El Taco Azteca - Pilsen Menu

2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
  • TACOS

    • Brocheta De Camaron Tacos

      (2 Tacos) 3 grilled shrimp skewers made w/pineapple, onion, & bell pepper marinated w/our special pastor sauce, on a bed of rice of the day, topped w/Arbol sauce, & garnished with w/arugula salad.
      $8.50
    • Chorizo Taco

      (2 Tacos) Homemade Mexican sausage served on a bed of black beans sauce & topped w/a roasted jalapeno sauce, garnished w/ arugula salad, queso fresco & freshly-made crispy potato strips.
      $7.99
    • Carnitas Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Chunks of pork, slow-cooked for over two hours until golden & crispy & tender on the inside topping, topped w/habanero sauce, garnished w/an arugula salad and queso fresco.
      $7.99
    • Cochinita Pibil Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Yucatan-style pulled pork, cooked for over 4 hours topped with w/habanero salsa & pickled red onion.
      $7.99
    • Papas Criollas Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Organic, multi-color, oven-roasted potatoes, marinated with Chef Carlos' grandma's secret ingredients, served on a bed of avocado sauce, topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, and garnished with arugula salad and crispy potato strips.
      $7.99
    • Rajas Poblanas Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Stew of rajas made w/roasted poblano pepper strips, Spanish julienne onions, sour cream, Oaxaca, & chihuahua cheese on a bed of black bean sauce garnished with w/crispy strips & queso fresco. 7.99
      $7.99
    • Vegetales Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Oven-roasted vegetables, on a bed of guacamole, topped with chipotle hibiscus salsa, and garnished with deep-fried, crispy red onions.
      $7.99
    • Queso A La Parrilla Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Sauteed black beans with vegetables on a grilled panela cheese topped with a red molcajete salsa and avocado slices, garnished with Arugula salad and queso fresco.
      $7.99
    • Asada Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Grilled, flank steak made w/our special marinade of fresh ingredients, topped w/chile de árbol sauce organic “pico de gallo,” pickled red onion, avocado, & garnished with queso fresco.
      $7.99
    • Pastor Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Marinated pork topped with salsa de chile de Arbol and a pineapple Pico de Gallo.
      $7.99
    • Cecina Enchilada Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Thinly sliced and cured grilled marinated steak on a bed of black bean sauce and topped with a chunky Green molcajete sauce, cactus salad, and garnished with queso fresco.
      $7.99
    • Pollo En Mole Poblano Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Grilled, Chicken thigh topped with Puebla style mole sauce (contains peanuts), fresh, homemade crispy banana strips, garnished with sesame seeds.
      $7.99
    • Arabe Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Grilled, Puebla-style Lebanese influenced taco with marinated pork topped with a fresh homemade chipotle salsa served on a homemade flour tortilla.
      $7.99
    • Pescado Tacos

      (2 Tacos) Beer-battered tilapia fish fillet, topped with siracha tart sauce, smoked red cabbage, avocado slice, and sesame seeds.
      $7.99
    • ARTISINAL BIRRIA TACOS

      Chuck roll beef, marinated with toasted, dried chilis, special seasonings, and beer. Then, wrapped with banana leaves and slowly cooked in the oven for 4-6 hours. Served on your choice of handmade corn or flour tortillas and a side of consome (beef broth). + 2.00 Cheese
      $8.50
    • COCA-COLA TACOS

      Featured on Chicago's Best TV for Best Pork and Best Taco. 2 pork belly tacos marinated with coca-cola and dried peppers, topped with a coca-cola base sauce, avocado slaw, pickled cucumber and jalapeño.
      $8.50
    • TINGA DE POLLO TACOS

      Shredded chicken stew, cooked in a tomato-chipotle sauce. Served with cheese and avocado
      $7.99
    • AGUACATE FRITO TACOS

      (2 Tacos) of fried avocado, topped with black bean sauce, arugula salad, pico de gallo, habanero sauce, sour crea, and cotija cheese.
      $8.00
    • HONGOS EN MOLE ROJO TACOS

