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Tio Luis Tacos

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Carne Asada

Grilled tender outer skirt steak topped with grilled banana peppers & green onions on a sizzling plate served with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice | Lunch $19.95 | Dinner $24.95 | Carne Asada con Camerones $33.99

Platillos Fuertes$19.95

Pollo En Mole*

Chicken leg and thigh simmered in our homemade (Grandmother) recipe Oaxacan Black Mole Sauce. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice. Sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds | With Grilled Chicken Breast $19.95 • *Contains Nuts!

Platillos Fuertes$18.95

Cóctel de Camarones

Mexican shrimp cocktail with our homemade tomato juice, fresh pico de gallo and avocado. Served with crackers | With Pulpo (octopus): $20.99 | Campechano (shrimp and octopus) $20.95

Seafood$18.95

Tacos de Pescado o Camarón

Two breaded fish fillet tacos topped with our mix veggie salad & avocado. Served with white rice, sweet potato fries and our house made chipotle salsa.

Seafood$12.95

Ely’s Breakfast

Eggs your way over Mexican Potatoes with homemade chorizo, guajillo sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and charred jalapeño served with grilled panela cheese.

Traditional Breakfast$13.99

Empanadas De Camaron

Four crispy corn turnovers filled with shrimp and cheese over white rice served with mixed veggie salad, avocado slices, and homemade chipotle salsa.

Appetizers$14.95

Mexican — food to try

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Carne asada✓ On the menu · $19.95
Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.
Tacos al pastorask if they make it
Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.
Birriaask if they make it
Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.
Eloteask if they make it
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.

El AmanecerHam, chopped jalapeños and onions, & Oaxacan cheese, topped with green sauce.$13.95
Bacon OmeletScallion onions, bacon, and Chihuahua cheese topped with green sauce.$13.95
La MexicanSauteed, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, & Chihuahua cheese, topped with green and red sauces and sour cream.$13.95
Mexico D.F.Tender cactus (nopales), chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños topped with roasted tomato sauce.$14.95
Omelet De EspinacaSautéed spinach with onions and Oaxacan cheese, topped with ranchera sauce | Add Mushrooms +$1.00$13.95
El VeracruzanoWith sautéed shrimp, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, and spinach topped with ranchera sauce.$15.99
HidalgoMushrooms, onions, spinach, and jalapeños, topped with green and red sauces.$13.95

Traditional Breakfast

ChilaquilesEggs over sliced corn tortillas, topped with green, red, or mole sauce, drizzled with sour cream and cheese, and served with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice • Add Chicken or Cecina +$4.00 | Add Skirt Steak +$8.95$13.99
Ely’s BreakfastEggs your way over Mexican Potatoes with homemade chorizo, guajillo sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and charred jalapeño served with grilled panela cheese.$13.99
Burrito o Torta MañaneraBreakfast burrito or sandwich with refried beans, cheese, mayo, potatoes, ranchera salsa and scrambled egg with your choice of bacon, jamon, or chorizo.$9.99
EnfrijoladasCorn tortillas simmered in pureed beans filled with sautéed onions garnished with fresh Mexican cheese, sour cream, and onion served with Mexican Rice and a side of bacon.$13.95
Desayuno Tio LuisCecina steak & eggs your way served with Mexican Potatoes, refried pinto beans, chiles toreados, & green onions | Add Skirt Steak +$8.95$14.99
Huevos Poblanos (Mexican Benedict)Two poached eggs served over two sopes with black refried beans topped with chorizo, sour cream, queso fresco, & creamy poblano sauce, served with Mexican Potatoes.$13.99
Huevos DivorciadosFried eggs and ham over corn tortillas with green and guajillo sauces served with Mexican Rice and refried pinto beans.$13.99
Huevos RancherosEggs over corn tortillas topped with mild ranchero salsa served with Mexican Rice and refried pinto beans.$13.99
Huevos MotuleñosTwo eggs your way served over two tostadas with black refried beans, ham, topped with green and red sauces, queso fresco, and avocado served with Mexican Potatoes.$13.99
Huevos con Chorizo o JamónScrambled eggs and homemade chorizo or sliced ham served with Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, and Mexican Potatoes.$11.99
Huevos a la MexicanaScrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, and chopped jalapeños served with Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, and Mexican Potatoes.$11.99
Huevos con NopalesServed with Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, and Mexican Potatoes.$13.99

