El Talpense Mexican Restaurant Menu

4.5
(25+ Reviews)
$Mexican
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Quesadilla

      Giant flour tortilla and Monterey Jack cheese.
      $11.00
      Quesadilla
    • Hard Shell Taco

      Hard shell taco filled with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, topped with crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, and fresh tomatoes.
      $8.00
      Hard Shell Taco
    • Street Taco

      $5.00
    • Super Burrito Carne Asada

      marinated steak, refried beans, cheese, rice. Guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream
      $18.00
    • Guacamole

      Mashed avocado mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and a splash of lime juice.
      $7.00
    • Rice and Bean Plate

      $12.00
    • Super Burrito Chicken

      Shredded chicken coking in chipotle sauce, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $18.00
    • California Burrito

      Flour tortilla, carne asada, French fries, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, choice of mild or spicy.
      $19.00
    • Spanish Rice

      Rice sautéed in a tomato sauce blend with vegetables and spices.
      $7.00
    • Rice, Beans and Cheese Burrito

      Flour tortilla filled with refried beans, rice, and cheese.
      $12.00
  • Appetizers

    • Ceviche

      White shrimp, lime juice, cucumber, pico de gallo, avocado.
      $19.00
      Ceviche
    • Mini Flautas

      Chicken or picadillo, wrapped in corn tortilla. Served with fresh cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce.
      $15.00
    • Guacamole

      Avocado, onion, lime juice and salt.
      $14.00
    • Quesadilla

      Giant flour tortilla and Monterey Jack cheese.
      $11.00
      Quesadilla
    • Queso Fundido

      Jack cheese and manchego cheese melted with chorizo or mushroom.
      $12.00
    • Nachos Grandes

      Ground beef, chicken picadillo, asada, carnitas al pastor or cheese, topped with refried beans, cheese blend, onions, tomato, jalapeños, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $19.00
      Nachos Grandes
    • Asada Fries

      French fries, carne asado, cheese, onions, tomato, Jalapeños, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $19.00
    • Fajita Quesadilla

      Grilled chicken, steak or combo, bell peppers, onions, Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $20.00
    • Combo Appetizer

      Cheese quesadilla, nachos, 2 mini frautas, sour cream, jalapenos, onion, tomatoes, and guacamole.
      $20.00
    • Bean Dip

      Refried beans typically topped with melted cheese.
      $9.00
  • Traditional Combinations

    Choose between ground beef, picadillo, chicken or cheese. All combinations are served with rice, beans, and coleslaw.
    • #1. Two Enchilada

      Two enchiladas with choice of Ground Beef, Picadillo, Chicken, or Cheese.
      $23.00
      #1. Two Enchilada
    • #2. Two Tacos

      Two tacos with choice of ground beef, picadillo (spicy beef and potato), chicken, or cheese.
      $23.00
    • #3. Enchilada Y Tamale

      Enchilada with tamale. Choice of ground beef, picadillo (seasoned ground meat), chicken, or cheese. tamal is chicken or pork only
      $24.00
    • #4. Enchilada Y Taco

      Enchilada and taco combo with choice of ground beef, picadillo (spiced beef), chicken, or cheese.
      $23.00
    • #5. Enchilada Y Chile Relleno

      Enchilada and stuffed chili pepper with choice of Ground Beef, Picadillo (seasoned beef), Chicken, or Cheese.
      $24.00
      #5. Enchilada Y Chile Relleno
    • #6. Two Enchilada Verde

      Two enchiladas with green sauce. Choice of ground beef, seasoned shredded beef, chicken, or cheese filling.
      $23.00
      #6. Two Enchilada Verde
    • #7. two crab enchiladas

      Enchilada and tostada with choice of ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese.
      $29.00
    • #8. Enchilada Y Avocado Tostada

      Ground Beef, Picadillo (spiced meat), Chicken, or Cheese.
      $24.00
    • #9. Two Enchiladas Suizas

      $24.00
    • #10. Enchiladas Divorciadas

      Two enchiladas with different sauces. Choice of Ground Beef, seasoned Picadillo, Chicken, or Cheese.
      $23.00
    • #11. Huevos Rancheros

      Ground Beef, Picadillo, Chicken, or Cheese.
      $19.00
    • #12. Chorizo Con Huevo

      Chorizo with eggs, choice of Ground Beef, Picadillo, Chicken, or Cheese.
      $23.00
    • #13. Two Flautas

