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Our Menu

  • Breakfast Menu
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Breakfast served every day 7am-2:00 pm • Consumer advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of foodborne illness. These items are cooked to order • Alert your server if you have special dietary requirements • Prices may change without prior notice. 20% gratuity is applied to dine-in parties of 5 or more.

House Omelets

Served with Mexican Potatoes

El Amanecer

$13.95
Ham, chopped jalapeños and onions, & Oaxacan cheese, topped with green sauce.

Bacon Omelet

$13.95
Scallion onions, bacon, and Chihuahua cheese topped with green sauce.

La Mexican

$13.95
Sauteed, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, & Chihuahua cheese, topped with green and red sauces and sour cream.

Mexico D.F.

$14.95
Tender cactus (nopales), chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños topped with roasted tomato sauce.

Omelet De Espinaca

$13.95
Sautéed spinach with onions and Oaxacan cheese, topped with ranchera sauce | Add Mushrooms +$1.00

El Veracruzano

$15.99
With sautéed shrimp, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, and spinach topped with ranchera sauce.

Hidalgo

$13.95
Mushrooms, onions, spinach, and jalapeños, topped with green and red sauces.

Traditional Breakfast

Chilaquiles

$13.99
Eggs over sliced corn tortillas, topped with green, red, or mole sauce, drizzled with sour cream and cheese, and served with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice • Add Chicken or Cecina +$4.00 | Add Skirt Steak +$8.95

Ely’s Breakfast

$13.99
Eggs your way over Mexican Potatoes with homemade chorizo, guajillo sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and charred jalapeño served with grilled panela cheese.

Burrito o Torta Mañanera

$9.99
Breakfast burrito or sandwich with refried beans, cheese, mayo, potatoes, ranchera salsa and scrambled egg with your choice of bacon, jamon, or chorizo.

Enfrijoladas

$13.95
Corn tortillas simmered in pureed beans filled with sautéed onions garnished with fresh Mexican cheese, sour cream, and onion served with Mexican Rice and a side of bacon.

Desayuno Tio Luis

$14.99
Cecina steak & eggs your way served with Mexican Potatoes, refried pinto beans, chiles toreados, & green onions | Add Skirt Steak +$8.95

Huevos Poblanos (Mexican Benedict)

$13.99
Two poached eggs served over two sopes with black refried beans topped with chorizo, sour cream, queso fresco, & creamy poblano sauce, served with Mexican Potatoes.

Huevos Divorciados

$13.99
Fried eggs and ham over corn tortillas with green and guajillo sauces served with Mexican Rice and refried pinto beans.

Huevos Rancheros

$13.99
Eggs over corn tortillas topped with mild ranchero salsa served with Mexican Rice and refried pinto beans.

Huevos Motuleños

$13.99
Two eggs your way served over two tostadas with black refried beans, ham, topped with green and red sauces, queso fresco, and avocado served with Mexican Potatoes.

Huevos con Chorizo o Jamón

$11.99
Scrambled eggs and homemade chorizo or sliced ham served with Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, and Mexican Potatoes.

Huevos a la Mexicana

$11.99
Scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, and chopped jalapeños served with Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, and Mexican Potatoes.

Huevos con Nopales

$13.99
Served with Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, and Mexican Potatoes.

Sweet Breakfast

Traditional

$12.99
French toast topped with fresh fruits and whipped cream.

El Gordito

$11.95
Three Rompope (eggnog) pancakes with a side of fresh fruits.

El Gordo Full Breakfast

$13.95
Three pancakes, two eggs any style, and Mexican Potatoes.

Desayuno Americano

$14.95
Three pancakes, two eggs your way, two link sausages, and two slices of fried plantains topped with whipped cream.

Crepes with Banana

$13.95
Nutella stuffed crepes topped with cajeta sauce, fresh fruits, and whipped cream.

Kids Mini Gordito

$7.99
One egg any style and three mini pancakes topped with whipped cream and served with fresh fruit.

Breakfast Sides

Tocino

$4.99
Three pieces of bacon.

Jamón

$4.99
Ham

Salchicha

$4.99
Three pieces of sausage links.

Huevo Adicional

$3.99
Extra egg

Pancake Adicional

$4.99
Extra pancake

Lunch portions served Monday-Friday until 3:00 pm • Prices may change without prior notice.  20% gratuity is applied to dine-in parties of 5 or more.

Appetizers

Ceviche

$11.95
Lime marinated fish or shrimp with pico de gallo topped with cilantro and avocado.

