El Norteno

206 N Walnut St, Bloomington IN 47404 Today's hours: 11:00 am-10:00 pm (812) 333-9591

Cuisines and Dishes at El Norteno:

Tex-Mex
Mexican
Coffee & Tea

Menu for El Norteno

A La Carta

Ground Beef Burrito $3.99
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Chicken Burrito $4.29
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Pinto Bean Burrito $3.69
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Steak Burrito $4.59
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Cheese Quesadilla $3.39
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Cheese And Mushroom Quesadilla $4.29
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Shredded Chicken Quesadilla $4.29
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Ground Beef Quesadilla $4.29
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Vegetarian Quesadilla $4.59
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Pirata $6.79
Large quesadilla with cheese, steak and avocado slices.
Tacos Mexicanos $3.19
Made with soft corn tortillas, cilantro, onion and lime.
Hard Or Soft Tacos $2.59
One taco filled with chicken or ground beef. Includes lettuce, tomato and cheese.
Tamale $2.89
Corn meal filled with shredded meat and special sauce.
Small Chimichanga $5.09
Deep fried corn tortilla topped with red sauce and a side of lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Tostadas $3.39
A crisp flat corn tortilla covered with your choice of topping.
Torta $7.99
Mexican sandwich made from bolillo (hard Mexican roll) cut in half and stuffed with your choice of filling. Includes avocado, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno and sour cream.
Chile Relleno $4.29
Mild poblano pepper, battered, fried and stuffed with fresh cheese.
Enchiladas $2.89
Corn tortilla rolled around with your choice of filling and covered with your preferred salsa.
Gorditas $3.39
Thick tortilla pocket with your choice of favorite filling.
Sopes $3.39
Thick flat tortilla with your choice of favorite topping.
Pastor Burrito $4.59
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Carnitas Burrito $4.59
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.

A La Carta

Ground Beef Burrito $3.99
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Chicken Burrito $4.29
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Pinto Beans Burrito $3.69
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Steak Burrito $4.59
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Cheese Quesadilla $3.39
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Cheese And Mushrooms Quesadilla $4.29
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Shredded Chicken Quesadilla $4.29
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Ground Beef Quesadilla $4.29
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Vegetarian Quesadilla $4.59
Mix of bell pepper, tomato and onion.
Pirata $6.79
Large quesadilla with cheese, steak and avocado slices.
Tacos Mexicanos $3.19
Made with soft corn tortillas, cilantro, onion and lime.
Hard Or Soft Tacos $2.59
One taco filled with chicken or ground beef. Includes lettuce, tomato and cheese.
Tamal $2.89
Corn meal filled with shredded meat and special sauce.
Small Chimichanga $5.09
Deep fried flour tortilla topped with cheese sauce and a side of lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Tostadas $3.39
A crisp flat corn tortilla covered with your choice of topping.
Torta $7.99
Mexican sandwich made from bolillo (hard Mexican roll) cut in half and stuffed with your choice of filling.
Chile Relleno $4.29
Mild poblano pepper battered, fried and stuffed with fresh cheese.
Enchilada $2.89
Corn tortilla rolled around with your choice of filling and covered with your preferred salsa.
Gorditas $3.39
Thick tortilla pockets with your choice of favorite filling.
Sopes $3.39
Thick flat tortillas with your choice of favorite filling.
Pastor Burrito $4.59
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Carnitas Burrito $4.59
Large burritos include lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.

Appetizers

Bean Dip With Chips $4.39
Refried pinto beans topped with white melted cheese sauce.
Cheese Dip With Chips $4.39
Selection of Mexican cheeses, melted to perfection.
Guacamole Dip With Chips $4.39
Mashed avocado with chopped tomato, onion and jalapeno peppers with a touch of lime juice.
Nachos Supremos $8.79
Chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and cheese sauce.
Tostada Ceviche (shrimp) $4.89
A crisp flat corn tortilla covered with shrimp marinated in lime juice, onion, tomato, cilantro and avocado.
Fried Taquitos $8.79
Order of four deep-fried, rolled taquitos filled with chicken or beef and served with lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Queso Fundido $5.39
Melted cheese with Mexican spicy sausage (chorizo)
Quesadillas Mix $5.39
Order of two small quesadillas with a side of sour cream. Choose from steak, chicken or mushroom.
Sample Platter $11.29
Indecisive? This option is for you. Two small grilled chicken quesadillas, two fried chicken or beef taquitos, sample of cheese dip, guacamole and sour cream.

