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  • 117 W Plaza St , Solana Beach
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Our Menu

AppetizersSoup and SaladWingsSandwiches and MorePlatesDessertsKids MenuHappy HourDaily Specials

*NOTICE* We do not accept Apple/Google Pay Please let us know before you order if you need split checks . We will split it up to 3 ways. Thanks.

Appetizers

Chicken Egg Rolls photo

Chicken Egg Rolls

Homemade with chicken, cabbage, cilantro, serrano peppers, carrots and cream cheese; served with wasabi vinaigrette

Marinated Steak Tips

Angus beef tips, garlic marinade, grilled onions and mushrooms; served with garlic toast and cajun aioli
Queso Fundido with Spicy Beef photo

Queso Fundido with Spicy Beef

Ground beef, queso and pico de gallo; served with tortilla chips

Shrimp and Mahi Ceviche

Fresh made ceviche served with avocado and tortilla chips

Coconut Shrimp

House battered coconut shrimp served with sweet chili sauce

Skins

Idaho potato skins topped with shredded 3 cheese mix, applewood bacon bits and chives; served with ranch dressing

Hummus Duo

Roasted red pepper hummus & basil hummus; served with pita bread, carrots, celery & sliced cucumber

Basket of Fries or Tots or Both

Add chili, cheese and onions +$4
Poke Bowl photo

Poke Bowl

Ahi poke served with diced avocado, sautéed edamame, coconut rice, marinated cabbage, carrots and homemade wonton chips

Stuffed Veggie and Black Bean Quesadilla

Overstuffed tomato basil flour tortilla filled with peppers, onions, diced tomato & black beans, mixed with melted cheddar jack. Add protein +$5/7/9

Chips & Salsa

Fresh made chips served with our roasted tomato salsa. Add guacamole or Jalapeño Cream Sauce +$5

Carne Asada Fries

Chili Cheese Fries

Soup and Salads

Make any salad a wrap +$2; Add protein (chicken, steak, carnitas, carne asada, shrimp, mahi, salmon, veggie black bean) +$5/7/9

Homemade Tortilla Soup photo

Homemade Tortilla Soup

Slow cooked (slightly spicy) broth and veggies, topped with grilled chicken, sliced avocado, tortilla strips and pico de gallo (only available in a large bowl)

Chili Bowl

Housemade chili with beans, diced steak, and ground beef. Topped with cheese and onions. Served with tortilla chips
BBQ Baja Chicken Salad photo

BBQ Baja Chicken Salad

Salad mix, cabbage, diced tomato, roasted corn, cilantro, diced onion, black beans, mixed cheese, ranch dressing, grilled chicken, BBQ sauce and tortilla strips

Mahi Salad

Fresh lettuce, shredded carrots, edamame, marinated grilled maki, grilled veggies, mango salsa, wasabi vinaigrette and wonton strips
Grilled Mexican Caesar Salad photo

Grilled Mexican Caesar Salad

Blackened chicken, grilled romaine, tomato, parmesan, avocado caesar dressing, topped with fried shallots

Cobb Salad

Mixed greens, carrots, bacon, ham, bleu cheese crumbles, cucumber, hard boiled egg and tomatoes tossed in bleu cheese dressing. Add protein +$5/$7(seafood options)
Salmon Salad photo

Salmon Salad

Spring mix, strawberries, blackberries, onion, corn, mango salsa, edamame, and lemon basil vinaigrette. Choose simply grilled, blackened or chipotle glazed.

House Chopped Caesar

House Salad

Dressings

Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Wasabi Vinaigrette, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette, Pineapple Ginger Vinaigrette, Avocado Caesar

Wings

Served with carrots, celery and ranch *Extra Sauces +$0.50

Wings photo

Wings

Wing of the Season

Lemon Pepper (Dry)

Zesty citrus and pepper
Old Bay (Dry) photo

Old Bay (Dry)

A classic Baltimore favorite

Jerk (Mild)

Dry Caribbean rub

Cali Style BBQ (Mild)

House made sweet BBQ

Sweet Flame (Medium)

Honey mustard meets sriracha
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Buffalo (Medium)

East coast staple made with Frank's Red Hot topped with Parmesan cheese (No cheese upon request)

Honey Teriyaki (Medium)

Sweet Asian influence with a hint of 3 peppers

Sweet Chili (Medium)

Sweet mixture of chili peppers and garlic

Sriracha Ranch (Medium)

Our house made ranch sauce infused with Sriracha hot sauce

Mango Habanero (Hot)

Perfect combo of sweet and spicy

Dante's Inferno (Hot)

Garlic infused sriracha based hot sauce

Habanero BBQ (Extra Hot)

The King of Hot meets our house BBQ
Kung Pao (Medium) photo

Kung Pao (Medium)

Kung Pao (no peanuts)

Sandwiches and More

Served with one side: fries, tater tots, kettle chips, mac salad, coleslaw Sub Salad +$2

