El Cholo Café Pasadena Menu

Beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole, and sour cream.

Served with jalapeños.

Chicken or beef, with guacamole.

Creation of Ted and Sally Doll (2000)\nFreshly home made at your table with \nHass Avocados

Frijoles, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole

Cheese enchilada and chile relleno. Options for added beef, carnitas, or chicken. Choose between rice and beans, only beans, or only rice as a side.

Cheese enchilada paired with pork tamal. Options for added beef, carnitas, chicken, or cheese only. Choose between rice and beans, only beans, or only rice as a side.

Two cheese enchiladas, options with added beef, carnitas, chicken, or cheese only. Choose between rice and beans, only beans, or only rice.

Chile relleno paired with a beef taco, customizable with beef, carnitas, chicken, or cheese. Options for side include rice and beans, only beans, or only rice.

Choose one: Rolled beef taco, Chile Relleno, Pork tamale, or Cheese enchilada. Protein additions available: beef, carnitas, chicken, or cheese only. Sides: rice and beans, beans, or rice.

Corn off the cob, cheddar cheese, and ortega chile, steamed in its own husk, served with beans and rice.

Chicken tamale served with options of rice and beans, beans only, or rice only.

Beef-filled tamale. Option for side: rice and beans, only beans, or only rice.

Turkey served with choice of rice and beans, only beans, or only rice.

Chile con carne, beans, rice, tomato salsa cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Breast of chicken, light salsa verde, sour cream served with beans and rice.

Black beans, rice, and avocado garnish.

Roasted pork, guacamole, escabeche onions served with beans and rice.

Chile colorado tender beef, traditional chile sauce served with beans and rice.

Crisp flour tortilla, chicken. jack cheese and guacamole.

Mahi-mahi tacos typically include grilled or battered mahi-mahi, served in tortillas with a mix of cabbage, pico de gallo, and a creamy or citrus-infused sauce.

Annie's typically consists of a sweet or savory filling encased in a flaky pastry crust, drawing inspiration from traditional Mexican ingredients.

Grilled steak beans rice topped with tomato sauce cheese guacamole and sour cream in the side

Sauteed shrimp beans rice topped with tomato sauce cheese guacamole and sour cream on the side

A crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese, typically includes avocado slices.

Sautéed crab meat, typically includes onions and tomatoes, rolled in a corn tortilla, and topped with a creamy tomatillo sauce and melted cheese.

A combination of enchiladas, tamales, and chiles rellenos, served with refried beans, Mexican rice, and a side of salad.

Crisp tortilla filled with chicken, beef, or carnitas, layered with beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream.

Sauteed vegetables beans rice topped with tomato sauce guacamole and sour cream on the side

Corn tortillas filled with chopped ingredients, likely meat or vegetables, covered in enchilada sauce and cheese.

Steak or chicken fajita black beans rice topped with guajillo tomatillo green sauce cheese guacamole and sour cream on the side

Roasted pork salsa cilantro and marinated onions.

Grilled chicken served in corn tortillas, typically includes onions, cilantro, and a variety of salsas or guacamole.

Top sirloin, bacon, cheese, chipotle sauce.

Slow roasted pork, escabeche onions.

Chicken, cilantro, onions, chipotle tomatillo sauce.

Sautéed shrimp, cheese, and chorizo.

Delicate chunks of chicken served with a choice of corn or flour tortilla.

House specialty shrimp fajita served with choice of corn or flour tortillas.

Fresh vegetable medley served with choice of corn or flour tortillas.

Steak & shrimp fajita served with choice of corn or flour tortilla.

Chicken and shrimp fajitas, served with choice of corn or flour tortillas.

Sizzling steak, chicken, and shrimp served with sautéed peppers and onions. Includes corn or flour tortillas.

Fresh grilled breast of chicken.

Homemade tortilla chips accompanied by a generous pint of our signature salsa, freshly prepared in-house.

House-made tortilla chips accompanied by a quart of traditional salsa.

Served with guacamole and sour cream.

Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and sliced jalapeños.

Corn tortilla chips typically topped with melted cheese, often accompanied by beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Jalapeños may be added for a spicy touch.

Crab meat wrapped in a crispy tortilla, often accompanied by salsa or a creamy sauce.

Avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice, freshly prepared to order.

Tortilla chips topped with a melted cheese blend, typically includes refried beans, guacamole, and sour cream.

Shredded chicken and cheese rolled in a flour tortilla, fried until crisp, typically includes sour cream and guacamole for garnish.

Rolled corn tortillas filled with seasoned beef, typically garnished with guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

A quart of traditionally prepared beans, typically includes a hearty blend of spices and herbs.

