El Barco Méxican Restaurant Menu

4.5
(1,400+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Cheese Dip

      Add chorizo for an additional charge.
      $5.99
      Cheese Dip
    • Choripollo

      Marinated grilled chicken strips cooked with chorizo and topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and tortillas.
      $15.99
      Choripollo
    • Quesa Birria Tacos

      (3) crispy, cheesy, birria (beef stew) tacos served with consume (broth), cilantro, onion, lime and salsas.
      $14.99
      Quesa Birria Tacos
    • Santa Fe

      Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat, beans, and Mexican cheese blend then fried to a golden brown. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $14.95
      Santa Fe
    • El Trio

      Grilled chicken breast, steak & shrimp. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and tortillas.
      $19.50
      El Trio
    • Quesadillas

      Mexican cheese blend. Served with sour cream and roasted salsa.
      $10.95
      Quesadillas
    • Texas

      Two small burritos with your choice of meat. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
      $13.99
      Texas
    • Carne Asada

      8 Oz thin sirloin steak marinated & grilled. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeños and tortillas.
      $18.99
      Carne Asada
    • Jarritos

      Strawberry, pineapple, tamarind, grapefruit.
      $3.49
      Jarritos
    • Fresh Guacamole

      Made to order with creamy avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, onion and citrus juice. Topped with queso fresco.
      $6.95
  • Starters

    • Deluxe Nachos

      Fresh fried corn tortilla chips, loaded with re-fried beans, Mexican cheese blend, tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, and cheese.
      $13.00
      Deluxe Nachos
    • Quesadillas

      Mexican cheese blend. Served with sour cream and roasted salsa.
      $10.95
      Quesadillas
    • Cheese Dip

      Add chorizo for an additional charge.
      $5.99
      Cheese Dip
    • Fresh Guacamole

      Made to order with creamy avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, onion and citrus juice. Topped with queso fresco.
      $6.95
  • Salads

    • Taco Fajita

      Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of steak or chicken fajitas, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato.
      $14.25
      Taco Fajita
    • Taco

      Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of ground beef or pulled chicken, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato.
      $12.95
      Taco
    • Grilled Chicken

      Romaine lettuce mix tossed with onions, tomato, cheese, and croutons. Topped with tender grilled chicken slices.
      $12.95
      Grilled Chicken
    • Shrimp Salad

      Romaine lettuce mix tossed with onions, tomato, cheese, and croutons. Topped with grilled shrimp.
      $15.15
      Shrimp Salad
  • Kid's Meal

    Kid's meals include a drink.
    • Taco

      Served with rice and beans.
      $7.99
      Taco
    • Quesadilla

      Served with rice and beans.
      $7.99
    • Enchilada

      Served with rice and beans.
      $7.99
      Enchilada
    • Burrito

      Served with rice and beans.
      $7.99
      Burrito
    • Cheeseburger

      Served with French fries.
      $7.99
      Cheeseburger
    • Grilled Cheese

      Served with French fries.
      $7.99
      Grilled Cheese
    • Chicken Strips

      Served with French fries.
      $7.99
      Chicken Strips
    • Macaroni & Cheese

      Served with French fries.
      $7.99
      Macaroni & Cheese
  • Beverages

    • Coca Cola Soft Drinks

      Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Pibb Xtra, Sprite, lemonade, Orange Fanta, Mello Yello.
      $3.49
      Coca Cola Soft Drinks
    • Aguas Frescas

      Horchata, Jamaica, tamarind.
      $3.99
    • Jarritos

      Strawberry, pineapple, tamarind, grapefruit.
      $3.49
      Jarritos
  • Enchiladas

    • Seafood

      Two flour tortillas stuffed with shrimp, crab, and pico de gallo. Topped with creamy spinach cheese sauce, sour cream, and avocado. Served with rice and beans.
      $14.95
      Seafood
    • Green

      Kinda spicy. Two corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese. Topped with green chili sauce and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
      $12.95
      Green
    • Mexicanas

      One beef, one chicken, one re-fried bean, and one cheese enchilada. Topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomato.
      $13.45
      Mexicanas
    • Jalisco

      Two corn tortillas stuffed with chicken. Topped with red enchilada sauce and cheese. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, and tomato.
      $12.95
    • Classic

      Two corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese. Topped with red enchilada sauce and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
      $12.95
      Classic
  • Tacos

