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El Tarasco Menu (Updated October 2025)

Welcome to El Tarasco, a vibrant beacon of authentic Mexican cuisine nestled at 4358 W 51st St in Chicago. This eatery is celebrated for serving up generous portions of hearty, flavor-packed dishes that leave customers feeling satisfied without breaking the bank. Each visit promises a delightful culinary adventure, where you’ll find a variety of options ranging from the MOLCAJETEADAS, featuring perfectly simmered steak and chicken in guajillo sauce, to tantalizing tacos that have garnered high praise for their freshness and taste.

El Tarasco’s menu is also dotted with tempting side dishes, like their fresh ensalada and signature frijoles, ensuring there's something for everyone. A special mention goes to their cocktail mixes, including a delightful Pina Colada mix to elevate your dining experience.

Patrons rave about the friendly service and inviting atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for families and casual diners alike. With lunch specials around $9.99, it’s no wonder El Tarasco has become a local favorite. Excelling in both taste and service, this café promises a comforting taste of Mexico in every visit.

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APPETIZERS/ BOTANAS

CEVICHE DE CAMARON LARGE

CEVICHE DE CAMARON SMALL

CEVICHE DE PESCADO LARGE

CEVICHE DE PESCADO SMALL

CEVICHE MIXTO LARGE

CEVICHE MIXTO SMALL

CHAROLA DE LANGOSTINOS

GIANT FRESH WATER SHRIMP ORDER ONLY

GUACAMOLE LARGE

AVOCADO, ONION, TOMATO, CILANTRO ONION AND LIME

GUAMOLE SMALL

AVOCADO, ONION, TOMATO, CILANTRO ONION AND LIME

NACHOS DE ASADA

STEAK, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, JALAPENOS, BEANS, GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS

TACOS DORADOS

2 POLLO, 2 RES, 2 PAPA, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, TOMATO, LETTUCE, GUAC

TOSTADA DE CEVICHE

FISH OR SHRIMP CEVICHE

BREAKFAST / DESAYUNOS

2 HUEVOS

2 EGGS WITH SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, AND SAUTEED POTATO

CHILAQUILES

FRIED TORTILLAS, CHOICE OF SAUCE, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SIDE OF RICE, AND BEANS

DESAYUNO TARASCO

3 EGGS ON TOP OF TORTILLA W/TOMATO AND ONION SAUCE SIDE OF RICE, BEANS AND SAUTEED DICED POTATO

HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH HAM RICE, SIDE OF BEANS, AND SAUTEED DICED POTATO

HUEVOS CON CHORIZO

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHORIZO, AND SIDE OF BEANS, RICE, AND SAUTEED DICED POTATO

HUEVOS CON JAMON

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH HAM RICE, SIDE OF BEANS, AND SAUTEED DICED POTATO

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

3 EGGS SUNNY SIDE UP COVERED WITH MILD TOMATO SAUCE, SIDE OF RICE, BEANS AND SAUTEED DICED POTATO

MACHACA

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH STEAK, ONION, AND JALAPENOS SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, AND SAUTEED DICED POTATO

BREAKFAST OMELETTES

ENCHILADO OMELETTE

CHICKEN AND CHEESE IN GREEN OR RED SAUCE, SIDE OF RICE AND BEANS

KIDS MENU / NINOS

CALDO DE NINO

VEGETABLES AND RICE SOUP

CHEESEBURGER

MEAT, BUN, LETTUCE, KETCHUP, TOMATO, MAYO, CHEESE AND FRIES

CHICKEN NUGGETS

NUGGETS W/ FRIES

MINI BURRITO

STEAK OR CHICKEN, SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO, CHEESE AND BEANS

KID TACO DINNER

1 PLAIN STEAK TACO OR CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BEANS

CHKEN NUGGETS C SAZONADAS

TORTAS

TORTA AGUACATE

AVOCADO, BEANS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOURCREAM AND CHEESE

TORTA ALPASTOR

PORK, BEANS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOURCREAM AND CHEESE

TORTA ASADA

ASADA, BEANS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOURCREAM, CHEESE

TORTA JAMON

HAM, BEANS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOURCREAM AND CHEESE

TORTA MILANESA DE POLLO

BREADED CHICKEN,BEANS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE AND BEANS

