Taqueria El Dorado Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to Taqueria El Dorado, a vibrant Mexican restaurant located at 11405 North Fwy in Houston, TX. This culinary gem offers an extensive and tempting menu, focusing primarily on mariscos (seafood) and traditional soups that are sure to delight any palate. Whether you're in the mood for Camarones a la Plancha—grilled shrimp served with rice and avocado—or the robust and hearty Pozole, there's something here for everyone.
The all-day offerings include options that cater to varying tastes, from the crispy Mojarra Frita to rich, comforting soups like Caldo de Res. For those looking to enjoy a lighter meal, their Ensalada De Res O Pollo features grilled chicken or beef atop fresh romaine lettuce.
Patrons rave about the well-seasoned dishes and friendly staff member interactions, although language barriers may exist. With generous portions at reasonable prices, Taqueria El Dorado has quickly become a favorite for both quick dining and family gatherings. Expect a warm atmosphere, good music, and a dedicated team eager to satisfy your cravings. Don't miss trying their complimentary chips and salsa—it's a great way to start your meal!
All Day - Platillos / Dishes
Plato Quesadilla / Quesadilla Plate
Una quesadilla grande rellena de queso y su eleccion de res o pollo, servido con guacamole, lechuga y crema agria. / A large quesadilla filled with cheese and your choice of beef or chicken, served with guacamole, lettuce and sour cream.
US$12.36Burrito Gigante / Giant Burrito
Relleno de su eleccion de carne, arroz, frijoles refritos, aguacate, crema agria, ensalada y queso. / Filled with your choice of meat, rice, refried beans, avocado, sour cream, salad and cheese.
US$14.755 Taquitos
5 taquitos servidos con su eleccion de carne, frijoles charro y cebollas a la parrilla. / 5 taquitos served with your choice of meat, charro beans and grilled onions.
US$12.06Carne Asada
Fajitas de res o pollo con frijoles, cubierto con queso blanco, cactus, lechuga, tomate y aguacate. / Beef or chicken fajita with beans, topped with white cheese, cactus, lettuce, tomato and avocado.
US$17.21Pechuga A La Plancha / Grilled Chicken Breast
Pechuga de pollo a la plancha. Se sirve con frijoles charro, arroz, lechuga, tomate y aguacate. / Grilled chicken breast. Served with charro beans, rice, lettuce, tomato and avocado.
US$14.37Fajita O Pechuga A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Fajita Or Chicken Breast
Salteado con cebolla, pimiento verde y tomate, servido con arroz y frijoles refritos. / Sauteed with onions, green pepper and tomato, served with rice, and refried beans.
US$16.38Fajita O Pechuga En Salsa / Fajita Or Breast In Salsa
Asado en nuestra salsa ranchero especial y cebollas a la parrilla, servido con frijoles charro y arroz. / Grilled in our special ranchero sauce and grilled onions, served with charro beans and rice.
US$16.38Chile Relleno De Queso / Cheese Chile Relleno
Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. / Served with rice, beans and salad.
US$13.28Alambres Mexicanos / Mexican Alambres
Trozos de res, pollo o cerdo. Con tocino, chorizo, cebolla, pimientos morron y queso Monterrey con arroz, frijoles charro, lechuga, pico de gallo y guacamole. / Chunks of beef, chicken, or pork. With bacon, chorizo, onions, bell peppers. And Monterrey cheese with rice, charro beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole.
US$17.21Pechuga Monterrey / Monterrey Chicken Breast
Pechuga de pollo marinada con queso derretido y champinones servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. / Marinated chicken breast topped with melted cheese and mushrooms served with rice, beans and salad.
US$15.81Plato De Tacos Al Carbon / Chargrilled Taco Plate
Dos tacos con su eleccion de res o fajita de pollo en una tortilla de harina, servido con arroz con frijoles charros, pico de gallo y chile con queso. / Two tacos with your choice of beef or chicken fajita in a flour tortilla, served with rice charro beans, pico de gallo and chili with cheese.
