Cuisines and Dishes at Cafe El Tapatio:
- Mexican
Cafe El Tapatio
3400 N Ashland Ave,
Chicago
IL
60657
(773) 681-9499
Menu for Cafe El Tapatio
Beverages
- Horchata $2.50
- Soda $2.25
- Limonada $2.25
- Iced Tea $2.25
- Mexican Hot Chocolate $2.50
- Milk $2.50
- Orange Juice $2.50
- Coffee $1.50
- Tea $1.50
Appetizers
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Guacamole
$7.00
Avocado spiked with fresh lime juice and tossed with onion, tomato, and cilantro.
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Nachos
$7.00
Chips smothered with beans salsa dulce and chihuahua cheese. Topped with guacamole and sour cream.
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Quesadillas
$7.50
Three flour tortillas stuffed with chihuahua cheese and served with a side of guacamole and sour cream.
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Empanadas
$5.95
Two turnovers stuffed with shrimp, poblano peppers, chihuahua cheese or with beef, rice, and raisins.
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Ceviche de Pescado
$9.95
White fish spiked with freshly squeezed lime juice and tossed with onion, cilantro, tomatoes. Dressed with a light olive oil.
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Coctel de Camaron
$11.95
Shrimp cocktail served parfait style with fresh avocado slices, pico de gallo, and saltines on the side.
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Fiesta Plate
$12.95
Sampling combo of taquitos, quesadillas, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
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Cazuela de Queso
$7.95
Melted chihuahua cheese topped with your either chorizo or vegetables.
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Champinones al Ajillo
$7.50
Grilled mushrooms, garlic, onion, poblano pepper, and a splash of tequila.
Soups
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Crema de Chile Poblano
$4.95
Cream of roasted poblano peppers. Served with tortilla chips.
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Caldo de Pollo
$7.95
Chicken soup served with rice and tortillas.
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Caldo de Res
$8.95
Beef soup served with rice and tortillas.
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La Aztec
$6.95
Tapatio's original tortilla chicken soup cooked with chipotle peppers and topped with chihuahua cheese and avocado slices. Served with rice.
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Caldo de Camaron
$11.95
A delicious shrimp and vegetable soup served with rice and tortillas.
Salads
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Ensalada de Patron
$9.75
Mixed green salad served with char broiled chicken and jalapeno lime vinaigrette.
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Ensalada de Jicama
$6.75
Fresh jicama, tomatoes, and cucumber tossed with freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, and olive oil.
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Ensalada de Nopale
$6.75
Sliced cactus with sweet onions, anejo cheese, and Mexican oregano. Dressed with olive oil.
Chicken
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Pechuga a la Tapatia
$14.00
Our specialty. Chicken breast grilled with mushrooms, garlic, and onions. Topped with salsa verde and melted chihuahua cheese. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
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Gallina en Mole
$13.95
1/4 chicken covered in homemade mole poblano. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
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Crepes de Pollo
$11.95
Three flour tortillas stuffed with chicken and topped with a mild chipotle cream sauce. Served with rice, vegetables, and guacamole.
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Pollo al Limon
$11.95
Char broiled chicken breast marinated in a jalapeno lime vinaigrette. Served with rice and steamed vegetables.
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Pechuga Oaxaca
$11.50
Char broiled chicken breast marinated in citrus cilantro and topped with a mango jalapeno sauce. Served with rice and steamed vegetables.
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Pechuga en Adobo
$11.50
Char broiled chicken breast rubbed with chile gaujillo adobo. Served with rice and steamed vegetables.
Steaks
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Carne Asada
$15.00
8 oz. skirt steak char broiled and topped with grilled onions. Served with a cheese enchilada, rice, beans, and tortillas.
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Revoltijo Ajijic
$14.00
Open face plantain topped with steak, onions, poblano peppers, mushrooms, and chihuahua cheese. Served with rice, steamed vegetables, and pico de gallo.
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Filete de Res XX
$15.00
Char broiled skirt steak marinated in XX Lager beer, olive oil, and garlic. Served with a cactus salad and frijoles de la olla (bean soup).
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Guisado de Res
$12.00
Beef short ribs cooked in salsa verde and potatoes. Served with rice and beans.
Vegetarian
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Enchiladas de Platano
$11.95
Three corn tortillas stuffed with fried plantains and topped with mole poblano, queso anejo, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
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Enfrijoladas
$10.95
Three corn tortillas stuffed with chihuahua cheese and onions. Topped with black bean epazote cream sauce and served with white rice.
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Enchiladas Rancheras
$10.95
Three corn tortillas stuffed with carrot, zucchini, potatoes, and chihuahua cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera and served with rice and beans.
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Burrito Vegetariano Suizo
$10.95
Flour tortilla stuffed with beans, gaucamole, sour cream, chihuahua cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Topped with melted chihuahua cheese and served with rice and beans.