Nachos

$9.95
Crispy tortilla chips, refried beans, and cheese topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and guacamole | Add Chorizo, Carne Asada, or Pollo +$3.00

Taquitos Dorados Surtidos

$13.95
(9) Nine crispy flute-shaped fried 4.5” corn tortillas with assorted fillings topped with sour cream and queso fresco: potatoes and cheese, chicken, and beef tinga stew.

Quesadillas

$12.95
Three flour or corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, served with Mexican Rice and refried pinto beans | Add Rajas, Pollo, Chorizo, Pastor, or Arrachera Asada +$3.00

Guacamole

$10.95
Ripe Hass avocados with fresh pico de gallo.

Queso Fundido

$11.95
Melted Chihuahua cheese with homemade chorizo or grilled poblano rajas with onions served with corn or flour tortillas.

Empanadas De Camaron

$14.95
Four crispy corn turnovers filled with shrimp and cheese over white rice served with mixed veggie salad, avocado slices, and homemade chipotle salsa.

Chorizo con Frijoles

$10.99
A mix of chorizo and refried beans with sautéed onions and grilled jalapeños topped with melted cheese served with corn or flour tortillas.

Tlacoyitos Huastecos

$11.99
Three pieces of fried masa dough stuffed with refried beans and topped with fried serrano and green tomatillo sauce, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and queso fresco. Best enjoyed Fresh!

Soups and Salads

Small Soups available Monday - Friday only

Carne En Su Jugo

$14.95/+
Small $14.95 | Regular $16.95 • "Beef in its own juice" A traditional soup from Guadalajara Jalisco, served with whole beans, crispy bacon bits. Garnished with green onion, radishes, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro and onions. Also available in half-gallon and gallon sizes.

Caldo De Res

$13.95/+
Small $13.95 | Regular $15.95 • A hearty and satisfying soup, made with beef shank & beef short ribs, potatoes, corn, and chayote. Garnished with fresh cilantro, onions, limes, and salsas.

Caldo de Pollo

$13.95/+
Small $13.95 | Regular $15.95 • An authentic Mexican chicken (bone in) soup recipe with lots of vegetables. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, limes, and salsa.

Pozole Rojo

$13.95/+
Small $13.95 | Regular $15.95 • A tasty soup made with pork, hominy, and red chilies. Served with shredded cabbage, radishes, onions, limes, chips, and salsas. Also available in half or one-gallon sizes.

Caldo De Camarón o Pescado

$15.95/+
Small $15.95 | Regular $17.95 | With Fish & Shrimp $18.95 • Our delicious shrimp or fish soup with guajillo peppers, herbs, spices, and vegetables. Served with white rice and garlic bread

Menudo Rojo

$13.95/+
Small $13.95 | Regular $15.95 • Weekends Only. A classic Mexican dish, menudo rojo is a spicy tripe soup known as a hangover cure. Served with Oregano, toasted de arbol chilies, limes, and salsa.

Sopa De Mariscos

$22.95
Seafood combination soup with shrimp, fish, king crab legs, seafood mix, and vegetables. Served with a side of white rice and garlic bread.

Ensalada De La Casa

$10.95
With Chicken $16.95 | With Skirt Steak $20.99 | With salmon $22.99 • A mix of Romaine lettuce & baby spinach, tomatoes, red peppers, red onion, red cabbage, grated carrot, radish, cucumber, avocado and roasted pecan nuts. Served with our house made vinaigrette (made with fresh lime / garlic / mustard)

Taco Salad

$13.95
Crispy flour tortilla bowl with salad, Mexican rice, frijoles de la olla, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream, and avocado slices with your choice of chicken, carne asada picada, pastor, grilled fish fillet or carnitas | Add Skirt Steak +$9.99

Tacos

Carnitas, Tripitas, Pollo Adobado, Barbacoa de Res, Cecina, Lengua (+$0.90), Chile Relleno (+$0.90), Pastor, Chorizo con papas, Arrachera, Vegetariano

Taco

$4.19

Mini Taco

$3.49

Taco Dinner

$15.49
Three (3) soft corn tortillas with your choice of filling served with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice | Lunch (2 Tacos) $13.49

Taco Platter

$16.49
Five (5) mini tacos with your choice of filling served with a side of guacamole.