US$16.39Enchiladas Rojas O Verdes / Red Or Green Enchiladas
Res o pollo deliciosamente condimentado enrollado en tortillas de maiz, servido con frijoles refritos, arroz y ensalada. / Deliciously flavored beef or chicken rolled in corn tortillas, served with refried beans, rice and salad.
US$13.76Flautas
Tres flautas, pollo o res, servidas con arroz, frijoles refritos, crema agria, lechuga y guacamole. / Three flautas, chicken or beef, served with rice, refried beans, sour cream, lettuce and guacamole.
US$13.76Medio Pollo Dorado / Half Golden Brown Chicken
Medio pollo frito. Servido con arroz, lechuga, tomate y papas fritas. / Half a chicken fried. Served with, rice, lettuce, tomato, and French fries.
US$12.93Huilotas A La Plancha / Grilled Quails
2 Huilotas a la parrilla con cebollas y pimientos morrones servidos con arroz, frijoles charro, pico de gallo y guacamole. / 2 grilled quails with onions, and bell peppers served with rice, charro beans, pico de gallo and guacamole.
US$16.38All Day - Tex-Mex
Chimichanga
Burrito frito o suave cubierto con chile con queso y relleno de su eleccion de carne, arroz y frijoles refritos. / Fried or soft burrito topped with chili with cheese and filled with your choice of meat, rice and refried beans.
US$12.95Plato De Tacos/ Taco Dinner
Tres tacos crujientes o suaves con su eleccion de carne y queso, servido con lechuga, tomate, arroz y frijoles. / Three crispy or soft tacos with your choice of meat, and cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, rice and beans.
US$13.28Hamburguesa / Hamburger
Con mayonesa, lechuga y tomates, servido con papas fritas. / With mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes, served with french fries.
US$6.84Enchiladas Tex-Mex
Tres enchiladas con su eleccion de carne, cubierto con salsa de chile, y chile con queso, servido con arroz y frijoles. / Three enchiladas with your choice of meat, topped with chili sauce, and chili with cheese, served with rice and beans.
US$13.76All Day - Parrilladas / Grills
Fajitas De Res Y Pollo / Beef And Chicken Fajitas
Con longaniza, cebolla, pimiento morron. / With sausage, onions, bell peppers.
US$21.56Parrillada Mar Y Tierra
Fajitas de res y pollo, filete de pescado y camarones. Con cebolla, pimientos morron. / Beef and chicken fajitas, fish fillet and shrimp. With onions, bell peppers.
US$26.96All Day - Tacos, Tortas, Burritos, Gorditas, Quesadillas
2 Tacos
Con su eleccion de carne, lechuga y tomate o cebolla y cilantro. / With your choice of meat, lettuce and tomato or onion and cilantro.
US$6.85Burrito
Una tortilla de harina grande llena con su eleccion de carne, lechuga, tomate y frijoles refritos. / A large flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato and refried beans.
US$8.65Quesadilla Grande / Large Quesadilla
Tortilla de harina grande llena de queso blanco derretido. / Large flour tortilla filled with melted white cheese.
US$6.852 Quesadillas
2 regular flour or corn tortillas filled with melted white cheese
US$6.33Gorditas
Servido con frijoles refritos, queso y su eleccion de carne. / Served with refried beans, cheese and your choice of meat.
US$5.45Tortas
Con su eleccion de carne, lechuga, tomate, aguacate y crema agria. / With your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado and sour cream.
US$9.15All Day - Super Tortas / Super Tortas
Torta Cubana
Pan telera con milanesa, salchicha, jamon, pierna, queso, aguacate, tomate, mayonesa, y refritos. / Telera bread with milanesa, sausage, ham, pork leg, cheese, avocado, tomato, mayonnaise, and refried beans.
US$11.20Torta Chilanga
Pan telera con bistec, jamon, chorizo, queso, aguacate, tomate, mayonesa y refritos. / Telera bread with steak, ham, chorizo, cheese, avocado, tomato, mayonnaise and refried beans.
US$11.20Torta Hawaiana
Pan telera con jamon, pina, queso, aguacate, tomate, mayonesa y refritos. / Telera bread with ham, pineapple, cheese, avocado, tomato, mayonnaise and refried beans.
