Menu

Welcome to EL CAPITAN Mariscos y Taqueria, a culinary gem located in Modesto, CA. Here, flavors converge beautifully from the sea and the kitchen. The menu is a vibrant celebration of Mexican cuisine, featuring breakfast burritos filled with options like huevo a la Mexicana and bacon, all served with refried beans and potatoes.

The breakfast plates are equally tantalizing, offering dishes like chilaquiles—both red and green—with creamy toppings, or huevos con chorizo that promise a hearty start to your day. For those seeking something special, the botanas are a highlight. Indulge in the botana capitan, which tantalizes with shrimp, crab, and octopus. Each bite transports you to a coastal paradise, brimming with freshness.

At EL CAPITAN, it's not just about the food; it's an experience that embraces tradition while delivering undeniable flavor.

Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Burrito

Burrito de Huevo a la Mexicana

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and potatoes.

$8.99

Burrito de Huevos con Nopalitos

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and potatoes.

$8.99

Burrito de Huevos con Jamon ham

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and potatoes.

$8.99

Burrito de Huevos con Tocino Bacon

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and potatoes.

$8.99

Burrito eggs sausage

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and potatoes.

$8.99

Burrito el Capitan

2 huevos, bistec, tocino, jamon, frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and potatoes.

$13.99

Chilaquiles Rojos Plate

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Chilaquiles Verdes Plate

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Huevos con Chorizo Plate

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Huevos Rancheros Plate

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Huevos a la Mexicana Plate

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Huevos con Nopales Plate

Eggs with sliced onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.

$10.99

Huevos con Jamon Plate ham eggs

Frijoles refritos, queso y Rice. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Huevos con Tocino Plate bacon eggs

Frijoles refritos, queso y Arroz. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Machaca Plate

Frijoles refritos, queso y papas. Refried beans, cheese and Rice

$10.99

Pancakes Plate

3 pieces pancakes con 2 huevos, 2 pieces tocinos y 2 pieces salchichas. 3 pieces pancakes with 2 eggs, 2 pieces bacon and 2 pieces sausages.

$10.99

Platos de Desayuno

Platos de Desayuno

Botanas

Botanas

Botana de Camaron

Tomate, pepino, cebolla, camaron, salsa negra, chile de arbol y limon.

$21.99

Botana Mixta

Camaron y pulpo. Mixed snack shrimp and octopus.

$22.99

Botana Capitan

Camaron, pulpo, jaiba y ostion. Cpatain shrimp, octopus, crab and oyster snack.

$24.49

Botana de Ceviche

Camaron y pescado. Shrimp and fish ceviche snack.

$22.49

Camarones Chinola

Camarones fritos con cabeza y con la pocima roja caliente. Fried shrimp with head and the potion hot red.

$18.99

La Torre

Vegetarian.

$21.99

Super Quesadilla

Queso, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro, salsa roja y carne.

$10.99

Regular Quesadilla

Carne, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro y salsa roja.

$9.99

Taco Salad con Carne

Lechuga, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso y tomate.

$9.99

Regular Tostada

Frijol frito, carne, lechuga, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso y tomate.

$6.99

Chicken Salad

Lechuga, pepino, tomate, cebolla, chile campana, queso, aguacate, tritura de maiz y aderezo.

$9.99

Shrimp Salad

Lechuga, pepino, tomate, cebolla, queso, aguacate, tritura de maiz y aderezo ranch.

$13.99

Super Nachos

Frijol frito, chips, carne, queso, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo y jalapenos en rajas.

$9.99

Regular Nachos

Frijol frito, chip, queso crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeno en rajas asadas, papas, queso amarillo y crema.

$8.99

Asada fries

Carne asada and fries with sour cream.

$8.99

Torta

Servido con carne, crema, mayonesa, lechuga, aguacate, tomate, cebolla y jalapeno.

$8.99

Torta Ahogada

Servido con carne, crema, mayonesa, aguacate, cebolla, jalapeno y salsa hogada.

$9.99

Meat

Shredded chicken. Asada or carnitas pastor

$3.99

Carnes

Carnes

Tacos

Tacos

Regular Taco

$3.25

Super Taco

Servido con su selection de carne, cebolla, cilantro, salsa roja, lechuga, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo y queso. Super taco with choice of meat, onion, cilantro, red sauce, lettuce, cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and cheese.

$4.25

Taco Dorado

Servido con su seleccion de carne, lechuga, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo y queso. Served with choice of meat, lettuce, cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and cheese.

$4.25

Tacos de Camaron

Cebolla, cilantro, salsa verde, lechuga, salsa chipotle y pico de gallo. Shrimp tacos with onion, cilantro, green sauce, lettuce, chipotle sauce and pico de gallo.

$6.99

Tacos de Camaron Enchilado

Cebolla, cilantro, salsa verde, lechuga, salsa chipotle y pico de gallo. Shrimp tacos with onion, cilantro, green sauce, lettuce, chipotle sauce and pico de gallo.

