El Refin Mexican Restaurant Menu

3.9
(225+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Al Pastor Taco

      What's good. Spicy pork with pineapple.
      $12.00
    • Bistec Taco

      Steak.
      $12.25
    • Pollo Tacos

      What's good. Chicken.
      $12.00
    • Horchata

      What's good. Milk, rice and cinnamon.
      $4.50
    • Rice and Beans

      Arroz y Frijol.
      $6.00
    • Tinga de Pollo Quesadilla

      Shredded chicken, onions in a tomato chipotle sauce.
      $5.95
    • Milanesa de Pollo Torta

      Breaded chicken.
      $12.25
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Creamy avocado dip with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice, served with crispy tortilla chips.
      $13.25
    • Tacos Dorados, Flautas

      Four crunchy rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken, silauta topped with sour cream and cheese.
      $12.00
    • Carnitas Taco

      Roasted pork.
      $12.00
  • Tortas

    Sandwich served with mayo, black beans, oaxaca cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeño.
    • Milanesa de Pollo Torta

      Breaded chicken.
      $12.25
    • Milanesa de Res Torta

      Breaded steak.
      $12.25
    • Chorizo Torta

      Mexican sausage.
      $12.25
    • Carne Enchilada Torta

      Spicy pork.
      $12.25
    • Jamon & Queso Torta

      Ham and cheese.
      $12.25
    • Pollo a la Plancha Torta

      Grilled chicken.
      $12.25
    • The Super Tortas

      Egg chorizo, grilled ham, oaxaca cheese, chicken milanesa, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado and jalapenos, served on a Mexican bun.
      $14.95
  • Cemitas

    Sandwiches on a cemita bread layered with avocado, tomato, onion, papalo, chipotle and oaxaca cheese.
    • Milanesa de Pollo Cemita

      Breaded chicken.
      $12.25
    • Milanesa de Res Cemita

      Breaded steak.
      $12.25
    • Chorizo Cemita

      Mexican sausage.
      $12.25
    • Carne Enchilada Cemita

      Spicy pork.
      $12.25
    • Jamon & Queso Cemita

      Ham and cheese.
      $12.25
    • Pollo a la Plancha Cemita

      Grilled chicken.
      $12.25
    • The Super Cemitas

      Egg chorizo, grilled ham, oaxaca cheese, chicken milanesa, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado and jalapenos, served on a Mexican bun.
      $14.95
  • Appetizers

    • Nachos El Refin

      Choice of beef or chicken.
      $15.95
    • Calamar El Refin

      Fried calamari topped with tomato, onion, cilantro, drizzle with chipotle mayo.
      $15.95
    • Gringas

      Spicy pork, oaxaca cheese and pineapple stuffed in a flour tortilla.
      $8.95
    • Cocteles

      Camaron.
      $19.95
    • Tamales

      Verdes, rajas con queso and rojos.
      $3.00
    • Buffalo Wings

      Fresh chicken wings, deep-fried and tossed in a traditional buffalo sauce, typically accompanied by celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping.
      $13.25
    • Empanadas

      Chicken, beef or cheese.
      $2.50
    • Tacos Dorados, Flautas

      Four crunchy rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken, silauta topped with sour cream and cheese.
      $12.00
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Creamy avocado dip with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice, served with crispy tortilla chips.
      $13.25
  • Salads

    • House Salad

      Fresh mix of greens, with an assortment of vegetables and homemade dressing.
      $11.95
    • El Refin Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, mango, black beans, avocado, confetti peppers, toasted with lime vinegar.
      $12.95
    • Avocado Salad

      Iceberg lettuce, mango, black beans, avocado, confetti peppers toasted with lime vinegar.
      $11.95
  • Tacos

    All orders come with 4 warm soft corn tortillas with a choice of meat and served with cilantro and onion.
    • Bistec Taco

      Steak.
      $12.25
    • Lengua Taco

      Beef Tongue
      $18.00
    • Chorizo Taco

      Mexican sausage.
      $12.00
    • Tripe Taco

      Beef tripe.
      $17.00
    • Carnitas Taco

      Roasted pork.
      $12.00
    • Al Pastor Taco

      What's good. Spicy pork with pineapple.
      $12.00
    • Pollo Tacos

      What's good. Chicken.
      $12.00
    • Cabeza Taco

      Beef head.
      $14.95
    • Tacos árabes

      Marinated pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, typically accompanied by a blend of spices and a unique sauce.
      $12.25
    • Shrimp Tacos

