Esther's Taco House Menu
Welcome to Esther's Taco House, a gem nestled in Placentia, CA, serving up authentic Mexican flavors that captivate the senses. From the moment you step inside, the inviting ambiance wraps you in warmth, perfect for casual dining or a celebratory meal.
Start with their renowned chicken tacos, lauded for their exquisite flavors, especially enhanced by the addition of yellow chili pepper—a favorite among taco enthusiasts. Other highlights include irresistible quesadillas and crispy flautas, all served in generous portions to satisfy your cravings. For those looking to refuel after an outdoor adventure, Esther's offers a refreshing atmosphere with friendly staff who ensure a pleasant dining experience.
With each bite, it's clear why customers return, transforming a simple meal into a cherished tradition. Make Esther's Taco House your next culinary destination; it’s a feast you won’t forget!
Appetizers
Quesadillas W/Shredded Beef
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and stuffed with seasoned shredded beef, served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
(3) Shredded Beef Taquitos
Three rolled corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded beef, paired with a dollop of creamy guacamole.
Mexican Pizza W/ Al Pastor
Our version of a loaded quesadilla, 2 flour tortillas stuffed with beans, meat, Monterey Jack cheese, American cheese, salsa, Cilantro & onions.
Mexican Pizza W/Chicken
Our version of a loaded quesadilla, 2 flour tortillas stuffed with beans, meat, Monterey Jack cheese, American cheese, salsa, Cilantro & onions.
Quesadillas W/Carne Asada
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and stuffed with seasoned carne asada , served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
Shrimp Quesadilla
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and stuffed with grilled shrimp, served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
(3) Chicken Taquitos
Three rolled corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, paired with a dollop of creamy guacamole.
Qt. Guacamole
32 ounces of our creamy blend of ripe avocados, our chunky salsa, hot sauce, cheese, and a hint of lime
Chips
Crispy corn tortilla chips made in-house daily.
Irish Nachos
Crispy French topped with beans, choice of meat, melted Monterey Jack cheese, jalapenos, olives, sour cream, salsa and our homemade guacamole
Street Tacos Platter
(5) Soft corn tortillas topped with seasoned meats, diced onions, fresh cilantro, and our delicious avocado salsa, mix and match up to 5 choices
Mexican Pizza W/Shredded Beef
Our version of a loaded quesadilla, 2 flour tortillas stuffed with beans, meat, Monterey Jack cheese, American cheese, salsa, Cilantro & onions.
Buffalo Wings
Crispy, juicy chicken wings slathered in tangy Buffalo sauce, served with your choice of creamy Ranch or tangy Bleu Cheese.
Quesadillas W/Cheese
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
Bean Dip
Creamy dip made with blended beans, seasoned with spices, salsa and topped with creamy Monterey Jack cheese
Deluxe Cheese Crisp
Large Crispy flour tortilla open faced and topped with Monterey Jack cheese your choice of meat topped with jalapenos, cilantro & onions. Served with our house made guacamole and sour cream on the side.
Nacho Grande
Crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese, refried beans, jalapenos, black olives, and topped with our delicious guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. Choose from ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, carne asada, carnitas, shrimp, or al pastor.
Guacamole
A creamy blend of ripe avocados, our chunky salsa, hot sauce, cheese, and a hint of lime.
Cheese Chips
Crispy corn tortilla chips covered with melted Monterey Jack cheese.
(3) Shredded Beef Flautas
Three crispy rolled flour tortillas packed with seasoned shredded beef, paired with a dollop of creamy guacamole.
Sampler Platter
A GREAT choice for folks that can’t decide! This includes (2) chicken flautas, cheese quesadilla, cheese chips, jalapeno poppers, guacamole & sour cream.
Quesadilla W/Ground Beef
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and stuffed with seasoned ground beef , served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
2 Lbs. Bag Chips W/ Pint Of Salsa
Crispy corn tortilla chips paired with a pint of salsa. Serves approximately 15 people.
Mexican Pizza W/Asada
Our version of a loaded quesadilla, 2 flour tortillas stuffed with beans, meat, Monterey Jack cheese, American cheese, salsa, Cilantro & onions.
