El Berrinches Restaurant

1519 W 18th St, Chicago
(312) 754-0189

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Tacos de Camarón Shrimp Tacos
Salmon Tacos 3
Taco De Asada
Queso Fundido
Empanadas

Appetizers
2 Empanadas de Camarón (Shrimp Empanadas)
2 crispy masa, one w/smoked beef braised, one w/chicken w/mole sauce, one w/guacamole.
Sopes Surtidos
3 crispy masa, one w/smoked beef braised, one w/chicken w/mole sauce, one w/guacamole.
Flautas De Cochinita (Pulled Pork Flautas)
3 crispy rolled tortillas, pulled pork, habanero sauce, sour cream, black bean & avocado slaw.
Avocado Salad
Romaine lettuce, kale, avocado, fresh roasted corn, black beans, cucumber, panela cheese, peanuts, crispy tortilla strips, & homemade serrano lemon dressing, comes with 2 tacos.
Guacomole Rojo
Avocado, roasted red jalapeno, pico de gallo and cheese.
Guacamole Tradicional
Avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, serrano pepper.
Guacomole De Fruta
Avocado, habanero pepper, fresh fruit and Mexican chamoy.
Guacamole Ranchero
Avocado, pico de gallo, panela cheese, pork skin and habanero sauce.
Guacamole de Fruta (Fruit Guac)
Avocado, fresh fruit, habanero pepper, and Mexican chamoy.

Sides
Vegetables Ala Parrilla
Grilled fresh veggie marinated with fresh ingredients.
Elote (A fancy corn in a cup)
Street corn with a tangy creamy sauce, Cojita cheese, and Mexican ground chili.
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Cheese Fries
Homemade french fries w/cheddar cheese & pico de gallo.
Grilled Vegetables
Marinated with fresh herbs.

Ensaladas
Steak Salad
grilled ribeye steak, romaine lettuce, kale, roasted corn, panela cheese, cherry tomatoes, peanuts, red onions, homemade tamarind chipotle dressing & crispy tortilla strips, comes with 2 tacos.

Tacos
2 Camarón (Grilled Shrimp) Tacos
Tiger shrimp marinated w/chile pasilla, habanero sauce, avocado slaw, & pickled red onion, comes with 2 tacos.
2 Asada (Steak) Tacos
Grilled ribeye, smoked chunky tomato sauce, cheese, avocado, & habanero sauce, each order comes with 2 tacos.
2 Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) Tacos
Marinated pork, chile de Arbol sauce, topping with pineapple de pico de gallo, each order comes with 2 tacos.
2 Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Yucatan style pulled pork served with habanero salsa and pickled red onion comes with 2 tacos.
2 Arabe Tacos
Grilled Puebla style Lebanese influenced taco with marinated pork and chipotle salsa served on a homemade flour tortilla, comes with 2 tacos.
2 Pollo en Mole Poblano (Chicken with Mole) Tacos
Grilled chicken thigh chunks served with Puebla style sauce and sesame seed comes with 2 tacos.
2 Mushroom with Red Mole Tacos (Tacos de Hongos En Mole Rojo)
Stew of market mushrooms with guajillo sauce served with panela cheese, black beans sauce, and arugula salad comes with 2 tacos.
2 Fried Avocado Tacos - Vegetarian/ Vegan
Fried avocado served with black beans sauce, arugula salad, habanero sauce, sour cream, and cheese, comes with 2 tacos.
2 Barbacoa de Res (Steamed Beef) Tacos
Smoked brisket, roasted red jalapeno sauce, cilantro, onions, & avocado slaw, each order comes with 2 tacos.
2 Borracho (Fish) Tacos
Beer batter tilapia fillet, sriracha tartar sauce, topping w/smoked red cabbage, avocado & sesame seeds, comes with 2 tacos.
2 Pancita a la CocaCola (Pork Belly) Tacos
Pork belly, marinated w/Mexican coca-cola, and dry peppers served w/green sauce, topped with pickled jalapeno cucumber.
2 Chile Relleno (Stuffed Poblano Pepper) Tacos
Poblano pepper stuffed w/cheese & creamy cucumber sauce, topped with arugula salad, comes with 2 tacos.
2 Ceviche de Pescado (Fish Ceviche) Tacos
Tilapia fish cooked w/citrus juice, mixed w/pico de gallo & served w/homemade crispy shell taco.
Pacita A La Coca Cola
pork belly, marinated with Mexican Coca-Cola and dry peppers, served with green sauce Topping, with pickled jalapeño cucumber, comes with 2 tacos.

Tortas
Lomo
Grilled rib eye served with black beans sauce, panela cheese, avocado, & arugula salad.
Queso Panela
Panela cheese, black bean sauce, jalapeno mayonnaise, avocado, arugula salad & red bell pepper salad.

