COMPANY HISTORY What started as a college project and dream to own a business for Jesus Santoyo has become a reality. While attending Cal State University, Long Beach Jesus Santoyo created a restaurant named Just Tacos Mexican Grill. Mexico and acquire the most authentic recipes to share with his customers. In addition to the authentic recipes acquired while in Mexico he also chose to incorporate his grandmother Grande s recipes, which have been passed down for several generations. With encouragement and great feedback from his professor Jesus was determined to open up Just be met with rejection from several banks stating, No restaurant can succeed by just selling tacos. If only Jesus had kept the bank s contact information he would have loved to call them and tell them how well his restaurant is doing. from his parents Jesus Santoyo decided to pursue his dream and opened his own business. As detailed in his college project he travelled to world each region is known for a particular plate or dish. Once Mr. Santoyo tasted the food and enjoyed the taste he would then negotiate with the owners to purchase the recipe. Not only did he purchase the recipe but also to capture the true essence of each dish Jesus apprentiin each restaurant or family home. Mr. Santoyo traveled several regions of Mexico for months and came back home with the essentials for a successful restaurant, delicious authentic Mexican food! Along his travels he acquired a 200+ year old recipe to make fresh corn tortillas from his grandmother Grande and Tia Anita. With the expansion of the Just Tacos franchise Jesus Santoyo has collaborated with local Hawaiian company Sinaloa Tortillas to produce his family s 200 year old recipe served no where else in the world. heart of the business district. The response from the customers was overwhelmingly good. At that point Mr. Santoyo knew he had something special and started to imagine a franchise. He said If In-N-out, that sells only burgers can become so successful why not a franchise that specializes in selling Just Tacos.
Chipotle Wings APPETIZERS NACHO PLATTER $11.99 Tortilla chips smothered with shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo salsa, sour cream, and refried beans. (Add chicken or steak for $2.99) QUESADILLAS $7.99 (Add chicken or steak for $2.99) CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WINGS $9.99 Wings taken to the next level with our house specialty chipotle pepper sauce. GUACAMOLE BOWL $8.99 Fresh avocado with diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. Served with bottomless chips and salsa. Calamari FRIED CALAMARI $10.99 Lightly breaded and seasoned calamari, fried to perfection. Served with our two house specialty dipping sauces, honey chipotle and cream chipotle. CEVICHE $10.99 Fish marinated in lime juice with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and serrano peppers. ROLLED TAQUITOS $7.99 Your choice of beef or chicken rolled into crispy tacos, topped with lettuce, cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo salsa. PAPI PLATTER $19.99 A sampler of all your favs! Nachos, guacamole, calamari, taquitos, chipotle wings, and quesadillas. *Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Ceviche 18% gratuity will be added to tables of 8 or more & checks over $200.00
Ceasar Salad SOUPS & SALADS TACO SALAD $10.99 Crispy tortilla shell stacked with your choice of grilled chicken or grilled steak, layered with lettuce, pico de gallo salsa, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. TOSTADAS $11.99 Crunchy corn tortilla topped with beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, pico de gallo salsa, and our house specialty tinga meat. This is the perfect light lunch. CEASAR SALAD $10.99 Did you know the original Ceasar Salad was created in Tijuana, Mexico? Experience the authentic Ceasar Salad! (Add grilled chicken for $2.99) Taco Salad MENUDO $11.99 Hang over no problem! FAJITAS FAJITAS $19.99 Sauteed bell peppers and onions with your choice of marinated steak or chicken. Includes sour cream, guacamole and homemade tortillas. ULTIMATE FAJITAS $22.99 Sauteed bell peppers and onions with chicken, steak and shrimp. Includes sour cream, guacamole and homemade tortillas. This dish Add rice and beans combo to any fajita $2.99 18% gratuity will be added to tables of 8 or more & checks over $200.00 Ultimate Fajitas
