El Tio Tex-Mex Grill Menu – McLean, VA

Type : Tex-Mex restaurant

Location : McLean, VA

Lively restaurant offering fajitas, tacos & other Tex-Mex dishes, as well as margaritas. Based on 428 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

El Tio Tex-Mex Grill 22101

Address:
1433 Center St, McLean, VA 22101

Phone: (703) 790-1910

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Sampler Platter
A combination of chicken wings, steak nachos, chicken quesadilla and beef taquito. Served with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.		 $21.65
Taco Tio
Taco served with fresh soft corn tortillas, topped with onions and fresh cilantro plus El Tio hot sauces.		 $5.45
Nacho Platter
Crispy corn chips covered with refried beans, melted cheese, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo on the side.		 $12.25
Camarones Al Ajillo
Sauteed shrimp with Spanish herbs, fresh garlic and sherry wine. Served with bread.		 $13.65
Taquitos
2 fried corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.		 $12.25
Queso Dip $6.80
Tamale De Elote
Sweet corn cake. Served with sour cream.		 $6.80
Platanos Fritos
Fried ripe plantains. Served with sour cream.		 $7.55
Side Of Shredded Cheese $1.75
Side Of Guacamole
8 ounces		 $8.15
Side Of Corn Tortillas (4) $1.45
Side Of Flour (3) $1.45
Chips & Salsa $2.40
El Tio Molcajete
Our signature appetizer, table side prepared fresh guacamole. Made with avocados, garlic olive oil, fresh tomatoes onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and fresh squeezed lime juice.		 $21.90
Soups
Seafood Soup
A delightful combination of scallop, shrimp, mussels and clams. Served hot and topped with cilantro.		 $19.10
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Fresh chicken pieces, vegetable soup with tortilla chips, topped with cheese and cilantro.		 $12.25
Sopa De Tortilla
Vegetable soup with tortilla chips. Topped with cheese and cilantro.		 $10.30
Salads
El Tio Salad
The homemade salad dressing includes: paprika, vegetable oil, vinaigrette, salt, sugar, lemon, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard and eggs. Served with our homemade dressing on the side. Spring mix, avocado, red onion and cherry tomatoes. Served with your preference of meat and raspberry vinaigrette on the side.		 $17.75
Tostada Salad
The homemade salad dressing includes: paprika, vegetable oil, vinaigrette, salt, sugar, lemon, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard and eggs. Served with our homemade dressing on the side. A large crispy flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of meat, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, guacamole and sour cream.		 $17.75
Fiesta Salad
The homemade salad dressing includes: paprika, vegetable oil, vinaigrette, salt, sugar, lemon, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard and eggs. Served with our homemade dressing on the side. Spring mix tossed with honey mustard and Monterrey Jack cheese, topped with your choice of chicken or steak fajitas and smothered with barbecue sauce.		 $19.10
California Salad
The homemade salad dressing includes: paprika, vegetable oil, vinaigrette, salt, sugar, lemon, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard and eggs. Served with our homemade dressing on the side. Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese and crispy tortilla chips.		 $17.75
Green Salad
The homemade salad dressing includes: paprika, vegetable oil, vinaigrette, salt, sugar, lemon, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard and eggs. Served with our homemade dressing on the side. Romaine lettuce, avocado and cherry tomatoes.		 $9.10
Quesadillas
Shrimp Quesadilla
Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Mushroom Quesadilla
Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $14.75
Steak Quesadilla
Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.85
Spinach Quesadilla
Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $14.40
Chicken Quesadilla
Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $18.50
Cheese Quesadilla
Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $13.65
Enchiladas
Seafood Enchiladas
With Cancun sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $23.95
Steak Enchiladas
With red chili sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $22.60
Grilled Chorizo Enchiladas
With red chili sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Grilled Chicken Breast Enchiladas
2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
With red chili sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.10
Chicken Enchiladas
With green tomatillo sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.10
Spinach Enchiladas
With green tomatillo sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $17.75
Cheese Enchiladas
With green tomatillo sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled and covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $17.75
Chimichangas
Seafood Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $23.95
Steak Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $22.60
Grilled Chorizo Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Grilled Chicken Breast Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Shredded Beef Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.10
Chicken Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $18.65
Spinach Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $17.75
Vegetables Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $17.75
Bean Chimichangas
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference, pan-fried. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $16.35
Burritos
Seafood Burrito
With Cancun sauce. A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $23.95
Steak Burrito
With red chili sauce. A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $22.60
Grilled Chorizo Burrito
With red chili sauce. A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Grilled Chicken Breast Burrito
A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Shredded Beef Burrito
With red chili sauce. A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $15.95
Chicken Burrito
With green tomatillo sauce. A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $15.95
Vegetables Burrito
With ranchera sauce. A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $17.75
Bean Burrito
With ranchera sauce. A large flour tortilla rolled and covered with cheese. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $16.35
Sizzling Fajitas
Camarones Brochette Fajitas
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese and jalapeno peppers wrapped in bacon. Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $32.80
Seafood Fajitas
Shrimp, salmon, scallops and Mexican butter. Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $34.15
Ribeye Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $35.50
Shrimp Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $31.40
Pork Ribs Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $27.30
