El Vaquero Mexican Grill Cantina Menu

161 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40214
  • Appetizers

    • Nachos

      All nachos come with cheese.
      $10.99
    • Meat With Cheese

      A blend of seasoned meat topped with melted cheese, typically served as a hearty appetizer.
      $8.50
    • Cheese Dip

      $6.99
    • Bean Dip

      Creamy bean dip with a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for dipping your favorite snacks.
      $5.99
    • Guacamole Dip

      Freshly mashed avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro.
      $7.99
    • Shrimp Dip

      Grilled shrimp blended into a creamy cheese dip, typically garnished with pico de gallo.
      $12.99
    • Choriqueso

      Spicy chorizo blended with melted cheese, perfect for dipping.
      $10.99
    • Camarones Tapatios

      Grilled shrimp, tapatio sauce, jalapeño and onions.
      $24.99
    • Camarones Mamalones

      Grilled shrimp, tapatio sauce, jalapeño and onions.
      $20.99
    • Charro Beans

      A bowl of pinto beans cooked together with chorizo, hot dog and bacon topped with fresh Mexican cheese and pico de gallo.
      $9.99
    • Nachos Supremos

      With beef, chicken, and beans, topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomatoes.
      $13.99
    • Nachos Hawaianos

      With chips, ham, sausage, chicken, pineapple, onions, and cheese dip on top.
      $20.99
  • A La Carte

    • Chimichanga

      1
      $4.59
    • Taco Supreme

      Choose between 1 or 3 tacos, served a la carte.
      $3.99
    • Tamales

      Corn husk-wrapped masa, available in 1 or 3 quantity options.
      $3.99
    • Chile Relleno

      $2.99
    • Chile Poblano

      1
      $4.99
    • Burritos

      Rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeños and cheese.
      $5.25
    • Enchilada

      Corn tortillas filled with choice of beans, chicken, beef, or cheese, offered in quantities of 1 or 3.
      $2.75
    • Hard Taco

      Hard taco with a choice of 1 or 3, filled with beans, chicken, beef, or cheese.
      $2.75
    • Soft Taco

      Choice of 1 or 3, filled with beans, chicken, beef, or cheese in a freshly made tortilla.
      $2.99
    • Quesadilla

      Served in quantities of 1 or 3. Options include cheese, beans, or chicken filling.
      $4.99
  • Side Orders

    • Shredded Cheese

      A blend of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, ideal for adding a rich, melty texture to various Mexican dishes.
      $1.99
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $2.25
    • Sour Cream

      A smooth and creamy sour cream, ideal for adding a rich tanginess to your favorite dishes.
      $1.99
    • Onions

      Caramelized onions, typically including a hint of Mexican spices, served as a flavorful complement to any dish.
      $1.99
    • Mexican Rice

      Spicy rice seasoned with Mexican flavors, perfect as a side or base for your favorite dish.
      $3.99
    • Chiles Toreados

      Fire-roasted peppers with a delicious twist, a must-try for any spice enthusiast.
      $4.99
    • Pico De Gallo

      Fresh and zesty salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of spice.
      $2.50
    • Tortilla Corn

      3.
      $2.99
    • Tortilla Flour

      3.
      $2.50
    • Tomatoes

      Fresh tomatoes, typically served as a simple, yet refreshing side, complementing any Mexican dish.
      $1.50
    • Black Beans

      Savory black beans, slow-cooked to perfection
      $3.99
    • Jalapeños

      Jalapeños, served either fresh, pickled, or grilled, based on your preference.
      $1.99
  • Fajitas

    • Fajitas

      Your choice of steak or grilled chicken. Served with guacamole salad, pico de gallo, sour cream, and warm tortillas.
      $22.00
    • Fish Fajita

      Served with guacamole salad, pico de gallo, sour cream, and warm tortillas.
      $20.99
    • Fajita Nachos

      Your choice of steak or grilled chicken with chips nacho covered in cheese dip. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes.
      $18.99
    • Tacos Fajitas

      Three steak, or chicken tacos .Served with guacamole salad, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, black beans, fajita salad, and warm tortillas.
      $18.99
  • Caldos

