El Chinaco Menu – Costa Mesa, CA

Type : Salvadoran restaurant

Location : Costa Mesa, CA

Homey joint dishing up Mexican & Salvadoran eats, including tacos, tortas & especially pupusas. Based on 545 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

El Chinaco 92627

Address:
560 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Phone: (949) 722-8632

Website:

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Hours

Friday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 9 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM

Menu

Soup
Pescado
Delicious seafood broth with a slight kick, fish, potatos, carrots, mexican squash.
Onions, cilantro, lime and fresh corn tortillas on the side!		 $14.50
Camarón
Delicious seafood broth with a slight kick, shrimp, potatos, carrots, mexican squash.
Onions, cilantro, lime and fresh corn tortillas on the side!		 $15.50
Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast Burrito
Burritos stuffed with beans and/or potatoes. Sausage, bacon, eggs, and cheese.		 $9.00
Machaca Breakfast Burrito
Burritos stuffed with beans and/or potatoes. Shredded beef, eggs, and cheese.		 $9.00
Chorizo And Eggs Breakfast Burrito
Burritos stuffed with beans and/or potatoes. Chorizo, eggs, and cheese.		 $9.00
Egg Breakfast Burrito
Burritos stuffed with beans and/or potatoes. Eggs and cheese.		 $7.40
Breakfast Plates
Ham And Eggs
Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $9.75
Chorizo And Eggs
Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $9.75
Huevos Rancheros
Delicious tomato, bell pepper, onion sauce on top of eggs served your way. Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $10.50
Bacon And Eggs
Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $9.75
Huevos A La Mexicana
Eggs mixed together with jalapeño, onions and tomato representing the Mexican flag! Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $10.50
Steak Ranchero
Eggs your way with steak and a delicious tomato, bell pepper, onion sauce on top! Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $12.95
Sausage And Eggs
Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $9.75
Salvadorean Breakfast
Served with eggs your way, beans, creama, and plantano frito!		 $11.50
Steak And Eggs
Served with beans, cheese, potatoes, and tortillas.		 $12.95
Tacos
Carnitas Tacos
Juicy shredded pork. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions.		 $3.85
Carne Asada Tacos
Steak. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions.		 $3.85
Birria Tacos
Shredded beef. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions.		 $3.85
Pollo Tacos
Chicken. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions.		 $3.85
Adobada Tacos
Spicy pork. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions.		 $3.85
Pescado Tacos
Fish. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro and onions.		 $4.50
Camaron Tacos
Shrimp. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $5.50
Chinaco Tacos
Carnitas Chinaco Tacos
Pork. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $4.50
Carne Asada Chinaco Tacos
Steak. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $4.50
Birria Chinaco Tacos
Shredded beef. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $4.50
Pollo Chinaco Tacos
Chicken. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $4.50
Adobada Chinaco Tacos
Spicy pork. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $4.50
Pescado Chinaco Tacos
Fish. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $5.50
Camaron Chinaco Tacos
Shrimp. Served on two corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.		 $5.50
Burritos
Frijol Y Queso Burrito
Beans and cheese. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro.		 $7.50
Carnitas Burrito
Pork. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro.		 $9.00
Carne Asada Burrito
Steak. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro.		 $9.00
Birria Burrito
Shredded beef. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro.		 $9.00
Pollo Burrito
Chicken. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro.		 $9.00
Adobada Burrito
Spocy pork. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro.		 $9.00
Chile Relleno Burrito
Peppers stuffed with cheese. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro.		 $9.00
Vegetariano Burrito
Vegetarian. A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, lettuce, onions, and cilantro. Rice, beans, guacamole, onion, cilantro, sour cream, tomato, and cheese.		 $9.00
Burrito Mojado Burrito
Meat, beans, rice, topped with green or red enchilada sauce with melted cheese.		 $0.90
Chinaco Burritos
Carnitas Chinaco Burritos
Pork. A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $9.90
Carne Asada Chinaco Burritos
Steak. A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $9.90
Birria Chinaco Burritos
Shredded beef. A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $9.90
Pollo Chinaco Burritos
Chicken. A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $9.90
Adobada Chinaco Burritos
Spicy pork. A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $9.90
Chile Relleno Chinaco Burritos
Peppers stuffed with cheese. A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $9.90
Shrimp Chinaco Burritos
A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $11.00
Fish Chinaco Burritos
A flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.		 $11.00
Combinations Plate
Chile Relleno
Peppers stuffed with cheese. Two. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $11.50
Enchiladas Beef
Two. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Enchiladas Chicken
Two. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Tacos
Two. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Flautas Beef
Two. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Flautas Chicken
Two. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Crispy Taquitos Beef
Three. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Crispy Taquitos Chicken
Three. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Carne Asada
Steak. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Carnitas
Pork. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Birria
Shredded beef. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Pollo
Chicken. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Adobada
Spicy pork. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese over the beans.		 $10.50
Tortas
Milanesa Torta
