Aunt Chilada's

3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden
(203) 230-4640

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Black Bean Burrito Dinner
Buffalo Chicken Burrito
Vegetable Quesadilla
Taco Tuesday Fiesta
Mexicali Quesadilla
Santa Fe Egg Rolls
Fried Fish Tacos
Guacamole Salad
Nachos Supreme
Refried Beans

Menu

Appetizers
Chili
Ground beef, celery, beans, mushrooms, onions, peppers and plenty of spices topped with melted cheese.
Santa Fe Egg Rolls
Tender pieces of chicken with Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, jalapenos, red peppers, Southwest sauce and black beans wrapped in a flaky tortilla.
Elote
Mexican street corn grilled on the cob slathered in a creamy Cotija spiked sauce.
Potato Skins
Strips of hollowed out baked potato, fried until crispy and topped with cheddar cheese, scallions and bacon. Served with sour cream. Top with chili for an additional charge.
5 Fingers
Chicken tenders batter fried pieces of tender white meat served with honey mustard sauce.
Acapulco Chicken
Chicken tenderloins sauteed in our hot sauce. Buffalo wings without the mess. Served with blue cheese and celery.
Wings
Choice of buffalo, honey mustard, chipotle BBQ, teriyaki, mango habanero or BBQ. All served with celery and blue cheese.
Con Queso Dip
A blend of spicy molten cheeses with chopped poblano and jalapeno peppers. Add chili for an additional charge.
Spicy Cheese Fries
French fries topped with Cajun spices and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Add chili for an additional charge.
The Chilada Sampler
Your favorites! Santa Fe egg rolls, chili con queso, potato skins, Acapulco chicken and Mexicali quesadillas.
Nachos
Tortilla chips covered with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, jalapenos, black olives, scallions and tomatoes. Includes side of sour cream. Add toppings for an additional charge.
Esquites
An off the cob version of elote. A staple on the sreets of Mexico.
Tijuana Poppers
Homemade lightly breaded, deep fried jalapenos stuffed with cheddar and muenster cheeses. Served with enchilada sauce.
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
Sautéed onions, bell peppers, steak, and American cheese. Served with a side of chipotle mayo.
Taquitos Dorados
(5) corn tortillas rolled and filled with cheese, then deep fried until crispy. Topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, queso fresco and tomatillo.
Carne Asada Fries
French Fries topped with, carne asada, pico de gallo, oaxaca cheese, and chipotle mayo.

Salads
Fajita Salad
Grilled, marinated chicken or steak, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, scallions, olives, sour cream, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, served in a crisp flour tortilla.
Taco Salad
Fresh guacamole served on a bed of lettuce, garnished with tomatoes, sour cream, black olives, scallions, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Topped with homemade chili, shredded beef, or chicken.
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in a Caesar dressing with garlic croutons and red peppers.
Citrus Salad
Fresh avocado slices, black beans, sweet corn and red peppers served over crisp romaine lettuce topped with mandarin oranges.
Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with crumbled blue cheese, fresh avocado, chopped eggs, bacon and tomatoes.
Southwest Salad
Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, black beans, corn, red peppers and avocados.
Aunchies Salad
Fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado, red peppers, and cheddar cheese. Served with a cilantro lime dressing.