      (2 TACOS) Market mushroom stew, topped with guajillo sauce, served with panela cheese , black bean sauce and arugula salad.
      $8.50
  • Burritos

    • CAMARON BURRITO

      Shrimp burrito.
      $13.50
    • CHORIZO BURRITO

      $12.00
    • COCHINITA PIBIL BURRITO

    • RAJAS POBLANAS BURRITO

    • VEGETALES BURRITOS

    • QUESO A LA PARRILLA BURRITO

    • ASADA BURRITO

      $12.00
    • PASTOR BURRITO

      $12.00
    • CECINA BURRITO

    • POLLO EN MOLE POBLANO BURRITO

    • ARABE BURRITO

    • BORRACHO BURRITO

    • BIRRIA BURRITO

    • COCA COLA BURRITO

    • TINGA DE POLLO BURRITO

    • AGUACATE FRITO BURRITO

    • HONGOS EN MOLE ROJO BURRITO

  • APPETIZERS

    • Flautas De Pollo Con Chorizo

      3 deep-fried rolled tacos stuffed with potato and Mexican sausage stew (guisado) with chorizo, topped with green sauce and a creamy chipotle sauce, and avocado, garnished with queso añejo.
      $9.00
    • Empanadas De Camaron

      2 Tiger shrimp turnovers, topped with avocado sauce, arugula salad, and cotija cheese.
      $10.00
    • Empanadas De Queso Con Rajas

      2 fried turnovers stuffed with Oaxaca cheese and poblano peppers strips on a bed of black bean sauce. topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, queso añejo, molcajete sauce, and arugula salad.
      $8.00
    • Molotes De Masa Con Papa Y Chorizo

      2 fried masas stuffed with homemade chorizo potatoes, served on a bed of 3 chiles sauce, topped with black bean sauce, avocado sauce, and sour cream, garnished with queso añejo and arugula salad.
      $8.00
    • Elote A Las Brasas

      Charbroiled corn cob, prepared with butter, salt, and chili powder. Served with lime wedges. Made vegan or upon request.
      $4.00
    • Guacamole Ranchero

      Grilled cactus, "moronitas" de carnitas, panela cheese cubes, roasted jalapeño slices, pico de gallo, and avocado cubes
      $8.00
    • Guacamole Tradicional

      Avocado, pico de gallo and a smoky guajillo sauce.
      $7.00
    • Ceviche De Camarones Con Mango

      Ceviche is made by marinating raw seafood in a citrus juice, mixed with pico de gallo, fresh mango, avocado, and habanero pepper.
      $10.00
    • Quesitos Fritos

      Beer-battered cheese curds. Guajillo & avocado jalapeño,crema. Pickled jalapeño cucumber and pickled red onions
      $9.00
    • Queso Fundido Vegetariano

      Cheese Fondue made with Oaxaca and chihuahua melted cheeses, roasted poblano pepper strips, and market mushrooms. Served with homemade flour tortillas and red molcajete sauce.
      $8.00
    • Queso Fundido De Elote

      Cheese fondue made with the rice of the day topped with avocado slices and molcajete sauce. Served with fresh, handmade corn tortillas.
      $8.00
  • SOUPS

    • Esquite Poblano Soup

      Chicken-based, Puebla style Corn soup with 1 chicken leg, garnished with chili powder,crispy hominy,and a fried epazote leaf
      $10.00
    • Sopa Azteca

      $10.00
  • SALADS

    • Ensalada De Pasta Y Pollo

      Roasted vegetables, grilled chicken breast, panela cheese, Mexican sausage, fusilli pasta, mixed greens, and chimichurri sauce. Made vegan or vegetarian upon request.
      $11.00
    • Lechuga A La Parrilla

      Grilled romaine lettuce, topped with ancho pepper dressing, roasted corn, Cotija cheese, and freshly-made, crispy potato chips. Made vegan upon request.
      $10.00
    • Ensalada Azteca

