El Pollo Norteño Santa Ana East 1st Menu

4.1
(350+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • 4Pcs (2 Sides)

      4 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $20.79
    • 8Pc (2 Sides)

      8 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas
      $38.99
    • 3Pcs (2 Sides)

      3 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
    • 2Pcs (2 Sides)

      2 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 1 salsa cup, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29
    • 10Pc (2 Sides)

      10 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $49.39
    • Rice

      Mexican red rice made from scratch daily with tomato sauce
      $3.63+
    • Chips

      Fried tortillas chips in our patriotic tri-color pattern. NOTE: Guacamole sold separately
      $0.77+
    • 16Pc (2 Sides)

      16 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 20oz sides, 6 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $70.19
    • Chiles Toreados 3

      Three jalapeños, typically grilled and seasoned, often accompanied by grilled onions.
      $1.95
    • Pico De Gallo

      Fresh diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. Available in 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, and 32 oz sizes.
      $2.59+
  • Authentic Dishes

    Authentic Dishes
    • Bowl

      A delicious bowl with Charro beans, Rice, Pico de Gallo, a grilled Jalapeno, and your meat of choice. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29+
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Freshly home-made guacamole (which includes tomato, onion, and cilantro) with chips
      $5.19+
    • Nachos

      Delicious Nachos with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and your meat of choice. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29+
    • Quesadillas

      Large flour tortilla loaded with cheese. comes with a side salad and tortilla chips, and the choice to add meat.
      $14.29+
    • Torta

      A Mexican sandwich consisting of bolillo bread sliced in half and lathered with refried beans, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of meat. Guacamole can be added for a fee. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered
      $14.29
  • Bottles & Cans

    Bottles & Cans
    • Arizona Can

      An Arizona can typically includes a variety of tea flavors, such as green tea with ginseng and honey, or fruit-infused options like lemon or peach.
      $3.89
    • Bottle Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $1.95
    • Diet Pepsi Can

      A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
      $3.37
    • Getarade Fruit Punch

      A refreshing blend of sweet and tangy fruit flavors, this bottled fruit punch is designed to rehydrate and provide a quick energy boost without caffeine.
      $3.89
    • Getarade Lime

      A refreshing sports drink with a zesty lime flavor, typically designed to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes lost during physical activities.
      $3.89
    • Getarade Orange

      A refreshing sports drink with a vibrant orange flavor, typically designed to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes lost during physical activities.
      $3.89
    • Pepsi Can

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $3.37
    • Seven Up Can

      A Seven Up can typically includes a crisp and refreshing lemon-lime flavored soda, offering a bubbly and light taste sensation.
      $3.37
  • Burritos

    Burritos
    • Bean & Cheese Burrito

      Savory beans paired with melted cheese, encased in a soft, warm tortilla.
      $7.79
    • Only Meat Burrito

      Choice of meat - asada, carnitas, chicken, birria, pastor. Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $18.85
    • Regular Burrito

      Choice of asada, birria, carnitas, chicken, or pastor meat wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $14.29
    • Veggie Burrito

      A veggie burrito typically includes a mix of vegetables, beans, and rice, often accompanied by guacamole, cheese, and a variety of salsas, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $10.39
  • By Half Pound

    By Half Pound
    • Al Pastor Half Lb

      Flavorful Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) grilled with pineapple and onions, served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $19.49
    • Birria Half Lb

      Beef and pork stew made with chile California, and guajillo chile served with salsa, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $23.39
    • Carne Asada Half Lb

      Freshly grilled Carne Asada, served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $22.09
    • Carnitas Half Lb

      Savory Carnitas (Fried Pulled Pork) served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $19.49
  • Combination Plates

    Combination Plates
    • Carne Asada Combo

      Freshly grilled Carne Asada, served with two 4oz sides, 1 salsa cup, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $22.09
    • Birria Combo

