El Chilaquil Menu

Introducing the menu at El Chilaquil, a must-visit culinary gem located at 3711 W Columbus Ave, Chicago. This vibrant eatery offers a delightful range of authentic Mexican dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. With customer favorites like

shrimp enchiladas, pollo con mole, and chicharron ranchero, you’re guaranteed a satisfying experience.

The generous portions come with complimentary chips and house-made salsa, elevating your meal to new heights. Guests rave about the refreshing aguas frescas and the explosive flavors in dishes like pozole and quesabirrias. The welcoming atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating, enhances the dining experience, making it an ideal spot for both quick bites and leisurely meals.

El Chilaquil promises not just great food but also outstanding service, creating a perfect balance for an exceptional dining adventure in Chicago!

Bebidas / Drinks

Soda De Lata / Can Soda

US$1.50

Soda De Botella / Bottled Soda

US$2.89

Licuados / Milkshakes

Chocolate, platano, fresa. / Chocolate, banana, strawberry.

US$4.89

Cafe De Olla

US$3.25

Agua De Botella / Bottled Water

US$1.00

Cafe / Coffee

US$2.25

Aguas Frescas / Fresh Flavored Water

Horchata, jamaica, tamarindo. / Rice water, hibiscus, tamarind.

US$2.50

Caldo De Pescado / Fish Soup

US$15.00

Birria

US$15.00

Caldo 7 Mares / Mixed Seafood Soup

US$21.00

Caldo De Camaron / Shrimp Soup

US$17.00

Carne En Su Jugo / Meat In Your Juice

Nuestra mezcla especial de carne de res, frijoles cocinados en su propio jugo, perfectamente sazonados y servidos con cebollas frescas, cilantro, aguacate, rabanos y chile de arbol asado. / our special blend of beef, beans cooked in its own juices, perfectly seasoned & served with fresh onions, cilantro, avocado, radishes & grilled chile de arbol.

US$15.99

Pozole

US$13.00

Caldo De Res / Beef Soup

US$14.99

Menudo / Tripe Soup

US$13.00

Caldo De Pollo / Chicken Soup

US$13.99

Caldos / Soups

Aguas y Jugos Naturales / Natural Waters & Juices

Hercules

US$6.99

Naranja / Orange

US$6.99

Fresa / Strawberry

US$4.00

Sandia / Watermelon

US$4.00

Verdes / Greens

US$6.99

Zanahoria / Carrot

US$6.99

Pina / Pineapple

US$4.00

Limon / Lime

US$4.00

Naranja & Zanahoria / Orange & Carrot

US$6.99

Guayaba / Guava

US$4.00

Betabel / Beet

US$6.99

Mango

US$4.00

Melon

US$4.00

Coco / Coconut

US$4.00

Picadillo / Ground Beef Tostadas

US$4.75

Pastor/ Marinated Pork Tostadas

US$4.75

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Tostadas

US$4.75

Asada / Steak Tostadas

US$5.50

Vegetariano / Veggie Tostadas

US$4.75

Pastor/ Marinated Pork Tostada

US$4.75

Vegetariano / Veggie Tostada

US$4.75

Asada / Steak Tostada

US$5.50

Picadillo / Ground Beef Tostada

US$4.75

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Tostada

US$4.75

Tostadas

Aperitivos / Appetizers

Papas Locas / Fries

Papas fritas con queso amarillo, bistec, guacamole. Crema agria, jalapenos, cebolla, cilantro, tomate. / French fries with yellow cheese, steak, guacamole. Sour cream, jalapenos, onion, cilantro, tomato.

US$11.50

Nuggets De Pollo / Chicken Nuggets

US$6.99

Queso Fundido Con Chorizo / Melted Cheese With Mexican Sausage

US$8.50

Nachos Kevin

Carne, queso, guacamole, crema agria y jalapeno. / Meat, cheese, guacamole, sour cream & jalapeno.

