El Chinaco Restaurant Menu

560 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  • Sopes / Huaraches

    • Camaron

      Shrimp, served in your choice of huarache or sope.
      $12.00
    • Adobada

      Choose between sope or huarache style. Rich flavors of marinated meat.
      $10.50
    • Asada

      Asada on thick corn tortilla or flatbread, your choice.
      $10.50
    • Birria

      Rich birria, served as either huarache (thick sandal-shaped corn masa base) or sope (round, thick corn tortilla base). Specify your preference.
      $10.50
    • Carnitas

      Choose between Huarache or Sope style.
      $10.50
    • Pollo

      Huarache (sandal-shaped masa) or Sope (thicker masa disc).
      $10.50
    • Veggie

      Veggie dish with your choice of Huarache or Sope style.
      $7.50
  • Especiales

    • Asado De Puerco

      Chiles ricos que no son demasiado picantes, mucha carne de cerdo y algunas especias súper frescas componen este plato.
      $14.95
  • Tortas

    • Torta Milanesa

      Breaded steak.
      $13.50
    • Torta Jamón Y Queso

      Ham and cheese.
      $13.50
    • Torta Carnitas

      Pork.
      $13.50
    • Torta Carne Asada

      Steak.
      $13.50
    • Torta Birria

      Shredded beef.
      $13.50
    • Torta Pollo

      Chicken.
      $13.50
    • Torta Adobada

      Spicy pork.
      $13.50
    • Torta Chorizo & Eggs

      Chorizo, eggs, beans, and cheese.
      $13.50
    • Torta Chile Relleno

      Pepper stuffed with cheese.
      $13.50
    • Torta Cubana

      Ham, cheese, spicy pork, steak, breaded steak.
      $15.25
  • Breakfast Plates

    • Ham & Eggs

      Ham & eggs served with choice of over easy, hard, medium, or scrambled eggs.
      $13.50
    • Bacon & Eggs

      Bacon paired with eggs prepared to your preference: over easy, hard, medium, or scrambled.
      $13.50
    • Sausage & Eggs

      Sausage paired with eggs, choice of over easy, hard, medium, or scrambled.
      $13.50
    • Chorizo & Eggs

      Chorizo paired with eggs, choice of over easy, medium, hard, or scrambled.
      $13.50
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Corn tortillas topped with black beans, ranchero sauce, cheese, and your choice of egg preparation: over easy, hard, medium, or scrambled.
      $13.50
    • Steak Ranchero

      Diced steak accompanied by pico de gallo and typically includes two eggs, often served with rice and beans.
      $14.75
    • Steak & Eggs

      Classic steak paired with eggs prepared your way—over easy, medium, or scrambled. Choose your steak temperature from rare to well done.
      $14.75
    • Machaca & Eggs

      Scrambled eggs mixed with shredded beef, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
      $13.50
    • Salvadorean Breakfast

      Eggs, beans, plantain, sour cream, and cheese. Dish includes 5 tortillas.
      $14.50
    • Huevos A La Mexicana

      Scrambled eggs mixed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños.
      $13.50
    • Eggs

      Scrambled eggs typically served with potatoes, beans, and two tortillas.
      $10.00
    • Order Of Bacon

      Crispy bacon strips, typically served as a savory breakfast option.
      $6.00
  • Breakfast Burritos

    • Breakfast Burrito

      Burritos stuffed with beans and/or potatoes. Sausage, bacon, eggs, and cheese.
      $13.50
    • Chorizo & Eggs Burrito

      Chorizo, eggs, cheese.
      $13.50
    • Machaca Burrito

      Shredded beef, eggs, cheese.
      $13.50
    • Egg Burrito

      Eggs, cheese.
      $10.00
    • Steak & Egg Burrito

      Grilled steak, scrambled eggs, cheese, and potatoes wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $13.50
    • Ham & Egg Burrito

      Flour tortilla filled with ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, and typically includes potatoes and beans.
      $13.50
  • Comida Salvadoreña Salvadorean Food Pupusas

    • Chicharrón

      Pork.
      $5.25
    • Queso

      Cheese.
      $5.25
    • Revuelta (Mixed)