      Beef and pork stew made with chile California, and guajillo chile.
      $22.09
    • Carnitas Combo

      Savory Carnitas (Fried Pulled Pork) served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $20.79
    • Al Pastor Combo

      Flavorful Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) grilled with pineapple and onions, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
  • Desserts

    Desserts
    • Flan

      Vanilla custard with caramel made from scratch with milk.
      $4.67+
    • Paleta Pollito

      Paleta pollito typically includes a sweet, frozen treat on a stick, often infused with flavors inspired by breakfast ingredients.
      $0.98
  • Fountain Drinks

    Fountain Drinks
    • Diet Pepsi

      A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
      $3.89+
    • Dr Pepper

      22oz soda cup
      $3.89+
    • Horchata

      22 oz horchata, mexican drink made with milk, rice and cinnamon.
      $3.89+
    • Jamaica

      22 oz mexican drink made with hibiscus flower
      $3.89+
    • Manzanita Sol

      22 oz cup manzanita soda
      $3.89+
    • Orange Crush

      Orange Crush soda available in 22 oz, 32 oz.
      $3.89+
    • Pepsi

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $3.89+
    • Pink Lemonade

      Pink lemonade, available in 22 oz or 32 oz, refreshing and tart.
      $3.89+
    • Raspberry Ice Tea

      Refreshing blend, available in 22 oz or 32 oz sizes.
      $3.89+
    • Sierra Mist

      Sierra Mist soda available in 22 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.89+
  • Mesquite Grilled Chicken Family Meals

    Mesquite Grilled Chicken Family Meals
    • 10Pc (2 Sides)

      10 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $49.39
    • 12Pc (2 Sides)

      12 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 4 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $57.19
    • 16Pc (2 Sides)

      16 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 20oz sides, 6 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $70.19
    • 8Pc (2 Sides)

      8 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 12oz sides, 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas
      $38.99
    • 8Pc (Chicken Only)

      8 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with 3 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas
      $31.19
  • Mesquite Grilled Chicken Individual Meals

    Mesquite Grilled Chicken Individual Meals
    • 1Pcs

      Individual pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $2.85+
    • 2Pcs (2 Sides)

      2 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 1 salsa cup, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29
    • 3Pcs (2 Sides)

      3 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
    • 4Pcs (2 Sides)

      4 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with two 4oz sides, 2 salsa cups, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $20.79
    • 4Pcs (Chicken Only)

      4 pieces of chicken cooked to perfection over our mesquite charcoal grill, served with 2 salsa cups and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
  • Norteno Kid's Meal

    Norteno Kid's Meal
    • Kids- Beans, Cheese Burrito

      Beans and cheese burrito with a choice of side: charro beans, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, or rice. Drink options include soda varieties, horchata, ice tea, jamaica, or pink lemonade.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Chicken Leg

      Kids' Norteno Meal: Fried Chicken Leg. Side options: Charro Beans, Chips, Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad, Refried Beans, Rice (4 oz each). Drink choices: Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Horchata, Ice Tea, Jamaica, Manzanita, Orange Crush, Pepsi, Pink Lemonade, Sierra Mist.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Quesadilla

      Kids' quesadilla with choice of corn or flour tortilla. Options for side include charro beans, chips, macaroni, potato salad, refried beans, or rice. Drink choices range from Diet Pepsi to Pink Lemonade.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Taco

      Kids- Taco with choice of meat: birria, carne asada, carnitas, chicken, pastor. Accompanied by a side: charro beans, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, rice. Drink options include a variety of sodas and traditional beverages.
      $9.09
  • Order By The Pound

    Order By The Pound
    • Al Pastor Lb

      Flavorful Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) grilled with pineapple and onions, served with 2 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $29.89
    • Birria Lb

      Beef and pork stew made with chile California, and guajillo chile served with salsa, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $35.09
    • Carne Asada Lb

      Freshly grilled Carne Asada, served with 3 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $33.79
    • Carnitas Lb

