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El Chino Mexican Restaurant menu

14 dishes across 5 sections Mexican restaurant

Prices transcribed from the printed menu, last checked

Menu El Chino Mexican Restaurant photo menu 1
Photographed in store, August 2026. See all 4 pages

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Photographed in store in August 2026. The dish list below covers everything we could read clearly; the full card has more.

Los Platos Mexicanos 7 dishes

  • Skirt Steak & Cheese Enchilada US$26.95

    Skirt steak cooked to your liking, served with a cheese enchilada, rice & beans, guacamole and tortillas.

  • Chile Colorado US$21.95

    Tender diced pork with mild red salsa served with rice & beans, and tortillas.

  • Chile Verde US$21.95

    Tender diced beed steak cooked with mild green salsa. Served with rice, refried beans, and tortillas.

  • Carnitas Plates US$20.95

    Braised pork and deep fried. Served with rice, refried beans, and guacamole.

  • Flautas US$19.95

    Two rolled flour tortillas fired crisp with shredded beef, topped with guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. Served with rice & beans

  • Steak Picado US$23.95

    Cubes of beef steak sautéed with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. Served with rice, bean, and tortillas

  • Mole De Pollo US$22.95

    Pieces of chicken cooked with the tastiest Mole sauce around. Served with rice & beans, and tortillas.

Hamburgers 3 dishes

  • Hamburger Deluxe US$15.00

    1/2 pound burger patty served with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and onions. Served with fries.

  • Kids Hamburger US$10.95

  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich US$8.95

Enchiladas 4 dishes

  • 2 Mole Enchiladas US$19.95

    Two corn tortillas filled with chicken or beef, topped with melted cheese. Served with rice & beans.

  • 2 Carnitas Enchiladas US$19.95

    Two carnitas enchiladas topped with our savory mild red sauce, melted cheese, and sour cream. Served with rice & beans.

  • 2 Enchiladas Rancheras US$19.95

    Two corn tortillas filled with melted cheese and smothered in ranchera sauce. Topped with guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice & beans.

  • 2 Enchiladas Suizas US$19.95

    Two corn tortillas dipped in green tomatillo sauce. Stuffed with chicken and topped with cheese and sour cream. Served with rice & beans.

El Chino Specials 12 dishes

  • La Big Tostada US$17.00

    Big tostada shell layered with your choice of meet, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, topped with guacamole and sour cream.

  • La Chimichanga US$16.00

    Your choice of meat, beans and cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep fried. Topped with guacamole and sour cream. Rice and Beans not included.

  • Burrito Ranchero US$17.00

    Shredded Beef or Chicken and refried beans wrapped up in a fresh flour tortilla and covered with ranchera sauce, topped with melted cheese and garnished with sour cream.

  • Ajo Tilapia US$19.95

    Tilapia filet pan seared in garlic served over salad bed. Served with rice and beans.

  • Bacon Guacamole Burger US$21.95

    Mexican-style 1/2lb 100% angus beef burger toped with two strips of bacon and a scoop of guacamole and monterey/cheddar cheese mix served with lettuce, raw onions, pickles, tomatoes and jalapeños. French fries included.

  • Tilapia Enchiladas US$21.95

    Your choice of enchiladas, rancheras, verdes or rojas stuffed with tilapia and topped with sauce, melted cheese, sour cream and avocado. Served with rice and beans.

  • Lime Chicken Sandwich/Torta US$19.95

    Chicken infused with our lime/red wine vinegar marinade grilled and topped with lettuce, salsa fresca, avocado, and cheese on a toasted butter roll lather with sour cream. French fries included.

  • Menudo US$8.00

    Freshly served daily with oregano, onions, fresh jalapeños, and corn tortillas.

  • Caldo De Res (Beef Soup) US$8.85

    Vegetable beef soup made with fresh carrots, zucchini, green beans, chayote, and tender beef. Garnish with cilantro. Served with rice and corn tortillas.

  • Mushroom-Onion-Bell Pepper Steak Sandwich/Torta US$21.95

    Grilled skirt steak topped with mushroom-onion-bell peppers saute, with melted cheese, avocado, on a toasted buttered roll lathered with sour cream and served with french fries.

  • El Chino Super Burrito 1 1/2 LB US$16.00

    Flour tortilla fill with rice, beans, cheese, onions, hot sauce, and your choice of meat.

  • Steak Fajitas US$23.00

    Marinated strips of skirt steak or chicken, grilled with fresh bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and special spices. Served with guacamole, rice, beans, and warm tortillas.