      Two flautas filled with your choice of, picadillo, chicken, toppings guacamole, sour cream and salsa on top
      $23.00
    • #14. Two Chimichangas

      Two crispy tortillas filled with your choice, picadillo or chicken, toppings guacamole, sour cream and salsa on top
      $23.00
    • #15. Quesa Birria Y Street Taco

      Ground beef, spicy beef hash, chicken, or cheese.
      $23.00
    • 16. Two Enchiladas De Mole

      Two enchiladas with mole sauce. Choice of Ground Beef, Picadillo (seasoned beef), Chicken, or Cheese.
      $23.00
  • Large Combinations

    Choose between ground beef, picadillo, chicken or cheese. Combinations are served with rice, beans, and coleslaw.
    • A-1. Enchilada, Chile Relleno Taco

      Enchilada with chile relleno taco. Choose from ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese.
      $28.00
    • B-2. Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamal

      Choice of ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese. Comes with enchilada, chile relleno, and tamal.
      $28.00
    • C-3. Enchilada, Tamale, Tostada

      Enchilada, tamale, and tostada with choice of ground beef, picadillo (seasoned meat), chicken, or cheese.
      $28.00
    • Trio Enchiladas

      Enchilada, mole, enchilada verde, and red enchiladas.
      $28.00
    • D-4. Enchilada, Two Tacos

      Ground Beef, Picadillo (spiced shredded meat), Chicken, or Cheese.
      $28.00
    • E-5. Enchilada, Tamale, Taco

      Choice of ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese. Includes enchilada, tamale, and taco.
      $28.00
    • El Tio's Special

      Enchilada, chile relleno, taco, flauta, carne asada, rice, refried beans, and coleslaw.
      $38.00
    • Mama Tere's Special

      Enchilada, chile, relleno, burrito de carne, taco, rice, refried beans, and coleslaw.
      $34.00
  • Small Combinations

    All combinations are served with rice and beans. Choose between ground beef, picadillo, chicken or cheese.
    • Enchilada

      Ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese. Classic Mexican flavors in a rolled tortilla.
      $18.00
    • Enchilada Verde

      Ground Beef, Picadillo, Chicken, or Cheese, topped with green sauce.
      $18.00
    • Enchilada en Mole

      Corn tortilla filled with your choice of ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese; topped with mole sauce.
      $18.00
    • Avocado Tostada

      Crispy tortilla with avocado, your choice of ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese.
      $18.00
    • Chimichanga

      Chicken picadillo or veggies only.
      $19.00
    • Flauta

      Chicken or picadillo only.
      $19.00
    • Hard Shell Taco

      Hard shell taco - Choice of Ground Beef, Picadillo, Chicken, or Cheese.
      $18.00
    • Chile Relleno

      Stuffed pepper with your choice of ground beef, picadillo, chicken, or cheese.
      $19.00
    • Tamal

      Choose from chicken or pork only
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Taco Governador

      Sautéed shrimp with lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese, served on a flour tortilla.
      $18.00
    • Baja Fish Taco

      A soft corn tortilla filled with sautéed cod, topped with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, purple cabbage, and cheese.
      $18.00
  • SEAFOOD

    • TWO SHRIMP TACOS GOVERNADOR

      A crispy tortilla, melty cheese, shrimp, cooked in red salsa, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, served with rice and beans
      $26.00
    • TWO BAJA FISH TACOS

      Breaded, fresh snapper fillet, corn tortilla, pico de gallo, red cabbage, avocado sauce, served with rice and beans
      $26.00
    • TWO SALMON TACOS

      Two Salmon Tacos topped with red cabbage mango pineapple chipotle sauce. corn tortilla melty jack cheese. served with Rice and Beans
      $28.00
    • TWO SEAFOOD TACOS

      Corn tortillas white shrimp bass fish jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo ,chipotle sauce, and served with Rice and Beans
      $28.00
    • MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTALL

      Shrimp typically combined in a tomato-lime cocktail sauce with chopped tomato, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, and avocado.
      $24.00
    • CANCUN PLATTER

      Prawns, fresh snow crab, and chunks of chicken, sauteed with mushrooms in a spicy and tasty wine sauce, then topped with cheese and baked, served with Rice and Beans
      $38.00
    • CAMARONES ALA DIABLA

      Prawns sauteed in butter with a spicy tangy sauce. muy picante served with Rice and Beans
      $29.00
    • CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO

      Prawns sauteed in butter, then simmered in a garlic served with Rice and Beans
      $29.00
    • CAMARONES ALA RANCHERA

      Prawns, sautéed with, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, in a tasty sauce served with Rice and Beans
      $29.00
    • TWO CRAN ENCHILADAS

      Fresh snow crab coking in white cream sauce with sour cream and guacamole on top served with Rice and Beans
      $28.00
  • HOUSE SPECIALTIES

    • EL TALPENSE SPECIAL

      Comes with juicy chunks of tender Ribeye steak Tender Chicken juicy fish prawns sauteed with vegetables in a sauce developed served with rice and beans
      $50.00
    • TWO SOPES

      Came with Rice, Beans, and coleslaw filing options chicken, picadillo, carne asada, pollo asado,pastor, or chorizo
      $26.00
      TWO SOPES
    • POLLO EN CREMA

      Strips of chicken sauteed with onions bellppers tomatoes and spices in our sourcream sauce served with Rice and Beans
      $27.00
    • POLLO ALA MEXICANA

      Strips of Chicken sauteed with onions bellppers tomatoes in a tasty red sauce served with Rice and Beans
      $27.00
    • CHILE VERDE

      Tender chunks of pork cooked in tomatillo sauce served with Rice and Beans
      $27.00
    • CARNE ASADA

      Thinly cut steakcokked in a broiler and served with Rice,Beans, and pico de gallo
      $29.00
    • LOS DOS COMPADRES

      Comes with Birria and Chile Verde served with Rice and Beans
      $29.00
    • CARNITAS

      Pork slowly cook tender and juicy, served with Rice and Beans
      $27.00
    • BIRRIA COMBO

      Served with Rice and Beans
      $26.00
    • MILANESA DE POLLO

      Breaded Chicken breast, served with Rice, Beans and Green Salad
      $27.00
    • STEAK ALA MEXICANA

      120Z Ribeye steak served with grilled onions, Avocado, Tomatoes, Rice and Beans
      $48.00
    • ARROZ CON POLLO

      Grilled chicken strips with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes served on a bed of rice, topped with cheese dip and sour cream.
      $25.00
    • EL TAMPICO

      From de land and the sea cames with the ultimate dish. juicy chunks of tender Ribeye steak and prawns sauted with vegetables, in a sauce developed to stimulate even the most dorman taste buds, served with Rice and Beans
      $48.00
  • Super Burrito

    All burritos come with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
    • Super Burrito Carne Asada

      marinated steak, refried beans, cheese, rice. Guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Al Pastor

      Marinated pork with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese .
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Pollo Asado

      Grilled chicken, rice, beans, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Huevos Mexicanos

      Scrambled eggs with serrano chile, onions, tomatoes, refried beans, cheese sour cream, guacamole end pico de gallo
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Ground Beef

      Ground beef, rice, beans, cheese, , pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Carnitas

      Slow-cooked pork, rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Picadillo

      picadillo beef , rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Chorizo Con Huevos

      scrambled eggs, Mexican sausage (chorizo), beans, cheese, pico de gallo. guacamole and sour cream
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Chile Verde

      Flour tortilla filled with chunks of pork in green tomatillo sauce, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Chicken

      Shredded chicken coking in chipotle sauce, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Mixed Veggies

      Grilled zucchini, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, cabbage cauliflower beans, rice, cheese, guacamole sour cream and pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $18.00
    • Super Burrito Camarón

      Grilled shrimp, with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo
      $18.00
  • Burritos Especial

    • California Burrito

      Flour tortilla, carne asada, French fries, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, choice of mild or spicy.
      $19.00
    • Surf N Turf California Burrito

      Flour tortilla, carne asada, shrimp, French fries, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, choice of mild or spicy.
      $21.00
    • Fajita Burrito

      Flour tortilla, grilled steak, chicken or combo, onions, bell pepper, rice, refried beans, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $20.00
    • Expresso Burrito

      Flour tortilla, choice of meat, rice, refried beans, cheese. Topped with guacamole, onion, tomato, and expresso sauce. Fillings: chicken, ground beef, picadillo, pollo asado, carne asada, chorizo con huevos, Chile verde, carnitas, al pastor, and mixed veggie.
      $21.00
    • Burrito De Pescado

      Flour tortilla, bass fish, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, rice and beans.
      $20.00
    • Seafood Burrito

      Flour tortilla, white shrimp, white fish, mild sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, rice, chipotle sauce and whole beans.
      $21.00
  • Sopas Y Ensaladas