      Pork and cheese.
      $5.25
    • Frijol

      Beans.
      $5.25
    • Frijol Y Queso

      Beans and cheese.
      $5.25
    • Queso Y Calabaza

      Squash and cheese.
      $5.95
    • Queso Y Loroco

      Cheese mixed with loroco flower.
      $5.95
    • Jalapeno Y Queso

      Pupusa filled with cheese and sliced jalapeño.
      $5.25
    • Hongo Y Queso

      Pupusa filled with mushrooms and melted cheese.
      $5.25
    • Revuelta Y Frijol

      Pupusa filled with a mix of cheese, pork, and beans, made with traditional corn masa.
      $5.25
    • Calabaza, Queso, Frijol

      Pupusa made with corn masa, filled with cheese and beans.
      $5.25
    • Adobada Queso

      Pupusas made with corn masa, filled with marinated pork and cheese.
      $7.50
    • Asada Queso

      $7.50
    • Camaron Queso

      Pupusa made with corn masa, typically filled with shrimp and cheese.
      $8.50
    • Carnitas Queso

      Pupusa made with corn masa, typically filled with slow-cooked pork and cheese.
      $7.50
    • Pollo Queso

      Pupusa filled with chicken and cheese, made from corn masa.
      $7.50
    • Birria Queso

      Pupusas made with corn masa, typically filled with birria (slow-cooked beef) and cheese.
      $7.50
    • Chicharron Frijol

      Pupusa made with corn masa, typically filled with ground pork and refried beans.
      $5.25
    • Revuelta Loroco

      Corn masa pupusa filled with a mix of pork, beans, cheese, and loroco (a Salvadoran edible flower).
      $5.95
    • Queso, Loroco, Calabaza

      Pupusa filled with cheese, loroco (Salvadoran herb), and calabaza (squash).
      $5.95
    • Queso, Loroco, Frijol Y Chicharon

      Pupusa filled with cheese, loroco (edible Salvadoran herb), refried beans, and pork.
      $5.95
    • Adobada

      Traditional Salvadoran stuffed tortilla typically filled with marinated pork, beans, and cheese.
      $7.50
    • Asada

      Pupusa filled with grilled beef, typically includes beans, cheese, and curtido (cabbage slaw).
      $7.50
    • Birria

      Pupusa filled with tender, slow-cooked beef birria, typically includes cheese and beans.
      $7.50
    • Camaron

      Pupusa filled with shrimp, traditionally made with corn masa.
      $8.50
    • Carnitas

      Pupusa filled with slow-cooked pork, typically includes refried beans and cheese.
      $7.50
    • Pollo

      Traditional Salvadoran corn masa stuffed with seasoned chicken.
      $7.50
    • Pollo, Queso Y Frijol

      Handmade corn masa pupusa filled with chicken, cheese, and refried beans.
      $7.50
    • Revuelta Y Jalapeño

      Pupusa filled with mixed cheese, pork, and sliced jalapeños.
      $5.25
    • Queso, Frijol Y Jalapeño

      Pupusa filled with cheese, refried beans, and jalapeño.
      $5.25
    • Queso, Loroco Y Frijol

      Pupusa filled with cheese, loroco (Salvadoran flower), and beans.
      $5.95
  • Especialidades - Specialties

    • Plátano Frito

      Fried macho banana. Served with beans and crema mexicana.
      $11.50
    • Yuca Frita

      Fried cassava. Served with coleslaw, tomato, cucumber, and pork.
      $12.50
    • Yuca Sancochada

      Boiled cassava. Served with coleslaw, tomato, cucumber, and pork.
      $12.50
    • Pastelitos (3)

      Small deep fried handmade tortillas stuffed with carrots, beef, and potatoes. Served with coleslaw.
      $11.75
    • Empanadas De Plátano (2)

      Macho banana turnovers stuffed with sweet hard milk with a cinnamon taste.
      $9.50
    • Salvadorean Tamale Pollo

      Chicken stuffed with potatoes and bell peppers. Served with coleslaw.
      $7.50
    • Tamal De Elote

      Sweet corn tamale. Served with crema mexicana.
      $4.50
    • Salvadorean Tamale Puerco

      Pork tamal, stuffed with potatoes and bell peppers. Served with coleslaw.
      $7.50
    • Carne Asada Fries

      Fries topped with carne asada steak, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $15.50
  • Mariscos Platillos - SeaFood Combination Plates

    • Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

      Shrimp sautéed with garlic and mushrooms.
      $16.50
    • Camarones A La Diabla

      Shrimp with very spicy sauce.
      $16.50
    • Camarones Rancheros

      Shrimp cooked in salsa ranchera.
      $16.50
    • Mojarra Frita

      Fried tilapia.
      $17.50
    • Coctel De Camaron

      Chilled Shrimp in Zesty Cocktail Sauce, Garnished with Fresh Lemon and Cilantro
      $16.50
    • Tostada De Camaron

      Shrimp marinated in lime, served with pico de gallo, mayonnaise, and avocado on a crispy tostada.
      $13.00
    • Caldo De Pescado

      Fish soup with tilapia, bell peppers, onions, and carrots in a savory broth.
      $18.50
    • Fish Filet

      fish plate
      $14.25
    • Caldo De Camaron

      Mexican shrimp soup with vegetables and a flavorful broth.
      $18.50
    • Caldo De Camaron Y Pescado

      Shrimp and fish soup typically includes vegetables in a savory broth.
      $18.50
    • Mojarra Frita A La Diabla

      Deep fried whole tilapia, typically covered with a spicy diabla sauce.
      $18.50
    • Mojarra Al Mojo De Ajo

      Whole fried tilapia with garlic sauce.
      $18.50
  • Comida Mexicana - Mexican Food Tacos

    • Carnitas Taco

      Pork.
      $4.25
    • Carne Asada Taco

      Steak.
      $4.25
    • Birria Taco

      Shredded beef.
      $4.25
    • Pollo Taco

      Chicken.
      $4.25
    • Adobada Taco

      Spicy pork.
      $4.25
    • Pescado Taco

      Fish.
      $6.00
    • Camarón Taco

      Shrimp.
      $6.00
  • Comida Mexicana - Mexican Food Chinaco Tacos

    • Carnitas - Chinaco Taco

      Pork.
      $4.75
    • Carne Asada - Chinaco Taco

      Steak.
      $4.75
    • Birria - Chinaco Taco

      Shredded beef.
      $4.75
    • Pollo - Chinaco Taco

      Chicken.
      $4.75
    • Adobada - Chinaco Taco

      Spicy pork.
      $4.75
    • Pescado - Chinaco Taco

      Fish.
      $6.50
    • Camarón - Chinaco Taco

      Shrimp.
      $6.50
  • Burritos

    • Frijol Y Queso Burrito

      Beans and cheese.
      $9.00
    • Carnitas Burrito

      Pork.
      $13.50
    • Carne Asada Burrito

      Steak.
      $13.50
    • Birria Burrito

      Shredded beef.
      $13.50
    • Pollo Burrito

      Chicken.
      $13.50
    • Adobada Burrito

      Spicy pork.
      $13.50
    • Chile Relleno Burrito

      Pepper stuffed with cheese.
      $13.50
    • Vegetariano Burrito

      Vegetarian. Rice, beans, guacamole, onion, cilantro, sour cream, tomato, and cheese.
      $13.50
    • Hacer Burrito Mojado

      This item is to smother your burrito with melted cheese sauce.
      $1.50
    • Camaron Burrito

      Shrimp
      $16.00
  • Chinaco Burritos

    • Carnitas - Chinaco Burrito

      Pork.
      $14.25
    • Carne Asada - Chinaco Burrito

      Steak.
      $14.25
    • Birria - Chinaco Burrito

      Shredded beef.
      $14.25
    • Pollo - Chinaco Burrito

      Chicken.
      $14.25
    • Adobada - Chinaco Burrito

      Spicy pork.
      $14.25
    • Chile Relleno - Chinaco Burrito

      Pepper stuffed with cheese.
      $14.25
    • Shrimp - Chinaco Burrito

      Shrimp prepared with rice, beans, pico de gallo, cheese, and typically includes sour cream and lettuce, all wrapped in a large flour tortilla.
      $16.75
    • Fish - Chinaco Burrito

      Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, this burrito combines seasoned fish with cabbage, pico de gallo, and tartar sauce for a classic Mexican flavor.
      $16.75
  • Combinaciones - Combination Plates

    • Carne Asada (Combo)

      Steak.
      $14.75
    • Carnitas (Combo)

      Pork.
      $14.75
    • Birria (Combo)

