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El Rayo Taqueria
26 Free Street
Portland, US-ME 04101
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Open 7 Days a Week. Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4-6PM
Antojitos
Make your nachos GRANDE by adding guacamole, shredded lettuce, housemade crema, house pickled jalapeños, cilantro & taquerera salsa add $5.95
Golden Jet Pineapple
$5.95
on a stick dusted with chile powder, salt & lime
Mexico City Style Corn on the Cob
$5.95
basted with chipotle mayo & dusted with cotija cheese
Fried Plantains
$8.95
with chipotle mayo
Queso Dip
warm cheese dip with rajas topped with diced house pickled jalapeños and served with corn chips
- $9.95
- W/ Housemade Chorizo $11.95
Papas Fritas
$7.95
fried Maine potatoes drizzled with garlic aioli*
Loaded Tot Nachos
$11.95
fried tater tots topped with crema, melted monterey jack cheese, house pickled jalapeños, & pico de gallo
Yucca Fries
$9.95
golden fried yucca fries served with a chimichurri aioli* and citrus habanero bbq dipping sauces
Chicken Taquitos
$10.95
three corn tortillas filled with rajas, jack cheese & chicken, rolled and fried. Topped with lettuce, crema, cotija, pico de gallo & avocado purée
Shrimp Ceviche
$13.95
shrimp marinated with fresh lime juice, tomato, red onion, avocado, jalpeño, and cilantro. Served with warm corn tortillas
Chicken Tortilla Soup
$7.95
tomato-based soup, jalapenos, onions, corn. Topped with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro & lime
Corn Chips
- $1.95
- W/ Salsa $4.95
- W/ Guacamole $6.95
- W/ Salsa & Guacamole $9.95
Cheese Nachos
- $7.95
- W/ Organic Black Beans $8.95
- W/ Choice of Chorizo, Shredded Pork, Grilled Chicken, Steak or Ground Beef $11.95
Tacos
all tacos served on corn tortillas warmed on the griddle and garnished with fresh cilantro
Pescado
$5.95
grilled achiote seasoned fish filet, sliced avocado, chipotle mayo & veggie slaw
Al Carbon
$4.95
char-grilled chicken with pico de gallo salsa, cotija cheese & shredded lettuce
BBQ Pulled Pork
$4.95
with veggie slaw, cotija cheese & red onion escabeche
Carne Asada
$5.95
char-grilled steak with rajas, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce & lime
Seta
$4.95
portobello & crimini mushrooms, monterey jack cheese, crema, rajas, grilled corn salsa & shredded lettuce
Carnitas
$4.95
slow-braised pork with grilled pineapple salsita & shredded lettuce
Crispy Taco Americano
$4.95
seasoned ground beef & pico de gallo salsa in a crispy taco shell topped with cotija cheese & shredded lettuce
Fried Shrimp
$5.95
fried shrimp, lime cilantro remoulade*, lettuce & red onion escabeche
Frijoles
$3.95
organic black beans & monterey jack cheese with pico de gallo & shredded lettuce
Avocado
$4.95
fried avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled beet aioli*, veggie slaw, cotija cheese, pickled jalapeño
Taco Plate
$13.95
choice of any two tacos served with rice & organic black beans topped with crema, cotija & cilantro
Classic Burritos**
served on a flour tortilla
Pollo
$14.95
citrus & cumin marinated chicken, rice, organic black beans, monterey jack cheese, guacamole, housemade crema fresca & smokey chipotle tomato sauce
Yucatán
$14.95
grilled achiote seasoned fish filet, rice, monterey jack cheese, veggie slaw, avocado, our famous chipotle mayo & cilantro
Carnitas
$14.95
slow-braised pork, rice, organic black beans, rajas, crema fresca, monterey jack cheese & ranchero sauce
BBQ Pork
$14.95
BBQ pulled pork, monterey jack cheese, chipotle mayo, grilled pineapple salsita, rice, veggie slaw, cotija & cilantro, red onion escabeche
Yucca
$11.95
organic beans, pico de gallo, avocado purée, rajas & house pickled jalapeños
Americano
$14.95
seasoned ground beef, rice, monterey jack & cotija cheese, housemade crema fresca, pico de gallo, lettuce & crushed tortilla chips