Jalapeno Poppers
Breaded Jalapenos, stuffed with cheddar cheese and deep fried, served with Ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing on the side
Asada Fries
Crispy French fries loaded with melted cheese, carne asada, refried beans, jalapenos, black olives, and topped with our delicious guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Corn Quesadilla W/Cheese
Corn Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
Mini Chimichangas
Two crispy, golden-brown mini chimichangas packed with savory, seasoned beef, beans and melted cheese, accompanied by a side of creamy guacamole, sour cream and a garnish of lettuce and tomatoes.
Quesadillas W/Chicken
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and stuffed with shredded chicken, served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
Mexican Pizza W/Carnitas
Our version of a loaded quesadilla, 2 flour tortillas stuffed with beans, meat, Monterey Jack cheese, American cheese, salsa, Cilantro & onions.
Mexican Pizza W/Ground Beef
Our version of a loaded quesadilla, 2 flour tortillas stuffed with beans, meat, Monterey Jack cheese, American cheese, salsa, Cilantro & onions.
Quesadillas W/Carnitas
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and stuffed with our slow roasted carnitas , served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
Fried Pickles
Crisp dill pickle spears, breaded and deep-fried, served with your choice of chipotle mayo, or ranch dressing on the side.
Cheese Crisp
Large Crispy flour tortilla open faced and topped with Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeno.
Quesadillas W/Fajita Chicken
Flour Tortilla loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese and stuffed with chunks of juicy chicken , served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
(3) Chicken Flautas
Three crispy rolled flour tortillas packed with juicy seasoned chicken, paired with a dollop of creamy guacamole.
Chicken Taquitos (2)
(2) Rolled corn tortillas stuffed with marinated shredded chicken breast and then deep fried to a golden crisp, served with our house made guacamole
Shredded Beef Flautas (2)
(2) Rolled flour tortillas stuffed with marinated shredded beef and then deep fried to a golden crisp, served with our house made guacamole
Shredded Beef Taquitos (2)
(2) Rolled corn tortillas stuffed with marinated shredded beef and then deep fried to a golden crisp, served with our house made guacamole
Chicken Flautas (2)
(2) Rolled flour tortillas stuffed with marinated shredded chicken breast and then deep fried to a golden crisp, served with our house made guacamole
Taquitos/Flautas
Tacos
Ground Beef Taco
Our finely ground beef is marinated with crushed chilies and spices slow cooked and stuffed in a fried corn tortilla shell, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Shrimp Taco
Shrimp seasoned and grilled to perfection, served in a soft corn tortilla, topped with white cabbage, cilantro, onions, tomato, and a white cream sauce
Carne Asada Taco
Diced Carne Asada, (skirt steak), seasoned to perfection, served in a soft corn tortilla shell topped with lettuce, tomato, cilantro & onions.
Street Taco
Soft corn tortilla, with your choice of al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, chicken, or shredded beef, cilantro, onions, and a delicious avocado salsa.
Chicken Taco
Our marinated shredded chicken breast stuffed in a fried corn tortilla shell, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Baja Fish Taco
Battered Cod filet, served in a soft corn tortilla, topped with white cabbage, cilantro, onions, tomato, and a white cream sauce.
Al Pastor Taco
Succulent, marinated pork with, cilantro, onions and lettuce nestled in a soft corn tortilla.
Lettuce Cup Tacos
Two crisp lettuce cups filled with your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, shredded chicken, fajita chicken (chunks), carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, grilled fish, baja fish, or grilled shrimp, black beans, corn, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, onion and tomato.
Grilled Fish Taco
Wahoo fish grilled and seasoned to perfection, served in a soft corn tortilla, topped with white cabbage, cilantro, onions, tomato, and a white cream sauce.
(2) Street Tacos
(2) Soft corn tortillas, with your choice of al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, chicken, or shredded beef, cilantro, onions, and a delicious avocado salsa.
Bean Taco
Carnitas Taco
Shredded Pork slow cooked and marinated in spices and XX amber, served in a soft corn tortilla shell topped with lettuce, tomato, cilantro & onions.
