
Tacos
El Taco Azteca
2151 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
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Full Menu
Appetizers
Guacamole Con Panela
Avocado mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Topped with grilled panela cheese. Served with chips$15.50Guacamole Con Pulpo
Avocado mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper topped with octopus carnitas. Served with chips$15.50Guacamole Con Ribeye
Avocado mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Topped with ribeye carnitas. Served with chips$15.50Guacamole Con Pork Belly
Avocado mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Topped with pork belly carnitas. Served with chips$15.50Guacamole Con Tofu
Avocado mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Topped with tofu al pastor (VG). Served with chips$15.50Sopes Rusticos
(3) sopes: barbacoa (beef brisket), topped with roasted red jalapeno sauce, cilantro, onion, avocado slaw, and radish slices. Cochinita pibil (pulled pork), topped with habanero sauce, pickled red onions, and cilantro. Pollo en mole poblano (chicken with m$14.00Sopes Veganos
(3) sopes: carnitas de hongos (mushroom carnitas), topped with avocado sauce, radish slices and fried-red julienne onions; tofu al pastor, topped with arbol salsa, cilantro, onion and roasted pineapple; and Mexican-style soy meat, topped with smoked chipot$14.00Empanadas De Queso Con Rajas
(2) deep-fried turnovers stuffed with Oaxaca cheese and poblano peppers strips. Served on a bed of black bean sauce, topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, añejo cheese, molcajete sauce, and arugula salad$12.50Empanadas De Camaron
(2) deep-fried tiger shrimp turnovers, topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, avocado sauce, arugula salad, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese$13.50Empanadas De Carnitas De Hongos
(2) deep-fried market mushroom turnovers, topped with avocado sauce, sour cream, cotija cheese, "Cebollitas yucatecas", and fried epazote$12.50Empanadas Yucatecas
(2) deep-fried turnovers made with sweet plantain dough, stuffed with "Cochinita pibil" and chihuahua cheese$12.50Flautas De Cochinita Pibil
(3) deep-fried rolled tacos stuffed with cochinita pibil (pulled pork). Topped with black bean sauce, habanero sauce, sour cream, cotija cheese, arugula salad, and "Cebollitas yucatecas"$13.50Flautas De Vegetales
(3) deep-fried rolled tacos stuffed with seasoned vegetables. Topped with black bean sauce, habanero sauce, sour cream, cotija cheese, and arugula salad. Made vegan upon request$13.50Flautas De Carnitas De Hongos
(3) deep-fried rolled tacos stuffed with mushroom carnitas. Served on a bed of Guerrero-style green mole sauce, topped with avocado sauce, black beans sauce, and Chile de arbol sauce. Garnished with avocado slaw and "Cebollitas yucatecas"$13.50Queso Fundido De Tofu
Cheese fondue made with Oaxaca and chihuahua melted cheeses and tofu al pastor. Served with 2 homemade flour tortillas and red molcajete sauce$12.00Queso Fundido De Camaron
Cheese fondue with shrimp made with the rice of the day topped with avocado slices and molcajete sauce. Served with 2 fresh, handmade flour tortillas$12.00Queso Fundido Con Chorizo
Cheese fondue with homemade Mexican sausage, spanish onions, and jalapeño slices. Made with Oaxaca and chihuahua melted cheeses. Garnished with avocado slices and molcajete sauce. Served with 2 fresh, handmade flour tortillas$12.00Quesadillas Del Campo
(3) farmer's market corn quesadillas made with a buttery saute of farm mushrooms, zucchini blossom, poblano pepper strips, kale, pickled onions, kale, salsa trip and Oaxaca cheese$19.00Guacamole Tradicional
$12.00Nachos
$16.00
Entrees
Carne Asada Estilo Rancho Entree
12 oz broiled premium ribeye steak, fermented with "Pulque" topped with "Chiles toreados." accompanied with green molcajete salsa, queso fresco, avocado slices, and charro beans. "The Chicago department of public health advises that consumption of raw or u$31.00Pollo en Mole Poblano Entree
Grilled chicken thigh served with mole poblano sauce (contains peanuts), topped with sesame and roasted pumpkin seeds. Served with a side of mashed potatoes topped with fried potato strips$22.00Enchiladas Suizas
3 homemade corn tortillas rolled, stuffed with chicken, pork, goat cheese or veggies. Covered with a sauce of your choice; red sauce or green sauce. Topped with fresh cheese, sour cream, cilantro, onions and, arugula salad. Accompanied with mexican rice an$20.00Enchiladas Mis Tres Moles