    • Menudo

      Traditional Mexican tripe (cow's stomach) soup, infused with a harmonious blend of herbs and spices.
      $14.99
  • Taqueria

    • Tlayudas

      Large, thin, crunchy fried or toasted tortilla covered with a spread of refried beans, lettuce, avocado, choice meat.
      $24.99
    • Elotes

      Corn on the cob w/ mayo, cheese & powdered red pepper.
      $3.99
    • Esquite

      Corn on a cup with mayo, cheese & powdered red pepper.
      $6.99
    • Tortas

      Mexican sandwich comes with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, mayo, pickled jalapeños.
      $12.99
    • Burritos

      Rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeños and cheese.
      $13.99
    • Huaraches

      Thick long, handmade tortilla, filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and tomatoes.
      $18.99
    • Gorditas

      Thick handmade tortilla, filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and tomatoes.
      $5.99
    • Sopes

      Thick handmade tortilla, filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and tomatoes.
      $5.99
    • Machetes

      Long handmade corn tortilla, cilantro and onions, meat, cheese, green salsa, and Mexican cheese.
      $20.99
    • Pizza Birria

      14" flour tortilla with cheese mozzarella, queso Oaxaca, onions, and cilantro.
      $24.99
    • Quesadilla Birria

      Two 8" handmade corn tortillas, with birria meat, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, onions, and consomme.
      $18.99
    • Tacos Birria

      Three handmade corn tortillas with birria meat, cilantro, onions, and consomme.
      $14.99
    • Burro Birria

      Rice, onions, and cilantro with green sauce.
      $20.99
  • Sea Food

    • Pescado A La Parilla

      Grilled tilapia served with rice and avocado salad.
      $15.99
    • Pescado A La Diabla

      Grilled tilapia fillet, covered with fiesta sauce served with rice and avocado.
      $15.99
    • Fish Taco

      Three grilled tacos served with rice, beans, and mango sauce.
      $15.99
    • Camarones Rancheros

      Jumbo shrimp grilled with ranchero sauce served with rice guacamole salad and tortillas.
      $17.99
    • Camarones A La Mexicana

      Grilled jumbo shrimp with jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes served with rice and beans.
      $17.99
    • Camarones A La Diabla

      Grilled jumbo shrimp cooked with fiesta sauce served with rice avocado salad and tortillas.
      $17.99
    • Camaron Sabroso

      Grilled shrimp and rice topped with cheese dip served with tortillas.
      $17.99
    • Hawaiian Pineapple

      Scallops, shrimp, fish, crab meat, grilled onions, bell peppers, green peppers, zucchini covered with mozzarella cheese.
      $22.99
  • Special Orders

    • Flameada

      Grilled chicken and steak cooked with bell peppers, onion, topped with Monterey cheese served with tortillas.
      $16.99
    • Flautas

      Two deep-fried chicken or beef burritos, served with rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
      $12.99
    • Chimichangas

      Two soft or fried flour tortillas filled with beef or chicken served with beans then topped with cheese dip.
      $12.99
    • Shrimp Chimichangas

      Two soft or fried flour tortillas filled with shrimp and beans, topped with cheese dip lettuce tomatoes sour cream, and guacamole.
      $15.99
    • Taquitos Mexicanos

      Four fried taquito (two beef and two chicken) served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes.
      $10.99
    • Special Rice

      Chicken, steak, and shrimp mixed with our special rice, pico de gallo, and tomato sauce.
      $14.99
    • Poblanos

      Poblano pepper stuffed with fresh Mexican cheese covered in egg batter and deep-fried then covered with a special tomato sauce and melted white cheese served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $12.99
    • Tamales Supremos

      Three chicken tamales deep-fried, then topped with cheese sauce enchilada sauce, lettuce guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
      $13.99
    • Piña Fiesta Fajita

      With steak, chicken, and shrimp, one half of a pineapple carved then filled with a fiesta inside, mixed with grilled onion, green pepper, pineapple, and tomato. Served with rice and beans.
      $18.99
    • Tinos Special