      Shredded beef.
      $14.75
    • Pollo (Combo)

      Chicken.
      $14.75
    • Adobada (Combo)

      Spicy pork.
      $14.75
    • Chile Relleno (2) (Combo)

      Pepper stuffed with cheese.
      $14.75
    • Enchiladas (2) (Combo)

      With your choice of beef or chicken.
      $14.75
    • Tacos (2) (Combo)

      With your choice of meat.
      $14.75
    • Flautas (2) (Combo)

      With your choice of beef or chicken.
      $14.75
    • Crispy Taquitos (3) (Combo)

      With your choice of beef or chicken.
      $14.75
    • Enchilada (1) Chile Relleno (1) (Combo)

      One cheese enchilada and one chile relleno, typically stuffed with cheese and fried, served with salsa.
      $14.75
  • Quesadillas

    • Quesadilla Queso

      Cheese.
      $9.00
    • Quesadilla Carnitas

      Pork.
      $14.00
    • Quesadilla Carne Asada

      Steak.
      $14.00
    • Quesadilla Birria

      Shredded beef.
      $14.00
    • Quesadilla Pollo

      Chicken.
      $14.00
    • Quesadilla Adobada

      Spicy pork.
      $14.00
    • Quesadilla Camarón

      Shrimp.
      $16.00
    • Quesabirria Con Consome (3 Tacos Maiz)

      Tacos preparados en tortilla de maiz dorada suave, con queso y birria. son acompañados con su consome de birria, ademas de cebolla y cilantro.
      $13.00
  • Para Niños - Children's Specials

    • Kids Taco (1)

      With cheese and your choice of meat.
      $8.00
    • Kids Burrito

      With cheese and your choice of meat.
      $8.00
    • Kids Cheese Quesadilla

      Kids cheese quesadilla with choice of beans, french fries, or rice. Soda options include Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite.
      $8.00
    • Kids Enchilada

      Cheese, chicken, or beef enchilada wrapped in a tortilla, typically served with rice and beans.
      $8.00
  • A la Carta - a la Carte

    • Curtido Bag Small

      Pickled cabbage, carrots, jalapeño, and onions.
      $5.25
    • Chile Relleno (1) A La Carte

      Pepper stuffed with cheese.\nServed with a portion of lettuce, tomato and sour cream, tortilla chips and tortillas.
      $9.90
    • Chile Relleno (2) A La Carte

      Pepper Stuffed with cheese.\nServed with a portion of lettuce, tomato and sour cream, tortilla chips and tortillas.
      $16.00
    • Corn Chips & Salsa (Large)

      Crispy tortilla chips accompanied by fresh salsa with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a hint of lime.
      $5.00
    • Corn Chips & Salsa (Small)

      Regular size
      $4.00
    • Enchilada (1) A La Carte

      Beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
      $4.00
    • Enchiladas (2) A La Carte

      Beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
      $8.00
    • Extra Cheese

      Typically includes shredded or melted cheese, perfect for adding to any dish.
      $1.25
    • Extra Egg (1)

      Eggs cooked any style, typically added to your plate.
      $1.50
    • Extra Fish Or Shrimp

      Grilled fish or shrimp, typically served with cabbage, pico de gallo, and a hint of chipotle sauce.
      $9.00
    • Side Guacamole (3.25 Oz)

      Freshly mashed Hass avocados, typically includes tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, garnished with a touch of lime.
      $2.50
    • Extra Meat

      Extra portion of meat
      $3.50
    • Extra Mex Cream

      Mexican-style cream, often used as a topping, typically includes a blend of sour cream and lime juice for a tangy flavor.
      $1.50
    • Extra Plantain (1)

      $6.00
    • Extra Sour Cream

      Creamy sour cream typically used as a garnish or dip for various Mexican dishes.
      $1.50
    • Extra Taquito (1)

      Crispy fried corn tortilla filled with shredded beef or chicken, typically topped with lettuce and guacamole.
      $3.00
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $4.50
    • Extra Guacamole (1.5 Oz)

      Freshly mashed avocado typically mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
      $1.25
    • Half Rice And Half Beans

      Typically includes Mexican rice and refried beans, often topped with cheese.
      $4.00
    • Order Of Corn Tortillas 5

      Handmade corn tortillas, typically used as a base for various Mexican dishes. One order includes five tortillas.
      $2.00
    • Side Frijoles (Beans)