Appetizers

Bean Dip With Chips $4.39
Refried pinto beans topped with white melted cheese sauce.
Cheese Dip With Chips $4.39
Selection of Mexican cheeses, melted to perfection.
Guacamole Dip With Chips $4.39
Mashed avocado with chopped tomato, onion and jalapeno peppers with a touch of lime juice.
Nachos Supremos $8.49
Chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and cheese sauce.
Queso Fundido $5.39
Melted cheese with Mexican spicy sausage (chorizo).
Tostada Ceviche (shrimp) $4.89
A crisp flat corn tortilla covered with shrimp marinated in lime juice, onions, tomato, cilantro and avocado.
Fried Taquitos $8.79
Order of four deep-fried, rolled taquitos with chicken or beef and served with lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Quesadilla Mix $5.39
Order of two small quesadillas with a side of sour cream. Chose from steak, chicken or mushroom.
Sample Platter $11.29
Indecisive? This option is for you. Two small grilled chicken quesadillas, two fried chicken or beef taquitos, sample of cheese dip, guacamole and sour cream.

Dinner Combos (no Substitutions)

Dinner #1 $8.79
Two chicken roja enchiladas, one ground beef hard or soft taco and a side of pinto beans and pico de gallo.
Dinner #2 $8.79
One ground beef burrito, one chicken mole enchilada, and a side of Mexican rice.
Dinner #3 $8.79
One shredded chicken tostada, one ground beef hard or soft taco and a side of Mexican rice and sour cream.
Dinner #4 $8.79
One ground beef burrito, one verde tamal and a side of pinto beans.
Dinner #5 $8.79
One cheese quesadilla, one chicken quesadilla and Mexican rice.

Enchilada Dishes

Traditional Enchiladas $10.19
Order of three enchiladas with your choice of beef, shredded chicken or cheese. Topped with your favorite sauce. Includes a side of lettuce, tomato and your cream. Choice of pinto beans or Mexican rice.
Enchiladas Suizas $10.49
Order of three shredded chicken enchiladas topped with white cheese sauce and served with a side of Mexican rice, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
Shrimp Enchiladas $10.79
Order of three shrimp enchiladas with roja enchilada sauce, side of Mexican rice, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

Fajitas

Fajitas $13.29
Tender steak or chicken breast, sauteed with onions, tomato and bell pepper. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Texas Fajitas $14.19
Tender steak, shredded chicken and shrimp, sauteed with onions, tomato and bell pepper. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Fajitas Nortenas $14.69
Tender strips of chicken and shrimp covered with cheese sauce. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Vegetarian Fajitas $10.19
Combination of mushrooms, tomato, onion and bell pepper. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.

Kid's Plates

Soft Taco $5.49
One ground beef taco, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Quesadilla $5.49
One cheese quesadilla, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Chicken Nuggets $5.49
Tender chicken pieces bread to golden brown with a side of fries.
Burrito $5.49
One ground beef burrito, Mexican rice and pinto beans.

Kid's Plates

Soft Taco $5.49
One ground beef soft taco, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Quesadilla $5.49
One cheese quesadilla, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Burrito $5.49
One ground beef burrito, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Chicken Nuggets $5.49
Tender chicken pieces breaded to golden brown with a side of fries.

Lunch Combinations (no Substitutions)

Lunch #1 $7.09
One chicken mole enchilada, one cheese quesadilla and Mexican rice.
Lunch #2 $7.09
One ground beef burrito, one chicken roja enchilada and Mexican rice.
Lunch #3 $7.09
One ground beef hard taco, one ground beef burrito and Mexican rice.
Lunch #4 $7.09
One pinto bean burrito, one chicken enchilada topped with cheese sauce, lettuce tomato and sour cream.
Lunch #5 $7.09
One chicken burrito, one chicken verde enchilada and a side of lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

Salads

Classic Taco Salad $8.49
A crispy flour tortilla bowl with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Chicken Salad $8.99
Slices of grilled chicken, garnished with lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, cheese and topped with your choice of dressing.
Veggie Salad $5.99
A generous amount of lettuce, sliced tomato, mushrooms, shredded cheese and your choice of dressing.

Salads

Classic Taco Salad $8.49
A crispy flour tortilla with your choice of meat. Topped with lettuce tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Chicken Salad $8.99
Slices of grilled chicken, garnished with lettuce, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, cheese and topped with your choice of dressing.
Veggie Salad $5.99
A generous amount of lettuce, sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, shredded cheese and your choice of dressing.