Sweet Breakfast

TraditionalFrench toast topped with fresh fruits and whipped cream.$12.99
El GorditoThree Rompope (eggnog) pancakes with a side of fresh fruits.$11.95
El Gordo Full BreakfastThree pancakes, two eggs any style, and Mexican Potatoes.$13.95
Desayuno AmericanoThree pancakes, two eggs your way, two link sausages, and two slices of fried plantains topped with whipped cream.$14.95
Crepes with BananaNutella stuffed crepes topped with cajeta sauce, fresh fruits, and whipped cream.$13.95
Kids Mini GorditoOne egg any style and three mini pancakes topped with whipped cream and served with fresh fruit.$7.99

Breakfast Sides

TocinoThree pieces of bacon.$4.99
JamónHam$4.99
SalchichaThree pieces of sausage links.$4.99
Huevo AdicionalExtra egg$3.99
Pancake AdicionalExtra pancake$4.99

Appetizers

CevicheLime marinated fish or shrimp with pico de gallo topped with cilantro and avocado.$11.95
NachosCrispy tortilla chips, refried beans, and cheese topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and guacamole | Add Chorizo, Carne Asada, or Pollo +$3.00$9.95
Taquitos Dorados Surtidos(9) Nine crispy flute-shaped fried 4.5” corn tortillas with assorted fillings topped with sour cream and queso fresco: potatoes and cheese, chicken, and beef tinga stew.$13.95
QuesadillasThree flour or corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, served with Mexican Rice and refried pinto beans | Add Rajas, Pollo, Chorizo, Pastor, or Arrachera Asada +$3.00$12.95
GuacamoleRipe Hass avocados with fresh pico de gallo.$10.95
Queso FundidoMelted Chihuahua cheese with homemade chorizo or grilled poblano rajas with onions served with corn or flour tortillas.$11.95
Empanadas De CamaronFour crispy corn turnovers filled with shrimp and cheese over white rice served with mixed veggie salad, avocado slices, and homemade chipotle salsa.$14.95
Chorizo con FrijolesA mix of chorizo and refried beans with sautéed onions and grilled jalapeños topped with melted cheese served with corn or flour tortillas.$10.99
Tlacoyitos HuastecosThree pieces of fried masa dough stuffed with refried beans and topped with fried serrano and green tomatillo sauce, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and queso fresco. Best enjoyed Fresh!$11.99

Soups and Salads

Carne En Su Jugo"Beef in its own juice" A traditional soup from Guadalajara Jalisco, served with whole beans, crispy bacon bits. Garnished with green onion, radishes, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro and onions. Also available in half-gallon and gallon sizes.$14.95
Caldo De ResA hearty and satisfying soup, made with beef shank & beef short ribs, potatoes, corn, and chayote. Garnished with fresh cilantro, onions, limes, and salsas.$13.95
Caldo de PolloAn authentic Mexican chicken (bone in) soup recipe with lots of vegetables. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, limes, and salsa.$13.95
Pozole RojoA tasty soup made with pork, hominy, and red chilies. Served with shredded cabbage, radishes, onions, limes, chips, and salsas. Also available in half or one-gallon sizes.$13.95
Caldo De Camarón o PescadoOur delicious shrimp or fish soup with guajillo peppers, herbs, spices, and vegetables. Served with white rice and garlic bread$15.95
Menudo RojoA classic Mexican dish, menudo rojo is a spicy tripe soup known as a hangover cure. Served with Oregano, toasted de arbol chilies, limes, and salsa.$13.95
Sopa De MariscosSeafood combination soup with shrimp, fish, king crab legs, seafood mix, and vegetables. Served with a side of white rice and garlic bread.$22.95
Ensalada De La CasaWith Chicken $16.95 | With Skirt Steak $20.99 | With salmon $22.99 • A mix of Romaine lettuce & baby spinac[k], tomatoes, red peppers, red onion, red cabbage, grated carrot, radish, cucumber, avocado and roasted pecan nuts. Served with our house made vinaigrette (made with fresh lime / garlic / mustard)$10.95
Taco SaladCrispy flour tortilla bowl with salad, Mexican rice, frijoles de la olla, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream, and avocado slices with your choice of chicken, carne asada picada, pastor, grilled fish fillet or carnitas | Add Skirt Steak +$9.99$13.95