$6.99

Fish taco

Cebolla, cilantro, salsa verde, lechuga, salsa chipotle y pico de gallo. Shrimp tacos with onion, cilantro, green sauce, lettuce, chipotle sauce and pico de gallo.

$5.99

Milanesa de Pollo Plate

$17.99

Milanesa de Res Plate

$18.99

Carne Asada Plate

$18.99

Al Pastor Plate

$17.99

Carnitas Plate

$15.99

Lengua Plate

$18.99

Cabeza Plate

$15.99

Chile Verde Plate

$15.99

Fajitas mixed

$19.99

Steak Ranchero Plate

$18.99

Chicken Fajitas Plate

$18.99

Steak Fajitas Plate

$18.99

Shrimp Fajitas Plate

$19.99

Fajitas Mar y Tierra Plate

$19.99

Two tacos Rice and beans

Rice and beans onions silantro and salsas

$11.99

Platillos

Platillos

A la Carta

A la Carta

Corn Quesadilla

$3.99

Corn Quesadilla with Meat

$4.65

Small Flour Quesadilla

$3.99

Small Flour Quesadilla with Meat

$4.99

Flautas

3 flautas of chicken or pork.

$7.99

Enchiladas Verdes

$3.99

Enchiladas Rojas

$3.99

Chile Relleno

Salsa de tomate y queso. Tomato sauce and cheese.

$4.75

Sopes

$4.99

Two enchiladas with Rice and beans

$11.99

Salsa to Go

Vegetarian.

$4.99

Salsa to Go

Salsa to Go

Mariscos

Mariscos

Caldo de Camaron

Shrimp hot pot soup.

$19.99

Caldo de Pescado

Fish hot pot soup.

$18.99

Caldo Vuelve a la Vida

Camaron, pulpo, jaiba, ostion, pescado y abulon.

$26.99

Camaron a la Diabla

Servido con salsa picosita. Spicy shrimp.

$18.99

Camaron al Mojo de Ajo

Garlic shrimp.

$18.99

Camarones Rancheros

Servido con chile campana, cebolla y tomate. Served with mix de bell pepper, onions and tomatoes.

$18.99

Camarones Cachanilla

Salsa chipotle, crema y hongos. Chipotle sauce, cream and mushrooms.

$18.99

Camarones Costa Azul

Envueltos con queso y tocino. Wrapped with cheese and bacon.

$18.99

Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp.

$18.99

Camarones Culichi

Chile pasilla y crema. Chile pasilla and cream.

$18.99

Camarones

Camarones

Pescado

Pescado

Filete de Pescado a la Plancha

Grilled fish fillet.

$15.99

Filete de Pescado Empanizado

Breaded fish fillet.

$15.99

Filete de Pescado a la Diabla

Fish fillet spicy.

$16.99

Filete de Pescado al Mojo de Ajo

Fish fillet with garlic.

$16.99

Filete de Pescado Ranchero

Cebolla, chile campana y tomate. Bell pepper, onion and tomato.

$16.49

Filete de Pescado Cachanilla

Hongos, salsa chipotle y crema.

$16.49

Empapelado de Filetes de Pescado

Con camaron, pulpo, jaiba, cebolla, cilantro, queso, salsa chipotle y envuelto en aluminio.

$19.99

Fajitas Mixtas

Camaron, asada y pollo.

$19.99

Mojarra Frita

Rice and beans salad tortillas

$17.99

Docena de Ostiones

Dozen oysters.

$16.49

1/2 Docena de Ostiones

1/2 dozen oysters.

$9.99

Shot de Ostion

Cebolla, cilantro, tomate, salsa, limon y apio. Oysters shot, onion, cilantro, tomato, salsa, lemon and celery.

$16.99

1/2 Ostiones a la Plancha

Servido con queso, tomate, cebolla y cilantro. Served with cheese, tomato, onion and coriander.

$10.99

1/2 Ostiones el Capitan

Servido con cebolla y camaron. Served with onion and shrimp.

$14.99

Ostiones

Ostiones

Burritos

Burritos

Burrito Regular

Servido con su selection de carne, arroz, frijol, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Regular burrito with choice of meat, pico de gallo, bean, rice, onion, cilantro and sauce.

$9.99

Super Burrito

Servido con su seleccion de carne, arroz, frijol, queso, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro, salsa y carne. Super burrito with choice of meat, rice, bean, cheese, cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, onion, cilantro and sauce.

$10.99

Burrito de Frijoles Fritos con Queso

Beans and cheese.

$6.99

Jumbo Burrito

Servido con su seleccion de carne, arroz, frijol, queso, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro, salsa, lechuga y carne. Jumbo burrito with choice of meat, rice, bean, cheese, cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, onion, cilantro, lettuce and sauce.

