Taqueria El Mezquite Menu

4.3
(750+ Reviews)
$Mexican
  • Tortas

    • Steak (Asada)

      Grilled steak sandwich with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and creamy dressing, accompanied by pickled jalapeños and carrots.
      $10.95
    • Seasoned Pork (Al Pastor)

      Seasoned pork torta typically includes marinated pork, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and mayonnaise on a soft bun.
      $10.95
    • Avocado

      Creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and crumbled cheese nestled in a toasted sandwich.
      $10.95
    • Breaded Chicken Breast (Milanesa De Pollo)

      Breaded chicken breast served in a torta with typically includes lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayonnaise, and refried beans on a soft bun.
      $10.95
    • Breaded Steak (Milanesa De Res)

      Breaded steak torta typically includes a crispy, golden-brown milanesa de res, complemented with refried beans, creamy mayonnaise, lettuce, ripe tomato slices, thinly sliced onions, avocado, and jalapeños, nestled in a soft bun.
      $10.95
    • Ribeye Steak And Onion (Lomo Encebollado)

      Ribeye steak and onions are sautéed together, then layered on a torta with refried beans, fresh avocado, tomatoes, and queso fresco, finished with a spread of mayonnaise.
      $14.20
    • Mexican Sausage & Cheese (Chorizo Con Queso)

      A Mexican sandwich on a toasted roll, filled with chorizo and melted cheese, typically includes beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise.
      $10.95
    • Eggs & Mexican Sausage (Huevo Con Chorizo)

      Scrambled eggs and Mexican sausage served on torta bread, typically includes mayonnaise, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheese.
      $12.85
    • Eggs & Sausage (Huevo Con Salchicha)

      Scrambled eggs and sausage combined with mayonnaise, refried beans, tomato, onion, avocado, lettuce, and cheese, served on a Mexican-style bread.
      $12.85
    • Chorizo

      Mexican sausage, typically includes eggs, beans, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole, served on a torta bun.
      $10.95
  • Dinners

    • Tampiqueña

      Skirt steak, fried potatoes, one green enchilada, grilled green onions, grilled jalapeño and avocado
      $22.25
    • Coctel De Camaron

      Shrimp Cocktail - Tomato Sauce, Cilantro, Tomato, Onion, Avocado and Olive Oil.
      $17.99
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      Chicken, grilled jalapeño peppers, grilled green onions.
      $14.75
    • Flautas De Pollo

      Three fried rolled chicken tacos topped of with sour cream and cheese.
      $14.75
    • Filete De Pescado

      Tilapia Fish Fillet served with only Rice, Salad and Avocado
      $14.75
    • Mole Con Pollo

      Traditional Mexican Sauce made with a variety of different chiles and spices as well as many other ingredients served with chicken
      $14.75
    • Sizzling Fajitas

      Your choice of Chicken or Beef. Mixed with Onions, Bell Peppers and Tomato
      $16.75
    • Cecina Mezquite

      Cured Steak, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Nopal, Grilled Green Onions, Grilled Jalapenos and Avocado
      $22.25
    • Breaded Beef Steak

      Milanesa de Res
      $14.75
    • Bistec Al Gusto

      Beef Steak cooked to your liking.
      $14.45
    • Trio Fajitas

      Chicken, Beef and Shrimp mixed with Onions, Bell Peppers and Tomato
      $25.45
    • Enchiladas

      Corn Tortillas drenched in your choice of sauce (Green, Red or Mole). Filled with your choice of Chicken, Steak or Cheese.
      $14.75
    • Chiles Rellenos

      Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Cheese
      $15.75
    • Shrimp Fajitas

      Shrimp mixed with Onions, Bell Peppers and Tomato
      $20.99
    • Costillas De Puerco

      Pork Rib Chunks in your choice of Green Tomatillo Sauce or Red Chile de Arbol Sauce
      $14.75
    • Chuletas Ahumadas

      Smoked Pork Chops, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Jalapenos and Avocado
      $14.75
    • Breaded Chicken Breast

