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SERVING GREAT FOOD SINCE 1997
Hector’s original location, near 84th and Center, opened in September 1997—this site closed in April 2016.
Hector’s is not a chain restaurant—we are locally owned and operated.
HECTOR’S PREPARES MANY DISHES DAILY FROM SCRATCH, INCLUDING OUR BEANS, RICE, SALSA, CHIPS, AND GUACAMOLE, WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS.
BAJA STYLE CUISINE...
is based on the culinary style found in Baja California. Baja cooking is comprised of fresh ingredients, grilled fish and meat, and very little seasoning (primarily only garlic, salt, and pepper). Baja Style Cuisine includes no cumin.
Hector’s was the first restaurant to use the term “Baja Style” in 1997, before the term became trendy. Many restaurants now loosely use this term, and some even have copied the names of our dishes, but none match the quality of our ingredients and preparation.
The Pescado Taco served in its current state was discovered in San Felipe, Mexico in the early 80’s and brought north of the border to San Diego by Ralph Rubio.
Lobster served Baja Style, prepared on the grill, is unique to Hector’s Restaurant. One would have to travel to Puerto Nuevo, Baja California, to find this on the menu.
MEXICAN HOLIDAYS
CINCO DE MAYO…
is the day that Mexican citizens celebrate their victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The French were finally successful in their invasion of Mexico a year later and Napoleon established Maximilian as the ruler of Mexico. Maximilian ruled from 1864 to 1867. His rule ended as the United States provided political and military assistance to Mexico to expel France.
MEXICO’S INDEPENDENCE DAY…
is celebrated on September 16, honoring the call by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810 for independence from Spain.
APPETIZERS
The first basket of chips is complimentary; additional baskets are extra
BEAN DIP
Refried beans topped with cheese, onion, Hector’s special red sauce, served in a tortilla shell, and served with chips
QUESO FUNDIDO
Chihuahua cheese, melted, garnished with a roasted jalapeño and served with soft flour or corn tortillas.
Topped with chorizo instead of jalapeño (extra)
(Note: not recommended with tortilla chips)
CHILE CON QUESO DIP
Delicious melted cheese sauce with a touch of Hector’s secret spices, served with corn tortilla chips.
COCONUT SHRIMP*
Delicious jumbo shrimp served with mango and strawberry dipping sauces. Choose five or eight shrimp.
ONION RINGS
Fried onion rings served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce
STUFFED JALAPEÑOS
Six jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, breaded, fried, and served with ranch dipping sauce
BUFFALO WINGS*
Nine wings served with celery, carrots, and choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing
Choose Hot, BBQ, Habanero, or Raspberry Chipotle
SEAFOOD SAMPLER*
Three chipotle shrimp, fried calamari, three blackened fish finger filets, and ceviche. Served with lemon, lime, salsa picada, and chips
APPETIZER SAMPLER*
One cheese quesadilla, three chicken taquito bites, three shredded beef taquito bites, queso fundido with chorizo, and flour tortillas. Includes bean dip, guacamole, and salsa picada served in tortilla shells, and served with chips
CHOS
Corn tortilla chips topped with two kinds of
cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole
NACHOS SUPREME*
Corn tortilla chips topped with two kinds of cheese, tomato, black olives, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and topping of your choice: Ground beef, Shredded beef, Shredded chicken
NACHOS CON CHORIZO*
Corn tortilla chips topped with two kinds of cheese, black beans, jalapeños, chorizo, onion, sour cream, and guacamole
QUESADILLA*
Made with two 10” flour tortillas stuffed with jack and cheddar cheese and served with sour cream. Choose from eight delicious quesadillas:
Cheese
Ground beef
Carne asada
Shredded beef
Carnitas
Shrimp
Guacamole
Fajitas Veggie
Shredded chicken
BLACK BEAN QUESADILLA
Fresh, whole black beans and Chihuahua cheese, with sour cream and salsa picada served on the side
CHORIZO QUESADILLA*
Hector’s favorite quesadilla with chorizo and Chihuahua cheese, and sour cream on the side
GUACAMOLE
Hector’s specialty made daily with all fresh ingredients, served with a basket of chips
CALAMARI STRIPS*
Calamari breaded and fried, and served with lemon and cocktail sauce
CEVICHE*
Hector’s delicacy made to order, served with tortilla chips. Choose from fish, shrimp, or a combination.
