Tacos El Norte Menu

Introducing Tacos El Norte, a Mexican restaurant located at 401 N Riverside Dr in Gurnee, IL. This restaurant offers a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, including appetizers like chips and salsa, guacamole, and quesadillas. The taco options range from chicken and ground beef to steak and BBQ pork. Customers have praised the catering services provided by Tacos El Norte, with one reviewer mentioning a successful party for 75 people. Another customer highlighted the diverse menu options and tasty taco bowl. The atmosphere is described as reminiscent of restaurants in Mexico, adding to the overall dining experience. For quick service and delicious Mexican food, Tacos El Norte is a must-visit spot in Gurnee.

Appetizers / Botanas

Chips and Salsa

A classic blend of tomatoes, cilantro, onions and tomato sauce.

$7.99

Guacamole

A classic blend of ripe avocados, cilantro, onions and tomatoes.

$9.99

Quesadilla

Flour tortilla filled with brick cheese, grilled and served with sour cream.

$4.99

Quesadilla Platter

2 flour tortillas filled with brick cheese, grilled and served with guacamole and sour cream.

$11.99

Queso Fundido

Mouthwatering cheese served on a hot plate with flour tortillas.

$9.99

Nachos

Crispy chips topped with refried beans, ranchero tomato sauce and melted cheese, served with guacamole and sour cream.

$12.99

Nacho Supremos

Nachos with choice of marinated chicken or seasoned ground beef.

$13.99

Fajita Nachos

Nachos with choice of either strip of tender skirt steak or marinated chicken, with sauteed onions, tomatoes an bell peppers.

$16.99

Nacho Marinos

Shrimp nachos.

$18.99

Jalapeno Poppers

Breaded jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese.

$13.99

Jalapeno Chicken Wings

Hot wings served with guacamole and sour cream.

$13.99

Shrimp Cocktail

Succulent shrimp, simmered in our own homemade cocktail sauce and topped with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado.

$14.99

Cocktail De Ceviche

$14.99

Ceviche

Tostadas. Fresh fish or shrimp, marinated in our own special blend of freshly squeezed lime juice and topped with tomatoes, onions and jalapeno peppers on an open-face shell.

$10.99

El Norte Sampler #1

Great combination platter with four flautas, a sliced quesadilla, and a 1/2-sized nachos, with choice of marinated chicken or seasoned ground beef.

$24.99

El Norte Sampler #2

2 tacos, 2 enchiladas, 2 quesadillas and a small burrito.

$24.99

Chicken Taco

Pollo. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

Ground Beef Taco

Picadillo. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

Steak Taco

Asada. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

BBQ Pork Taco

Al pastor. Onions and cilantro.

$4.49

Birria Taco

Chuckroll.

$4.49

Avocado Taco

Aguacate. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

Guacamole Taco

Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

Mexican Sausage Taco

Chorizo. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

Sirloin Steak Taco

Cecina. Onions and cilantro.

$4.49

Ribeye Taco

Lomo. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro. Add grilled onion or jalepeo upon request.

$4.49

Stuffed Pepper Taco

Chile relleno. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

Steamed Beef Taco

Barbacoa. Onions and cilantro.

$4.49

Beef Tongue Taco

Lengua. Onions and cilantro.

$4.49

Huevos con chorizo Taco

Eggs with sausage. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$4.49

Fried Pork Taco

Carnitas. Onions and cilantro.

$4.49

Shrimp Taco

Camaron. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions and cilantro.

$5.49

Fish Taco

Pescado. Garnished with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro.

$5.49

Tacos

Taco Dinner Specials

2 Tacos Regular Dinner Special

Chicken, ground beef, avocado, or Mexican sausage.

$13.99

2 Tacos Dinner Special

Steak, BBQ pork, ribeye, stuffed pepper, steamed beef, beef tongue, fried pork, shrimp, or fish.

$13.99

2 Taco Regular Combo Dinner Special

Served with choice of an enchilada, quesadilla or a tamale.

$15.99

2 Taco Combo Dinner Special

Served with choice of a small burrito, tostada or a chile relleno.