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Sincronizadas de Papa
$9.95
Two flour tortillas stacked and stuffed with seasoned potato, pico de gallo, beans, and topped with melted chihuahua cheese. Served with rice and beans.
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Chiles Rellenos
$10.95
Two poblano peppers stuffed with chihuahua cheese and lightly fried. Topped with salsa dulce and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
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Crepas de Espinacas
$11.95
Three flour tortillas stuffed with fresh spinach and chihuahua cheese. Topped with a mild chipotle cream sauce and served with rice, steamed vegetables, and guacamole.
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Tacos Bellos
$12.00
Adobo marinated portobella mushroom, charbroiled tacos, topped with a pineapple and mango relish. Served with arroz blanco.
Fajitas
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Sizzling Hot Fajitas
$14.00 - $18.00
Prepare your own tacos with strips of tender meat, shrimp, or vegetables grilled in their own juices with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and tortillas.
Seafood
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Tilapia al Tamarindo
$12.00
Pan fried talapia filet topped with a mild tamarind chile morita sauce. Served with rice and steamed vegetables.
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Fideos con Gambas
$14.00
Shrimp sauteed with onions, garlic, and wine. Served on a bed of angel hair pasta and tossed with chipotle cream sauce.
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Camarones al Tequila
$14.00
Shrimp grilled with garlic, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and tequilla. Served with guacamole, rice, and salad.
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Tacos del Mar
$12.00
Lightly battered tilapia with mixed green lettuce and cilantro crema. Served in warm tortillas de maiz and arroz blanco.
Enchiladas, Burritos, Tacos and More
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Burritos El Grande
$11.00
Large flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken, lettuce, and tomato. Served with rice and beans.
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Steak Burrito El Grande
$11.95
Large flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of steak or pork in guajillo adobo.
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El Gradioso Burrito Suizo
$11.95
Chicken or beef burrito stuffed with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, beans, lettuce, and tomato. Topped with salsa dulce and melted chihuahua cheese and served with rice and beans.
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Steak Sincronizada
$12.50
Two flour tortillas stacked and stuffed with steak pico de gallo and beans. Topped with melted chihuahua cheese and served with rice and beans.
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Sincronizada de Papa con Chorizo
$12.50
Flour tortillas stacked and stuffed with homemade chorizo, seasoned potatoes, pico de gallo, and beans. Topped with melted chihuahua cheese and served with rice and beans.
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Enchilada Suiza
$12.00
Three corn tortillas stuffed with choice of beef, chicken, or cheese and topped with salsa dulce and melted cheese. Served with rice and beans or ask for enchiladas verde or with mole sauce.
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Tacos Victoriosos
$10.95
Three delicious pork tacos garnished with our home made pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
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Steak Tacos
$11.00
Three skirt steak tacos topped with lettuce, tomato, and queso anejo. Served with rice and beans.
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Taco Dinner
$10.50
Three beef or chicken tacos topped with lettuce, tomato, and queso anejo. Served with rice and beans.
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Tacaos al Pastor
$11.00
Three adobo tacos with pork marinated in guajillo pepper. Topped onion and cilantro and served with rice and beans.
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Chimichanga
$11.00
Crispy flour tortilla filled with beans, cheese, and your choice of beef, chicken or steak. Topped with guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
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Las Flautas de la Casa
$11.95
Two crunchy rolled tortillas stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken. Topped with guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
The Combos
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Guadalajara Combo
$11.00
Enchilada, crispy taco, and a tostado with your choice of chicken or beef. Served with rice and beans.
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Tapatio Combo
$11.95
Burrito, quesadilla, and a steak taco. Served with rice and beans.
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La Fabulos Combo
$14.95
Carne adada, chile relleno, and a flauta. Served with rice and beans.
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La Vegetariana Combo
$11.95
Quesadilla, chile relleno, and a guacamole tostada. Served with rice and beans.
Side Orders
- Rice and Beans $5.00
- Sour Cream $0.75
- Guacamole $1.50
- Cheese $0.85
- Chiles Jalapenos $0.50
Desserts
- Mexican Flan $4.00
- Flan con Rompope $4.50
- Platanos con Crema $3.50
- Crepas de Cajeta $6.00
- Bunuelos Rellenos $5.00
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Ratings and Reviews for Cafe El Tapatio
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May 08 2012
Jon C. via Yelp
No no no. Came here years ago for lunch and it was fantastic. This time not so much. Chips tasted old and waited forever for lunch. Will keep on keeping on...read more
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Apr 22 2012
Megan K. via Yelp
After walking and driving past this place countless times, I finally decided to try this place for dinner tonight with my boyfriend and one of our friends....read more
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Apr 09 2012
Alyssa C. via Yelp
I would give this place a solid 4 stars for the food and gigantic margaritas, but I'm rounding up to a 5 for the excellent service. The first time I ate...read more
