Mrs. Trimmer's

Restaurant

 

2611 San Diego Avenue

San Diego, CA 92110

619-497-1112

Located inside The Old Town State Historic Park

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OUR MENU

 

starters

 As was the greeting during the era of  Hacienda Hospitality,

We wish you  “Buen Provechoand invite you to  enjoy an Appetizer

 

Fresh Guacamole  Made at your table in the Traditional Manner  8.25

Queso Fundido Melted Mexican Cheeses, Roasted Chiles, and Chorizo

     Served with Corn and Flour Tortillas  7.50  

Oysters pacifico Broiled in Shell over an Open Flame, with Chorizo 

     And Cotija Cheese  10.95

Shrimp Cocktail  Chilled Mexican Jumbo White Shrimp. Served with 

     Classic Cocktail Sauce  12.95  

Old world Bruschetta  Rustic Bread Brushed with Olive Oil

     And Grilled. Served with California Olive Tapenade and Fig Jam Spread  6.95

 Beer battered Onion Rings  Cut Thick and Served with Spicy 

     Ancho Chile Ketchup  5.25

GRIDDLED QUESADILLA Stuffed with Jack Cheese, and Mild Fire 

     Roasted Peppers. Served with Sour Cream and Fresh Guacamole  6.95

 

Add:   Charbroiled Chicken  4.50     Carne Asada  5.50

JUMBO Shrimp  7.50

 

SOUP / SALADS

Major Charles Fremont, while exploring San Diego in the 1840’s noted “Many Little Valleys converted into

gardens with grapes, olives and other fruits”. It seems that California was destined to become a

Fresh Produce Paradise 

 

 soup of the day Seasonal Soups Made in the Traditional Manner.

     Your Server will Describe    Cup  4.50              Bowl  6.95

 J. Trimmer's House Salad  Mixed Salad Greens, Ripe Tomato,

     Cucumber, California Olives, and Sunflower Sprouts  

Starter  4.95                entrée  7.50

Caesar frontera  Crisp Romaine Hearts, Cotija Cheese, Corn Bread

     Croutons, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, and Zesty Traditional Dressing

                            Starter  5.50              entrée  8.95

 

New World Salad  Local Field Greens, Black Beans, Jicama, Mild Fire

Roasted Peppers, Grilled Corn, California Olives, and Crisp Tortilla Strips   9.25     

 

Dressing Choices:  Herb Ranch, Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ancho Rancho, Bleu Cheese, or Lower Fat Lemon Vinaigrette

Add to any Salad:  charbroiled chicken  4.50  carne asada  5.50       

  jumbo shrimp  7.50

 

SANDWICHES

 

During the California GOLD RUSH miners found many ways to smuggle gold out of the mines. 

One creative way was to bring in a SANDWICH containing a

Thick layer of butter, pressing it into the gold, and taking it back home.

sandwiches are served with Papas Fritas and Kriss’ Kole Slaw   

           

Pulled Pork Sandwich Tender Slow Roasted Pork with Gold Rush  

     Barbeque Sauce on a Toasted Kaiser Roll  9.95

Chicken Torta  Charbroiled Citrus Chicken Breast on a Torta Roll, with 

     Ancho Rancho Spread, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Cotija Cheese  9.95

Angus cheeseburger  ½ lb U.S.D.A. Choice Angus Beef and 

     Cheddar on a Kaiser Roll,  Ancho-Rancho Spread, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion  9.95       

Carne Asada torta  Grilled Marinated Flank Steak on a Torta Roll, 

     with Ancho Rancho Spread, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Cotija Cheese  11.95

Martins bratwurst  Poached in Prussian Pilsner Beer, and Grilled. 

     Served on a Toasted Torta Roll, with Onion, Dill Pickle, and Mustard  9.95

 

flame grilled

 

Rancheros would gather at the large land-grant ranches to help each other

during calving season. As thanks, the owner would host a barbeque

 

Charbroiled Chicken  Marinated in Fresh Citrus and Spices, Served

    with Tomato Rice, Rancho Beans, Guacamole, and Corn or Flour Tortillas 13.95

Grilled carne asada  Tender Marinated Flank Steak Served with 

     Tomato Rice, Rancho Beans, Guacamole, and Corn or Flour Tortillas  15.95

Fresh fish  We Purchase in Season and from Sustainable Resources. Your 

     Server will describe Today’s Selections and Cooking Techniques  Market Price

Jumbo mexican White Shrimp Skewered and Grilled, then

     Glazed with Orange Jalapeno Marmalade  24.95

stuffed Pork Chop with  Charred Poblano Chile Corn Bread, Roasted

      Pepitas, and Cotija Cheese  21.95

T Bone Steak  16 oz U.S.D.A. Choice Bone-in Cut, Rubbed with Cracked

     Black Pepper and Sea Salt, Then Flame Broiled to your liking   28.50 

 

SIDES

Papas fritas  Natural Cut French Fries  3.50

Kriss Kole Slaw Tossed in a Tangy Traditional Dressing  3.50  

Rancho Beans Slow Cooked Beans, with Onion, Garlic, and Bay Leaf  3.50

Tomato Rice Pan Toasted Rice Pilaf Cooked in Rich Tomato Broth  3.50

Grilled vegetables  in Season, with Olive Oil 3.95  

golden Roasted Potatoes Olive Oil, Cracked Black Pepper,

     and Fresh Rosemary  3.50

 

 

DESSERTS

Our Early california Favorites are Made From Scratch

and served with enough spoons to give everyone at the Table a Taste.

 

Caramel custard flan  Creamy Egg Custard and Caramelized 

     Sugar Syrup  5.95  

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake  Spiced Chocolate Cake, Soaked

     in Condensed Milk, Whole Milk, and Cream  6.50 

Fig and Raisin Bread Pudding Fancied Up with California

     Fruit and Whiskey Sauce  5.95  

Dutch oven Apple Cobbler An Old Time Favorite, Served

     Warm in an Iron Skillet  5.50

Lemon meringue Pie  Tart-Sweet Lemon Curd with Toasted Meringue 

     and Prickly Pear Syrup  4.95 

We accept Visa, Mastercard and American express.

No personal checks. CA sales tax added to all food & beverage items.