Taqueria La Espuela Menu (Update 2025)

Taqueria La Espuela offers a diverse menu blending American breakfast favorites with authentic Mexican dishes. From classic breakfast options like eggs, bacon, and potatoes to flavorful appetizers like quesadillas, nachos, and tamales, there is something for every palate. Customers rave about the breakfast burritos and the Al pastor tacos, highlighting the fresh ingredients and generous portions. The friendly staff and excellent customer service add to the overall dining experience. Whether you dine in at their cozy location in Mountain View or opt for delivery or takeout, you can enjoy delicious food and refreshing beverages like aguas frescas and banana milkshakes. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try the best Carnitas in town at Taqueria La Espuela.

American Breakfast

1 Egg, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

$8.25

2 Eggs, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

$10.95

1 Eggs, 2 Strips Bacon, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

Cured pork.

$10.95

2 Eggs, Sausage, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

$13.95

2 Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

Cured pork.

$13.95

2 Eggs, Ham, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

$13.95

2 Eggs, Linguica, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

$13.95

2 Eggs, Steak, Potatoes and Toast Breakfast

Beef steak slices

$13.95

El Vaquero Breakfast

Minced ham and scrambled eggs, potatoes, and toast.

$12.95

1 Eggs, 2 Strips of Sausage, Hash Browns & Toast Breakfast

Finely chopped or ground meat, often mixed with seasoning.

$8.95

Huevos a la Mexicana

2 scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, rice, beans, jalapenos and tortillas. Add extras for an additional charge.

$11.95

Huevos Rancheros

2 eggs, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and tortillas.

$11.95

Huevos con Nopales

Egg mixed with cactus, onion, tomato and jalapenos with rice, beans and tortillas.

$12.95

Chorizo con Huevos

2 scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and tortillas.

$12.95

Chorizo con Papas

Diced potato mixed with chorizo, tomato, onion and jalapeno.

$12.95

Chilaquiles

Tortillas in spicy red sauce or green sauce topped with cheese and 1 egg, refried beans on the side.

$13.25

Steak Ranchero

Strips of beef sauteed with onion, tomato, jalapeno, rice, beans and tortillas.

$13.25

Chile Verde

Comes with 2 eggs, beans and tortillas.

$13.25

Chile Colorado

Comes with 2 eggs, beans and tortillas.

$13.25

Regular Breakfast Burrito

Potatoes, cheese, pico de gallo salsa, eggs, and a choice of meat.

$12.25

Mexican Breakfast Burrito

Eggs, beans, cheese, onions, tomato, jalapenos and meat.

$12.50

Mini Breakfast Burrito

Eggs, beans and cheese only.

$8.50

Taco Loco

Regular taco with 1 egg, beans, cheese, jalapeno and avocado.

$9.25

Pozole

A traidtional Mexican stew made with hominy, meat, and vegetables.

$10.75

Menudo Breakfast

Beef tripe soup with a red chili pepper base.

$7.50

Breakfast Torta

Bread roll with cheese, tomatillo salsa, egg, avocado, and your choice of meat.

$11.25

Mexican Breakfast

Pancakes

Short Stack of Pancakes

2 pieces. Flat sweet cake.

$10.50

Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes

3 pieces. Flat sweet cake.

$11.75

Mickey Shaped Pancake and 1 Egg

$9.25

Pigs in a Blanket

3 sausages with overcoats of delicious buttermilk pancakes.

$12.25

Pancake Sandwich

2 pancakes with 1 egg and choice of ham, 2 bacon or 2 sausage.

$12.95

2 Slices of French Toast

$8.25

3 Slices of French Toast

$9.95

3 Slices of French Toast and 2 Eggs

$11.95

Los Charros

2 strips of crisp bacon, 1 egg and slice of French toast.

$9.95

French Toast

Omelettes

Cheese Omelette

Topped with American cheese slices.

$9.20

Ham and Cheese Omelette

Ham and American cheese.

$12.75

Espuela Omelette

Rajas, onions, mushrooms, and Jack cheese.

$12.75

Denver Omelette

Ham, cheese and bell peppers.

$12.75

Spinach Omelette

Comes with onions, mushroom and Jack cheese.

$12.75

Veggie Omelette

Bell pepper, onion, tomato, mushrooms, avocado and Jack cheese.

$12.75

Special Express Omelette

Bacon, onions, mushroom, avocado and American cheese.

$13.50

Linguica Omelette

Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and American cheese.