Sandwiches
Salmon Sandwich
Blackened or grilled salmon served with a light pesto mayo on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
Black Bean Burger
Spicy fresh ground black beans, corn and rice served on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
Cajun Cheeseburger
1/2 lb. hand formed and blackened burger, served with lettuce and tomato topped with American or Cheddar cheese.
Blackened Salmon Wrap
Salmon, stuffed in a flour tortilla, with lettuce, tomato, cheese and a chipotle mayo.
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
Fresh tuna steak pan fried with Cajun spices and served on a roll with pesto mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
Johnny G Sandwich
Blackened chicken breast served on a roll with lettuce, tomato, American cheese and spicy Cajun mayo.
Chipotle Ranch Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders with lettuce, tomato, cheese with our own chipotle ranch sauce.
1/4 Lb. Hamburger
Charbroiled burger served on a bun with pickles. Add lettuce and tomato for an additional charge.
Burgers
1/2 lb. hand-formed, charbroiled burger served with lettuce and tomato.
Avocado Shrimp Wrap
Sauteed shrimp in garlic, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and fresh avocado with a chipotle mayo.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
A skinless, charbroiled breast served on a roll with your choice of honey mustard, Cajun, wing sauce or BBQ sauce. Add extras for an additional charge.
Sleeping Giant Club Sandwich
Triple-decker sandwich with chicken or hamburger served with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
Honey Mustard Wrap
Chicken tenders with our honey mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato and melted cheese.
All Beef Hot Dog
Grilled Hummel hot dog served with pickles.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Melted cheese on white toast. Add bacon or tomato upon request.
Buffalo Chicken Tender Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, blue cheese, Buffalo sauce, Jack cheese and wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Caesar Wrap Sandwich
Grilled chicken with red peppers, romaine lettuce, cheese and tossed in a Caesar dressing. Served with french fries.

Fajitas
1/2 Lb. Chicken Fajita
Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
1/2 Lb. Steak Fajita
Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
1/2 Lb. Combo Fajita
Steak and Chicken. Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Fajita for 2
Steak or chicken. Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Vegetables Fajita
Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Shrimp Fajita
Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Cajun New York Sirloin Fajita
Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Seafood Fajita
Shrimp, salmon. Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Salmon Fajita
Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Fajita Deluxe
Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp. Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.
Surf & Turf
Steak and shrimp. Served with sautéed green peppers, onions, topped with tomatoes and include side of Rice, beans, guac and sour cream.

Quesadillas
Mexicali Quesadilla
Melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese with mild green chilies.
Veggie Quesadilla
Mild green chiles, onions, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, spinach and melted cheeses in a green spinach tortilla.
Laredo Quesadilla
Choice of chopped chicken or shredded beef, mild green chilies with melted cheese.
Del Mar Quesadilla
Melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, grilled chicken breast and sliced avocado.
Spinaca Chicken Quesadilla
Sauteed spinach, marinated fajita chicken and roasted garlic in a spinach tortilla.
Fajita Quesadilla
Marinated chicken, beef, or shrimp with grilled peppers, onion and melted cheese.
Marisco Quesadilla
Shrimp sauteed with baby spinach and tomatoes in white wine and garlic.
Birria Quesadilla
Marinated beef with cilantro, onions and melted Oaxaca cheese sauteed. Served with a consume dipping sauce.
La Bamba Quesadilla
Cajun shrimp sautéed with roasted garlic, black bean salsa, and cheese. Grilled flour tortilla with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese served with guacamole and sour cream.
Cheese Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.
Buffalo Quesadilla
Chicken tenders tossed in our buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Monterey Jack and Cheddar.
La Patrona
Choice of carne asada, carnitas or al pastor with onion, cilantro and Oaxaca cheese.

Street Tacos
Order of 3
Choose any 3 of your favorite street tacos.
Carne Asada
Thinly sliced marinated steak topped with onions and cilantro.
Carnitas
Pork in a citrus marinade topped with onions and cilantro.
Al Pastor Tacos
We marinate pork overnight in a spicy, citrus marinade then grill and top with pineapple, cilantro and onions.
Pollo
House marinated grilled chicken topped with onions and cilantro.
Tuna Taco
Spicy seared yellowfin tuna with a crunchy lime slaw and topped with a chipotle crema.
Veggie Taco
Seasonal fresh veggies sauteed with queso fresco and sprinkled with cilantro.
Spicy Shrimp Taco
Sauteed shrimp in a habanero sauce with a citrus salsa.
Beer Battered Tacos
Battered cod topped with a lime coleslaw and chipotle crema.
Birria Tacos
Slow cooked, marinated beef, filled with cilantro, onions and cheese. Served with a consume dipping sauce.
Crispy Chicken Tacos
Fried chicken tossed in chipotle ranch sauce with lime slaw.