Champiñón
$13.95
portobello & crimini mushrooms, rice, organic black beans, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, rajas & grilled corn salsa
Frijoles
$10.95
organic black beans, rajas, rice, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, taquerera salsa, lettuce & cilantro
Avocado
$14.95
fried avocado, rice, grilled corn salsa, monterey jack cheese, pickled beet aioli*, veggie slaw, cotija, cilantro & house pickled jalapeños
Specialty Burritos**
Served on a flour tortilla. Not included in winter specials
Fried Shrimp
$15.95
fried shrimp, rice, monterey jack & cotija cheese, veggie slaw, lime-cilantro remoulade*, avocado & cilantro
Fried Fish
$15.95
golden fried pollock, rice, Monterey jack & cotija cheese, veggie slaw, avocado limecilantro remolaude & cilantro
Bistec
$15.95
grilled steak, rice, organic black beans, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, rajas & ranchero sauce
California
$15.95
Choice of Chicken or Steak. Papas fritas, monterey jack cheese, crema fresca, pico de gallo, guacamole & house pickled jalapeños
Ensaladas (Salads)
Turn Your Salad Into a Meal: w/ grilled chicken, carnitas, fish or bbq pulled pork add – $5 W/ fried shrimp or grilled steak add – $6
Fiesta Salad
$10.95
romaine lettuce, red onion escabeche, jicama, sweet peppers, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro & pepitas. Garnished with avocado & chips with melted cheese & agave vinaigrette
Gringo Salad
$10.95
romaine lettuce, red onion escabeche, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, corn salsa, avocado purée, and chipotle buttermilk dressing*
Side Salad
$4.95
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & agave vinaigrette
Classic Rice & Bean Bowls
Avocado
$14.95
fried avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled beet aioli*, veggie slaw, cotija cheese, cilantro, house pickled jalapeños
BBQ Pork
$14.95
BBQ pulled pork, chipotle mayo, grilled pineapple salsita, veggie slaw, cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion escabeche
Pollo
$14.95
grilled chicken with smokey chipotle tomato sauce & avocado, crema, cotija, lettuce & cilantro
Americano
$14.95
seasoned ground beef, cotija, pico de gallo, crema fresca, lettuce, tortilla strips, lettuce & cilantro
Pescado
$14.95
grilled achiote seasoned fish filet, veggie slaw, avocado & chipotle mayo
Carnitas
$14.95
our slow braised pork, rajas, ranchero sauce, lettuce, crema, cotija & cilantro
Yucca
$11.95
rice, organic beans, yucca, rajas, avocado puree, pico de gallo, house pickled jalapeños, veggie slaw, & cilantro
Champiñón
$13.95
portobello & crimini mushrooms, rajas, grilled corn salsa, crema, cotija, lettuce & cilantro
Frijoles
$10.95
organic black beans, rajas, taquerera salsa, crema, cotija, lettuce & cilantro
Specialty Rice & Bean Bowls
not included in winter specials
California
$15.95
Choice of Chicken or Steak. Papas fritas, pico de gallo, housemade crema, monterey jack cheese, guacamole & house pickled jalapeños (no rice)
Fried Fish
$15.95
golden fried pollock, cotija, veggie slaw, lime-cilantro remoulade, avocado & cilantro
Bistec
$15.95
grilled steak, with rajas & ranchero sauce topped with housemade crema fresca, cilantro, cotija cheese & shredded lettuce
Fried Shrimp
$15.95
fried shrimp, remoulade, cotija, veggie slaw, cilantro & avocado
Quesadillas**
Flour tortilla filled with monterey jack cheese & crisped on the griddle. Served with pico de gallo salsa
Cheese
$8.95Cheese & Black Bean
$9.95Grilled Steak
$14.95Seasoned Ground Beef
$12.95BBQ Pulled Pork
$13.95Braised Mushrooms
$12.95Shredded Pork
$12.95Char-Grilled Chicken
$12.95Housemade Chorizo
$12.95Quesadilla Add-Ons
Avocado
$1.25Beans
$1.00Tomatoes
$1.00Rajas
$1.95
sauteed peppers & onions
Tater Tots!