3 rolled tortillas stuffed with your choice of meat; grilled chicken, seasoned vegetables, or goat cheese. Each one covered with a different mole sauce. The "Mole rojo" sauce puebla style is made with guajillo and ancho chiles, garlic, and a tiny bit of Me$24.50Costillas Al Pastor
Marinated baby pork ribs, served with a pineapple morita salsa and a fresh fruit salad. Accompanied with charbroiled corn on the cob prepared with butter and chili powder$23.50Chiles Rellenos Entree
(2) deep-fried, egg-battered bell peppers stuffed with shredded beef on a bed of a roasted-tomato sauce. Drizzled with asparagus salad, sour cream and goat cheese crumbles$19.00Quesadillas Del Campo
(3) quesadillas made with freshly-made tortillas, farm mushrooms, zucchini blossom, and poblano peppers. Topped with pickled onion and Oaxaca cheese. Served with sauteed kale and spinach and a salsa trio$18.00Cochinita Pibil Entree
Yucatán style pork shank topped with habanero sauce, pickle red onions, and fried plantain. Accompanied with a side of charro beans$22.00Calabacitas Rellenas
Mexican zucchini balls stuffed with seasonal vegetables, topped with goat cheese, and organic purple mashed potatoes. Garnished with arugula salad and morita-tomatillo salsa. Made vegan upon request$19.00Fajitas De Camaron
Shrimp fajitas. Accompanied with rice of the day and refried black beans$22.00Fajitas De Pulpo
Octopus fajitas. Accompanied with rice of the day and refried black beans$22.00Fajitas De Pollo
Chicken fajitas. Accompanied with rice of the day and refried black beans$19.00Fajitas De Res
Ribeye fajitas. Accompanied with rice of the day and refried black beans$19.00Fajitas Veganas
Veggie fajitas. Accompanied with rice of the day and refried black beans$15.00Atun Con Ajonjoli
Sesame-crust, sauteed tuna, served on a bed of an asparagus cream. Accompanied with rice of the day, roasted baby carrots and fried leeks$25.00Aguachile De Marisco
Fresh shrimp marinated in a citrus juice and tossed with red onion julienne, cucumber cubes, cherry tomatoes, mango avocado, and a sweet and sour green salsa$25.00Pulpo a Las Brasas Entree
Charbroiled octopus served with a jalapeño salsa with roasted asparagus and roasted organic potatoes seasoned with fresh herbs, roasted baby carrots$25.00
Tacos
Al Pastor Tacos
(2 tacos) marinated pork topped with arbol chili, pineapple, pico de gallo, and lime wedges$11.50Arabe Tacos
(2 tacos) grilled, Puebla-style Lebanese influenced taco with marinated pork topped with a fresh homemade chipotle salsa served on a homemade flour tortilla$11.50Borracho Tacos
(2 tacos) beer-battered tilapia fish fillet, topped with siracha tart sauce, smoked red cabbage, avocado slice, and sesame seeds$12.50Camaron Tacos
(2 tacos) sauteed tiger shrimp marinated with garlic and chipotle and sauteed with fennel and fried leeks. Topped with an avocado salsa$12.50Asada Tacos
(2 tacos) rib-eye tacos topped with guacamole, grilled panela cheese, mild morita sauce, topped with deep-fried julienne onion$11.50Coca Cola Tacos
Featured on chicago's best tv for best pork and best taco. (2 tacos) marinated with coca-cola and dried peppers, topped with a coca-cola base sauce, avocado slaw, pickled cucumber and jalapeño$11.50Cochinita Pibil Tacos
(2 tacos) yucatan-style pulled pork, cooked for over 4 hours topped with w/habanero salsa & pickled red onion$11.50Lomito Borracho Tacos
(2 tacos) roasted maple creek farms pork tenderloin marinated with pulque and pineapple. Topped with avocado chimichurri and grilled mango salad$11.50Michelada Tacos
(2 tacos) choice rib eye tacos marinated with our special michelada mix ingredients. Topped with habanero salsa, avocado chimichurri, queso fresco and arugula salad$11.50Pollito Frito Tacos
(2 tacos) fried chicken thigh, on a bed of avocado slaw. Topped with a Chile de arbol aioli, arugula salad and queso fresco crumbles$11.50Pollo en Mole Poblano Tacos
(2 tacos) grilled, chicken thigh topped with puebla style mole sauce (contains peanuts), fresh, homemade crispy banana strips, garnished with sesame seeds$11.50Pulpo a Las Brasas Tacos
(2 tacos) grilled octopus sauteed with fennel and kale, topped with our house guacamole and drizzled with a mango habanero salsa$12.50Quesabirria
(2 tacos) chuck roll beef, marinated with toasted, dried chilis, special seasonings, and beer. Then, wrapped with banana leaves and slowly cooked in the oven for 4- 6 hours. Served on your choice of handmade corn or flour tortillas and a side of consomme ($12.00Salmon Tacos
(2 tacos) grilled, Alaskan salmon on a bed of sauteed fennel and kale. Topped with avocado chimichurri, fried leeks, avocado chip and pickled red julienne onion$12.50Birria Tacos