US$10.50

Nachos Pau

Queso blanco o amarillo, guacamole. Crema agria, frijoles y jalapeno. / White or yellow cheese, guacamole. Sour cream, beans & jalapeno.

US$8.99

Papas Fritas / French Fries

US$4.99

Frijoles Chorizo / Beans With Mexican Sausage

US$11.00

Nachos Chilaquil

12 nachos con salsa ranchera, queso, sour cream, aguacate. / 12 nachos with ranchera sauce, cheese, sour cream, avocado.

US$10.00

Enchiladas Lupita

Tres tortillas de maiz enrolladas cubiertas con salsa de chile ancho, rellenas con queso fresco y cebolla. / Three rolled corn tortillas covered with chile ancho sauce, filled with fresh cheese & onion.

US$10.00

Frijoles Rancheros / Beans Ranchero Style

US$10.00

Guacamole

US$8.00

Queso Panela / Panela Cheese

US$11.99

Pastor / Marinated Pork Taco

US$3.99

Vegetariano / Veggie Taco

US$3.50

Cecina / Dried Meat Taco

US$4.50

Hongos / Mushrooms Taco

US$3.50

Cabeza / Head Taco

US$4.50

Lengua / Tongue Taco

US$4.50

Chorizo / Mexican Sausage Taco

US$3.99

Chicharron / Pork Rinds Taco

US$3.99

Birria Taco

US$3.99

Chile Relleno / Stuffed Pepper Taco

US$3.99

Picadillo / Ground Beef Taco

US$3.99

Taco De Ensalada / Taco Salad

Bistec, cerdo adobado, pollo a la parrilla o deshebrado, carne molida, chorizo mexicano con arroz, frijoles, lechuga, tomate, queso, crema agria y guacamole. / Steak, marinated pork, chicken grilled or shredded, ground beef, Mexican sausage with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream & guacamole.

US$10.00

Cena De Taco / Taco Dinner

3 tacos, arroz y frijoles. / 3 tacos, rice & beans.

US$12.50

Barbacoa / Steamed Beef Taco

US$4.50

Asada / Steak Taco

US$3.99

Tripa / Intestines Taco

US$4.50

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Taco

US$3.99

Cena De Taco / Taco Dinner Taco

3 tacos, arroz y frijoles. / 3 tacos, rice & beans.

US$12.50

Taco De Ensalada / Taco Salad Taco

Bistec, cerdo adobado, pollo a la parrilla o deshebrado, carne molida, chorizo mexicano con arroz, frijoles, lechuga, tomate, queso, crema agria y guacamole. / Steak, marinated pork, chicken grilled or shredded, ground beef, Mexican sausage with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream & guacamole.

US$10.00

Tacos

Desayunos / Breakfast

Chilaquil Especial / Special Chilaquiles

2 huevos estrellados y filete de falda. / 2 sunny side up eggs & skirt steak.

US$17.99

Chilaquiles Verdes / Chilaquiles Green Sauce.

US$9.99

Huevos Con Jamon / Eggs With Ham

US$8.50

Huevos Con Chorizo / Eggs With Mexican Sausage

US$8.50

Chilaquiles Rancheros / Chilaquiles Ranchero Style.

US$9.99

Huevos Con Tocino / Eggs With Bacon

US$8.50

Chilaquiles De Mole Poblano

mole sauce and rice and beans

US$9.99

Machacado

Carne seca con huevos revueltos con ensalada, lechuga, tomate, cilantro y cebolla. / Dried meat with scrambled eggs with salad, lettuce, tomato, cilantro & onion.

US$12.00

Extra Huevo O Bistec / Extra Egg Or Steak

US$3.00

Chilaquiles De Chile De Arbol / Chilaquiles From Chile De Arbol

US$9.99

Chilaquiles Rojos / Chilaquiles Red Sauce.

US$9.99

Huevos A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Eggs

US$8.50

Huevos Albanil

Con salsa ranchera y queso panela. / With ranchera sauce and panela cheese.

