El Chero Restaurant Menu

4.4
(50+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Pupusa de 3 ingredientes/ Cheese ,beans and pork

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with a savory blend of cheese, beans, and pork.
      $3.50
    • Baleada con todo

      Flour tortilla, avocado, egg, beans, cheese and cream
      $4.25
    • Pollo Frito con Tajadas / Fried Chicken with Sliced Plantains

      Fried chicken accompanied by sliced plantains, often served with a side of cabbage and a special sauce.
      $13.99
    • Horchata large

      Horchata, a large serving of a traditional Latin American beverage, typically includes rice, cinnamon, and vanilla, sweetened to taste.
      $4.99
    • Passion fruit Large / Maracuya

      Passion fruit juice, also known as maracuyá, is a refreshing beverage made from the pulp of passion fruit, typically sweetened to enhance its natural tartness.
      $4.99
    • Pupusa de chicharon / Pork

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with pork, typically includes cheese.
      $3.50
    • Baleada Carne Azada

      Flour tortilla, carne azada, avocado, egg, beans, cheese and cream
      $5.50
    • Baleada huevo con chorizo

      Flour tortilla, egg with chorizo, avocado, beans, cheese and cream
      $5.00
    • Horchata medium

      Horchata typically includes rice, cinnamon, and vanilla, creating a refreshing medium-sized beverage.
      $4.00
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled Latin-American style steak, served with a choice of four sides including rice variants, salads, pico de gallo, fries, beans, green bananas, and tortillas.
      $16.99
  • Soup/ Sopas

    • Old hen chicken soup

      Hen soup typically includes mixed vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and corn, simmered to bring out the rich flavors of the old hen.
      $16.50
    • Beef rib soup

      Bone-in beef ribs typically with yuca, corn, and mixed vegetables.
      $17.50
    • Seafood soup whit rice and tortillas

      Seafood soup with shrimp, mussels, clams, crab, and fish. Served with rice and corn tortillas.
      $20.50
  • Aperitivos/ Appetizers/ Antojitos/ Snacks

    • Beans / frijoles

      Typically includes refried beans served on a fried tortilla with cheese.
      $2.99
    • Rice/ Arroz

      White rice typically served as a staple dish in Latin American cuisine.
      $2.25
    • Rice & Beans mix / Casamiento

      Rice and beans typically combined with Latin seasonings.
      $3.25
    • Corn tortillas / Tortillas de maiz

      Traditional corn tortillas typically served as a base for various toppings or fillings.
      $1.50
    • Flour tortillas / Tortillas de harina

      Flour tortillas typically served as a base for various fillings or as a side to complement your meal.
      $1.50
    • Guacamole salvadorean /Guacamole salvadoreno

      Mashed avocado, onion, tomato, and lime juice, typically served with freshly made chips.
      $8.25
  • Baleadas Hondurenas

    • Baleada sencilla

      Flour tortilla, beans, cheese and cream
      $3.00
    • Baleada Carne Azada

      Flour tortilla, carne azada, avocado, egg, beans, cheese and cream
      $5.50
    • Baleada con todo

      Flour tortilla, avocado, egg, beans, cheese and cream
      $4.25
    • Baleada huevo con chorizo

      Flour tortilla, egg with chorizo, avocado, beans, cheese and cream
      $5.00
    • Baleada con pollo

      Flour tortilla, chicken, avocado, egg, beans, cheese and cream
      $5.50
  • Platos con Tajadas / Dishes with Sliced Plantains

    Bananas verdes fritas, repollo, salsa, aderezo, pico de gallo y encurtido. / Fried green plantain, cabbage, salsa, dressing, pico de gallo and pickled.
    • Pollo Frito con Tajadas / Fried Chicken with Sliced Plantains

      Fried chicken accompanied by sliced plantains, often served with a side of cabbage and a special sauce.
      $13.99
    • Carne Asada con Tajadas / Carne Asada with Sliced Plantains