Side Orders

Pinto Beans $2.29
Mexican Rice $2.29
French Fries $2.89
Sour Cream $1.49
Jalapenos $1.19
Shredded Cheese $1.49
Chips & Salsa $3.99
Pico De Gallo $1.69
Tortillas (3) $1.99
Corn or flour.

Side Orders

Pinto Beans $2.29
Mexican Rice $2.29
French Fries $2.89
Sour Cream $1.49
Jalapenos $1.19
Shredded Cheese $1.49
Chips & Salsa $3.99
Pico De Gallo $1.69
Tortillas (3) $2.29
Corn or flour.

Soups

Caldo Tlapeno $6.29
Chicken soup with rice, avocado slices, shredded cheese and chipotle sauce (spicy optional).
Shrimp Cocktail (cold Soup) $10.79
Big dish of chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado and ketchup.
Menudo $6.29
Traditional Mexican soup mad of beef stomach. Includes cilantro and onion (spicy).
Caldo De Camaron $6.29
Authentic Mexican soup made of shrimp, carrots and potatoes (spicy optional).
Frijoles Charros $6.29
Traditional Mexican soup made with whole pinto beans stewed with onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro and chorizo. Served hot with a side of three corn or flour tortillas.

Soups

Caldo Tlalpeno $6.29
Chicken soup with rice, avocado slices, shredded cheese and chipotle sauce (spicy optional).
Shrimp Cocktail (cold Soup) $10.79
Big dish of chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado and ketchup.
Caldo De Camaron $6.29
Authentic Mexican soup made of shrimp, carrots, and potatoes (spicy optional).
Frijoles Charros $6.29
Traditional Mexican soup made with whole pinto beans stewed with onion, garlic, cilantro and chorizo. Served hot with a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Menudo $6.29
Traditional Mexican soup made of beef stomach. Includes cilantro and onion (spicy).

Special Dinners

Carne Asada $14.99
Ribeye steak topped with onion. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, lettuce and guacamole. Includes a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Costillas De Puerco $10.79
Pork ribs prepared with a special tomatillo sauce. Served with pinto beans, Mexican rice, guacamole and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Carnitas $11.29
Pork tips with a side of pinto beans, Mexican rice, guacamole and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Pollo Con Mole $11.29
Shredded chicken covered with mole sauce (chocolate sauce). Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Lengua En Salsa Verde $11.59
Beef tongue prepared in our special tomatillo sauce served with pinto beans, Mexican rice and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Milanesa $12.99
10 oz. of boneless breaded chicken deep fried to a golden brown. Served with Mexican rice, avocado and sour cream.
Pollo Ranchero $12.49
8 oz. of boneless chicken breast topped with ranchero sauce. Side of Mexican rice, pinto beans, lettuce, guacamole and three corn or flour tortillas. Add cheese sauce for $1.00.
Chilaquiles Verdes $10.19
Corn tortilla strips topped with shredded chicken, freen tomatillo sauce, melted cheese and sour cream with a side of rice.
Chile Relleno $10.19
Mild poblano pepper battered, fried and stuffed with fresh cheese. Served with Mexican rice, beans and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Chimichanga Grande $10.19
Flour tortilla deep fried to a golden brown, stuffed with shredded chicken or beef, topped with cheese sauce. Served with a side of Mexican rice, pinto beans, guacamole and sour cream.
Shrimp Chimichanga $12.79
Flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, bell pepper, tomato and onion. Deep fried to a golden brown and topped with cheese sauce. Served with a side of Mexican rice, pinto beans, guacamole and sour cream.
Wet Burrito $10.19
Stuffed with ground beef, Mexican rice, pinto beans and enchilada sauce. Topped with cheese and enchilada sauce. Served with a side of Mexican rice and your choice of pico de gallo or jalapenos.
Burrito Deluxe $9.39
Ground beef or chicken burrito topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Served with a side of Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Quesadilla Rellena Dinner $11.29
Cheese quesadilla filled with steak or chicken fajita strips. sauteed bell pepper, tomato, onion and pinto beans. Served with a side of Mexican rice, lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Flautas $10.19
Order of three deep-fried, rolled taquitos filled with beef or shredded chicken and served with avocado sauce, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and Mexican rice.
Camarones Al Gusto $14.19
Grilled shrimp prepared with your choice of flavor. Served with Mexican rice, avocado, sour cream and french fries.
Jumbo Quesadilla De Camaron $12.79
Large quesadilla stuffed with shrimp and sauteed bell pepper, tomato and onion. Served with a side of Mexican rice and guacamole.
Arroz Con Pollo $11.29
Grilled strips of chicken breast, served over a bed of Mexican rice, covered with melted cheese sauce. Side of lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Godfather Burrito $10.79
10 inch flour tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken strips, pinto beans, Mexican rice, lettuce and sour cream. Topped with our signature cheese sauce.
Tex Burrito $11.29
10 inch burrito stuffed with grilled steak strips, chorizo, pinto beans and lettuce. Topped with special sauce and shredded cheese. Side of our original sour-chipotle sauce and Mexican rice.
Fajita Quesadilla $11.29
Cheese quesadilla filled with steak or chicken fajita strips, sauteed bell pepper, tomato, onion and pinto beans. Served with a side of Mexican rice, lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Tacos Del Mar $11.09
Three grilled shrimp tacos topped with lettuce, shredded cheese and our special sour-chipotle sauce with a hint of lime.

