LA TACITA DE PLATA

970 Dundee Ave, Elgin
(224) 238-7091

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Pupusa De Chicharrón Fried Pork Rinds Pupusa
Costilla de Puerco En Salsa Pork Rib In Sauce
Rellenitos de Plátano Helados de Fruta
Rellenos De Plátano Stuffed Plantain
Caldo De Pata De Res Beef Foot Broth
Pollo Con Papas Chicken with Fries
Desayuno Chapín Chapin Breakfast
Caldo De Gallina Hen Broth
Pupusa Y Pepian de Pollo
Churrasco Skirt Steak

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Deliciosa Comida Guatemalteca / Delicious Guatemalan Food
Churrasco / Skirt Steak
Carne asada tradicional guatemalteca acompañada de frijol, arroz, ensalada de verduras cocidas con mayonesa, cebollines, y tortillas hechas a mano. / Traditional Guatemalan carne asada served with beans, rice, vegetables salad cooked with mayonnaise, scallions, and handmade tortillas.
Desayuno Chapín / Chapin Breakfast
Huevos acompañados con frijol, queso, plátanos fritos y tortillas hechas a mano. / Eggs with beans, cheese, fried plantains and handmade tortillas.
Pepian
Recado casero elaborado con carne de pollo a base de tomate, pepitoria, ajonjolí y variedad de chiles. Servido con arroz y tortillas hechas a mano. / Tomato-based homemade recado made with chicken meat, pepitoria, sesame and a variety of chilies. Served with rice and handmade tortillas.

Menú / Menu
Pupusa De Queso / Cheese Pupusa
Tortilla de maíz hecha a mano rellena de queso, acompañada con salsa de tomate con curtido de repollo. / Handmade corn tortilla filled with cheese, served with tomato sauce with pickled cabbage.
Pupusa De Pollo con Queso / Chicken Cheese Pupusa
Tortilla de maíz hecha a mano rellena de pollo, acompañada con salsa de tomate con curtido de repollo. / Handmade corn tortilla filled with chicken, served with tomato sauce with pickled cabbage.
Tamal De Puerco Picante/ Pork Spicy Tamale
Puerco picante o pollo sin picante. Los auténticos y tradicionales tamales colorados, son hechos de masa de maíz, carne y un rico recado. Envuelto en grandes hojas de banano. El relleno generalmente está hecho de pollo o cerdo y bañado con la sabrosa salsa de recado. / Spicy pork or non-spicy chicken. The authentic and traditional colored tamales are made with corn dough, meat and a rich recado. Wrapped in large plantain leaves. The stuffing is generally made with chicken or pork, and covered with the savory recado sauce.
Pupusa De Chicharrón Queso/ Fried Cheese Pork Rinds Pupusa
Tortilla de maíz hecha a mano rellena de chicharrón y queso, acompañada con salsa de tomate con curtido de repollo. / Handmade corn tortilla filled with fried pork rinds and cheese, served with tomato sauce with pickled cabbage.
Tostadas Con Chow Mein
Hechas con sabrosa pasta fina, zanahoria, chile pimiento, güisquil y apio cortado en tiras. Todos estos ingredientes son fritos. / Made with savory thin pasta, carrot, chili pepper, chayote and celery slices. All these ingredients are fried.
Chuchitos
Tamal pequeño tradicional guatemalteco, relleno de recado a base de tomate con pollo deshebrado, envuelto en hojas de maíz. / Traditional small Guatemalan tamale, filled with tomato-based recado and shredded chicken, wrapped in corn leaf.
Dobladas (Empanadas)
Tortillas de maíz dobladas, rellenas de pollo, acompañadas de repollo y salsa de tomate. / Folded corn tortillas, stuffed with chicken, served with cabbage and tomato sauce.
Rellenos De Plátano / Stuffed Plantain
Elaborado a base de plátano dulce relleno con una mezcla de frijoles refritos, servidos con crema y azúcar. / Made with sweet plantain, stuffed with a mix of refried beans, served with cream and sugar.
Tostada De Verdura / Vegetables Tostada
Tostada con zanahoria rallada, cocida y preparada con salsa de tomate, mayonesa, salsa dulce y picante al gusto. / Tostada with grated carrot, cooked and prepared with tomato sauce, mayonnaise, sweet and spicy sauce to taste.
Camarones Empanizados / Breaded Shrimp
Deliciosos camarones empanizados acompañados con arroz, papas fritas, ensalada de lechuga, pepino, tomate y tortillas hechas a mano. / Delicious breaded shrimp served with rice, fries, lettuce salad, cucumber, tomato, and handmade tortillas.

Platillos / Dishes
Chile Relleno
Chile pimiento rojo relleno de pollo guisado, envuelto en huevo, acompañado de arroz, frijol y ensalada de vegetales en mayonesa y tortillas hechas a mano. / Red chili pepper filled with stewed chicken, wrapped in egg, served with rice, beans and vegetables salad with mayonnaise and handmade tortillas.
Pollo Con Papas / Chicken with Fries
El clásico tradicional guatemalteco y delicioso pollo frito acompañado con papas fritas recién cortadas. / Traditional Guatemalan, classic and delicious fried chicken served with freshly cut fries.
Costilla De Puerco en Salsa / Pork Rib in Sauce
Elaborada a base de tomates y chiles serranos tostados, acompañada de arroz y tortillas hechas a mano. / Made with tomatoes and toasted serrano chilies, served with rice and handmade tortillas.
Caldo De Gallina / Hen Broth
Caldo de gallina estilo guatemalteco, cocinado con verduras frescas, servido con arroz y tortillas hechas a mano. / Guatemala style hen broth cooked with fresh vegetables, served with rice and handmade tortillas.
Caldo De Pata De Res / Beef Foot Broth
Caldo de pata de res estilo guatemalteco, cocinado con verduras frescas, acompañado con arroz y tortillas hechas a mano. / Guatemalan style beef foot broth, cooked with fresh vegetables, served with rice and handmade tortillas.
Tamal De Pollo NO Picante/ Non-Spicy Chicken Tamale

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Recent Reviews

The food was amazing and so hot which is key for me because it was fresh. They offer a little store side with some Guatemala favorite treats. They are happy and upbeat. Place was well organized and clean.
June 2025
The food was fantastic and delicious! My food tasted so good that it felt so fresh like it was made to order. I recommend the desayuno Chapin (Guatemalan Breakfast) and Chuchito (like a tamale with chicken inside), which is what I ordered. The one thing I would have liked was a Pepsi because when I think of Guatemalan food, I think of Pepsi for the beverage to drink.
June 2025
I’m a truck driver and found this guys on TikTok! So I looked them up and find out they are only 15 minutes from the yard where my company parks their truck so I park on the yard and got on my personal vehicle to go check them out and yes the TikTokrs it’s the first one I saw when I walked in and welcoming. Order two pupusas and a pollo con papas. Yes it might take them a while to bring your food out but it’ll come out fresh cooked and hot… I wish I took picture of the...
May 2025

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LA TACITA DE PLATA

970 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 238-7091