Amorelia

Laguna Beach · Cocina Artesanal

About

Amorelia Cocina Artesanal — Laguna Beach

The family’s elevated coastal table — a contemporary modern Mexican experience with a showpiece bar, raw bar, handcrafted cocktails, and an elegant Mexican design in the heart of Laguna Beach.

Every plate is made by hand with seasonal ingredients and a love for traditional contemporary Mexican flavor — reimagined for the California coast. Join us for a meal, a drink, and a warm welcome.

Our World

A Taste of Amorelia

Menú

Our Menu

Raw Bar

Crudo del Pacífico

Steelhead trout marinated on ponzu, avocado mousse, blood orange, topped with mexikoshi and dukkah.

$17

Ostiones

Six seasonal oysters, Marisquera Sauce, passion fruit mignonette.

$33

Ceviche Dorado

Hamachi fish, leche de tigre with Passion Fruit, Güero chile, jícama, halloumi cheese, avocado mousse.

$18

Tiradito de Atún

Cured yellowfin tuna, base of creamy serrano chile paste topped with gooseberries and onions.

$17

Aguachile de Camarón

Shrimp served on Coconut leche de tigre, farmer market seasonal chiles, green papaya, chili oil, cucumber.

$21

Halloumi Tiradito

Grilled cheese served on a base of creamy serrano chile, gooseberry and red onions.

$17

Ensaladas de la Casa

Caesar Salad

Seasonal lettuce, chochoyotes, fried anchovies, parmigiano, caesar dressing.

$18

Ensalada de Temporada

Heirloom tomatoes, burrata, kumquat, figs, green onions, vinaigrette, served with sourdough bread.

$21

Small Bites

Sope de Mollejas

Grilled beef sweetbreads on blue corn sope with refried beans, sauce vierge, preserved lemon and mixed greens.

$20

Tostadas de Cecina

Cured meat with guacachile paste, sesame oil, and sunchokes on 3 small tostadas.

$17

Betabel Aguachile

Marinated beets on pineapple aguachile topped with cashews, house macha sauce and onions.

$18

Jocoque con Betabel

House-seasoned jocoque, rosemary roasted beets, local honey, salsa macha, mint, cilantro, and warm flatbread.

$16

Esquite

Warm sweet corn sautéed with epazote, crema, queso cotija, chile powder, lime, and house mayonnaise.

$16

Guacamole

Add +$9: chicharron of tuna or ribeye, crispy anchovies, or queso fresco.

$18

Pescadilla

Blue corn, seasonal fish, beef cecina, green salsa, topped with cheese and crema.

$16

Frijol Ibérico

Peruvian beans purée, iberian pork, pico de gallo, heirloom tomatoes.

$21

Tlacoyo de Pato

Corn masa tlacoyo, duck carnitas, milpero tomatillo, nopales, resting on salsa verde cruda.

$20

Tacos Rib Eye

Chicharrón style Rib Eye steak served with side of guacamole.

$20

Flauta de Pato

Crispy duck flautas, roasted tomato salsa, tomatoes, onions, arugula, crema, queso fresco, and refried beans.

$19

Calamares Fritos

Crispy calamari, Parmigiano Reggiano, chives, grilled lemon, and mint aioli.

$19

Tacos de Camarón

Shrimp tacos served with guacamole, lime and cilantro.

$17

Platos del Mar

Trucha del Pacífico

Marinated Steelhead trout on Chintextle mayonnaise, served with charred sweet corn on top.

$45

Arroz del Mar

Dark Beer cooked rice, blended cilantro, seasonal seafood, pickled onions.

$45

Enchiladas de Langosta

Lobster stuffed enchiladas topped with chihuahua cheese, rancho crema, pickled onions.

$49

Pulpo a las Brasas

Mexican-style grilled octopus, pineapple salad with cilantro and onion, served with crispy refried bean tacos.

$38

Platos de la Casa

Tagliatelle con Asada

Pasta in cream sauce with squash blossom, peruvian aji, nduja sausage, pine nuts, and Denver Wagyu steak.

$45

Carne a la Parrilla

Grilled 16oz Australian Wagyu steak, grilled shishitos chiles, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce, Mille-Feuille of potatoes.

$105

Chuleta al Pastor

Grilled pork chop, pineapple salad, red pickled onions, macha house salsa, butter pineapple, grilled shishitos chiles and caramelized onions.

$47

Risotto Chile Colorado

Slow-braised beef short rib in traditional chile colorado sauce, creamy puya chile risotto, onions and cilantro.

$38

Pollo con Mole Poblano

Oven-roasted chicken breast, traditional mole, yellow rice, plantain chips, sesame seeds, and warm corn tortillas.

$34

Carnitas Michoacanas

Traditional pork carnitas with crispy pork belly chicharrón, guacamole, salsa chicharronera, onion, cilantro, and warm tortillas.

$30

Sides

Arroz

Dark Beer cooked rice with blended cilantro.

Patatas Bravas

Crispy potatoes, smoky puya chile brava sauce, mint aioli, and fresh chives.

$11

Potato Mille-Feuille

Potato cooked thousand layers style with cheese.

Grilled Asparagus

Cured asparagus, grilled.

Postres

Flan de Coco

Silky caramel-coconut flan, topped with milk caramel and berries.

$15

Buñuelos de Aire

Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Café de la Olla cream, Caramel Ice cream.

$15

Dessert Cocktail of the Day

Rooted in Mexican tradition. Crafted through a contemporary lens.

$20

To maintain the integrity of our dishes and ensure proper kitchen execution, we are unable to accommodate menu modifications. Exceptions may be made for documented food allergies. Our menu contains ingredients that may cause allergic reactions including but not limited to nuts, dairy, gluten, shellfish and soy. Please inform your server of any allergies before ordering. Groups of 6 or more: 20% gratuity added automatically.

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Address
858 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Phone
(949) 593-0009
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Hours
Mon–Fri 5p–10p · Sat–Sun 11:30a–3p & 5p–10p
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Parking
Street & nearby structure parking along S Coast Hwy.
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