Johnny Mananas Ocean Beach Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Johnny Mananas Ocean Beach, where the vibrant flavors of Mexico meet the laid-back spirit of San Diego. Nestled at 4888 Newport Ave, this charming eatery has quickly become a local favorite for its exceptional menu focused on fresh, quality ingredients.
Highlights include the famous crispy fish tacos, a customer favorite, praised for their unbeatable price and outstanding flavor. Diners also rave about the surf and turf taco, featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp that delivers a spicy kick. For those seeking vibrant drinks, the Mexican candy margarita offers a delightful twist.
Whether enjoying the Cali burrito or flavorful pollo asado nachos, every dish embodies a commitment to freshness and taste. Complemented by a selection of local brews, Johnny Mananas invites you to savor every bite in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this hidden gem on your next visit!
Starters
Chips and Salsa
Tortilla Chips and Johnny's salsas
Chips and Guacamole
Tortilla chips, guacamole, and Johnny's salsas
Chips n' Dips
Tortilla chips served with a side of: cheese sauce, guacamole, refried beans, and Johnny's salsas
Beef rolled tacos (5)
Angus shredded beef, cheese, guacamole, lettuce and salsa fresca
Chicken Tenders and Fries
all-natural chicken tenders and fries
Ceviche of the day
Chef's daily special
World famous Crispy Fish
Beer battered wild caught Mahi Mahi, cabbage, salsa fresca, and creamy chipotle
Grilled Fish
Wild-caught grilled Mahi Mahi, cabbage, salsa fresca, and creamy chipotle sauce.
Shrimp
Sustainable grilled shrimp, cabbage, cilantro, cheese, and verde chipotle sauce
Spicy Surf and Turf
Sustainable grilled shrimp diablo, Angus steak, cheesy tortilla, guacamole, and creamy chipotle sauce
Carne Asada
Angus steak, guacamole, cilantro and onions
Pollo Asado
All natural chicken breast, guacamole, cilantro, and onions.
Quesabirria
Braised Angus beef, cheesy tortilla, cilantro, and onions. Add consomme (dipping sauce) 2
Carnitas
Mexican pulled pork, guacamole, cilantro, and onions
Shredded Beef
Angus shredded beef, salsa fresca, lettuce, and cheese
Tacos (Served on a soft corn tortilla. Add rice & beans for 4 )
Burritos (served on flour tortillas)
Carnitas
Mexican pulled pork, refried beans, cilantro, guacamole, and sour cream
Pollo Asado
All natural chicken breast, black beans, rice, salsa fresca, and creamy chipotle sauce
Sammy's Cali Pollo
All-natural chicken breast, bacon, fries, cheese, jalapenos, and ranch dressing
Carne Asada
Angus steak, guacamole, and salsa fresca
California Burrito
Angus steak, guacamole, fries and cheese
Surf and Turf
Sustainable grilled shrimp, Angus steak, guacamole, and cheese
Fish
Grilled wild-caught Mahi Mahi, rice, black beans, cabbage, and verde chipotle sauce
Shrimp
Sustainable grilled shrimp, rice, black rice, beans, salsa fresca, cheese, and verde chipotle sauce
Bean and Cheese
Refried beans and cheese
Veggie
Rice, black beans, cabbage, guacamole, and salsa fresca
cheese
Mexican cheese blend
Pollo Asada
All-natural chicken breast and cheese
Beef
Angus shredded beef and cheese
Carne Asada
Angus steak and cheese
Shrimp
Sustainable grilled shrimp and cheese
Quesadillas (Served on a flour tortilla with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa fresca)
Enchiladas (Served with rice, refried beans, sour cream, lettuce, and salsa fresca)
Cheese
Cheese and red sauce
Chicken
All-natural chicken breast, cheese, and red sauce
Beef
Angus shredded beef, cheese, and red sauce
Shrimp
Sustainable grilled shrimp, cheese, and red sauce
Pollo Asada
All natural chicken breast
Carnitas
Mexican pulled pork
Carne Asada
Angus steak
Grilled Fish
Wild caught Mahi Mahi
Shrimp
Grilled sustainable shrimp
Entrees: Served with rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, salsa fresca, and corn tortillas
Nachos and Fries
Nachos
Refried beans, nacho cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca, and jalapenos
Carnitas Nachos
Mexican pulled pork, refried beans, nacho cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca, jalapenos
Pollo Asada Nachos
All-natural chicken breast, refried beans, nacho cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca, jalapenos
Carne Asada Nachos
Angus steak, refried beans, nacho cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca, and jalapenos
Pollo Asada Fries
All-natural chicken breast, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole
Carnitas fries
Mexican pulled pork, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole
Carne Asada Fries
Angus steak, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheese with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham
Chorizo & eggs burrito
Scrambled eggs, beef chorizo, potatoes, and cheese
Beef Machaca Burrito
Scrambled eggs, Angus shredded beef, potatoes, and cheese
Carne Asada & Egg Burrito
Scrambled eggs, Angus steak, potatoes, and cheese
Chilaquiles
Eggs over easy, red sauce, sour cream, cheese, and salsa fresca. Add protein: 3
Huevos Rancheros
Eggs over easy, red sauce, and cheese. Served with: potatoes, black beans, and corn tortillas
Breakfast Plate
Eggs any style, potatoes, refried beans, and corn tortillas with choice of protein
Breakfast (served until 12 pm)
Sides & More
Fries
Rice and Beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Mexican hot carrots
Churro
Churros & Vanilla Ice Cream (Family size)
Nachos Cheese
Kids Chicken Tenders
All-natural chicken tenders served with fries
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
served with fries