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Esmeralda's 2.0 The Best Mexican Restaurant In Eureka

328 Grotto St, Eureka, CA
Lunch Favorites - Til 4PM
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Lunch Favorites - Til 4PM

The 5·6·7 Fiesta Menu

  • $5 Street Taco Fiesta Plate

    2 soft tacos topped with onions cilantro & salsa, with rice & beans on side. This special is Every Day until 4pm
    $5.00
  • $6 Crunchy Taco Plate

    1 crispy taco with your choice of protein, topped with lettuce, cheese, and tomato. Served with rice and beans. Available every day until 4 PM.
    $6.00
  • $7 Enchilada Plate

    1 enchilada with your choice of protein and red or green salsa, topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans. Available every day until 4 PM.
    $7.00

BOGO Burrito Deal

Every day until 4 PM, buy a burrito and drink, and your lunch buddy gets a burrito and drink FREE. Must use promo code at checkout.
  • Build-A-Burrito

    We are happy to provide this option for you to personalize what you would like in your burrito to make it as unique as you!
    $11.00
  • Bean Cheese Burrito

    $7.95
  • Bean Rice Cheese Burrito

    $8.95
  • Ranchero Burrito

    A hearty wet-style burrito filled with Mexican rice, creamy refried beans and your choice of seasoned protein, wrapped in a warm homemade tortilla and smothered in our rich red enchilada ranchero sauce, finished with melted cheese on top. Served with a fresh garnish of shredded lettuce, cool sour cream and chunky house-made guacamole, with the option to add cheese inside for extra flavor. Made from scratch at Esmeralda's 2.0, Eureka's home for authentic Mexican food.
    $12.95
  • Super Burrito

    A hearty burrito rolled in a homemade flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of seasoned protein, melted cheese, vegan refried beans, Mexican rice, crisp lettuce and cool sour cream. Top it off with house-made guacamole or rich queso for the full experience. Built fresh to order at Esmeralda's 2.0, Eureka's favorite Mexican restaurant.
    $11.00
  • Border Burrito

    A hearty burrito filled with Mexican rice, creamy refried beans and your choice of seasoned protein, wrapped in a warm homemade tortilla and smothered in our bright tangy green salsa verde, finished with melted cheese on top. Served with a fresh garnish of shredded lettuce, cool sour cream and chunky house-made guacamole, with the option to add cheese inside for an even richer flavor. Made from scratch at Esmeralda's 2.0, Eureka's home for authentic Mexican food.
    $12.95
  • Burrito Bowl

    $11.95
  • California Burrito

    Flour Tortilla, Carne Asada, Steak Fries, Cheese, Sour Cream.
    $12.95
  • Fajita Burrito

    Flour Tortilla, Chicken Or Beef, Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Onions, Rice, Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole.
    $14.95
  • Shrimp Burrito

    Large Flour Tortilla, Tiger Prawns, Beans, Rice, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato.
    $18.95

Food

Quesadillas

  • The Birria

    Chile-braised beef and molten cheese, griddled crisp in the chile fat. Served with consommé for dipping.
  • Camarones Calientes

    Grilled shrimp glazed in fiery diabla, melted into cheese and griddled crisp.
  • La Baja

    Garlic butter shrimp, fresh pico and melted cheese in a garlic-brushed tortilla. Griddled golden.
  • Shroom & Bloom

    Spinach and deep-browned mushrooms wrapped in molten cheese, griddled until the tortilla blisters.
  • The Chicken Fajita

    Grilled chicken with mixed onions and bell peppers, melted into cheese and griddled crisp.
  • The Big Cheese

    Mexican cheese melted edge to edge, pressed on the flat top until golden and blistered. Nothing else. Nothing missing.
  • La Tinga

    Smoky chipotle chicken melted into cheese and griddled crisp.
  • Savory Chile Verde Pork

    Carnitas simmered in tangy salsa verde, melted into cheese and griddled crisp.

Family Meal Deals

  • Family Enchilada Meal Deal

    12 Enchiladas, Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa — Enough to Feed 4! Feed the whole table with our Family Enchilada Meal, built for sharing and packed with the authentic flavors Esmeralda’s is known for. You’ll get one dozen freshly rolled enchiladas, covered in your choice of our signature red or green enchilada sauce, made the traditional way and full of rich, comforting flavor. Every family meal also includes fluffy Spanish rice, creamy refried beans, and crispy tortilla chips served with our house-made salsa, giving you everything you need for a complete Mexican dinner in one order. Perfect for about four hungry people, this meal turns an ordinary dinner into a full Esmeralda’s feast at home — simple, satisfying, and made with the same authentic taste we serve right here in Eureka, California.
    $39.95
  • Family Special Crispy Tacos