$2.00House Pickled Jalapeños
$1.00Pico de Gallo
$1.25Corn Salsa
$1.25Pineapple Salsa
$1.25Guacamole
$2.25Cilantro
$0.50Acompañar (Sides)
Rice & Beans
$5.95
with crema fresca, cilantro & cotija cheese
Corn Chips
$1.95House Pickled Jalapeños
- $0.75
- $1.50
Guacamole
$4.95Crema Fresca
- $1.00
- $2.00
Warm Corn Tortillas
- 3 For $1.50
Warm Flour Tortillas**
- 3 For $1.50
Red Onion Escabeche
$1.50Para Los Niños (Kids Menu)
for little children - made with an 8" flour tortilla
Cheese Quesadilla**
- $4.95
- W/ Organic Black Beans $5.95
- W/ Chicken or Ground Beef $6.95
Bean, Cheese & Rice Burrito**
- $5.95
- W/ Chicken or Ground Beef $6.95
Ground Beef & Jack Cheese Taco
$3.95
crispy or soft shell
Pineapple Skewers
$3.95Housemade Apple Sauce
$3.25
*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs or shellfish may increase the risk of foodborne illness. **Contain gluten: Despite our best efforts, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item is completely free of gluten. Even our "gluten-free" items may contain trace elements of gluten resulting from shared prep areas and cooking oils
Tequila Flites
Here at El Rayo we pour 100% pure agave tequila. For the ultimate tequila tasting experience sample and compare the silver, reposado and añejo tequilas from some of our favorite producers
Milagro
$19.00
silver, reposado & añejo
Espolon
$17.00
silver, reposado & añejo
Herradura
$18.00
silver, reposado & añejo
Casamigos
$24.00
silver, reposado & añejo
Casamigos with Mezcal
$27.00
reposado, añejo & mezcal
Silver
El Jimador
$6.00Cazadores
$7.00Espolon
$7.00Herradura
$8.00Milagro
$8.00Cabo Wabo
$9.00Corazon
$10.00Patron
$10.00Casamigos
$11.00Don Julio
$11.00Gran Centenario
$12.00Avion
$13.00Reposado
El Jimador
$7.00Cazadores
$8.00Espolon
$8.00Herradura
$9.00Milagro
$9.00Cabo Wabo
$10.00Corazon
$11.00Patron
$11.00Casamigos
$12.00Don Julio
$13.00Gran Centenario
$13.00Avion
$14.00Añejo
El Jimador
$8.00Cazadores
$9.00Espolon
$9.00Herradura
$10.00Milagro
$10.00Cabo Wabo
$11.00Corazon
$12.00Patron
$12.00Casamigos
$13.00Gran Centenario
$14.00Avion
$15.00Don Julio
$15.00Reserve List
Gran Centenario Rosangel
$11.00Herradura Ultra
$14.00Espolon Añejo X
$19.00Avion Reserva 44 Extra Añejo
$21.00Don Julio 1942
$23.00Patron Platinum
$33.00Don Julio Real
$37.00Cocktails
$10. Served on the Rocks
Margarita de la Casa
fresh lime, El Jimador Reposado & triple sec
Beso
hibiscus flower refresco, El Jimador Silver & triple sec
Passionista
citrus, passionfruit juice, El Jimador Silver & triple sec
Snake Bite
jalapeño, cilantro, lime, El Jimador Silver & triple sec
Anti-Venom
bee pollen, agave nectar, citrus juice, El Jimador Silver & triple sec
The Skinny
Fresca, fresh lime Herradura Silver
Dark & Stormy
Gosling's Black Seal Rum & our housemade ginger beer
Rosa Limonada
Tito's Vodka, hibiscus lemonade & fresh mint
Hurricane
Gosling's Dark Rum, Bacardi Light Rum, passionfruit & fresh citrus
Mojito
Bacardi Rum muddled with fresh mint & lime
La Senora
Hardshore Gin, hibiscus tea & fresh citrus
Antojitos (Appetizers)
Golden Jet Pineapple
$3.95
on a stick dusted with chile powder, salt & lime
Mexico City Style Corn on the Cob
$4.95
basted with chipotle mayo & dusted with cotija cheese
Fried Plantains
$6.95
with chipotle mayo
Queso Dip
warm cheese dip with rajas topped with diced house pickled jalapeños and served with corn chips
- $7.95
- W/ Housemade Chorizo $9.95
Papas Fritas*
$5.95
fried Maine potatoes drizzled with garlic aioli
Loaded Tot Nachos
$9.95
fried tater tots topped with crema, melted monterey jack cheese, house pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo & scallions
Yucca Fries
$8.95
golden fried yucca fries served with a chimichurri aioli* and citrus habanero bbq dipping sauces
Chicken Taquitos
$8.95
Three corn tortillas filled with rajas, jack cheese & chicken, rolled and fried. Topped with lettuce, crema, cotija, pico de gallo & avocado purée
Fried Brussel Sprouts
$8.95
tossed in a chili-lime vinaigrette with toasted sesame seeds, red onion escabeche & house pickled jalapeños
Chicken Tortilla Soup
$7.95