Chicken Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $27.30
Grilled Chorizo Fajitas
Pork sausage. Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $27.30
Vegetable Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $27.30
Steak Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed green peppers and Spanish onions. Fresh flour tortillas, Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
and sour cream.		 $30.05
Combo Fajitas
Chicken, Steak & Shrimp Fajitas $34.15
Chicken & Steak Fajitas $30.05
Shrimp & Chicken Fajitas $30.05
Steak & Shrimp Fajitas $32.80
BBQ Ribs & Chicken Fajitas $27.30
BBQ Ribs & Steak Fajitas $30.05
BBQ Ribs & Shrimp Fajitas $30.05
BBQ RIbs, Shrimp & Steak Fajitas $35.50
Camarones Brochette (2) & Ribeye Steak Fajitas $41.00
Chicken
Pollo Poblano
Shredded chicken my contain bones. Grilled chicken breast topped with shrimp and poblano pepper sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and sauteed vegetables.		 $30.05
Pollo Ranchero
Shredded chicken my contain bones. Grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed zucchini, onions, tomatoes, white wine and cream. Served with white rice, black beans and small salad.		 $25.95
Pollo Saltado
Shredded chicken my contain bones. Strips of marinated grilled chicken breast sauteed tomatoes, onions green peppers, and fried potatoes. Served with white rice, and black beans.		 $25.95
Pollo A La Plancha
Shredded chicken my contain bones. Marinated chicken breast, griddle and topped with a mushroom creamy sauce. Served with white rice, black beans, and small salad		 $25.95
Meat
El Patron Steak
Ribeye steak topped with sauteed mushrooms. Served with white rice, black beans and platanos fritos.		 $35.50
Bistec Con Camarones
Grilled outside skirt steak topped with grilled shrimp. Served with white rice, black beans and a small salad.		 $34.15
El Tio Carne Asada
Grilled New York steak marinated in our special seasonings and topped with brown garlic sauce. Served with white rice, black beans, fried yucca and platanos fritos.		 $31.40
Steak & Eggs
Grilled New York steak topped with 2 fried eggs, over sliced onions and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice and a la charra beans.		 $31.40
Lomo Saltado
Strips of grilled steak, sauteed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, fried potatoes and topped with fresh cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans.		 $31.40
Lechoncito Al Horno
Morsels of pork roasted in Spanish marinated, covered with sauteed onions. Served with white rice, black beans and platanos fritos.		 $27.30
Seafood
Mariscada
Seafood stew with shrimp, scallops, squids, clams, mussels and salmon, cooked with Spanish saffron, chopped onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with white rice on the side.		 $34.15
Camarones Veracruz
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine, Spanish onions, garlic and red crushed peppers. Served over white rice, sauteed vegetables and black beans on the side.		 $31.90
Camarones Poblano
A generous portion of shrimp sauteed with onions in poblano sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and sauteed vegetables.		 $31.40
Camarones A La Plancha
Grilled shrimp topped with garlic sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and small salad.		 $31.40
Mariscos Saltados
A generous portion of shrimp and scallops, sauteed with red onions, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and fried potatoes. Served with white rice and black beans.		 $32.80
Camarones Tequila
A generous portion of shrimp, sauteed with onions, pablano pepper, scallions, tomatoes and garlic, then glazed with tequila. Served with white rice, black beans and sauteed vegetables.		 $31.90
Pescado Cancun
Grilled fresh fillet of salmon, topped with shrimp and scallop. Covered with Cancun sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and sauteed vegetables.		 $32.80
Sides / Kid’s Menu
Kids Burrito
One Kids Burrito topped with sauce and cheese. Served with Mexican rice, Refried beans, and sour cream.		 $7.95
Kids Enchilada
One Enchilada served with Mexican rice, Refried Beans, and sour cream.		 $6.80
Kids Quesadilla
Kids Portion Quesadilla served with sour cream.		 $6.80
Kids Taco
One Crispy Taco Served with Mexican rice, Refried Beans, and Sour Cream.		 $6.80
Mexican Rice
Mexican rice.		 $2.80
Side Of Black Beans
8 oz. Black beans.		 $2.80
Side Of Flour Tortillas (3)
Homemade flour tortillas.		 $2.50
Side Of Guacamole
8 oz. Fresh guacamole.		 $9.05
Side Of Refried Beans
8 oz. Refried beans.		 $2.80
Side Of Shredded Cheese
Cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese.		 $1.80
Side Of White Rice
White rice.		 $2.80
Pancho Platters
Fish Tacos
Made with broiled tortilla crusted tilapia served over soft flour tortilla. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $23.20
Tacos Al Carbon
2 flour tortillas filled with your choice of chicken or steak. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and Mexican butter.		 $23.20
Chile Relleno
2 poblano peppers stuffed with Monterrey Jack cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $17.75
Tacos El Paso
3 homemade crispy tacos filled with your choice of shredded beef or chicken. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and shredded cheese.		 $17.75
Tamales De Pollo
2 chicken tamales covered with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $16.35
Mexican Combinations
Chicken Tamal Chile Relleno & Beef Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $21.85
Chicken Tamal & Chile Relleno
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $15.95
Chicken & Cheese Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $21.85
Cheese & Beef Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $21.85
Spinach & Cheeese Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $14.80
Chicken, Cheese & Beef Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $21.85
Spinach & Beans Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $17.75
Chicken Enchilada & Beef Taco
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.10
Beef Enchilada & Chicken Taco
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.10
Spinach Enchilada & Chile Relleno
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.10
Chicken & Beef Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $19.10
Chicken & Seafood Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Beef & Seafood Enchilada
Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.		 $20.50
Parrillada Mexicana
Parrillada Mexicana
Serves 2-3 people. Grilled steak, chicken fajitas, BBQ ribs, grilled shrimp, chorizo and grilled vegetables. Served with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and flour tortilla.		 $82.05
Desserts
Chocolate Spoon Cake
Chocolate pudding between 2 layers of dark, moist, chocolate-drenched cake.		 $6.80
Flan
Typical caramel custard.		 $5.65
Drinks / Margaritas
Cadillac Margarita (20oz)
ONLY FOR PICK UP ORDERS