      Savory Carnitas (Fried Pulled Pork) served with 3 salsa cups, sliced onions, cilantro, and limes on the side, and your choice of tortillas. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $28.59
  • Salads

    Salads
    • Chicken Salad

      Garden salad topped with boneless chicken. dressing on the side.
      $19.49
    • Garden Salad

      Fresh mixed greens with choice of size (sm/lg) and dressing (ranch, Italian, or none).
      $9.09+
  • Sides

    Sides
    • Carbon Mesquite 40 Lbs

      Mesquite wood typically used for smoking and grilling, ideal for adding a rich, smoky flavor to your dishes.
      $45.50
    • Charro Beans

      Whole boiled pinto beans made with beef chorizo, garlic, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
      $3.63+
    • Cheese

      Assorted cheese sizes: 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz.
      $2.59+
    • Chiles Toreados 3

      Three jalapeños, typically grilled and seasoned, often accompanied by grilled onions.
      $1.95
    • Chips

      Fried tortillas chips in our patriotic tri-color pattern. NOTE: Guacamole sold separately
      $0.77+
    • Consome Birria

      Rich, spiced broth with birria, available in 4 oz or 12 oz servings.
      $1.29+
    • Corn Tortilla Each

      Soft, thin corn tortillas, perfect for accompanying your breakfast sides.
      $0.20
    • Flour Tortilla Each

      Soft, thin flour tortillas with a light char, perfect for accompanying any breakfast dish.
      $0.26
    • Food Tray

      A food tray typically includes a variety of small breakfast items such as mini pastries, sliced fruits, and possibly bite-sized breakfast proteins.
      $2.59
    • Grilled Onions 4 oz

      Onions grilled to a tender and slightly charred finish, typically seasoned to enhance their natural sweetness.
      $1.94
    • Side - Guacamole & Chips

      Freshly home-made guacamole (which includes tomato, onion, and cilantro) with chips
      $5.19+
    • Half Avocado

      A serving of ripe avocado, typically seasoned with a sprinkle of sea salt.
      $2.59
    • Limes 4 oz

      A serving of freshly cut limes, typically used to add a tangy zest to dishes or beverages.
      $0.64
    • Macaroni Salad

      Classic macaroni salad with a choice of sizes: 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, or 32 oz.
      $3.63+
    • Pico De Gallo

      Fresh diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. Available in 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, and 32 oz sizes.
      $2.59+
    • Potato Salad

      Creamy potato cold salad
      $3.63+
    • Red Onios 1.5 oz

      Sliced red onions, typically served as a fresh, crisp addition to complement breakfast dishes.
      $0.46
    • Refried Beans

      Beans slowly cooked and mashed. Available sizes: 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz.
      $3.63+
    • Rice

      Mexican red rice made from scratch daily with tomato sauce
      $3.63+
    • Serving Utensils Pack $

      A set of utensils provided for convenience, typically including a fork, knife, and spoon.
      $7.79
    • Sour Cream

      Available in several sizes - 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz. Ideal as a creamy addition to any breakfast dish.
      $1.03+
  • Soups

    Soups
    • Caldo de Pollo

      Chicken Soup with corn, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, and squash. Served with 2 whole pieces of chicken.
      $19.49
  • Tacos

    Tacos
    • Plato 2 Tacos Combo

      2 double-corn tortilla tacos with your choice of meat, topped with onions and cilantro, accompanied by two 4oz sides and a salsa cup. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $14.29
    • Plato 3 Tacos Combo

      3 double-corn tortilla tacos with your choice of meat, topped with onions and cilantro, accompanied by two 4oz sides and a salsa cup. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $18.19
    • Single Taco

      Double-corn tortilla taco with your choice of meat, topped with onions and cilantro, accompanied with salsa. NOTE: The image is for illustrative purposes and may show a different plate than the one being ordered.
      $4.41

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