Karina's Cantina Gaslamp Menu
Introducing the Menu at Karina's Cantina Gaslamp
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp district, Karina’s Cantina Gaslamp offers a vibrant culinary journey through Mexican seafood. This trendy bar is a haven for seafood lovers, featuring standout dishes like the Langosta Puerto Nuevo and Camarones en Salsa, each crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Guests will delight in the made-at-the-table guacamole and the famed red snapper, hailed for its generous portions and exquisite flavor.
- Ambiance: A casual yet classy setting with heated outdoor seating, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.
- Accessibility: Fully ADA-compliant with amenities that ensure comfort for all guests.
- Services: Offers delivery, takeout, and private dining options.
From flavorful cocktails to a lively atmosphere enhanced by music, Karina’s combines delicious food with an unforgettable experience. Don't miss their happy hour specials and exceptional service, making it a must-visit destination.
Appetizers
Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp
Stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeo peppers.
Beef Empanadas
Stuffed with shredded beef adobo, carrots and potatoes
Camarones Enchilados
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy mango sauce with toasted red chile de rbol.
Chicharron de Pargo
Fried fish nuggets
Pulpo a las Brasas
Whole charbroiled octopus with our own Zarandeado sauce.
Shrimp Miguelitos
Spicy grilled unpeeled shrimp. Peeled Shrimp Add $4
Calamar Frito
Lightly breaded fried calamari strips
Taquitos
Crispy fried taquitos with your choice of shrimp or chicken rolled ina flour tortilla with cheese, bell peppers, onions and red roastedpeppers. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
Molcajete Especial
Grilled chicken, carnitas, chorizo, nopal (cactus), queso panela in agreen tomatillo sauce. Served in a traditional molcajete (volcanicrock). Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
Karinas Guacamole
Camarones Cucaracha
Spicy unpeeled shrimp
Chilis Panchitos
Chips & Salsa
Bowl Clam Chowder
Ensalada de Mercado
Black beans, romaine lettuce, corn, salsa fresca, avocado, cotijacheese, creamy cilantro dressing,Add Chicken $5 | Add Shrimp or Seared Ahi $6
Caesar Salad
Soups & Salads
Frescos
Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna
On a bed of spinach served with a ginger & jalapeo soy sauce.
Aguacates Rellenos
Avocados stuffed with boiled shrimp, onions, tomato, cilantro,cucumber & serrano peppers in a sweet tomato sauce.
Mango Jalapeno Tuna Sashimi
Sliced mango and ahi tuna drizzled with a sweet mango sauce andserved with spicy jalapeo soy sauce.
Aguachile de Camaron
Shrimp marinated and cooked in a lime and chile serrano sauce with red onions and avocado. Topped with cilantro & cucumbers.
Aguachile Negro de Mariscos
Shrimp, scallops, octopus & caracol marinated in a spicy black Chiltepn sauce.
Campechana
Shrimp, octopus, scallops & oyster.
Coctel de Camaron
Mexican style shrimp cocktail
Seafood Cocktails
Ceviches
Ceviche Karina's
Our signature ceviche with chopped shrimp, cucumber, avocado &cilantro in Karinas spicy chile serrano sauce.
Pescado Ceviche
Chopped white fish, onion, tomato, cilantro, cucumber & serranopepper marinated in lime juice.
Ceviche Dona Ines
Cooked shrimp in lime juice with mango, jicama, pepino and toastedred chile de rbol.
Ahi Poke Tostadas
Sushi-grade ahi tuna, sesame oil, sesame seeds and red chili flakesserved on a tostada shell with crispy onions, pickled red onions,cilantro and spicy mayo.
Camaron Cocido
Cooked shrimp, onion, tomato, cilantro & cucumber in a sweet tomatosauce.
Ceviche Trio
Sampler with Ceviche Karinas, Pescado Ceviche and Ceviche DonaInes.
Costeno
Lime marinated shrimp ceviche with red onion, cilantro, cucumber, red asado pepper & topped off with a spicy clam sauce.
Seafood Tower
Fresh crab legs, boiled shrimp, lobster and oysters on the half shell served with cocktail sauce and red winevinaigrette.
Fried Seafood Platter
Breaded Shrimp, Fish Nuggets and Calamari Strips, 6 Beer Battered Oysters, tartar and cocktail sauces, redroasted chile de rbol sauce and guacamole.
Taco Platter
Rib Eye Steak, Carnitas, Camarones Enchiladas, Marlin and Governador Tacos (3 of each).
