King and Queen Cantina Menu

1490 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
$$$ Breakfast restaurant
(4843 Reviews)

Welcome to King and Queen Cantina, a dynamic breakfast haven located in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy. The menu serves up a vibrant fusion of flavors that celebrates traditional and modern cuisine. Indulge in their Pinches Tacos, featuring heavenly Birria Tacos filled with guajillo-braised short rib, or try the delightful House Taco Selection that offers variety in every bite.

  • Korean Tacos: Tender roasted pork belly with zesty toppings.
  • Wannabe Vegan: Soy-glazed shishito peppers for a light crunch.
  • Tinga Taquitos: Crispy chicken-filled delights paired with zesty dips.

Each dish is meticulously prepared, showcasing an electrifying atmosphere adorned with colorful décor. Pair your meal with their famous strawberry jalapeño margarita for a refreshing twist. At King and Queen Cantina, every meal feels like a vibrant celebration!

Pinches Tacos

  • Birria Tacos

    Corn Tortillas, Melted Cheese, Guajillo-Braised Short Rib, Onion, Cilantro, w/ a Side of Habanero Sauce and Consome

    US$18.00
  • House Taco Selection

    1 Korean Taco, 1 Short Rib Mole Taco w/ Chocolate Tortilla, 1 Crispy Avocado Taco and 1 Surf & Turf Taco

    US$18.00
  • Korean Tacos

    Roasted Pork Belly w/ Chile-Soy Sauce, Serrano Sauce, Topped w/ Red Cabbage Slaw, Chopped Mango and Lime Crema

    US$15.00
  • Cueva Tacos

    Crispy Melted Cheese Flour Tortilla, Chipotle Shrimp, w/ Serrano Sauce, Lime Crema, Green Cabbage, Pico, Micro Cilantro and Red Radish, Ensenada Style

    US$16.00
  • Steak Tacos

    Crispy Melted Cheese Flour Tortilla, Chipotle Steak, Topped w/ Lime Crema, Serrano Sauce, Ensenada Style

    US$15.00
  • Surf & Turf Tacos

    Crispy Melted Cheese Flour Tortilla, Shrimp & Steak, Topped w/ Serrano Sauce, Chipotle Sauce, Lime Crema, Pico, Micro Cilantro and Red Radish, Ensenada Style

    US$16.00
  • Mr. Tempo Taco

    Crispy Melted Cheese Flour Tortilla, Anaheim Chili Pepper Stuffed w/ Cheese, Shrimp and Pork Belly, Topped w/ Avocado and Cilantro Sauce

    US$18.00
  • Grilled Tuna Tacos

    Grilled Tuna, Topped w/ Guacamole, Pico, Red Radish, Chipotle Aioli and Micro Cilantro, Served on A Flour Tortilla

    US$18.00
  • Uber Tacos

    Grilled Octopus Served on A Flour Tortilla, Topped w/ Guacamole, Pico, Chipotle Mayo, Red Radish and Micro Cilantro

    US$18.00
  • VIP Tacos*

    1 Uber Taco, 1 Cueva Taco, 1 Mr. Tempo Taco, 1 Grilled Tuna Taco

    US$20.00
  • Bone Marrow Tacos

    Bone Marrow Topped w/ Asada, Melted Cheese, Chimichurri Sauce, Grilled Onions, Avocado Purée, Served w/ Flour Tortillas and a Side of Roasted Sauce

    US$18.00
  • Fish Tacos Ensenada Style

    Beer Battered Fish, Corn Tortilla, Pickled Cabbage, Pico, Kimchi Aioli, Sriracha Lime Sauce and Micro Cilantro

    US$15.00
  • Tacos Gobernador

    Crispy Melted Cheese Corn Tortilla w/ Shrimp Machaca, Chipotle Aioli, Salsa Quemada Garnished w/ Micro Cilantro and Pecorino Cheese

