El Chicano Menu – Lafayette, IN

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Lafayette, IN

Unadorned strip-mall restaurant serving familiar Mexican & American eats, plus beer & wine. Based on 322 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

El Chicano 47904

Address:
6 N Earl Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904

Phone: (765) 448-4206

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 8 AM–7 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 8 AM–7 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 8 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–7 PM
Thursday 8 AM–7 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–7 PM

Menu

DESAYUNO (BREAKFAST)
Huevos con Chorizo
Eggs and Mexican sausage.		 $8.50
Huevos con Jamón
Eggs and ham.		 $8.50
Huevos ala Mexicana
Mexican style eggs.		 $8.25
Huevos Rancheros
Ranch style eggs.		 $9.00
Huevos el Chicano
El Chicano eggs.		 $9.75
APERITIVOS (APPETIZERS)
Nachos Tejanos
Nachos with sour cream, beans, tomatoes, and jalapenos.		 $10.00
Regular Quesadilla
Quesadilla with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and guacamole.		 $7.00
Quesadilla con Carne
Quesadilla with meat, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and guacamole.		 $11.00
Botana el Chicano
Shrimp, sausage, steak, fried cheese, your choice of pepper, and guacamole.		 $18.00
Queso Blanco y Chips
Cheese dip.		 $5.00
Salsa y Chips
Sauce and chips.		 $3.50
Guacamole y Chips
Guacamole and chips.		 $6.50
CALDOS (SOUPS)
Pozole
Hominy and pork.		 $11.00
Sopa de Marisco (Seafood) $18.50
Menudo $11.00
Caldo de Pollo (Chicken) $8.50
Caldo de Res (Beef) $11.00
ENSALADAS (SALADS)
Taco Salad $9.00
Ensalada de la Casa
House salad.		 $3.50
Ensalada de Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled chicken salad.		 $9.50
Ensalada de Camarones
Grilled shrimp salad.		 $11.00
TOSTADAS
Pollo (Chicken) $3.75
Asada (Steak) $3.75
Carnitas (Pork) $3.75
Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) $3.75
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage) $3.75
Cecina (Salted Steak) $3.75
Camaron (Shrimp) $5.00
SOPES
Pollo (Chicken) $3.75
Asada (Steak) $3.75
Carnitas (Pork) $3.75
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage) $3.75
Cecina (Salted Beef) $3.75
Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) $3.75
PLATILLOS (MAIN DISHES)
Cecina (Salted Steak) $15.00
Cecina con Cebolla, Chile Asado y Nopal $18.50
Milanesa de Pollo
Thin slices of breaded chicken deep-fried to a crisp.		 $15.50
Milanesa de Res
Thin slices of breaded beef deep-fried to a crisp.		 $15.50
Carnitas
Baked pork cooked in the oven until nice and tender.		 $14.00
Bistec Tampiqueño
Steak with a mole enchilada and topped with mole sauce and cheese.		 $19.00
Chuletas a la Broila
Pork chops broiled and seasoned.		 $15.00
Chuletas ala Mexicana
Broiled pork chops sautéed with jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, and onions.		 $17.00
Pechuga de Pollo
A juicy chicken breast grilled with a Mexican seasoning.		 $14.00
Bistec Chicano Ranchero
Poblano chili pepper, mushrooms, sour cream, and onions.		 $19.00
Bistec a la Parrilla
Grilled steak.		 $18.00
Bistec a la Mexicana
Grilled steak sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and peppers.		 $19.00
BURRITOS
Pollo (Chicken) $10.50
Asada (Steak) $10.50
Carnitas (Pork) $10.50
Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) $10.50
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage) $10.50
Cecina (Salted Steak) $10.50
Vegetariano (Vegetarian) $10.50
Camaron (Shrimp) $12.50
Tripa (Tripe) $12.00
Lengua (Beef Tongue) $13.00
CHILAQUILES
Pollo (Chicken) $11.00
Asada (Steak) $11.00
Carnitas (Pork) $11.00
Cecina (Salted Beef) $11.00
Carne & Huevos (Meat & Eggs) $13.50
Regulares (Regular/No Meat) $9.00
FAJITAS
Pollo (Chicken) $15.00
Res (Steak) $15.00
Combinada (Mix) $17.00
Mariscos (Seafood)
A great combination of fresh clams, scallops, crab, shrimp, and tilapia cooked to perfection.		 $18.50
TACOS
Pollo (Chicken) $4.00
Asada (Steak) $4.00
Carnitas (Pork) $4.00
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage) $4.00
Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) $4.00
Tacos Mixtos
Mixed tacos with your choice of 3 meat options.		 $11.50
Cecina (Salted Beef) $4.50
Camaron (Shrimp) $4.50
Tripa (Tripe) $4.50
Lengua (Beef Tongue) $4.50
MARISCOS (SEAFOOD)
Mojarra Frita
Whole deep-fried mojarra seasoned with our personal spices.		 $16.00
Mojarra ala Diabla
Fried whole mojarra sautéed with a hot sauce, jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes.		 $18.95
Camarones a la Mexicana
Fresh shrimp sauteed in tomato sauce, chopped onions, jalapenos, and tomatoes.		 $17.00
Camarones a la Diabla
Fresh shrimp in hot sauce, chopped jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes.		 $17.00
Camarones a la Veracruzana
Fresh shrimp in a light sauce with chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and chipotle peppers.		 $17.00
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Shrimp sautéed in a light garlic sauce.		 $16.00
Fillet de Tilapia ala Broila
Fresh fillet of tilapia broiled in a lean garlic sauce.		 $15.00
Filet de Tilapia ala Veracruzana
Sautéed with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and chipotle peppers.		 $16.50
Coctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail
El Chicano secret sauce, avocado, onions, cilantro, and crackers.		 $13.00
ENCHILADAS
Enchilada de Queso
Three cheese enchiladas with your choice of green or red sauce.		 $8.50
Enchiladas de Pollo
Three enchiladas with chicken and green or red sauce.		 $9.50
Enchiladas de Res
Three enchiladas with beef and green or red sauce.		 $9.50
Enchiladas Poblanas
Three enchiladas with mole sauce, your choice of meat, topped with lettuce, onions, cilantro, and avocado.		 $11.50
Enchiladas Combinados
Three enchiladas: 1 chicken, 1 steak, and 1 cheese with your choice of green or red sauce.		 $11.00
TORTAS
Pollo (Chicken) $10.00
Asada (Steak) $10.00
Carnitas (Pork) $10.00
Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) $10.00
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage) $10.00
Cecina (Salted Beef) $10.00
Milaneza (Breaded Beef) $10.00
Jamón (Ham) $10.00
Hawaiiana
Ham and pineapple.		 $10.00
Cubana
Breaded beef, sausage, and ham.		 $11.50
KIDS MENU
Chicken Fingers $6.50
Mozzarella Sticks $6.00
Cheeseburger $6.50
Quesadilla
Served with rice and beans.		 $6.00
SIDES
Arroz (Rice) $4.00
Frijoles (Beans) $4.00
Fries $2.50
Tortillas $1.50
Nopales $3.50
Jalapeños $2.00
Pico de Gallo $2.50
POSTRES (DESSERT)
Flan $4.00
Cheesecake $4.00
AGUA FRESCAS (NATURAL FRUIT FLAVORED DRINKS)
Tamarindo (Tamarind) $4.00
Horchata (Rice) $4.00
Jamaica (Hibiscus) $4.00
Melon (Cantaloupe) $4.00
Mango $4.00
Limonada (Limeade) $4.00
BEBIDAS (BEVERAGES)
Coca (Coke) Bottle $3.50
Pepsi (Can) $1.75
Mountain Dew (Can) $1.75
Coke (Fountain) $2.75
Diet Coke (Fountain) $2.75
Sprite (Fountain) $2.75