US$10.35All Day - Caldos / Soups
Caldo De Res/Beef Soup
Caldo de res con vegetales. / Beef soup with vegetables.
US$13.75Caldo De Pollo/Chicken Soup
Caldo de pollo con vegetales. / Chicken soup with vegetables.
US$12.60Caldo Tlalpeno / Tlalpeno Soup
Sopa de pollo y chipotle con verduras, chips de tortilla, aguacate y queso mexicano. / Chicken and chipotle soup with vegetables, tortilla chips, avocado and mexican cheese.
US$13.75Caldo De Mariscos
Seafood broth with choice of corn or flour tortillas, bread, or without.
US$15.24Menudo / Beef Tripe Soup
Beef tripe in a rich broth with hominy. options: small or large; select from corn tortillas, corn tostadas, flour tortillas, bread, or no sides.
US$9.72Pozole / Pork Soup With Hominy
Pozole: hearty pork soup, hominy. sizes: 16 oz, 32 oz. tortilla options: corn, corn tostadas, flour, bread, or none.
US$9.72All Day - Mariscos / Seafood
Camarones Empanizados / Breaded Shrimp
9 camarones empanizados servidos con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / 9 breaded shrimp served with rice, salad and French fries.
US$15.80Camarones A La Diabla / Deviled Shrimp
Camarones a la diabla servidos con arroz, aguacate y ensalada. / Devil hot shrimp served with rice, avocado and salad.
US$16.39Filete Y Camarones / Fillet And Shrimp
Filete de pescado empanizado y camarones servidos con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / A breaded fish fillet and shrimps served with rice, salad and French fries.
US$16.39Caldo De Mariscos / Seafood Soup
Seafood soup featuring a mix of ocean flavors, served with choice of corn tortilla, flour tortilla, bread, or no tortilla.
US$15.24Coctel De Camaron / Shrimp Cocktail
Coctel de camaron servido con cebollas, cilantro y aguacate. / Shrimp cocktail served with onions, cilantro and avocado.
US$16.04Mojarra Frita / Fried Tilapia
Mojarra entera servida con papas fritas, ensalada y arroz. / Whole tilapia served with French fries, salad and rice.
US$15.51Filete Empanizado / Breaded Fillet
Filete de pescado empanizado servido con papas fritas, ensalada y arroz. / A breaded fish fillet served with French fries, salad and rice.
US$14.09Filete A La Plancha / Grilled Fillet
Filete de pescado a la plancha servido con guacamole, ensalada y arroz. / Grilled fish fillet served with guacamole, salad and rice.
US$14.09Camarones A La Plancha / Grilled Shrimp
Camaron a la plancha servido con arroz, ensalada y aguacate. / Grilled shrimp served with rice, salad and avocado.
US$15.81All Day - Ensaladas / Salads
Ensalada De Res O Pollo / Chicken Or Beef Salad
Pollo o res a la parrilla, lechuga romana, tomate, aderezo ranch y croutones. / Grilled chicken or beef, romaine lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing and croutons.
US$12.62All Day - Ordenes de Acompanantes / Side Orders
Guacamole
Freshly mashed avocado, cilantro, onion, tomato, lime. available in 4 oz or 8 oz sizes.
US$4.89Frijol Refritos / Refried Bean
Refried beans, available in 8 oz or 16 oz sizes.
US$2.59Frijoles Charro / Charro Beans
Charro beans with option of 8 oz or 16 oz serving size.
US$2.50Arroz / Rice
Steamed rice available in 8 oz or 16 oz sizes.
US$2.59Salsa Picante / Hot Sauce
Mexican hot sauce available in 8 oz or 16 oz, choice of verde (green) or rojo (red).
US$2.88Crema Agria / Sour Cream
Sour cream available in 4 oz or 8 oz servings. ideal as an accompaniment.
US$1.75Bolsa De Chips Numero 4 / Chips Bag Number 4
A generous serving of freshly fried tortilla chips, typically seasoned for added flavor, contained in a bag marked as number 4.
