El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 Menu

El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is a vibrant Mexican eatery located in Chicago, IL. This restaurant offers a variety of mouthwatering dishes that cater to diverse tastes, including traditional breakfast options like Huevos Rancheros and Huevos a la Mexicana. Their Chilaquiles Solos and Chilaquiles con Huevo are must-tries for a flavorful experience. The Platillos section boasts dishes like Bistec a la Mexicana and Bistec Ranchero, showcasing rich Mexican flavors and spices.

Customers rave about the friendly staff, affordable prices, and comfortable atmosphere at El Taconazo. Reviews highlight the quality of dishes like carne asada, quesabirria tacos, and burritos. The clean restaurant, quick service, and convenient location make this spot a go-to for delicious Mexican cuisine. Whether you're a local or just passing through, a visit to El Taconazo is sure to leave you craving more.

Desayunos

Huevos Rancheros / Ranchero Style Eggs

Ranchero style eggs. Fried eggs served on crispy tortillas and topped with fresh cheese and ranchera sauce. Served with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas.

$11.00

Huevos a la Mexicana / Scrambled Mexican Style Eggs

Scrambled Mexican style eggs mixed with tomato, onion, and jalapeo. Served with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas.

$11.00

Huevos con Chorizo / Eggs with Mexican Sausage

Scrambled eggs mixed with fresh Mexican chorizo, a classic and hearty breakfast dish. Served with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas.

$11.00

Huevos con Jamn / Eggs with Ham

Scrambled eggs mixed with diced ham. Served with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas.

$11.00

Huevos Estrellados / Sunny Side Up Eggs

Sunny side up eggs served with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas.

$11.00

Chilaquiles Solos / Plain Chilaquiles

Crispy tortilla chips marinated in your choice of salsa roja/red sauce or salsa verde/green sauce topped with melted cheese. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$11.00

Chilaquiles con Huevo / Chilaquiles with Egg

Chilaquiles with egg. Your choice of salsa verde/green sauce or salsa roja/red sauce. Topped with a freshly cooked egg. and served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$14.30

Chilaquiles con Carne / Meat Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles topped with carne asada and your choice of salsa roja/red sauce or salsa verde/green sauce. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$15.40

Chilaquiles con Huevo y Carne / Chilaquiles with Egg & Meat

Corn tortilla chips marinated in your choice of salsa roja/red sauce or salsa verde/green sauce, topped with melted cheese, carne asada, and scrambled eggs. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$18.70

Chilaquiles Rojos y Verdes

Platillos

Bistec a la Mexicana / Mexican-Style Steak Stew

Bistec a la Mexicana is a flavorful Mexican-style beef stew that cooks on low heat with tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, and Mexican herbs and spices. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$18.70

Bistec Ranchero / Ranchero Style Steak Stew

Bistec Ranchero consists of tender beef and roasted poblano pepper stewed in a thick, rich tomato sauce. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$18.70

Guisado de Lengua / Beef Tongue Stew

Tender beef tongue marinated in a rich and hearty stew of vegetables. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$18.70

Costillas en Salsa Verde / Spare Rib in Green Sauce

Costillas en salsa verde is a hearty Mexican dish made of tender and juicy pork ribs simmered in a delicious green tomatillo sauce. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$15.40

Guisado de Chicharron / Pork Skin in Green Sauce

Pork skin deep fried and simmered in a tomatillo and green chile sauce. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$11.00

Carne Asada / Grilled Tender Skirt Steak

Tender skirt steak marinated in garlic, jalapeo, cilantro, lime juice, and spices. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$24.20

Tampiquea / Mexican Style Skirt Steak

Skirt steak seasoned with salt and pepper, grilled, and topped with caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and plenty of cheese before being broiled to bubbly perfection. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$24.20

Chiles Rellenos / Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Poblano peppers stuffed with Muenster queso/cheese, coated in fluffy egg batter and fried to perfection. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$14.30

Higado Encebollado / Liver in Onions

A delicious and traditional dish of seasoned, grilled beef liver and sauted onions. Served with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$11.00

Fajitas de Pollo / Chicken Fajitas

Seasoned grilled chicken breast sliced and served with grilled onions and peppers. Comes with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$14.30

Fajitas de Res / Steak Fajitas

Seasoned steak sliced and served with grilled onions and peppers. Comes with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$17.60

Fajitas de Camaron / Shrimp Fajitas

Seasoned shrimp sauted and served with grilled onions and peppers. Comes with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$17.60

Fajitas Mixtas / Mixed Fajitas

Seasoned mixed seafood and meat served with grilled onions and peppers. Comes with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and 5 tortillas.