CEVICHE ESPECIAL*
Hector’s delicacy made to order with octopus, scallops, shrimp, served with tortilla chips
MEXI-BOWLS
CHICKEN OR BEEF*
Rice and black beans topped with grilled carne asada or grilled chicken, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, 9.00
FAJITA*
Rice and black beans topped with fajita vegetables, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and choice of grilled carne asada or grilled chicken
VEGGIE
Rice and black beans topped with sautéed veggies that include bell pepper, tomato, onion, zucchini, mushroom, and broccoli, and topped with cheese
BAJA*
Rice topped with sautéed shrimp, fajita vegetables, sour cream, and cheese
Grilled Chicken
Veggie
Fajita
SOUPS
Ask about our “soup of the day” available during the winter season.
ALBONDIGAS*
A traditional Mexican soup made with meatballs and vegetables. Bowl is served with tortillas.
Bowl 6.05 Cup
TORTILLA SOUP*
Traditional tomato-based soup topped with queso fresco, avocado, and garnished with tortilla strips.
Bowl or Cup
Add grilled chicken (extra)
SIETE MARES (SEVEN SEAS) SEAFOOD SOUP*
Tomato-based broth with King crab, shrimp, fish, mussels, clams, and seasonings. Served with crackers, lime, and garnished with cilantro.
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Hearty black bean soup garnished with sour cream, Cotija cheese, tortilla strips. Bowl is also served with your choice of tortillas.
BLACK BEAN & CHORIZO SOUP*
Our delicious black bean soup with chorizo added.
SAN DIEGO STYLE CHICKEN SOUP*
Delicious soup made with chunks of chicken breast, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Bowl also comes with sliced chipotle pepper, sliced avocado, and tortilla strips on the side.
FRIJOLES DE LA HOLLA
Pinto beans simmered with seasonings and garnished with tomato, onion, and cilantro and served with tortillas.
SALADS
Dressings: Vinegar & Oil, Sweet French, Ranch, Mexi-Ranch, Blue Cheese, Lo-Cal Italian, Thousand Island, Jalapeño-CilantroVinaigrette
TACO SALAD*
Iceberg Lettuce, tomato, black olives, and cheese served in a large flour tortilla shell, topped with sour cream, guacamole, and your choice of topping & dressing.
Ground beef
Shredded beef
Shredded chicken
Grilled chicken
Carnitas
Carne asada
Sautéed shrimp
Fajitas vegetables
CAESAR SALAD*
The house specialty prepared per order with romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Hector’s homemade dressing.
Topped with grilled chicken (extra)
Topped with sautéed shrimp (extra)
HOUSE SALAD
Romaine lettuce with carrots, cabbage, and green onion, tomato, sliced avocado, croutons, and your choice of dressing
LETTUCE WEDGE SALAD
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with tomato and blue cheese crumbles, and served with your choice of dressing
SHRIMP SALAD
Romaine and iceberg lettuces, red onion, avocado, tomato, and your choice of dressing
COBB SALAD*
Spring mix greens, boiled egg, tomato, avocado, bacon, cheese, and your choice of grilled chicken or carne asada and dressing
ICEBERG SALAD
Shredded iceberg lettuce topped with tomato, onion, black olives, cheese, and your choice of dressing
STRAWBERRY SALAD
Spring mix greens, fresh strawberries, blue cheese, tomato, and walnuts, served with our strawberry vinaigrette
FAVORITES
QUESADILLA*
A traditional quesadilla made with a 10” flour tortilla. Choose from nine delicious types:
Ground or Shredded beef, or Shredded chicken
Cheese
Carnitas
Carne Asada
Shrimp
Chorizo**
Black bean**
**Made with Chihuahua cheese
QUESADILLA FRITAS*
Two 6” flour tortillas, stuffed with two kinds of cheese, fried, and served with beans and rice
Add ground beef or shredded chicken (extra)
CHILE RELLENO
Anaheim chile stuffed with Jack cheese, breaded, deep-fried, & topped with Ranchero sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Thinly sliced grilled chicken served on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and french fries
MILANESA CHICKEN SANDWICH
Hector’s delicious milanesa chicken served on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and french fries
TAMALE*
Homemade pork tamale topped with our special red sauce
TOSTADA*
A crispy corn tortilla topped with *beans, lettuce, Cotija cheese, tomato, and radish slices. Order a regular tostada or add the topping of your choice:
Regular
Ground beef
Shredded chicken
Carnitas
Shredded beef
Grilled chicken
Guacamole
Ceviche: Fish | Shrimp | Combo
(*Note: no beans on guacamole or ceviche tostadas)
STEERBURGER*
* 1/2 lb. of ground beef with a slice of American cheese, served on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and french fries
California Burger—with avocado and bacon slices
Jalapeño Burger—with Jack cheese and jalapeños
Choose onion rings instead of fries (extra)
WE HAVE TWO KINDS OF TABLE SALSA: RED (MILD) OR GREEN (SPICY)
VISIT OUR SALSA BAR FOR MORE
OPTIONS, MADE FRESH DAILY!
