El Paso Taqueria Menu (2025 Update)
El Paso Taqueria, located in upper Manhattan, offers a wide range of authentic Mexican dishes in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. With a menu full of flavorful options like Guacamole Avocado, Nachos, Grilled Skirt Steak Fajitas, and Mole Poblano, this family-owned gem is a must-visit for Mexican cuisine lovers. The attentive service and unique dishes, such as the huiltlacoche quesadilla, set this restaurant apart from the rest. Customers rave about the delicious food, outstanding service, and vibrant ambiance. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a place to enjoy happy hour with coworkers, El Paso Taqueria has something for everyone. Don't miss out on their generous happy hour specials, full bar, and outdoor seating options. Experience the best Mexican food in East Harlem at El Paso Taqueria.
Appetizers
Guacamole
Avocado, tomato, onions and cilantro leaf dip made to order. Served with tortilla chips.
Nachos
Crispy tortilla layered with refried beans and Monterey mustard cheese topped with lettuce, sour cream, pickled jalapeno, guacamole and cotija cheese.
Elote ( Street Corn)
Street Corn with Mayo, Cotija Cheese and Chile Piquin
Calamares
Fried Calamari. Served with chipotle aioli.
Buffalo Wings
Comes with blue Cheese and celery (5pc)
Empanadas
Queso Fundido
Melted cheese with chorizo.
Flautas de Chori-papa
Two crispy tortilla rolls filled with chorizo and potatoes topped with refried beans, tomatillo salsa, cotija cheese and sour cream.
Fried Shrimp with Plantains or Fries
Breaded Fried Shrimp
Platano Maduros
Sweet Plantains
Tostones
Fried Plantains
Tamales
Steamed corn masa dough wrapped in a corn husk with your choice of filling.
Tostada al Pastor
Crispy tortilla shell topped with beans, lettuce, sour cream, avocado and marinated pork with onions and pineapples.
Mozarella Sticks
6pc with Marinara sauce
Chicken Nuggets
9pc
Tamales Oaxaquenos
Steamed corn masa dough wrapped in a banana leaf with your choice of savory filling.
Grilled Skirt Steak Fajita
Sauteed bell pepper, onion, tomato, zucchini and mushroom. Served with flour tortillas, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese and guacamole.
Chicken Fajita
Sauteed bell pepper, onion, tomato, zucchini and mushroom. Served with flour tortillas, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese and guacamole.
Shrimp Fajita
Sauteed bell pepper, onion, tomato, zucchini and mushroom. Served with flour tortillas, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese and guacamole.
Combination Fajita
Sauteed bell pepper, onion, tomato, zucchini and mushroom. Served with flour tortillas, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese and guacamole.
Fajitas
Entrees
Pollo al Carbon
Grilled marinated boneless chicken served with pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans.
Mole Poblano
A concoction of Mexican ingredients with chocolate, chilies, plantains, tomatoes, nuts, raisins and cinnamon, served over chicken with rice and beans.
Pechuga Rellena
Oven roasted chicken breast stuffed with squash blossoms and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with spinach and sauteed zucchinis, onions and peppers with a touch of chipotle in a creamy tequila sauce.
Bistec Encebollado
Grilled sirloin steak and onions served with pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans.
Carne al Pastor
Roasted pork marinated with onions and pineapple with our special annatto guajillo sauce. Served with corn tortillas, guacamole, rice and beans.
Chuletas Asadas
Broiled pork chop marinated in epazote chile, Serrano garlic and olive oil. Served with ensalada de nopal, guacamole and beans.
Carnitas Estilo Michoacan
Oven roasted pork sauteed with tequila, orange juice, garlic and aromatic herbs. Served with rice, beans and guacamole.
Filete a la Veracruzana
Pan-seared striped bass filet with our salsa Veracruzana, fesh diced tomatoes, onions, capers, jalapenos, cilantro and white whine. Served with rice and fresh vegetables.
Camarones al Ajillo
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with olive oil, garlic and guajillo chile. Served with rice and beans.
Camarones a la Diabla
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with smoked creamy chipotle sauce. Served with corn tortillas, rice and bean.
Arrachera Asada
Grilled skirt steak marinated in orange juice and epazote. Served with ensalada de nopal, guacamole and black beans.
Chiles Rellenos
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cheese coated in an egg batter. Served with our special tomato sauce, rice and beans.