      Grilled beef served with sliced plantains, typically accompanied by cabbage and a light dressing.
      $16.50
    • Carne Molida con Tajadas / Ground Beef with Sliced Plantains

      Ground beef paired with sliced plantains, typically accompanied by cabbage, tomato sauce, and a dressing.
      $12.50
    • Chuleta con Tajadas / Pork Chop with Sliced Plantains

      Pork chop served with sliced plantains, typically includes a side of cabbage salad, tomato sauce, and pickled onions.
      $17.99
    • Pescado Frito con Tajadas / Fried Fish with Sliced Plantains

      Fried fish accompanied by sliced fried plantains, typically served with a side of cabbage salad and a special house sauce.
      $18.99
    • Tacos Flauta Pollo / Fried tacos flauta chicken

      Crispy taquitos filled with seasoned chicken, typically accompanied by sliced plantains, and garnished with cabbage, cheese, and a creamy sauce.
      $12.99
  • Pupusas

    • Chicharron y queso/ pork and cheese

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with a savory blend of pork and cheese.
      $3.00
    • Pupusa de 3 ingredientes/ Cheese ,beans and pork

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with a savory blend of cheese, beans, and pork.
      $3.50
    • Pupusa de jalapeno/ jalapeno and cheese

      Handmade tortilla filled with spicy jalapeño slices and melted cheese, offering a balance of heat and creaminess.
      $3.00
    • Pupusas de pollo /chicken and cheese

      Thick handmade tortilla filled with chicken and cheese, typically includes a blend of savory flavors.
      $3.00
      Pupusas de pollo /chicken and cheese
    • Pupusa calabaza y queso / Squas and cheese

      Handmade tortilla filled with squash and cheese, combining the sweetness of calabaza with the richness of melted cheese.
      $3.00
    • Pupusa de espinaca y queso /spinach and cheese

      Thick handmade tortilla filled with spinach and cheese, typically includes a blend of soft and melted cheese paired with fresh spinach.
      $3.00
    • Pupusa loroco y quieso /loroco and cheese

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with the fragrant loroco flower and melted cheese.
      $3.00
    • Pupusa de Queso/ Cheese

      Handmade corn tortilla traditionally filled with a generous portion of cheese.
      $3.00
    • Pupusa de chicharon / Pork

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with pork, typically includes cheese.
      $3.50
  • Platos Especiales / Special Dishes

    • El Chero

      Carne asada, pollo frito, camarones, cebolla frita, guacamole, arroz, frijoles y tortillas. / Carne asada, fried chicken, shrimp, fried onions, guacamole, rice, beans and tortillas.
      $18.99
    • El Catracho

      Carne asada, chorizo y pollo frito, arroz y frijol. / Carne asada, chorizo and fried chicken, rice and beans.
      $18.99
  • Botanas / Snacks

    • Botanita Mixta / Mixed Snack

      A combination of grilled meats, possibly including steak, chicken, and shrimp, typically served with a side of salad.
      $27.99
    • Botanita de Pollo / Chicken Snack

      Grilled chicken accompanied by a selection of grilled vegetables, typically served as a light and savory snack.
      $12.50
    • Botanita de Carne / Meat Snack

      Grilled beef served with a side of pupusa, tomato, cucumber, and lettuce, following a traditional Latin American style.
      $14.50
    • Botanita de Chuleta / Pork Chop Snack

      Pork chop accompanied by a selection of Latin American snacks, often includes pupusa, tomato, and cucumber.
      $15.50
    • Botanita de Chicharrón / Fried Pork Rind Snack

      Fried pork rinds served with a selection of Latin American sides, typically including pupusa, tomato, celery, cucumber, and accompanied by two distinct salsas.
      $12.50
  • Lo Nuestro

    Nuestros platos están acompañados de sus cuatro opciones: arroz, casamiento, ensalada fresca, aguacate, pico de gallo, papas fritas, frijoles o tajadas. Tortillas de maíz o harina. / Our dishes are accompanied with your choice of four options: rice, rice and beans, fresh salad, avocado, pico de gallo, French fries, beans or sliced green bananas, Corn or flour tortillas.
    • Pollo Frito / Fried Chicken