*Salsa bar is complimentary for dine-in patrons but can
be purchased to go –please ask for pricing
ENCHILADAS
TRADITIONAL*
Corn tortillas with red sauce, cheese, and filling of your choice. Choose from seven fillings:
Shredded chicken
Grilled chicken
Shredded beef
Ground beef or Carnitas
Cheese & Onion
Potato & Cheese
ENCHILADA VERDE*
Chicken enchilada made with corn tortilla and jack cheese, topped with green sauce, green onion, black olives, and sour cream
STACKED ENCHILADA*
Three stacked layers of fresh corn tortillas, red enchilada sauce, jack cheese, and choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, baked until warm and garnished with lettuce, tomato, and Cotija cheese and served with beans and rice
SEAFOOD*
Flour tortilla stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp and scallops, topped with cheese & creamy white sauce
SPECIALTY ENCHILADAS*
A unique enchilada made with flour tortilla and topped with its own special sauce:
Guadalajara -Shredded chicken topped with mild green and white sauces, Monterrey Jack and Cotija cheese
Ala Monterrey -Beef tenderloin and sautéed mushrooms topped with a rich, red sauce and cheese, and garnished with sour cream and cilantro
Grilled Chicken Chipotle -Grilled chicken topped with creamy chipotle sauce and cheese
Spinach & Mushroom -Sautéed mushrooms and spinach, topped with a delicious white sauce and cheese
TACOS
Any of our tacos can be made with crisp lettuce leaves instead of tortillas
VEGGIE TACOS
Two tacos made with shredded lettuce, green onion, cheese, tomato, avocado, and black olives, served in soft flour tortillas with Hector’s special yogurt-mayonnaise sauce
TAQUITOS*
Three rolled corn tortillas filled with shredded beef, ground beef, or shredded chicken, deep-fried, served on a bed of lettuce, and topped with guacamole and cheese.
Chicken
Shredded beef
Ground beef or Combination
BEEF OR CHICKEN TACO*
The traditional taco made with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, and your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, or shredded chicken in a soft or hard corn or flour tortilla
GRILLED CHICKEN TACO*
A traditional taco made with grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, and cheese in a soft flour tortilla.
Add creamy chipotle sauce (extra)
CARNITAS TACO*
Succulent pork chunks in a double layer of soft corn tortillas with guacamole and salsa picada
SHRIMP TACO*
Sautéed shrimp topped with cabbage and our special sauce and served in a flour tortilla
LOBSTER TACO*
Baja style lobster with cabbage and special sauce and served in a flour tortilla
PESCADO (FISH) TACO*
Originated in San Felipe, now San Diego’s favorite taco! Mild, white fish filet, battered and fried, served in a double layer of soft corn tortillas, with cabbage and our own special sauce
BLACKENED SALMON TACO*
Blackened salmon in a double layer of corn tortillas with cabbage, salsa picada, and chipotle sauce
CARNE ASADA TACO*
Thinly sliced sirloin steak, grilled to perfection, served in a double layer of soft corn tortillas with guacamole and salsa picada
CARNE ADOVADA TACO*
Pork seasoned with chilies the old fashioned Mexican way, served in a double layer of soft corn tortillas with onion and cilantro
BURRITOS
Made with 10” flour tortillas. Make any of these burritos into a meal with beans & rice for only $2.50 more
Made with 10” flour tortillas
VEGGIE BURRITO
Shredded lettuce, cabbage, cheese, green onion, tomato, sliced avocado, black olives, and Hector’s special yogurt-mayonnaise sauce
BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO
Simply our fresh beans and two cheeses
BEEF & BEAN BURRITO*
Shredded or ground beef with beans and cheese
BEEF BURRITO*
Shredded or ground beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato
RANCHERO BURRITO*
Shredded beef, beans, and cheese, topped with ranchero sauce and cheese
CHICKEN BURRITO*
Shredded white chicken meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato
GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITO*
Grilled chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sliced avocado
CARNITAS BURRITO*
Succulent chunks of pork with salsa picada and guacamole
CARNE ASADA BURRITO*
Grilled carne asada with guacamole and salsa picada
CHILE VERDE BURRITO*
Tender chunks of pork simmered with tomatillos, chilies, spices, served in a flour tortilla with beans, and topped with Hector’s homemade chile verde sauce and cheese
CHIMICHANGA*
Flour tortilla filled with cheese and shredded beef, ground beef, or shredded chicken, deep-fried, and topped with salsa and sour cream.