Tacos

Taco$4.19
Mini Taco$3.49
Taco DinnerThree (3) soft corn tortillas with your choice of filling served with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice | Lunch (2 Tacos) $13.49$15.49
Taco PlatterFive (5) mini tacos with your choice of filling served with a side of guacamole.$16.49
El TablazoTacos Bar for 4-5 • A fun way to share a meal with friends and family, Served with arrachera asada, pollo adobado, and pastor with sides of guacamole, onion, cilantro, beans, pico de gallo, grilled onions, jalapeños, and limes | Add Extra Meat or Substitution +$6.00$56.99

Platillos Tradicionales

TortasToasted telera bun filled with beans, guacamole, Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, sour cream and slices of pickled jalapeno peppers. With your choice of Carnitas, grilled chicken breast, beef or chicken milanesa, ham with panela cheese, pastor, carne asada, chicken or beef tinga, or vegetarian | For Chile Relleno or Lengua add +$2.00 | Dinner $14.99$10.99
Super QuesadillasLarge handmade corn tortilla filled with melted chihuahua cheese, with your choice of chicken or beef tinga, pastor, or carne asada. Served with side of mixed salad | With Tongue $12.95 | With Shrimp $13.95$10.69
HuarachesOval corn masa tortilla, with beans, & green or red sauce. Your choice of beef or chicken tinga, chorizo & potatoes, pork "al pastor," beef barbacoa, or grilled steak. topped with tomato, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco.$9.59
Tostadas DinnerTwo hard shells corn tortillas topped with refried pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, queso fresco & avocado with choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef.$13.99
Individual Tostada$5.99
Gorditas DinnerTwo fresh corn dough pockets, opened and filled with refried pinto beans and your choice of chicharron in green sauce, frijoles con queso, rajas con queso, garnished with cilantro and onions. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.$14.99
Individual Gordita$5.79
Mexican BurgerHalf of pound of prime beef burger topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled panela cheese, caramelized onions, shredded lettuces, tomatoes, chile toreado, and chipotle mayonnaise. Served with French fries.$15.95
Traditional BurgerHalf of pound of prime beef burger topped with grilled panela cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions and chipotle mayonnaise served with French fries.$15.95
Enchiladas Al GustoThree corn tortillas smothered with your choice of green, red or black mole sauce topped with onions, sour cream and queso fresco and filled with your choice of Chihuahua cheese, chicken tinga, or beef tinga. Served with refried pinto beans, mixed salad and Mexican rice | With Steak or Spinach add: +$3.00 | Lunch $13.95$16.95
Flautas DinnerThree flute shape fried corn tortillas topped with sour cream and queso fresco and filled with your choice of cheese & potato, chicken tinga, or beef tinga. Served with Mexican rice, refried pinto beans and mixed salad | Lunch $13.95$15.95

Platillos Fuertes

Carne Brava Res o PolloGrilled skirt steak "asada" or chicken breast with onions, tomatoes and toasted arbol peppers. Served with whole beans, radishes, cilantro and avocado.$11.95
Tacos BravosThree (3) tacos with either grilled skirt steak "asada" or chicken breast with onions, tomatoes, and toasted arbol peppers. Served Mexican Rice, refried pinto beans, cilantro, and avocado.$22.95
Carne AsadaGrilled tender outer skirt steak topped with grilled banana peppers & green onions on a sizzling plate served with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice | Lunch $19.95 | Dinner $24.95 | Carne Asada con Camerones $33.99$19.95
Carne Tampiqueña De Res o PolloGrilled tender outer skirt or chicken breast with a black mole cheese enchilada topped with sour cream and queso fresco, garnished with a grilled banana pepper and panela cheese on a sizzling plate served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.$22.95
Costillas de PuercoBraised Pork spareribs in tomatillo sauce with tender cactus (Nopales). Served with whole pinto beans from the pot (frijole de la olla).$14.95
Lomo En Chile De ÁrbolBeef ribeye thin slices in our spicy arbol sauce with nopales (tender cactus) and grilled onions served with whole beans (frijoles de la olla) and Mexican rice.$18.95
Chiles RellenosTwo egg-battered roasted poblano peppers stuffed with Mexican panela cheese with a mild ranchera sauce, served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.$12.95
Pechuga AsadaHalf grilled chicken breast with sautéed sliced vegetables served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.$13.95
Bistec a La MexicanaThin cut beef steak sauteed with onions, green & red peppers, jalapenos, and tomatoes in tomatillo salsa garnish with fresh cilantro. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.$14.95
FajitasGrilled steak or chicken breast with sautéed tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and zucchini served on a sizzling plate with refried pinto beans and Mexican Rice. Combo (choose two): Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp $26.95 | All Three $35.99$16.95
Pollo En Mole*Chicken leg and thigh simmered in our homemade (Grandmother) recipe Oaxacan Black Mole Sauce. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice. Sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds | With Grilled Chicken Breast $19.95 • *Contains Nuts!$18.95
Guisado De Puerco o ResPork stew in plum tomato sauce or Mexican Beef stew in green tomatillo sauce, both with vegetables. Served with refried pinto beans and Mexican rice.$13.95

