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Signature plates · Carlsbad

Plato de la Casa

The house plate: pick one of six proteins and build tacos at the table.

$25.99

Your choice of carnitas, birria, pollo, carne asada, shrimp or fish, served with beans, rice, fried green onion, jalapeño and tortillas.

Plato de la Casa with grilled meat, rice, salsa fresca and warm tortillas

Plato de la Casa means "plate of the house," and it's our answer for anyone who wants a full sit-down meal: your choice of protein with everything you need to build tacos at the table.

What's in it

Start by choosing one protein:

  • Carnitas
  • Birria
  • Pollo
  • Carne asada
  • Shrimp
  • Fish

It arrives with beans, rice, fried green onion, jalapeño and tortillas. The Plato de la Casa is $25.99.

How to order it

If you already have a favorite taco, pick that protein and enjoy it in a bigger format. First visit? Carne asada and birria deliver big, savory flavor, while shrimp or fish lean lighter and more coastal. Build each taco as you go, adding a little rice, beans, jalapeño and fried green onion to every bite. Torn between the plate and a round of tacos? The plate focuses on one protein you love; tacos let you mix and match.

Make it a night

The plate is a natural centerpiece for dinner with friends. Start with Guacamole, order a Casero Margarita, and finish with churros. It's especially good on the covered patio, where string lights and heaters keep evenings comfortable. Reserve an indoor or patio table on our reservations page, or compare it with Maria's Fajita Plate ($27.99) on the full menu.

Good to know

Plato de la Casa: common questions

What proteins can I choose for the Plato de la Casa?

Choose carnitas, birria, pollo, carne asada, shrimp or fish. Every Plato de la Casa ($25.99) comes with beans, rice, fried green onion, jalapeño and tortillas.

What's the difference between the Plato de la Casa and Maria's Fajita Plate?

The Plato de la Casa ($25.99) offers six protein choices with beans, rice, fried green onion, jalapeño and tortillas. Maria's Fajita Plate ($27.99) offers pollo, carne asada or shrimp with a fajita mix of onions and red and yellow peppers, plus beans, rice, tortillas and crema.

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