CHORIZO & EGG BURRITO*
Mexican sausage made from pork and seasonings, scrambled with egg, served with beans inside a flour tortilla
CHORIZO & POTATO BURRITO*
Mexican sausage made from pork and seasonings, sautéed with potatoes, served with beans inside a flour tortilla
OMAHA BURRITO*
Ground beef, beans, lettuce, cheese, and tomato, and topped with chilecon queso
NICK’S PICK BURRITO*
Ground beef, rice, beans, lettuce, and cheese
FAJITA BURRITO*
Strips of sirloin or chicken breast grilled then sautéed with onion, tomato, and bell pepper, served in a tortilla with shredded cheese and guacamole
DINNERS SPECIALS
Dinner entrées are prepared to order and may require up to 25 minutes preparation time
FAJITAS*
Your choice of meat or shrimp, sautéed with onion, red and green bell pepper, and fresh tomato.
Served with beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tortillas.
Regular Fajitas (beef, chicken, or pork)
Adovada Fajitas (beef, chicken, or pork)
Vegetarian Fajitas
Shrimp Fajitas
Regular Combo Fajitas
Choose two: chicken, beef, or pork
Shrimp Combo Fajitas
Shrimp with chicken, beef, or pork
CARNITAS*
Succulent pork chunks, cooked to perfection, served with beans, guacamole, cilantro, fresh onion, and tortillas
ENCHILADAS ALA MONTERREY*
Two enchiladas made with flour tortillas, Omaha Steaks filet tenderloin sautéed with mushrooms, garnished with red sauce, Jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and served with beans and rice
ENCHILADA VERDE*
Two chicken enchiladas made with corn tortillas, Jack cheese, topped with green sauce, green onion, black olives, and sour cream, and served with beans and rice
POLLO A LA PARRILLA*
Seasoned, grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed jalapeño peppers, tomato, onion, and served with beans, rice, and tortillas. Spicy!
RASPBERRY CHICKEN CHIPOTLE*
Chicken breast lightly seasoned, grilled, and pan-glazed with our special raspberry chipotle sauce. Served with rice and a dinner salad
CHILAQUILES*
Fresh corn tortillas chips, topped with onion, queso fresco cheese, and red sauce, and simmered until perfect, garnished with Cotija cheese and served with rice and beans
Add shredded chicken breast (extra)
Topped with two eggs
FLAUTAS*
Two flour tortillas filled with shredded beef or shredded chicken, and cheese, fried to a golden brown, topped with sour cream and salsa, and served with beans and rice.
CHILE RELLENOS
Two Anaheim chilies stuffed with Jack cheese, breaded, deep-fried, topped with ranchero sauce, and served with beans and rice
HECTOR’S LIGHT FARE*
Seasoned, thinly sliced chicken breast, grilled, and served with a dinner salad
CHILE VERDE*
Pork slow-cooked with tomatillos, onion, and seasoning. Served with beans, rice, and tortillas
MILANESA*
Top Sirloin steak or chicken breast, sliced Mexican style, breaded, pan fried, and served with a dinner salad and fries.