US$2.00Chile Con Queso / Nacho Cheese
Warm, melted cheese dip served in your choice of 4 oz or 8 oz portions. ideal as a side order.
US$2.82Papas Fritas / French Fries
Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.
US$2.59All Day - Bebidas / Beverages
Refrescos Mexicanos / Mexican Sodas
Mexican sodas in various flavors: coke, grapefruit, mandarin orange, tamarind, strawberry jarritos, mineral water, sangria, and sidral.
US$3.75Can Sodas / Sodas De Lata
Assorted canned sodas: coca cola, diet coke, sprite, orange sunkist, dr. pepper. select your preferred drink.
US$2.24Aguas Frescas / Fresh Flavored Drinks
Agua fresca: choose 16 oz or 32 oz. flavors include horchata (rice drink), jamaica (hibiscus flower), and limon (lemon).
US$2.88Te Frio / Ice Tea
A refreshing blend of brewed tea, typically served chilled.
US$3.75Jugo De Naranja Natural / Natural Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice, available in medium (16 oz) or large (32 oz).
US$6.84Cafe / Coffee
Rich, aromatic blend brewed to perfection
US$3.39Breakfast - Desayuno / Breakfast
Chilaquiles Con Fajita O Pechuga / Chilaquiles With Fajita Or Chicken Breast
Tortillas fritas de maiz con salsa ranchera y queso encima,con fajita de res o pechuga de pollo. / Fried corn tortillas with ranchero sauce and cheese on top, with fajita beef or chicken breast.
US$13.79Chuleta De Puerco Y Huevos / Pork Chop And Eggs
Una chuleta de cerdo y dos huevos revueltos servidos con frijoles refritos y papas. Comer carne, aves, mariscos o huevos crudos o sin cocinar puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades provocadas por alimentos. / A pork chop and two scrambled eggs, served with refried beans and potatoes. Eating raw or undercooked meats poultry shellfIsh or eggs can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
US$10.95Machacado Con Huevo / Machacado With Egg
Machacado Revuelto con huevo. Servido co Frijoles Refritos y Su Eleccion de Tortilla / Dried beef with egg. Served With Refried beans and your Choice of Tortillas
US$9.75Chilaquiles
Tortillas de maiz con salsa ranchera o salsa verde y queso encima. / Fried corn tortillas with ranchero or green sauce and cheese on top.
US$6.85Panqueques Y Huevos / Pancakes And Eggs
Dos huevos revueltos, dos panqueques, tocino o jamon. Comer carne, aves, mariscos o huevos crudos o sin cocinar puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades provocadas por alimentos. / Two scrambled eggs, two pancakes, bacon or ham. Eating raw or undercooked meats poultry shellfish or eggs can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
US$7.99Huevos A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Eggs
Dos huevos revueltos con chiles serranos, cebollas y tomates / Two large eggs scrambled with serrano peppers, onions and tomatoes.
US$8.00Huevos Revueltos / Scrambled Eggs
Dos huevos grandes revueltos. / two large eggs scrambled.
US$8.00Huevos Con Papas / Eggs With Potatoes
Dos huevos grandes revueltos con papas. / two large eggs scrambled with potatoes.
US$8.00Huevos Con Jamon / Eggs With Ham
Dos huevos grandes revueltos con jamon picado. / two large eggs scrambled with chopped ham.
US$8.00Migas Con Huevo / Crumbles With Egg
Tortillas de maiz fritas revueltas con huevo. / fried corn tortillas scrambled with eggs.
US$8.00Huevos Con Chorizo / Eggs With Chorizo
Dos huevos grandes revueltos con chorizo. / two large eggs scrambled with chorizo.
US$8.002 TacosDe Desayuno / 2 Breakfast Tacos
Two breakfast tacos with choice of corn or flour tortilla. filling options include chorizo and eggs, bacon and eggs, potatoes and eggs, ham and eggs, or dry beef with eggs.
US$5.90Burrito De Desayuno / Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast burrito with choice of chorizo, bacon, potatoes, ham, or dry beef filling mixed with eggs, wrapped in a soft tortilla.
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