Cafe El Tapatio Menu – Glenview, IL

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Glenview, IL

We are a Chicago staple now in the North Shore. Serving up Authentic Mexican Cuisine in a hip city feel environment. We go above and beyond the typical run of the mill Mexican restaurant bringing one flavors and tastes that are not represented through mainstream Mexican food. We have plates like Pollo en Mole de Reyna, Camarones Monte Alban, Crepas, Chile Rellenos and many more upholding traditional Mexican dishes but with the flavor and heat the North Shore so desperately needed. In regards to drinks we have some of the best, being all our speciality cocktails are made with small batch boutique 100% Blue Agave Tequila. We hope to see you soon!
Find us on socials: @cafeeltapatiogv

Bright, cheery eatery dispensing Mexican fare such as tacos & burrito platters plus margaritas. Based on 787 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Cafe El Tapatio 60025

Address:
9707 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

Phone: (224) 470-5120

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Hours

Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
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

Menu

Appetizers
Guacamole
Avocado spiked with fresh lime juice and tossed with onion, tomato and cilantro, garnished with crema and queso chihuahua
$9.00
Guacamole De Frutas
Avocado spiked with fresh lime juice, pico de gallo mango chunks and jicama
$9.00
Ceviche
Tilapia, pico de gallo, citrus juices, olives oil and sea salt
$11.00
Coctel De Camaron
Chilled shrimp in house made spicy cocktail sauce, pico de gallo and avocado chunks. Served parfait style
$12.00
Camarones Encocados
Coconut milk and guajillo glazed shrimp on a charbroiled pineapple bed
$11.00
Queso Fundido
Queso chihuahua au gratin with choice of house made chorizo or poblano rajas and Mexican oregano
$9.00
Ignacios Aka Nachos
House made chips smothered with frijoles. Topped with salsa dulce, queso chihuahua, guacamole and crema
$9.00
Taquitos
Crispy rolled corn tortillas stuffed with pulled chicken adobado, beef or papa con chipotle. Topped with queso fresco, crema and served with salsa cruda
$8.00
Revoltijo
Fresh fried platain topped with carne asada, poblano, mushroom, and onion, topped with queso chihuahua Au gratin
$11.00
Quesadillas Don Jose
Corn tortillas stuffed with queso chihuahua, grilled onions, frijoles and jalapeno rajas. Served with salsa quemada
$9.00
Quesadillas Costena
Ancho chile rubbed shrimp, caramelized onions and creamy queso de cabra in warm flour tortillas. Served with mixed greens and jicama salad
$12.00
Empanadas
Turnovers stuffed with choice of picadillo (beef, rice and raisins), camaron (shrimp and poblano rajas) or espinaca (baby spinach and queso de cabra)
$7.00
Nopales
Pickled cactus tossed with pico de gallo, Mexican oregano, chile de arbol and olive oil. Topped wtih queso fresco
$7.00
Camarones Al Juanita
Garlicky shrimp, chile de arbol and lime
$12.00
Queso De Cabra Ranchero
warm creamy goat cheese in spicy salsa ranchera. Served with fie grilled garlic bread
$9.00
Champinones Al Ajillo
sliced mushroom, poblano peppers, and onions lightly sea salted. Saut?ed in fresh garlic and olive oil served with choice of tortillas
$9.00
Soups
Crema De Chile Poblano
Cream of roasted poblano peppers. Served with tortilla chips
$6.00
Caldo De Pollo
Poached quarter chicken and vegetable soup served with rice and tortillas
$9.00
Caldo De Res
Beef short rib and vegetable soup served with rice and tortillas
$10.00
La Azteca
Tapatio’s original tortilla chicken soup cooked with chipotle peppers and topped with chihuahua cheese and avocado slices. Served with rice
$8.00
Caldo De Camaron
A delicious shrimp and vegetable soup served with rice and tortillas
$14.00
Salads
Ensalada El Patron
Mixed greens tossed with charbroiled chicken and jalapeno-lime vinaigrette
$11.00
Ensalada De Jicama
Mixed greens, fresh jicama, tomatoes and cucumber all tossed with freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro and olive oil
$7.00
Espinaca Salad
Baby spinach, creamy queso de cabra, toasted ajonjoli, applewood smoked bacon, sliced pear. Tossed with chipotle balsamic vinaigrette
$7.00
Ensalada Cesar
Crisp romaine, queso añejo, crispy tortilla strips, char-grilled chicken, chipotle Caesar dressing
$11.00
Chicken
Our Specialty Pechuga A La Tapatia
Chicken breast grilled with mushrooms, garlic and onions. Topped with salsa verde and melted chihuahua cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas
$15.00
Gallina En Mole
1/4 chicken topped with our complex mole poblano. Served with rice, beans and tortillas
$16.00
Crepas De Pollo
Three flour tortillas stuffed with pulled chicken adobado smothered in our signature chipotle cream sauce. Served with arroz blanco, esquites de calabaza and guacamole
$15.00
Pechuga Oaxaca
Charbroiled chicken breast marinated in citrus-cilantro marinade and topped with a mango jalapeno sauce. Served with arroz blanco and esquitse de calabaza
$15.00
Pechuga Bandera
Charbroiled chicken breast topped with roasted tomato, poblano rajas and creamy goat queso. Served with arroz blanco and esquites de calabaza
$15.00
Steaks
Carne Asada
Charbroiled skirt steak topped with grilled spanish onions. Served with enchilada roja, rice, beans and choice of tortillas
$18.00
Arrachera XX
