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El Chico
1549 S Bowen Rd
Pantego, TX 76013
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Appetizers
Soups & Salads
Fajitas & Grill
Enchiladas
Combos & More
Burritos & Chimis
Tacos
Desserts
Lunch Specials
Tex Mex for Two!
Bar
Family Pack Meals
Gluten Sensitive
Featured Dishes
Specials Board
Appetizers
Appetizers
Top Shelf Guacamole^ ^^
$11.29
Made at your table
Top Shelf Queso
$9.89
Chili con queso with spicy taco meat, pico de gallo & diced tomatoes
Beef or Bean Nachos
$12.99Fajita Nachos
$13.99
Bean & cheese nachos topped with grilled fajita steak or chicken^. With guacamole sour cream dip
Chili con Queso^
A rich, spicy cheese dip
- Cup $6.89
- Bowl $8.89
Botanas Grande
$18.99
It is so grand! Steak tacos al carbon, spicy beef quesadillas, chicken & beef crispy mini-tacos and fajita chicken & bacon nachos. With queso & cilantro jalapeño dip
^Ask about gluten-free version. ^^Ask about vegetarian version
Soups & Salads
Available dressings: Ranch, Avocado Ranch, Chipotle Ranch, Bleu Cheese & Italian
Sizzling Chicken Salad^
$9.49
Sizzling chicken & zucchini added at the table to salad greens with avocado, jack cheese, tomatoes & blue tortilla strips. With Mexican basil vinaigrette
Taco Salad
$12.49
Crispy tortilla shell with spicy beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, & guacamole on salad greens with choice of dressing
Chicken Fajita Salad^
$12.99
Grilled chicken, cheddar, tomatoes & guacamole on salad greens
Quesadilla Circulo Salad
$13.99
Chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, and cheddar on salad greens with sesame-chipotle dressing. Circled by cheese quesadillas
Tortilla Soup
Grilled chicken, crisp tortilla strips, avocado & jack cheese
- Cup $6.99
- Bowl $8.99
^Ask about gluten-free version
Fajitas & Grill
Fajitas are served with flour tortillas fresh from our kitchen, grilled onions, peppers, tomatoes, rice, frijoles rancheros, pico de gallo, sour cream, and choice of guacamole or cheddar cheese. Extra cheese or Guacamole $0.79
Mixed Grill
$24.99
Steak & chicken fajitas with shrimp sautéed in chipotle butter
Chicken & Mushroom Fajitas^
$24.48
Crispy bacon, mushrooms and melted jack cheese smother juicy fajita chicken strips
Top Shelf Fajitas
$27.99
Steak, chicken, shrimp & baby back ribs on a sizzling skillet
Fajitas
On a sizzling skillet
- Chicken^ $18.49
- Steak $20.49
- Shrimp $20.49
Chicken Monterrey
$14.49
Grilled chicken breast with onions, mushrooms, peppers, pico de gallo & jack cheese. With rice & sautéed vegetables
^Ask about gluten-free version
Enchiladas
Mama's Favorite Enchilada Dinner
Spicy beef with chili con carne, cheese & onion with chili con carne, spinach with sour cream sauce or chicken with sour cream sauce. With rice & refried beans
- Two $10.99
- Three $12.99
Blanco Enchiladas
$12.99
Grilled diced chicken breast with creamy spinach in enchiladas topped with sour cream sauce, cheddar, roasted red peppers & cilantro. Served with rice & black beans
Top Shelf Fajita Enchiladas
$15.49
Two cheese & onion enchiladas on sautéed onions & green peppers with grilled fajita steak & ranchera sauce or grilled fajita chicken & sour cream sauce. With rice & refried beans
Avocado Enchiladas^ ^^
$13.49
Fresh avocado, mushrooms, poblano pepper & jack in corn tortillas, topped with verde sauce, cilantro & sour cream drizzle. On spinach with rice & frijoles rancheros
Chicken Mushroom Enchiladas
$13.99
Crispy bacon, fajita chicken and fresh mushrooms in corn tortillas with jack cheese. Topped with sour cream sauce & a chipotle drizzle. With rice & frijoles rancheros
Cinco Enchiladas
$13.99
Five mini-enchiladas! Avocado, cheese, bean, chicken & beef mini-enchiladas all on one plate. With refried beans & rice
^Ask about gluten-free version. ^^Ask about vegetarian version
Combos & More
El Caballero
$13.99