$15.99

3 Tacos Regular Dinner Special

$15.99

3 Tacos Dinner Special

$17.99

Chicken Burrito

Pollo.

$13.99

Ground Beef Burrito

Picadillo.

$13.99

Steak Burrito

Asada.

$13.99

BBQ Pork Burrito

Al pastor.

$13.99

Vegetarian Burrito

Vegetales.

$13.99

Mexican Sausage Burrito

Chorizo.

$13.99

Beef Tongue Burrito

Lengua.

$13.99

Burrito Dinner

Burrito of choice served with rice, beans, and cheese and garnished with sour cream.

$15.99

Burritos and Burrito Dinners

Special Burritos

Huevos con Chorizo Burrito

Scrambled eggs with sausage.

$15.99

Chile Relleno Burrito

Stuffed with cheese and poblano peppers.

$15.99

Suizo Burrito

Choice of meat or vegetarian style topped with melted cheese and ranchero sauce.

$15.99

Frito Burrito

Chimichanga. Choice of meat, deep fried and topped with sour cream.

$15.99

Green Chile Burrito

Choice of meat and topped with melted cheese and green chile sauce.

$15.99

Combo Burrito

Choice of 2 types of meat, and includes sour cream and avocado.

$15.99

Trio Burrito

Choice of 3 types of meat, and includes sour cream and avocado.

$15.99

Lomo Burrito

Choice of ribeye or sirloin steak.

$15.99

Cecina Burrito

Choice of ribeye or sirloin steak.

$15.99

Burrito Grande

Football-sized burrito with choice of steak, chicken, ground beef, BBQ pork, or vegetarian style.

$15.99

Diablo Buritto

Sirloin steak with salsa diablo spicy salsa with lettuce, cheese, tomato and beans.

$15.99

Torpedo Burrito

Choice of meat, 2 corn tortillas, fried onions, lettuce, beans, and 2 over-easy eggs inside or on the side with melted cheese inside.

$15.99

American Burrito

Breaded chicken or skirt steak with hash browns inside, lettuce, tomato, white cheese, yellow cheese and beans.

$15.99

Papi Burrito

Big. 2 corn tortillas, lettuce sour cream guacamole, beans, and rice inside. Served with 4 types of meat.

$15.99

Veggie Fajita Burrito

Carrots, zucchini, tomato, potato, onions, green pepper, beans, rice and melted cheese inside.

$15.99

Alambre Buritto

Bacon, Mexican sausage, steak, onions, green peppers, melted cheese, white avocado, lettuce, and beans. Everything inside the burrito.

$15.99

Special Burrito Dinner

$17.99

Shrimp Burrito

Camarones.

$18.99

Shrimp Burrito Dinner

Camarones. Served with rice, beans and cheese and with sour cream.

$21.99

Fish Burrito

Pescado.

$18.99

Fish Burrito Dinner

Pescado. Served with rice, beans and cheese and with sour cream.

$21.99

Fajita Burrito

Choice of marinated skirt steak or broasted chicken.

$17.99

Fajita Burrito Dinner

Choice of marinated skirt steak or broasted chicken. Served with rice, beans and cheese and with sour cream.

$19.99

Shrimp, Fish and Fajita Burritos

Tostadas

Chicken Tostada

Pollo.

$9.99

Ground Beef Tostada

Picadillo.

$9.99

Steak Tostada

Asada.

$9.99

BBQ Pork Tostada

Al pastor.

$9.99

Mexican Sausage Tostada

Chorizo.

$9.99

Avocado Tostada

Aguacate.

$9.99

Guacamole Tostada

Aguacate.

$9.99

Beef Tongue Tostada

Lengua.

$9.99

Rice and Bean Tostada

Arroz y frijoles.

$9.99

1 Tostada Dinner

$11.99

2 Tostadas Dinner

$15.99

Tostada Dinners

Tortas

Chicken Torta

Pollo.

$13.99

Ground Beef Torta

Picadillo.

$13.99

Steak Torta

Asada.

$13.99

BBQ Pork Torta

Al pastor.

$13.99

Avocado Torta

Aguacate.

$13.99

Guacamole Torta

Aguacate.