A La Carte
California Burrito
Large flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, guac, sour cream Pico de Gallo, french-fries, lettuce, and your choice of carne asada, al pastor, or shrimp. Tomatiilo salsa on the side.
Taco
Chicken, ground beef or shredded beef, pulled pork, bean or chili filled with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Your choice of a corn or soft flour shell.
Enchilada
Stuffed corn tortilla topped with enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Choice of cheese, beef or chicken, shrimp and spinach for an additional charges.
Burrito Supreme
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, refried beans, tomatoes, green chiles, scallions, cheese, and your choice of meat. Sour cream and guacamole served on the side.
Chimichanga
Crisp, deep-fried flour tortilla filled with tomatoes, onions and cheese. Topped with our own sauce and melted cheese. Choice of beef, chicken, pulled pork. Shrimp for an additional charge.
Classic Burrito
Soft flour tortilla filled with mild green chilies, cheese, tomatoes and scallions topped with our special sauce. Choice of bean, chicken, beef, pulled pork or chili. Shrimp for an upcharge.
Big B*** Burrito Platter
2 tortillas rolled together for an extra large burrito filled with rice, beans, lettuce, cheese and salsa. Choice of chicken, shredded beef, ground beef, chili, pulled pork. Served with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

Combos
1. Taco and Burrito Combo
2. Enchilada and Chimichanga Combo
3. Taco and Enchilada Combo
4. Chimichanga and Burrito Combo
5. Enchilada and Burrito Combo

Platters
Fajita Chimichanga Platter
Steak or chicken fajita meat with peppers, onions and tomatoes. Topped with our own sauce and melted cheese.
3 Amigos Platter
Our 3 favorites. Enchilada, chimichanga and burrito.
Fajita Burrito Platter
Strips of marinated steak or chicken sauteed with onions, peppers and tomatoes.
Veggie Stir Fry Burrito Platter
Spinach, broccoli, cheese, onions, carrots, squash, mushrooms and tomatoes sauteed in white wine and garlic. Served in a spinach tortilla. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Baja Burrito Platter
Choice of marinated chicken or beef with melted cheese and black bean salsa stuffed inside a flour tortilla.
Habanero Chicken Burrito Platter
Very spicy chicken with our roasted habanero salsa and cheese.
The Big "E" Platter
3 enchiladas: 1 chicken, 1 beef and 1 cheese.
Black Bean Burrito Platter
Overstuffed burrito filled with rice, beans, chilies, cheese, tomatoes and scallions. Sour cream and guacamole served on the side.
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos Platter
Sauteed onions and shrimp tossed in a chipotle sauce with lettuce, tomato and Jack cheese in 2 soft tortillas.
Carnitos Burrito Platter
Slow roasted marinated pulled pork, stuffed with black beans, rice, pico de gallo and cheddar cheese.
Buffalo Burrito Platter
Sauteed chicken strips with Buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese, melted cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
Cajun Chicken Burrito Platter
Strips of grilled chicken with Cajun spices, black bean salsa, cilantro, peppers and cheese.
Rosarito Burrito
Sauteed shrimp and scallops with pico de gallo, spinach, mushroom and shredded cheese. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
Fried Fish Tacos
Lightly breaded pollack served in 2 grilled soft corn tortillas, with Monterrey Jack cheese, fresh avocado, pico de gallo and drizzled with a chipotle sauce. Served with a side of black beans.
Cajun Tuna Tacos Platter
2 soft flout tortillas stuffed with sauteed tuna, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and black bean salsa. Served with rice and beans.

Dinners
Broiled Salmon
Fresh salmon served with sauteed onions, zucchini, carrots and yellow squash topped with Southwestern citrus sauce. Served with baked potato, french fries or rice.
New York Strip
12 oz. charbroiled to perfection. Served with baked potato, french fries or rice.
Poblano Chicken
Cajun or grilled sliced chicken breast served on a bed of fresh sauteed zucchini, broccoli and mushrooms. Topped with poblano peppers, red peppers, sweet onions and melted cheese.
Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry
Sauteed chicken and jumbo shrimp in a white wine and garlic sauce with seasonal vegetables.
New Orleans Style Chicken
Chicken sauteed with wine, garlic and broccoli smothered in a chipotle cream sauce over pasta.
Santa Fe Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sauteed scampi style with butter, garlic, wine, fresh lime juice and cilantro. Served over rice.
Adobo Chicken
Chicken tenderloins, ground chorizo, spinach and mushrooms in a chipotle sauce topped with melted Muenster cheese. Served over rice.