Spicy beef burrito with chili con queso, chicken enchilada with sour cream sauce, cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne, & a crispy chicken taco. With rice & refried beans
The Juarez
$12.79
Cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne, soft cheese taco with chili con queso, & a crispy beef taco. With rice & beans
Chimi Combo
$14.99
Fajita chicken, jack & cheddar, sour cream sauce & pico de gallo in a chimichanga topped with chipotle wine sauce. Served with an Old Fashioned Beef Taco, Chicken Fajita Chalupa, & rice
Rodeo Combo
$12.29
Two beef burritos, one topped with queso & the other with sour cream sauce. With an Old Fashioned Beef Taco, rice & frijoles rancheros
Top Shelf Fajita Quesadillas
$13.99
Grilled sundried tomato flour tortilla with chicken, peppers, onions, jack & cheddar. With guacamole sour cream dip & frijoles rancheros; also available Vegetarian Style
- Substitute Steak, Add
- $1.00
Quesadillas
- Steak or Chicken $11.99
- Spinach^^ $11.99
Beef Tamale Platter
$11.99
Three beef tamales topped with chile con carne, cheddar & onions. With guacamole, pico de gallo, rice & refried beans
Relleno & Enchilada Duo
$12.29
Chicken enchilada topped with sour cream sauce & cheese filled chile relleno with ranchera sauce. With rice & refried beans
Rib Plate
Half rack of ribs with charro beans & steak fries
- Market
^^Ask about vegetarian version
Burritos & Chimis
Burrito by You
$12.99
Just the way you want it! 1. Choose One Meat - steak fajita, taco beef, carnitas, shrimp, shredded chicken or fajita chicken. 2. Inside, Unlimited - cheddar, monterey jack, shredded lettuce, rice, black beans, frijoles rancheros, refried beans, tomatoes, onions and/or diablo corn. 3. One Sauce in Your Burrito - sour cream, queso, verde, ranchero or chipotle wine. Bonus! Two on The Side - sour cream, pico de gallo or guacamole
Burrito con Queso
$11.69
Flour tortilla with spicy beef and topped with chili con queso. With rice & refried beans. Guacamole available on request
Chicken Fajita Chimichanga
$12.69
Crispy flour tortilla filled with chicken, jack & cheddar, sour cream sauce & pico de gallo. With a chipotle drizzle, chili con queso, rice & refried beans
Tex-Mex Burrito
$11.99
Spicy beef, refried beans, chili & cheese topped with chili con queso. With rice & refried beans
Burrito Bowl
$12.49
Choice of fajita chicken or pork fried crispy with chipotle wine sauce or fajita beef with chili con queso. With beans, diablo corn, rice, cheddar & jack cheeses, onions, peppers & tomatoes. Topped with sour cream drizzle & cilantro
Tacos
Tacos Excelente
Chicken Fajita^ - pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro & cotija cheese with chipotle drizzle. Chicken Cascabel^ - spicy casacabel sauce, marinated onions, cilantro & cotija cheese. Carnitas^ - pulled pork with jack, cotija cheese, chipotle wine sauce, grilled onions & cilantro
- Single Taco $4.49
- Two with Rice & Choice of Beans $11.29
- Three with Rice & Choice of Beans $13.29
Tacos de Primera
Steak Fajita - with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese & sour cream drizzle. Shrimp^ - with jack cheese, jalapeño cole slaw, cotija cheese & chipotle drizzle. Brisket - with pickled red onions, cilantro, jack cheese & cotija cheese
- Single Taco $4.99
- Two with Rice & Choice of Beans $12.29
- Three with Rice & Choice of Beans $14.29
Taco Dinner
Crispy corn, soft flour tortillas, or puffy taco with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar & your choice of spicy beef or chicken. With rice & refried beans
- Two $10.99
- Three $12.99
Old Fashioned Tacos
$11.99
Two crisp flour tortilla filled with chicken or beef taco meat, jalapeños, lettuce, cheddar, tomatoes, sour cream drizzle & avocado. With rice & frijoles rancheros
^Ask about gluten-free version
Desserts
Mama's Favorite Mexican Apple Pie
$8.49
With Mexican brandy butter sauce & cinnamon ice cream