    US$15.00
  • Taco Naco

    Crispy Melted Cheese Flour Tortilla w/ Costa Azul Shrimp, Chipotle Aioli, Lime Crema, Serrano Sauce, Topped w/ Pico, Red Radish and Micro Cilantro

    US$16.00
  • Hot Cheetos Taco

    Crispy Melted Cheese Flour Tortilla, Asada, Cheetos Flamin Hot, Chipotle Aioli, Lime Crema, Topped w/ Serrano Sauce, Red Radish and Micro Cilantro

    US$16.00
  • Short Rib Mole Tacos

    Braised Short Rib Mole on A Chocolate Tortilla with Lime Crema, Fried Carrots, Pickled Onions, Cauliflower, Topped with Micro Cilantro

    US$16.00

Wannabe Vegan

  • Shishito Peppers

    Soy Glazed, Malted Salt, Lime Crema

    US$10.00
  • Crispy Avocado Tacos

    Beer Battered Avocado, Queso Fresco, Chipotle Aioli, Pickled Carrots and Micro Cilantro, Served on a Sweet Potato Tortilla

    US$16.00
  • Roasted Veggies Tacos

    Soyrizo, Pinto Beans, Roasted Veggies, Topped w/ Avocado Puree, Chimichurri Sauce and Micro Cilantro, Served on a Sweet Potato Tortilla

    US$16.00
  • Tacos de La Sierra

    Grilled Tacos Stuffed w/ Beans, Soyrizo, Queso Fresco, Topped w/ Pickled Onions, Pecorino Cheese, Red Radish and Micro Cilantro, Served w/ a Side of Refried Beans, Lime Crema, Chipotle Aioli and Serrano Sauce

    US$14.00
  • Enchiladas Veggies

    Corn Tortilla, Tomatillo Sauce, Roasted Veggies, Black Sesame Seeds, Topped w/ Cheese and Lime Crema

    US$14.00
  • Enchiladas Cheese

    Corn Tortilla, Tomatillo Sauce, Cheese, Black Sesame Seeds, Topped w/ Lime Crema

    US$15.00
  • Veggie Queso Bake

    Roasted Veggies Marinated in Tomatillo Sauce, Topped with Mozzarella Cheese

    US$13.00

Chingon

  • Tinga Taquitos

    Chx Filled Taquitos, Topped w/ Pickled Onions and Pecorino Cheese, Served w/ Lime Crema, Serrano Sauce and Chipotle Aioli

    US$14.00
  • Pork Belly Bites

    Pork Belly, Served w/ Honey Sriracha Sauce and Corn Tortillas

    US$14.00
  • Tuna Tostada*

    Marinated Tuna, Guacamole, Salsa Negra, Chipotle Aioli, Red Onions, Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Micro Cilantro and Red Radish Served w/ Tostadas

    US$18.00
  • Hot Cheetos Fries

    Mozzarella, Pecorino and Cheddar, Pickled Onions, Topped w/ Hot Cheetos, Fried Egg and Chipotle Aioli

    US$10.00
  • Guacamole & Chips
    US$14.00
  • Dirty Fries*

    Mozzarella, Pecorino, Cheddar, Pickled Onions, Green Onions, Fried Egg, Chipotle Aioli

    US$11.00
  • Deconstructive Quesadilla

    Side Flour Tortillas, Cheddar, Pico, Cabbage, Chimichurri Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Guacamole and Your Choice of Asada, Chx, Pork Belly, Veggies, Soyrizo

    US$16.00
  • Pow Pow Wings

    Chipotle Sauce, Micro Cilantro

    US$13.00
  • Enchiladas

    Corn Tortillas, Tomatillo Sauce, Black Sesame Seeds, Lime Crema and your Choice of Cheese, Chx, Veggies, Shrimp (+$2)

    US$13.00
  • Nachos Gordo

    Tomatillo Cream, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Cheddar, Jalapeños, Pico, Avocado Purée, Pinto Beans and Your Choice of Asada, Chx, Pork Belly, Veggies, Soyrizo

