Carne Asada
Marinated skirt steak.
Barbacoa
Braised beef, chimichurri sauce.
Suadero
Roasted Mexican style brisket
Al Pastor
Three chile marinated pork.
Carnitas
Shredded pork shoulder with a hint of orange & fresh herbs.
Chorizo
Mexican sausage mixed with potatoes & carrots.
Pierna en Adobo
Pork leg cooked in Adobo sauce.
Chicharron Prensado
Meaty pork skin cooked in guajillo sauce & spices.
Tinga
Shredded chicken cooked with chipotle, tomatoes & grilled onions.
Pescado
Fried wild caught Haddok topped with a Jalapeño cabbage slaw & chipotle aioli.
Veggie
Fresh herbs, corn,carrots,roasted green & red peppers & onions.
Handmade tortillas · made fresh to order food · BYOB
We use 100% soybean oil. All pork products are cooked on a separate grill.
Appetizers
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Guacamole
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Ceviche
Shrimp, cilantro, lime, jalapeños and spices.
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Pico de Gallo
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Chips & Salsa
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Nacho Libre
Tortilla chips topped with cheddar and chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, black bean, sour cream & mole sauce.
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Elotes in a Cup
Roasted corn, mayo, lime, cotija cheese, cilantro, Chile.
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Mole Fries
Thick cut sidewinder fries topped with Mole sauce, sour cream, Chihuahua cheese and cilantro.
Tortas
Lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, refried beans & mayonnaise.
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Barbacoa
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Suadero
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Al Pastor
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Carnitas
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Chorizo
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Pierna en Adobo
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Chicharron
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Prensado
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Tinga
w/ sour cream.
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Veggie
Lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, refried beans & mayonnaise.
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Carne Asada
Lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, refried beans & mayonnaise.
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Pescado
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Torta Chilanga
Barbacoa, ham, chorizo, fried egg, refried beans, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions & avocado.
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Torta Cubana
Milanesa, Pierna en Adobo, grilled Vienna dog, grilled pineapple, Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro & mayonnaise.
Voted Best Mexican Sandwich Chicago Tribune -
Torta de Milanesa
Lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, avocado, refried beans & mayonnaise.
- Breaded Chicken Breast
- Breaded Carne Asada
Tacos
Corn tortillas made to order.
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Barbacoa
Pickled onions & cilantro.
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Suadero
Onions & cilantro.
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Al Pastor
Grilled pineapple, onions, cilantro.
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Carnitas
Pickled onions & cilantro.
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Chorizo
Onions & cilantro.
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Pierna en Adobo
Onions, cilantro & sour cream.
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Chicharron Prensado
Onions & cilantro.
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Tinga
Lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream & cilantro.
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Pescado
Jalapeño cabbage slaw & chipotle aioli.
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Veggie
Lettuce, tomatoes, refried beans, cilantro.
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Carne Asada
Onions, cilantro.
Quesadillas
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Barbacoa
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Suadero
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Al Pastor
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Carnitas
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Chorizo
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Pierna en Adobo
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Chicharron Prensado
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Tinga
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Veggie
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Cheese
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Carne Asada
Burritos
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, rice & beans.
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Barbacoa
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Suadero
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Al Pastor
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Carnitas
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Chorizo
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Pierna en Adobo
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Chicharron Prensado
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Tinga
w/ sour cream.
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Veggie
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Carne Asada
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Pescado
Jalapeño cabbage slaw & chipotle aioli.
Tostadas
Hard shell tortilla topped with beans, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
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Barbacoa
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Suadero
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Al Pastor
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Carnitas
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Chorizo
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Tinga
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Veggie
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Carne Asada
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Tostada De Ceviche
Hard shell tortilla topped with ceviche and avocado.
Entrees
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Carne Asada
8 oz. marinated skirt steak served with rice, beans, green onions and handmade tortillas.
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Fajitas
Green peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Chicken · Carne Asada · Shrimp -
Pozole
Stew made of pork, hominy, mild chile peppers, served with cabbage, radish, oregano and tostada.
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Milanesa Plate
Served with rice, beans & tortillas
- Chicken breast · Carne Asada
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Taco Dinner
2 or 3 Tacos of your choice with a side of Rice and Beans.
- 2 Tacos
- 3 Tacos
- Carne Asada
Especiales
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Perro Callejero (Street Dog)
Grilled bacon wrapped Vienna beef hot dog topped with grilled onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, Chihuahua cheese & Carrito sauce. Served with fries.
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Pambazo
Torta bread dipped in guajillo sauce stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, onion & sour cream.
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Southwest Salad
Romaine, tomatoes, corn, black beans, red peppers, onions, avocado, Chipotle Aioli dressing.
w/Chicken · w/Asada
Sides
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Small | Large
Spanish Rice & Beans
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Frijoles
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Small
- Large
Extras
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Cheese, Sour Cream
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Meat
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Avocado
Drinks & Desserts
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Agua Fresca
16oz · 24oz · 32oz -
Fountain Drinks
Small (16oz) · Medium (24oz) · Large (32oz) -
Coke de Mexico & Jarritos
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Paletas
Mexican ice cream bars.
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Bolis
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Flan
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Churro Bites
Chocolate or Cajeta (caramel) dip.
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Platano Macho
Fried bananas topped with sour cream, cajeta and condensed milk.
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Fried Ice Cream
Vanilla strawberry ice cream coated with corn flakes, cinnamon & sugar topped with Cajeta.
Chicago’s Best
Elliott from Chicago’s Best visits El Carrito for their “Best Mexican” feature of our Torta Chilanga.
Lunch Specials
Monday – Friday 11am – 3pm
All lunch specials include your choice of rice & beans, chicken tortilla soup, side of southwest salad or elotes in a cup.
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Quesadillas
- Barbacoa, Suadero, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Chorizo, Pierna en Adobo, Chicharron Prensado, Tinga or Veggie
- Carne Asada
- Cheese Only
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Torta
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Chicken Flautas
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Steak Torta
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2 Carne Asada Tacos
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Burrito
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2 Steak Tacos
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Steak Burrito
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2 Tacos
Location
6019 N. Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60659
872.208.3260
El Carrito is BYOB
Hours
Mon – Thur 11am – 9pm
Fri – Sat 11am – 10pm
Sun 11am – 9pm