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Morena’s Mexican Cuisine is owned and operated by the Rosales family. They opened their first location in Rancho Mission Viejo in 2019. Since then have plans to open several more locations in Orange County and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers authentic Mexican food made with the freshest ingredients. We never use pre-made sauces, mixes, or frozen ingredients in our food. All of our cocktails are made with fresh ingredients like freshly muddled blackberries, organic agave and fresh lime juice. Lunch Specials: Our lunch menu also features tacos, burritos, huevos rancheros, chile relleno and more. All dishes are $12.99 from 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
What to Expect:
Enjoy a vibrant and delicious Easter brunch buffet featuring traditional Mexican favorites, brunch classics, and sweet holiday touches. Perfect for families and friends looking to celebrate in style.
Our extensive buffet setup includes around 16 chafing dishes filled with hot, freshly prepared selections, plus interactive chef stations and elegant dessert displays.
Buffet Highlights:
Eggs Benedict
Signature Chilaquiles with red & green sauce
Tamales
Chile Verde
Chile Negro
Mexican Rice and Refried Beans
Fresh Salad Bar with toppings & house-made dressings
Made-to-Order Omelette Station
Tri-Tip Roast Carving Station with au jus & chimichurri
Bananas Foster Station with warm rum sauce and vanilla ice cream
Flowing Chocolate Fountain with fruit, marshmallows, and assorted treats
House-made Desserts: tres leches, flan, conchas, and mini pastries
And much more!
Beverages Included:
Bottomless aguas frescas, coffee, and tea
Bottomless Mimosas – INCLUDED with the brunch buffet package (ages 21+)
Family Friendly:
Kids under 5 eat free
Children (ages 5–12): $14.99
Pricing:
Adults: $39.99
Children (5–12): $14.99
Kids under 5: Free
🎉 Reserve your table now on OpenTable — limited seating for this one-day-only celebration!
Speisekarte
Die Speisekarte von Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Lake Forest wurde zuletzt am 2025-02-03 aktualisiert.
Appetizers
Small plates to share.
Buffalo Wings17,00 $
Fried coated with traditional buffalo or BBQ sauce, fresh veggies, and ranch dip.
Calamari Rings17,00 $
Fried squid rings, buttermilk, and smoked chile seasoning.
Fish17,00 $
Shrimp19,00 $
Octopus19,00 $
Ceviche16,00 $
Citrus marinated fresh fish or shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
Esquites6,00 $
Grilled corn, prepared with tajin, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese.
Flautas de Camaron19,00 $
Flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, roasted corn, jack cheese, mango salsa, crema fresca, and cotija cheese.
Flautas de Pollo15,00 $
Flour tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
Guacamole Del Mexico13,00 $
Hass avocado, cilantro, serrano chiles, tomatoes, onion, and fresh lime juice. Served with tostaditas.
Morena's Platter28,00 $
Chicken or Beef crispy taquitos, cheese quesadilla, nachos, buffalo wings and Beef or Chicken flautas. Served with guacamole, Pico de Gallo, sour cream and cotija cheese.
Nachos13,00 $
Fresh corn tortilla chips, jack cheese, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and salsa fresca.
Carnitas4,00 $
Chicken5,00 $
Steak7,00 $
Shrimp7,00 $
Quesadilla12,00 $
Flour tortilla, jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
Carnitas5,00 $
Chicken6,00 $
Steak8,00 $
Shrimp8,00 $
Quesadilla de Vegetables17,00 $
Flour spinach tortilla, jack cheese, mushrooms, shredded squash, baby arugula, guacamole, and sour cream.
Queso Fundido15,00 $
Jack cheese, chorizo, pasilla chiles, mushrooms, and onions.
Shrimp Cocktail18,00 $
Cooked shrimp, served with tomato juice, avocado saltine crackers, and tostadas.
