by guacamole and cilantro basmati rice for a savory treat at $10.95. For those seeking something a bit different, the Baja Fish Burrito pairs seasoned beer-battered fish with refreshing cilantro slaw, priced at just $10.25.

Don’t miss their mouthwatering Chili, available in various sizes, or the unique taco offerings, praised for their freshness and originality. Customers rave about the friendly service and vibrant atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Whether you're dining in or taking out, PureTaco promises an experience that celebrates the joy of great food and community.

Starters

Chips & Salsa

Homemade chips and salsa

US$4.95

Chips & Guacamole

Fresh, local avocado with cilantro, tomato, onion, lime juice and homemade chips

US$8.95

Chips, Salsa & Guacamole

Fresh, local avocado with cilantro, tomato, onion, lime juice, and homemade chips and salsa

US$10.50

Chips & Queso

Homemade chips and queso

US$9.50

Corn In A Cup

Local charred corn with aioli, jalapeno, lime, tajin, cotija cheese and cilantro

US$6.95

Purely Loaded Nachos

Homemade tortilla chips with guacamole, salsa fresca, cilantro, house made queso and seasoned black beans

US$8.95

Ahi Poke Nachos

Flour tortilla chips with Ahi poke, English cucumber, diced local avocado, shaved radish and green onion, finished with a drizzle of chipotle aioli and black sesame seeds

US$16.50

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla

Citrus marinated chicken with adobo sauce, grilled onions, and our mexican cheese blend. Served with salsa fresca, guacamole, and sour cream

US$12.75

Large Cheese Quesadilla

US$8.00

Tenders And Fries

US$8.95

Carnitas Fries**

Crispy french fries topped with our citrus braised Carnitas, melted Mexican cheese blend, homemade salsa fresca, guacamole, pickled onion, and finished with a chipotle crema.

US$13.50

Chili 8oz Cup

US$6.95

Chili Bowl

US$8.95

Chili Fries

US$11.25

Tortilla Soup 8oz Cup

US$5.95

Tortilla Soup Bowl

US$7.95

Soup/Chili

Pure Tacos

2 Baja Fish Tacos

US$5.00

Baja Fish Taco

Seasonal beer battered white fish with cilantro slaw, crema and salsa fresca

US$2.95

Korean Pork Bo Ssam Taco

Braised pork with cilantro, sliced local avocado, ssamjang, shaved radish, red onion on a fresh pressed corn tortilla

US$4.25

Green Currry Shrimp Taco

Grilled shrimp, organic grilled zucchini, organic green cabbage, Thai basil, mint, cilantro and green curry on a fresh flour tortilla

US$5.75

Pho Beef Taco

Grilled steak with pho aioli, pickled cucumber, mint, cilantro, Thai basil and serranos. Drizzled with hoisin and sriracha on a fresh flour tortilla

US$6.50

Veggie Taco

Grilled organic zucchini, chimicurri marinated portobello mushroom, squash blossom, organic pickled onion, with salsa macha and salsa verde on a fresh pressed corn tortilla

US$5.50

Grilled Steak Taco

Grilled steak topped with diced onion, cilantro, guacamole and tomatillo salsa on a fresh pressed corn tortilla

US$5.50

Pulled Chicken Taco

Shredded chicken topped with diced onion, cilantro, guacamole and tomatillo salsa on a fresh pressed corn tortilla

US$4.25

Pastor Taco

Chili rubbed pork topped with diced onion, cilantro, fresh cut pineapple and tomatillo salsa on a fresh pressed corn tortilla

US$4.25

Citrus Braised Pork Taco

Citrus braised pork topped with guacamole, salsa fresca, and cilantro on a fresh pressed corn tortilla

US$4.25

Grilled Fish Taco

Sustainable Mahi Mahi with cilantro slaw, crema and salsa fresca on a fresh pressed corn tortilla

US$5.75

Simply Grilled Shrimp Taco

Grilled shrimp, chipotle aioli, cilantro slaw, salsa fresca on a fresh flour tortilla

US$5.75

Philly Taco

US$5.25

BBQ Brisket

US$5.25

Traditional 1/2 Flight

One of each: Grilled Steak, Pulled Chicken, Pastor and Citrus Braised Pork

US$17.99

Global 1/2 Flight

One of each: Pho Beef, Green Curry Shrimp, Korean Pork Bo Ssam and Veggie

US$19.95

Full Flight All

One of Each: Grilled Steak, Pulled Chicken, Pastor, Citrus Braised Pork, Pho Beef, Green Curry Shrimp, Korean Pork Bo Ssam, Veggie, and Grilled Fish

US$42.99

Shredded Chicken Taco**

Citrus marinated grilled chicken topped with diced onion, cilantro, guacamole and salsa verde

US$5.25

Pure Greens

Mixed greens, local roasted corn, organic pickled onion, organic shredded carrots, cotija cheese and tortilla chips. Served with a serrano vinaigrette

US$10.95

Cali Cobb

Mixed greens with citrus marinated chicken, local roasted corn, organic pickled onion, organic shredded carrots, avocado, cilantro, panela and cotija cheese tossed in a chipotle ranch dressing

US$13.95

TJ Caesar

Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and pepitas with homemade croutons tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing

US$10.95

Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl

Shredded tikka masala chicken over a bed of cilantro basmati rice with curry aioli, organic purple onion, shiitake mushroom, diced tomato and cilantro. Served with a fresh flour tortilla

US$10.95

Pork Shoulder Rice Bowl

Slow braised pork, organic purple onion, shaved radish, cilantro, serrano peppers and salsa verde over cilantro basmati rice

US$10.95

Salmon Bowl

US$14.95

Salads & Bowls

Burritos

California Burrito

Grilled steak with crispy french fries, guacamole, Mexican cheese blend and salsa fresca

US$12.50

Pulled Chicken Burrito

Shredded marinated chicken with cilantro basmati rice, crisp shredded lettuce, guacamole, a Mexican cheese blend and salsa fresca

US$10.95

Citrus Braised Pork Burrito

Slow braised pork with guacamole, cilantro basmati rice, Mexican cheese blend and salsa fresca

US$10.95

Baja Fish Burrito

Seasoned beer battered white fish with cilantro slaw, crema, cilantro basmati rice and salsa fresca

US$10.25

Veggie Burrito

Grilled organic zucchini, chimicurri marinated portobello mushroom, squash blossom, cilantro basmati rice, organic pickled onion, with salsa macha and salsa verde

US$12.95

Simply Grilled Shrimp Burrito

Grilled shrimp, chipotle aioli, cilantro basmati rice, cilantro slaw, salsa fresca on a fresh flour tortilla. Ask to make it green curry style

US$13.50

Green Curry Shrimp Burrito

Grilled shrimp, organic grilled zucchini, organic green cabbage, cilantro basmati rice, Thai basil, mint, cilantro and green curry

US$13.50

Big BRC Burrito

US$8.25

Pho Beef Burrito

US$15.25

Shredded Chicken Burrito**

Grilled marinated chicken with cilantro basmati rice, crisp shredded lettuce, guacamole, Mexican cheese blend and salsa fresca

US$13.75

Brookie

Scratch made brownie and chunky chocolate chip cookie stacked and topped with sea salt (brownie & cookie!!)

US$4.25

Chocolate Chunk Cookie

US$4.25

Dole Whip-Strawberry

US$5.00

Dole Whip-Pineapple

US$5.00

Dole Whip-Swirl

US$5.00

Dessert

Sides

Seasoned Black Beans 6oz

US$3.50

Cilantro Basmati Rice 6oz

US$3.50

Fresh-Made Guacamole 2oz

US$1.95

3 Corn Tortillas

hand pressed corn tortillas

US$1.95

3 Flour Tortillas

fresh flour tortillas

US$1.95

Cilantro Slaw 6oz

a blend of green and purple cabbage with shaved raddish, sliced jalapeno,

US$2.50

French Fries

US$3.95

Sour Cream 2oz

US$0.50

White Sauce 2oz

US$0.50

Chipotle Aioli 2oz

US$0.50

Queso 6oz

US$5.00

Jalapenos

US$0.50

Chips Only

US$2.99

Side Of Chile Dorado

US$0.25

8 OZ Guac

US$5.00

8 OZ Salsa

US$3.00

8 OZ Avocado Salsa

US$5.00

Guacamole 2oz**

US$2.99

Corn Tortillas (3)**

hand pressed corn tortillas

US$2.00

Flour Tortillas (3)**

fresh flour tortillas

US$2.00

Fries

US$3.95

Kids Plain Chicken Taco

Shredded chicken taco served with rice, beans or fries. Choice of apple juice or milk

US$6.95

Kids Pork Taco

Citrus braised pork taco server with rice and beans. Choice of apple juice or milk

US$6.95

Kids Quesadilla

Quesadilla served with rice, beans or fries. Choice of apple juice or milk

US$6.95

BRC Burrito

Beans, rice and cheese in a flour tortilla served with rice, beans and fresh pineapple. Choice of apple juice or milk

US$6.95

Kids Steak Taco

Grilled steak taco. Includes apple juice and a choice of french fries or rice and beans.

US$6.95

Kids Tenders

US$6.95

Plain Chicken Taco**

chicken taco served with rice, beans or fries. Choice of apple juice or milk

US$8.50

Plain Quesadilla**

quesadilla served with rice, beans and fresh pineapple. Choice of apple juice or milk

US$8.50

Plain Steak Taco**

steak taco served with rice, beans and fresh pineapple. Choice of apple juice or milk

US$8.50

Kids

Proteins

Side Of Shrimp

US$6.00

Side Of Steak

US$5.00

Side Of Chicken

US$3.00

Side Of Grilled Fish

US$5.00

Side Of Salmon

US$7.00

Free Chips And Salsa

US$0.00

Loyalty Coupon

Merchandise**

T-Shirt**

US$20.00

Love Tacos Shirt**

US$25.00

16oz Pure Marg TO GO**

Blanco tequila, house made orange rind simple syrup, fresh lime juice & Grand Marnier

US$33.00

16oz Paloma TO GO**

Blanco tequila, organic grapefruit juice, lemon and lime juice, simple syrup and a splash

US$33.00

16oz The Skinny TO GO**

Blanco tequila, lime juice, agave and soda water

US$33.00

16oz Mimosa TO GO**

Champagne and fresh squeezed orange juice

US$28.00

16oz Rotating IPA TO GO**

US$12.00

16oz Mexican Beers TO GO**

US$12.00

TO GO BAR**