      A serving of beans prepared in a style common to Mexican cuisine, often seasoned with a blend of traditional spices.
      $4.00
    • Side Crema Mexicana (Mexican Cream)

      Crema Mexicana is a smooth, rich cream often used to enhance the flavors of various dishes.
      $2.30
    • Side Avocado 1/2

      Half of a ripe avocado, typically sliced.
      $2.50
    • Side Bread

      Soft, warm bread typically served on the side, ideal for complementing your meal.
      $1.50
    • Side Arroz (Rice)

      Mexican rice typically includes a blend of tomatoes, onions, and garlic, often seasoned with traditional spices.
      $4.00
    • Side Sour Cream

      Sour cream served as a complementary addition to enhance flavors of Mexican dishes.
      $2.30
    • Tortillas A Mano (3)

      Handmade tortillas typically made from corn or flour.
      $4.00
    • Flautas Birria (2)

      Two crispy rolled tortillas filled with birria, typically topped with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato.
      $8.00
    • Carrots Small Bag

      Small bag of baby carrots, typically includes fresh, crunchy carrots for a healthy snack option.
      $2.25
    • Flautas De Pollo (2)

      Two rolled corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, deep-fried, and topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.
      $8.00
    • Jalapeño (3)

      Jalapeños typically stuffed with cheese, breaded, and deep-fried.
      $1.75
    • Order Of Flour Tortilla

      Soft flour tortillas, typically served in an order of four.
      $2.25
    • Side Of Meat (Excludes Seafood)

      Seasoned and grilled meat, typically beef or chicken, served as a standalone side.
      $7.00
    • Taquitos De Pollo (3)

      Rolled corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, deep-fried until crispy, typically served with guacamole.
      $9.50
    • Small Extra Salsa

      Freshly made salsa, typically including tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
    • Taquitos De Birria (3)

      Three crispy rolled tortillas typically filled with slow-cooked beef birria, onions, and cilantro.
      $9.50
    • Utensils

      Please specify the number of utensils needed.
    • Orden Guacamole (8 Oz)

      Freshly mashed avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime.
      $5.00
  • Postre - Desserts

    • Flan

      Creamy caramel custard with a smooth texture and rich caramel sauce.
      $5.50
  • Bebidas - Drinks

    • Soft Drink (Reg 20 Oz)

      $2.75
    • Leche (12 Oz)

      Milk.
      $2.50
  • Specialty Drinks

    • Aguas Frescas (20 Oz)

      Homemade Mexican drink. Rice water, tamarind fruit, hibiscus flower, pineapple.
      $3.50
    • Soda Mexicanas (12 Oz)

      Mexican bottled soda.
      $3.85
    • Mexican Coca-Cola

      The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
      $4.50
    • Agua En Botella

      Bottled Water.
      $1.50
  • Nachos

    • Tradicional Nachos

      Corn tortilla chips topped with refried beans, melted cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños.
      $12.50
    • Carnitas Nachos

      Tortilla chips topped with shredded pork, melted cheese, refried beans, jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
      $14.50
    • Carne Asada Nachos

      House-made tortilla chips with grilled steak, refried beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and pickled jalapeños.
      $14.50
    • Birria Nachos

      Fresh tortilla chips topped with shredded birria beef, melted cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $14.50
    • Pollo Nachos

      Grilled chicken, crispy tortilla chips, refried beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and pickled jalapeños.
      $14.50
    • Adobada Nachos

      Marinated pork, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese on corn tortilla chips.
      $14.50
  • Tostadas

    • Adobada

      Marinated pork on a crispy corn tostada, typically topped with beans, lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo.
      $11.50
    • Asada

      A crispy tostada topped with refried beans, carne asada (grilled steak), lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.
      $11.50
    • Birria

      Tender shredded beef topped with crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a blend of shredded cheeses on a crispy tostada.
      $11.50
    • Camaron

      Shrimp tostada with beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, and avocado on a crispy corn tortilla.
      $13.00
    • Carnitas

      Shredded pork on a crispy corn tostada with refried beans, lettuce, cotija cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
      $11.50
    • Pollo

      Grilled chicken on a crispy tortilla, typically topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese.
      $11.50
    • Veggie

      Crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
      $8.50

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