$19.80

Flautas de Pollo y Desebrada / Chicken & Shredded Beef Flauta

Fresh tortillas filled with shredded chicken and beef. Rolled and fried to perfection. Served with complimentary side of rice, beans, and extra tortillas.

$12.10

Enchiladas Rojas y Verdes Asada / Red & Green Enchiladas

Authentic dish featuring slow cooked carne asada, wrapped up in tortillas, and smothered in salsa verde & salsa roja and fresh cheese. Served with complimentary side of rice, beans, and extra tortillas.

$16.50

Enchiladas Al Gusto / Enchiladas Your Way

Homemade enchiladas customized with your choice of protein, covered in queso/cheese, and topped with either salsa verde/green sauce or salsa roja/red sauce. Comes with a complimentary side of rice, beans, and extra tortillas.

$12.10

Asada Nachos / Steak Nachos

Homemade tortilla chips covered in fresh cheese and steak grilled to perfection. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$18.70

Lengua Nachos / Beef Tongue Nachos

Crispy homemade tortilla chips piled high with smooth, melted cheese and slow-cooked beef tongue, seasoned with savory spices for an unforgettable flavor. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$18.70

Tripa Nachos / Beef Tripa Nachos

Homemade tortilla chips covered in gooey cheese and crispy, seasoned beef tripe, grilled to a golden perfection. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$18.70

Lomo Nachos / Pork Loin Nachos

Golden homemade tortilla chips topped with rich cheese and marinated, grilled pork loin, creating a perfect balance of tender and juicy flavor. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$18.70

Al Pastor Nachos / Pork Nachos

Homemade tortilla chips topped with melt-in-your-mouth cheese and tender marinated pork, grilled to perfection with a sweet and smoky adobo flavor. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans

$15.40

Pollo Nachos / Chicken Nachos

Homemade tortilla chips smothered in melty cheese and seasoned, grilled chicken breast, offering a light yet satisfying bite. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$15.40

Picadillo Nachos / Ground Beef Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips generously covered with cheese and seasoned ground beef, mixed with potatoes, carrots, and peas for a sweet and savory twist. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$15.40

Chorizo Nachos / Mexican Sausage Nachos

Homemade tortilla chips piled with melted cheese and spiced chorizo sausage, creating a rich and flavorful combination. Served with a complimentary side of rice and beans.

