El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse is located in Old Town Newhall and offers the best authentic Sonoran cuisine to the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley. Family-owned El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse is a true gem in Santa Clarita, having opened for business in late 1998. Since its opening it has been rebuilt and restored from the ground up as one of the improvements made in the revitalization efforts for Old Town Newhall.

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Nearly 3,500 square feet houses this excellent steakhouse and features an expansive and well-appointed establishment. With a large, light and bright main dining room, a cozy covered patio with a view of a revitalized Main Street, spacious, shaded outdoor eating area and a generously sized bar equipped with flat-panel television screens, there is no better place to dine in the Santa Clarita Valley than El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse.

El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse in Santa Clarita

This family-owned restaurant is the creation of Raul Bojorquez and his wife Dora. The restaurant is the family’s second El Trocadero Mesquite and their first venture in the United States. Other family members continue to operate the original El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse located in Sonora.

Bojorquez first arrived in the Santa Clarita Valley in 1997 at a time when the City of Santa Clarita had plans to revitalize the historic downtown district. The idea of remodeling and rebuilding the reputation of Old Town Newhall stuck with Bojorquez, enough that he quickly developed plans to open the first El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse on non-Mexican soil.

El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse is a pioneer of all sorts, being the first major business to open in conjunction with the area’s redevelopment. Its location in Old Town Newhall is very convenient, as it is right next door to Repertory East Playhouse (REP), a short distance from the Canyon Theatre, home of the Canyon Theatre Guild, and across the street from Santa Clarita’s Jan Heidt Metrolink Station.

El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse is light years ahead of the traditional south-of-the-border fare. Its cuisine stands apart from the competition because of the way it is prepared. The food is prepared in the style of the owners’ native Nogales, Mexico which includes noticeably lighter and tastier foods than those that would be offered at typical Mexican restaurants. This style is achieved because of the kitchen’s mesquite grill which is used to prepare a selection of steaks, poultry and fish entrees. Even the prices are “lighter” than those of restaurants of the same caliber.

Mexican Food in Santa Clarita

The menu at El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse features delicious Sonoran dishes cooked to perfection. They serve appetizers such as the Sonoran Platter which includes mini chimichangas and flautas (toasted taquitos) with guacamole and sour cream, and Chile Miguel, a roasted “Anaheim chile” filled with tender strips of meat and melted cheese, served on a tortilla.

There are several soups and salads that serve as excellent comfort foods and reminders of authentic Sonoran cuisine. Their specialty Caldo de Queso is a delicious broth with diced potatoes, green chili peppers and cheese and is only served on Friday. The Ensalada de Pollo features mesquite-grilled chicken breast topped with fresh mixed greens, tomatoes and onions (also available with avocados).

Traditional Sonoran-Style Dishes truly capture the authentic taste of Sonoran food. Tampiquena is a mesquite-grilled steak with chile rellendo, a cheese enchilada, guacamole, rice and beans. Tacos Dorados are made with shredded beef or chicken in a crispy, fried corn tortillas and are served with beans. The specialty of the house is the Carne Asada which is a mesquite-grilled steak served with quesadilla, guacamole, beans, and a soup or salad.

The Bojorquez family invites you to taste Mexican food the way it was meant to be savored. At El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse there is no doubt that authentic Sonoran cuisine is created with the utmost attention to detail and flavor.

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