El Tablazo

$56.99
Tacos Bar for 4-5 • A fun way to share a meal with friends and family, Served with arrachera asada, pollo adobado, and pastor with sides of guacamole, onion, cilantro, beans, pico de gallo, grilled onions, jalapeños, and limes | Add Extra Meat or Substitution +$6.00

Platillos Tradicionales

Dinners served with rice and beans. Lunch specials served Monday through Friday, 10 am - 3 pm

Tortas

$10.99
Toasted telera bun filled with beans, guacamole, Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, sour cream and slices of pickled jalapeno peppers. With your choice of Carnitas, grilled chicken breast, beef or chicken milanesa, ham with panela cheese, pastor, carne asada, chicken or beef tinga, or vegetarian | For Chile Relleno or Lengua add +$2.00 | Dinner $14.99

Super Quesadillas

$10.69
Large handmade corn tortilla filled with melted chihuahua cheese, with your choice of chicken or beef tinga, pastor, or carne asada. Served with side of mixed salad | With Tongue $12.95 | With Shrimp $13.95

Huaraches

$9.59
Oval corn masa tortilla, with beans, & green or red sauce. Your choice of beef or chicken tinga, chorizo & potatoes, pork "al pastor," beef barbacoa, or grilled steak. topped with tomato, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco.

Tostadas Dinner

$13.99
Two hard shells corn tortillas topped with refried pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, queso fresco & avocado with choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef.

Individual Tostada

$5.99

Gorditas Dinner

$14.99
Two fresh corn dough pockets, opened and filled with refried pinto beans and your choice of chicharron in green sauce, frijoles con queso, rajas con queso, garnished with cilantro and onions. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.

Individual Gordita

$5.79

Mexican Burger

$15.95
Half of pound of prime beef burger topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled panela cheese, caramelized onions, shredded lettuces, tomatoes, chile toreado, and chipotle mayonnaise. Served with French fries.

Traditional Burger

$15.95
Half of pound of prime beef burger topped with grilled panela cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions and chipotle mayonnaise served with French fries.

Enchiladas Al Gusto Dinner

$16.95
Three corn tortillas smothered with your choice of green, red or black mole sauce topped with onions, sour cream and queso fresco and filled with your choice of Chihuahua cheese, chicken tinga, or beef tinga. Served with refried pinto beans, mixed salad and Mexican rice | With Steak or Spinach add: +$3.00 | Lunch $13.95

Flautas Dinner

$15.95
Three flute shape fried corn tortillas topped with sour cream and queso fresco and filled with your choice of cheese & potato, chicken tinga, or beef tinga. Served with Mexican rice, refried pinto beans and mixed salad | Lunch $13.95

Platillos Fuertes

Carne Brava Res o Pollo

$11.95
Chicken $17.99 | Steak $22.95 | Lunch Chicken $11.95 | Lunch Steak $14.95 • Grilled skirt steak "asada" or chicken breast with onions, tomatoes and toasted arbol peppers. Served with whole beans, radishes, cilantro and avocado.

Tacos Bravos

$22.95
Three (3) tacos with either grilled skirt steak "asada" or chicken breast with onions, tomatoes, and toasted arbol peppers. Served Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, cilantro, and avocado.

Carne Asada

$19.95
Grilled tender outer skirt steak topped with grilled banana peppers & green onions on a sizzling plate served with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice | Lunch $19.95 | Dinner $24.95 | Carne Asada con Camerones $33.99

Carne Tampiqueña De Res o Pollo

$22.95
Chicken $22.95 | Steak $28.95 • Grilled tender outer skirt or chicken breast with a black mole cheese enchilada topped with sour cream and queso fresco, garnished with a grilled banana pepper and panela cheese on a sizzling plate served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.

Costillas de Puerco

$14.95
Dinner $17.95 | Lunch Special 14.95 • Braised Pork spareribs in tomatillo sauce with tender cactus (Nopales). Served with whole pinto beans from the pot (frijole de la olla). Lunch special: $14.95

Lomo En Chile De Árbol

$18.95
Beef ribeye thin slices in our spicy arbol sauce with nopales (tender cactus) and grilled onions served with whole beans (frijoles de la olla) and Mexican rice.

Chiles Rellenos

$12.95
Dinner $18.95 | Lunch: $12.95 • Two egg-battered roasted poblano peppers stuffed with Mexican panela cheese with a mild ranchera sauce, served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.

Pechuga Asada

$13.95
Dinner $16.95 | Lunch: $13.95 • Half grilled chicken breast with sautéed sliced vegetables served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.

Bistec a La Mexicana

$14.95
Dinner $16.95 | Lunch: $14.95 • Thin cut beef steak sauteed with onions, green & red peppers, jalapenos, and tomatoes in tomatillo salsa garnish with fresh cilantro. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.

