El Mexicano Tapas & Tequila Menu

4.1
(1,775+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Shrimp

      Beer battered shrimp, tropical coleslaw, chipotle, mayo, and pico de gallo.
      $16.00
    • Prime Birria

      Spicy and super savory Mexican beef stew that's slow-cooked until the meat is tender and fall-apart juicy.
      $17.00
    • Fish

      Beer battered fish, tropical coleslaw, chipotle, mayo, and pico de gallo.
      $14.00
    • Guacamole Served with Tostones and Chicharron

      Freshly prepared guacamole featuring ripe avocados, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, typically served with crispy tostones and savory chicharron.
      $17.00
    • Elote (Regular)

      Roasted corn in the cob, original queso, parmesan cheese, and mayo.
      $5.00
    • Guacamole Served with Tostones

      Mashed avocados mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, accompanied by fried green plantain slices.
      $16.00
    • Rice with Beans

      Mexican-style rice paired with traditionally prepared beans, often featuring a blend of spices and herbs for an authentic taste.
      $5.00
    • Homemade Chorizo

      Housemade pork chorizo, onions, and cilantro.
      $12.00
    • Steak

      Grilled New York steak, guac, and pico de gallo.
      $18.00
    • Chicharron

      Onion, guac, and pico de gallo.
      $13.00
    • Guacamole Served with Tostones and Shrimp

      Freshly mashed avocado mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, accompanied by crispy tostones and succulent shrimp.
      $18.00
    • Al Pastor

      Marinated pork, grilled pineapples, onions, and cilantro.
      $14.00
  • Botanas

    • Guacamole Served with Tostones and Shrimp

      Freshly mashed avocado mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, accompanied by crispy tostones and succulent shrimp.
      $18.00
    • Elote (Regular)

      Roasted corn in the cob, original queso, parmesan cheese, and mayo.
      $5.00
    • Broccoli Bites

      Broccoli and cheese pastelitos served with jalapeño queso dip.
      $10.00
    • Chicken Wings (7 Pieces)

      Tangy or buffalo sauce.
      $12.00
    • Lobster Esquite

      New. Sweet roasted corn, cotija cheese, chipotle mayo, and tajin.
      $19.00
    • Empanadas (3 Pieces)

      Hand-crafted empanadas filled with your choice of chicken or beef, served in a set of three.
      $12.00
    • Guacamole Served with Tostones

      Mashed avocados mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, accompanied by fried green plantain slices.
      $16.00
    • Guacamole Served with Tostones and Chicharron

      Freshly prepared guacamole featuring ripe avocados, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, typically served with crispy tostones and savory chicharron.
      $17.00
  • Tacos

    • Chicharron

      Onion, guac, and pico de gallo.
      $13.00
    • Homemade Chorizo

      Housemade pork chorizo, onions, and cilantro.
      $12.00
    • Al Pastor

      Marinated pork, grilled pineapples, onions, and cilantro.
      $14.00
    • Prime Birria

      Spicy and super savory Mexican beef stew that's slow-cooked until the meat is tender and fall-apart juicy.
      $17.00
    • Fish

      Beer battered fish, tropical coleslaw, chipotle, mayo, and pico de gallo.
      $14.00
    • Shrimp

      Beer battered shrimp, tropical coleslaw, chipotle, mayo, and pico de gallo.
      $16.00
    • Veggie

      Spinach, portobello, cauliflower, peppers, onions and corn.
      $12.00
    • Chicken

      Lettuce, avocado mayo, and pico de gallo.
      $12.00
    • Steak

      Grilled New York steak, guac, and pico de gallo.
      $18.00
  • Desserts

    • Mexican Churros

      Filled with dulce de leche, served with Nutella sauce, and whipped cream.
      $11.00
  • Sides

    • Fried Yucca

      Crispy golden yucca, often accompanied by a dipping sauce.
      $3.00
    • Tostones

      Twice-fried plantain slices, a crispy and savory tropical delight.
      $3.00
    • Fries

      Crispy golden potatoes served as a delightful accompaniment.
      $3.00
    • Rice with Beans

      Mexican-style rice paired with traditionally prepared beans, often featuring a blend of spices and herbs for an authentic taste.
      $5.00
    • Extra Sauce

      A side of our house-made sauce, prepared to complement your meal with added flavor.
      $1.00
    • Sodas

      Ginger Ale, Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, pink limonade.
      $3.50
    • Juices

      Mango, maracuya, fresa or limonade.
      $4.50
    • Water

      Clear, refreshing bottled water.
      $3.00
    • Sweet Plantain

      Sweet plantains, typically caramelized and served with a garnish of queso fresco and a drizzle of crema.
      $3.00
    • Green Plantain

      Green plantains, typically sliced and fried, offering a savory and slightly crisp texture.
      $3.00

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