El Tapatio Restaurant of Santa Ana, California Dinner Menu


*Mexican Selections* appetizers - beverages - margaritas - breakfast - soups - salads - child's plate - specialties - deserts
EL TAPATIO FAMOUS MARGARITAS (Hand shaken or blended with the finest premium tequilas) FLAVORS - Original, Blue, Strawberry, Banana, Peach, Coconut, Melon, and our own Special "Rosita" y mas APERITIVOS
FIESTA PLATTER $7.25 A sampling of El Tapatio favorites: Nachos, Cheese Quesadillas, Beef taquitos, buffalo mexi wings, fresh guacamole, Salsa picada and Sour cream. TOSTADA GRANDE $6.50 Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with refried beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, fresh guacamole, sour cream and your choice of shredded beef, chicken or carnitas. BUFFALO MEXI WINGS $5.25 Chicken drummettes in spicy mole sauce fried to a golden brown. QUESO FUNDIDO $5.25 Melted Cheese with chorizo on top.	NACHOS SUPREME $5.25 A mound of crispy tortilla chips with refried beans, cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, fresh guacamole, sour cream, and choice of shredded beef, chicken or carnitas. QUESADILLAS A grilled flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese and served with fresh guacamole and sour cream. with cheese & chilies $3.95 with fresh grilled chicken $5.25 with fresh grilled steak $5.75 FRESH GUACAMOLE $4.50 Prepared with fresh avocados, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and fresh lime.
ENSALADAS
CAESAR SALAD $7.25 (Grilled chicken) Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our Caesar dressing topped with fresh grilled chicken.	GARDEN SALAD $2.95 Fresh romaine & iceberg lettuce with your choice of dressing.

BEBIDAS - BEVERAGES

Milk 1.25
Coffee 1.25
Ice Tea 1.45

Soft Drinks: Coca Cola,
Diet Coke, Sprite, Rootbeer, Orange Fanta
Med 1.25 Large 1.65

Penafiel
Sparkling mineral water 1.95

Aguas Frescas:
Med 1.25 Large 1.75

Horchata Tamarindo, Jamaica, Lemonade

VINOS - WINES
Chablis, Burgundy, Rose

Glass 2.50
1/2 Litro 4.75
Litro 7.50
Our Famous Sangria 3.25

CERVEZAS - BEERS
We serve ice cold beer from Mexico and domestic favorites!

Corona, Tecate, Dos Equis, Modelo, Bud, Bud Lite, Miller Lite, Genuine Draft, Coors Lite, Non-alcoholic beer, and Heineken (Selection may vary)

PLATILLOS ESPECIALES ALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SERVED WITH A CHOICE OF MEXICAN RICE, DELICIOUS REFRIED BEANS, OR FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA AND CHOICE OF FLOUR OR CORN TORTILLAS.
1 POLLO En MOLE Mexico's pride and joy. Chicken simmered in a delicious chili-chocolate sauce prepared like they do in Mexico. $8.25	2 CARNE ASADA A skirt steak marinated with our own special seasoning served with Pico de Gallo & guacamole, grilled onions upon request. $8.25	3 CARNE De PUERCO En CHILI VERDE Tender pieces of pork simmered in Mamacitas own chili verde sauce. Guaranteed to please the palate $7.95
4 BEEF IN CHILI COLORADO Tender pieces of beef braised and simmered in the traditional Chili Colorado sauce $7.95	5 CARNITAS MEXICANAS Prepared Mexican style. Deep fried pork served with guacamole and Salsa Quemada. $8.25	6 BARBACOA An extremely tender B.B.Q. beef in our own delicious Mexican sauce. Includes diced onions and cilantro on the side $8.25
7 POLLO ALA PARRILLA (Grilled Chicken) A fresh breast of chicken grilled to perfection. Accompanied with our delicious guacamole, Pico de Gallo and our special Salsa Quemada. $8.25	8 BROCHETA EN BANDERILLA (Beef Kabob) Marinated cubes of beef on brochette with onion, tomatoes, peppers and mushrooms served on a bed of our special rice. $9.95	9 LENGUA (Beef Tongue) This delicious, tender item is smothered with our own Chili Colorado sauce $7.95
10 MILANESA MEXICANA Grilled, breaded beef skirt steak served with sour cream on the side $8.25	11 CHICHARRONES Con CHILI Fried pork skins simmered in a flavorful, buttery Mexican sauce with tomatoes, onions and fresh chilis. $7.50	12 CARNE ASADA TAMPIQUENA A tender marinated skirt steak accompanied with a delicious cheese enchilada with Pico de Gallo and guacamole. Sour cream upon request. $9.95
CARNITAS FAMILIAR (Family Platter of Carnitas) Serves four people. A huge platter of our famous carnitas. Includes carnitas, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, jalapenos, beans and tortillas of your choice $27.50	FAJITAS Fresh cuts of beef, chicken or shrimp served on a simmering platter accompanied with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, rice and beans. Beef or Chicken $8.50 Shrimp $9.75	BURRITO ESPECIAL Your choice of any of our specially prepared burritos. Served with rice and beans. Try it with our special sauce on top! $5.75
COMBINATION PLATES with rice and beans $6.99
A. Taco and Enchilada B. Taco and Sope C. Taco and Tostada D. Taco and Chile Relleno E. Taco and Tamale F. 2 Tacos G. Enchilada and Sope H. Enchilada and Tostada I. Enchilada and Chile Relleno	J. Enchilada and Tamale K. 2 Enchiladas L. Sope and Tostadas M. Sope and Chile Relleno N. Sope and Tamale O. 2 Sopes P. Tostada and Chile Relleno Q. Tostada and Tamale R. 2 Tostadas S. Chile Relleno and Tamale	T. 2 Chile Rellenos U. 2 Tamales V. Flauta and Taco W. Flauta and Enchilada X. Flauta and Sope Y. Flauta and Tostada Z. Flauta and Chile Relleno AA. Flauta and Tamale AB. 2 Flauta