Fajitas

$16.95
Chicken $21.95 | Steak $24.99 | Lunch Chicken $16.95 | Lunch Steak $18.95 | Combo (choose two): Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp $26.95 | All Three $35.99 • Grilled steak or chicken breast with sautéed tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and zucchini served on a sizzling plate with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice.

Pollo En Mole*

$18.95
Chicken leg and thigh simmered in our homemade (Grandmother) recipe Oaxacan Black Mole Sauce. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice. Sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds | With Grilled Chicken Breast $19.95 • *Contains Nuts!

Guisado De Puerco o Res

$13.95
Dinner $16.95 | Lunch $13.95 • Pork stew in plum tomato sauce or Mexican Beef stew in green tomatillo sauce, both with vegetables. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.

Seafood

Langostinos Plate

$22.99
Jumbo shrimp (prawns) cooked with your choice of our house seasoning or al ajillo (tasty lemon garlic sauce). Served with white rice, sweet potato fries, mix veggie salad and garlic bread | Langostinos Platter to share $35.99

Fajitas de Camarones

$22.95
Grilled jumbo shrimp with zucchini, onions, and red & green peppers. Served with white rice, sweet potatoes fries, mixed greens salad and garlic bread | With Salmon: $24.95

Camarónes Al Gusto

$21.99
Jumbo shrimp made your way with your choice of empanizados, a la plancha, a la diabla, al mojo de ajo or al ajillo. Served with white rice, sweet potato fries, mixed veggie salad & garlic bread | With Pulpo (octopus) $23.99

Cóctel de Camarones

$18.95
Mexican shrimp cocktail with our homemade tomato juice, fresh pico de gallo and avocado. Served with crackers | With Pulpo (octopus): $20.99 | Campechano (shrimp and octopus) $20.95

Filete Relleno

$26.95
7-9 oz. Foil wrapped fish fillet with shrimp & vegetables. Served with white rice, sweet potato fries, mixed veggie salad, and garlic bread.

Filete de Pescado

$18.95
Tilapia fillet served your way: a la plancha, al mojo de ajo, a la diabla or al ajillo. Served with white rice, green salad, sweet potato fries and garlic bread.

Salmon al Vapor

$23.95
Salmon steak with slice of zucchini, onions, and red & green bell peppers served with white rice, sweet potato fries and mixed greens salad.

Tacos de Pescado o Camarón

$12.95
Two breaded fish fillet tacos topped with our mix veggie salad & avocado. Served with white rice, sweet potato fries and our house made chipotle salsa.

Kid’s Menu

Kids 12 and under (Dine in only)

Kid Mini Gordito

$7.99
One egg any style and three mini pancakes topped with whipped cream and served with fresh fruit • Served daily until 2:00 pm

Mini Tacos

$7.99/2 pcs
Served with your choice of rice and beans or french fries.

Quesadillas

$7.99
Served with your choice of rice and beans or French fries.

Taquitos

$7.99
Served with your choice of rice and beans or French fries.

Sides

Half Aguacate

$3.49
Avocado

Cebollitas Asadas

$4.99
Grilled onions

Chiles Toreados

$3.99
Grilled jalapeño peppers

Papas Fritas

$5.99
French fries

Papas de Comote

$6.99
Sweet potato fries

Crema

$2.99
Sour cream

Queso Fresco

$2.99
Cheese

Arroz Blanco

$2.99
White Rice

Arroz Mexicano

$2.99
Mexican rice

Refried Beans

$2.99

Whole Beans

$2.99

Ensalada de Nopales

$7.99
Cactus Salad

Vegetables

$7.99
Sauteed red & green peppers, onions, and zucchini.

Desserts

Flan de Dia

$6.99
Homemade Mexican style creamy custard dessert.

Platanos Fritos

$6.99
Tajaditas de platano macho (Fried Sweet Plantains) garnished with sour cream & queso fresco.

Pastel de 3 Leches

$6.99
Homemade sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk. Garnished with fruits of the day.

Catering orders require a minimum of 48 hours and a 50% deposit. Warming kits are available for $16.99. Delivery is available. Prices may change without prior notice.

Catering Appetizers

Guacamole

$28.99
32 oz. size made fresh with ripe Hass avocados, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime. Garnished with radishes and cilantro.

Totopos

$24.99
Full tray of crunchy tortilla chips.