Sub onion rings as a side (extra)
SEAFOOD ENCHILADA*
Two flour tortillas stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, and scallops, topped with cheese and creamy white sauce, and served with beans and rice
CARNE ASADA*
Top sirloin steak sliced Mexican style and grilled. Served with beans, guacamole, cilantro, onion, a cheese and onion enchilada, and tortillas
STEAK RANCHERO*
Tender Omaha Steaks filet tips simmered in our rich red sauce with tomato, onion, and bell pepper, and served with beans and tortillas
MIXED GRILL*
Chicken breast, shrimp, and sirloin steak, all grilled and served with rice and a dinner salad
SHRIMP PLATTER*
A plate of shrimp prepared your way*, served with a dinner salad and fries or rice
Sub onion rings as a side (extra)
* Raspberry Chipotle * Ranchero * Garlic * Breaded *
ENCHILADAS GUADALAJARA*
Two chicken enchiladas made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken breast, garnished with Monterrey Jack and Cotija cheeses, mild green and white sauces, and served with beans and rice
SPINACH & MUSHROOM ENCHILADAS*
Two flour tortillas stuffed with Jack cheese, sautéed mushrooms and spinach, topped with a delicious white sauce and cheese, and served with beans and rice
TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP*
Jumbo shrimp grilled, then sautéed in a delicious blend of lime, butter, chipotle, jalapeño, cilantro, and scallions, flamed with tequila for the finishing touch. Served with rice and a dinner salad
SPECIALTY DINNERS
Dinner entrées are prepared to order and may require up to 25 minutes preparation time
CABO SHRIMP*
Shrimp with a strip of jalapeño inside, wrapped in bacon, grilled, and served with a choice of two sides: baked potato, dinner salad, or grilled
asparagus
MANGO SALMON*
Salmon filet grilled and topped
with mango sauce, served with sautéed, mixed vegetables and a baked potato
ULTIMATE FAJITAS*
Hector’s famous fajitas made with shrimp, scallops, and lobster. Served with beans, rice, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas
BAJA STYLE LOBSTER*
* Choose from two sizes of lobster tail prepared on the grill and served with beans, rice, and tortillas, Market Price. (Availability of sizes varies.)
FILET MIGNON*
6oz. or 10 oz. of tender filet from Omaha Steaks, grilled and served with a dinner salad and baked potato or fries
Sub onion rings as a side (extra)
ENCHILADA DE JAIBA (CRAB)*
Two enchiladas made with flour tortillas, King crab, onion, cheese, and topped with red enchilada sauce. Served with rice and a dinner salad
COMBINATIONS*
Unless indicated or requested otherwise:
- Combinations are served with beans and rice
- Enchiladas are made with CORN TORTILLAS
- Choose from shredded chicken, shredded beef, or ground beef
Substitute a side salad for rice and beans (extra)
NO OTHER SUBSTITUTIONS PLEASE
- One Taco and One Enchilada
- One Taco and One Chile Relleno
- One Taco and One Tamale
- Two Enchiladas and One Tostada
- Huevos Ala Mexicana (two eggs scrambled with onion, tomato, jalapeños, served with rice, beans, & tortillas)
- Huevos Rancheros (two eggs on softly fried corn tortillas, topped with sautéed tomato and onion, served with rice and beans)
- Two Tacos: Ground beef or Shredded beef, Shredded chicken, Grilled chicken
- Two Burritos
- Three Taquitos (rolled tacos) topped with shredded cheese and guacamole
- One Taco, One Burrito, and One Enchilada
- Two Specialty Tacos (Carnitas, Carne Asada, Pescado, or Shrimp)
- El Burrito Grande (made with a 10” flour tortilla)
Ranchero, Carne asada, or Omaha
Chile Verde, Grilled chicken or Carnitas - One Taco, One Tostada, and One Enchilada
- One Lobster Taco and One Pescado Taco
- Two Grilled Chicken Enchiladas (flour tortilla) with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
- Two Enchiladas: Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, or Shredded Chicken. Cheese or Cheese and Potato
- The Works Burrito (10” flour tortilla with ground beef, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream)
- One Taco and One Burrito
- One Enchilada Verde and One Seafood Enchilada (flour tortilla)
- One Chimichanga: Shredded beef or Ground beef, Shredded chicken, Grilled chicken
SIDES
Flour Tortilla Chips
Onion Rings
Refried Beans
Mexican Rice
French Fries
Flour or Corn Tortilla
Sour Cream
Guacamole
BEVERAGES
SODA AND REGULAR DRINKS
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Sierra Mist
Dr. Pepper
Diet Dr. Pepper
Root Beer
Lemonade
SoBeWater
Iced Tea
Mountain Dew
Milk
Coffee
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
JUICE
Orange
Tomato
Cranberry
GET IT TO GO
12oz. Table Salsa (Red or Green)
Chips
Chips & Table Salsa
12oz. Hector’s Fire
Flour Tortillas (12)
*These foods may contain raw or undercooked meat or seafood. Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information.
18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more
20% gratuity will be added if separate checks are requested