      Crispy Latin-American style fried chicken with four customizable sides from a selection including rice, rice and beans, salads, avocado, pico de gallo, french fries, beans, green bananas, and tortillas.
      $13.99
    • Carne Molida / Ground Beef

      Ground beef served with four side choices: choose from rice, rice and beans, fresh salad, avocado, pico de gallo, French fries, beans, sliced green bananas, or tortillas.
      $12.99
    • Pescado Frito / Fried Fish

      Latin-American "Lo Nuestro" cuisine featuring crispy fried fish served with four customizable side selections including rice variants, salad, avocado, banana slices, and more.
      $18.99
    • Camarones a la Crema / Cream Style Shrimp

      Cream style shrimp served with a choice of sides including rice, rice and beans, fresh salad, avocado, pico de gallo, French fries, beans, sliced green banana, or tortillas.
      $17.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled Latin-American style steak, served with a choice of four sides including rice variants, salads, pico de gallo, fries, beans, green bananas, and tortillas.
      $16.99
    • Camarones a la Plancha / Grilled Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp served with four options of sides: choose from rice, rice with beans, salad, avocado, pico de gallo, French fries, beans, sliced green banana, or tortillas.
      $17.99
    • Carne a la Crema / Cream Style Meat

      Tender meat in a rich cream sauce. Choose four sides: options include rice, rice and beans blend, fresh salad, pico de gallo, French fries, beans, sliced green bananas, or tortillas.
      $17.99
    • Chuleta Frita / Fried Pork Chop

      Fried pork chop, choice of three sides from rice, rice and beans mix, salad, pico de gallo, French fries, beans, sliced green bananas, or tortillas.
      $16.99
    • Bistec Encebollado / Steak with Onions

      Steak topped with onions, served with four side choices including rice, rice and beans blend, various salads, fried plantains, tortillas, and more.
      $16.99
  • Bebidas / Beverages

    • Fanta

      Refreshing carbonated beverage with a fruity twist, ideal for quenching your thirst.
      $3.50
    • Coca-Cola de Medio Litro / Half Liter Coke

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $3.50
      Coca-Cola de Medio Litro / Half Liter Coke
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $3.50
    • Jarritos

      Mexico's classic, refreshing soda made with real fruit flavors and a touch of fizz.
      $2.50
    • Soda de Lata / Can Soda

      Can soda options include Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite.
      $1.50
    • Jugo de mango / Mango Juice

      Pure mango juice, typically made from ripe mangoes to offer a sweet and tropical taste.
      $3.00
    • Productos Coca-Cola / Coke Products

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $2.99
      Productos Coca-Cola / Coke Products
    • Horchata medium

      Horchata typically includes rice, cinnamon, and vanilla, creating a refreshing medium-sized beverage.
      $4.00
    • Jugo de Niños / Kids Juice

      A refreshing beverage tailored for children, typically consisting of a blend of fruits to create a sweet and enjoyable juice.
      $1.00
    • Horchata large

      Horchata, a large serving of a traditional Latin American beverage, typically includes rice, cinnamon, and vanilla, sweetened to taste.
      $4.99
    • Passion fruit Medium / Maracuya

      Passion fruit juice, also known as maracuya, is a refreshing beverage made from the pulp of passion fruit, often sweetened to enhance its natural tartness.
      $3.75
    • Passion fruit Large / Maracuya

      Passion fruit juice, also known as maracuyá, is a refreshing beverage made from the pulp of passion fruit, typically sweetened to enhance its natural tartness.
      $4.99
    • Maranon/Cashews juice medium

      Natural juice made from cashew fruit, typically served as a refreshing beverage.
      $3.75
    • Maranon/ Cashews juice Large

      Cashew fruit juice, freshly made from marañon, offering a unique and refreshing taste.
      $4.99

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