$13.99

Mexican Sausage Torta

Chorizo.

$13.99

Huevos con Chorizo Torta

Eggs with sausage

$13.99

Ham Torta

Jamon.

$13.99

Cecina Torta

Sirloin steak

$13.99

Lomo Torta

Ribeye.

$13.99

Lengua Torta

Beef tongue.

$13.99

Milanesa Torta

Breaded steak

$13.99

Pechuga de Pollo Torta

Breast of chicken.

$13.99

Torta Dinner

Served with rice and beans and garnished with sour cream.

$15.99

Torta Dinners

Salads and Burrito Bowls

Taco Salad

Garden fresh vegetables served with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cheese, sour cream and beans on a bed of lettuce.

$13.99

Avocado Salad

Garden fresh vegetables served with avocado wedges, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cheese, sour cream and beans on a bed of lettuce.

$15.99

Fajita Salad

Fresh salad greens mixed with grilled tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream and cheese.

$17.99

Fiesta Salad

Fresh salad greens mixed with grilled tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini on a bed of lettuce.

$19.99

Seafood Salad

Fresh salad greens mixed with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream and cheese.

$19.99

Pita Sandwich

$11.99

Mexican Pita Dinner Sandwich

Sandwich served with rice and beans.

$15.99

Mexican Pita Sandwiches

Burrito Combination Specials

Burrito, Taco and Enchilada Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Taco and Quesadilla Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Taco and Tamale Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Tostada and Taco Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Tostada and Enchilada Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Tostada and Tamale Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Tostada and Quesadilla Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Chile Relleno and Taco Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Chile Relleno and Enchilada Combo Special

$17.99

Burrito, Chile Relleno and Tamale Combo Special

$17.99

Taco, Enchilada and Quesadilla Combo Special

$15.99

Taco, Tostada and Quesadilla Combo Special

$15.99

Taco, Enchilada and Tamale Combo Special

$15.99

Taco, Enchilada and Chile Relleno Combo Special

$15.99

Taco, Quesadilla and Chile Relleno Combo Special

$15.99

Small Burrito and Tostada Combo Special

$15.99

Small Burrito Combo Special

Choice of 1 of the following: taco, quesadilla, enchilada or tamale.

$15.99

Taco, Enchilada, Chile Relleno and Tamale Combo Special

$15.99

Tostada Combo Special

Choice of 2 different items: taco, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno or quesadilla.

$15.99

Tostada, Taco and Enchilada Combo Special

$15.99

Taco Combination Specials

Fajitas

Chicken Fajita

Strips of tender marinated chicken breast, grilled and sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, red peppers and yellow zucchini.

$22.99

Shrimp Fajita

Grilled jumbo shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and red peppers.

$22.99

Steak and Shrimp Fajita

$23.99

Steak, Shrimp and Chicken Fajita

$26.99

Steak Fajita

Strips of tender skirt steak, grilled and sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, red peppers and yellow zucchini.

$22.99

Vegetarian Fajita

Sauteed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini topped with melted cheese and red peppers.

$18.99

Steak and Chicken Fajita

$22.99

Shrimp and Chicken Fajita

$23.99

Carne Asada Dinner

Tender skirt steak grilled to your taste.

$22.99

Bistec en Rajas Dinner

Tender skirt steak sauteed with jalapenos and onions.

$22.99

Carne Asada with a Chile Relleno Dinner

Tender skirt steak with stuffed poblano pepper.

$24.99

Carne a la Tampiquena Dinner

Tender skirt steak with 1 cheese enchilada.

$24.99

Bistec Ranchero Dinner

Grilled skirt steak topped with a delicious ranchero sauce.

$22.99

Bistec a la Mexicana Dinner

Strips of tender skirt steak sauteed with tomatoes, onions and jalapeno peppers.

$22.99

Cecina Dinner

Sirloin steak simmered with onions.

$22.99

T-Bone Steak Dinner

T-bone served with potato rounds.

$24.99

Guisado de Res Dinner

Sauteed beef simmered with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers in ranchero tomato sauce.

$22.99

Chuletas Dinner

Pork chops smothered with ranchero sauce or green chile sauce.