      Milanesa de Pollo
      $14.75
  • Corn Tortilla Tacos

    • Steak (Asada)

      Corn tortilla filled with steak, with options of onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato or plain.
      $3.85
    • Taco Dinner

      3 Tacos Served with Rice, Beans and Salad (all 3 tacos are the same)
      $14.50
    • Beef Tongue (Lengua)

      Beef tongue in corn tortilla with options of onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or plain.
      $4.85
    • Beef Tripes (Tripas)

      Corn tortilla tacos filled with beef tripe. Options for toppings include onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $4.85
    • Flank Steak (Suadero)

      Corn tortilla taco filled with tender flank steak, customizable with toppings: onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $3.85
    • Cured Steak (Cecina)

      Cecina taco with options of onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain on corn tortilla.
      $3.85
    • Beef Head (Cabeza)

      Beef head, served in a corn tortilla with options of onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or plain.
      $3.85
    • Steamed Beef (Barbacoa)

      Steamed beef barbacoa taco with toppings choice: onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $3.85
    • Chicken (Pollo)

      Corn tortilla filled with seasoned chicken. Toppings include onion, cilantro, lettuce, or tomato. Plain option available.
      $3.85
    • Seasoned Pork (Al Pastor)

      Corn tortilla filled with seasoned pork, options include onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $3.85
    • Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)

      Chorizo taco with options of onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or plain on corn tortilla.
      $3.85
    • Fish Fillet (Pescado)

      Corn tortilla filled with fish fillet. Optional toppings include onion, cilantro, lettuce, and tomato. Plain option available.
      $3.85
    • Vegetarian

      Rice, beans, lettuce, and tomato.
      $3.85
    • Cactus (Nopalitos)

      Cactus (nopalitos) taco; options for toppings include onions, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or plain.
      $3.85
    • Ribeye With Onion (Lomo)

      Ribeye and onion taco, options include cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $5.75
    • Shrimp (Camaron)

      Shrimp taco with options for onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain on a corn tortilla.
      $6.25
    • Build Your Own Tacos Dinner

      3 Tacos Served with Rice Beans and Salad. (choose 3 different tacos)
      $14.50
  • Flour Tortilla Tacos

    • Steak (Asada)

      Steak (Asada) Taco: Juicy steak pieces with options of onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or kept plain, nestled in a soft flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Beef Tongue (Lengua)

      Beef tongue tacos in flour tortillas with options for onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $6.25
    • Beef Tripes (Tripas)

      Beef tripes in a flour tortilla, topped with choice of onion, cilantro, lettuce, or tomato.
      $6.25
    • Flank Steak (Suadero)

      Flank steak suadero taco. Options include onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or plain.
      $5.75
    • Cured Steak (Cecina)

      Cured steak cecina taco. Options include onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain. Wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Beef Head (Cabeza)

      Cabeza taco with optional toppings: onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato. Plain also available.
      $5.75
    • Steamed Beef (Barbacoa)

      Steamed beef barbacoa taco with options of onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or plain.
      $5.75
    • Chicken (Pollo)

      Chicken taco with options for onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain in a flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Seasoned Pork (Al Pastor)

      Seasoned pork with a select mix of toppings: onion, cilantro, lettuce, or tomato on a flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)

      Chorizo taco with optional toppings: onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato. Plain also available.
      $5.75
    • Fish Fillet (Pescado)

      Fish fillet taco with optional toppings: onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $5.75
    • Vegetarian

      Rice, beans, lettuce, and tomato.
      $5.75
    • Cactus (Nopalitos)

      Nopalitos taco with optional toppings: onion, cilantro, lettuce, or tomato. Available plain.
      $5.75
    • Ribeye With Onion (Lomo)

      Ribeye and onion taco, customizable with cilantro, lettuce, tomato. Option for plain.
      $5.75
    • Shrimp (Camaron)

      Shrimp taco in flour tortilla with options for onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, or served plain.
      $6.25
  • Burrito