Beverages
Sprite
Jarrito
Topo Chico
Aguas Frescas

Vegetarian
2 Chile Relleno (Stuffed Poblano Pepper) Tacos
Poblano pepper stuffed w/cheese & creamy cucumber sauce, topped with arugula salad, comes with 2 tacos.
2 Mushroom with Red Mole Tacos (Tacos de Hongos En Mole Rojo)
Stew of market mushrooms with guajillo sauce served with panela cheese, black beans sauce, and arugula salad comes with 2 tacos.
2 Fried Avocado Tacos - Vegetarian/ Vegan
Fried avocado served with black beans sauce, arugula salad, habanero sauce, sour cream, and cheese, comes with 2 tacos.
Avocado Salad
Romaine lettuce, kale, avocado, fresh roasted corn, black beans, cucumber, panela cheese, peanuts, crispy tortilla strips, & homemade serrano lemon dressing, comes with 2 tacos.
Calabacitas Rellenas (Stuffed Zucchini)
Mexican zucchini filled w/fresh vegetables & cheese served w/mashed potatoes & green sauce. You can request this as a vegan entree.

Sopas
Sopas
Sopa de tomato, pasilla pepper and tortilla broth, fresh cheese, avocado, sour cream, and crispy tortilla chips, comes with 2 tacos.

Entrees
Cochinita Pibil
Yucatan style pulled pork served w/refried black beans, habanero sauce & pickled red onions.
Carne Asada
10oz grilled ribeye, melted cheese served w/Morita sauce, market mushrooms, arugula salad & a side of rice.
Borrego Borracho
Broiled lamb chops marinated w/Mezcal & fresh herbs served w/salsa borracha & sauteed spinach in fingerling potatoes.
Camarones en Salsa de Cangrejo (Shrimp with Crab Sauce)
Grilled jumbo tiger shrimps served w/crab sauce, grilled cactus, & Puebla style rice.
Pescado en Crema de Hongos (Fish with Mushroom Sauce)
Pan-fried cornmeal fish served w/creamy chipotle mushrooms, ranchera sauce, grilled zucchini, & fried leeks.
Chamorro De Borrego
Yucatan style lamb shank served w/habanero sauce & pickled red onion & frijoles charros.
Chuleta De Cerro
12oz broiled pork chop marinated with fresh condiments served w/mashed potatoes, mango sauce, & a side of grilled zucchini.
Pollito Al Pibil
Marinated chicken Yucatan style served w/smoked habanero sauce & pickled veggies with a side of frijoles charros.
Pollo En Mole Poblano
Grilled chicken thigh served w/mashed potatoes & Puebla style mole sauce.
Queso Fundido de Camarones (Cheese Fondue with Shrimp)
Melted cheese w/spinach onion, red jalapeno, tiger shrimp & served w/homemade flour tortillas.
Pastel Azteca - Vegetarian
Vegetarian pie w/fried tortillas, grilled zucchini, market mushrooms, roasted poblano pepper, fingerling potatoes, Oaxaca cheese, & green sauce.
Calabacitas Rellenas (Stuffed Zucchini)
Mexican zucchini filled w/fresh vegetables & cheese served w/mashed potatoes & green sauce. You can request this as a vegan entree.

Gourmet Burgers
The Monster Burger
Lump Crab Cake Burger
Grilled Alaska Salmon Burger
Pork Belly Burger
Fried Chicken Burger
Veggie Burger - Vegetarian/ Vegan
Barbacoa Burger
Classic Burger

Breakfast
Tamales Benedict
Oaxaca-style, red pork tamales, topped with ranchero sauce and two poached eggs with a creamy, roasted poblano sauce.

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Recent Reviews

El Berrinches in Pilsen is a solid spot when you're craving something different. I tried the Pancita a la Coca-Cola Tacos—the pork belly was tender, and the sweet-savory glaze was on point. Also had the Camarones Nachos; the shrimp were juicy, and the toppings were generous. The vibe is chill, and the staff is friendly. Spent around $35. Only knock is the wait time during peak hours.
June 2025
A warm and welcoming place in a very unobtrusive spot! We drove past it once and almost walked into the package store upstairs. Was so glad to get into the restaurant. The space is darling, and the service friendly and welcoming. The food was outstanding! As was my cucumber margarita-and my friend's Micheladas. We had the enchiladas with three Mole sauces, and the drunken fish tacos. Within 24 hours, I was already saying, “when can we go back?!“
April 2025
El Berrinches is the spot if you’re looking for some bomb Mexican food in the area. I grabbed a couple of tacos de carnitas and one of their sizzling fajitas, and both hit the spot! The carnitas were so tender and juicy, and the fajitas came out piping hot with a side of fresh tortillas that you just can't beat. I also ordered a nice cold horchata to wash it all down—perfectly balanced, not too sweet. For about $20, I left feeling stuffed and happy. The vibe's chill,...
February 2025

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El Berrinches Restaurant

1519 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 754-0189