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Our Menu

Fiesta del SolAppetizersSoup and SaladWingsSandwiches and MorePlatesDessertsKids MenuHappy HourDaily SpecialsNFL Sunday Brunch

Special Menu

Food

Limited Menu for Fiesta del Sol

Chips and Salsa

$6.00
House made tortilla chips and house made roasted tomato salsa (medium spice) +$5 add house made guacamole

Basket of Fries or Tots

$6.00
Our tasty seasoned fries and our crispy tater tots

Shrimp and Fish Ceviche

$16.00
Fresh made ceviche with avocado and house made tortilla chips

Coconut Shrimp

$16.00/6pc
House battered coconut shrimp served with sweet chili sauce

Skins

$6.00/2pc
$11.00/4pc
Idaho potato skins topped with shredded 3-cheese mix, applewood bacon bits, and chives; served with a side of ranch dressing

Boneless Chicken Tenders

$13.00
Fried chicken breast tenders and fries, served with ranch

BBQ Baja Chicken Salad

$18.00
Salad mix, cabbage, diced tomato, roasted corn, cilantro, diced onion, black beans, mixed cheese, grilled chicken with bbq sauce, tossed in ranch dressing

Mahi Salad

$18.00
Salad mix, shredded carrots, edamame, grilled veggies, marinated grilled mahi, wasabi vinaigrette, mango salsa, and wonton strips

Wings

$10.00/5 Wings
$18.00/10 Wings
Choice of: Lemon Pepper, Cali Style BBQ, Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Kung Pao, or Mango Habanero; Served with carrots and celery

Blackened Chicken Club

$15.00
Grilled blackened chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, cajun aioli, on multi-grain bread

Pillbox Burger

$16.00
Seasoned angus beef patty, choice of cheese: cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Tavern sauce on a brioche bun (veggie black bean patty available on request) || add bacon or avocado +2

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$15.00
Tossed in Cali-Style BBQ sauce and topped with coleslaw and an onion ring

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

$19.00
Served with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce

Rice Bowl

$12.00
Coconut rice topped with fresh steamed veggies drizzled with housemate teriyaki sauce || add protein +$5

Taco Plate

$15.00
Marinated grilled Mahi, fried cod, steak, chicken, carnitas, or veggie black bean served with tortilla chips and salsa

TJ Dog

$12.00
All beef jumbo hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with diced tomatoes, grilled onions, roasted poblano, mayo, ketchup and mustard; served with a side of fries or tater tots

Drinks

Burgeon

$8.00
"Treevana IPA"

Michelob Ultra

$5.00
Domestic

Harland

$8.00
"Citra! Citra!"

Gravity Heights

$8.00
"June Gloom"

Alesmith

$8.00
".394" Pale

Eppig

$7.00
"Special Lager"

Boochcraft Hard Kombucha

$9.00
"Strawberry Lemonade"

Pacifico

$6.00
"Mexican Pilsner"

Russian River

$9.00
"STS German-style Pilsner"

Viewpoint

$8.00
"Chefenweizen Hefeweizen"

Avissi

$12.00
Prosecco

Raeburn

$13.00
Chardonnay

McBride Sisters

$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc

Barone Fini

$12.00
Pinot Grigio

La Jolie Fleur

$13.00
Rose

Andis

$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon

Sea Sun

$13.00
Pinot Noir

Loscano

$13.00
Malbec

Tecate Light

$3.50/12 oz Can

Coors Light

$5.00/12 oz BTL

Guinness

$8.00/16oz Can

Carlsbad

$9.00/16 oz can
Strawberry Blonde

Coronado

$7.00
'Salty Crew" Blonde Ale

Whte Claw

$7.00
Black Cherry Seltzer

Heineken 0.0% ABV NA

$7.00/12oz BTL

Fiesta del Sol Cocktail Special

$12.00
"Solento Margarita"

Solento Tequila

$10.00/Shot

Santo Tequila

$8.00/Shot

Gran Centenario

$7.00/Shot
Silver Tequila

Frozen Mango Margarita

$13.00
Add an extra shot +$3

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

$13.00
Add an extra shot +$3

Gran Centenario Margarita

$10.00
Gran Centenario Silver tequila, triple sec, house made sweet, fresh lime juice, & sour, shaken on the rocks

*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

$13.00
Homemade with chicken, cabbage, cilantro, serrano peppers, carrots and cream cheese; served with wasabi vinaigrette

Marinated Steak Tips

$15.00
Angus beef tips, garlic marinade, grilled onions and mushrooms; served with garlic toast and cajun aioli

Tres Amigos

$12.00
Roasted tomato salsa, jalapeño white sauce and spicy avocado salsa; served with tortilla chips and kettle chips for dipping
Queso Fundido with Spicy Beef photo

Queso Fundido with Spicy Beef

$15.00
Ground beef, queso and pico de gallo; served with tortilla chips

Shrimp and Mahi Ceviche

$16.00
Fresh made ceviche served with avocado and tortilla chips

Coconut Shrimp

$16.00
House battered coconut shrimp served with sweet chili sauce

Skins

$7.00/2
$12.00/4
Idaho potato skins topped with shredded 3 cheese mix, applewood bacon bits and chives; served with ranch dressing