TORTA MILANESA DE RES

BREADED STEAK,BEANS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOURCREAM AND CHEESE

TACOS

TACO AL PASTOR

SEASONED PORK

TACO ASADA

STEAK

TACO BARBACOA

STEAMED BEEF

TACO CARNITAS EN SALSA VERDE

FRIED PORK

TACO CECINA

MARINATED STEAK

TACO CHORIZO

MEXICAN SAUSAGE

TACO LENGUA

BEEF TONGUE

TACO POLLO

CHICKEN

TACO TRIPAS

TRIPE

Charola De Tacos (18)

BURRITO

BURRITO AL PASTOR

PORK, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE AND BEANS

BURRITO ASADA

STEAK, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE AND BEANS

BURRITO LENGUA

BEEF TONGUE, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE AND BEANS

BURRITO POLLO

CHICKEN, LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, AND BEANS

BURRITO VEGETARIANO

LETTUCE, TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, BEANS AND RICE

QUESADILLA

QUESADILLA AL PASTOR

PORK, CHEESE, LARGE CORN TORTILLA, SIDE OF LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND SOUR CREAM

QUESADILLA ASADA

POBLANO PEPPER, CHEESE, LARGE CORN TORTILLA, SIDE OF SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE AND TOMATO

QUESADILLA FLOR DE CALABAZA

SQUASH BLOSSOM, CHEESE, LARGE CORN TORTILLA, SIDE OF LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND SOUR CREAM

QUESADILLA HONGOS

MUSHROOM, CHEESE, LARGE CORN TORTILLA, SIDE OF LETTUCE, TOMATO AND SOUR CREAM

QUESADILLA POLLO

CHICKEN, CHEESE, LARGE CORN TORTILLA, SIDE OF LETTUCE, TOMATO AND SOUR CREAM

QUESADILLA RAJAS

POBLANO PEPPER, CHEESE, LARGE CORN TORTILLA, SIDE OF SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE AND TOMATO

QUESADILLA QUESO

POBLANO PEPPER, CHEESE, LARGE CORN TORTILLA, SIDE OF SOUR CREAM, LETTUCE AND TOMATO

SOPE

SOPE AL PASTOR

PORK, BEANS, TOPPED W/LETTUCE, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE AND TOMATO

SOPE ASADA

STEAK, BEANS, TOPPED W/LETTUCE, SOUR CREAM, TOMATO AND CHEESE

SOPE CHORIZO

SOPE CHORIZO CON PAPAS

CHORIZO, BEANS, TOPPED W/LETTUCE, SOUR CREAM, TOMATO, AND CHEESE

SOPE POLLO

CHICKEN, BEANS, TOPPED W/LETTUCE, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, AND TOMATO

SOPE QUESO C/ FRIJOLES

BEANS AND CHEESE TOPPED W/LETTUCE, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE AND TOMATO

GORDITAS

GORDITA AL PASTOR

PORK AND BEANS

GORDITA ASADA

STEAK AND BEANS

GORDITA BARBACOA

STEAMED BEEF AND BEANS

GORDITA CARNITAS EN SALSA VERDE

FRIED PORK IN GREEN HOT SAUCE AND BEANS

GORDITA CHICHARRON S/ROJA

PORK SKIN RED HOT SAUCE AND BEANS

GORDITA CHICHARRON S/VERDE

PORK SKIN GREEN HOT SAUCE AND BEANS

GORDITA CHORIZO

GORDITA CHORIZO C/ PAPA

STEAMED BEEF AND BEANS

GORDITA GUISADO DE RES

MEX BEEF STEW AND BEANS

GORDITA LENGUA

BEEF TONGUE AND BEANS

GORDITA LOMO DE PUERCO EN ADOBO

PORK LOIN TIPS IN RED SAUCE, AND BEANS

GORDITA NOPALITOS

CACTUS AND BEANS

GORDITA POLLO

CHICKEN AND BEANS

GORDITA QUESO C/ FRIJOLES

CHEESE AND BEANS

GORDITA RAJAS C/QUESO

POBLANO PEPPER, CHEESE, AND BEANS

MOLCAJETEADAS

MOLCAJETE ESPECIAL DE LA CASA

SKIRT STEAK, GRILLED CHICKEN, CACTUS, GRILLED JALAPENOS AND ONIONS, AVOCADO SERVED W/ SIDE OF RICE BEANS AND SALAD

MOLCAJETE ESPECIAL SOLO ARRACHERA

SKIRT STEAK ONLY, CACTUS, GRILLED JALAPENOS AND ONION, AVOCADO SERVED W/ SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, AND SALAD.