$11.50
Vegeterian/Vegan Tacos
Papas Criollas Tacos
(2 tacos) organic, multi-color, oven- roasted potatoes, marinated with chef Carlos' grandma's secret ingredients, served on a bed of avocado sauce, topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, and garnished with arugula salad and crispy potato strips$10.00Vegetales Tacos
(2 tacos) oven-roasted vegetables, on a bed of guacamole, topped with chipotle hibiscus salsa, and garnished with deep- fried, crispy red onions$10.00Tofu Al Pastor
(2 tacos) tofu marinated with al pastor sauce, mixed with red julienne onion, green peppers, and pineapple. Topped with fried kale, avocado slices, pickled red julienne onion and drizzled with Chile de arbol salsa$10.00Carnitas De Hongos
(2 tacos) crispy market mushrooms, baby bella mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms, topped with cactus salad, avocado salsa, and queso fresco$10.00
Soups
Sopa Azteca
Chicken-based tortilla soup made with chile pasilla, shredded chicken, avocado cubes, and queso fresco. Garnished with crispy tortilla chips. Sour cream. Cotija cheese, and radish slices$14.00Esquite Poblano Soup
Chicken-based, Puebla-style corn soup with 1 chicken leg. Garnished with chili powder, crispy hominy, radish slices, and fried epazote$14.00Pozole Rojo Pork
Made with hominy and red broth with pork$17.00Pozole Verde Chicken
Made with hominy and green broth with chicken$17.00Vegetables Pozole
Made with hominy and seasonal vegetables$17.00
Burritos
Coca-Cola Burrito
Featured on chicago's best tv for "Best pork". Pork belly marinated with a Coca-Cola base sauce, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Michelada Burrito
Ribeye marinated with our special michelada mix ingredients, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Pollo Burrito
Grilled chicken, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Asada Burrito
Ribeye steak, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Al Pastor Burrito
Marinated pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Cochinita Pibil Burrito
Yucatan-style, pulled pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Hongos en Mole Rojo Burrito
Market mushrooms sauteed with red mole sauce, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Camaron Burrito
Grilled tiger shrimp, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$14.50Aguacate Burrito
Avocado, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Soya Burrito
Soy pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$13.00Borracho Burrito
Beer-battered tilapia fish, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa$14.50Tofu Al Pastor Burrito
$13.00
Tortas
Coca-Cola Torta
Pork belly marinated with a Coca-Cola base sauce, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Michelada Torta
Marinated ribeye with our michelada mix, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Asada Torta
Grilled ribeye, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Pastor Torta
Shawarma-style pork marinated with pineapple, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Queso Panela Torta
Grilled panela cheese, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Pollo Torta
Grilled chicken breast, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Cochinita Pibil Torta
Yucatan-style pulled pork, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Regular Camaron Torta
Grilled tiger shrimp marinated with chile pasilla, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$13.00Large Camaron Torta
Grilled tiger shrimp marinated with chile pasilla, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$14.50Birria Torta
Beef, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Arabe Torta
Lebanese-inspired grilled pork, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Aguacate Torta
Avocado, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Borracho Torta
Beer-battered tilapia fish, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$13.00Soy Torta
Soy pork, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Tinga Vegetariana
Seasonal veggie-chipotle stew, chipotle mayo, black bean spread, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad, chiles toreados (grilled jalapeno peppers) and avocado slices. Served with homemade crispy potato wedges$12.00Tofu Torta
$12.00
Salads
Ensalada Azteca Con Carne
Protein of your choice, mixed with romaine lettuce, kale, black beans, shredded carrot freshly-roasted corn, peanuts, and cotija cheese. Made with your choice of grilled tiger shrimp, grilled chicken breast, or grilled ribeye. Topped with homemade serrano-$16.50Ensalada Azteca No Carne