      Tacos de Camarones
      $15.00
  • Tacos Placeros

    Hand made corn tortilla served with a choice of meat, stew potatoes, rice and fried sliced jalapenos.
    • Bistec Taco

      Steak.
      $13.25
    • Pollo Asado Taco

      Grilled chicken.
      $13.25
    • Cecina Taco

      Salted beef.
      $13.25
    • Milanesa de Res Taco

      Breaded steak.
      $13.95
    • Chorizo Taco

      Mexican sausage.
      $13.25
    • Carnitas Taco

      Roasted pork.
      $13.25
    • Al Pastor Taco

      Spicy pork.
      $13.25
    • Milanesa de Pollo Taco

      Breaded chicken.
      $13.25
    • Tacos Arabes

      Order of three soft warm flour tortillas served with marinated pork, covered by a chipotle salsa.
      $13.25
  • Sopes

    3 sopes topped with choice meat, sour cream, oaxaca cheese, tomato, lettuce.
    • Carne Sopes

      Steak.
      $12.00
    • Chorizo Sopes

      Mexican sausage.
      $12.00
    • Carne Enchilada Sopes

      Spicy pork meat.
      $12.00
    • Pollo Asada Sopes

      Grilled chicken.
      $12.00
    • Carnitas Sopes

      Roasted pork.
      $12.00
    • Lengua sopes

      Beef Tongue
      $16.00
    • Shrimp sopes

      Shrimp sopes. sopes topped with sour cream oxaca cheese tomato and lettuce.
      $15.00
  • Entrées

    Acompanado con arroz y frijoles. Served with cilantro, jasmine rice and pinto or black beans.
    • Molcajete

      Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo, cheese, jalapenos, cactus and spring onions.
      $29.95
    • Camarones al Pastor

      Spicy. Spicy shrimp.
      $20.95
    • Tilapia

      Crusted chorizo over tomato avocado salsa.
      $20.95
    • Ribeye (12 oz.)

      Served with grilled onions and jalapenos with two green cheese enchiladas.
      $28.95
    • Salmon El Refin

      Served with mango, black beans and avocado salsa.
      $24.95
    • Chicken Breast a la Mexicana

      Sautéed with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos peppers.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp with Chipotle Cream Sauce

      Served with cilantro jasmine rice and black beans.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp & Green Sauce

      Served with cilantro jasmine rice and black beans.
      $20.95
  • Tostadas

    3 crunchy tortillas topped with a choice of meat, beans, lettuce, onion, cheese and cream.
    • Tinga de Pollo Tostada

      Shredded chicken in a tomato chipotle.
      $12.00
    • Carne Asada Tostada

      Steak.
      $12.00
    • Carne Enchilada Tostada

      Spicy. Spicy pork.
      $12.00
    • Pollo Asado Tostada

      Grilled chicken atop a crispy corn tortilla, typically includes refried beans, lettuce, tomato, and a blend of cheeses.
      $12.00
    • Al Pastor Tostadas

      $12.00
    • De Carnitas Tostadas

      Crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans and topped with tender pulled pork, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, finished with a dollop of sour cream.
      $12.00
    • Camarones Tostada

      Crispy corn tortilla topped with shrimp, typically includes refried beans, lettuce, and a blend of cheeses, garnished with sour cream and avocado.
      $16.00
  • Quesadillas

    • Tinga de Pollo Quesadilla

      Shredded chicken, onions in a tomato chipotle sauce.
      $5.95
    • Chorizo con Papas Quesadilla

      Mexican sausage with potatoes.
      $6.95
    • Bistec Quesadilla

      Steak.
      $5.95
    • Hongos Quesadilla

      Mushroom.
      $5.95
    • Chorizo Quesadilla

      Mexican sausage.
      $5.95
    • Pollo Asado Quesadilla

      What's good. Grilled chicken.
      $5.95
    • Quesillo Quesadilla

      Oaxaca cheese.
      $5.95
  • Burritos

    • Carne Burrito

      Steak.
      $12.25
    • Pollo Asado Burrito

      Grilled chicken.
      $12.00
    • Chorizo Burrito

      Mexican sausage.
      $12.00
    • Carnitas Burrito

      Roasted pork.
      $12.00
    • Carne Enchilada Burrito

      Spicy. Spicy pork meat.
      $12.00
    • Camarones Burrito

      Shrimp.
      $15.95
    • Lengua Burrito

      Beef tongue.
      $16.97
  • The Wet Burrito

    • The Wet Burrito

      Burrito stuffed with choice of meat, covered in mexican green sauce.
      $16.95
  • Platos Tipicos

