Hector’s Casa Kelowna

🥟 Appetizers

House-made Mexican starters perfect for sharing at El Taquero in downtown Kelowna; fresh salsas, crisp chips, and vibrant flavours to wake up your taste buds.

Fresh Guacamole V GF

Creamy hand-mashed avocado topped with crumbled feta; rich, tangy, and perfect for dipping and sharing.

Chips & Salsa V GF

Homemade pico de gallo with tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime juice served with crisp tortilla chips for a bright, zesty bite.

Chicken Salad GF

Grilled chicken breast tossed with bell peppers, bacon, feta, and romaine in a creamy avocado dressing for a hearty, flavour-packed salad.

Cesar Salad GF

Classic Caesar salad finished with Applewood smoked bacon and crunchy corn tortilla strips; add chicken or prawns to make it a meal.

Nachos V GF

House tortilla chips piled with beans, cheese, salsa, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, and guacamole; available in single, medium, or large, with the option to add beef, pork, or chicken.

Ceviche GF

Fresh shrimp marinated with onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro, topped with guacamole and served with chips for a bright, coastal-style starter.

Tortilla Soup GF

Spicy chicken broth simmered with Mexican dried chiles and tomato, finished with tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese for a comforting, flavourful soup.

Taquitos Bandera (3 pieces) GF

Seasoned shredded beef rolled in crisp homemade corn tortillas, served with tomato sauce, sour cream, and avocado sauce; add an extra taquito if you are extra hungry.

🌶 Specialties

Signature Mexican plates featuring bold sauces, traditional techniques, and generous portions for a true El Taquero experience in Kelowna.

Chiles Rellenos GF

Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, lightly battered, then finished with tomato sauce and sour cream for a rich, comforting classic.

Snapper Veracruzano

Pan-seared snapper in a rosé-style sauce with olives, capers, and pico de gallo, accompanied by prawns and rice for a coastal Veracruz-inspired dish.

Chimichangas (3 pieces)

Crispy flour tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, topped with tomato sauce, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream, and served with rice and beans.

Fajitas (Beef or Chicken)

Sautéed strips of steak or chicken with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and bacon in the beef option, finished with chipotle and mozzarella; served sizzling with rice, beans, and warm corn tortillas.

Mixiote

Tender lamb leg meat marinated in pasilla–guajillo adobo and steamed in banana and avocado leaves, served with morita sauce, beans, rice, and corn tortillas for deep, smoky flavour.

🫔 Enchiladas

House enchiladas rolled to order with slow-cooked fillings, layered with sauces and cheese, and finished with fresh garnishes for comforting Mexican flavour in Kelowna.

Enchiladas Rojas GF (3 pieces)

Seasoned shredded beef folded in soft corn tortillas, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream for a classic red enchilada plate.

Enchiladas Suizas (3 pieces)

Shredded chicken rolled in flour tortillas, baked in creamy rosé sauce with melted cheese, then finished with sour cream and pickled onions.

Enchiladas Verdes GF (3 pieces)

Shredded chicken in corn tortillas smothered in bright tomatillo sauce, topped with cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.

Enchiladas de Mole GF (3 pieces)

Shredded chicken in corn tortillas covered with traditional house mole, then garnished with sour cream, feta, lettuce, and pickled onions for a rich, layered flavour.

🌮 Tacos, Quesadillas & Burritos

Street-style tacos, gooey quesadillas, and fully loaded burritos bring authentic taqueria vibes to the heart of downtown Kelowna.

Taco Ranchero (2 pieces)

Two soft double 6” corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling and served with rice and beans for a classic taco plate.

Taco Platter

Choose four, eight, twelve, or sixteen double 4” corn tortillas, all served with beans and your favourite taco flavours for sharing or feasting.

The taco flavours

Asada (beef)

Sautéed beef strips cooked in a house adobo sauce, topped with avocado sauce, cilantro, and onions for a savoury, juicy taco.

Barbacoa (beef)

Slow-cooked beef in a homemade medium-spicy sauce, finished with avocado sauce, cilantro, and onions for deep, comforting flavour.

Pastor (pork)

Homemade medium spicy seasoned pork topped with avocado sauce, cilantro, and onions; a rich, tangy favourite.

Carnitas (pork)

Slow-cooked, tender pork finished with red sauce, cilantro, and onions for a juicy, flavourful classic.

Tinga (chicken)

Shredded chicken simmered in smoky house chipotle sauce, topped with lettuce, feta cheese, and pickled onions for a spicy, tangy bite.

Veggies

Grilled peppers, mushrooms, and onions in special adobo sauce, topped with lettuce and pickled onions for a satisfying vegetarian taco.

Quesadilla

A 12” flour tortilla filled with melted mozzarella, then topped with chipotle, sour cream, and avocado sauce; add your favourite protein for extra flavour.

Fish Taco GF (2 pieces)

Pan-seared snapper marinated in chipotle, served in soft corn tortillas with rosé reduction, olives, capers, pico de gallo, lettuce, avocado, lime, red onion, and cilantro.

Prawn Taco (2 pieces)

Pan-seared prawns in soft double corn tortillas with rosé reduction, olives, capers, pico de gallo, lettuce, avocado, lime, red onion, and cilantro for a bright, ocean-forward taco.

Gran Taco (2 pieces)

A combo of asada and prawn tacos; asada is topped with avocado sauce, cilantro, and onions, while prawn is finished with rosé reduction, olives, capers, and pico de gallo.

Burrito

A large flour tortilla stuffed with seasoned meat, beans, rice, lettuce, cheese, tomato, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, sour cream, and feta cheese for a hearty, all-in-one meal.

Burrito flavours

Asada (beef)

Sautéed beef strips finished in house adobo for a rich, savoury filling.

Barbacoa (beef)

Slow-cooked, medium spicy beef with deep, comforting flavour.

Pastor (pork)

Medium spicy, house-seasoned pork with classic al pastor-style seasoning.

Carnitas (pork)

Slow-cooked, tender pork for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth burrito.

Tinga (chicken)

Shredded chicken in homemade chipotle sauce with smoky, spicy notes.

Veggies

Grilled peppers, mushrooms, and onions for a flavourful vegetarian option.

🍮 Desserts

Finish your El Taquero meal on a sweet note with classic Mexican desserts that pair perfectly with tacos, margaritas, and late-night Kelowna vibes.

Churros (2 pieces)

Homemade flour churros fried until golden, served with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream for a warm, crunchy, and creamy treat.

Vanilla Flan

Silky Mexican vanilla custard with a delicate caramel top for a smooth, traditional dessert.