Pollo a la Mexicana
Sauteed chicken breast with tomato, onion and jalapeno served with rice and beans, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Mixiote (Lamb)
Slow Steamed wraps of Tender Lamb, Marinated in Guajullo sauce, perfumed with Avocado leaves, and served with rice and beans.
Camarones Poblanos
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with shallots, epazote, corn and poblano chile sauce. Served with rice and vegetables.
Pipian de Pollo con Tamal de Frijol
Pumpkin seeds, tomatillo, jalapeno concoction flavored with hoja santa served with chicken and black bean tamales.
Classic Lime Margarita
On the rocks. Must be 21 to purchase.
Passion Fruit Margarita
On the rocks. Must be 21 to purchase.
Mango Margarita
On the rocks. Must be 21 to purchase.
Tamarind Margarita
On the rocks. Must be 21 to purchase.
Guava Margarita
On the rocks. Must be 21 to purchase.
Strawberry Margarita
On the rocks. Must be 21 to purchase.
Red Wine Sangria
Must be 21 to purchase.
Mezcalita
Guava Puree, Vida Mezcal, Fresh Lime Juice and Agave. Must be 21 to purchase.
Margaritas and Sangria (Must be 21 to order)
Soft Tacos
Birria Tacos With Cheese
3 Delicious Beef Birria Tacos with Cheese, Onions and cilantro. Served with Consome Soup
Birria Tacos
3 Delicious Beef Birria tacos with onions and cilantro. Served with Consome soup
Bistec Soft Taco
Char-grilled top round strip steak. Served with a soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and guacamole sauce.
Al Pastor Soft Taco
Roasted marinated pork with onions and pineapple. Served with a soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and guacamole sauce.
Carne Enchilada Soft Taco
Marinated pork in spicy chile de arbol and guajillo salsa. Served with a soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and guacamole sauce.
Carnitas Soft Taco
Oven-roasted pork in Mexican spices. Served with a soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and guacamole sauce.
Chorizo Soft Taco
Homemade Mexican sausage. Served with a soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and guacamole sauce.
Pollo Soft Taco
Marinated grilled chicken breast. Served with a soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and guacamole sauce.
Vegetable Soft Taco
Grilled spring vegetables. Served with a soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and guacamole sauce.
Fish Soft Taco Order
Three tacos. Baja style. Pollock fish, cabbage, avocado and pico de gallo.
Shrimp Soft Taco Order
Three tacos. Chipotle shrimp, lime, cured onion, cabbage and pico de gallo.
Chilaquiles
Traditional tortilla and green tomatillo salsa or red guajillo salsa served with onion, sour cream and cotija cheese.
Huevos a la Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with fresh tomato, jalapeno and onions. Served with Rice and Beans
Huevos con Chorizos
Scrambled eggs with homemade Mexican sausage and guacamole. Served with Rice and Beans
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs sunny side up on a bed of corn tortilla topped with spicy salsa ranchera and queso fresco. Served with Rice and Beans
Omelet con Frijoles y Aguacate
Avocado, black beans and chorizo omelette served with home fries and a mixed greens salad tossed with lemon dressing.
Omelet de Hongos
Mixed mushrooms omelette served with home fries and a mixed green salad tossed with lemon dressing.
Omelet de Rajas con Requeson
Roasted poblano peppers and cottage cheese omelette served with home fries and a mixed greens salad tossed with lemon dressing.
Omelette Poblana
Omelette with Mushrooms, Onions, Poblano Peppers, Corn, and Poblano Sauce.
Desayuno
Sopas
Sopa de Tortilla
Chicken tomato broth with tortilla strips, onions, cheese, avocado, cilantro and pasilla pepper crumbs.
Sopa de Pollo con Verduras
Chicken and vegetable soup with Mexican seasoning.
Ensalada de Pollo
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, avocado, radishes and onions tossed with our lemon mustard vinaigrette. Dressings are mixed in.
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed baby greens, tomatoes and onions tossed in lemon dressing. Dressings are mixed in.
Ensalada Oaxaca
Avocado, tomato, iceberg lettuce, cilantro, red onions and Oaxaca cheese with lemon dressing. Dressings are mixed in.
Ensalada Jarocha
Grilled marinated shrimp, asparagus, onions, cilantro and tomatoes tossed in Mexican lime dressing. Dressings are mixed in.
Ensalada Mela
Mixed green salad, caramelized pecans, raisins, green apple slices and blue cheese crumbles with hoiney mustard lemon dressing.