Dos equis lager and garlic marinated charbroiled skirt steak. Served with nopalitos, frijoles de la olla and guacamole
$18.00
Costilla De Res En Tomatillo
Tender beef short ribs simmered with potato in tomatillo salsa. Served with rice, beans and choice of tortillas
$16.00
Fajitas
Sizzling Hot Fajitas
An exciting way to prepare your own tacos with strips of tender skirt steak, chicken breast, shrimp or vegetables pan tossed with onion, tomato, red and green pepper. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, crema and tortillas
$15.00
Seafood
Tilapia Al Tamarindo
Pan seared tilapia fillet with a tamarind, morita nectar. Served with arroz blanco and esquites de calabaza
$15.00
Tilapia Chilpachole
Pan seared ancho chile, lime zest rubbed tilapia. Served with arroz blanco and esquites de calabaza
$15.00
Camarones Borrachos
Pan tossed shrimp with guajillo adobo, garlic, onion, cilantro and flambeed with tequila. Served with arroz blanco, guacamole and pico de gallo
$16.00
Camarones Al Tequila
Shrimp grilled with garlic, tomato, onion, cilantro and tequila served with guacamole, rice and salad
$16.00
De La Costa
3 Corn tortillas stuffed with ancho chile rubbed shrimp. Topped with chile poblano crema, rajas and red onion. Served with arroz blanco and esquites de calabaza
$15.00
Vegetarian
Enchiladas De Platano
Three corn tortillas stuffed with fried plantains and topped with mole poblano, anejo queso, and crema. Served with rice and beans
$14.00
Enfrijoladas
Three corn tortillas stuffed with chihuahua cheese and onions. Topped with black bean epazote cream sauce and served with white rice
$13.00
Enchiladas Rancheras
Three corn tortillas stuffed with carrot, zucchini, potatoes, and chihuahua cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera and served with rice and beans
$13.00
Sincronizadas De Papa
Two flour tortillas stacked and stuffed with seasoned potato, pico de gallo, beans and topped with melted chihuahua cheese. Served with rice and beans
$13.00
Chiles Rellenos
Two poblano peppers stuffed with chihuahua cheese and lightly fried. Topped with salsa dulce and sour cream. Served with rice and beans
$14.00
Crepas De Espinacas
Three flour tortillas stuffed with fresh spinach and chihuahua cheese. Topped with a mild chipotle cream sauce. Served with arroz blanco, esquites de calabaza and guacamole
$14.00
Taquiza D.F.
Pastor Tacos
Ancho chile braised pork with cilantro and onion
$11.00
Carne Asada Tacos
Charbroiled skirt steak with lettuce, tomato and queso anejo
$11.00
Deshebrada Tacos
Beef short rib with grilled onions, jalapeno rajas
$11.00
Chorizo Tacos
Homemade sausage with cilantro and onion
$11.00
Papa Con Chorizo Tacos
Homemade sausage and seasoned potatoes with cilantro and onion
$11.00
Carnitas Tacos
Pork confit with pico de gallo
$11.00
Pollo Tacos
Pulled chicken adobado with lettuce, tomato and queso anejo
$11.00
Picadillo Tacos
Ground beef hash with lettuce, tomato and queso anejo
$11.00
The Combos
Guadalajara Combo
Enchilada, crispy taco, and a tostada with your choice of chicken or beef
$13.00
Tapatio Combo
Burrito, quesadilla and a steak taco
$13.00
La Fabulosa Combo
Carne adada, chile relleno and a flauta
$17.00
La Vegetariana Combo
Quesadilla, chile relleno and a guacamole tostada
$15.00
Enchiladas
Enchiladas
Your choice of picadillo, pollo or queso chihuahua with your choice of sauce. Served with rice and beans
$13.00
Everything Else
Burritos El Grande
Large flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken, steak or al pastor with lettuce, and tomato
$13.00
El Gradioso Burrito Suizo
Chicken or beef burrito stuffed with guacamole, crema, queso, beans, lettuce and tomato. Topped with salsa dulce and melted chihuahua cheese
$14.00
Burrito Vegetariano Suizo
Flour tortilla stuffed with beans, guacamole, crema, queso chihuahua, lettuce, tomato, topped with melted queso chihuahua and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans
$13.00
Steak Sincronizada
Two flour tortillas stacked and stuffed with steak, pico de gallo and beans. Topped with melted chihuahua cheese
$14.00
Sincronizada De Papa Con Chorizo
Flour tortillas stacked and stuffed with homemade chorizo, seasoned potatoes, pico de gallo and beans. Topped with melted chihuahua cheese
$14.00
Chimichanga
Crispy flour tortilla filled with beans, cheese, and your choice of beef or chicken. Topped with guacamole and crema
$13.00
Las Flautas De La Casa
Two crunchy rolled tortillas stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken. Topped with guacamole and crema
$13.00
Gringas
Flour tortillas stuffed with queso Chihuahua and your choice of pulled chicken adobado, carne asada, chorizo or pastor. Served with jicama salad
$11.00
Tacos Del Pacifio
Tacos Mar De Cortez
Dos Equis Amber beer battered shrimp, shredded lettuce, cabbage, ancho chile crema. Served with jicama salad and arroz blanco
$14.00
Tacos Del Mar
Lightly battered tilapia topped with mixed greens and cilantro crema. Served in warm tortillas de maiz and arroz blanco
$14.00
Tacos A Las Brazas
Citrus marinated char-grilled tilapia topped with mixed greens, pico de gallo and citrus vinaigrette. Served in warm tortillas de maiz
$14.00
Tacos Jarochos
Adobo-lime rubbed char-grilled shrimp topped with diced jicama, cucumber, pickled red onion and cilantro salsa cruda
$14.00
Beverages
Coke $2.25
Sprite $2.25
Diet Coke $2.25
Orange Soda $2.25
Lemonade $2.25
Iced Tea $2.25
Pineapple Juice $2.25