Breaded steak. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Jamón Y Queso Torta
Ham and cheese. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Carnitas Torta
Pork. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Carne Asada Torta
Steak. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Birria Torta
Shredded beef. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Pollo Torta
Chicken. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Adobada Torta
Spicy pork. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Chorizo And Eggs Torta
Chorizo, eggs, beans, and cheese. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $10.50
Chile Relleno Torta
Peppers stuffed with cheese. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $9.75
Cubana Torta
Ham, cheese, spicy pork, steak, and breaded steak. A Mexican bread roll filled with lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.		 $12.00
Nachos
Tradicional Nachos
Traditional. Beans, cheese, and jalapenos. Topped with beans, nacho cheese, and jalapenos.		 $10.50
Carnitas Nachos
Pork. Topped with beans, nacho cheese, and jalapenos.		 $11.50
Carne Asada Nachos
Steak. Topped with beans, nacho cheese, and jalapenos.		 $11.50
Birria Nachos
Shredded beef. Topped with beans, nacho cheese, and jalapenos.		 $11.50
Pollo Nachos
Chicken. Topped with beans, nacho cheese, and jalapenos.		 $11.50
Adobada Nachos
Spicy pork. Topped with beans, nacho cheese, and jalapenos.		 $11.50
Quesadillas
Queso Quesadilla
Cheese. A blend of cheeses and a flour tortilla with a side of sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.		 $8.00
Carnitas Quesadilla
Pork. A blend of cheeses and a flour tortilla with a side of sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.		 $10.00
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Steak. A blend of cheeses and a flour tortilla with a side of sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.		 $10.00
Birria Quesadilla
Shredded beef. A blend of cheeses and a flour tortilla with a side of sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.		 $10.00
Pollo Quesadilla
Chicken. A blend of cheeses and a flour tortilla with a side of sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.		 $10.00
Adobada Quesadilla
Spicy pork. A blend of cheeses and a flour tortilla with a side of sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.		 $10.00
Camaron Quesadilla
Shrimp. A blend of cheeses and a flour tortilla with a side of sour cream, lettuce, and tomato.		 $12.00
Tostadas or Sopes
Vegetariana
Vegetarian. A crispy tortilla with beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.		 $7.50
Carnitas
Pork. A crispy tortilla with beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.		 $9.50
Carne Asada
Steak. A crispy tortilla with beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.		 $9.50
Birria
Shredded beef. A crispy tortilla with beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.		 $9.50
Pollo
Chicken. A crispy tortilla with beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.		 $9.50
Adobada
Spicy pork. A crispy tortilla with beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.		 $9.50
Camaron
Shrimp. A crispy tortilla with beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.		 $10.00
A La Carte
Enchiladas
One.		 $4.00
Enchiladas
Two.		 $8.00
Chile Relleno
One. Pepper stuffed with cheese.		 $5.50
Chile Relleno
Two. Pepper stuffed with cheese.		 $11.00
Taquitos
Three.		 $8.00
Flautas
Two.		 $8.00
Arroz
Rice.		 $4.00
Frijoles
Beans.		 $4.00
Chips And Salsa $4.00
Guacamole $2.50
Sour Cream $1.50
Crema Mexicana
Mexican cream.		 $1.50
French Fries $4.50
Pupusas
Chicharrón
Pork. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $5.50
Queso
Cheese. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $5.50
Revuelta
Mixed. Pork and cheese. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $5.50
Frijol
Beans. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $5.50
Frijol Y Queso
Beans and cheese. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $5.50
Queso Y Calabaza
Cheese and squash. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $5.50
Queso Y Loroco
Cheese mixes with loroco flowers. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $5.95
Espinacas Con Queso
Spinach and cheese. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $3.60
Hongos Con Queso
Mushroom and cheese. Corn tortilla with filling inside. Served with coleslaw.		 $3.85
Specialities
Platano Frito
Fried macho banana. Served with beans and Mexican cream.		 $10.50
Yuca Frita
Fried cassava. Served with coleslaw, tomato, cucumber, and pork.		 $11.50
Yuca Sancochada
Boiled cassava. Served with coleslaw, tomato, cucumber, and pork.		 $10.75
Pastelitos
Three pieces. Small deep fried tortilla stuffed with carrots, beef, and potatoes.		 $10.50
Empanadas De Platano
Two pieces. Macho banana turnovers stuffed with sweet hard milk with a cinnamon taste.		 $9.50
Salvadorean Tamales
Puerco o pollo stuffed with potatoes and bell peppers. Served with coleslaw.		 $6.50
Tamal De Elote
Sweet corn tamale served with Mexican cream.		 $3.50
Seafood
Coctel De Camaron
Shrimp cocktail.		 $15.50
Tostada De Camaron
Shrimp cocktail tostada.		 $10.00
Combinations
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Shrimp sauteed with garlic and mushroom. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados y tortillas.		 $15.50
Camarones A La Diabla
Shrimp with very spicy sauce. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados y tortillas.		 $15.50
Camarones Rancheros
Shrimp cooked in salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados y tortillas.		 $15.50
Mojarra Frita
Fried tilapia. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados y tortillas.		 $15.50
Children’s Specials
Taco
One piece. Served with rice and beans or french fries and soft drink.		 $7.00
Burrito
Served with rice and beans or french fries and soft drink.		 $7.00
Cheese Quesadilla
Served with rice and beans or french fries and soft drink.		 $7.00
Beverages
Jugo De Naranja
Freshly squeezed.		 $6.00
Soft Drinks $2.75
Licuados
Strawberry, banana, papaya, mango, berry, mamey, maracuya, and guanabana blended with milk or water.		 $5.50
Agua Frescas
Rice water, tamarind fruit, hibiscus flower, and pineapple.		 $3.50
Sodas Mexicanas
Mexican sodas.		 $2.85
Coca-Cola®
Coca-Cola Soda		 $3.70
Botella De Agua
Bottled water.		 $1.50
Dessert
Flan $5.00
Mocha Flan $5.00
Coconut Flan $5.00
Pumpkin Flan $5.00