Fajita Chicken Taco
Our marinated chunks of chicken breast stuffed in a soft corn tortilla shell, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Shredded Beef Taco
Slow cooked shredded beef, marinated in spices and XX amber, stuffed in a fried corn tortilla shell, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Green Carnitas Enchilada Combo
Green Asada Enchilada Combo
Small Wet Burrito Combo
2 Shredded Beef Flautas Combo
Green Ground Beef Enchilada Combo
Shredded Beef Enchilada Combo
Chile Relleno Combo
Cheese Enchilada Combo
Fajita Chicken Taco Combo
Carnitas Enchilada Combo
Chicken Enchilada Combo
Carnitas Taco Combo
Carne Asada Taco Combo
Shrimp Enchilada Combo
Asada Enchilada Combo
Green Shredded Beef Enchilada Combo
Green Chicken Enchilada Combo
Grilled Fish Taco Combo
Cheese Tamale Combo
2 Chicken Flautas Combo
Baja Fish Taco Combo
Ground Beef Enchilada Combo
Green Cheese Enchilada Combo
Ground Beef Taco Combo
Red Tamale Combo
2 Chicken Taquitos Combo
2 Shredded Beef Taquitos Combo
Green Tamale Combo
Chicken Taco Combo
Shrimp Taco Combo
Shredded Beef Taco Combo
Lunch Combos
Sides/Ala Carte
Side Of Hot Sauce
Side Of Ranch
Corn Dog
Corn Dog W/Fries
Side Of Rice
A delicious blend of rice and seasonings and broth simmered to perfection.
Quart Rice
Fried Jalapeno
French Fries
Small Side Of Guacamole
Side Tortillas
Side Of Beans
Slow cooked in house, just like Grandma used to do
Chile Relleno
Anaheim Chile breaded and stuffed with Monterey jack cheese, covered in green chile sauce and cheese. Served with your choice of Corn or Flour tortillas.
Side Of Salsa
Red Tamale
Our tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, which is stuffed with pork, and steamed in a corn husk, served with our red or green chile on top.
Green Tamale
Our tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, which is stuffed with pork, and steamed in a corn husk, served with our red or green chile on top.
Pint Of Beans
Side Of Avocado
Pint Of Rice
Side Of Tomatoes
Side Of Sour Cream
Side Of Ketchup
Side Of Cheese
Side Of Sauce
Pint Salsa
1/2 Rice/ 1/2 Beans
Quart Beans
Cheese Tamale
Our tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, which is stuffed Monterey jack cheese, green chiles, and steamed in a corn husk, served with our red or green chile on top.
Red Chile Combo
Red chile (Chile Colorado) succulent chunks of Beef simmered in a red chile sauce, served with your choice of corn of flour tortillas.
Fajitas Combo
Sizzling strips of sauteed bell peppers, onions and tomatoes accompanied by your choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp, and served with Spanish rice, refried beans and a side of warm tortillas.
Green Chile Combo
Green chile (Chile verde) succulent chunks of pork simmered in a green chile sauce, served with your choice of corn of flour tortillas.
3 Item Fajita Combo
Combination Plates
Sandwiches
French Fries
Cheeseburger
Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and Thousand Island dressing.
Grilled Cheese
A simple classic!!!!
Chili Dog
Chili Size
An open faced hamburger smothered in chili beans, topped with diced onions and melted cheese.
Chili Cheese Fries
Carne Asada Grilled Cheese
Yes, you read this right. Take the simple classic grilled cheese and add some diced carne asada. Give it a shot, it is delicious!!!!
Carnitas Grilled Cheese
Yes, you read this right. Take the simple classic grilled cheese and add some shredded carnitas. Give it a shot, it is delicious!!!!
Hot Dog
Hamburger
Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and Thousand Island dressing
Chili Cheese Dog
Soup & Salad
Choose between our delicious Albondigas or Chicken Tortilla soup and a house dinner salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
Bowl Of Chili Beans
Experience hearty chili beans packed with savory beans, seasoned ground beef, red chile, and robust spices topped off with Monterey jack cheese and diced onions, creating a comforting and delicious bowl of pure satisfaction.
Chicken Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, marinated shredded chicken breast, green chile sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese.
Carne Asada Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, seasoned Carne Asada, shredded lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onions and Monterey Jack cheese.
Bowl Albondigas Soup
Traditional Mexican soup with Meatballs and vegetables.
