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Morenita's Restaurant Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to Morenita's Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in Idaho Falls, where the heart of Mexico meets the warm hospitality of its people. Located at 450 Whittier St, this vibrant Mexican eatery is known for its authentic flavors and comforting ambiance.

As you explore the menu, you'll find a delectable array of options. The Super Burrito and Smothered Burrito, both priced at $8.49, reign supreme with choices of meats, and salsa, generously topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Don’t overlook their Classic Burrito, which boasts the perfect balance of rice, beans, and fresh ingredients.

  • The Torta De Milanesa is a must-try, with its breaded steak encased in a toasted telera bun and loaded with fresh toppings for just $7.99.
  • For dessert, indulge in a slice of Tres Leches Cake or the rich Chocoflan—both are crowd favorites at $4.99.

Crispy homemade tortillas elevate each taco, while customers rave about the vibrant guacamole and satisfying carne asada. Justin Bell highlights the quality of service, while Ana Jaimes can’t stop raving about the flavor-packed adobada burrito.

Worthy of every minute spent, Morenita's Restaurant doesn’t just serve food; they deliver an experience that captures the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. Get ready to be impressed!

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Appetizers

Chips And Salsa

A bowl of refried beans and mild salsa with a sprinkle of cotija cheese served with a basket of chips

$2.99

Chips And Queso

A creamy white queso dip with peppers, served with a basket of corn tortilla chips

$4.99

Chips And Guacamole

Handmade guacamole made with onion, cilantro, tomato, sour cream and mild green salsa served with a basket of corn tortilla chips.

$4.99

Tacos

Street Tacos

A classic street taco served with a choice of meat, onions and cilantro.

$3.49

Taco Ranchero

A crispy tortilla, melted monterrey cheese, whole beans, choice of meat, onion, cilantro, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream and queso fresco.

$4.25

Taco Supreme

Double soft shell corn tortilla, refried beans, choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, sour cream, avocado and monterey jack cheese sprinkled on top.

$4.99

Chuche Taco

Crispy tortilla, melted monterey jack cheese, choice of meat, cabbage pico de gallo and sour cream.

$3.89

Fish Taco

A flavorful grilled tilapia filet on two homemade corn tortillas, topped with a cabbage pico de gallo.

$4.99

Tortas

Classic Torta

A toasted telera bun sandwich, choice of meat with rice, beans, onions, cilantro, tomato, lettuce.

$7.59

Lalo’s Torta

A toasted telera bun sandwich, choice of meat, lettuce, onion, cilantro, tomato, mayo, avocado and pickled jalapenos.

$7.59

Torta De Milanesa

A toasted telera bun sandwich with a breaded steak, lettuce, onion, cilantro, tomato, mayo, avocado and pickled jalapenos.

$7.99

Torta Cubana

A toasted telera bun sandwich with a breaded steak, slice of ham, slices of sausage, lettuce, onion, cilantro, tomato, mayo, avocado and pickled jalapeños.

$8.99

Old Favorites

Super Quesadilla

10 inch flour tortilla folded in half served with choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, onions and cilantro inside (corn tortilla available upon request)

$6.49

Tostada

A crispy corn tortilla topped with beans, choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro and cotija cheese.

$3.49

Consomé

A bowl of beef broth (red: Spicy, Natural: not spicy), choice of shredded beef, beef cheek, or beef tongue, served with a bowl of rice, onions, cilantro, dry chiles and corn tortillas.

$14.99

Taco Salad

A lettuce and cabbage salad topped with choice of meat, flour chips, beans, onions, cilantro, tomato, avocado, sour cream, monterey jack cheese (ask for pickled jalapenos)

$9.99

Mulita

A quesadilla sandwich made with two homemade corn tortillas. Served with cabbage, onions, cilantro, and tomato inside the sandwich.

$7.99

Sope

A thick 6 inch corn cake topped with melted monterey cheese, beans, choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, sour cream and monterey jack cheese

$7.59

Pizope

A crispy 8 inch pizza style corn tortilla, stuffed with 3 cheeses. Topped with beans, choice of meat, cabbage pico de gallo, avocado and sour cream.

$8.99

Super Nachos

A big platter of nachos topped with beans, melted monterey jack cheese, onions, cilantro, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeno and sour cream.

$9.99

Breakfast

Breakfast Burrito

Hearty burrito with eggs, cheese, potato, grilled onions and tomato, with a choice of chorizo (adobada), ham, or bacon (1.00)

$7.99

Chilaquiles

Grilled corn tortillas, mixed with grilled onions, tomato and scrambled eggs, smothered in choice of salsa (Red or Green), topped with sour cream and queso fresco. Served with Rice and beans. Add meat: 3.99.

$9.99

Huevos Rancheros

Two over easy eggs, served on a corn tortilla, with beans, served with rice, beans, avocado, and salsa fresca (onions, cilantro, tomato). Add meat 3.99.

$9.99

Machaca

Shredded beef, onions, tomato sauteed with red enchilada salsa. Served with rice, beans and salsa fresca.

$13.99

Burritos

Classic Burrito

Choice of meat, onions, cilantro, rice and beans wrapped in a flour tortilla (Corn tortilla available upon request).

$6.59

Super Burrito

Choice of meat, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream.