US$8.50

Huevos Rancheros

US$8.50

Huevos Poblanos / Poblanos Eggs

US$8.50

Omelette Pollo O A La Mexicana / Chicken Or A La Mexicana Style Omelette.

US$10.00

Huevos Bistec O Chuleta / Eggs With Steak Or Pork Chop

US$13.00

Huevos Divorciados

2 eggs, 1 with green sauce, 1 with red sauce with chilaquiles in steak sauce.

US$10.99

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Sope

US$4.75

Chicharron Prensado / Pressed Pork Rinds Sope

US$4.75

Pastor/ Marinated Pork Sope

US$4.75

Asada / Steak Sope

US$5.50

Vegetariano / Veggie Sope

US$4.75

Picadillo / Ground Beef Sope

US$4.75

Sopes

Postres / Dessert

Pastel 3 Leches / 3 Leches Cake

US$5.00

Churros

US$2.00

2 Piezas Churros / 2 Pcs Churros

Con helado de vainilla, sirope de chocolate y nata montada. / With vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup & whip cream.

US$6.00

Huachinango / Red Snapper

Huachinango entero, servido con ensalada de papa. / Whole red snapper, served with potato salad.

US$24.99

Mojarra Frita / Fried Tilapia

Pescado mojarra entero, servido con ensalada de papa. / Whole mojarra fish, served with potato salad.

US$13.99

Langostino / Prawn

Langostinos bien sazonados sin receta especial. / Prawns well seasoned with out special recipe.

US$25.99

Coctel De Camaron / Shrimp Cocktail

US$15.99

Enchiladas De Camaron Suizas / Swiss Shrimp Enchiladas

Enchiladas de camaron en salsa verde con arroz blanco y ensalada. / Shrimp enchiladas in green sauce with white rice & salad.

US$12.99

Mojarra Al Gusto / Tilapia To Taste

Pescado entero en mojarra, frito y cubierto con la salsa que elijas, a la diabla, mojo de ajo o veracruzano, servido con ensalada de papa. / Whole mojarra fish, fried & topped with your choice of sauce, a la diabla, mojo de ajo, or veracruzano, served with potato salad.

US$14.99

Camarones Al Gusto / Shrimp To Taste

Camarones a su eleccion de estilo a la plancha a la diabla, mojo de ajo o veracruzano. / Shrimp your style choice of a la plancha a la diabla, mojo de ajo, or veracruzano.

US$14.99

Fajitas De Camaron / Shrimp Fajitas

Camarones al ajillo asados con cebollas, tomates, pimientos verdes, servidos con arroz y guacamole. / Grilled garlic shrimp with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, served with rice & guacamole.

US$19.00

Camarones Cucaracha / Shrimp In Buttery Hot Sauce

Nuestra receta muy especial de camarones, bien sazonados con nuestra salsa especial adornada con pepino, naranjas y tomates frescos. / Our very special shrimp recipe, well seasoned with our special sauce garnished with cucumber, oranges & fresh tomatoes.

US$24.00

Huachinango Al Gusto / Red Snapper To Taste

Pargo rojo entero, frito y cubierto con su eleccion de salsa, a la diabla, mojo de ajo o veracruzano, servido con ensalada de papa. / Whole red snapper, fried & topped with your choice of sauce, a la diabla, mojo de ajo, or veracruzano, served with potato salad.

US$25.99

Delicias del Mar / Seafood

Quesadillas

Quesadilla De Cena / Quesabirria Dinner

2 quesabirrias, arroz, frijoles, cilantro, cebolla y 4 oz de caldo. / 2 quesabirrias, rice, beans, cilantro, onion & 4 oz broth.

US$13.50

Quesabirria Sola

Cilantro, cebolla y 4 oz de caldo. / Cilantro, onion & 4 oz broth.