    • Steak (Asada)

      Filled with grilled steak, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and bell peppers, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $10.95
    • Steamed Beef (Barbacoa)

      Steamed beef barbacoa wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes rice, beans, onions, cilantro, and a blend of traditional Mexican sauces.
      $10.95
    • Steamed Head (Cabeza)

      Steamed beef head wrapped in a tortilla with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro.
      $10.95
    • Cured Steak (Cecina)

      Cured steak burrito typically includes salted beef, rice, beans, and onions, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Often accompanied by cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
      $10.95
    • Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)

      A flour tortilla filled with Mexican chorizo, typically includes beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
      $10.95
    • Chicken (Pollo)

      Flour tortilla wrapped around seasoned chicken, typically includes rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo.
      $10.95
    • Vegetarian

      Rice and beans.
      $10.95
    • Vegetables

      Broccoli, Mexican zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers.
      $10.95
    • Ribeye Steak And Onion (Lomo Encebollado)

      Grilled ribeye steak and caramelized onions wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes beans, cheese, cilantro, and a blend of traditional Mexican spices.
      $14.20
    • Tripe (Tripas)

      Beef tripe, beans, rice, onions, and cilantro wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $14.20
    • Beef Tongue (Lengua)

      Tender beef tongue, known as lengua, wrapped in a flour tortilla with beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, cilantro, and a touch of sour cream.
      $14.20
  • Giant Quesadillas

    • Cheese (Queso)

      A large, folded tortilla filled with melted cheese, topped with shredded lettuce, crumbled cheese, and drizzled with creamy sauce.
      $8.55
    • Cheese, Poblano Peppers & Epazote

      A large flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, roasted poblano peppers, and epazote, offering a unique blend of flavors.
      $10.95
    • Steak With Cheese (Asada)

      Grilled steak and melted cheese encased in a large flour tortilla, typically accompanied by pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $10.95
    • Marinated Pork With Cheese (Al Pastor)

      Marinated pork and melted cheese fill a large tortilla, typically accompanied by pineapple, onion, and cilantro for a classic al pastor flavor.
      $10.95
    • Mexican Sausage With Cheese (Chorizo)

      A large flour tortilla filled with spicy chorizo and melted cheese, typically accompanied by lettuce and sour cream.
      $10.95
    • Chicken With Cheese (Pollo)

      Flour tortilla filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, typically accompanied by pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $10.95
    • Pumpkin Blossom & Cheese (Flor De Calabaza Con Queso)

      A large tortilla filled with delicate pumpkin blossoms and melted cheese, capturing the essence of traditional Mexican flavors.
      $10.95
    • Pork With Red Sauce (Chicharron Prensado)

      Pressed pork rinds simmered in a robust red sauce, encased in a large, folded tortilla with melted cheese and a hint of onions and cilantro.
      $10.95
    • Corn Truffle (Huitlacoche)

      A large quesadilla filled with huitlacoche, also known as corn truffle, and typically includes cheese, onions, and a blend of Mexican herbs.
      $10.95
    • Shredded Beef (Tinga De Res)

      Shredded beef tinga, cooked with onions and tomatoes, encased in a large flour tortilla with melted cheese.
      $10.95
    • Shredded Chicken (Tinga De Pollo)

      A large flour tortilla filled with tinga de pollo, a savory mix of shredded chicken typically cooked with onions and tomatoes, combined with melted cheese.
      $10.95
    • Mushrooms (Hongos)

      Grilled flour tortilla filled with a blend of cheeses and sautéed mushrooms, typically garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
      $10.95
    • Cactus (Nopalitos)

      A giant quesadilla filled with tender slices of nopalitos (cactus), encased in a large flour tortilla with melted cheese, typically accompanied by onions and cilantro.
      $10.95
    • Vegetables

      Mushroom, broccoli, spinach, zucchini, tomato, bell peppers, onion.
      $10.95
  • Huarache

    • Plain (Sencillo)