    • Mahi Mahi

      (2) grilled mahi mahi, red cabbage, pico de gallo, Mexican cheese blend and ranch. Served with rice and beans.
      $14.85
      Mahi Mahi
    • Fish

      (2) grilled tilapia, pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
      $13.45
      Fish
    • Fried Fish

      (2) battered cod, red cabbage, pico de gallo, cheese and ranch. Served with rice and beans.
      $13.45
      Fried Fish
    • Shrimp

      (3) grilled shrimp, sweet onions & red peppers, cilantro, and queso fresco. Served with rice and hot salsa.
      $16.45
      Shrimp
    • Chicken

      (3) grilled chicken, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, and queso fresco. Served with pinto beans and hot salsa.
      $14.65
    • Steak

      (3) grilled steak, fresh cilantro, and onion. Served with pinto beans and hot salsa.
      $14.65
      Steak
    • Al Pastor

      (2) grilled marinated pork, sweet onions, pineapple, fresh cilantro, and onion. Served with rice, beans and hot salsa.
      $13.45
      Al Pastor
    • Carnitas

      (3) braised pork, pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, queso fresco. Served with pinto beans and hot salsa.
      $13.45
      Carnitas
    • Quesa Birria Tacos

      (3) crispy, cheesy, birria (beef stew) tacos served with consume (broth), cilantro, onion, lime and salsas.
      $14.99
      Quesa Birria Tacos
  • Burritos

    • Classic

      Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of ground beef or pulled chicken. Topped with mild red sauce, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and tomato. Served with rice and beans.
      $13.49
      Classic
    • Fajita

      Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken or steak fajitas. Served with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
      $14.49
      Fajita
    • Grande

      Rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and your choice of meat on a flour tortilla. Served with roasted salsa.
      $13.99
      Grande
    • California

      Flour tortilla with rice, pinto beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese, and choice of meat. Smothered with green chili sauce, red sauce and cheese sauce.
      $14.49
      California
    • Texas

      Two small burritos with your choice of meat. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
      $13.99
      Texas
    • Bowl

      White rice, romaine lettuce mix, south western style corn mix, sour cream, queso fresco roasted salsa on the side, and your choice of meat.
      $13.99
      Bowl
  • Chimichangas

    • Santa Fe

      Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat, beans, and Mexican cheese blend then fried to a golden brown. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $14.95
      Santa Fe
    • Classic

      Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken then fried to a golden brown. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, re-fried beans, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $13.95
      Classic
  • Seafood

    Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
    • A La Diabla

      Extra good. Sautéed shrimp with mushrooms, simmered in a fiery red hot salsa. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
      $17.99
      A La Diabla
    • Al Mojo De Ajo Shrimp

      Sautéed shrimp with mushrooms, onion, garlic, and herbs. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
      $19.99
      Al Mojo De Ajo Shrimp
    • Chipotle Shrimp

      Kinda spicy. Sautéed shrimp with zucchini, mushrooms, and chipotle cream sauce. Served with white rice and beans.
      $17.99
      Chipotle Shrimp
    • Momia Shrimp

      Six jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese & wrapped with bacon. Served with rice, fresh salad, and mayo-chipotle dipping sauce.
      $19.99
      Momia Shrimp
    • Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

      Steamed shrimp served in a cool and sweet tomato sauce with pico de gallo and diced avocado. Served with saltine crackers.
      $19.99
    • À La Campechana Cocktail

      Steamed shrimp & octopus, served in a cool and sweet tomato sauce, with pico de gallo and diced avocado. Served with 4 oysters on the half shell. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $22.25
    • Fiesta Tilapia

      Grilled tilapia fillet served over sautéed vegetables. Served with rice and beans.
      $15.99
      Fiesta Tilapia
    • Fried Mojarra

      Whole fried tilapia. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
      $19.99
      Fried Mojarra
    • À La Cucaracha Shrimp

      Spicy. Whole shrimp, sautéed with fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce. Served with cucumber slices.
      $19.50
      À La Cucaracha Shrimp
    • Langostinos

      Spicy. Whole prawns sautéed with garlic, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
      $21.99
    • Mango Habanero Aguachiles

      Butterflied shrimp marinated in citrus juice with thin sliced habanero pepper, red onion and cucumber and your choice of green, red or black sauce. Garnished with avocado & mango slices. Served with tostadas and saltine crackers. The citrus marinade adds flavor and causes the proteins in the fish to cook without heat.
      $19.99
    • Aguachiles