Burger of the Season

Pillbox Burger photo

Pillbox Burger

Seasoned angus beef, choice of cheese (cheddar, American, Swiss or pepper jack), Tavern sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun (sub black bean patty or turkey patty) |||Add bacon or avocado +$2|||
Munster Veggie Burger photo

Munster Veggie Burger

House made black bean patty, Munster cheese, basil hummus, spinach, fajita veggies, grilled portobello mushroom, sliced avocado, drizzle of sun-dried tomato pesto on a brioche bun
Blackened Chicken Club photo

Blackened Chicken Club

Blackened grilled chicken breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and cajun aioli on grilled multi-grain bread
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Pulled Pork Sandwich

Slow roasted pulled pork tossed in our house made Cali Style BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw and onion rings on a brioche bun
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Tri-Tip Dip Philly

Slow roasted tri-tip, cheese, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms on an amoroso roll served with rosemary au jus

All Day Burrito

Eggs, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, tater tots and your choice of protein: bacon, sausage, steak, carne asada, chicken, carnitas or veggie black bean patty. Add avocado +$3
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Chicken Tenders

Chicken breast tenders served with fries and a side of ranch. Toss in your favorite sauce +$1

Tuna Melt

Housemade tuna salad, tomato, and Swiss cheese on grilled sourdough

Plates

Beer Battered Fish and Chips photo

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Fresh beer battered cod served with slaw, house fries and tarter sauce
Pillbox Plate photo

Pillbox Plate

Teriyaki chicken served with macaroni salad, coconut jalapeño cilantro rice and a house salad
Taco Plate photo

Taco Plate

Two tacos with choice of protein (grilled marinated Mahi, fried cod, steak, chicken, carnitas, carne asada, shrimp, al pastor, or veggie black bean) with fresh pico de gallo, shredded cheese, house white sauce and cabbage on corn tortillas. Served with house tortilla chips & salsa

Birria Taco Plate

Two specialty stewed beef tacos with cheese, onions, and cilantro with a side of consume. Served with rice and beans
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Shrimp al Mezcal

Think "Mexican style gumbo" with jumbo shrimp, mushrooms and fajita veggies in Chef's special mezcal sauce served with our jalapeño cilantro rice. "SO GOOD!"

Rice Bowl

Coconut cilantro jalapeño rice topped with fresh steamed veggies drizzled with our housemate honey teriyaki sauce. Add chicken, steak, carnitas, veggie black bean patty, or carne asada +$5||| Add mahi, salmon, or shrimp +$7
Rib Plate photo

Rib Plate

Half rack of ribs smothered in our Cali-Style BBQ sauce; served with housemade baked beans and macaroni salad.

Desserts

Fried Ice Cream photo

Fried Ice Cream

Granola crusted vanilla ice cream, fried and served in a brown sugar and cinnamon flour tortilla shell, drizzled with honey and topped with whipped cream
Mud Pie photo

Mud Pie

House made Mud Pie with Oreo cookie crumbles, coffee ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce

Kids Menu

Served with Fries $9

Choice of:

Chicken Tenders photo

Chicken Tenders

Grilled Cheese

Kids Sliders

Cheese Quesadilla

Mini Corn Dogs photo

Mini Corn Dogs

Cold Tuna Sandwich

$8.00

Holidays excluded

Happy Hour

Monday thru Friday 3pm-6pm (Holidays Excluded)

Gringo Tacos photo

Gringo Tacos

$7.00/2 Tacos
Seasoned ground beef, mixed cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream in a hard shell
Ahi Poke Tacos photo

Ahi Poke Tacos

$9.00/2 Tacos
Spicy ahi poke served in a fried wonton shell with slaw and poke sauce
Street Tacos photo

Street Tacos

$8.00/3 Tacos
Choice of one protein: carne asada, chicken, al pastor, or carnitas on mini corn tortillas with minced onions, cilantro, fresh lime and a side of salsa

Pulled Pork Sliders

$8.00/2 Sliders
Two sliders topped with coleslaw

Draft Beer

$2 off draft beer. Choose from rotating tap list of 10 local beers

Barone Fini

$9.00
Pinot Grigio (Italy)

Malbec

$9.00/Gls
Mendoza

Sea Sun Pinot Noir

$9.00/Gls
California

$6 Shots

$6.00
Choose between Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey or Corazon Blanco Tequila

Daily Specials

Monday

$17.00
Burger and Beer: Pillbox burger and Coors Light or Stone Buenaveza. Upgrade to any premium draft beer +$3

Tuesday

Taco Tuesday: $5 steak, chicken, carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, or veggie black bean || $6 fried cod or birria || $7 grilled mahi or shrimp

Wednesday

Wing Wednesday: 15% off chicken wings

Thursday

$17.00
Chef’s Sandwich of the Day

Friday-Sunday

Mac and Cheese (Rotating options)
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