Mexican rice, typically cooked with a blend of tomatoes, onions, and garlic, served in a quart container.

Black beans typically prepared with a blend of onions, garlic, and traditional Mexican spices, offered by the quart.

Freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, typically seasoned with lime juice and salt.

A quart of Mexican table sauce, typically includes a blend of spices and ingredients common in Mexican cuisine to complement a variety of dishes.

House-made habanero sauce, crafted with a blend of habanero peppers, garlic, onions, and carrots, typically includes vinegar for balance.

Sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash, typically includes a mix of chef-selected vegetables.

Marinated chicken typically served with sautéed bell peppers and onions, often accompanied by tortillas.

Grilled steak sautéed with bell peppers and onions, typically includes tortillas, rice, beans, and a selection of toppings such as guacamole and pico de gallo.

Shredded beef typically prepared with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and eggs, served in a quart-sized container.

Seasoned ground beef typically includes a blend of spices, offering a versatile base for various Mexican dishes.

Tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas served with Mexican rice, refried beans, fresh guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Shredded chicken typically seasoned with a blend of spices, onions, and tomatoes, served in a quart size for convenience.

Marinated and grilled steak, typically accompanied by grilled onions and a blend of traditional Mexican spices. Served in a quart-sized portion.

A quart-sized container of cheese, typically used as an ingredient or topping.

Twelve soft corn tortillas filled with a blend of cheeses, typically smothered in a traditional enchilada sauce.

Twelve corn tortillas filled with seasoned beef, typically topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheese.

Slow-cooked pork wrapped in corn tortillas, typically includes a blend of spices, topped with tomatillo sauce and melted cheese.

Shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas, typically includes enchilada sauce and cheese, served in a dozen.

A dozen freshly made corn tortillas, crafted from stone-ground corn for authentic Mexican dishes.

Grilled shrimp sautéed with bell peppers and onions, typically includes a quart serving for convenience.

One quart of our smooth sour cream, a quintessential Mexican condiment, ready for enhancing a variety of dishes with its creamy and tangy profile.

A dozen freshly made flour tortillas, offering a soft and pliable texture ideal for creating your favorite wraps and tacos.

Half-size pan salad with choice of ranch, Italian, blue cheese, vinaigrette, or no dressing.

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, onions. Dressing options: ranch, Italian, blue cheese, vinaigrette, or none.

Annie's enchilada solo features a corn tortilla filled with a special blend, typically includes cheese, and is generously topped with a signature enchilada sauce.

Blue corn tortilla filled with your choice of filling, typically includes a blend of cheeses, smothered in a signature sauce.

Diego's enchiladas are a savory blend of meats and cheeses, typically smothered in a rich, homemade enchilada sauce, and garnished with fresh lettuce and tomatoes.

Sautéed shrimp in a spicy sauce, typically accompanied by a selection of vegetables.

Enchilada picada consists of finely chopped ingredients wrapped in a corn tortilla, typically including a blend of meats or vegetables, smothered in a spicy sauce.

Parrillada typically includes a hearty assortment of meats such as steak, chicken, and chorizo, accompanied by grilled vegetables, often served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

Juicy grilled chicken breast, perfectly seasoned for a tender and flavorful experience.

Freshly prepared corn tortillas, typically served as a complement to various dishes.

A single, soft flour tortilla, typically prepared and served as an accompaniment to various dishes.

Delicate shrimp nestled in a soft taco shell with fresh salsa and other toppings.

A single jalapeño pepper, typically served fresh or pickled, adding a spicy accent to complement any dish.

Made fresh throughout the day with Hass avocados.

Made fresh throughout the day with Hass avocados.

Made fresh throughout the day with Hass avocados.

Mexican-style pralines, available in small or large sizes.

Shredded beef traditionally prepared with a blend of spices, often served as a flavorful addition to enhance various dishes.

Grilled chicken, salsa, cilantro, cabbage and onions.

Roasted pork, salsa, cilantro and marinated onions.

Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.

A savory addition, offering succulent crab ready to enhance your meal with its rich, sweet flavor.

Marinated chicken strips typically cooked with bell peppers and onions, served as an accompaniment to enhance your meal.

Marinated beef typically sautéed with onions and bell peppers, often accompanied by traditional Mexican condiments.

Side of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, typically added to enhance the flavor of various dishes.

Eggs prepared your choice: over easy, hard, medium, or scrambled.

Jalapeños, offered either fresh, pickled, or grilled, to enhance your meal with a spicy touch.

Creamy and tangy, this sour cream is a classic addition, enhancing the flavors of various Mexican dishes.

Freshly sliced, ripe avocado - creamy and perfect for any dish or as a standalone treat.