Taquitos14,00 $
Two crispy taquitos filled with shredded Chicken or Beef, sour cream, lettuce, jack cheese, and pico de gallo, served with guacamole.
Soups & Salads
Hot soup for a cold day, or a light salad that's filling and healthy.
Caesar Salad13,00 $
Hearts of romaine lettuce toasted with pepita cilantro dressing, cotija cheese, and corn croutons.
Chicken6,00 $
Steak9,00 $
Grill Blackened Shrimp10,00 $
Classic Tortilla Soup9,00 $
Shredded chicken, fresh tomato, zucchini, and yellow squash in a savory chicken lime broth with fresh avocado, tortilla strips, and jack cheese.
Cup9,00 $
Bowl15,00 $
Cobb Kale Salad18,00 $
Baby kale roasted corn, salsa fresca, avocado, boiled egg, fresh cheese, grilled natural chicken, herbs, and lime vinaigrette.
Fajita Salad20,00 $
Romaine hearts lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, jack cheese, roasted corn, and ranch herb vinaigrette.
Chicken20,00 $
Steak22,00 $
Shrimp23,00 $
Combo34,00 $
Grilled Romaine Salmon Salad24,00 $
Grilled natural salmon and grilled romaine hearts, pico de gallo, roasted corn, fresh cheese, corn chips, croutons, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Morena's Side Salad13,00 $
Organic baby greens, candied pecans, sliced pear, and cotija cheese, tossed with red wine vinaigrette.
Chicken6,00 $
Steak8,00 $
Grilled Blackened Shrimp9,00 $
Tostada Salad19,00 $
Grilled Chicken19,00 $
Grilled Steak21,00 $
Grilled Blackened Shrimp23,00 $
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce
Toasted with pepita cilantro dressing, cotija cheese, and corn croutons.
Seafood Specials
From sea to your plate.
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo32,00 $
White Mexican prawns sautéed poblano chili, red onion, chardonnay, garlic butter sauce, rice, and refried beans.
Camarones Ala La Diabla32,00 $
White Mexican prawns sautéed with spicy salsa. Served with white rice and sauteed vegetables.
Angus skirt steak and sautéed shrimp. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, fresh guacamole, and warm tortillas.
Chicken Milanesa24,00 $
Panko-crusted grilled chicken with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Salmon Veracruzano30,00 $
Grilled natural salmon with Veracruz sauce, olive oil, capers, tomatoes, onion, green olives, fresh herbs, Baja rice, and vegetables.
Steak Al Patron32,00 $
Angus 10 oz steak with sherry chipotle cream sauce, grilled onions, mushrooms, topped with cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Combinations de Mexico
Cheese Chile Relleno & Amp / Taco21,00 $
Cheese chile relleno and shredded beef or chicken taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Chile Relleno & Enchilada21,00 $
Cheese Chile Relleno, Shredded Beef, or Chicken Enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Chile Relleno De Camaron23,00 $
Breaded poblano chili stuffed with shrimp, roasted corn, jack cheese, onion, tomatoes, tomatillo salsa, mango relish Baja, rice, and black beans.
Crispy Taco & Amp / Enchilada21,00 $
Shredded beef or chicken crispy taco and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Dos Chiles Rellenos21,00 $
Two cheese chiles rellenos. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas Con Mole24,00 $
Two chicken enchiladas, mole sauce, sour cream, sesame seas, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Enchiladas De Spinach20,00 $
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed spinach, corn, onion, tomatoes, poblano chili, and cream sauce and served with white rice and black beans.
Enchiladas Verdes21,00 $
Two chicken enchiladas, tomatillo sauce, and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Filet Mignon Enchiladas30,00 $
Two corn tortillas enchiladas, sautéed filet mignon, mushrooms, onion, jack cheese, chile guajillo cream sauce, Baja rice, and refried beans.
Lobster Enchiladas27,00 $
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed lobster, onion, tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted corn, avocado, pasilla cream sauce, black beans, and white rice.