    12 Hard-Shell Tacos, Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa — Enough to Feed 4 Enjoy a dozen crunchy hard-shell tacos filled with your favorite meat, made fresh and packed with the bold, satisfying flavors you expect from Esmeralda’s. Every order also includes two pints of fluffy Spanish rice, two pints of hearty beans, and a generous pile of crispy tortilla chips served with our house-made salsa, giving your table everything needed for a full family meal. Perfect for four to five hungry taco lovers, this spread brings everyone together for a simple, satisfying Mexican feast that’s made to share.
    $45.95
  • Family Street Taco Party Pack

    20 Street Tacos, Rice, Beans, Chips, Salsa & 4 Drinks — Enough to Feed 4 maybe more? Enjoy twenty street-style tacos topped with onion, cilantro, and fresh salsa, served the authentic way and packed with bold flavor in every bite. This bundle also includes two 16-oz portions of Spanish rice, two 16-oz portions of beans, plenty of crispy tortilla chips with our house-made salsa, and four refreshing house-made beverages, giving your table everything needed for a full Esmeralda’s feast. Perfect for four to five hungry guests, this taco spread is made for sharing. Choose up to two taco flavors — split into 10 tacos each — so everyone at the table gets something they love.
    $49.95
  • Quesabirria Family Party Pack

    12 QuesaBirria Tacos, Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa — Enough to Feed 4 Enjoy 12 cheesy QuesaBirria tacos filled with slow-braised beef, onion, cilantro, and fresh salsa, grilled until perfectly crispy and packed with rich, savory flavor. (Consommé broth not included.) Every order also includes two 16-oz portions of Spanish rice, two 16-oz portions of beans, plenty of crispy tortilla chips with our house-made salsa, and four refreshing house-made beverages, giving your table everything needed for a full Esmeralda’s feast. Perfect for 4–5 hungry guests, this meal brings the bold, authentic flavors of Esmeralda’s straight to your table and turns any dinner into a true Mexican family spread.
    $59.95

Starters

  • Super Nachos

    Platter of crispy house-fried tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese, creamy refried beans, fresh jalapeños, diced tomato, cool sour cream, and chunky house-made guacamole — topped with your choice of seasoned protein. Made fresh to order at Esmeralda's 2.0, Eureka's go-to spot for authentic Mexican food done right.
    $13.95
  • Loaded Fries

    Fries heaped with choice of meat, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes and jalapeños
    $13.95
  • Flautas

    Rolled tortillas fried to crunchy perfection, filled with your choice of meat and adorned with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole
    $11.95
  • Taquitos

    Crisp, rolled tacos filled with meat, then topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and cheese
    $11.95
  • Golden Corn Quesadilla Duo

    2 corn tortilla quesadillas seared until golden and stuffed with molten cheese.
    $7.95
  • Chips & Queso

    Freshly fried tortilla chips served with a silky queso dip
    $5.95
  • Chips & Guac

    House‑fried chips paired with rich, hand‑mashed guacamole
    $5.95
  • Chips & Salsa

    Crisp chips served with zesty salsa
    $4.95

$1 Tacos

$1 Tacos on soft dbl tortillas w/ meat or veg, onions, cilantro & salsa. Need 60, 180 or 300? No notice—event-size orders fast. Delivery to Arcata, McKinleyville & Fortuna for big orders.
  • 30pk - "$1 Taco Amigos Pack"

    Got a crowd? Stack up Packs. 60, 120, 180, 300+ tacos? Just repeat the item until you’re set. The Amigos Pack serves up street-style tacos on soft dbl tortillas w/ your meat or veg pick, finished w/ onion, cilantro & mild salsa. We crush big orders fast + fresh — proudly fueling all taco cravings. At Esmeralda’s, big taco energy is always welcome.
    $30.00
  • 20pk - "$1 Taco Super Pack"

    Our Super Pack brings you authentic street-style tacos, each one doubled up with two warm corn tortillas, your choice of delicious filling, and garnished with crisp onions, fresh cilantro, and a touch of mild salsa. Perfectly balanced and true to traditional flavor, these tacos are made to satisfy cravings big or small. Wondering if you need to call ahead for this many tacos? Absolutely not. Our kitchen is built for efficiency, and we proudly prepare even large quantities on demand. Whether it’s a last-minute lunch, game day snack, or office surprise, we’ve got you covered with no advance notice required. Order confidently—our team of taco experts loves making it happen fast.
    $20.00
  • 12pk - "$1 Taco Snack Pack