Tender Pork, Roasted under Banana Leaves, Orange and Achiote Spices.

Tender Pork, Nopalitos, Tomatillo Sauce, Beans, Rice and Choice of Tortillas.

Grilled Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole.

Roasted Pork, Fresh Avocado Relish, Escabeche, Onions, Rice and Beans.

Tender Beef, Traditional Chile Sauce Served with Beans, Rice and Guacamole.

Chile con Carne, Beans, Rice, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole.

Crisp Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Cheese and Guacamole.

An El Cholo Tradition with an Array of Garden Vegetables, Beans and Chorizo.

Blackened Chicken, Black Beans, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Tossed with House Vinaigrette.

Top Sirloin, Bacon, Cheese, Chipotle, Tomatillo Sauce.

Flap Meat, Salsa, Cilantro and Onions.

Grilled Mahi Mahi, Corn Tortilla, Cabbage Escabeche, Pico de Gallo and Cilantro Aioli.

Roasted Pork, Salsa, Cilantro and Marinated Onions.

Grilled Chicken, Salsa, Cilantro, Cabbage and Onions.

Sautéed Tiger Shrimp, Cheese and Chorizo.

Three Corn Tortillas, Avocado Salsa, grilled onions.

Tender chunks of chicken sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, typically served with warm tortillas.

Grilled shrimp typically includes sautéed onions and bell peppers, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and tortillas.

Sautéed assortment of fresh vegetables, typically includes bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes, presented in a classic fajita style.

Frijoles, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole.

Monterey Jack Cheese, Vegetables Medley. Topped with Ancho Chile Apricot and Spinach Cream Sauces.

Served with jalapeños.

Crab and Beef Taquitos, Nachos, Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Guacamole and Sour Cream.

Choice of Beef, Chicken or Carnitas.

Shrimp and Scallops, Citrus Marinade, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Served with Guacamole.

Handmade flour tortilla, prepared fresh, following a traditional recipe from 1923.

(First Enchilada served at El Cholo) Layered Corn Tortillas, Chicken, Tomato-Onion Cilantro Broth, Fried Egg.

Spinach Cream Sauce, Black Beans, Rice, Sour Cream, Avocado.

Breast of Chicken, Light Salsa Verde, Beans, Rice, Sour Cream.

Mixed Garden Vegetables, Spinach, Corn, Sautéed Mushrooms, Crushed Pecans.

Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce.

Shrimp and Chicken, Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Guajillo Chile Salsa, Jack Cheese.

Flap Meat, Black Beans, Guajillo and Chili de Arbol Salsa.

Traditional meatball soup in a savory broth, options of cup or bowl serving.

Green salad with caesar dressing and cheese.

Mixed greens with option for side or entree portion.

Romaine, Fresh Balsamic Vegetable Medley and Orange Lime Vinaigrette.

Southwest chicken salad and enchilada combination - grilled chicken breast - cheese enchiladas - beef machaca enchiladas - mixed greens with house dressing - beans & rice - chips & salsa -homemade pralines. Served for one person.

Taco and tostada bar - chicken machaca - beef machaca - - pork carnitas- grilled balsamic vegetables -shredded lettuce - soft corn tortillas - flour tortilla shells - sour cream - Pico de Gallo - cheese - chips & salsa -homemade pralines (for 1 person). Served for one person.

Tamale and enchilada combination -pork tamales - green corn tamales - chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce - cheese enchilada - mix green salad with house dressing - beans & rice - sour cream -chips & salsa -homemade pralines (for 1 person). Served for one person.

Enchilada, taco and relleno combination - cheese enchiladas - chicken enchilada suizas - traditional rolled beef tacos - Chile rellenos (roasted anaheim pepper)-beans & rice - Caesar salad - sour cream - chips & salsa -homemade pralines (1 person). Served for one person.

Fajita and enchilada combination - steak fajita - blue corn chicken enchiladas - vegetarian Annies enchiladas - cheese enchiladas - Caesar salad - guacamole -sour cream -Pico de Gallo - - Soft corn & flour Tortillas - chips & salsa - homemade pralines (for 1 person). Served for one person.

Guisado combination - Chile con carne - roasted pork carnitas - chicken picado - Chile Verde - bistec and potato in roasted tomato sauce - beans and rice - Sonora salad - guacamole - Pico de Gallo - soft corn and flour tortillas - chips & salsa - homemade pralines (for 1 person). Served for one person.

Seafood combination - shrimp fajitas - mariscos enchiladas - crabmeat enchiladas - salmon salad with house dressing - black beans & white rice - Caesar salad - soft corn or flour tortillas - guacamole - chips & salsa - homemade pralines (1 person). Served for one person.