MOLCA MICH RES

STEAK OR CHICKEN SIMMERED IN GUAJILLO SAUCE W/WHOLE BEANS, AND CACTUS, TIPPED WITH CHEESE

MOLCA MICH POLLO

PARILLADAS

PARILLADA TARASCA

SKIRT STEAK, RIB EYE, CHICKEN BREAST, BEEF RIBS, MEX. SAUSAGE, AND PORK CHOPS SERVED W/ SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, AND SALAD. (SERVES 4 TO 5)

PARILLADA MIXTA

GRILLED SHRIMP, BREADED SHRIMP, FISH FILLET, SKIRT STEAK, BEEF RIBS, CHICKEN BREAST AND MEX. SAUSAGE SERVED W/SIDE OF RICE, BEANS AND SALAD (SERVES 4 TO 5 )

SOUPS

CALDO 7 MARES

SOUP W/FISH, SHRIMP, OYSTERS, CRAB AND OCTOPUS SIDE OF ONION AND CILANTRO

CALDO DE CAMARON

SHRIMP SOUP

CALDO DE PESCADO

FISH SOUP

CALDO DE PESCADO Y CAMARON

SHRIMP AND FISH SOUP

CALDO DE POLLO

CHICKEN SOUP W/VEGETABLES

CALDO DE RES

BEEF STEW SOUP W/VEGETABLES

CARNE EN SU JUGO

STEAK SOUP, BACON,BEANS, ONION, CILANTRO, AVOCADO AND RADISH SIDE OF TORTILLAS

CARNE EN SU JUGO 1/2 GAL

STEAK SOUP, BACON,BEANS, ONION, CILANTRO, AVOCADO AND RADISH SIDE OF TORTILLAS

CARNE EN SU JUGO GAL

STEAK SOUP, BACON,BEANS, ONION, CILANTRO, AVOCADO AND RADISH SIDE OF TORTILLAS

Menudo

COCKTAILS

COCTEL DE CAMARON LG

SHRIMP COCKTAIL IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH/TOMATO ONION, CILANTRO AND AVOCADO

COCTEL DE CAMARON MED

SHRIMP COCKTAIL IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH/TOMATO ONION, CILANTRO AND AVOCADO

COCTEL CAMARON Y PULPO LG

SHRIMP, OYSTER, AND OCTUPUS COCKTAIL IN TOMATO SAUCE W/ TOMATO, ONION, CILANTRO, AND AVOCADO

SEAFOOD DINNERS

CAMARONES A LA DIABLA

SHRIMP SAUTEED IN SPICY SAUCE W/ SIDE OF WHITE RICE, FRIES AND SALAD

CAMARONES A LA PLANCHA

JUMBO GRILLED SHRIMP SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD, AND FRIES

CAMARONES A MOJO DE AJO

SHRIMP SAUTEED IN GARLIC SAUCE, W/SIDE OF WHITE RICE, FRIES AND GARDEN SALAD

CAMARONES EMPANIZADOS

JUMBO BREADED SHRIMP SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

FILETE A LA PLANCHA

BREADED FISH FILLET SERVED W/ WHITE RICE, FRIES, AND SALAD

HUACHINANGO A LA DIABLA

RED SNAPPER IN RED HOT SAUCE SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

HUACHINANGO AL MOJO DE AJO

RED SNAPPER IN GARLIC SAUCE SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

HUACHINANGO FRITO

FRIED RED SNAPPER SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

LANGOSTINOS A LA PLANCHA

GIANT FRESH WATER SHRIMP W/ WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

MAR Y TIERRA LOMO

BEEF TENDERLOIN, FISH AND GRILLED SHRIMP W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

MAR Y TIERRA C/ ARRACHERA

SKIRT STEAK, FISH, AND GRILLED SHRIMP W/ WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

MOJARRA A LA DIABLA

FRIED TILAPIA IN SPICE SAUCE SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

MOJARRA AL MOJO DE AJO

FRIED TILAPIA IN GARLIC SAUCE SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

MOJARRA FRITA

FRIED TILAPIA,SERVED W/WHITE RICE, SALAD AND FRIES

VEGETARIAN

COMBINACION VEGETARIANA

AVOCADO TOSTADA, CHEESE QUESADILLA, AND STUFFED POBLANO PEPPER SERVED W/ RICE BEANS AND SALAD ON THE SIDE.