Seafood

Langostinos PlateJumbo shrimp (prawns) cooked with your choice of our house seasoning or al ajillo (tasty lemon garlic sauce). Served with white rice, sweet potato fries, mix veggie salad and garlic bread | Langostinos Platter to share $35.99$22.99
Fajitas de CamaronesGrilled jumbo shrimp with zucchini, onions, and red & green peppers. Served with white rice, sweet potatoes fries, mixed greens salad and garlic bread | With Salmon: $24.95$22.95
Camarónes Al GustoJumbo shrimp made your way with your choice of empanizados, a la plancha, a la diabla, al mojo de ajo or al ajillo. Served with white rice, sweet potato fries, mixed veggie salad & garlic bread | With Pulpo (octopus) $23.99$21.99
Cóctel de CamaronesMexican shrimp cocktail with our homemade tomato juice, fresh pico de gallo and avocado. Served with crackers | With Pulpo (octopus): $20.99 | Campechano (shrimp and octopus) $20.95$18.95
Filete Relleno7-9 oz. Foil wrapped fish fillet with shrimp & vegetables. Served with white rice, sweet potato fries, mixed veggie salad, and garlic bread.$26.95
Filete de PescadoTilapia fillet served your way: a la plancha, al mojo de ajo, a la diabla or al ajillo. Served with white rice, green salad, sweet potato fries and garlic bread.$18.95
Salmon al VaporSalmon steak with slice of zucchini, onions, and red & green bell peppers served with white rice, sweet potato fries and mixed greens salad.$23.95
Tacos de Pescado o CamarónTwo breaded fish fillet tacos topped with our mix veggie salad & avocado. Served with white rice, sweet potato fries and our house made chipotle salsa.$12.95

Sides

Half AguacateAvocado$3.49
Cebollitas AsadasGrilled onions$4.99
Chiles ToreadosGrilled jalapeño peppers$3.99
Papas FritasFrench fries$5.99
Papas de ComoteSweet potato fries$6.99
CremaSour cream$2.99
Queso FrescoCheese$2.99
Arroz BlancoWhite Rice$2.99
Arroz MexicanoMexican rice$2.99
Refried Beans$2.99
Whole Beans$2.99
Ensalada de NopalesCactus Salad$7.99
VegetablesSauteed red & green peppers, onions, and zucchini.$7.99

Desserts

Flan de DiaHomemade Mexican style creamy custard dessert.$6.99
Platanos FritosTajaditas de platano macho (Fried Sweet Plantains) garnished with sour cream & queso fresco.$6.99
Pastel de 3 LechesHomemade sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk. Garnished with fruits of the day.$6.99

Catering Appetizers

Guacamole32 oz. size made fresh with ripe Hass avocados, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime. Garnished with radishes and cilantro.$28.99
TotoposFull tray of crunchy tortilla chips.$24.99
Salsas32 oz of our homemade salsas: verde (tomatillos and jalapeños), roja (tomatillos and de arbol chiles), aguacate (avocado and serrano peppers), or martajada (chunky tomato and chipotle)$18.95
Taquitos Dorados50 crispy tortillas each wrapped around your choice of filling topped with sour cream and queso fresco: potato (papa), shredded chicken (tinga de pollo), or shredded beef (tinga de res).$72.95
Quesadillas50 flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheese.$99.99