Bowl Of Red Chile
Red chile (Chile Colorado) succulent chunks of Beef simmered in a red chile sauce, served with your choice of corn of flour tortillas.
Red Chile Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, tender beef chunks, red chile, shredded lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese
Carnitas Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, shredded pork, shredded lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onions, and Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded Beef Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, slow cooked shredded beef, shredded lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese.
Cup Albondigas Soup
Traditional Mexican soup with Meatballs and vegetables.
Southwest Grilled Salad
Choice of Fajita chicken, Buffalo chicken, or Steak, served on top of spring mix, corn, black beans, carrots, tomato, and topped with tortilla strips. Served with your choice of dressing on the side.
Fajita Chicken Salad
Iceberg lettuce, purple cabbage, celery, tomato, avocado topped with Grilled chicken breast, and your choice of dressing on the side.
Cup Chicken Tortilla Soup
Diced chicken with potatoes, carrots, celery in a rich homemade chicken broth, served with cheese and tortilla strips.
Green Chile Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, succulent chunks of pork, green chile, shredded lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese.
Chicken Fajita Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, marinated chunks of chicken breast, green chile sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese.
Tostada Grande
One of our house favorites is a large Flour tortilla bowl fried and stuffed with beans, your choice of meat, shredded lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onion, cheese, guacamole & sour cream.
Dinner Salad
Chopped iceberg lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, and tomato. Served with dressing on the side.
Protein Bowl
Spanish rice, refried beans, and your choice of protein (ground beef, shredded beef, shredded chicken, fajita chicken (chunks), carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, grilled fish or shrimp. Add on all the fixing to your desires.
Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup
Diced chicken with potatoes, carrots, celery in a rich homemade chicken broth, served with cheese and tortilla strips.
Taco Meat Tostada
Fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with beans, seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese.
Bean Tostada
Our tostadas come with a fried flat corn tortilla shell covered with re-fried beans, lettuce, tomato and Monterey jack cheese.
Bowl Of Green Chile
Green chile (Chile verde) succulent chunks of pork simmered in a green chile sauce, served with your choice of corn of flour tortillas.
Tostadas/ Soups/ Salads
Dry Burritos
Carnitas Burrito
Slow cooked shredded pork, shredded lettuce, cilantro, onions, and fresh made salsa, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Chicken Burrito
Our marinated shredded chicken breast, refried beans, and a dash of green chile sauce, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Al Pastor Burrito
Green Chile Burrito
Tender chunks of pork simmered in our green chile sauce and refried beans, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Fish Burrito
Chile Relleno Burrito
Wowzers!!! Our chile relleno burrito is absolutely to die for, stuffed with 2 of our famous chile rellenos, beans and green chile sauce, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Shredded Beef Bean & Cheese Burrito
Seasoned slow cooked, shredded beef, with refried beans, and Monterey Jack cheese, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Shrimp Burrito
Build Your Own Burrito
Just as it states, bring your appetite and let your imagination run wild with this one. Our largest flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat and whatever else you would like to shove in there. ENJOY!!!!