FAJITAS VEGETA

VEGGIE FAJITAS COMES WITH A SIDE OF SALAD, RICE, BEANS, AND GUAC

PLATILLOS

ALAMBRE

MEXICAN SAUSAGE, STEAK, BACON, ONION, GRILLED JALAPENOS, ONION AND CILANTRO TOPPED W/MELTED CHEESE

BISTEC DE CHIPOTLE

STEAK IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE

BISTEC EN ARBOL

STEAK IN HOT ARBOL SAUCE

BISTEC SUIZO

GRILLED STEAK W/POBLANO PEPPERS AND TOPPED W/MELTED CHEESE

BURRITO DINNER

CHOICE OF MEAT, LETTUCE, TOMATO, BEANS, SOUR CREAM CHEESE SIDE OF RICE AND BEANS

CARNE ASADA

SKIRT STEAK W/SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, SALAD , GRILLED ONION, AND JALAPENOS

CARNE ASADA TAMPIQUENA

SKIRT STEAK W/SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, SALAD , GRILLED ONION, AND JALAPENOS, CHEESE ENCHILADA

CARNE BRAVA

STEAK W/ONION, TOMATO AND CRUSHED PEPPER W/CILANTRO AVOCADO RADISHES AND WHOLE BEANS

Cecina Dinner

CHILE RELLENO

CHEESE STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS COVERED IN MILD TOMATO SAUCE

ENCHILADADAS DE MOLE

MOLE SAUCE ENCHILADAS W/CHOICE OF MEAT SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, SALAD TOPPED WITH SOUR CREAM CHEESE AND GUACAMOLE

ENCHILADAS ROJAS

GUAJILLO SAUCE ENCHILADAS W/CHOICE OF MEAT SIDE OF RICE BEANS, SALAD TOPPED W/SOUR CREAM, CHEESE AND GUACAMOLE

ENCHILADAS VERDES

GREEN HOT SAUCE ENCHILADAS W/ CHOICE OF MEAT SIDE OF RICE, BEANS, SALAD TOPPED W/SOUR CREAM , CHEESE, AND GUACAMOLE

ENSALADA DE POLLO

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

FAJITAS DE POLLO

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS W/BELL PEPPERS, ONION, AND TOMATO