Lobster Fiesta
4 Puerto Nuevo style lobsters served with family style salad, rice, beans & tortillas.
Fiesta Platters
Seafood Specialties
Langostino a La Plancha
Grilled prawns. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
Langosta Puerto Nuevo
Lobster Puerto Nuevo style. Served with salad, rice, beans & tortillas. Add garlic sauce $3
Camarones en Salsa
Shrimp sauted in your choice of Karinas signature spicy chile poblano sauce or Salsa de Ajo and served with rice, salad and tortillas.
Camarones Empanizados
Breaded shrimp served with rice, salad & tortillas.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon with a butter caper sauce. Served with rice & steamed seasonal vegetables.
Seafood Enchiladas
Corn tortillas topped with our signature spicy Karinas sauce and filled with crab & shrimp. Served with rice & beans.
Lonja de Pargo
Charbroiled fish filet served with sauted vegetables, rice, salad and tortillas. Add Grilled Shrimp $13
Pulpo y Camarones Las Brasas (Copy)
Rib Eye Steak
16 oz Prime Rib Eye Steak served with mashed potatoes, sauted vegetables and Mexican style corn
Surf N Turf
Grilled Rib Eye Steak with your choice of 8 oz lobster tail or 4 jumbo grilled shrimp. Served with guacamole, rice, beans & drumbutter.
Angus Steaks
Mexican Favoritos
Carne Asada
Grilled Rib Eye Steak thinly sliced and topped with guacamole, cilantro, onions & beans. Served with flour tortillas.
Cielo, Mar Y Tierra (Sky, Sea & Land)
Grilled chicken, Rib Eye Steak & 4 jumbo shrimp. Served with beans & guacamole.
Enchiladas Verdes
Two shredded chicken or cheese enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice & beans.
Tampiquena
Grilled Rib Eye Steak topped with grilled onions accompanied by a cheese enchilada, beans, guacamole & tortillas.
Carnitas Plate
Season braised pork accompanied by guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & beans.
Fajita
Shrimp, beef or chicken sauted with tomatoes, onions & green bell pepper. Served with rice, beans & tortillas.
Combination Plate (3 items)
Camaron Enchilado Taco (1)
Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
Camaron Enchilado Taco (2)
Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Taco (1)
Grilled shrimp, cream cheese and serrano peppers wrapped in bacon. Topped with spicy mango and zarandeados sauces in a flour tortilla
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Taco (2)
Grilled shrimp, cream cheese and serrano peppers wrapped in bacon. Topped with spicy mango and zarandeados sauces in a flour tortilla
Surf 'N' Turf Taco (1)
Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
Surf 'N' Turf Taco (2)
Grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, cabbage, diced tomato, crispy onions, cilantro and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla
Rib Eye Steak Taco (1)
Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
Rib Eye Steak Taco (2)
Thin sliced rib eye steak topped with guacamole, cilantro & onions in a flour tortilla
Pescado Taco (1)
Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
Pescado Taco (2)
Corn tortilla with beer battered fish Baja style
Camaron Taco (1)
Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
Camaron Taco (2)
Corn tortilla with beer battered shrimp Baja style
Governador Taco (1)
Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
Governador Taco (2)
Shrimp & melted cheese in ranchero sauce
Langosta Taco (1)
Grilled lobster, cheese, bell peppers and cream sauce in a corn tortilla
Langosta Taco (2)
Grilled lobster, cheese, bell peppers and cream sauce in a corn tortilla
Marlin Taco (1)
Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
Marlin Taco (2)
Grilled in a corn tortilla, crema and pico de gallo
Carnitas Taco (1)
Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
Carnitas Taco (2)
Seasoned braised pork, corn tortilla, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
Vegetarian Taco (1)
Vegetarian Taco (2)
Al Pastor Taco (1)
Al Pastor Taco (2)
Birria Taco (2)
Queso Birria (2)
Tacos
Burritos
Camaron Burrito
Beer Battered Baja Style
Pescado Burrito
Beer Battered Baja Style
Rib Eye Steak Burrito
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Surf & Turf Burrito
Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp
Surf & Turf Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla
Quesadillas
Sides
Side Beans
Side Chile Toreados
Side Sour Cream
Side Avocado Slices
Side Tortillas (3)
Side Tostada Shells (3)
French Fries
Side of Guacamole
Tres Leches Cake
Layers of sponge cake soaked in a melange of milk spiked with cinnamon and filled with custard.
Flan
A luxurious baked custard, with a hint of canela-Mexican cinnamon and a rich caramelized topping
Guayaba Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with guava
Chocolate Abuelita Cake
Layers of decadent chocolate cake and chocolate mousse
Cheesecake
Classic Cheesecake