Salsas

$18.95
32 oz of our homemade salsas: verde (tomatillos and jalapeños), roja (tomatillos and de arbol chiles), aguacate (avocado and serrano peppers), or martajada (chunky tomato and chipotle)

Taquitos Dorados

$72.95
50 crispy tortillas each wrapped around your choice of filling topped with sour cream and queso fresco: potato (papa), shredded chicken (tinga de pollo), or shredded beef (tinga de res).

Quesadillas

$99.99
50 flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheese.

Quesadillas with Meat / Veggies

$149.95
50 flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheese and your choice of: grilled steak (carne asada), grilled chicken breast (pechuga asada), adobo pork and pineapple (al pastor), or poblano peppers (rajas).

Empanadas

$169.99
50 crispy corn turnovers filled with shrimp and cheese served with a side of guacamole and chipotle sauce.

Catering Sides

The following sides are sold by the full tray or half tray. The minimum is a full or half tray per selection.

Arroz Mexicano

$49.95/+
Full tray $49.95 | Half tray $25.95 • Mexican style rice.

Papas a la Mexicana

$28.95/+
Full tray $45.95 | Half tray $28.95 • Potatoes, onions, and peppers.

Frijoles de la Olla

$25.95/+
Full tray $49.95 | Half tray $25.95 • Whole pinto beans.

Arroz Blanco

$25.95/+
Full tray $49.95 | Half tray $25.95 • White rice with mixed vegetables.

Ensalada

$25.95/+
Full tray $49.95 | Half tray $25.95 • Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, lime, and orange slices.

Frijoles Refritos

$25.95/+
Full tray $49.95 | Half tray $25.95 • Refried pinto beans.

Catering Entrees

The following entrees are sold by the full tray (serves 24 people) and half tray (serves 12 people). The minimum is a full tray per selection.

Bistec a la Mexicana

$99.95/+
Full tray $199.95 | Half tray $99.95 • Chopped tender ribeye steak with bell peppers, banana peppers, onion, and tomato sprinkled with cilantro.

Fajitas de Pollo

$99.95/+
Full tray $199.95 | Half tray $99.95 • Grilled chicken breast with sautéed onions, bells peppers, & zucchini.

Fajitas de Res

$109.95/+
Full tray $219.95 | Half tray $109.95 • Grilled steak with sautéed onions, bell peppers, & zucchini.

Pollo a la Cazuela

$99.00/+
Full tray $199.95 | Half tray $99.95 • Chicken, potato, and carrots simmered in our spicy tomato and fresh herb sauce.

Pollo Entomatado

$99.95/+
Full tray $199.95 | Half tray $99.95 • Chicken in tomatillo sauce.

Guisado de Res

$99.95/+
Full tray $199.95 | Half tray $99.95 • Beef stew cooked in tomatillo sauce.

Guisado de Puerco

$99.95/+
Full tray $199.95 | Half tray $99.95 • Pork stew cooked in a tomato and guajillo chili sauce.

Costillas de Puerco

$109.95/+
Full tray $209.95 | Half tray $109.95 • Pork back ribs in green sauce.

Fiesta Packs

Fiesta packs include an entree and the following for 24 guests: Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Guacamole, Chips & Salsa, Picked Vegetables, Corn or Flour Tortillas

Chicken Fajita Fiesta Pack

$249.00

Steak Fajita Fiesta Pack

$259.00

Bistec a la Mexicana Fiesta Pack

$239.00

Beef or Pork Guisado Fiesta Pack

$239.00

Chicken Stew Fiesta Pack

$239.00

Taco Bar Packs

Have fun with family, friends, or coworkers while making your tacos • Price per person.

Silver

$10.99/+
Two Meats • 0-49 people $11.99 | 50-99 people $11.59 | 100+ people $10.99

Gold

$11.99/+
Two Meats, Chips, and Queso Fresco • 0-49 people $12.99 | 50-99 people $12.59 | 100+ people $11.99

Platinum

$13.95/+
Three Meats, Chips, and Queso Fresco • 0-49 people $14.99 | 50-99 people $14.45 | 100+ people $13.95

Taco Meat Options

Al Pastor (Pork) | Cecina (Thin Sliced Beef) | Chicken in Adobo Sauce | Grilled Skirt Steak (+$0.60 extra each) | Natural Beef Barbacoa | Chorizo and Potatoes | Beef Tongue (+$0.60 extra each)

Basic Toppings Included

Diced White Onion | Diced Tomatoes | Corn or Flour Tortillas | Tomato Arbol Salsa | Fresh Mexican Cheese and Chips (With Gold and Platinum Packages Only) | Fresh Chopped Cilantro | Lime Wedges | Tomatillo Serrano Salsa
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