DESAYUNOS - BREAKFAST
OMELETTE De CHILE VERDE Topped with chile verde. Served with beans, hash brown potatoes and 3 tortillas. $5.95	OMELETTE De JAMON Y QUESO Ham & Jack Cheese Omelet served with beans, hash brown potatoes and 3 tortillas $5.95		OMELETTE MEXICANA Stuffed with onion, chile jalapeno tomato. Served with beans, hash brown potatoes and 3 tortillas. $5.95
CHORIZO CON HUEVO Scrambled eggs combined with Mexican sausage. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. $5.95	BISTEK RANCHERO Chopped sirloin steak prepared ranch style. Served with rice, beans and tortillas. $5.95		HUEVOS CON JAMON The traditional ham and eggs. Served with rice, beans and tortillas. $5.95
HUEVOS RANCHEROS Two eggs served on a tortilla topped with Ranchera sauce. Served with rice, beans and additional tortillas for your pleasure. $5.95	MACHACA CON HUEVO Dried shredded beef combined with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions and chiles. Served with rice and beans. $5.95		CHILAQUILLES CON HUEVOS Corn tortillas strips sautéed in a cheese butter sauce sprinkled with Monterrey Jack cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas. $5.95
	HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA Scrambled eggs prepared Mexican style with onions, tomatoes and chiles. Served with rice, beans and tortillas. $5.95
CALDOS - SOUPS
MENUDO A traditional soup to recover from after a night on the town. Colorful combination of tripe, chile and hominy. Add oregano, crushed chile, onion, and lemon to enhance flavor. $3.75 $5.25	ALBONDIGA SOUP The traditional meatball soup of Mexico. A hearty beef broth served with hand patted meatballs. Includes carrots, potato, zucchini and served with Mexican rice as well as a choice of tortillas. $3.75 $5.25		POZOLE A hearty combination of pork soup, white hominy and red chile powder. Add the provided condiments to enrich taste. $3.75 $5.25
CALDO DE POLLO (Chicken Soup) A very popular soup in Mexico. This soup is nourished with chicken, zucchini, corn cobbette and potato. Includes a side of Mexican rice and choice of 3 tortillas. $3.75 $5.25		COCIDO (Beef Soup) A rich beef stew with beef chunks, corn cobbette, zucchini, chayote and potato. Includes a side of Mexican rice and choice of 3 tortillas. $3.75 $5.25

TACOS
With guacamole and sour cream.
Carnitas (Pork) 2.00
Carne Asada (Beef) 2.00
Pollo (Chicken) 2.00
Lengua (Beef Tongue) 2.00

TORTAS

Carnitas (Pork) 4.50
Carne Asada (Beef) 4.50
Milanesa 4.50
Jamon (Ham) 4.50

QUESADILLAS
With guacamole and sour cream.
Queso (Cheese) 1.95
Jamon (Ham) 2.50
Pollo (Chicken) 2.50
Carne Asada (Beef) 2.50

ENCHILADAS
With guacamole and sour cream.
Queso (Cheese) 2.00
Carne Asada (Beef) 2.95
Pollo (Chicken) 2.95

TOSTADAS
With guacamole and sour cream.
Frijoles (Beans) 2.95
Carne Asada (Beef) 3.50
Pollo (Chicken) 3.50

SIDE ORDERS
Arroz (Rice) 2.00
Frijoles (Beans) 2.00
Tortillas (3) 0.30
Tamale 2.00
Guacamole 3.50
Crema (Sour Cream) 1.50
Carne Asada (Beef) 4.95
2 Flautas 4.95
French Fries 1.50
Chile Relleno 2.95

SOPES
With guacamole and sour cream.
Frijoles (Beans) 2.25
Carne Asada (Beef) 2.25
Pollo (Chicken) 2.25
Barbarcoa (BBQ Beef) 2.25
Lengua (Beef Tongue) 2.25
Carnitas (Pork) 2.25

BURRITOS
With guacamole and sour cream
Carne Asada (Beef) 3.75
Machaca (Shredded Beef) 3.75
Chorizo con Huevos 3.75
Frijoles (Beans) 3.75
Chicharron 3.75
Lengua (Beef Tongue) 3.75
Carnitas (Pork) 3.75
Chile Verde 3.75
Chile Colorado 3.75
Chile Relleno 3.75
Pollo (Chicken) 3.75
Barbarcoa (B.B.Q. Beef) 3.75
Combinacion (Combination) 3.75

CHILD'S PLATE $3.95 All of the following include mini-nachos plus you have a choice of french fries or rice and beans with soft drink.
TACO (beef or chicken)	CHEESE ENCHILADA	CHEESE QUESADILLA	BURRITO (beef or chicken)

DESERTS
FLAN $2.50 Sweet Mexican custard with caramel topped with whipped cream ARROZ CON LECHE $2.50 (Rice Pudding)	DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM $2.50 Chocolate chip ice cream dipped in cinnamon honey flakes topped with whipped cream.