US$3.99

Quesadilla Carne Sola / Quesadilla Meat Only

US$3.99

Quesadilla Carne Dinner / Quesadilla Meat Dinner

3 quesadillas con carne, arroz y frijoles. / 3 quesadillas with meat, rice & beans.

US$12.50

Quesadilla Cheese Dinner

3 quesadillas with cheese rice & beans.

US$8.50

Quesadilla Sola / Quesadilla Cheese Only

US$2.99

Plato De Quesabirria / Quesabirria Plate

2 quesabirrias, cebolla, cilantro y 4 oz de caldo. / 2 quesabirrias, cebolla, cilantro & 4 oz broth.

US$11.99

Quesabirria Dinner

2 quesabirrias, arroz, frijoles, cilantro, cebolla y 4 oz de caldo. / 2 quesabirrias, rice, beans, cilantro, onion & 4 oz broth.

US$13.50

Enchiladas Suizas Verdes, Rojas, Mole / Green, Red, Mole Swiss Enchiladas

Tortillas banadas y enrolladas en salsa verde, roja o mole rellenas de pollo asado o deshebrado, bistec, camarones o carne molida. Cubierto con queso derretido. / Tortillas dipped and rolled up in green, red or mole sauce stuffed with chicken grilled or shredded, steak, shrimp or ground beef. Topped with melted cheese.

US$12.99

Flautas (2) Pollo O Picadillo / Chicken Or Ground Beef Flautas (2)

Tortillas grandes de harina de maiz rellenas con carne molida sazonada o pollo asado frito y cubierto con nuestra salsa especial de la casa, servidas con guacamole y crema agria. / Large flour corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef or chicken grilled deep fried & topped with our special house salsa, served with guacamole, sour cream.

US$13.00

Enchiladas Suizas De Mole / Mole Swiss Enchiladas

Tortillas banadas y enrolladas en mole rellenas de pollo asado o desmenuzado, bistec, camarones o carne molida, cubiertas con queso derretido. / Tortillas dipped and rolled up in mole sauce stuffed with chicken grilled or shredded, steak, shrimp or ground beef, topped with melted cheese.

US$12.99

Bistec A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Steak

Bistec a la parrilla, cebolla, tomate. Pimientos. / Grilled steak, onions, tomato. Peppers.

US$17.00

Flautas (5) Queso Panela / Panela Cheese Flautas (5)

Tortillas de maiz rellenas con queso panela fritas y cubiertas con nuestra salsa especial de la casa, servidas con queso fresco, crema agria y guacamole. / Corn tortillas filled with panela cheese deep fried & topped with our special house salsa, served with fresco cheese, sour cream, guacamole.

US$11.25

Fajitas De Res / Beef Fajita

Tiras de bistec a la parrilla con cebollas, pimientos verdes, tomates, servido con frijoles y guacamole. / Steak strips grilled with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, served with beans & guacamole.

US$22.00

Combinacion / Combination

Taco de carne molida, una tostada, una enchilada y una flauta. / Ground beef taco, one tostada, one enchilada & one flauta.

US$10.50

Bistec Ranchero / Ranch Style Steak

Jugosos trozos de bistec ribeye banados en nuestra salsa ranchera. / Juicy pieces of ribeye steak smothered in our salsa ranchera.

US$14.99

Bistec Lomo De Arbol / Tree Loin Steak

ribeye guiso encebollado, en salsa picante de chile de arbol. / ribeye steak stew with onions, in a spicy chile de Arbol sauce.

US$16.50

Cecina / Salted Steak

2 piezas de cecina de carne, arroz, frijoles, pico de gallo. / 2 pieces of cecina meat, rice, beans, pico de gallo.

US$17.00

Chuletas De Puerco Asada O A La Mexicana / Pork Chops, Grilled Or A La Mexicana Style

US$14.99

Milanesa De Res / Breaded Beef

US$14.99

Tacos Rancheros / Ranch Style Tacos

2 piezas de cecina de carne, arroz, frijoles, pico de gallo. / 3 tenderloin tacos on flour tortillas with onion, pepper, tomato, cheese & salad.