    • Garden Salad

      Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado, and carrot.
      $10.00
    • Tostada Salad

      Ground beef, picadillo, chicken or mixed vegetables with cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, and fried flour tortilla.
      $18.00
    • Ensalada De Pollo

      Grilled chicken, mixed green, tomato, and avocado.
      $18.00
    • Carne en Su Jugo

      Meat cooked in its own juice with bacon, whole beans, and tomatillo. Served on the side with cilantro, onions, and avocado.
      $23.00
    • Seafood Taco Salad

      Taco shell, lettuce, pico de gallo, white cheese, shrimp and fish.
      $20.00
    • Taco Salad

      Ground beef, picadillo, chicken or mixed vegetables, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, black beans, and sour cream.
      $18.00
    • Birria Soup

      Birria is a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. Beef marinated in adobo spices, freshly chopped onions, and cilantro, with freshly squeezed lime. Served with tortillas and hot sauce on the side.
      $23.00
    • Fajita Salad

      Steak, chicken, or combo, grilled onions, bell peppers, mixed greens, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and queso fresco.
      $22.00
    • Sopa De Tortilla

      Tortilla soup. Available in small or large sizes.
      $7.50
    • Albondigas Soup

      Mexican meatball soup.
      $21.00
      Albondigas Soup
  • Á La Carte

    • Enchilada

      Corn tortilla rolled around a filling, typically beef, chicken, or cheese, and covered with enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
      $8.00
    • Enchilada Verde

      Shredded chicken rolled in a corn tortilla, topped with green enchilada sauce, onion, sour cream, and cheese.
      $8.00
      Enchilada Verde
    • Enchilada Suiza

      Rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken, topped with green tomatillo sauce, melted cheese, and sour cream.
      $8.00
    • Chimichurri Ribeye Taco

      Grilled ribeye taco topped with chimichurri, typically includes onions and cilantro, served on a soft tortilla.
      $13.00
    • Chile Relleno

      Poblano pepper typically stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg batter, deep fried, and topped with a mild ranchero sauce.
      $9.00
    • Baja Fish Taco

      Grilled fish on a corn tortilla with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of chipotle sauce.
      $8.00
    • Shrimp Taco Governador

      Grilled shrimp on a flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo.
      $8.00
    • Tamal

      chicken or pork only
      $8.00
    • Rice, Beans and Cheese Burrito

      Flour tortilla filled with refried beans, rice, and cheese.
      $12.00
    • Avocado Tostada

      Crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and avocado slices.
      $8.00
    • Enchilada en Mole

      Corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken, topped with a rich, sweet-spicy mole sauce, onions, and sesame seeds.
      $8.00
    • Ceviche Tostada

      Crispy corn tortilla topped with shrimp marinated in lime, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cucumber, avocado, and jalapeños.
      $15.00
    • Hard Shell Taco

      Hard shell taco filled with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, topped with crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, and fresh tomatoes.
      $8.00
      Hard Shell Taco
    • Chimichanga

      Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken or ground beef, topped with cheese sauce.
      $8.00
    • Street Taco

      $5.00
    • 3 Quesabirria with Consommé

      Corn tortillas filled with cheese, shredded beef birria, onions, and cilantro, served with a side of rich consommé for dipping.
      $24.00
    • Quesa Birria

      Corn tortilla filled with melted cheese, beef birria, cilantro, and onion.
      $8.50
    • Bean and Cheese Burrito

      Refried beans and jack cheese wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, topped with red sauce.
      $10.00
  • Sides

    • Guacamole

      Mashed avocado mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and a splash of lime juice.
      $7.00
    • Whole Beans, Black or Refried

      Whole or black beans, or refried beans.
      $7.00
    • Jalapeños or Pico De Gallo

      Choice of either spicy jalapeños or fresh pico de gallo.
      $3.00
    • Spanish Rice

      Rice sautéed in a tomato sauce blend with vegetables and spices.
      $7.00
    • French Fries

      Deep-fried golden potatoes typically seasoned with a hint of salt.
      $7.00
    • Sour Cream or Cheese

      Choice of sour cream or cheese.
      $3.50
    • Coleslaw

      Shredded cabbage and carrots typically tossed with a creamy dressing.
      $7.00
    • Rice and Bean Plate

      $12.00
    • 2 Flour or 2 Corn Tortillas

      Choice of 2 tortillas, either flour or corn.
      $2.00

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