FAJITAS DE RES

GRILLED STEAK W/ BELL PEPPERS, ONION AND TOMATO

FAJITAS TARASCAS

SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND STEAK FAJITAS W/BELL PEPPERS, ONION, AND TOMATO

FLAUTAS

5 FRIED TACOS W/CHOICE OF MEAT TOPPED W/SOURCREAM, AND GUACAMOLE

MOLE DINNER

HOMEMADE MOLE MICHOACAN STYLE W/ CHICKEN

PECHUGA A LA PARILLA

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST TOPPED WITH BANANA PEPPERS AND GRILLED ONIONS

POLLO CHIPOTLE

GRILLED CHICKEN IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE

POLLO EN ARBOL

GRILLED CHICKEN IN HOT ARBOL SAUCE

POLLO SUIZO

GRILLED CHICKEN, GRILLED ONIONS AND POBLANO PEPPERS TOPPED WITH CHEESE

TACO DINNER

3 TACOS (CHOICE OF MEAT) TOPPED W/CHOICE OF TOPPINGS

TORTA DINNER

MEXICAN SANDWICH CHOICE OF MEAT

SIDES

AGUACATE

SIDE OF AVOCADO

ARROZ

RICE ORDER

ARROZ 1\2 GAL

1/2 GALLON

ARROZ 32OZ

32OZ RICE

Arroz Gal

ARROZ/FRIJOL

HALF RICE/HALF BEANS

Dulce Mex

CEBOLLITAS

GRILLED ONIONS

CHILES ASADOS

GRILLED JALAPENOS

CHIPS

ORDER OF CHIPS

CHIPS/SALSA

ORDER OF CHIPS AND SALSA

Concha

Empanada

CREMA

SOUR CREAM

ENSALADA SM

FRIJOL

REFRIED BEANS

FRIJOL 32OZ

32OZ BEANS

Frijol 1/2 Gal

Frijol Gal

LIME ENTERO

LIME WHOLE

NOPAL ASADO

GRILLED CACTUS

NOPALITOS GUISADOS

PAPAS FRITAS

DICED BREAKFAST POTATO

PAPAS SAZONADAS FRITAS

DICED BREAKFAST POTATO

QUESO

SIDE ORDER OF CHEESE

TORTILLA ORDER (4)

4 TORTILLAS OF CHOICE

VASO DE MOLE 16 OZ

MOLE SAUCE

VASO DE MOLE 32OZ

MOLE SAUCE

VASO DE SALSA 12OZ

RED OR GREEN SALSA

VASO DE SALSA 16OZ

RED OR GREEN SALSA

VASO DE SALSA 32OZ

RED OR GREEN SALSA

1/2 Gal Salsa

Gal Salsa

BEVERAGES

AGUA MINERAL PREPARADA

Michelada Mineral

CAFE DE OLLA TO GO

CAFE DE OLLA

COFFEE TO GO

COKE BOTTLE

HORCHATA LG

HORCHATA MED

JAMAICA LG

JAMAICA MED

JARRITOS

LEMONADE MD

LEMONADE LG

LICUADO LG

LICUADO MED

SODA LG

SODA MED

SQUIRT

Topochico

Sangria Preparada

JUGOS NATURALES

JUGO DE NARANJA LG

ORANGE JUICE

JUGO DE NARANJA MED

ORANGE JUICE

JUGO DE ZANAHORIA LG

CARROT JUICE

JUGO DE ZANAHORIA MED

CARROT JUICE

JUGO MIXTO LG

MIXED ORANGE AND CARROT JUICE 32OZ

JUGO MIXTO MED

MIX CARROT AND ORANGE JUICE 16OZ

JUGO VERDE LG

JUGO VERDE MED

SPINACH, CACTUS , CELERY, PINEAPPLE AND ORANGE JUICE.

TO GO COCKTAILS

TO GO MARGARITA

TO GO CAZUELA

TO GO PINA COLADA

TO GO MICHELADAS

TO GO SANGRIA

TO GO CANTARITO

TO GO MOJITO

TO GO MANGO MICHELADA

COCKTAIL MIXES TO GO

MICHELADA MIX (24oz)

Approx. 5 to 6 micheladas. Rim glass with salt or tajin, add 4 to 5 ounces of michelada mix and pour your favorite 12oz beer.

MAGARITA MIX (24oz)

Ready to serve margaritas. Approx. 4 margaritas (12oz). (With Liquor) Rim glass with salt or tajin, fill with ice cubes and pour the margarita.

MANGO MICHELADA MIX (24oz)

Approx. 5 to 6 micheladas. Rim glass with salt or tajin, add 4 to 5 ounces of michelada mix and pour your favorite 12oz beer.

PINA COLADA MIX (24oz)

Approx. 8 small pina coladas (8oz). (With Liquor) For each cup of ice cubes, pour about 3 ounces of Pina colada into a blender. Blend until smooth.

CALDOS

MENUDO

TRIPE SOUP SERVED W/SIDE OF ONION, CILANTRO, AND LIME (WEEKEND ONLY)

MENUDO 1/2 GAL

TRIPE SOUP SERVED W/SIDE OF ONION, CILANTRO, AND LIME (WEEKEND ONLY)

MENUDO GAL

TRIPE SOUP SERVED W/SIDE OF ONION AND CILANTRO

POZOLE

HOMINEY SOUP W/PORK MEAT SIDE OF SOUR CREAM/CABBAGE, ONION AND TOSTADAS

POZOLE 1/2 GAL

HOMINEY SOUP W/PORK MEAT SIDE OF SOUR CREAM/CABBAGE, ONION AND TOSTADAS

POZOLE GAL

HOMINEY SOUP W/PORK MEAT SIDE OF SOUR CREAM/CABBAGE, ONION AND TOSTADAS

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