      Nopales with red sauce and steak, served with rice and frijoles charros, and tortillas.
      $15.99
  • Special Plates

    • El Vaquero

      Beef, ribs, chicken, shrimp, carnitas, chile jalapeño, queso fresco, rice, black beans, and charro beans.
      $25.99
  • Pork

    • Chuletas Mexicanas

      Two juicy, tender-cut pork chops, topped with grilled onions served with rice, black beans, tomatillo sauce , pico de gallo, and tortillas.
      $18.99
    • Chile Verde

      Pork cubes cooked in green sauce. Served with rice, black beans, and tortillas.
      $18.99
    • Costillas De Puerco En Mole

      Pork ribs with rice, black beans, and tortillas.
      $20.99
    • Carnitas

      Cooked pork chunks, served with rice, black beans, tortillas, and pico de gallo.
      $18.99
    • Costillas En Salsa Verde

      Pork ribs with green sauce served with rice, black beans, and tortillas.
      $20.99
    • Costillas De Puerco

      Pork ribs served with green sauce, rice, charro beans, and tortillas.
      $20.99
    • Barbecue Ribs

      Pork ribs with barbecue sauce and fries.
      $20.99
  • Molcajetes

    • Molcajete Del Mar

      Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, fish, shrimp, mussels, scallops, clams, crab legs, seafood mix and tortillas.
      $28.00
    • Molcajete Vaquero

      Chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo, pork chops, queso fresco, jalapeño, cambray onion, charro beans, rice and tortillas.
      $28.00
    • El Volcan

      Chicken, steak, chorizo, cactus, charro beans, queso fresco, onions, jalapeño, and tortillas.
      $26.00
    • El Molcajete

      Salsa de molcajete, steak, chicken, chorizo, mozzarella cheese, onions, cilantro, queso fresco and tortillas.
      $28.00
    • Molcajete Diablo

      Salsa diabla, mojarra, and shrimp.
      $28.00
    • Bistec Con Papas

      Arrachera in green sauce served with rice, black beans, and tortillas.
      $23.99
  • Chicken

    • Chori Pollo

      Grilled chicken topped with chorizo and cheese dip served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $16.99
    • Pollo Picoso

      Spicy. Grilled chicken cooked with onions and covered with cheese dip and hot sauce served with tortillas.
      $14.99
    • Pollo Sabroso

      Grilled chicken and rice topped with cheese dip served with tortillas.
      $14.99
    • Pollo Or Steak Tapatio

      Grilled chicken cooked with jalapeños, onions and topped with tapatio sauce and cheese dip served with beans rice, and tortillas.
      $16.99
    • La Deliciosa

      Grilled chicken, skirt steak, and chorizo served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $19.99
    • Alambre

      A mountain of steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, ham, and bacon mixed with grilled onion and green peppers topped with melted mozzarella cheese served with tortillas.
      $19.99
    • Pollo Feliz

      Two chicken breasts covered with cheese, red sauce served with rice, beans lettuce, tomatoes sour cream, guacamole, and tortillas.
      $18.99
  • Enchiladas

    • Enchiladas De Mole

      Five chicken enchiladas with onions and queso fresco.
      $16.99
    • Enchiladas De Mar

      Crab meat and shrimp. Topped with creamy sauce, served with rice and guacamole salad.
      $16.99
    • Enchiladas Vaqueras

      Three enchiladas with arrachera meat served with rice, charro beans, salsa ranchera, and queso Chihuahua.
      $18.99
    • Enchiladas Mexicanas

      Your choice of chicken or steak with red, green sauce, and cheese dip served with rice.
      $18.99
    • Enchilada De Crema

      Three shredded chicken enchiladas covered with your our special cream sauce. Served with rice and black beans.
      $14.99
    • Enchiladas Supremas

      One beef, one chicken, one cheese, one shredded, beef enchilada topped with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
      $14.99
    • Enchiladas Barbacoa

      Three shredded barbacoa enchiladas topped with lettuce and sour cream served with rice or black beans.
      $14.99
    • Enchiladas Suizas