Special Lunches

Huevos Con Chorizo $7.39
Two scrambled eggs with Mexican spicy sausage with pinto beans and a side of three corn or flour tortillas.
Huevos Motulenos $7.39
Two fried corn tortillas covered with pinto beans and eggs, topped with mole sauce and a side of Mexican rice.
Huevos Rancheros $6.29
Two eggs covered with red chile sauce, side of Mexican rice, pinto beans and three corn or flour tortillas.
Mini Taco Salad $6.29
A crispy flour tortilla with ground beef or chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
Quesadilla $6.79
Choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. Side of Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Enchiladas Verdes $6.79
One cheese enchilada and one chicken enchilada covered with green tomatillo sauce and a side of Mexican rice.
Flautas $7.09
Two deep-fried rolled taquitos filled with beef or shredded chicken, topped with avocado sauce, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Served with a side of Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Burrito Deluxe $7.89
Ground beef or chicken burrito topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Served with a side of Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Chimichanga $7.89
Flour tortilla stuffed with shredded beef or chicken, deep fried to a golden brown, topped with cheese sauce and served with a side of sour cream, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Chilaquiles Verdes $7.89
Corn tortilla strips topped with shredded chicken, melted with white cheese, green tomatillo sauce and sour cream. Served with a side of Mexican rice.
Grilled Sizzle Fajitas $8.19
Tender steak or chicken breast sauteed with onion, tomato and bell peppers. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, guacamole, sour cream and three corn or flour tortillas.
Arroz Con Pollo $7.69
Grilled strips of chicken breast served over a bed of Mexican rice and topped with melted cheese. Side of guacamole and sour cream.

Vegetarian Combinations (no Substitutions)

Vegetarian Combo A $7.89
One cheese roja enchilada, one pinto bean burrito, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Vegetarian Combo B $7.89
One pinto bean verde enchilada, one cheese chile relleno and a side of Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Vegetarian Combo C $7.89
One pinto bean chimichanga, sour cream, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Vegetarian Combo D $7.89
One pinto bean tostada, one avocado tostada and one cheese quesadilla.
Vegetarian Combo E $7.89
One cheese quesadilla, one vegetable quesadilla and Mexican rice.

Vegetarian Combos (no Substitutions)

Vegetarian Combo A $9.09
One cheese roja enchilada, one pinto bean burrito, and Mexican rice.
Vegetarian Combo B $9.09
One pinto bean verde enchilada, one cheese chile relleno and a side of Mexican rice.
Vegetarian Combo C $9.09
One pinto bean chimichanga, side of lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and Mexican rice.
Vegetarian Combo D $9.09
One avocado tostada, one cheese quesadilla and one vegetable quesadilla.
Vegetarian Combo E $9.09
One vegetable chimichanga, side of lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pinto beans.

Beverages

Coca Cola $1.09
12 oz can
Diet Coca-cola $1.09
12 oz. can
Sprite $1.09
12 oz can
Lipton Green Tea $3.09
Bottled Water $1.09

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Reviews for El Norteno

Ratings and Reviews for El Norteno

Mar 31 2012

Scott M. via Yelp

Best and most authentic mexican in Bloomington. The salsa is amazing, all of our food was seasoned and prepared perfectly (we couldn't help sampling from...read more
Mar 29 2012

Jodi W. via Yelp

Food was over spiced. I think it was accidental, but when I tried to tell them they didn't do anything to make it right. This is the reason for the rating....read more
Feb 15 2012

Brenton A. via Yelp

Easily my favorite Mexican restaurant in Bloomington-I have never been let down. I could ramble on and on about it, but just go. The atmosphere is nice and...read more
Apr 29 2007

via Citysearch

SO Good! Get the Queso dip, expect fast friendly service, and a quality low priced meal. This place is definitely a regular for ...read more

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