La Puerta - Downtown brunch menu
La Puerta - Downtown offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm, with brunch happy hour from 10:00am-12:00pm. View the menus below for more information.
Brunch food menu
Breakfast Tacos + Quesadillas | $17 carne 'n' egg tacos / $14 migas tacos ($2 add chorizo) / $15 breakfast tacos / $16 carnitas 'n' egg tacos / $15 egg 'n' veggie quesadilla ($2 add chorizo) / $15 breakfast quesadilla / $16 carne 'n' egg quesadilla |
Breakfast Burritos | $17 carne 'n’ egg burrito / $16 breakfast burrito / $16 chorizo burrito / $16 carnitas 'n' egg burrito |
Breakfast Especiales | $17 carnitas & pancakes ($4 add two eggs) / $18 chilaquiles ($7 add marinated steak; $6 add pollo asado or carnitas) / $6 sopa de pozole (cup) / $9 sopa de pozole (bowl) / $17 enfrijoladas ($3 add two eggs) / $15 huevos rancheros ($7 add 6oz marinated steak) / $21 breakfast carne asada potatoes with eggs / $21 breakfast carnitas potatoes with eggs |
Brunch drink menu
Cocktails | $13-$20 |
Sparkling Wine | $8-$28 (glass) / $28-$105 (bottle) |
White Wine/Rosé | $10-$16 (glass) / $36-$52 (bottle) |
Red Wine | $10-$14 (glass) / $36-$52 (bottle) |
Beer | $4-$9 |
Flights | $32 Mezcal Vago flight / $30 Don Fulano flight / $50 barrel aged flight |
Non-Alcoholic | $3-$8 |
Brunch Happy Hour Specials
Day | Specials |
Monday | N/A |
Tuesday | N/A |
Wednesday | N/A |
Thursday | N/A |
Friday | N/A |
Saturday (open-12:00pm) | 50% off all bottles and glasses of bubbles / 50% off house Bloody Marys, Bloody Marias, and bellinis / 50% off all breakfast quesadillas / $3 a la carte breakfast tacos |
Sunday (open-12:00pm) | 50% off all bottles and glasses of bubbles / 50% off house Bloody Marys, Bloody Marias, and bellinis / 50% off all breakfast quesadillas / $3 a la carte breakfast tacos |
La Puerta - Downtown Brunch
VANESSA A.
UPDATED
August 7, 2025
Brunch basics:
La Puerta - Downtown offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm, with brunch happy hour from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Enjoy popular food dishes like breakfast tacos or chilaquiles.
Sip on classic brunch cocktails like Bloody Marys or bellinis.
La Puerta - Downtown
La Puerta - Downtown brunch tips
Brunch happens every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm: weekend brunch at La Puerta is a Gaslamp go-to, with a full menu of huevos rancheros, carne asada burritos, and Mexican-style comfort food served until 3:00pm.
Order the carnitas and pancakes for the sweet-savory combo: this unexpected dish is a fan favorite—fluffy buttermilk pancakes stacked with slow-roasted pork and syrup.
Try the chilaquiles with rojo or verde sauce: loaded with chorizo beans, crema, cotija, and house-made chips, the chilaquiles are a brunch staple with bold flavor and customizable heat.
Don't miss the breakfast carne asada potatoes with eggs: this dish is a hangover hero. Griddled potatoes, steak, guac, and jack cheese all topped with eggs cooked to order.
Brunch drinks are strong and creative: from Bloody Marias made with house bloody mix to Bellinis with Squirt floats, the “Eye Openers” pack as much personality as the food.
The music and vibe lean loud, lively, and fun: expect rock and roll playlists, a bold bar crowd, and tattooed walls. It’s more casual day party than sleepy morning cafe.
There's no free parking, so plan for paid lots nearby: street parking is tough in the Gaslamp, and La Puerta doesn’t offer a dedicated lot, but public garages are within a few blocks.
The guacamole and chips come hot and housemade: whether you order them or they’re brought out with drinks, the chips are thick, warm, and perfectly salty, and the guac is chunky and well-spiced.
FAQs
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, La Puerta - Downtown has outdoor seating, including sidewalk tables and a patio.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, there are vegetarian options like veggie tacos and mini-tostadas.
Do they have a good tequila selection?
Yes, La Puerta - Downtown has a large selection of tequila and mezcal.
La Puerta - Downtown Brunchspotter review
VANESSA A.
CONTRIBUTOR
La Puerta doesn’t soften its edges for brunch, and that’s the appeal. It’s loud, unapologetic, and squarely planted in the Gaslamp’s after-party circuit, where $3 mimosas flow alongside pulled pork pancakes and tequila shows up before noon. The music leans rock, the crowd leans social, and the menu delivers in scale and attitude. Most tables kick things off with hot chips and punchy guacamole, but the real play is in the savory mains. The breakfast carne asada potatoes are the standout: spiced, loaded, and topped with eggs that arrive just soft enough to pull it all together. The chilaquiles are deeply satisfying, with your choice of verde or rojo and a side of chorizo beans that don’t feel like filler. Carnitas and pancakes is a dish made for sharing, but no one ever really wants to. This isn’t brunch for whispering over lattes. It’s brunch for the messy, the hungry, and the still-a-little-hungover. And it works.
Nearby brunch spots
Brunch at La Puerta - Downtown is a bold and flavorful experience where Sinaloa-inspired Mexican cuisine meets a lively, tequila-fueled atmosphere in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Served on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm, with brunch happy hour from 10:00am-12:00pm, this buzzy cantina serves up favorites like Breakfast Tacos, Chilaquiles, and Carnitas & Pancakes, all made fresh daily with authentic ingredients. Pair your meal with a Bloody Maria, a refreshing bellini, or take advantage of half off bottles of bubbles during happy hour, and soak in the laid-back, fun-loving energy that makes every visit unforgettable. Whether you’re recovering from the night before or keeping the party going, brunch at La Puerta - Downtown is a celebration of tacos, tunes, and tequila.
La Puerta - Downtown brunch times
Day | Times |
Monday | N/A |
Tuesday | N/A |
Wednesday | N/A |
Thursday | N/A |
Friday | N/A |
Saturday | 10:00am-3:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am-3:00pm |
Last updated: 3/7/25 (Source)