Seasonal fruit, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, and toasted walnuts. Made with your choice of grilled tiger shrimp, grilled chicken breast, or grilled ribeye. Topped with a lime-cilantro dressing. Made vegan upon request$12.00
Sides
Rice
Rice of the day mixed with green peas, carrots and potatoes$3.50Beans
Refried beans of the day. (Pinto or black)$3.50Elote
Mexican, street-style corn. Made vegan upon request$6.00Elote a Las Brasas
Charbroiled corn cob, prepared with butter salt, and chili powder. Served with line wedges. Made vegan upon request$6.00Regular Vegetales
Grilled seasoned vegetables of the day. Add protein chicken, ribeye, or shrimp$7.50Large Vegetales
Grilled seasoned vegetables of the day. Add protein chicken, ribeye, or shrimp$12.00"Charro" Beans
Whole beans cooked with onion, Mexican sausage, bacon, poblano peppers, and pico de gallo$6.00Regular Potato Wedges
Deep-fried, crispy potatoes. Add cheese$4.25Large Potato Wedges
Deep-fried, crispy potatoes. Add cheese$6.00Grilled Asparagus
$7.50Chiles Toreados
Seasoned and roasted padron peppers$6.00
Desserts
Dipping Churros
Churros, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Served with chocolate abuelita to sip or dip$11.00OUT OF STOCKFlan
Mexican custard pie of the day. (Coffee, orange, chocolate, or passion fruit)$6.00Pastel 3 Leches
Mexican cake slice made with whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk$8.00Churro Cheesecake
$11.00
Beverages
16 Oz Aguas Frescas
Choose from hibiscus tea, tamarind, or horchata. Homemade, made from scratch. No artificial flavors or syrups are used. Agave nectar is used as a sweetener$5.5024 Oz Aguas Frescas
Choose from hibiscus tea, tamarind, or horchata. Homemade, made from scratch. No artificial flavors or syrups are used. Agave nectar is used as a sweetener$7.50Cafe De Olla
Coffee made with cinnamon, orange, and piloncillo$2.50Can Sodas
Sprite, coke, or diet coke$3.00Chocolate Abuelita
Mexican hot chocolate$3.50Glass-Bottled Coca- Cola
$4.00Jarritos
Choose from the following flavors: mandarin, lime, tamarind, fruit punch, grapefruit, or pineapple$3.50Agua preparada
A 24 oz. house michelada mix with Topochico® mineral water to pour with your favorite beer. (BYOB)$6.00Non-Alcoholic Margaritas
Choose from the following flavors: lime, mango, passion fruit, dragonfruit, tamarind, cucumber or hibiscus$6.00Pitcher Aguas Frescas
Choose from hibiscus tea, tamarind, or horchata. Homemade, made from scratch. No artificial flavors or syrups are used. Agave nectar is used as a sweetener$13.00
Bar
Mexican Beer
$6.00Lime Margarita
$12.00Mezcal Margarita
$14.00Miche
$9.00Mix Drink
$11.00Cucumber Margarita
$12.00Strawberry Margarita
$12.00Dragon fruit Margarita
$12.00Passion fruit Margarita
$12.00Mango Margarita
$12.00Jamaica Margarita
$12.00Pineapple Margarita
$12.00Tamarindo Margarita
$12.00Blackberry Margarita
$12.00Guava Margarita
$12.00Cucumber Mojito
$12.00Strawberry Mojito
$12.00Passion Fruit Mojito
$12.00Dragon Fruit Mojito
$12.00Jamaica Mojito
$12.00Mango Mojito
$12.00Lime Mojito
$12.00Tamarindo Mojito
$12.00Blackberry Mojito
$12.00Pineapple Mojito
$12.00Guava Mojito
$12.00Patron
$12.00Don Julio
$12.00Casamigos
$10.00Herradura
$10.00Espolon
$9.00Raspberry Margarita
$12.00Piña Colada Margarita
$12.00House Mezcal shot
$10.00Miche Negra
$9.00El Cosmo
$12.00Paloma
$12.00Paloma Pitcher
$39.00Mezcal Negroni
$11.00La Llorona
$14.00Mezcal Old Fashioned
$12.00Buena Tarde
$13.00Las Dos Piñas
$12.00
Extras
Breakfast
Birria Chilaquiles
$13.50Muy Green Chilaquiles
$13.50Muy Pink Chilaquiles
$13.50Muy Red Chilaquiles
$13.50Vegan Chilaquiles
$13.50Yucatecos Chilaquiles
$13.50Huevos con ribeye
$17.00Huevos con chorizo
$13.50Omelet de queso
$12.00Omelet mexicano
$13.00Omelet vegetariano
$12.502X2X2
$12.00Hotcakes de fresa y platano
$12.00
Taco Tuesday
Tacos
Aguacate Frito Taco
$4.00Alpastor Taco
$4.00Arabe Taco
$4.00Asada Taco
$4.00Birria Taco
$4.00Borracho Taco
$5.00Camaron Taco
$5.00Carnitas De Hongos Taco
$4.00Coca-Cola Taco
$4.00Cochinita Pibil Taco
$4.00Fajitas Taco
$4.00Lomito Borracho Taco
$4.00Michelada Taco
$4.00Papas Criollas Taco
$4.00Philly Steak Taco
$4.00Pollito Frito Taco
$4.00Pollo En Mole Taco
$4.00Pulpo a las brasas Taco
$5.00Rajas poblanas Taco
$4.00Salmon Taco
$4.00Tofu Alpastor Taco
$4.00Vegetales Taco
$4.00
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All hours
| Sunday | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Monday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 1:00 am |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 1:00 am |
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