$13.00

Mexican Omelette

Cactus, onions, tomato, jalapenos and Jack cheese.

$13.00

Seasonal Fruit Bowl

$5.50

Ham

Cooked meat from the upper part of a pig's leg.

$7.50

Linguica

$7.50

Bacon

Cured pork.

$7.50

Sausages

Linked sausage

$7.50

Pancake

1 piece. Flat sweet cake.

$3.95

Potatoes

$4.25

1 Egg

$2.95

2 Eggs

$4.95

Toast

Hot, browned sliced bread.

$3.20

Oatmeal

Oats are brought to a boil in water and milk. Served with raisins and brown sugar.

$8.75

Chips & Salsa

Dip made from tomatos and onions.

$1.75

Breakfast Side Orders

Appetizers

Chips and Salsa

Dip made from tomatos and onions.

$1.75

Cheese Quesadilla

Corn or flour tortilla with cheese.

$4.75

Quesadilla with Meat

Corn or flour tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.

$9.25

Super Quesadilla

Corn or flour tortilla with cheese, guacamole and sour cream with your choice of style.

$9.95

Giant Quesadilla

Comes with cheese, guacamole and sour cream with your choice of style on a larger flour tortilla.

$11.25

Veggie Quesadilla

Corn or flour tortilla. Grilled vegetables and cheese.

$9.95

Veggie Giant Quesadilla

Corn or flour tortilla. Comes with sour cream and guacamole.

$11.25

Shrimp Quesadilla

Corn or flour tortilla. Shrimp, cheese and salsa.

$9.95

Super Shrimp Quesadilla

Corn or flour tortilla. Shrimp, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo salsa.

$10.20

Tamal Plate

1 piece. Chicken tamal with side of rice and beans.

$9.95

Nacho Chips

Topped with cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

$6.50

Veggie Nachos

Topped with grilled veggies or beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

$11.50

Super Nachos

Large serving of chips topped with meat, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

$11.50

Tostada de Camaron

Combination of shrimp, chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, green jalapenos, topped with slices of avocado.

$6.95

Tostada de Ceviche

Combination of fish, chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, green jalapenos, topped with slices of avocado.

$6.95

Regular Tostada

Meat, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole with sour cream.

$8.95

Canasta

Fried flour tortilla bowl with refried beans, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.

$12.95

Chicken Tamale

1 chicken tamale with red sauce inside.

$4.00

Huarache

Homemade fried long dough topped with cheese, cactus, tomatillo salsa, and your choice of meat.

$8.95

Sope

Homemade fried circular dough topped with refried beans, cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa, lettuce, and your choice of meat.

$5.50

Menudo

Beef tripe soup with a red chili pepper base.

$7.50

Caldo de Camaron

Shrimp.

$17.25

Caldo de Pescado

Fish.

$17.25

Chicken Soup

Savory soup with a poultry base and vegetables

$7.00

Tortilla Soup

Soup made with fried corn tortilla and seasoned tomato broth.

$7.00

Coctel de Camaron

Shrimp cocktail. Served with saltine cracker

$14.95

Chicken Salad

Lettuce, purple onion, cucumber, tomato, avocado, and orange slices served with cilantro dressing.

$15.95

Soups and Salad

Tacos

Regular Taco

Meat, onions, cilantro, and hot sauce.

$3.50

Taco with Cheese

Meat, onions, cilantro, and hot sauce.

$4.15

Taco Plate

1 regular taco with side of rice and beans.

$9.95

Super Taco

Meat, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

$4.95

Crispy Taco

Meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and salsa.

$4.90

Shrimp Taco

Grilled shrimp, onions, cilantro and hot sauce.

$4.25

Fish Taco

Grilled fish, cheese, lettuce, red onions and cilantro dressing.

$5.95

Fish Taco Plate

1 fish taco with side of rice and beans.

$11.95

Veggie Taco

Rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole.

$4.90

Veggie Plate

Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

$9.95

Quesabirria Taco

Corn tortilla folded and grilled in savory birria juices. Filled with birria and cheese and served with onion, cilantro, radishes, and lime.