Ensaladas
Quesadillas
Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortillas filled with melted Monterey mustard cheese served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
Quesadilla de Calabacitas
Homemade corn tortilla stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, sauteed julienne zucchinis, Serrano chilies and epazote topped with green salsa and sour cream.
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche
Homemade tortilla stuffed with huitlacoche (corn mushrooms) and Oaxaca cheese. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream and green tomatillo salsa.
Grilled Chicken Hard Shell Tacos
Three hard shell tacos topped with tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream and cotija cheese.
Chicken Tinga Hard Shell Tacos
Three hard shell tacos topped with tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream and cotija cheese.
Ground Beef Hard Shell Tacos
Three hard shell tacos topped with tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream and cotija cheese.
Hard Shell Tacos
Burritos, Enchiladas and Chimichangas
Regular Burrito
Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Carnitas Burrito
Oven roasted pork with Mexican spices. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Vegetarian Burrito
Grilled spring vegetables. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Carne Asada Burrito
Char-grilled marinated beef. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Carne Enchilada Burrito
Spicy marinated pork. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Chorizo Burrito
Homemade Mexican sausage. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Pollo Burrito
Grilled chicken. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Camaron Burrito
Grilled shrimp. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Mixed Mushrooms Burrito
Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Molida Burrito
Ground beef. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Pastor Burrito
Marinated pork with onion and pineapple. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Chimichanga
Two deep-fried flour tortillas filled with your choice of chicken or ground beef. Topped with melted cheese, green and red salsa. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans.
Enchilada
Three soft corn enchiladas topped with salsa, sour cream and cotija cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Enchiladas Poblanas
Five soft corn mole enchiladas topped with lettuce, red radish, onions, avocado and queso fresco.
Burrito al Pastor Dinner
Roasted marinated pork with onions, pineapple and Monterey Jack cheese topped with roasted tomatillo chipotle salsa. Served with guacamole and black beans. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Burrito Dinner
Chicken or grilled steak. Sauteed bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes topped with melted cheese, green enchilada salsa and crema fresca. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Burrito de Hongos Dinner
Mixed portabella, crimini and shiitake mushrooms sauteed with aromatic herbs, Oaxaca cheese and roasted green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice, beans, lettuce and pico de gallo. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Burrito Camaron Dinner
Sauteed shrimp, onions, jalapeno, zucchini, tomatillo and cheese topped with roasted guajillo salsa. Served with guacamole, rice and beans. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
Flautas Dinner
Three crispy tortillas rolled with choice of filling and topped with lettuce, sour cream and cotija cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Burrito Bowl
Rice,Black or pinto beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, sour cream and Monterrey Cheese with your choice of meat
Burritos Bowls
Tortas
Carne Enchilada Torta
Marinated pork in spicy chile de arbol and guajillo salsa. Mexican bread spread with black beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno and avocado.
Chorizo con Huevo Torta
Mexican sausage and eggs. Mexican bread spread with black beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno and avocado.
Milanesa Torta
Mexican bread spread with black beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno and avocado.
Bistec Torta
Char-grilled top round strip steak. Mexican bread spread with black beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno and avocado.
Cubana Torta
Cuban sandwich El Paso-style. Mexican bread spread with black beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno and avocado.
Pollo Torta
Grilled chicken. Mexican bread spread with black beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno and avocado.
Pastor Torta
Roasted marinated pork with onions and pineapple. Mexican bread spread with black beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno and avocado.
Horchata
Limonada
Iced Tea
Canned Soda
Jarritos
Sidral
Apple soda.
Boing
Snapple
Mexican Coke
Beverages
Beer (Must be 21 to purchase)
Corona
Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona Light
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pacifico
Must be 21 to purchase.
Modelo Especial
Must be 21 to purchase.
Negra Modelo
Must be 21 to purchase.
XX Ambar
Must be 21 to purchase.
XX Larger
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tecate
Must be 21 to purchase.
Michelada
Valentina spicy sauce, lime juice, clamato, tajin. Must be 21 to purchase.
Rice and Beans
Side Rice
Only Rice
Side Beans
Only Beans
Platanos Maduros
Sweet Plantain
Chips and Salsa
French Fries
Sauteed Spinach
Grilled Baby Cactus
Pico de Gallo
Sour Cream
Tortillas
Jalapeos en Escabeche
Sides
Dessert
Crepas de platano
Banana Crepe
Tres Leches
Vanilla almond sponge cake.
Flan
Rollitos a la Laurina
Crispy cinnamon banana and hazelnut roll.