      Three shredded chicken enchiladas, topped with cheese and green sauce served with rice and guacamole salad.
      $13.99
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      Three shredded chicken enchiladas, topped with green sauce served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and rice.
      $14.99
  • Torta Y Burritos

    • Torta Mega Mamalona

      Chicken milanesa, steak milanese, fried pork, Mexican sausage, barbacoa, black beans, ham, .sausage, Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, avocado, and mayonnaise.
      $28.99
    • Vegetarian Burrito

      Zucchini, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, rice, black bean, cheese and sour cream.
      $14.99
    • Molcajete Burrito

      Steak, chicken, Mexican sausage, Oaxaca cheese, charro beans, rice and molcajete salsa.
      $18.99
    • Burro Loco

      Steak, chicken, shrimp, rice, and black beans topped with salsa ranchera and Cheddar cheese.
      $18.99
  • Salads

    • Taco Salad

      A crispy flour tortilla shaped into a bowl filled with black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and your choice of ground beef or chicken.
      $9.99
    • Fajita Salad

      A crispy flour tortilla shaped into a bowl filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, bacon, and shredded cheese with dressing.
      $14.99
    • Guacamole Salad

      Fresh, zesty guacamole atop a crisp salad. Perfectly balanced flavors.
      $6.99
    • Chicken Salad

      Crispy flour shell with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, bacon, and shredded cheese with ranch dressing.
      $12.99
    • Steak Salad

      Crispy flour shell with steak, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, bacon, and shredded cheese with ranch dressing.
      $16.99
    • Shrimp Salad

      Your choice of grilled shrimp or breaded shrimp served with a garden salad.
      $14.99
    • Supreme Salad

      Steak, chicken, shrimp and bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, bacon, and shredded cheese with ranch dressing.
      $18.99
  • Burritos

    • Burrito Grande

      Extra large burrito stuffed with steak or grilled chicken, rice, beans topped with cheese dip.
      $15.99
    • Burrito Gigante

      Ground beef, shredded chicken, rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream enchilada sauce & shredded cheese.
      $15.99
    • Burrito Macho

      Steak, chicken, grilled green peppers and onions, ice, and beans wrapped into one huge melted Cheddar cheese.
      $14.99
    • Seafood Burrito

      Large deep-fried or soft burrito with shrimp, scallops, and crab meat. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice and guacamole salad.
      $18.99
    • Burrito Verde

      Carnitas burrito covered with green sauce. Served with rice and beans.
      $15.99
    • Burrito Diablo

      Birria burrito with cilantro and onions.
      $15.99
    • Fajita Burrito

      Choice of grilled chicken, steak, or mixed, covered in cheese dip served with rice and beans.
      $15.99
  • Quesadilla

    • Fiesta Quesadilla

      10 in quesadilla grilled chicken and Mexican sausage served with guacamole salad and sour cream.
      $14.99
    • Fajita Quesadilla

      10 in quesadilla with steak or grilled chicken, bell pepper, and onions. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, and your choice of rice or black beans.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Or Steak Quesadilla

      10 in quesadilla filled with cheese and your choice of grilled chicken or steak.
      $12.99
    • Fajita Quesadilla Grande

      14 in quesadilla with your choice of steak or grilled chicken. Served with guacamole salad and sour cream.
      $18.99
    • Fajita Shrimp Quesadilla

      10 in quesadilla stuffed with shrimp, bell peppers, and onions served with guacamole salad and sour cream.
      $15.99
    • Quesadilla Deluxe

      10 in flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken or ground beef and cheese. Served with rice or black beans.
      $14.99
    • Veg Quesadilla

      10 in quesadilla with grilled onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes served with rice.
      $10.99
  • Combos