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Reviews

Will Baker
Second time having steak tacos… can’t try anything else. These are too good.

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Cristy Perez
I was excited to try this restaurants food because of the reviews but I was disappointed. The food was super bland. Even the sauces seemed watery and lacking flavor. The service was great and the ambiance of the restaurant as well but the food needs to be seasoned better in my opinion.

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Enki Anunnaki
From the young ladies to the elders there, the service is very welcoming and hospitable. The food is fresh and very cultural related to they’re roots and their menu to accommodate the Mexican American experience is there as well. Best place for steak tacos n Lafayette hands down frfr

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Kara Johnson
I’ve been eating here for over three years, they’re my go to for tacos. One because the big portions they give you and two because of the taste.

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Derek Liu
Exceptionally good tacos and probably the freshest tasting ones I’ve ever had (even their tripa tasted fresh). Also great value for money as their tacos are the size of an adult hand with lots of meat and even some guacamole on top. The Mexican community in Lafayette really bring some amazing food!

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Iesha Baker
Tacos are A great size portion, nice price but so bland, no season . Meat was not flavorful , sauce are watery and also not flavor to it. 1 time spot for me

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Itsel Allen
Best tacos im whole Lafayette! I come here once a week and im never disappointed.. literally every kind of meat taco is delicious

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Daigo Kobayashi
Best Mexican restaurant in Lafayette!

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Mike Z
Great food! Best Taco Fajitas in town. Its just too expensive. Delivery has to be done in advance if ordering during their lunch hrs

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Megian Benge
I love the location it’s very easy to find and they are very welcoming and quick on service. I love the decorations reminds me of Mexico which is my fav place in the world. Thanks for the great food and service.

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