Sopapilla with Honey
$2.99
Warm Mexican pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar
Brownie Skillet Sundae
$8.49
Triple chocolate brownie with pecans & walnuts on a sizzling skillet with Mexican brandy butter sauce & vanilla ice cream
Fried Ice Cream
$6.99
Vanilla ice cream inside a cinnamon sugar dusted shell topped with hot fudge, whipped cream & a cherry
Lunch Specials
Served Weekdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m. & on weekends, add $1.50
UNO
$9.99
Cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne & crispy beef taco. With rice & refried beans
DOS
$9.99
Cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne & a soft cheese taco with chili con queso. With rice & refried beans
TRES
$9.99
Chicken enchilada with sour cream sauce & crispy chicken taco. With rice & refried beans
QUATRO
$9.69
Crisp flour tortilla shell with chicken, rice, sour cream sauce, jack cheese, & pico de gallo. With frijoles rancheros
CINCO
$9.99
Flour tortilla with spicy beef topped with chili con queso. With rice & refried beans
SEIS
$8.99
Chicken enchilada with sour cream sauce. With rice & refried beans
SIETE
$9.99
Cheese chimichanga with chili con queso or beef & bean chimichanga with chili con carne. With rice & refried beans
Lunch Fajitas
Lunch portion of our fajitas on a sizzling skillet with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, flour tortillas & guacamole or cheddar
- Steak or Combo $14.99
- Chicken^ $14.49
- Extra Cheese or Guacamole
- $0.79
Old Fashioned Tacos
$10.49
Two crisp flour tortillas filled with chicken or beef taco meat, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sour cream & avocado. With rice & frijoles rancheros
Crispy Chicken Tacos
$9.49
Breaded, tender chicken in flour tortillas with lettuce, cheddar, pico de gallo & honey-mustard. With rice & refried beans
Chicken Flautas
$9.99
Topped with ranchera sauce and jack cheese. Served with guacamole sour cream dip & rice
Brisket Tacos
$14.99
Two slow roasted brisket corn tacos with jack cheese. With rice & refried beans
Tex-Mex Lunch Burrito
$11.49
Spicy beef, refried beans, chili & cheese topped with chili con queso. With rice & refried beans
Chicken Monterrey Lunch
$12.49
Grilled chicken breast with onions, mushrooms, green peppers & jack cheese. With pico de gallo, rice & sautéed vegetables
Lunch Taco Salad
$10.29
Spicy beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, & tomatoes on salad greens. With choice of dressing
Burrito Bowl
$11.99
Choice of fajita chicken or pork fried crispy with chipotle wine sauce or fajita beef with chili con queso. With beans, diablo corn, rice, cheddar & jack cheeses, onions, peppers & tomatoes. Topped with sour cream drizzle & cilantro
^Ask about gluten-free version
'Rita Favoritas
Add a Coronita to any Frozen or Rocks Margarita. Add a shot of spice with Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
El Guapo
Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila, fresh-squeezed lime and lemon juices and Monin Agave Nectar with a Grand Marnier-filled boat
Espolòn Ultimate 'Rita
Espolòn Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur and margarita mix
Perfect Patrón Margarita
Patrón Silver Tequila, Citrónge Orange Liqueur & margarita mix
Skinny 'Rita
Monte Alban 100% Agave Silver Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur and margarita mix
Swirl
House Frozen 'Rita made with El Toro Silver Tequila with your choice of Blue Curaçao or Red Sangria Swirl
Berry Sangria 'Rita
Altos 100% Agave Plata Tequila, Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon, DeKuyper Razzmatazz, fresh raspberries, blackberries, Finest Call Red Sangria Mix and margarita mix
Tropical Paloma 'Rita
Camarena Silver Tequila, Finest Call Mango Purée, margarita mix & ruby red grapefruit juice
Grande 'Rita