Fajita Chicken Burrito
Our marinated chicken breast chunks, refried beans, and a dash of green chile sauce, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Ground Beef Bean & Cheese Burrito
Seasoned ground beef, with refried beans, and Monterey Jack cheese, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Red Chile Burrito
Tender chunks of beef simmered in our red chile sauce and refried beans, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Bean & Cheese Burritos
Our Bean and cheese Burrito is simply perfect loaded with slow cooked refried beans and Monterey Jack cheese, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Carne Asada Burrito
Diced skirt steak delightfully seasoned and grilled, shredded lettuce, cilantro, onions, and fresh made salsa, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Kids Chicken Tostada
Small Beans
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Small Rice
Corn Dog W/Fries
Hamburger W/Fries
Kids Bean Tostada
Kids Chicken Taquitos
Cheeseburger W/Fries
Chicken Nuggets W/Fries
Hot Dog W/Fries
Mac & Cheese
Grilled Cheese W/Fries
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
Kids Shredded Beef Taquitos
Kids Stuff
Drinks
Pink Lemonade
Soda Water
Horchata
Milk
Cranberry Juice
Starry
Dr. Pepper
Raspberry Iced Tea
Apple Juice
Lemonade
Iced Tea/Coffee
Orange Crush
Diet Pepsi
Rootbeer
Pepsi
Roy Rogers
Shirley Temple
Chocolate Milk
Fruit Punch
Orange Juice
Diet Dr. Pepper
Shrimp Burrito
Carnitas Burrito
Slow cooked shredded pork, shredded lettuce, cilantro, onions, and fresh made salsa, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Red Chile Burrito
Tender chunks of beef simmered in our red chile sauce and refried beans, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Fish Burrito
Shredded Beef Bean & Cheese Burrito
Seasoned slow cooked, shredded beef, with refried beans, and Monterey Jack cheese, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Green Chile Burrito
Tender chunks of pork simmered in our green chile sauce and refried beans, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Carne Asada Burrito
Diced skirt steak delightfully seasoned and grilled, shredded lettuce, cilantro, onions, and fresh made salsa, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Chile Relleno Burrito
Wowzers!!! Our chile relleno burrito is absolutely to die for, stuffed with 2 of our famous chile rellenos, beans and green chile sauce, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Bean & Cheese Burritos
Our Bean and cheese Burrito is simply perfect loaded with slow cooked refried beans and Monterey Jack cheese, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Fajita Chicken Burrito
Our marinated chicken breast chunks, refried beans, and a dash of green chile sauce, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Ground Beef Bean & Cheese Burrito
Seasoned ground beef, with refried beans, and Monterey Jack cheese, rolled into a large flour tortilla
Al Pastor Burrito
Chicken Burrito
Our marinated shredded chicken breast, refried beans, and a dash of green chile sauce, rolled into a large flour tortilla.
Wet Burrito
House Specialties
Carnitas Platter
Slow roasted Shredded Pork, cilantro & onions, rice, beans, served with tortillas
3 Item Fajita Combo
2 Chile Rellenos
2 Anaheim Chiles breaded and stuffed with Monterey jack cheese, covered in green chile sauce and cheese. Served with Spanish Rice, refried beans, and your choice of Corn or Flour tortillas.
Deluxe Cheese Crisp
Large Crispy flour tortilla open faced and topped with Monterey jack cheese your choice of meat topped with, jalapenos, cilantro & onions. Served with our house made guacamole and sour cream on the side.
# 18 (3) Taquitos
(3) Rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of chicken or shredded beef, and then deep fried served with Spanish rice and refried beans and our house made guacamole.
#19 (2) Flautas
(2) Rolled Flour tortillas stuffed with your choice of chicken or shredded beef, and then deep fried served with Spanish rice, refried beans and our house made guacamole.
(3) Street Tacos Combo
(3) Soft corn tortillas topped with seasoned meats, diced onions, fresh cilantro, and our delicious avocado salsa, mix and match up to 3 choices served with Spanish rice and refried beans
Carne Asada Platter
Asada steak, cilantro & onions, rice, beans, served with tortillas
Veggie Bowl
Spinach & Mushroom Enchilada
Spinach & Tomato Enchilada
Black Beans
Veggie Taco
Mushroom Enchilada
Vegetarian
Enchiladas
Enchiladas W/Chicken
Shrimp Enchilada
Corn tortilla loaded with grilled seasoned shrimp, topped with our chile verde and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Enchiladas W/Cheese & Onions
Enchiladas W/Shredded Beef
Chile Verde Enchilada W/Ground Beef
Corn tortilla loaded with seasoned ground beef, topped with our chile verde and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Chile Verde Enchilada W/Cheese & Onions
Corn tortilla loaded with Monterey jack cheese and onions, topped with our chile verde and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Enchilada W/Ground Beef
Enchiladas W/Carne Asada
Chile Verde Enchilada W/Chicken
Corn tortilla loaded with seasoned shredded chicken, topped with our chile verde and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Enchiladas W/Carnitas
Chile Verde Enchilada W/Carnitas
Corn tortilla loaded with our slow cooked, marinated carnitas, topped with our chile verde and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Chile Verde Enchilada W/Carne Asada
Corn tortilla loaded with seasoned carne asada, topped with our chile verde and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
Chile Verde Enchilada W/Shredded Beef
Corn tortilla loaded seasoned shredded beef, topped with our chile verde and melted Monterey Jack cheese.