$5.25

Regular Burrito

Comes with choice of meat, rice, beans and salsa. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$10.40

Super Burrito

Meat, rice, beans, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and salsa. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$11.95

Jumbo Burrito

Meat, rice, beans, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and salsa, with lettuce and tomato. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$12.80

Vegetarian Burrito

Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and salsa. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$10.25

Fajitas de Camaron Burrito

Shrimp, sauteed with peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms with rice, beans and salsa. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$13.25

Charro Burrito

Beans, cactus, tomatillo salsa, cheese and meat. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$11.95

Mini Burrito

Beans and cheese only. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$6.00

Mini Burrito with Rice

Beans, cheese and rice only. Make it wet style burrito for an additional charge.

$6.95

Torta

Torta Mexican style sandwich on a French roll with meat, cheese sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and tomatoes.

$10.95

Torta Ahogada

Meat and beans topped with red sauce, avocado and onions.

$12.50

Burritos and Tortas

Specials

Fajitas Special

Corn or flour tortilla. Comes with choice of style, sauteed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms.

$14.95

Enchiladas Special

Corn or flour tortilla. 3 enchiladas in red sauce, green sauce, or mole poblano.

$16.95

Carne Asada Dinner Special

Beef steak slices.

$16.95

Chile Colorado or Child Verde Special

Strips of beef steak in red sauce or diced pork in green sauce.

$16.95

Steak Ranchero Special

Beef strips sauteed with onion, jalapeno and tomato.

$16.95

Combination Plate Special

Comes with choice of 2 items. Enchilada, chile relleno, tamal or regular taco.

$17.95

Huevos con Chorizo Dinner Special

Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage.

$16.95

Huevos a la Mexicana Special

Scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, jalapeno.

$15.95

Huevos con Jamon Special

Scrambled eggs with minced ham.

$16.95

Nopales con Carne Special

Cactus mixed with choice of style and tomatillo salsa.

$12.95

Nopales con Carne Dinner Plate Special

Cactus mixed with a choice of meat and tomatillo salsa served with rice, beans and cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and tortillas.

$16.95

Chile Relleno Special

1 homemade cheese filled pasilla chile covered in egg batter.

$12.95

Chile Relleno Dinner Plate Special

2 rellenos. Homemade cheese filled pasilla chile covered in egg batter with rice, beans and tortillas.

$16.95

Pescado Asado

Grilled tilapia fish fillet.

$17.95

Camarones a la Diabla

Prawns in red hot sauce.

$17.95

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

Prawns in garlic sauce.

$17.95

Camarones Rancheros

Prawns sauteed with onion, jalapeno and tomato.

$17.95

Shrimp

$10.95

Meat

$7.95

Guacamole

A creamy dip made from avocado.

$3.95

Sour Cream

$1.50

Rice

$5.50

Beans

$5.50

Beans and Cheese

$5.50

Rice and Beans

$7.75

Tortilla

Corn or flour tortillas.

$2.95

Grilled Vegetables

$7.25

Cactus

$6.25

Chicken Tamal

$5.00

Cebollitas and Chiles Asado

$4.00

Avocado Slices

$3.95

Side Orders

Kids

Child Plate

Small portion of meat, rice and beans.

$9.25

Fresh Squeezed Juice

$6.95

Aguas Frescas

$4.75

Soda

$2.95

Bottled Water

$2.95

Bottled Soda

$4.95

Coffee

$3.25

Hot Tea

$3.25

Iced Tea

$3.25

Lemonade

$3.25

Chocolate Milk

$4.95

Hot Chocolate

$4.95

Sangria Preparada

Sangria soda with ice, lime juice, tajin powder, and salt.

$5.25

Agua Mineral Preparada

Mineral water, ice, lime juice, clamato, tajin, salt and pepper.

$5.25

Licuado de Platano

Banana milkshake topped with cinnamon.

$4.75

Beverages

Limited Time Specials (Archived)

Por el Amor de Tacos Tray

Feel the love in the air (and in your tummy) with our February special. Share with others or treat yourself to 8 tacos of your choice in our heart shaped tray. The tray includes 8 regular tacos (small corn tortilla, meat, onion, cilantro, and tomatillo salsa) and limes.

$18.50

Nacho de Amor Tray

Nacho average date. Enjoy our nacho tray with a special someone or treat yourself! Our Nacho de Amor tray comes with nacho chips, monterrey jack cheese, meat/protein, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo salsa.

$18.50

ChocoFlan

Enjoy the best of both worlds! Chocolate cake on the bottom and flan on the top.

$5.95

Flan Napolitano

Smooth and creamy texture.

$5.95

Flan Casero

Traditional flan

$4.95

Churro

$4.95

Dessert