      Romaine lettuce, kale, black beans, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, freshly-roasted corn, peanuts, cotija cheese, topped with homemade serrano-lemon dressing and crispy tortilla strips.
      $8.50
  • BEVERAGES

    • Aguas Frescas

      Choose from hibiscus tea, tamarind, or horchata. Homemade, made from scratch. No artificial flavors or syrups are used. Agave nectar is used as a sweetener.
    • Mexican-Glass Bottled Soda

      Choose from Jarritos, Coca-Cola, Sangria, Sidral, Squirt or Sprite.
      $2.99
    • Mexican Ponche

      Served hot will all ingredients or served as an iced tea, plain. Choose traditional or strawberry milk-flavored.
  • TORTAS

    • Carnitas Torta

      Pressed torta made with mixed carnitas, avocado mayo, pico de gallo, chunky molcajete salsa, and arugula salad. Served with homemade, crispy potato wedges.
      $9.00
    • Queso Panela Torta

      Pressed torta made with grilled panela cheese, avocado slices, black beans sauce, jalapeno tartar sauce, and arugula salad. Served with homemade, crispy potato wedges.
      $9.00
    • Lomo Torta

      Pressed torta made with grilled Ribeye, black bean sauce, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad aguacate slices, and chiles toreado. Served with homemade, crispy potato wedges.
      $9.00
    • Pollo Torta

      Pressed torta made with grilled chicken, red bell pepper escabeche, grilled panela cheese, and serrano cilantro pesto. Served with homemade, crispy potato wedges.
      $9.00
    • Salmon Torta

      Grilled salmon, topped with a smoked, tamarind-chipotle BBQ, avocado slices, mayo, panela cheese, and arugula salad. Served with homemade, crispy potato wedges.12.00
      $12.00
  • Alcoholic Drinks

    • Lime Margarita

      Tequila, Agave, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice
      $10.00
    • Mango Margarita

      Tequila, Agave, triple sec, and fresh strawberry.
      $10.00
    • Passionfruit Margarita

      Tequila, Agave, triple sec, and fresh passionfruit
      $10.00
    • Dragon Fruit Margarita

      Tequila, Agave, triple sec, and fresh dragonfruit
      $10.00
    • Tamarindo Margarita

      Tequila, Agave, triple sec, and fresh tamarind.
      $10.00
    • Cucumber Margarita

      Tequila, Agave, triple sec, and fresh cucumber
      $10.00
    • Jamaica Margarita

      Tequila, Agave, triple sec, and fresh hibiscus
      $10.00
    • Club Cuervo

      Tequila, Grapes, Lychee, Agave, Lime, and grape Liquor.
      $10.00
    • El Cosmo

      Tequila reposado, Lime, Vodka, Cranberry juice, and Angostura Bitters
      $10.00
    • Paloma

      Silver patron, Freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice, Lime juice, and homemade simple syrup
      $10.00
    • Mezcal Margarita

      Mezcal, Triple Sec, Agave, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
      $11.00
    • Mezcal Negroni

      Mezcal, Campari, and Vermouth
      $11.00
    • La Llorona

      Butterfly tea made with Prolijo Mezcal Blanco
      $11.00
    • Mezcal Old-Fashioned

      Made with Petunia Mezcal Blanco
      $11.00
    • Cafe Del Jefe

      Coffee made with cinnamon, raw dark sugar (piloncillo) and mezcal.
      $10.00
    • Buena Tarde

      Mezcal, Campari, Angostura, Bitters, Lime, and Beer
      $10.00
    • Las Dos Pinas

      Mezcal, Pink Pineapple Honey, Lime, and Hellfire Bitters
      $10.00
    • Corona

      $6.00
    • Corona Familiar

      $6.00
    • XX

      $6.00
    • Pacifico

      $6.00
    • Victoria

      $6.00
    • Modelo Especial

      $6.00
    • Negra Modelo

      $6.00
    • Bohemia

      $6.00
    • Estrella Jalisco

      $6.00

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