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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.









Location
6019 N. Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60659
872.208.3260
El Carrito is BYOB
Hours
Mon – Sunday 11am – 9pm