      A thick masa base topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, ground beef, crumbled cheese, and a drizzle of sour cream.
      $8.85
    • Steak (Asada)

      Grilled steak served on an oval-shaped masa base, typically includes beans, lettuce, onions, sour cream, and cheese, garnished with slices of avocado.
      $11.95
    • Flank Steak (Suadero)

      Handmade corn huarache topped with tender flank steak, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and queso fresco, finished with a drizzle of sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Beef Head (Cabeza)

      Steamed beef head served on a handmade corn tortilla, typically includes beans, lettuce, sour cream, avocado, and cheese.
      $11.95
    • Cured Steak (Cecina)

      Cured steak huarache typically includes a handmade corn tortilla base, topped with salted beef, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and tomato.
      $11.95
    • Chicken (Pollo)

      Handmade corn tortilla forms the base for this huarache, generously topped with seasoned chicken, beans, lettuce, tomato, and cheese, finished with a dollop of sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Marinated Pork (Al Pastor)

      Marinated pork al pastor served atop a handmade corn huarache, typically includes black beans, onions, lettuce, and a topping of crumbled cheese and sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)

      Chorizo huarache features a base of handmade corn tortilla, typically topped with spicy Mexican sausage, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Steamed Beef (Barbacoa)

      Steamed beef barbacoa served on a handmade corn dough base, typically includes beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and a blend of traditional Mexican toppings.
      $11.95
    • Mushrooms (Hongos)

      Handmade corn huarache topped with sautéed mushrooms, beans, lettuce, onions, salsa, and crumbled cheese, finished with a dollop of sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Beef Tripes (Tripa)

      Handmade corn tortilla base, topped with grilled beef tripe, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, queso fresco, and slices of avocado.
      $15.20
    • Beef Tongue (Lengua)

      Handmade corn huarache topped with tender beef tongue, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, typically includes onions and cilantro.
      $15.20
    • Ribeye With Onion (Lomo Encebollado)

      Grilled ribeye steak atop a homemade corn flatbread, complemented with sautéed onions, black beans, lettuce, sour cream, cotija cheese, and a hint of salsa verde.
      $15.20
    • Cactus (Nopalitos)

      Handmade corn huarache topped with grilled cactus (nopalitos), beans, salsa, lettuce, onions, cilantro, cheese, and sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Vegetales

      Mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, Mexican zucchini, tomato
      $11.95
  • Tostadas

    • Tinga De Pollo

      Shredded Chicken. Served with a spread of beans. Topped with lettuce, sour cream and cheese.
      $6.25
    • Tinga De Res

      Shredded Beef. Served with a spread of beans. Topped with lettuce, sour cream and cheese.
      $6.25
    • Beef Feet (Pata De Res)

      Beef Feet Tostada typically includes tender beef feet on a crispy tortilla, complemented with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, queso fresco, and a dollop of sour cream.
      $6.25
    • Aguacate

      Avocado. Served with a spread of beans. Topped with lettuce, sour cream and cheese.
      $6.25
    • Ceviche De Camaron

      Shrimp Ceviche and Avocado
      $7.50
  • Salad

    • Mezquite Salad

      Served with: tomato, avocado, lettuce, radishes, onion, cucumber, cheese, lime, and ranch dressing.
      $11.95
  • Breakfast

    • Chilaquiles Solos

      Corn Tortilla Chips cooked with your choice of green or red salsa. Topped off with 2 eggs. (Does Not include Rice, Beans and Salad)
      $9.95
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Two Fried Eggs on top of a deep fried soft tortilla and covered in a tomato sauce. Served with Rice, Beans and Salad
      $11.50
    • Huevos A La Mexicana

      Two Eggs Scrambled with tomato, onions, bell pepper and cilantro. Served with Rice, Beans and Salad.
      $11.50
    • Huevos Con Salchichas

      Two Eggs Scrambled with Sausage. Served with Rice, Beans and Salad.
      $11.50
    • Huevos Con Jamon

      Two Eggs Scrambled with Ham. Served with Rice, Beans and Salad
      $11.50
    • Chilaquiles

