El Pollo Norteño West 1st Menu

3.9
(275+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Rice

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

      Freshly home-made guacamole (which includes tomato, onion, and cilantro) with chips
      $5.19+
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Chiles Toreados 3

      Chiles toreados typically consist of blistered peppers, seasoned and paired with a hint of lime.
      $1.95
  • 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

      Arizona can tea typically includes a blend of select teas and may feature flavors such as lemon, peach, or green tea with ginseng and honey.
      $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 fruit flavors, this bottled drink is designed to rehydrate and energize, typically without the addition of caffeine.
      $3.89
    • Getarade Lime

      A revitalizing sports drink offering a zesty lime flavor, designed to replenish electrolytes and hydrate efficiently.
      $3.89
    • Getarade Orange

      A refreshing sports drink designed to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes, typically featuring a vibrant orange flavor.
      $3.89
    • Pepsi Can

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

      A refreshing and crisp lemon-lime flavored soda, served in a convenient can.
      $3.37
  • Burritos

    Burritos
    • Bean & Cheese Burrito

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

      Meat-filled burrito with choices of asada, carnitas, chicken, birria, or pastor.
      $18.85
    • Regular Burrito

      Regular burrito filled with choice of asada, birria, carnitas, chicken, or pastor. Served wrapped.
      $14.29
    • Veggie Burrito

      Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, this burrito combines black beans, rice, a medley of grilled vegetables, guacamole, and cheese, typically accompanied by pico de gallo.
      $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

      A frozen treat typically made with fruit and other sweet ingredients, shaped like a small chicken.
      $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 or 32 oz options.
      $3.89+
    • Pepsi

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

      Refreshing pink lemonade. Available in 22 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.89+
    • Raspberry Ice Tea

      Refreshing blend, served cold. Choose from 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

      Kids' beans and cheese burrito served with a choice of charro beans, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, or rice. Includes a selection of soft drinks or traditional beverages.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Chicken Leg

      Kids' chicken leg, lightly breaded and fried. Option to choose one side: charro beans, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, or rice. Plus, choice of drink from a variety of soft drinks and traditional beverages.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Quesadilla

      Kids' quesadilla with choice of corn or flour tortilla. Options for side include beans, chips, salads, or rice. Drink selections range from sodas to traditional horchata and pink lemonade.
      $9.09
    • Kids- Taco

      Kids' taco with choice of birria, carne asada, carnitas, chicken, or pastor. Comes with a side of charro beans, chips, macaroni salad, potato salad, refried beans, or rice. Drink options include Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper, horchata, ice tea, jamaica, Manzanita, Orange Crush, Pepsi, pink lemonade, or Sierra Mist.
      $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

      Mixed greens with an option for small or large size. Choose from ranch, Italian, or no dressing.
      $9.09+
  • Sides

    Sides
    • Carbon Mesquite 40 Lbs

      Mesquite wood chips, typically used for smoking and grilling to impart a distinct flavor to various dishes.
      $45.50
    • Charro Beans

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

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

      Chiles toreados typically consist of blistered peppers, seasoned and paired with a hint of lime.
      $1.95
    • Chips

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

      Birria consome with size options: 4 or 12 oz.
      $1.29+
    • Corn Tortilla Each

      Soft, round corn tortillas, ideal for pairing with your favorite breakfast sides.
      $0.20
    • Flour Tortilla Each

      Soft and pliable flatbread made from finely ground wheat flour.
      $0.26
    • Food Tray

      A selection of breakfast items arranged on a tray, typically including an assortment of pastries, fruits, and cheeses.
      $2.59
    • Grilled Onions 4 oz

      Onions grilled to bring out their natural sweetness and a hint of smokiness, typically served as a savory breakfast side.
      $1.94
    • Side - Guacamole & Chips

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

      A ripe, creamy avocado, served halved.
      $2.59
    • Limes 4 oz

      A serving of freshly cut limes, offering a tangy and refreshing addition to any dish.
      $0.64
    • Macaroni Salad

      Macaroni salad with size options: 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz.
      $3.63+
    • Pico De Gallo

      Fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno salsa. Available in 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz sizes.
      $2.59+
    • Potato Salad

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

      Finely sliced red onions, typically served as a tangy and crisp complement to enhance breakfast dishes.
      $0.46
    • Refried Beans

      Refried beans available in varying 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 4 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, and 32 oz options.
      $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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