    Acompanado con arroz y frijoles. Served with cilantro jasmine rice and pinto or black beans.
    • Bistec a la Mexicana

      Sautéed steak with onions, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers.
      $16.95
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak.
      $16.95
    • Bistec Encebollado

      What's good. Steak and onions.
      $16.95
    • Pechuga a la Plancha

      Grilled chicken.
      $15.95
    • Carne Enchilada

      Spicy. Spicy pork meat.
      $15.95
    • Milanesa de Pollo

      Breaded chicken breast.
      $16.95
    • Chilaquiles Verdes & Rojas

      Fried tortillas bathed in a green or red spicy sauce over easy egg, choice of meat chicken, steak, topped with cheese, sour cream and onions.
      $15.95
    • Enchiladas Verdes & Rojas

      Tortilla rolled with choice of meat chicken, steak, covered by a green or red spicy sauce.
      $15.95
  • Fajitas

    • Pollo Fajita

      Chicken.
      $17.00
    • Carne Fajita

      Steak.
      $18.50
    • Camarones Fajita

      Shrimp.
      $19.00
    • Mixtas Fajita (Camarones & Carne)

      Shrimp and steak.
      $21.95
    • Mixtas Fajita (Bistec & Pollo)

      Steak and chicken.
      $19.95
    • Especial Fajita (Carne, Camarones & Pollo.)

      Steak, shrimp and chicken.
      $23.00
  • Botanas

    • Chicharrones Preparados

      Chicharrones preparados typically include crispy pork rinds topped with sour cream, cabbage, tomato, avocado, and a blend of cheeses, accented with a spicy Valentina sauce.
      $6.00
    • Elotes Locos

      Charred corn on the cob, typically includes mayonnaise, queso fresco, tajin, and a drizzle of hot sauce.
      $6.00
    • Esquites

      Sweet corn kernels mixed with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and a hint of lime juice.
      $6.00
    • Mangonadas

      A blend of mango and ice, typically includes chamoy sauce, sprinkled with tajin, and garnished with fresh mango pieces and a tamarind candy.
      $7.50
  • Desserts

    • Three Leches Pastel

      Vanilla sponge cake soaked in a trio of sweet milks, typically garnished with a light whipped cream.
      $5.00
    • Red Velvet

      Decadent Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
      $5.00
    • Cheesecake

      Smooth and rich, our Creamy Cheesecake is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
      $5.00
  • Aguas Frescas

    • Horchata

      What's good. Milk, rice and cinnamon.
      $4.50
    • Jamaica

      Hibiscus.
      $4.50
    • Tamarindo

      Tamarind.
      $4.50
  • Side Orders

    • Chips

      Corn tortilla chips, typically served as a crunchy accompaniment.
      $2.50
    • Pico De Gallo

      Fresh and zesty salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of spice.
      $5.00
    • Beans

      Frijoles.
      $3.50
    • French Fries

      Papas Fritas.
      $3.95
    • Grilled Onions and Jalapenos

      Cebollines con Jalapenos
      $6.50
    • Rice

      Arroz
      $3.50
    • Rice and Beans

      Arroz y Frijol.
      $6.00
    • Side of Guacamole

      Creamy avocado dip mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime, served with crispy tortilla chips.
      $7.00
  • kids Menu

    • Cheeseburger w/French Fries

      Beef patty with melted cheese on a bun, accompanied by a side of French fries.
      $11.95
    • Chicken Fingers w/French Fries

      Crispy chicken fingers accompanied by golden french fries.
      $11.95
    • Mini Chicken Flautas

      Crispy mini corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, typically includes a topping of lettuce and sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Quesadillas w/ French Fries

      A choice between Beef or Chicken.
      $11.95
  • Sodas

    • Can of coca-cola

      Coca-cola de lata
      $2.00
    • Can of Pepsi

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $2.00
    • Jarritos

      Jarritos soda available in lime, mandarin, pineapple, tamarind flavors.
      $3.00
    • Mexican Coca-cola

      Coca-cola Mexicana
      $3.50
  • Sopa/ Soup

    • Pozole Sopa Rojo o Blanco

      Traditional Mexican Pork soup served with 2 tostadas/ Servido con 2 tostadas a lado .
      $15.95
    • Mole De Olla - Sopa De Res

      $15.95
    • Pancita ( Mondongo ) Soup

      Served with rice and tortillas/ Servido con arroz y tortillas.
      $15.95
    • Sopa de Mariscos/ Seafood Soup

      Served with a side of rice and tortillas/ Servido con arroz y tortilla a lado .
      $29.95

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