    Build your perfect taco lineup with Humboldt County’s favorite snack pack. Choose up to 3 flavorful fillings, and we’ll stack your box with 4 tacos of each flavor — a crave-worthy dozen made fresh right here in Eureka. From classic carnitas to premium birria or carne asada, this pack lets you mix, match, and munch your way to taco glory.
    $12.00
  • 6pk - "$1 Taco Mini Pack"

    Six tacos handcrafted for exploring multiple flavors, perfect for sharing or tasting
    $6.00
  • 3pk - "$1 Taco Chico Pack"

    A trio of street tacos bursting with flavor. Each taco is an invitation to sample a different taste
    $3.00
  • Soft Taco

    This taco is the same as the $1 Taco topped with onions cilantro and salsa but requires no purchase of a beverage.
    $2.95

Combo Plates

  • Soft Taco Plate

    3 Crispy Corn Tortillas, Choice Of Filling, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato.
    $14.95
  • Enchilada Plate

    3 Corn Tortillas, Choice Of Filling, Red Or Green Sauce.
    $15.95
  • Crispy Taco Plate

    3 Corn Tortillas, Choice Of Filling, Cilantro, Onions, Salsa, Lime.
    $16.95
  • Quesadilla Plate

    Flour Tortilla, Cheese. served with a side of rice and beans
    $17.95

House Specials

  • Quesa Birria w/ Consome

    Three birria tacos filled with slow-cooked beef and molten cheese, served with a rich dipping consomé
    $16.95
  • Carne Asada plate

    $29.95
  • Taco Salad

    Crispy Bowl-Shaped Flour Tortilla, Choice Of Filling,Beans, Rice, Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese.
    $12.95
  • Mexican Pizza

    Crispy Flour Tortilla, Choice Of Filling, Beans, Cheese, Tomato, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Jalapeños.
    $13.95
  • Tostada

    Crispy Corn Tortilla, Choice Of Filling, Beans, Rice, Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Cheese.
    $12.95
  • Flauta Fiesta PLate

    $17.95
  • Carnitas Especial

    Slow-braised pork simmered until fall-apart tender then roasted to crispy golden perfection, served with warm corn or flour tortillas, Mexican rice, creamy refried beans, fresh pico de gallo, chunky house-made guacamole, and a squeeze of lime. A true Michoacán-style classic made from scratch at Esmeralda's 2.0 in Eureka, CA.
    $16.95
  • Chimichanga

    A flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of seasoned protein, Mexican rice and creamy refried beans, then deep fried until the outside shatters into a crispy, golden, flaky crunch. Served with a fresh garnish of shredded lettuce, cool sour cream and chunky house-made guacamole. One of Eureka's most satisfying Mexican dishes, made from scratch and fried to order at Esmeralda's 2.0.
    $13.95

Burritos

  • Super Burrito

    A hearty burrito rolled in a homemade flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of seasoned protein, melted cheese, vegan refried beans, Mexican rice, crisp lettuce and cool sour cream. Top it off with house-made guacamole or rich queso for the full experience. Built fresh to order at Esmeralda's 2.0, Eureka's favorite Mexican restaurant.
    $11.00
  • Fajita Burrito

    Flour Tortilla, Chicken Or Beef, Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Onions, Rice, Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole.
    $14.95
  • California Burrito

    Flour Tortilla, Carne Asada, Steak Fries, Cheese, Sour Cream.
    $12.95
  • Border Burrito

    A hearty burrito filled with Mexican rice, creamy refried beans and your choice of seasoned protein, wrapped in a warm homemade tortilla and smothered in our bright tangy green salsa verde, finished with melted cheese on top. Served with a fresh garnish of shredded lettuce, cool sour cream and chunky house-made guacamole, with the option to add cheese inside for an even richer flavor. Made from scratch at Esmeralda's 2.0, Eureka's home for authentic Mexican food.
    $12.95
  • Ranchero Burrito

    A hearty wet-style burrito filled with Mexican rice, creamy refried beans and your choice of seasoned protein, wrapped in a warm homemade tortilla and smothered in our rich red enchilada ranchero sauce, finished with melted cheese on top. Served with a fresh garnish of shredded lettuce, cool sour cream and chunky house-made guacamole, with the option to add cheese inside for extra flavor. Made from scratch at Esmeralda's 2.0, Eureka's home for authentic Mexican food.
    $12.95
  • Build-A-Burrito

    We are happy to provide this option for you to personalize what you would like in your burrito to make it as unique as you!
    $11.00
  • Burrito-Bowl

    We are happy to provide this option for you to personalize what you would like in your burrito to make it as unique as you!
    $11.00
  • Bean Rice Cheese Burrito

    $8.95
  • Bean Cheese Burrito

    $7.95

From the Sea

  • Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

    These prawns are cooked in a rich garlic-butter sauce that fills the air before the plate even lands. The shrimp stay tender, and the garlic brings a warm, comforting flavor that feels honest and homemade. Paired with rice and beans, it’s the kind of dish that makes you slow down and enjoy every bite.
    $29.95
  • Shrimp Fajitas