$22.99

Chuletas con Rojas o en Chile de Arbol Dinner

$22.99

Costillas Dinner

Beef ribs smothered with rancheras sauce or green chile sauce.

$22.99

Milanesa de Res Dinner

Breaded ribeye steak.

$22.99

Pechuga de Pollo Dinner

Tender grilled chicken breast.

$22.99

Guisado de Lengua Dinne

Beef tongue sauteed with tomatoes, onions and green chile sauce.

$22.99

Lomo de Res Encebollado o En Chile de Arbol Dinner

Ribeye steak with grilled onions or exotic chile de arbol sauce (very hot).

$22.99

Mexican Dinners

Mexican Dinner Combinations

Carne Asada con Camarones Combo Dinner

Skirt steak and shrimp.

$26.99

Chuletas con Camarones Combo Dinner

Pork chops with shrimp.

$26.99

Carne Asada con Pechuga Combo Dinner

Skirt steak with breasted chicken.

$26.99

Pechuga con Camarones Combo Dinner

Grilled breasted chicken with shrimp.

$26.99

Costillas con Camarones Combo Dinner

Beef ribs with shrimp.

$26.99

T-Bone con Camarones Combo Dinner

T-bone steak with shrimp.

$29.99

El Norte Combinacion Dinner

Filete a la plancha, Camarones a la plancha, a la Diablo, empanadas. Grilled fish, shrimp, spicy shrimp and breaded shrimp.

$26.99

Filete de Pescado al Vapor Combo Dinner

Steamed fish fillet.

$22.99

Filete Pescado al Vapor con Camarones Dinner

Fish with Shrimp.

$26.99

Cola de Langosta Combo Dinner

Two 6 oz. lobster tails served with rice and breasted potatoes.

$34.99

Carne Asada con Cola de Langosta Combo Dinner

Skirt steak and lobster tail.

$34.99

Cola de Langosta con Camarones Combo Dinner

Grilled shrimp with lobster tail.

$34.99

Carne Asada con Camarones y Cola de Langosta Combo Dinner

Skirt steak, grilled shrimp and lobster tail.

$36.99

1 Enchilada Dinner

Stuffed tortillas filled with your choice of cheese, chicken, ground beef, BBQ pork or steak, topped with cheese and your choice of ranchero, green chile or mole sauce.

$9.99

2 Enchiladas Dinner

Stuffed tortillas filled with your choice of cheese, chicken, ground beef, BBQ pork or steak, topped with cheese and your choice of ranchero, green chile or mole sauce.

$13.99

3 Enchiladas Dinner

Stuffed tortillas filled with your choice of cheese, chicken, ground beef, BBQ pork or steak, topped with cheese and your choice of ranchero, green chile or mole sauce.

$17.99

Flautas Dinner

3 flute shaped tacos, deep fried to golden crispness and filled with your choice of ground beef or chicken.

$17.99

Quesadilla Dinner

2 flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and your choice of ground beef, chicken, BBQ pork or steak.

$17.99

Fajita Quesadilla Dinner

Strips of marinated chicken or tender skirt steak sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and a melody of cheeses.

$19.99

Tamale Dinner

3 tamales stuffed with pork and topped with ranchera sauce.

$17.99

Chile Relleno Dinner

2 poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in our homemade batter and topped with ranchera sauce.

$17.99

Chile Relleno Dinner with Beef

2 poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in our homemade batter and topped with ranchera sauce.

$20.99

Sope Dinner

2 thick round fluted corn tortillas filled with beans, lettuce, cheese and sour cream, and your choice of chicken, ground beef, BBQ pork or steak.

$17.99

Gordita Dinner

2 thick round fluted corn tortillas filled with beans, lettuce, cheese and sour cream, and your choice of chicken, ground beef, BBQ pork or steak.

$17.99

Mexican Favorites

Shellfish / Mariscos

Camarones a la Plancha

Grilled jumbo shrimp.

$22.99

Camarones a la Diabla

Grilled jumbo shrimp sauteed in spicy sauce.

$22.99

Camarones a la Mexicana

Succulent shrimp sauteed with tomatoes, onions and jalapenos.