Can only order one. Must be ordered with a meals per state law.

Must provide valid ID
Must be 21 years or older.

 $21.65
Coke $3.70
Diet Coke $3.70
Fresh Lemonade $5.45
Ginger Ale $3.70
Horchata $5.45
House Margarita (20oz)
ONLY FOR PICK UP ORDERS

Can only order one. Must be ordered with a meals per state law.

Must provide valid ID
Must be 21 years or older.

 $18.20
Juice $5.45
Orange Soda $3.70
Sprite $3.70

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Reviews

Daniel Whodat
Saw this place while driving by and figured why not go eat there, we looked up reviews real quick before because you know. Reviews. A lot of people talked about the large portions and good food and they were not misleading.

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Erica El Gafy
Flavors were okay, but most of my food was runny. I ordered enchiladas, I assumed beef would have been ground beef, it wasn’t. It would be nice to have those details available. I also ordered queso dip, I received nacho..

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Matt Ladd
This is a fantastic Mexican restaurant. Best fajitas around. So good we drive all the way from Arlington to get to it and we do it often (about once a week). Staff is super friendly, they have solid margaritas, and it’s not overly expensive. Definitely one of the places we love to visit. They can also be very fast if you are trying to get in and out. Solid recommend.

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Deb Cohen
Delicious! This restaurant in downtown McLean has excellent chips (the thin crispy kind) and salsa. I also had the California Salad with shrimp. The salad was fresh with beautifully sliced avocado and perfectly seasoned and cooked shrimp.

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Stephanie Mendes
I ate for the first time at the restaurant in Falls Church and I loved it, but yesterday I went to McLean and the quality of the Steak is much lower, it tastes is like a plastic (???) definitely need to check the validity and quality of the steak and the way of cooking preparation.

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Brittany Stroud
From a North Texan, this restaurant is legit! Ate lunch here 2x and dinner 1x in past 5 days. Every single meal was fresh and delicious! Salsa is on point, margaritas were fantastic, ribeye fajitas were amazing, the ceviche SUPER Fresh, cheese enchiladas superb, and team/staff as nice as they come. Will be back next time I’m in the area.

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Norman Williams
Things were positive when we entered. We got seated right away, we were able to place our order quickly and the food arrived in a reasonable time. My order, chicken tamales, had very little chicken and was mostly the tamale dough. That was disappointing. We then waited a long time for the check which never arrived. I finally had to ask another server if our check could be brought so we could leave. Personally, I would not visit this restaurant again. There are many other options to choose from.

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Rj
Nice Tex-Mex spot in the heart of Mclean. Lunch menu was very affordable. Good Mexican beers in chilled glasses. Margaritas looked good (didn’t try, but my party had no complaints). Service was very good with attentive waiter/waitress. Parking is a little difficult due to cross streets and as El Tio is located in a small duo/split strip mall, but very accessible from Tysons Corner and the greater Mclean area. Would recommend for a bite during the lunch hour.

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Nate B
This place was fantastic. The chips were some of the best I have had. Salsa, beer and queso were all good. Service was good. Reasonable prices. I would definitely recommend this place.

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Alan Mah
Being from California, it took awhile to find authentic Mexican cuisine.

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