Cilantro’s Mexican Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cilantro’s Mexican Grill, where authentic flavors dance together in a lively atmosphere. Located in Houston, Texas, this vibrant spot is loved for its well-crafted menu offering an array of traditional and innovative Mexican dishes.
Patrons rave about the standout margaritas, especially the which pairs perfectly with hearty Beef Tacos. The enchiladas and quesa birria are favorites, celebrated for their fresh ingredients and rich flavors. Take a seat in the clean, welcoming space while enjoying swift service from friendly staff.
Whether you're seeking a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, Cilantro’s promises a satisfying experience with generous portions at a fair price. It's a place where every meal feels like a celebration of Mexican cuisine.
Appetizers
Nachos
Topped with Ranchero Chicken or ground beef beans, chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos
Papa Nachos
Potato skins topped with chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos. Grilled chicken or beef fajita
Quesadillas
Grilled flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheese, sauteed peppers, mushrooms and onions. Vegetable, spinach or cheese
Queso Asado
Slices of Mexican cheese, grilled and served with slices of avocados and slices of jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream
Botana Mixta
Queso asado, mini flautas, quesadilla and bacon wrapped shrimp. Served with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes and sour cream
Fiesta Platter
Quesadilla, papa nachos, chicken wings, flautas and stuffed jalapenos
Chicken Wings
Hot or Mild. Served with ranch dressing
Shrimp Cocktail Mexicana
Tender shrimp marinated in a robust and favorable tomato and citrus, garnished with avocado slices and cilantro
Ceviche Martini
Shrimp, fish, mango, and pico served with avocado
Ceviche Tostadas
Shrimp, fish, mango, and pico served with avocado
Empanadas
Four empanadas stuffed with chicken and chorizo, cheese, black beans and corn relish
Queso Flameado
Delicious melted cheese with Grilled Chicken or Beef Fajita
Chile con Queso
Made to Order Guacamole
Made fresh and to your preference right at your table
Tortilla Soup
A taste of Mexico combining, chicken, black beans, bell peppers and exotic spices. Garnished with avocado slices
Sopa de Pollo (Chicken Soup-Gringo)
A spicy blend of chicken soup, cooked with sliced carrots, potatoes, corn, green beans, celery, cilantro and a dash of garlic. Served with cilantro rice. Garnished with pico de gallo and a lemon wedge
Caldo de Res
Beef soup with carrots, corn, potatoes. Served with rice, onions and cilantro
Menudo Soup (Weekend Only)
Made with tripes in broth with a red chili pepper base
Soups
Salad
Taco Salad
Crispy iceberg lettuce, grated cheese, guacamole, diced tomatoes and sour cream. Served in a crispy taco shell and choice of dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad
Crispy iceberg lettuce mixed with carrots and red cabbage topped with strips of grilled chicken breast, tomatoes and fresh onion rings
Huevos a la Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with diced sauteed tomatoes, onions & jalapenos
Huevos con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs sauteed with our traditional Mexican sausage
Huevos Rancheros
(2) Large eggs, cooked to order, topped with our famous ranchero sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese
Huevos con Bacon
Scrambled eggs sauteed with chopped bacon
Huevos con Ham
Scrambled eggs sauteed with chopped hamshell
Brunch
Fajitas & Ribs
Fajitas Traditional
Your choice of beef fajita, or tender strips of grilled chicken marinated in a blend of Cilantro's spices and served on a sizzling platter with fresh grilled onions
Cajun Fajitas
Your choice of beef fajita, or tender strips of grilled chicken marinated in Cilantro's spices and sauteed with Cajun chipotle butter. Served on a sizzling platter with fresh grilled onions
Fajita a la Mexicana
Your choice of beef fajita or tender strips of grilled chicken marinated in a blend of Cilantro's spices, sauteed fresh poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and served on a sizzling platter
Chicken Fajitas Monterrey
Topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, poblano peppers, bacon and Monterrey Jack cheese
Ribs & Fajitas
Your choice of beef, tender strips of grilled chicken and slow cooked baby back ribs
Parrillada
Beef, grilled chicken and jumbo shrimp marinated in a blend of Cilantro's spices, sauteed fresh poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and served on a sizzling platter
Alambre Skewers
6 Jumbo shrimp, beef, or chicken, paired with fresh vegetables (onions, tomatoes, bell peppers) on a skewer and laid on a bed of rice