A La Carte 14 dishes

  • Full Order Of Rice US$7.50

  • Bean Burrito US$7.50

  • 1 Chile Relleno US$6.90

  • 1/2 Order Of Beans US$4.31

  • 1 Asada Tostada US$12.00

  • 1 Beef Taco US$7.50

    Your choice of meet. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese

  • Full Order Of Beans US$7.50

  • 1 Pork Tostada US$9.50

  • 1 Enchilada US$6.90

    One corn tortilla wrapped around your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or cheese.

  • 1 Bean Tostada US$7.48

  • 1 Chicken Tostada US$9.50

  • 1 Beef Tostada US$11.00

  • 1/2 Order Of Rice US$4.31

  • 1 Chicken Tamale US$6.90

Seafood 4 dishes

  • Camarones Rancho Style US$23.00

    Prawns sautéed in a ranchera sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with rice & beans.

  • Red Snapper Rancho Style US$20.70

    Red Snapper sautéed in ranchera sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with rice and beans.

  • Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo US$23.00

    Sauteed prawns in garlic and butter with a blend of fine mexican spices. Served with rice, beans, and a small side salad.

  • 2 Enchiladas De Camarones US$23.00

    Two corn tortillas filled with shrimp, and topped with our savory red sauce, melted cheese, and sour cream. Served with rice & beans.

Salads 4 dishes

  • Avocado Grilled Chicken Salad US$17.25

    Grilled chicken with slices of avocado and tomato over a bed of mixed green lettuce, carrots, red cabbage and red bell peppers.

  • Avocado Shrimp Salad US$17.25

    Slices of avocado and baby shrimp over a bed of mixed green lettuce and tomatoes.

  • Avocado Chicken Salad US$16.10

    Tossed lightly with mayonnaise, diced pieces of chicken, slices of avocado, tomatoes, olives, onions, bell peppers, and shredded jack & cheddar cheese on top.

  • Dinner Tossed Salad US$9.20

    Fresh mixed salad greens, carrots and red cabbage.

Los Huevos 4 dishes

  • Machaca Con Huevos US$18.95

    Sautéed shredded beef scrambled with eggs, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

  • Nopalitos Con Huevos US$16.95

    Tender cactus spears, scrambled with eggs, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

  • Huevos Con Chorizo US$16.95

    eggs scrambled with chorizo (mexican sausage). Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

  • Huevos Rancheros US$16.95

    A crisp tortilla with two fried eggs, topped with salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

Appetizers 8 dishes

  • Guacamole Dip & Chips US$10.95

  • Nachos US$8.95

    In house made chips topped with melted cheese and jalapeños.

  • Nachos Con Todo US$15.95

    In house made chips topped with beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream.

  • Quesadilla Vegetariano US$9.95

    Flour tortilla filled with cheddar cheese, spinach, and olives.

  • Qusadilla Con Todo US$9.95

    Flour tortilla filled with cheddar cheese, jalapeños, bell peppers, onions, and olives

  • Mexican Pizza US$13.95

    A large flour tortilla covered with refired beans, shredded beef, melted cheddar cheese, and garnished with onions, green peppers, and olives.

  • Quesadilla El Chino US$13.80

    Two flour tortillas(Flat), layered on top of lettuce with melted cheddar cheese, stripes of milld california chiles, spinach and topped with guacamole.

  • Nachos W/Beans US$11.95

    In house made chips topped with refried beans, cheddar cheese and jalapeños.

Dinner Specials 6 dishes

  • Chile Verde Buritto US$18.95

    Chile verde burrito with salsa verde on top, served with rice and beans.

  • Shrimp And Mushroom Enchilada US$19.95

    Flour shrimp and mushroom quesadilla served with rice and beans.

  • Mushroom Enchilada US$17.95

    Mushroom enchilada with ranchera salsa and sour cream on top, served with rice and beans.

  • Two Fish Tacos US$19.95

    Two fish tacos covered with cabbage, avocado slides and salsa fresca, served with rice and beans.

  • Mushroom Quesadilla US$16.95

    Traditional quesadilla stuffed with mushrooms served with rice and beans.

  • Two Sopes US$18.95

    Two Sopes served with rice and beans

Breakfast 16 dishes

  • Chilaquiles Con Huevos US$15.50

  • Denver Omelette US$14.95

  • Mexican Breakfast Burrito US$11.50

    Mexican style burrito with you choice of meat Machaca( Spiced shredded beef) or chorizo with scrambled eggs, and onion salsa

  • Breakfast Burrito US$13.50

    Burrito stuffed with your choice of meat, scrambled eggs, and hashbrowns

  • Machaca Con Huevos US$16.50

    Sautéed shredded beef scrambled with eggs, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

  • Chile Omelette US$15.00

  • Huevos Rancheros US$16.00

    A crisp tortilla with two fried eggs, topped with salsa ranchera. served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

  • Mushroom Omelette US$14.95

    Served with hashbrown or country, toast and jelly.