    US$16.00
  • Mucho Loco Fries

    Tomatillo Cream, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Cheddar, Jalapeños, Pico, Avocado Purée, Pinto Beans and Your Choice of Asada, Chx, Pork Belly, Veggies, Soyrizo

    US$16.00
  • Pork Belly & Octopus

    Guajillo Octopus, Pork Belly, Served w/ Avocado Purée Ponzu, Red Radish and Pomegranate Seeds

    US$18.00

#Saz

  • The Most Expensive Burger (Tomahawk Prime)*

    Brioche bun, tomahawk, bacon, roasted bell pepper, grilled pineapple, lto, bone marrow, shishito pepper served w/ regular or espy fries

    US$125.00
  • Tempo Burger*

    Brioche Bun, 2 Beef Chuck Patty, Pork Belly, Shishito Peppers, LTO, Cheddar Cheese, Fried Egg, Bone Marrow, Served w/ Regular Fries or Espy Fries

    US$22.00
  • Pressed Burger*

    Brioche Bun, Beef Chuck Patty, Garlic Aioli, Guac, Pico, Melted Cheese, Served w/ Fries

    US$14.00

Burritos

  • Wet Burrito

    Flour Tortilla, Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Pico, Lime Cream & Guac, Topped w/ Enchilada Sauce & Melterd Cheese. Choice of Chx / Asada / Pork Belly / Mole Short Rib / Soyrizo & Roasted Veggies (Doesn't Come w/ Fries)

    US$16.00
  • Asada

    Rice, Beans, Asada, Pico, Lime Crema, Guacamole, Wrapped in Flour Tortilla w/ Cheese

    US$15.00
  • Hippie

    Beans, Rice, Pico, Roasted Salsa, Guacamole, Soyrizo, Wrapped in Flour Tortilla

    US$14.00
  • Surf & Turf

    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Cheese Stuffed, Carne Asada, Cabbage, Pico, Lime Crema, Chipotle Aioli, Serrano Sauce, Wrapped in Flour Tortilla

    US$18.00
  • California Burrito

    Fries, Salsa, Cheese, Guacamole, Lime Crema, Pico, Your Choice of Chx, Asada, Pork Belly, Veggies, Soyrizo, Mole Short Rib

    US$16.00

Del Mar

  • Aguachiles*

    Shrimp Cooked in Lime Juice, Red Onion, Serrano, Cilantro, Cucumber, Served w/ Avocado, Garlic Aioli and Tostadas, Your Choice: Chamoy, Tamarindo, Negro, Mango Habanero, Traditional Verde

    US$16.00
  • Ceviche Trio*

    Verde Fish Ceviche, Rojo Clamato Shrimp Ceviche and Habanero Veggie Ceviche, Served w/ Chipotle Aioli, Lime Crema and Side of Tostadas

    US$18.00
  • Tuna Tostada*

    Marinated Tuna, Guacamole, Salsa Negra, Chipotle Aioli, Red Onions, Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Micro Cilantro and Red Radish Served w/ Tostadas

    US$18.00
  • Camarones Diablo

    Sauteed Shrimp, Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, Roasted Garlic in Spicy Cream Sauce Served w/ Tostadas

    US$16.00
  • Cucarachos

    Crispy Shrimp, Garlic Chipotle and Butter Sauce

    US$12.00
  • Camarones Zarandeados

    Sauteed Shrimp in Adobo Marinade, Roasted Veggies, Chimichurri Sauce, Topped w/ Red Radish, Micro Cilantro, Served with Salsa and Tostada

    US$18.00
  • Costa Azul

    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Stuffed w/ Cheese, Served w/ a Side of Honey Sriracha Sauce and Sambal Aioli

    US$16.00
  • Seafood Rice

    Saffron Rice, Octopus, Shrimp, Calamari, Green Onions, Tomato, Chipotle Aioli, Red Crushed Pepper and Shallots