Seafood Enchiladas30,00 $
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed lobster and shrimp, avocado, Padilla cream sauce, Sauteed vegetables, and white rice.
Shrimp Enchiladas27,00 $
Two enchiladas stuffed with sautéed prawns, onion, tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted corn, avocado, chipotle cream sauce, black beans, and white rice.
Street Tacos18,00 $
Two corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Carnitas18,00 $
Chicken19,00 $
Steak21,00 $
Tacos De Filet Mignon31,00 $
Two corn tortillas, grilled filet mignon, mushroom, onion, cabbage, chipotle aioli, avocado, white rice, and beans.
Tacos Del Cabo22,00 $
Two flour tortillas grilled, choice of blackened fish, shrimp or tempura fish, cabbage, lime oil, tropical relish, white rice, and Baja beans.
Tacos Dorados Clasicos20,00 $
Two crispy tacos filled with shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, jack cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Tamale & Amp / Enchilada21,00 $
One tamale choice of chicken or pork and cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Tamale And Carnitas Taco21,00 $
One tamale choice of chicken or pork, one soft carnitas taco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Wet Burrito18,00 $
Black beans, cheese, covered with green salsa, sour cream, and a slice of avocado.
Carnitas18,00 $
Chicken19,00 $
Steak21,00 $
Shrimp21,00 $
Morena's Specialties
Specialty plates that you can only find here.
Carne Asada32,00 $
Grilled citrus marinated Angus steak. Served with a cheese enchilada, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Carnitas De La Casa24,00 $
Braised marinated citrus, natural pork. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, salsa fresca, guacamole, and tortillas.
Chile Verde23,00 $
Tender natural pork braised onion, serrano chili, tomatillo cilantro sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Mole Poblano25,00 $
Natural Grilled chicken breast, mole poblano sauce, sesame seeds. Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans | Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Pollo A La Chipotle24,00 $
Natural grilled chicken breast, sherry wine mushrooms, chipotle cream sauce. Served with white rice, avocado, and cactus salad.
Pollo A La Plancha22,00 $
Grilled chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, capers, and salsa. Served with rice and baby arugula and garnished with a balsamic drizzle.
Sizzling Fajitas21,00 $
Served sizzling with sautéed onions, bell peppers, pasilla chiles, tomatoes, refried beans, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, and a choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Grilled Chicken21,00 $
Grilled Steak25,00 $
Shrimp25,00 $
Kids Menu
We are a family friend restaurant.
Burrito13,00 $
Beans and cheese, choice of Fries, Fruit, or Rice.
Cheese Quesadilla13,00 $
Choice of Fries, Fruit, or Rice.
Chicken Tenders13,00 $
Choice of Fries, Fruit, or Rice.
Jiji's Bite13,00 $
Grilled chicken with white rice.
Macaroni & Cheese Cheeseburger13,00 $
Choice of Fries or Fruit.
Side Orders
A little extra on the side.
Beans6,00 $
Cheese2,50 $
French Fries6,00 $
Fresh Fruit4,50 $
Rice5,00 $
Side Guacamole6,00 $
Slice Fresh Jalapenos3,00 $
Toreados6,00 $
Tortillas3,00 $
Dessert
All good meals end with dessert.
Cheesecake12,00 $
Churros con Cajeta12,00 $
Deep Fried Ice Cream12,00 $
Flan12,00 $
Flan Cheesecake11,00 $
Menu
American Breakfast20,00 $
2 eggs any style, 3 pancakes. Choice of Bacon or Sausage.
Avocado Toast15,00 $
Served with 2 eggs of any style, hash browns, and toast.
Birria18,00 $
Bottomless Mimosas20,00 $
2 hour limit.
Breakfast Burrito15,00 $
Chilaquiles17,00 $
Chile Verde Omelette17,00 $
Classic Combo18,00 $
Two eggs any style choice of Bacon, Ham, or Sausage.