$8.49

Smothered Burrito

Choice of meat, rice and bean burrito, smothered in choice of salsa (Red, Green, Mild, or combination), topped with melted monterey jack cheese, lettuce and tomato.

$8.49

Platters

Gorditas

3 small deep fried corn cakes topped with beans, choice of meat, lettuce, cilantro, tomato, cotija cheese, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans

$14.99

Flautas

4 rolled taquitos with chicken, beef or pork, topped with lettuce, tomato, cotija cheese and sour cream. Served with rice and beans

$13.99

Chimichanga

Deep fried rice, cheese, and choice of meat burrito. Topped with sour cream and monterey jack cheese. Served with lettuce and tomato, rice and beans

$12.99

Tamales

2 homemade tamales. Smothered them with salsa (red, green, or mild), choice of cheese and/or sour cream, at no additional cost. Served with rice and beans

$12.99

Hard Shell Tacos

3 Hard shell tacos with a choice of meat. Topped with lettuce, cabbage, onions, cilantro, tomato, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, and avocado, served with rice and beans

$14.99

Chile Relleno

A classic cheese stuffed poblano pepper in a fried egg batter, smothered with a mild red salsa, topped with lettuce and tomato. Served with tortillas, rice and beans.

$14.99

Morenitas Platter

Hearty platter of a half a pound of choice of meat, served with lettuce and tomato on the side, tortillas, rice and beans

$13.99

Bistec A La Mexicana

A flat iron steak cooked medium well, sauteed onions and tomato, and a fried jalapeno on the side. Served with tortillas, rice and beans

$14.99

Enchiladas

3 rolled enchiladas with choice of meat, topped with melted monterey jack cheese, served with lettuce and tomato. Served with rice and beans

$14.99

Stacked Enchiladas

Lasagna style enchiladas. 3 tortillas stacked on top of each other, melted monterey jack cheese, choice of meat in between, topped with more monterey jack cheese, queso fresco, and oregano, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans

$14.99

Quesabirria Tacos

3 hardshell tacos, grilled with enchilada salsa, served with shredded beef sauteed in red sauce, served with onions, cilantro and a savory red beef broth for dipping. Served with rice and beans

$14.99

Kids Menu

Cheese Quesadilla

Simple cheese quesadilla. Served with rice and beans and a drink

$5.99

Burrito

A small burrito with rice, beans, cheese, and choice of meat. Served with a side of rice and beans and a drink

$5.99

Enchilada

1 enchilada, with choice of meat, with melted monterey jack cheese on top. Sour cream on the side. Served with Rice and Beans and a drink

$5.99

Daily Specials

Mondays: Pollo And Mole

Delicious traditional mole sauce smothered over whole chicken, served with lettuce and tomato. Served with rice and beans and tortillas

$14.99

Mondays: Pollo A La Crema

Delicious spicy poblano alfredo sauce smothered over whole chicken, served with lettuce tomato, rice and beans and tortillas

$14.99

Tuesdays: Chile Verde

Short pork ribs cooked in a choice of red or green sauce, served with lettuce, tomato, rice and beans and Tortillas

$14.99

Tuesdays: Chile Colorado

Short pork ribs cooked in a choice of red or green sauce, served with lettuce, tomato, rice and beans and tortillas

$14.99

Wednesdays: Caldo De Rez

A hearty beef stew served with various vegetables, served with a bowl of rice, onions, cilantro, dry chiles and tortillas

$14.99

Thursdays: Chile Con Carne

Beef strips slow cooked in a spicy chunky salsa, served with lettuce, tomato, rice and beans and tortillas

$14.99

Weekend Specials: Friday & Saturday

Pozole

Traditional red Hominy and pork rib soup, served with tostadas, cabbage, onions, cilantro, oregano on the side. Ask for tortillas instead of tostadas. Add pork knuckle for no additional charge.

$13.99

Menudo

A traditional red beef tripe soup served with tortillas, cabbage, onions, cilantro, dry chiles, and oregano on the side. Choice of hominy and/or beef feet. Ask for bread instead of tortillas

$14.99

Cóctel De Camarón

Cold shrimp cocktail served with tomato, onions, cilantro, avocado, lime, and saltine crackers on the side. Ask for chips or tostadas instead.

$14.99

Tostada De Ceviche

A tostada topped with a spicy mayo, cabbage, the shrimp salad, and avocado.

$3.49

Desserts

Flan

A traditional mexican custard topped with real whipped cream.

$4.99

Chocoflan

Half chocolate cake, half traditional flan, topped with real whipped cream

$4.99

Tres Leches Cake

A traditional 3 milks cake with a choice of jelly filling. Topped with real whipped cream and fresh fruit

$4.99

Churros (2)

2 warm churros with a bavarian cream filled center

$3.99

Buñuelos (Sopapillas)

Deep fried flour chips, topped with cinnamon sugar, honey glaze, and real whipped cream

$3.99

A la carte

Salsa Fresca

Chopped onions, cilantro, tomato, and jalapeño “pico”

$1.99

Guacamole

Handmade guacamole made with onion, cilantro, tomato, sour cream and mild green salsa served with a basket of corn tortilla chips.

$4.99

Rice

Homemade Spanish rice

$2.50

Beans

Pinto beans, refried or whole

$2.50

Meat

Serving of meat. Price will vary depending on meat selection

$3.99

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