Molcajete OUR HOUSE SPECIALTY TACOS Here at Just Tacos Mexican Grill & Cantina each plate below comes with our specialty tortillas, spanish rice and refried beans for your enjoyment. CARNE ASADA $13.99 Charbroiled steak prepared "Sonora style". GRILLED CHICKEN $13.99 Marinated charbroiled chicken. BATTERED "ENSENADA STYLE" FISH OR SHRIMP $13.99 This is a must try... its like being back in Baja California enjoying your favorite taco. CARNITAS $15.99 The original Michuacán styled pork. MEXICAN BARBECUE "MOLE" PLATE $15.99 A traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico. Shredded chicken with exotic chocolate sauce. Fish Tacos SALSA VERDE PORK $16.99 Shredded baby back ribs on specialty Tomatillo sauce. BIRRIA PLATE $16.99 Chunks of beef marinated in our special sauce for hours then slowly cooked until it shreds. COMBINATION PLATE $17.99 Choose any of the following options to make a three taco combo; MOLCAJETE $22.99 Grilled steak, shrimp, and chicken on a bed of melted cheese, served Combination Add rice and beans for $2.99 Add fajita veggies for $2.99
Ultimate Tacos Wet-Ranchera Style ULTIMATE TACOS EL BURRITO STEAK or CHICKEN ULTIMATE TACO $11.99 beans, spanish rice, cheese, and guacamole. (add $1.99 for a wet burrito, choice of Ranchera or Tomatillo sauce) EL CALIFORNIA ULTIMATE TACO $12.99 le, and carne asada. (add $1.99 for a wet burrito, choice of Ranchera or Tomatillo sauce) - CHIMICHANGA BURRITO $12.99 color. (add $1.99 for a wet burrito, choice of Ranchera or Tomatillo sauce) BAJA STYLE ULTIMATE TACO $12.99 MEXICAN-AMERICAN HAMBURGER $11.99 100% Sirloin Beef, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole and our house specialty honey chipotle sauce with shoestring fries. *Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. CARNE ASADA FRIES $12.99 California style shoestring fries, smothered with melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo and topped with steak. THE 5LBS CHALLENGE EL DIABLO BURRITO $55.00 this meal is on us ask your server for more details.
Chile Rellenos TRADITIONAL MEXICAN ENTREES TAMALES - MAMA S SPECIALTY $17.99 Two shredded chicken tamales served with rice and beans. Mama recommends them wet with our Ranchera sauce. choice of Ranchera or Tomatillo Sauce. CHEESE ENCHILADA PLATE $11.99 choice of Ranchera or Tomatillo Sauce. CHICKEN ENCHILADAS $14.99 choice of Ranchera or Tomatillo sauce. CHILE RELLENOS $16.99 Served with spanish rice and beans. (add shredded chicken $1.99) Enchilada TAKE A TOUR OF MEXICO COMBO PLATE #1 $17.99 Two enchiladas and one tamale served with spanish rice and beans. COMBO PLATE #2 $18.99 One chile relleno and two tamales served with spanish rice and beans. Combo #2 18% gratuity will be added to tables of 8 or more & checks over $200.00
Sarandiado TOUR OF THE SEA TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP $13.99 Shrimp marinated in Tequila and sauteed with fresh squeezed lime, butter and garlic. Served with rice. GRILLED FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS $14.99 Comes with beans and rice. SARANDIADO FISH $18.99 Deep fried seasoned tilapia, simple but a house favorite. FISH FILLET-VERACRUZ STYLE $16.99 Seasoned with a blend of house spices topped with our house BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP $16.99 Can t go wrong with bacon and shrimp! This plate is served with spanish rice and your choice of tortillas. SHRIMP TOSTADAS $13.99 Crunchy corn tortillas topped with shrimp ceviche. SHRIMP FIESTA $17.99 A trio of chipotle, bacon and cheese wrapped and ensenada style shrimp. CHIPOTLE BUTTER SHRIMP $14.99 Jumbo shrimp sauteed with butter and chipotle served on a hot skillet. Served with your choice of tortillas. *Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness 18% gratuity will be added to tables of 8 or more & checks over $200.00
Nachos KIDS MENU TACO PLATE $6.99 One taco served with rice and beans. Your choice of chicken or steak. KIDS ENCHILADA $6.99 1 enchilada served with rice and beans. Your choice of chicken or steak and sauce (Ranchera or Tomatillo). MEXICAN PIZZA $7.99 6 Flour tortilla fried and smothered with melted cheese, and topped with your choice of chicken or steak. SMALL NACHOS $7.99 Tortilla chips smothered with shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, refried beans, and pico de gallo salsa. KIDS CARNE ASADA FRIES $7.99 California Style shoestring fries smothered with melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and topped with your choice of chicken or steak. KIDS BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO $6.99 DESSERTS FLAN $7.99 APPLE CHIMICHANGA $8.99 BUENUELOS $6.99 FRIED ICE CREAM $9.99 Flan A LA CARTE & SIDES Apple Chimichanga BEANS $2.99 RICE $2.99 TAMALE $6.99 CHILE RELLENO $6.99 TACO $5.99 SOUR CREAM.75 JALAPENO.50 SHREDDED CHEESE.75 GUACAMOLE.99 PICO DE GALLO SALSA.50