Tomato-based soup, jalapeños, onions, corn. Topped with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro and lime
Corn Chips
- $1.50
- W/ Salsa $3.95
- W/ Guacamole $5.95
- W/ Salsa & Guacamole $8.95
Cheese Nachos
Make your nachos Grande by adding guacamole, shredded lettuce, housemade crema, house pickled jalapeños, cilantro & taquerera salsa add $5.95
- $6.95
- W/ Organic Black Beans $7.95
- W/ Choice of Chorizo, Shredded Pork, Grilled Chicken, Steak or Ground Beef $9.95
Salsas
Pico de Gallo Salsa
- Small $1.25
- Large $2.50
Taquerera Salsa
- Small $1.25
- Large $2.50
Grilled Pineapple Salsita
- Small $1.25
- Large $2.50
Tacos
all tacos served on corn tortillas warmed on the griddle and garnished with fresh cilantro
Pescado
$4.95
grilled achiote seasoned fish filet, sliced avocado, chipotle mayo & veggie slaw
Al Carbon
$4.95
char-grilled chicken with pico de gallo salsa, cotija cheese & shredded lettuce
Carne Asada
$4.95
char-grilled steak with rajas, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce & lime
Carnitas
$4.95
slow-braised pork with grilled pineapple salsita & shredded lettuce
Fried Shrimp
$4.95
fried shrimp, lime cilantro remoulade*, lettuce & red onion escabeche
BBQ Pulled Pork
$4.95
with veggie slaw, cotija cheese & red onion escabeche
Crispy Taco Americano
$4.95
seasoned ground beef & pico de gallo salsa in a crispy taco shell topped with cotija cheese & shredded lettuce
Seta
$4.95
portobello & crimini mushrooms, monterey jack cheese, crema, rajas, grilled corn salsa & shredded lettuce
Frijoles
$3.95
organic black beans & monterey jack cheese with pico de gallo salsa & shredded lettuce
Avocado
$4.95
fried avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled beet aioli*, cotija cheese, veggie slaw & pickled jalapeños
Taco Plate
$12.95
choice of any two tacos served with rice & organic black beans topped with crema, cotija & cilantro
Quesadillas**
Flour tortilla filled with monterey jack cheese & crisped on the griddle. Served with pico de gallo salsa. Quesadilla Add-Ons: Avocado - $1.25, Beans - $1, Tomatoes- $1, Pico de Gallo - $1.25, Tater Tots! - $2, Rajas - $1.95 (sauteed peppers & onions), House pickled jalapeños - $1, Corn salsa - $1.25, Pineapple salsa - $1.25, Guacamole - $2.25, Cilantro - $0.50
Cheese
$7.95Cheese & Bean
$8.95Grilled Steak
$12.95Seasoned Ground Beef
$10.95Braised Mushrooms
$10.95Shredded Pork
$10.95Char Grilled Chicken
$10.95Housemade Chorizo
$10.95BBQ Pulled Pork
$11.95Classic Burritos**
served on a flour tortilla
Pollo
$11.95
citrus & cumin marinated chicken, rice, organic black beans, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, guacamole & smokey chipotle tomato sauce
Yucatán
$12.95
grilled achiote seasoned fish filet, rice, monterey jack cheese, veggie slaw, avocado, our famous chipotle mayo & cilantro
Carnitas
$11.95
slow-braised pork, rice, organic black beans, monterey jack cheese, house-made crema fresca, rajas
BBQ Pork
$12.95
BBQ pulled pork, rice, monterey jack cheese, chipotle mayo, grilled pineapple salsita, veggie slaw, cotija, cilantro & red onion escabeche
Americano
$12.95
seasoned ground beef, rice, monterey jack & cotija cheese, housemade crema fresca, pico de gallo, lettuce & crushed tortilla chips
Yucca
$9.95
beans, avocado puree, rajas, pico de gallo & house pickled jalapeño
Champiñón
$11.95
portobello & crimini mushrooms, rice, organic black beans, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, rajas & grilled corn salsa
Frijoles
$9.95
organic black beans, rice, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, rajas, taquerera salsa, lettuce & cilantro
Avocado
$12.95
fried avocado, rice, monterey jack cheese grilled corn salsa, pickled beet aioli*, veggie slaw, cotija, cilantro & house pickled jalapeño
Specialty Burritos**
Served on a flour tortilla. Not included in winter specials
Fried Shrimp
$13.95
fried shrimp, rice, monterey jack & cotija cheese, veggie slaw, avocado, lime-cilantro remoulade* & cilantro
Fried Scallop
$13.95
fried scallops, rice, monterey jack cheese, veggie slaw, cotija, avocado, lime-cilantro remoulade* & cilantro