Sides
Rice
Refried Beans
French Fries
Guacamole
Guacamole to Go
1 pint.
Queso Dip to Go
1 pint.
Sour Cream
Salsa to Go
1 pint.
Tortilla Chips to Go
Sweet Potato Fries
Onions Rings
Pico De Gallo
Habanero Salsa
Small Queso Dip
Basket of Chips and Salsa
Extra Dressing/Sauce

Kids Menu
Kids Hamburger
Kids Hot Dog
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Taco
Kids Cheese Quesadillas
Kids Nachos
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Grilled Chicken Breast

Desserts
Brownie Special
Warm home made brownie topped with vanilla ice cream hot fudge and cream.
Churros
A Mexican warm fritter filled with apples and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and topped with vanilla ice cream.
Flan
Homemade caramel custard topped with whipped cream.
Deep Fried Cheesecake
Cheesecake wrapped in a tortilla, deep fried and topped with raspberry sauce.
Chocolate Brownie Lava Cake
Topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.
Birthday Cake Truffle
Cake Batter Ice Cream Covered in White Chocolate & Sprinkles.
Cappuccino Gelato Truffle
Cappuccino gelato chocolate chips throughout enrobed in dark chocolate.
Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
New York Cheesecake With a Layer of Chocolate Mouse Covered in a Chocolate Ganache.

Beverages
Coffee
Tea
Soda
16 oz.
Juice
Hot Chocolate
Jarritos
Mexican Soda 17 oz.

Cocina Mexicana
Camarones A La Mexicana
Sautéed jumbo shrimp with onions, tomatoes, poblano peppers and spices served with corn tortillas, avocado, rice and refried beans.
Tostadas
3 crispy corn tortillas topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and queso fresco.
Sopes
Corn Dough, fried and topped with refried beans lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream.
Enchiladas De Mole
3 chicken enchiladas topped with mole sauce, a delicacy in Mexico, featuring a rich smoky, spicy and sweet flavor. Topped with sour cream, queso fresco, onions and served with a side of rice and beans.
Enchiladas Suizas
3 Chicken enchiladas in a creamy green salsa topped with melted cheese, onions and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
Chilaquiles
A typical breakfast dish. Crisp tortilla chips tossed in choice of red or green salsa, topped with lettuce, onions, queso fresco, and sour cream. Served with a side of black beans.
Gorditas
3 Corn shells fried and stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, onions, and sour cream.
Bistec Ranchero
Strips of NY steak sauteed with fresh jalapeño, onions, tomato, topped with sliced avocado served with corn tortillas, rice and refried beans.
Aunchies Grill
Grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp all seasoned with our house blend served over onions and peppers. Topped with a fire roasted jalapeño. Pico de Gallo, guac, rice, beans, and corn tortillas served on the side.
Molcajete
Grilled steak, chicken, shrimp,, and chorizo. Choice of red or green sauce, with green onions, jalapeño, cheese, cactus, corn tortillas and a side of rice and beans.

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Recent Reviews

I know I am in for a good time at Aunt Chilada's. They have great food at awesome prices. The staff is friendly and fun. The patio area is amazing! I highly recommend stopping in for lunch, dinner or happy hour!
December 2025
I used to come here often but haven’t been in a while. I ordered the southwest supreme chicken chimichangas. I think that’s what it was called, with the black beans. It used to be a lighter crisper fried wrap and covered with sauce. It was dry with a side of salsa. I asked for sour cream too. Once I added both the flavor was great. The fried cheese cake was delicious. The raspberry sauce and whip cream take it over the top. But the wrap was the same as the chimichanga. What...
September 2024
A vegan won't go hungry at a place like this. (See photo.) Nice view of the Sleeping Giant. Especially nice in the summer to be outside on the patio.

Vegetarian options: Just pick and choose. They will accommodate. The main thing you DON'T have to worry about with this cuisine is the protein: They've got beans!
August 2024

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Aunt Chilada's

3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 230-4640