      Corn Tortilla Chips cooked with your choice of green or red salsa. Topped off with 2 eggs. served with Rice, Beans and salad. (Add Ons available)\n
      $11.50
    • Huevos Con Chorizo

      Two Eggs Scrambled with Mexican Sausage. Served with Rice, Beans and Salad.
      $11.50
  • Soups (Caldos)

    • Beef Soup (Caldo De Res)

      Served with vegetables
      $10.95
    • Shrimp Soup (Caldo De Camaron)

      Served with vegetables
      $15.99
    • Migas

      Our very traditional street soup. Made with Pork Bones, Epazote Leaves and Bread
      $10.95
    • Chicken Soup (Caldo De Pollo)

      Served with vegetables
      $10.95
    • Seafood Soup (Caldo De Mariscos)

      Shrimp, Octopus, Calamari, Clams, Crab Legs, Mussels and Fish
      $18.99
    • Carne En Su Jugo

      Bean soup with Chopped Steak and Bacon. Served with Radish. Onion, Cilantro and Avocado
      $10.95
    • Pozole

      Pork & Hominy Soup
      $10.95
    • Menudo

      Beef Stomach Soup
      $10.95
  • Flavored Waters

    • Horchata (Rice Water)

      $4.50
    • Jamaica (Hibiscus Water)

      Refreshingly tart hibiscus water, available in medium or large sizes.
      $4.50
    • Tamarindo (Tamarind Water)

      Tamarind water, medium or large size options available.
      $4.50
    • Tepache

      Traditional Mexican fermented pineapple water, available in medium or large sizes.
      $4.50
  • Canned Soft Drinks

    • Coca Cola

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $1.50
    • Diet Coke

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $1.50
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $1.50
    • Squirt

      A caffeine-free, carbonated soft drink with a refreshing grapefruit flavor.
      $1.50
  • Bottled Soft Drinks

    • Jarritos

      Mexican soda available in mandarine, pineapple, lime, grapefruit, tamarind flavors.
      $2.75
    • Coca Cola

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $2.75
    • Sidral (Apple Flavored)

      A Mexican apple-flavored carbonated soft drink, often made with real apple juice and cane sugar.
      $2.75
    • Topo Chico (Mineral Sparkling Water)

      Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
      $2.75
    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $1.50
  • Prepared Sodas

    • Sangria Senorial Prepared

      Prepared with Lime and Salt
      $5.00
    • Topo Chico Prepared

      Prepared with Lime and Salt
      $5.00
  • Side Orders

    • Guacamole & Chips

      Freshly mashed avocado, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, served with crispy tortilla chips. Select from small, medium, or large size; medium spicy, mild, or spicy.
      $9.75
    • Sour Cream

      A creamy and tangy condiment, ideal for enhancing the flavors of your favorite Mexican dishes.
      $2.75
    • Salsa & Chips

      Crispy tortilla chips served with spicy tomato salsa. Available in small, medium, or large sizes.
      $6.75
    • Avocado

      Fresh avocado topped with shredded lettuce and crumbled cheese, served in a grilled sandwich.
      $3.50
    • Grilled Green Onions

      Cebollitas Asadas
      $4.25
    • Pickled Vegetables

      Jalapenos, Carrots and Cauliflower
      $3.75
    • Beans

      Traditional Mexican beans available in multiple sizes: 1 gal, 1/2 gal, 1/4 gal, 12 oz, and 20 oz.
      $4.25
    • Cheese

      A side of mixed cheeses, typically including varieties such as Monterey Jack and cheddar.
      $2.75
    • Lime

      A side of fresh, tangy limes, typically used to add a zestful flavor to dishes and beverages.
      $1.00
    • Pico De Gallo & Chips

      Freshly made pico de gallo paired with crispy chips. Choose from large, medium, or small sizes.
      $6.75
    • Rice

      Mexican-style rice available in various sizes: 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, 1/4 gallon, 12 oz, 20 oz.
      $4.25

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