      Extra good. Butterflied shrimp marinated in citrus juice and your choice of green or red pepper sauce. Served cool with cucumber and avocado slices. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $19.99
      Aguachiles
    • Shrimp & Mussels

      New Zealand green shell mussels & whole shrimp sautéed in butter and a delicious Cajun style medium sauce.
      $20.95
      Shrimp & Mussels
    • Mariscada #1

      1 lb of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, clams, and cray fish) sautéed in butter and a delicious cajun style medium sauce. Served with a whole tilapia, com on the cob, and steamed potatoes.
      $27.95
    • Mariscada #2

      2 lbs of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, clams, and cray fish) sautéed in butter and a delicious cajun style medium sauce. Served with corn on the cob and steamed potatoes.
      $34.95
    • Mariscada Grande

      2 lbs of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, clams, and cray fish) sautéed in butter and a delicious cajun style medium sauce. Served with a whole tilapia, com on the cob, steamed potatoes, white rice, and fried potato wedges.
      $49.95
      Mariscada Grande
    • Oysters on the Half Shell

      Fresh oysters served on the half shell. Choose between half dozen or one dozen.
      $13.99
    • Shrimp Ceviche

      Citrus marinated shrimp mixed with diced tomato, cucumber, onion, and cilantro. Topped with avocado slices. Served with tostadas and saltine crackers. The citrus marinade adds flavor and causes the proteins in the fish to cook without heat. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $17.99
      Shrimp Ceviche
    • Fish Ceviche

      Citrus marinated basa fillet mixed with diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and shredded carrot. Topped with avocado slices. Served with tostadas and saltine crackers. The citrus marinade adds flavor and causes the proteins in the fish to cook without heat. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $16.99
      Fish Ceviche
  • Fajitas

    Fajitas are prepared on a sizzling platter with grilled peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with rice, beans, three tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
    • Steak

      Grilled steak with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
      $16.99
    • Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
      $18.99
      Shrimp
    • Chicken

      Grilled chicken with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
      $16.99
    • Steak, Chicken & Shrimp

      Grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp served with sautéed bell peppers and onions.
      $18.49
  • Specialties

    Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
    • Choripollo

      Marinated grilled chicken strips cooked with chorizo and topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and tortillas.
      $15.99
      Choripollo
    • Pollo Loco

      Marinated chicken strips grilled with onions and topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and tortillas.
      $14.99
      Pollo Loco
    • Spinach Chicken

      Tender grilled chicken breast smothered in our creamy cheese & spinach sauce. Served with pico de gallo, rice and beans.
      $14.99
    • Chipotle Chicken

      Kinda spicy. Tender grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed shrimp & creamy chipotle sauce. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
      $18.99
      Chipotle Chicken
    • Carne Asada

      8 Oz thin sirloin steak marinated & grilled. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeños and tortillas.
      $18.99
      Carne Asada
    • Chile Colorado

      Kinda spicy. Grilled chunks of sirloin steak simmered in a red chili sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $15.49
    • Steak Mexicano

      Spicy. 12 oz t-bone steak grilled to your liking. Topped with grilled shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and serrano peppers. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $19.99
      Steak Mexicano
    • Steak Ranchero

      12 Oz t-bone steak grilled to your liking. Served with seasoned fried potatoes and garlic butter shrimp. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $19.99
      Steak Ranchero
    • El Trio

      Grilled chicken breast, steak & shrimp. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and tortillas.
      $19.50
      El Trio
    • Carnitas

      Braised pork shoulder butts. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeños, and tortillas.
      $17.99
      Carnitas
    • Chile Verde

      Kinda spicy. Braised pork simmered in a green chili sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $15.49
      Chile Verde
    • Parrillada

      Grilled chicken breast, steak, chorizo, cheese slices, cactus, cambray onions, sweet banana peppers, sautéed shrimp with onions, garlic, and cajun-style mild sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $33.25
      Parrillada
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup

      Shredded chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, rice, chicken broth, and tortillas.
      $12.99
  • Soups

    • Caldo De Mariscos

      1 Lb of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, and clams). Potatoes, and carrots cooked in a light Cajun style broth.
      $22.00
      Caldo De Mariscos
    • Caldo De Camarón

      Shrimp cooked in a light broth with potatoes and carrots. Served with bread.
      $16.99
      Caldo De Camarón
    • Michelada with shrimp

      Typically includes shrimp, tomato juice, lime, and assorted spices, garnished with shrimp.
      $16.99

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