$15.40

Nachos

Gorditas

Asada Gorditas

$8.25

Pastor Gorditas

$8.25

Tripa Gorditas

$8.25

Birria Gorditas

$8.25

Chile Relleno Gorditas

$8.25

Rajas Gorditas

$6.60

Nopales Gorditas

$6.60

Picadillo Gorditas

$6.60

Chorizo Gorditas

$6.60

Pollo Gorditas

$6.60

Suadero Gorditas

$6.60

Higado Gorditas

$6.60

Papas Gorditas

$6.60

Chicharon Gorditas

$6.60

Asada Taco

$4.40

Lomo Taco

$4.40

Tripa Taco

$4.40

Birria Taco

$4.40

Chile Relleno Taco

$4.40

Lengua Taco

$4.68

Barbacoa Taco

$4.07

Pollo Taco

$4.07

Suadero Taco

$4.07

Picadillo Taco

$4.07

Chorizo Taco

$4.07

Higado Taco

$4.07

Pastor Taco

$4.07

Carnitas Taco

$4.07

Tacos

Tortas

Asada Torta

$9.35

Lomo Torta

$9.35

Tripa Torta

$9.35

Birria Torta

$9.35

Chile Relleno Torta

$9.35

Milanesa de Pollo Torta

$9.35

Milanesa de Res Torta

$9.35

Pastor Torta

$9.35

Jamon Torta

$9.35

Chorizo Torta

$9.35

Huevo Torta

$9.90

Lengua Torta

$9.90

Asada Burrito

$14.30

Asada Burrito Suizo

$16.50

Pastor Burrito

$12.10

Pastor Burrito Suizo

$14.30

Pollo Burrito

$12.10

Pollo Burrito Suizo

$14.30

Picadillo Burrito

$12.10

Picadillo Burrito Suizo

$14.30

Lengua Burrito

$16.50

Lengua Burrito Suizo

$18.70

Burritos

Caldos

Camaron Caldo

$16.50

Res Caldo

$17.60

Pescado Caldo

$16.50

Menudo Caldo

$16.50

Pozole Caldo

$16.50

Pollo Caldo

$14.30

Caldo Mixto

$16.50

Cocktel de Camaron Caldo

$14.30

Asada Sopes

$5.50

Lomo Sopes

$5.50

Tripa Sopes

$5.50

Birria Sopes

$5.50

Chicharron Sopes

$5.50

Pastor Sopes

$5.50

Pollo Sopes

$5.50

Chorizo Sopes

$5.50

Higado Sopes

$5.50

Picadillo Sopes

$5.50

Rajas Sopes

$5.50

Nopales Sopes

$5.50

Papa Sopes

$5.50

Lengua Sopes

$5.50

Sopes

3 Taco Dinner

Asada Taco Dinner

Steak.

$15.40

Lengua Taco Dinner

Beef tongue.

$15.40

Tripa Taco Dinner

Beef intestines.

$15.40

Birria Taco Dinner

Steamed beef meat.

$15.40

Lomo Taco Dinner

Rib eye.

$15.40

Chile Relleno Taco Dinner

Stuffed poblano pepper.

$15.40

Pollo Taco Dinner

Chicken.

$14.30

Suadero Taco Dinner

Flank steak.

$14.30

Picadillo Taco Dinner

Ground beef.

$14.30

Chorizo Taco Dinner

Mexican sausage.

$14.30

Higado Taco Dinner

Beef liver.

$14.30

Pastor Taco Dinner

Pork.

$14.30

Carnitas Taco Dinner

Fried pork.

$14.30

Asada Tostada

$7.15

Tripa Tostada

$7.15

Lomo Tostada

$7.15

Birria Tostada

$7.15

Pollo Tostada

$5.50

Pastor Tostada

$5.50

Chorizo Tostada

$5.50

Higado Tostada

$5.50

Carnitas Tostada

$5.50

Suadero Tostada

$5.50

Ceviche Tostada

$5.50

Tostada Lengua

$7.70

Tostadas

Quesadilla a Mano

Asada Quesadilla a Mano

$8.80

Lomo Quesadilla a Mano

$8.80

Tripa Quesadilla a Mano

$8.80

Birria Quesadilla a Mano

$8.80

Pollo Quesadilla a Mano

$6.60

Pastor Quesadilla a Mano

$6.60

Chorizo Quesadilla a Mano

$6.60

Suadero Quesadilla a Mano

$6.60

Carnitas Quesadilla a Mano

$6.60

Asada Quesadilla

$4.95

Lomo Quesadilla

$4.95

Tripa Quesadilla

$4.95

Birria Quesadilla

$4.95

Pollo Quesadilla

$4.95

Pastor Quesadilla

$4.95

Chorizo Quesadilla

$4.95

Suadero Quesadilla

$4.95

Carnitas Quesadilla

$4.95

Solo Queso Quesadilla

$2.48

Quesadilla Regular

Jugos Naturales

Jugos Naturales

All Natural first cold pressed Carrot and Orange juice

$4.40

Lata Soda

$2.20

Botella Soda

$4.40

Cafe

Coffee.

$2.20

Te

Tea.

$2.20

Sodas

Chips

Chip Crema

$5.50

Solo Chips

$2.20

Solo Salsa

$3.30

Solo Crema

$3.30

Chips con Crema y Salsa

$8.80

Aguas Frescas

$4.40

Aguas Frescas

Licuados

Licuados / Milkshakes

$4.40

Orden de Arroz

$3.30

Orden de Frijoles

$3.30

Arroz y Frijoles

$3.30

Papas Fritas

$3.30

Orden de Guacamole

$8.80

Ordenes Extras

Birria

Birria con Conzome

$17.55

Taco de Birria

$4.40

Quesadilla a Mano de Birria

$8.80

Quesadilla Regular de Birria

$4.40

2 Quesadillas con Conzome

$11.00