    US$20.00
  • Grilled Octopus

    Avocado Purée, Cheery Tomatoes, Pomegranate Seeds, Mixed Greens, Lime Crema and Achiote Sauce

    US$18.00
  • Fresh Oysters (3)*
    US$9.00
  • Stuffed Oysters (3)*

    Stuffed w/ Shrimp Ceviche, Chipotle Aioli, Lime Crema, Serrano Sauce and Avocado

    US$12.00

Ensaladas

  • Fresh Berry Salad

    Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Strawberry, Pomegranate Seeds, Tomato Vinaigrette

    US$14.00
  • Grilled Caesar Salad*

    Romaine Heart, Parmesan Croutons, Pecorino Cheese

    US$16.00
  • Blue Cheese Salad

    Mixed greens, pears, apples, candied pecans, mango vinaigrette

    US$14.00

Asados

  • Tomahawk (USDA Prime)*

    Tomahawk Steak Served w/ Beans, Guacamole, Salsa, Grilled Nopal, Grilled Onions, Tomatoes and Chiles Toreados and Tortillas

    US$140.00
  • New York (USDA Prime)*

    18 Oz New York, Served w/ Beans, Guacamole, Salsa, Grilled Nopal, Grilled Onions, Tomatoes and Chiles Toreados and Tortillas

    US$80.00
  • Carne Asada*

    Grilled Steak, Pinto Beans, Grilled Nopales, Guacamole, Cheese Enchilada, Pico, Served w/ Corn Tortillas

    US$26.00
  • Grilled Chicken

    Grilled Chx Breast, Served w/ Saffron Rice, Roasted Veggies, Avocado Puree, Lime Crema, Achiote Sauce, Pesto and Micro Cilantro

    US$18.00
  • Mayan Grilled Salmon

    Fresh Grilled Salmon, Served w/ Saffron Rice, Roasted Veggies, Grilled Pineapple, Guajillo Achiote Sauce, Avocado Puree and Lime Crema

    US$20.00

Japamex Sushi

  • Mr. Tempo Vip*

    Shrimp Tempura, Cream Cheese, Crab Meat, Salmon, Avocado, Tuna in Seaweed and Rice Topped w/ Octopus, Shrimp, Spicy Crab, Cilantro Dressing, Chipotle Aioli and Eel Sauce

    US$22.00
  • Crunchy Roll*

    Avocado, Cucumber, Crab Meat and Shrimp Tempura, Wrapped in Seaweed and Rice, Topped w/ Tempura Crumbs, Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce

    US$14.00
  • Ensenada Lemon Roll*

    Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Cream Cheese, Wrapped in Seaweed and Rice, Topped w/ Spicy Tuna, Lemon and Eel Sauce

    US$18.00
  • Don't Touch Me, Eat Me

    Shrimp Tempura, Crab, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Cucumber, Wrapped in Seaweed and Rice, Topped with Spicy Tuna & Salmon, Green Onions, Eel Sauce, Lemon and Spicy Mayo

    US$22.00
  • Diablo Roll*

    Avocado, Cucumber, Crab Meat and Shrimp Tempura, Wrapped in Seaweed and Rice, Topped w/ Spicy Tuna and Crispy Onions

    US$18.00
  • Hot Cheetos Roll*

    Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber, Crab Meat, Wrapped in Seaweed and Rice Topped Cream Cheese w/ Cheetos Flamin Hot, Spicy Mayo, Tapatio Sauce and Eel Sauce

    US$19.00

Sides

  • Chips & Salsa
    US$6.00
  • Fries
    US$5.00
  • Espy Fries

    Parsley, Garlic, Serrano Peppers

    US$6.00
  • Rice & Beans
    US$6.00
  • Grilled Nopales
    US$3.00
  • Chiles Toreados
    US$3.00
  • Roasted Veggies
    US$6.00
  • Habanero Slaw
    US$3.00
  • Guacamole
    US$4.00
  • Tortillas
    US$2.00
  • Tostadas
    US$2.00