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Reviews

Tiffany Trncic
One of my top favorite Mexican restaurants around. I’m big on flavor! This place definitely knows how to season the food to perfection. I never liked shrimps like ever!!! This place made me obsessed with their “Camarones Juanita” let me tell your guys, DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING! They are to die for especially if u love spicy. They come with a grilled garlic toast as well that is like a match made in heaven. Everything else is so good as well I have t had anything I did t like so 10/10 for me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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David skinderowicz
Where do I even start? This place is hands down one of the best mexican spots I’ve found so far! Everything is super fresh and delicious! Everything on the menu was fantastic 10/10. The staff is super helpful and kind. Very well established place. Highly recommend checking it out.

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S S
I found this place on Maps (of course), and based on the high rating and good reviews, decided to give it a try. Upon parking the first thing I noticed was it’s pretty dark inside, but once we went in, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. We got a booth and ordered. They have a great kids menu too. Lots of groups, including families. A bar where people were quietly enjoying their evening. Friendly staff. The food was excellent, good value, and there’s a churro place next door (and DD at the end of the plaza if that’s more your style), or get dessert there.

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Kademo
Food was bad. We expected some level of quality, but got most average mexican food imaginable. Drinks were good though. Also they included some convenience fee and included gratuity. Scammy place

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Mishy
The two stars are for the food and the cute ambiance. The three stars I didn’t give are because of our server. I came here for a dinner and she was the only server working the whole restaurant. Overall she was good about checking up on us and our food came pretty quick too. When I ordered a drink she said I look too young and that I have to show my ID. I said I didn’t have it because I just got a temp ID but I had a picture of it on my phone as well as my old DL which I could have shown her (in which I was already over 21). She said no sorry that won’t work. (All of this was totally fine with me and I smiled and said okay and ordered a Diet Coke). When she came back with my Diet Coke she apologized again saying “soooo sorry, sorry honey you really do look sooo young like 16 or 17” she was saying this in a belittling tone and kept going on and on as if it was funny. It was not funny to me, it was embarrassing. I’m 26 years old and I didn’t appreciate her going on about it. It’s just a drink, I didn’t care but the fact that she kept it as a running joke like I was a child and making fun of the situation ruined the dinner for me.

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Nydia Cruz
First we walked in party of 6 we were sat down pretty fast. Yet service was less than par. Only 2 people working. Mango Margaritas no flavor/alcohol. We ordered and food came out but at different times. Food had no flavor whatsoever. Charged extra for salsa. When trying to discuss with server all he did was try to argue. Since party of 6 tip was included, probably wouldn’t have left one. Not what was expected of a 4.5 star place. Never again. Not authentic Mexican Food. Just realized there is a convenience fee charged for using card to pay. Unreal.

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Caitlin Haycock
Fun impromptu date night! Will definitely come back, they took care of us

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Amar P
The best Mexican food around Glenview. This is our go to place for Mexican food. Highly recommend the Mole plantain enchiladas! Also great margaritas!

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Tracey Redding
The food is excellent, the appetizers are especially exceptional. Try the Camarones Juanita! Service has been great each visit too. My only complaint is that it’s hard to leave room for delicious churros.

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Rafal Pociecha
The best Mexican food I ever had. It’s small,family own place. Food is fresh made with quality ingredients. I’m huge fan of spicy Mexican food and I’m very picky about freshness. This place is awesome. Great friendly stuff. On my second visit I tried salmon and burrito al pastor. Both dishes was delicious.

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