US$14.99

Milanesa De Pollo / Breaded Chicken

Breaded chicken.

US$13.99

Tampiquena

Bistec a la plancha, 1 enchilada roja rellena de queso, ensalada. / Grilled steak, 1 red enchilada stuffed with cheese, salad.

US$26.00

El Machito

Bistec, cebolla, enchilada roja, pimiento asado, guacamole. / Steak, onion, red enchilada, grilled pepper, guacamole.

US$25.00

Chiles Rellenos De Queso / Stuffed Peppers With Cheese

US$10.50

Carne Asada Abierta / Open Carne Asada

Bistec de falda premium a la parrilla, cebolla, papas, guacamole. / Grilled premium skirt steak, onion, potatoes, guacamole.

US$25.00

Chiles Rellenos De Picadillo

Stuffed peppers with ground beef.

US$10.50

Chicharron Ranchero

Pork rinds in ranchera sauce.

US$13.00

Especial Cazuela / Special Casserole

US$16.50

Especial Cazuelas / Special Casserole

Chile poblano, queso panela, salsa de tomate, cebolla, jalapeno. / Poblano pepper, panela cheese, tomato sauce, onion, jalapeno.

US$14.99

Pollo Con Mole Poblano / Chicken With Mole Poblano

Medio pollo cubierto con nuestra receta especial de mole de la casa. / Half chicken covered in our special house mole recipe.

US$15.50

Pechuga Tampiquena / Tampiquena Chicken Breast

Filete de pechuga de pollo fresco, tierno y jugoso, servido con una enchilada de mole casera con queso Colby, ensalada. / Fresh tender juicy chicken breast fillet served with one house-made mole enchilada with Colby cheese, salad.

US$15.99

Lengua En Salsa Verde O Ranchera / Tongue In Green Or Ranchera Sauce

US$15.99

Machito El Chilaquil

6 camarones al mojo de ajo, bistec, cebolla, enchilada roja, pimiento asado, guacamole. / 6 shrimps mojo de ajo style, steak, onion, red enchilada, grilled pepper, guacamole.

US$33.00

Pollo Ranchero / Ranch Style Chicken

Jugosas piezas de pollo a la parrilla o deshebradas banadas en nuestra salsa ranchera. / Juicy pieces of chicken grilled or shredded smothered in our salsa ranchera.

US$14.50

Fajitas De Pollo / Chicken Fajitas

Tiras de pechuga de pollo a la plancha con cebolla. Pimientos verdes, tomates, servido con frijoles y guacamole. / Chicken breast strips grilled with onions. Green peppers, tomatoes, served with beans & guacamole.

US$17.99

Ensalada Rodriguez / Rodriguez Salad

Ensalada con pollo a la parrilla, jamon, lechuga, tomate, zanahoria, pepino, aguacate, cebolla morada y limon. / Salad with grilled chicken, ham, lettuce, tomato, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, purple onion & lemon.

US$12.99

Fajitas Mixtas / Mixed Fajitas

Filete, pollo, camarones con cebolla, pimientos verdes. Tomates, servido con frijoles y guacamole. / Steak, chicken, shrimp with onions, green peppers. Tomatoes, served with beans & guacamole.

US$24.99

Carne En Su Jugo / Meat In Your Juice

Nuestra mezcla especial de carne de res, frijoles cocinados en su propio jugo, perfectamente sazonados y servidos con cebollas frescas, cilantro, aguacate, rabanos y chile de arbol asado. / Our special blend of beef, beans cooked in its own juices, perfectly seasoned & served with fresh onions, cilantro, avocado, radishes & grilled chile de Arbol.