$22.99

Camarones Empanizados

Fried shrimp.

$22.99

Filete de Pescado

Tilapia fillet or salmon fillet topped with ranchera sauce. Served with ranchera sauce.

$22.99

Filete de Pescado Empanizado

Breaded tilapia.

$22.99

Filete de Pescado con Camarones

Tilapia with shrimp.

$24.99

Huachinango

Whole red snapper.

$29.99

Chile Rellenos de Camaron

2 poblano peppers stuffed with shrimp.

$23.99

Enchiladas de Camaron

3 tortillas stuffed with shrimp and topped with ranchera sauce.

$23.99

Caldo De Pollo

Chicken soup. Savory chicken with fresh vegetables served with warm tortillas.

$13.99

Chili

Beef chili. Homemade beef chili with chopped onion and cheese.

$13.99

Pozole

Pork soup. Savory pork soup with white hominy.

$13.99

Menudo

Tripe soup. Tripe soup with red peppers and garlic served with tortillas.

$13.99

Caldo De Res

Beef soup.

$13.99

Caldo De Camaron

Shrimp soup. Savory shrimp soup cooked with herbs, spices and fresh vegetables.

$15.99

Caldo De Pescado

Fish soup. Savory fish soup cooked with herbs, spices and fresh vegetables.

$15.99

Caldo De Birria

Slow braised chuck roll stew.

$17.99

Caldo De Mariscos

Shrimp, fish and lobster tail soup. Savory shrimp, fish and lobster tail soup with herbs, spice and fresh vegetables.

$21.99

Soups / Caldos

Kids Menu / Menu De Ninos

Kid's Tamale

$7.99

Kid's Taco

Your choice of meat.

$7.99

Kid's Enchilada

Your choice of meat.

$7.99

Kid's Quesadilla

Your choice of cheese or beef.

$7.99

Kid's Hamburger

$7.99

Kid's Nachitos

Cheese.

$7.99

Kid's Junior Burrito

Your choice of meat.

$7.99

Kid's Tostada

Your choice of meat.

$7.99

Kid's Chicken Nuggets

$7.99

Kid's Hot Dog

Hot dog served on a bun.

$7.99

Enchilada Suiza

$4.49

Tostada

$8.99

Tamale

$6.99

Flauta

$5.99

Sope

$6.99

Cheese Chile Relleno

$6.99

Meat and Cheese Chile Relleno

$9.99

Cebollitas Asadas

Green onions.

$2.99

Gordita

$6.99

Shrimp Chile Relleno

$11.99

A la carte items

Side Orders

Rice

$3.49

Beans

$3.49

Cheese

$1.99

Fries

$3.49

Chips

$3.99

Pico De Gallo

$3.99

Sour Cream

$1.99

Jalapenos

$1.99

Salsa

$3.99

Fountain Drink

$3.49

Bottled Drink

$3.49

Jarritos

Mexican soda.

$3.49

Sangria

$3.49

Sidral

$3.49

Coffee

$3.49

Hot Tea

$3.49

Iced Tea

Bebidas.

$3.49

Milk

$3.49

Red Bull

Energy drink.

$3.49

Black Tea

$3.49

Rasberry Iced Tea

$3.49

Sweetened Green Tea

$3.49

Beverages / Bebidas

Fresh Drinks / Aguas Frescas

Horchata

Sweet rice water.

$3.99

Jamaica

Hibiscus water.

$3.99

Pina

Pineapple flavored water.

$3.99

Naranja

Orange juice.

$3.99

Cranberry Juice

$3.99

Apple Juice

$3.99

Juices / Jugos

Shakes / Licuados

Platano Shake

Banana.

$6.99

Fresa Shake

Strawberry.

$6.99

Chocolate Shake

$6.99

Flan

Creamy egg custard with caramel.

$7.99

Tres Leches

Creamy 3 layer milk cake.

$7.99

Apple Pie

$6.99

Cheesecake

$6.99

Chocolate Cake Du Monde

$7.99

Nieve

$4.99

El Norte Sundae

$7.99

Fried Ice Cream

$7.99

Desserts / Postres