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Reviews

Joseph Graden
I’ve never had El Salvadoran food before but one of the waiters was kind enough to walk me through the menu during a busy time.

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Guz man
Well, sadly, I will have to find a new pupuseria. For many years, this one had my business without fail until recently. The pupusas have suffered a drastic change along with the salsas and the curtido. I thank them for the good times, for I believe they can turn it around back to the way it was. But until that happens, I won’t be coming back.

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Chandler Dodge
Ordered the pork papusa and the bean and cheese papusa, both came out piping hot having been made fresh. The cooks were singing over the grill as food cooked, atmosphere was welcoming, friendly, familial. Food was absolutely delicious, and worth the wait. Will definitely be back.

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Yvonne G
WORST experience EVER. I’m very embarrassed on how they treated me and my friends. They never had pupusas so I recommended them to try it. These girls working were laughing & making fun of us. They blasted the music off a speaker they brought in. It was like a Club where we were yelling to hear each other & kept asking each other to repeat what the other said. It gave us a headache.

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Edgar sanchez
Food is good good size very well-made. It just takes long to get your food but it’s understandable. It’s done fresh and by hand so if you cannot wait go to your regular local fast food location of choice.

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Sean McGowan
Takes I ordinately long to get orders here, I got bkfst burritos and it took close to 25 minutes for them to hand them to me, they were ok, no complaints.

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Jackii
My FAVORITE torta spot!! I may be basic but their ham and cheese tortas are hard to beat, they’re so good!! Can’t go wrong with the pupusas too, they’re delicious!!! Just know you going to have to wait 20min for them because they come out fresh

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Marco Meneses
Very disappointed, because I order a simple nachos for 10.50 as show in your escreen, and I paid 11.50, I asked the cashier because I feel confuesed, she givime excuses about it , but why you have one price and pay more?

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Bitter Almonds
This is the 3rd or 4th iteration of El Chinaco. It has recently undergone an ownership change. However, the pupusas are still HUGE – portions are veeeeery generous – and it’s still the best place to get pupusas in Southern California. Hell, I might go insofar as to say that they are even better than in El Salvador! (With the exception of maybe La Suiza, but, then you’d have to pay 800 bucks for a roundtrip ticket and try them out yourself.)

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josue Antonio
pupusas we’re great but nachos were below average

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