Bistec
$13.95
grilled steak, rice, organic black beans, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, rajas & ranchero sauce
California
$13.95
Choice of Chicken or Steak. Papas fritas, monterey jack cheese, housemade crema fresca, pico de gallo, guacamole, & house pickled jalapeños
Featured Items
Ask About Our Daily Enchilada
$13.95
served with rice and beans
Grande Burrito Box
$90.00
10 fresh & hot burritos to-go
Classic Rice & Bean Bowls
Pollo
$11.95
grilled chicken with smokey chipotle-tomato sauce, avocado, crema, cotija, lettuce, & cilantro
Carnitas
$11.95
our slow-braised pork, rajas, ranchero sauce, crema, cotija, lettuce, & cilantro
Avocado
$12.95
fried avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled beet aioli*, veggie slaw, cotija cheese, cilantro, & house pickled jalapeño
Pescado
$12.95
grilled achiote seasoned fish filet, veggie slaw, avocado & chipotle mayo
Champiñón
$11.95
portobello & crimini mushrooms, rajas, grilled corn salsa, crema, cotija lettuce, & cilantro
BBQ Pork
$12.95
BBQ pulled pork, chipotle mayo, grilled pineapple salsita, veggie slaw, cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion escabeche
Americano
$12.95
seasoned ground beef, pico de gallo, crema fresca, lettuce, tortilla strips, cotija, lettuce, & cilantro
Yucca
$9.95
yucca, rajas, avocado purée, pico de gallo, house pickled jalapeños, veggie slaw, & cilantro
Frijoles
$9.95
organic black beans, rajas, taquerera salsa, crema, lettuce, cotija & cilantro
Specialty Rice & Bean Bowls
not included in winter specials
Bistec
$13.95
grilled steak, with rajas & ranchero sauce topped with housemade crema fresca, cilantro, cotija cheese & shredded lettuce
Fried Shrimp
$13.95
remoulade, cotija, veggie slaw, cilantro, & avocado
California
$13.95
Choice of Chicken or Steak. Papas fritas, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, monterey jack cheese, house pickled jalapeños & scallion (no rice)
Fried Scallop
$13.95
remoulade, cotija, veggie slaw, cilantro, & avocado
Ensaladas (Salads)
Turn Your Salad Into a Meal: w/ grilled chicken, carnitas, fish or BBQ pulled pork add $5; w/ fried shrimp or grilled steak add $6
Fiesta Salad
$9.95
Romaine lettuce, red onion escabeche, jicama, sweet peppers, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro & pepitas. Garnished with avocado & chips with melted cheese & agave vinaigrette
Gringo Salad*
$9.95
romaine lettuce, red onion escabeche, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, corn salsa, avocado puree, & chipotle buttermilk dressing
Side Salad
$4.95
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & agave vinaigrette
Acompanar (Sides)
Rice & Beans
$4.95
with crema fresca, cilantro & cotija cheese
Corn Chips
$1.50House Pickled Jalapeños
- $0.75
- $1.50
Guacamole
- $2.25
- $4.50
Crema Fresca
- $1.00
- $2.00
Warm Corn Tortillas
- 3 For $1.50
Warm Flour Tortillas**
- 3 For $1.50
Red Onion Escabeche
$1.50Para los Ninos (Kids Menu)
for little children - made with an 8" flour tortilla
Cheese Quesadilla**
- $3.95
- W/ Organic Black Beans $4.95
- W/ Chicken or Ground Beef $5.95
Bean, Cheese & Rice Burrito**
- $4.95
- W/ Chicken or Ground Beef $5.95
Ground Beef & Jack Cheese Taco
$3.95
crispy or soft shell
Pineapple Skewers
$3.95Housemade Apple Sauce
$3.25
*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs or shellfish may increase the risk of food born illness. **Despite our best efforts, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item is completely free of gluten. Even our "gluten-free" items may contain trace elements of gluten resulting from shared prep areas and cooking oils
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Tapas
Vegetarian
Bar
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
At El Rayo we are committed to flavorful and healthy cooking. We go to great lengths scouring the region for the highest quality produce and other ingredients. During the summertime, we use up to 20 cases of locally grown tomatoes and we will order 200 pounds of sustainable pollock every week. Our fish tacos are well-loved for a reason.