Cilantro Combo
Four stuffed jumbo bacon wrapped shrimp and choice of beef, fajita steak, or grilled chicken marinated in Cilantro's secret spices and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers and smothered with melted cheese
Chimichanga
A large flour tortilla, filled with cheese and deep fried to a golden brown
California Burrito
One large flour tortilla, filled with your choice of chicken or beef smothered with your choice of sauce
Chimichangas & Burritos
Enchiladas
Enchilada Dinner
Three cheese or beef enchiladas smothered with our traditional chili gravy with melted cheese
Mole Enchiladas
Chicken enchilada with mole sauce
Tomatillo Enchiladas
Enchiladas stuffed with chicken smothered in our new Tomatillo sauce topped with queso fresco
Enchiladas Verde
Three enchiladas smothered with our new Cilantro sauce and topped with melted cheese
Fajita Enchiladas
Corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of grilled chicken or beef fajita smothered with your choice of chili gravy or our new Cilantro sauce topped with melted cheese. Served with guacamole and pico de gallo
Chile con Queso Enchiladas
Three cheese, chicken or beef enchiladas smothered with chile con queso
Enchiladas Suizas
Three enchiladas smothered with our Suiza sauce and topped with white cheese
Cilantro Jalapeno Chicken or Steak
Marinated grilled chicken breast or beef fajita steak, covered with chopped green fresh jalapenos & fresh cilantro, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, served with rice, beans & tortillas
Pollo del Mar
Chicken and shrimp in a creamy sauce with spinach, served on a bed of rice with pico and avocado
Stuffed Chicken Breast
A grilled chicken breast stuffed with shrimp spinach and Monterey Jack cheese, topped with creamy sauce
Pollo Monterrey
Grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed fresh mushrooms, onions and bell peppers, smothered with melted cheese
Chorizo Poblano Chicken
Grilled chicken breast with poblano peppers, chorizo & jack cheese
Tilapia Broccoli
Grilled fillet of tilapia Served on a bed of rice, lightly sauteed broccoli, beans and tortillas
Tilapia Poblano
Sauteed in chipotle butter with fresh poblano peppers, mushrooms and mixed peppers. Served with Cilantro rice, black beans and pico de gallo
Tilapia & Papas with Shrimp
Lightly battered and fried tilapia fillet and (3) fried jumbo shrimp, served with rice, salad and french fries
Shrimp and Vegetables
8 Fresh gulf shrimp sauteed with fresh broccoli, mushroom, onions & carrots
Shrimp Brocheta
Eight bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and Jalapenos
Baked Poblano
Your choice of tender jumbo shrimp or tender strips of grilled chicken served with sauteed fresh poblano peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes topped with chile con queso. Served over cilantro rice with fresh flour tortillas and black beans
Elote Loco
Bacon wrapped shrimp, ribs, Mexican corn served with rice and beans
Carne Asada Jalisco
Beef fajita steak marinated in Cilantro's secret spices. Topped with sauteed fresh onions, mushrooms, peppers and smothered with melted cheese. Served on a sizzling platter over fresh grilled onions
Avocado Relleno
Stuffed avocado filled with your choice of beef or chicken fajitas and mozzarella cheese topped with ranchera sauce and smothered with American cheese
Chile Relleno
A poblano pepper stuffed with chicken, beef, or cheese, smothered with our authentic ranchero sauce and topped with chile con queso
Favorites of la Familia
Combination Platters
Make Your Own Combination Platter
Choose from: Tacos (crispy or soft) (beef or chicken); Enchiladas (beef, chicken or cheese); Chalupa (ground beef or chicken); Pork Tamales
Don Jose
Taco al carbon, beef taco and chicken flauta
Don Pedro
Fajita taco, chicken flauta and chile con queso puff
Mexican Tacos
Corn tortillas filled with beef or chicken fajitas, served with beans, onions, cilantro and jalapenos
Mimis Taquitos
Taquitos topped with cabbage, tomato, avocado, sour cream and onion. Served with charro beans
Flauta Platter
Three crispy corn tortilla "flutes" filled with chicken or beef and topped with guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes
Fajita Taco Platter
Two flour tortillas stuffed with chicken or beef fajita. Served with rice, beans, pico and guacamole
Fish Tacos
Two homemade flour tortillas stuffed with cabbage and grilled tilapia. Served with rice, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo
Shrimp Tacos
Two homemade flour tortillas stuffed with cabbage, and sauteed shrimp. Served with rice, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo
Tres Amigos Tacos
(1) Beef taco, (1) Chicken Taco, (1) Shrimp Taco. Served with rice, charro beans, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and avocado slices