$11.99

Super el Burrito Mojado

Servido con su selection de carne, arroz, frijol, queso, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro y salsa mojada roja o verde. The wet burrito with choice of meat, rice, beans, cream, cheese, gucamole, pico de gallo, onion, cilantro, and wet red or green sauce.

$14.99

Chimichanga Burrito

Servido con su seleccion de carne, arroz, frijol, queso, pico de gallo, carne, ensalada, al lado, lechuga, tomate, crema y guacamole.

$13.99

Super Burrito de Camaron

Arroz, frijol, queso, crema, guacamole, lechuga, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro, salsa chipotle y salsa verde. Rice, beans, cream, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, onion, cilantro, chipotle sauce and green sauce.

$14.99

Super Burrito de Pescado

Arroz, frijol, queso, crema, guacamole, lechuga, pico de gallo, cebolla, cilantro, salsa chipotle y salsa verde. Rice, beans, cream, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, onion, cilantro, chipotle sauce and green sauce.

$13.99

Combo Plate 2 enchiladas Chicken or cheese

Chicken or cheese

$10.99

Combo Plate 2 tacos Choice meat

Refried beans, rice Choice to meat asada carnitas pastor and Chicken

$10.99

Combo Plate 3 Sopes

Beans, rice and choice of meat.

$14.99

Conbo 1 Chile relleno

1 chile relleno Rice and beans and tortillas flour or corn

$10.99

Combinacion de Platos

Combinacion de Platos

Kids Menu

Kids Menu

Kids Quesadilla con Queso

Arroz, frijoles o papas a la francesa.

$6.99

Kids Taco

Rice and beans or fries Choice meats chicken or beef

$6.99

Chicken nuggets

Chicken nuggets and fries

$6.99

1 enchilada kids Meal

Chicken or cheese With beans and rice or fries

$6.99

Tostada de Ceviche de Camaron

Shrimp ceviche tostada.

$9.99

Tostada de Ceviche de Pescado

Fish ceviche tostada.

$6.99

Tostada Mixta

Ceviche de camaron, ceviche de pescado, jaiba y pulpo.

$13.99

Ceviche de Jaiba y Pulpo

Crab and octopus ceviche.

$13.99

Tostada Tropical

Camaron crudo curtido con limon, tomate, cebolla, cilantro, pepino, mango y salsa negra.

$13.99

Tostada Navolato

Camaron crudo curtido con limon, cebolla morada, pepino, cilantro, salsa negra y tomate.

$13.99

Tostada la Gabacha

Camaron cocido, pepino y limon.

$13.99

Tostada Capitan

Camaron crudo curtido con limon, cebolla morada, pepino, cilantro, tomate, pulpo y salsa negra.

$14.99

Tostadas

Tostadas

Molcajetes Calientes

Molcajetes Calientes

Mar y Tierra

Asada, pollo, camaron, pulpo, jaiba, queso fresco, cebolla, cambray y aguacate.

$28.99

Barquito

Camaron, pulpo, jaiba, cebolla, cambray, queso y aguacate.

$28.99

Campechano

Pastor, asada, pollo, jaiba, queso fresco, cebolla, cambray y aguacate.

$28.99

Cachanilla

Salsa chipotle a la crema, camarn, pulpo, bistec, pollo, jaiba, queso fresco, cebolla, cambray y aguacate.

$28.99

Molcajete a la Diabla

Salsa picosa, camaron, pulpo, bistec, pollo, jaiba, queso fresco, cebolla, cambray y aguacate.

$28.99

Molcajete Capitan

Camaron cocido, camaron curtido con limon, pulpo, cebolla morada, pepino, salsa negra y roja.

$28.99

Molcajete Maleficio

Camaron curtido con limon, cebolla morada, pepino, salsa negra y roja.

$23.99

Molcajete de Aguachile Verde

Camaron curtido con limon, cebolla morada, pepino y la pocima verde.

$23.99

Molcajete de Aguachile Rojo

Camaron curtido con limon, cebolla morada, pepino y la pocima roja.

$23.99

Molcajetes Frios

Molcajetes Frios

Extras

Extras

Avocado

$0.99

Guacamole

$0.99

Sour Cream

$0.99

Chips

$0.99

Tortillas

$0.99

Chips and Salsa

$1.99

Egg

$0.99

Shrimp

$4.99

16 oz. Small Rice

$4.99

Beans

$4.99

16 oz. Guacamole

$10.99

Pollo Asado

Grilled chicken.

$3.99

Soda

$2.89

Jarritos

$3.25

Aguas Frescas

$4.99

Canned Soda

$1.75

Bottled Water

$1.75

Coffee

$2.25

Bebidas

Bebidas

Jugos

Jugos

Jugo Mixto

$6.99

Jugo de Naranja Zanahoria

$6.99

Jugo el Capital

Vampiro.

$7.99

Special

$10.99

Combo 2 enchiladas Chicken or cheese

Combo 2 enchiladas Chicken or cheese