Our House Margarita is made with El Toro Silver Tequila, Triple Sec and margarita mix served frozen or on the rocks
Altos Strawberry Margarita
Altos 100% Blue Agave Tequila, lime juice, Monin Strawberry and Agave Syrup
Specialties
Tito's Lemonade
Tito's Handmade Vodka and Minute Maid Lemonade (Also available as Tito's Strawberry or Blueberry Lemonade)
Maliblue Tea
ABSOLUT Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, Beefeater Gin, Finest Call Sour Mix, DeKuyper Blue Curaçao and pineapple juice
Tito's Raspberry Mule
Tito's Handmade Vodka, lime juice, raspberry and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Mexican Sangria
Altos 100% Agave Plata Tequila, Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon and Finest Call Sangria Mix
Blackberry Pom Ranch Water
Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Monin Blackberry and Pomegranate Syrups, fresh lime, club soda
Lada Colada
Don Q Coco Rum and piña colada mix with a float of Myers's Original Dark Rum
Classic Mojito
Don Q Cristal Rum with fresh mint, lime juice and soda (Also available in Strawberry and Mango)
Cerveza
Ask Server for Additional Selections
Corona Extra (Import)
Corona Premier (Import)
Corona Non-Alcoholic (Import)
Dos Equis Lager (Import)
Dos Equis Ambar (Import)
Modelo Especial (Import)
Modelo Negra (Import)
Tecate (Import)
Coronita (7 oz.) (Import)
Budweiser (Domestic)
Bud Light (Domestic)
Coors Light (Domestic)
Michelob Ultra (Domestic)
Miller Lite (Domestic)
Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA (Domestic)
Dos Equis Lager (Draft)
Modelo Especial (Draft)
Vino
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Chardonnay (187 ml)
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon (187 ml)
Spirits
1800 Reposado (Tequila)
Altos 100% Agave Plata (Tequila)
Cabo Wabo Blanco (Tequila)
Camarena Silver Tequila (Tequila)
Campo Bravo Plata (Tequila)
Campo Bravo Reposado (Tequila)
Don Julio Silver (Tequila)
Dulce Vida Organic Blanco (Tequila)
El Jimador 100% Blue Agave Silver (Tequila)
Espolòn Blanco (Tequila)
Espolòn Reposado (Tequila)
Espolòn Añejo (Tequila)
Herradura Silver (Tequila)
Herradura Reposado (Tequila)
Jose Cuervo Gold (Tequila)
Jose Cuervo Silver (Tequila)
Monte Alban Silver (Tequila)
Patrón Silver (Tequila)
ABSOLUT (Vodka)
Grey Goose (Vodka)
Ketel One (Vodka)
Tito's Handmade (Vodka)
Crown Royal (Whiskey)
Fireball Cinnamon (Whiskey)
Jack Daniel's Tennessee (Whiskey)
Jameson (Whiskey)
Jim Beam White Label (Whiskey)
Maker's Mark (Whiskey)
Tanqueray (Gin)
Beefeater (Gin)
BACARDÍ Superior (Rum)
Captain Morgan Spiced (Rum)
Don Q Coco (Rum)
Don Q Cristal (Rum)
Malibu Coconut (Rum)
Myers's Original Dark (Rum)
Ancho Reyes Chile (Liqueur)
Cointreau Orange (Liqueur)
DeKuyper Flavors (Liqueur)
Disaronno Amaretto (Liqueur)
Domaine de Canton Ginger (Liqueur)
Grand Marnier (Liqueur)
Jägermeister (Liqueur)
Kahlúa (Liqueur)
Midori (Liqueur)
Tuaca Originale Italiano (Liqueur)
Family Pack Meals
Soft Drinks: Coca-Cola, Orange Fanta, Root Beer, Sprite, Sweet & Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke
Family Pack Combo Taco Enchilada
$49.99
5 Enchiladas Choice of (cheese, beef, chicken); 2 Pints of Bean (Refried or Charro); 2 Pints of Rice; 5 Tacos Choice soft or crispy (beef or Chicken); Chips & Hot sauce
- Add a Soft Drink for
- $3.49
Fajitas Family Pack
$69.99
5 Lunch Combo Fajitas; 2 Pints of Bean (Refried or Charro); 2 Pints of Rice; Guacamole, Pico, Sour Cream & Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas; Chips & Hot sauce
- Add a Soft Drink for
- $3.49
Street Tacos Family Pack
$49.99
4 Beef Fajita Tacos w/ jack cheese; 4 Chicken Fajita Tacos w/ jack cheese; 4 Carnitas Tacos w/ jack cheese; 2 Pints of Bean (Refried or Charro); 2 Pints of Rice; Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Limes & Grilled Onions; Chips & Hot sauce
- Add a Soft Drink for
- $3.49
El Chico Appetizer Plate
$39.99