  • Spanish Omelette US$14.95

    Served with hashbrown, toast and jelly.

  • Mexican Style Scrambled Eggs US$15.00

  • Nopalitos Con Huevos US$15.00

    Tender cactus spears, scrambled with eggs, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

  • Cheese Omelette US$14.95

    Served with hashbrowns,toast and jelly

  • Steak & Eggs US$22.00

    Served with hash browns or country patatoes, toast and jelly.

  • Traditional American Breakfast US$14.00

    One egg cook to your liking, hashbrowns & toast, served with your choice of meat. Bacon / Sausage / Ham

  • Chorizo Con Huevos US$16.50

  • Ham Omelette US$15.50

El Chino Combos 15 dishes

  • #12 Tamale & Relleno US$18.95

    Ground corn meal filled with pork, steamed till tender, then smothered with enchilada red sauce. A mild chile stuffed with cheddar cheese dipped in egg batter and grilled. Served with rice & beans.

  • #1 Enchilada US$14.00

    One corn tortilla wrapped around your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or cheese.

  • #14 Enchilada, Relleno & Taco US$21.95

  • #13 Enchilada, Tamale & Taco US$21.95

  • #5 Burrito US$14.95

    Traditional burrito with your choice of carnitas (Pork), shredded beed, or shredded chicken. Includes onions and red hot sauce. Served with a side of rice & beans

  • #8 Enchilada & Taco US$18.95

    One corn tortilla wrapped around your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or cheese. One crisp corn tortilla with your choice of chicken, shredded beef with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served with rice & beans.

  • #15 Enchilada, Tostada & Tamale US$21.95

  • #10 Enchilada & Tamale US$18.95

    One corn tortilla wrapped around your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or cheese. Ground corn meal filled with pork, steamed till tender, then smothered with enchilada red sauce. Served with rice & beans.

  • #9 Two Cheese Enchiladas US$18.95

    Two corn tortilla wrapped around your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or cheese. Served with rice & beans.

  • #6 Taquitos US$15.95

    Two fried corn taquitos filled with shredded beef and topped with guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice & beans

  • #3 Tamale US$13.95

    Ground corn meal filled with pork, steamed till tender, then smothered with enchilada red sauce.

  • #2 Taco US$12.95

    Crisp corn tortilla with your choice of chicken, shredded beef with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes

  • #7 Tostada Rice & Beans US$15.95

    Tostada topped with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and a mild red sauce. Served with a side of rice & beans.

  • #11 Enchilada & Relleno US$18.95

    One corn tortilla wrapped around your choice of shredded beef, chicken, steak, or cheese. A mild chile stuffed with cheddar cheese dipped in egg batter and grilled. Served with rice & beans.

  • #4 Relleno US$14.95

    A mild chile stuffed with cheddar cheese dipped in egg batter and grilled. Served with rice & beans.

Chips & Salsa 9 dishes

  • Salsa 12oz US$5.18

  • Half Bag #6 US$5.75

  • Half Bag #4 US$2.30

  • Salsa 32oz US$10.35

  • Full Bag #12 US$11.50

  • Full Bag #6 US$9.20

  • Salsa 8oz US$3.45

  • Full Bag #4 US$4.60

  • Salsa 16oz US$6.33

Lunch Specials 12 dishes

  • Enchilada Verde - Rice & Beans US$13.95

  • Beef Enchilada - Rice & Beans US$12.95

  • Chile Relleno - Rice & Beans US$12.95

  • Avocado & Chicken Salad US$13.95

    Tossed lightly with mayonnaise, diced pieces of chicken, slices of avocado, tomatoes, olives, onions, bell peppers, and shredded jack & cheddar cheese on top.

  • Tamale-Rice & Beans US$12.95

  • Enchilada And Salad US$12.95

    Cheese enchilada served with a side house salad

  • Carne Asada Burrito - Rice & Beans US$15.95

  • Cheese Enchilada - Rice & Beans US$12.95

  • Two Taquitos - Rice & Beans US$13.95

  • Mexican Pizza US$12.95

    A large flour tortilla covered with refired beans, shredded beef, melted cheddar cheese, and garnished with onions, green peppers, and olives.

  • Avocado & Grilled Chicken Salad US$14.95

    Grilled chicken with slices of avocado and tomato over a bed of mixed green lettuce, carrots, red cabbage and red bell peppers.

  • Crunchy Taco - Rice & Beans US$12.95

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