    • Combo 1

      Rice, enchilada and two tacos.
      $9.99
    • Combo 2

      Rice, black beans, burrito, and taco.
      $10.99
    • Combo 3

      Rice, enchilada, and burrito.
      $10.99
    • Combo 4

      Rice burrito, chalupa and taco.
      $9.99
    • Combo 5

      Rice, black beans, tostada and chalupa.
      $9.99
    • Combo 6

      Rice, black beans, tamale and burrito.
      $9.99
    • Combo 7

      Rice, chile relleno and tostaguac.
      $9.99
    • Combo 8

      Enchilada, burrito and tamale.
      $9.99
    • Combo 9

      Tamale, two tacos and chalupa.
      $9.99
    • Combo 10

      Rice, black beans, chicken quesadilla, lettuce, and guacamole.
      $10.99
  • Beverages

    • Jarritos

      Available in pineapple or orange flavors.
      $3.75
    • Mexican Coke

      The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
      $3.25
    • Horchata

      Traditional Mexican rice and cinnamon drink, available in 16 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.50
    • Jamaica

      Refreshing hibiscus flower drink, available in 16 oz or 32 oz sizes.
      $3.50
    • Tamarindo

      Tamarindo drink available in 16 oz or 32 oz.
      $3.50
    • Pepsi Products

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $2.99
    • Coconut Juice

      Coconut juice is a refreshing beverage made from the natural water found inside young coconuts, often containing pieces of tender coconut flesh.
      $2.99
  • Kids Menu

    • Taco And Rice

      A soft or crispy tortilla filled with seasoned meat, accompanied by Mexican rice.
      $6.99
    • Chicken Nuggets

      $6.99
    • Cheeseburger

      Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.
      $6.99
    • Burrito And Rice

      Kids' burrito served with rice, typically includes a flour tortilla filled with beans and cheese.
      $6.99
    • Quesadilla And French Fries

      Melted cheese encased in a flour tortilla, typically accompanied by french fries.
      $6.99
    • Quesadilla & Rice

      Flour tortilla filled with cheese, accompanied by Mexican rice.
      $6.99
    • Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy chicken nestled in a warm bun
      $6.99
  • Desserts

    • Churros

      Crispy, sugar-coated Spanish dough sticks, perfect for dipping.
      $4.99
    • Sopapilla With Ice Cream

      Crispy sopapilla paired with smooth ice cream for a delightful, sweet treat.
      $4.99
    • Flan

      Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
      $4.99
    • Pastel De Chocolate

      Pastel de chocolate typically consists of a moist chocolate cake that may be layered with chocolate frosting and often garnished with whipped cream.
      $4.99
    • Pastel De Tres Leches

      A vanilla sponge cake soaked in a blend of three kinds of milk, typically topped with a light whipped cream.
      $4.99
  • Lunch

    • Carnitas

      Cooked pork cubes served with rice, beans, tortillas and pico de gallo.
      $10.50
    • Taco Salad

      Bowl-shaped fried tortilla filled with beef or chicken. Beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese.
      $9.99
    • Chimichangas

      One ground beef or chicken chimichanga, served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $10.99
    • Burrito Mojado

      Chorizo and eggs burrito. Served with rice and beans, topped with cheese dip.
      $12.99
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Three eggs, cooked over-easy or scrambled with special ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $11.99
    • Huevos Con Chorizo

      Three scrambled eggs with chorizo. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $12.99
    • Pollo Tapatio

      Spicy. Grilled chicken cooked with jalapeños, onions and topped with tapatio sauce and cheese dip. Served with beans, rice, and tortillas.
      $12.99
    • Flautas

      One deep-fried chicken or beef burritos. Served with rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
      $10.99
    • Pollo Sabroso

      Grilled chicken and rice topped with cheese dip. Served with tortillas.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Taquitos

      Nacho cheese on the side served with rice.
      $10.99
    • Lunch Miguel

      One beef burrito topped with cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes. Served with beans and rice.
      $11.99
    • Lunch Pollo Picoso

      Spicy. Grilled chicken cooked with onions and covered with cheese dip and hot sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
      $12.99
    • Lunch Poblano

      One poblano pepper stuffed with fresh Mexican cheese, covered in egg and deep fried then covered with special tomato sauce and melted white cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
      $12.99
    • Lunch Fajita

      Grilled chicken or steak cooked with onions, and bell peppers served with rice, black beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
      $11.99

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