Egg Benedict19,00 $
Eggs, English muffin, sliced avocado, bacon, grilled tomato, and hollandaise sauce.
French Toast14,00 $
Add Fruit5,00 $
Add Eggs5,00 $
Add Bacon6,00 $
Huevos Con Chorizo17,00 $
Huevos Rancheros18,00 $
Machaca17,00 $
Menudo16,00 $
Mexican Omelette17,00 $
Pozole16,00 $
Seafood Omelette21,00 $
Steak & Eggs23,00 $
New York Steak (6 oz), 2 eggs any style, Mexican potatoes, and avocado slices.
Veggie Omelette17,00 $
Lunch specials
Chicken Bowl14,99 $
Rice, vegetables, and chicken.
Lunch Classic - Burrito14,99 $
Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken. Pico de Gallo, cheese, rice, and beans
Make it Wet1,00 $
Lunch Combo - Cheese Enchilada14,99 $
Comes with White or Mexican rice, and Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Cheese Quesadilla14,99 $
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Chile Relleno14,99 $
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Crispy Taco14,99 $
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Soft Taco14,99 $
Steak, Chicken or Carnitas. Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Lunch Combo - Spinach Enchilada14,99 $
Comes with White or Mexican rice, Black or Refried beans.
Small Soup & Salad14,99 $
Happy Hour
3 Ceviche Tostadas8,00 $
Shrimp, Fish, or Octopus.
Calamari Steak8,00 $
Chicharrones8,00 $
Fried pork cracklings with green avocado sauce.
Draft Mexican Beer5,00 $
Esquite5,00 $
Flautas8,00 $
Beef or Chicken
House Margarita7,00 $
House Wine7,00 $
Red or White
Jalapeño Poppers8,00 $
Nachos8,00 $
Shredded Chicken, Shredded Carnitas, or Grilled Chicken.
Onion Rings8,00 $
Quesadilla8,00 $
Taquitos8,00 $
Beef or Chicken
Well Cocktails7,00 $
Zucchini Sticks8,00 $
Taco Tuesday
Bottled or Draft Mexican Beer5,00 $
Crispy Tacos12,00 $
3 for $12.00 | Shredded Beef or Chicken
House Margarita7,00 $
Seafood Tacos14,00 $
3 for $14.00 | Blackened Shrimp, Fish, or Calamari
Soft Tacos12,00 $
3 for $12.00 | Carnitas, Steak, Al Pastor, or Chicken
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Bewertungen für Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Lake Forest von Gästen, die dieses Restaurant besucht haben. Basierend auf den neusten Bewertungen.
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4.6
4,6 basierend auf den neuesten Bewertungen
4,7Essen
4,8Service
4,3Ambiente
4,3Preis-Leistung
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Allen VIP
Orange County34 Bewertungen
3.0
Besucht am 30. März 2025
Gesamt 3
Essen 3
Service 4
Ambiente 3
Carnitas dish was good. Chili verde dish pretty much tasteless. Beans and rice were good.
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DianeB
San Francisco2 Bewertungen
5.0
Besucht am 27. Februar 2025
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
Chile Verde platter and an organic margarita with agave and lime…perfection!
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Sharry
Orange County6 Bewertungen
5.0
Besucht am 15. Februar 2025
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
Delightful Valentines experience. Food was superb and friendly waiter. Presentation of special dinner was a culinary masterpiece!
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Jonathan VIP
Central Coast10 Bewertungen
5.0
Besucht am 11. Februar 2025
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
We have a very good meal and the service was great. This was our first time and we will certainly be back.
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Pablo
Phoenix2 Bewertungen
5.0
Besucht am 4. Februar 2025
Gesamt 5
Essen 5
Service 5
Ambiente 5
Great food ! Lake forest gem, surprised this place is not busier.
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FAQ
Morena's Mexican Cuisine - Lake Forest wurde mit 4,6 Sternen von 5 OpenTable-Gästen bewertet.
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