    These shrimp fajitas are simple but full of flavor. The prawns cook hot and fast, staying juicy while the peppers and onions soften and pick up a gentle char. A touch of butter ties it all together. Wrapped in warm tortillas with rice and beans, it’s comfort food done in the best way.
    $32.95
  • Shrimp Burrito

    $18.95
  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Tiger Prawns, Tomato Juice, Ketchup, Lime Juice, Avocado, Onion, Cilantro,
    $23.95
  • Camarones a la Diabla

    Spicy Prawns, Diabla Sauce, Rice, Beans, Corn Or Flour Tortillas.
    $29.95
  • Ceviche Tostada

    Tostada, Tiger Prawns, Lime Juice, Onions, Cilantro, Avocado.
    $24.95
  • Shrimp Taco Meal

    $24.95
  • Steak, Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas

    This skillet arrives sizzling and grabs your attention right away. Steak, chicken, and shrimp cook with peppers and onions until everything is lightly charred and full of flavor. Each bite has a different mix, and that’s what makes it fun. It’s hearty, colorful, and feels like a classic done right.
    $29.95

Salsas, Dips & Sides

  • Queso Cheese Dip

  • Bean Dip

    $6.95
  • Guacamole

  • Pico de Gallo

  • Salsa

  • Chili Oil Salsa

  • Sour Cream

A La Carte

  • Rice & Beans

    Our Rice & Beans Combo includes two separate containers — one of freshly made Mexican Rice and one of our vegan refried beans. Our Mexican Rice (arroz rojo) is simmered in chicken stock and tomato juice for a rich, vibrant red flavor. The refried beans are slow-cooked, mashed, and seasoned, then finished in vegetable oil for a creamy, vegan-friendly texture. Perfect as a hearty side or to share with family and friends.
  • Tortilla

    $2.00
  • Crispy Taco

    A golden, crunchy hard shell taco filled with your choice of seasoned protein, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and melted cheese. A classic done right, made fresh to order at Esmeralda's 2.0 in Eureka, CA.
    $3.50
  • Enchilada

    $3.50
  • Side Of Cheese

    $3.50
  • Side Of Fries

    $4.50
  • Side Of Jalapeños

    $2.50
  • Side Of Lettuce

    $2.50
  • Side Of Limes

    $2.75
  • Beans

  • Rice


Drinks

Refrescos

  • Mangonada

    a Mexican frozen drink or dessert that combines sweet, tart, salty, and spicy flavors. Made with mango, lime juice, chamoy sauce, and chili-lime salt seasoning, & Tajin
    $7.95
  • Horchata

    $6.95
  • Classic Lemonade

    $5.95
  • Strawberry Lemonade

    $5.95
  • Blackberry Lemonade

    $5.95
  • Pineapple Lemonade

    $5.95
  • Cherry Lime Lemonade

    $5.95
  • Peach Lemonade

    $5.95
  • Mango Lemonade

    $5.95
  • Passion Fruit Lemonade

    $5.95

No-Notice Party-Ready Favorites

Feed the Fiesta

Ordering at the last minute is never a problem. Feeding crowds is what we do best, and our team moves fast to make sure the table stays full.
  • Quesabirria Party Box

    20 Quesabirria Tacos for this party size tray , DOES NOT COME WITH Consome
    $79.00
  • Street Taco Box (30 Pack)

    30 Street style tacos served with onion cilantro and salsa, GF
    $39.95
  • Beans (Feeds est 10)

    This Half Pan Of Beans Serves An Estimated Group Of 10. The beans are cooked and mashed until they form a thick paste, with the addition of spices, the beans are further cooked in vegetable oil. These beans are VEGAN
    $35.00
  • Rice (Feeds est 10)

    This Half Pan Of Rice Serves An Estimated Group Of 10. Mexican Rice, or arroz rojo, is a staple in Mexican cuisine! It is a red rice that is cooked in chicken stock and tomato juice, which gives it that beautiful red color.
    $35.00
  • Party Size Guacamole

  • Party Size Sour Cream

  • Party Size Pico De Gallo

  • Party Size Queso Dip

  • Party Size Chips

  • Party Size Salsa

    This is a 32 oz container, for use with chips this this is an estimated portion for 6-8 to share
    $9.95
  • 1 Dozen Crispy Tacos

    $27.00
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Burrito-Bowl

$11.00

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Esmeraldas Mexican Food Location and Hours

(707) 442-0887
328 Grotto St, Eureka, CA 95501
Closed • Opens Monday at 10:15AM
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