Hummus Duo

$10.00
Roasted red pepper hummus & basil hummus; served with pita bread, carrots, celery & sliced cucumber

Basket of Fries or Tots or Both

$6.00
Add chili, cheese and onions +$4
Poke Bowl photo

Poke Bowl

$17.00
Ahi poke served with diced avocado, sautéed edamame, coconut rice, marinated cabbage, carrots and homemade wonton chips

Stuffed Veggie and Black Bean Quesadilla

$13.00
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

$6.00
Fresh made chips served with our roasted tomato salsa. Add guacamole or Jalapeño Cream Sauce +$5

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

$8.00/Cup
$14.00/Bowl
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

$8.00/Cup
$12.00/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

$16.00
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

$18.00
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

$16.00
Blackened chicken, grilled romaine, tomato, parmesan, avocado caesar dressing, topped with fried shallots

Cobb Salad

$14.00
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

$18.00
Spring mix, strawberries, blackberries, onion, corn, mango salsa, edamame, and lemon basil vinaigrette. Choose simply grilled, blackened or chipotle glazed.

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

$10.00/5
$18.00/10

Wing of the Season

Maple Bacon Bourbon (medium spice)

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
Buffalo (Medium) photo

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)

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

$18.00
"Al Pastor Burger" Angus beef patty, guacamole, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, topped with al pastor and pineapple; on a brioche bun
Pillbox Burger photo

Pillbox Burger

$16.00
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

$17.00
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

$15.00
Blackened grilled chicken breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and cajun aioli on grilled multi-grain bread
Pulled Pork Sandwich photo

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$15.00
Slow roasted pulled pork tossed in our house made Cali Style BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw and onion rings on a brioche bun
Tri-Tip Dip Philly photo

Tri-Tip Dip Philly

$17.00
Slow roasted tri-tip, cheese, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms on an amoroso roll served with rosemary au jus

All Day Burrito

$14.00
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
Chicken Tenders photo

Chicken Tenders

$13.00
Chicken breast tenders served with fries and a side of ranch. Toss in your favorite sauce +$1

Tuna Melt

$15.00
Housemade tuna salad, tomato, and Swiss cheese on grilled sourdough

Plates

Beer Battered Fish and Chips photo

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

$19.00
Fresh beer battered cod served with slaw, house fries and tarter sauce
Pillbox Plate photo

Pillbox Plate

$16.00
Teriyaki chicken served with macaroni salad, coconut jalapeño cilantro rice and a house salad
Taco Plate photo

Taco Plate

$16.00
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

$16.00
Two specialty stewed beef tacos with cheese, onions, and cilantro with a side of consume. Served with rice and beans
Shrimp al Mezcal photo

Shrimp al Mezcal

$20.00
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

$12.00
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
Special of the Season photo

Special of the Season

$15.00
"Feta Chicken" Chicken breast, feta cheese, sauteed onions, and sauteed garlic. Served with coconut jalapeno, cilantro rice and steamed veggies

Rib Plate

$20.00
Half rack of ribs smothered in our Cali-Style BBQ sauce; served with housemade baked beans and macaroni salad.

Desserts

Vanilla Bean Sundae

$6.00
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Fried Ice Cream photo

Fried Ice Cream

$10.00
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

$14.00
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

$5 Shots

$5.00
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: $4 steak, chicken, carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, or veggie black bean || $5 fried cod or birria || $6 grilled mahi or shrimp

Wednesday

$10.00
Wing Wednesday: 15% off chicken wings

Thursday

$17.00
Pork Chop Plate: Pork chop topped with jalapeno cranberry sauce; served with side of baked beans and mashed potatoes with gravy

Friday-Sunday

Mac and Cheese (Rotating options)

NFL Sunday Brunch

***NO SUBSTITUTIONS*** Available Sundays 10am-1pm

By The Beach

$14.00
Two eggs any style, choice of bacon or sausage, tater tots, and sourdough toast

All Day Burrito

$14.00
Scrambled eggs, tater tots, pico de gallo, cheese and your choice of protein (bacon, sausage, chicken, steak, carne asada, or veggie black bean) Served with potato pancakes

Pillbox Scramble

$14.00
Two scrambled eggs with Mexican cheese mix, tomato, spinach, mushrooms. ||+$2 add bacon or sausage||+$2 all egg whites||

Birria Benedicto

$16.00
Poached eggs on an English muffin with housemate birria, and topped with hollandaise sauce and cilantro. Served with tater tots.

Breakfast Tacos

$15.00
Carnitas, pico de gallo, eggs, and cheese on corn tortillas. Served with tater tots.

Bottle of Prosecco

$30.00
Served with a side of juice for mimosas (OJ, Cran, Pineapple, or Grapefruit)

Tecate Micheladas

$5.00
Tecate Light served with house made mix

Breakfast Shot

$10.00
Jameson and Butterscotch Schnapps served with OJ and a strip of thick cut bacon

Game Day Specials

Available during all NFL games

Sliders (2)

$12.00
Choice of one: beef, pulled pork, or buffalo chicken. Served with fries or tater tots
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