US$15.99

Asada De Puerco En Salsa Verde O Roja / Grilled Pork In Green Or Red Sauce

US$13.00

Platillos / Plates

Consome Birria / Broth for Dip Birria

4 Oz

US$1.50

16 Oz

US$2.00

32 Oz

US$4.00

Chicharron Prensado / Pressed Pork Rinds Gordita

US$5.00

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Gordita

US$5.00

Picadillo / Ground Beef Gordita

US$5.00

Pastor / Marinated Pork Gordita

US$5.00

Vegetariano / Veggie Gordita

US$5.00

Pancita / Tripe Meat Gordita

Cebolla, tomate y jalapenos. / Onion, tomato & jalapenos.

US$5.00

Rajas Con Queso / Pepper Slices With Cheese Gordita

US$5.00

Asada / Steak Gordita

US$5.99

Vegetariano / Veggie Gorditas

US$5.00

Rajas Con Queso / Pepper Slices With Cheese Gorditas

US$5.00

Picadillo / Ground Beef Gorditas

US$5.00

Pastor / Marinated Pork Gorditas

US$5.00

Chicharron Prensado / Pressed Pork Rinds Gorditas

US$5.00

Asada / Steak Gorditas

US$5.99

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Gorditas

US$5.00

Pancita / Tripe Meat Gorditas

Cebolla, tomate y jalapenos. / Onion, tomato & jalapenos.

US$5.00

Gorditas

Burritos

Chorizo / Mexican Sausage Burrito

US$8.99

Vegetariano / Veggie Burrito

US$7.99

Pastor / Marinated Pork Burrito

US$8.99

Cabeza / Head Burrito

US$10.99

Cena / Dinner Burrito

US$12.00

Picadillo / Ground Beef Burrito

US$8.99

Lengua / Tongue Burrito

US$12.00

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Burrito

US$8.99

Chimichanga De Cena / Chimichanga Dinner Burrito

Su eleccion de carne o camarones. / Your choice of meat or shrimp.

US$12.00

Chicharron / Pork Rinds Burrito

US$8.99

Asada / Steak Burrito

US$9.99

Chimichanga De Cena / Chimichanga Dinner

Su eleccion de carne o camarones. / Your choice of meat or shrimp.

US$12.00

Menudo / Tripe Soup

US$13.00

Libra De Birria / Pound Of Birria

US$15.00

Pozole / Pork Soup

US$12.00

Fin De Semana / Weekends Only

Acompanantes & Extras / Sides & Extras

Carne Extra / Extra Meat

US$3.00

Elote / Corn

Mayonesa, chile en polvo, mantequilla y queso. / Mayonnaise, chile powder, butter & cheese.

US$3.50

Frijoles / Beans

US$3.00

Orden Aguacate 1/2 / 1/2 Avocado

US$2.00

Pico De Gallo

US$2.75

Chiles Asados / Grilled Peppers

US$2.50

Arroz / Rice

US$3.00

1 Flauta

Pollo o carne./ Chicken or beef.

US$3.00

Chips & Salsa

US$6.00

Cebollitas / Grilled Onions

US$3.00

Chips

US$2.75

Zanahoria / Carrot

US$1.00

Crema, Queso, Aguacate, Limon O Salsa / Sour Cream, Cheese, Avocado, Lime Or Salsa

Cada uno. / Each.

US$0.50

Hamburguesa / Hamburger Torta

US$8.99

Asada / Steak Torta

US$9.99

Vegetariano / Veggie Torta

US$7.99

Cena / Dinner Torta

US$11.50

Pollo / Chicken Grilled Or Shredded Torta

US$8.99

Cabeza / Head Torta

US$10.99

Chicharron / Pork Rinds Torta

US$8.99

Jamon / Ham Torta

US$8.99

Milanesa De Pollo / Breaded Chicken Torta

US$9.99

Cubana / Cuban Torta

US$12.95

Chorizo / Mexican Sausage Torta

US$9.99

Pastor / Marinated Pork Torta

US$8.99

Milanesa De Res / Breaded Steak Torta

US$9.99

Tortas