Taco Fries (french-fries, taco meat, queso, cheddar and jack cheese, topped with sour cream & Pico. 4 Chicken Jalapeno Poppers; 4 Mini Taco Beef Quesadillas; 4 Beef Taquitos; 2 Tamales; Crispy Chicken Salad; Chips & Hot sauce
- Add a Soft Drink for
- $3.49
Vegan Relleno Pack
$39.99
2 Veggie Rellenos w/ green sauce; 2 Vegan Avocado Enchiladas w/ green sauce; 2 Salads; 1 Pint Frijoles Rancheros or Black Beans; Chips & Hot sauce
- Add a Soft Drink for
- $3.49
Guacamole Margarita Mix
$49.99
1 Pint of Guacamole; 1 Pint of Queso; 1 Gallon of Margarita (Frozen or Rocks); Chips & Salsa
Appetizers
Fajita Nachos
Bean Nachos
Chili con Queso
Dipping Sauce Only
Hot Sauce and Chips
Guacamole
Table Corn Tortillas
Relish
Fajitas & Grill
Any of the grilled beef, chicken, shrimp, rib fajitas served with corn tortillas
Chicken and Mushroom Fajitas
served with corn tortillas
Cascabel Ribeye
Chicken Monterrey Dinner
vegetables sautéed without soy sauce
Grilled Chicken Chipotle
Lunch Specials
Chicken Monterey Lunch
grilled chicken breast with onions, mushrooms, green peppers and melted Jack cheese. With pico de gallo, rice and sautéed vegetables (sautéed without soy sauce)
Lunch Fajitas
chicken, steak, vegetables, rice, frijoles, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, with corn tortillas only
Featured Dishes
Salmon Chimichurri
$16.99
Grilled salmon filet, seasoned & topped with chimichurri sauce & fresh cilantro. With sautéed vegetables & rice
Asada y Enchilada
$16.99
Grilled asada steak with marinated onions, cilantro & chimichurri sauce. On two cheese & onion enchiladas with verde sauce. With frijoles rancheros & rice
Ranchera Brisket Enchiladas
$16.99
Corn tortillas with brisket, ranchera sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream drizzle, cilantro, pico de gallo, marinated red onions, shredded lettuce and cotija cheese. Served with rice and frijoles rancheros
Gusto Chicken Enchiladas
$13.49
With fajita chicken & jack cheese, topped with pico de gallo, sour cream sauce, chipotle drizzle, lettuce & tortilla strips. With rice & frijoles rancheros
Grande Brisket Burrito
$18.99
Slow-roasted brisket with queso, rice, onions, & beans in a tortilla topped with ranchero or chipotle wine sauce & sour cream drizzle. With rice & frijoles rancheros
Grande Chicken Burrito
$13.49
Fajita chicken, chipotle wine sauce, rice & frijoles rancheros in a tortilla. Topped with sour cream sauce, cheddar, & tomatoes. With rice & frijoles rancheros
Pick Your Day!
Tuesday - Combination Fajitas
$18.99
combination fajitas for two! after 5 p.m.
Wednesday - Enchilada Wednesday
Two cheese enchiladas with rice & refried beans
- Lunch $5.99
- Dinner $6.99
Thursday - Two Taco Dinner
$7.49
Two tacos with rice & refried beans
Saturday - Fajitas & 'ritas
$24.99
Fajitas for Two, with two house mug margaritas; after 5 p.m.
Daily Lunch Specials
11 am - 5 pm. $1.50 Extra Saturday & Sunday & weekday after 5pm
Sunday - Bring in Your Church Bulletin and Receive
20% off Bill (excluding alcohol - not valid with any other offer)
Monday - (Non-Premium) Draft Mug Beer (All Day)
$1.49Monday - Chicken Diablo (Spicy Fajita Chicken), Fajita Veggies, Rice & Ranchero Beans
- Lunch $7.29
- Dinner $9.99
Tuesday After 5pm - Combination Fajita Meal for Two
$18.99Wednesday - Two Cheese Enchiladas, Rice & Beans
- Lunch $5.99
- Dinner (After 5 Pm) $6.99
Thursday - Two Tacos, Rice, Beans & Tea
$7.49Friday - Lunch Combination Fajita Meal & Tea
$12.99
11 am-4 pm
Saturday - Fajita Combination, 2 Salads, or 2 Soups & 2 Mug House Margarita's
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Mexican
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 8:00pm
About Us
Our story began when Adelaida Cuellar served tamales at a county fair in 1926. Her sons opened a cafe in Dallas in 1940, following their mother's recipes for enchiladas. With 70 locations, we still serve the favorites and new specialties of today.