El Chicanito
161 Main St, Hempstead
(516) 280-6000
Tacos
Beef Birria Tacos (Birria De Res Beef)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacaomole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Grilled Steak Tacos (Carne Asada)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacamole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Pork Tacos (Al Pastor)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacamole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Tongues Tacos (Lengue)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacamole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Sausage Pork Tacos (Chorizo)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacamole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Shrimp Tacos (Camaron)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacamole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Grilled Chicken Tacos (Pechuga Al Grill)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacamole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Shredded Chicken Tacos (Pollo Deshebrado)
Served with cilantro, onions and guacamole (Servido con cilantro cebolla y guacamole).
Tortas
Marinated Pork Tortas (Al Pastor)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Grilled Steak Tortas (Carne Asada)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Grilled Chicken Tortas (Pollo Asado)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Chicken Cutlet Tortas (Milanesa De Pollo)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Shrimp Tortas (Camaron)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Pork Sausage Tortas (Chorizo)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Birria Beef Tortas (Birria De Res Beef)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Tongues Tortas (Lengue)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Pork Tortas (Al Pastor)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Shredded Chicken Tortas (Pollo Deshebrado)
Traditional Mexican sandwich telera toasted bread, coated with refried beans and mayo with a slice of tomato and fresh avocado.
Quesadillas
Marinated Pork Quesadilla (Al Pastor)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Grilled Steak Quesadilla (Carne Asada)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla (Pollo Asado)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Shrimp Quesadilla (Camaron)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Birria Beef Quesadilla (Birria De Res Beef)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Cheese Quesadilla
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Tongue Quesadilla (Lengue)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Pork Quesadilla (Al Pastor)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Shredded Chicken Quesadilla (Pollo Deshebrado)
Warm grilled flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, and the option of sour cream and pico on the side.
Tostadas
Marinated Pork Tostada (Al Pastor)
Our tostadas are served on fresh soft corn or flour tortilla, with refried beans sliced of tomato, lettuce, sour cream, queso, and fresh avocado.
Grilled Steak Tostada (Carne Asada)
Our tostadas are served on fresh soft corn or flour tortilla, with refried beans sliced of tomato, lettuce, sour cream, queso, and fresh avocado.
Grilled Chicken Tostada (Pollo Asado)
Our tostadas are served on fresh soft corn or flour tortilla, with refried beans sliced of tomato, lettuce, sour cream, queso, and fresh avocado.
Shrimp Tostada (Camaron)
Our tostadas are served on fresh soft corn or flour tortilla, with refried beans sliced of tomato, lettuce, sour cream, queso, and fresh avocado.
Pork Tostada (Al Pastor)
Our tostadas are served on fresh soft corn or flour tortilla, with refried beans sliced of tomato, lettuce, sour cream, queso, and fresh avocado.
Shredded Chicken Tostada (Pollo Deshebrado)
Our tostadas are served on fresh soft corn or flour tortilla, with refried beans sliced of tomato, lettuce, sour cream, queso, and fresh avocado.
Sopes
Beef Sope (Order 3) (Birria De Res) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Grilled Steak Sope (Order 3) (Carne Asada) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Tongue Sope (Order 3) (Lengue) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Pork Sope (Order 3) (Al Pastor) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Salted Dry Meat Sope (Order 3) (Cecina) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Pork Sope (Order 3) (Carnitas De Cerdo) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Sausage Pork Sope (Order 3) (Chorizo) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Shrimp Sope (Order 3) (Camaron) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Grilled Chicken Sope (Order 3) (Pollo Asado) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Shredded Chicken Sope (Order 3) (Pollo Deshebrado) (Orden 3)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Meat Burritos
Marinated Pork Burrito (Al Pastor)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Grilled Steak Burrito (Carne Asada)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Grilled Chicken Burrito (Pollo Asado)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Shrimp Burrito (Camaron)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Veggie Burrito
Onion, bell pepper, and mushroom. Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Surf & Turf Burrito
Grilled steak and shrimp. Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
California Burrito
Grilled steak with Mexican rice black or pinto beans fries, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and tongue. Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Tongue Burrito (Lengue)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Pork Burrito (Carnitas)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Shredded Chicken Burrito (Pollo Deshebrado)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Beef Burrito (Birria De Res)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat with Mexican rice black beans fries, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, sour cream our homemade mayo, and chipotle sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Enchiladas
Marinated Pork Enchilada (Al Pastor)
3 filled with your choice of meat smothered with one of our traditional sauces of your choice salsa verde, salsa Roja topped with chopped cilantro, onions, sour cream, and queso accompanied with rice and beans.
Grilled Steak Enchilada (Carne Asada)
3 filled with your choice of meat smothered with one of our traditional sauces of your choice salsa verde, salsa Roja topped with chopped cilantro, onions, sour cream, and queso accompanied with rice and beans.
Grilled Chicken Enchilada (Pollo Asado)
3 filled with your choice of meat smothered with one of our traditional sauces of your choice salsa verde, salsa Roja topped with chopped cilantro, onions, sour cream, and queso accompanied with rice and beans.
Pork Sausage Enchilada (Chorizo)
3 filled with your choice of meat smothered with one of our traditional sauces of your choice salsa verde, salsa Roja topped with chopped cilantro, onions, sour cream, and queso accompanied with rice and beans.
Shredded Chicken Enchilada (Pollo Deshebrado)
3 filled with your choice of meat smothered with one of our traditional sauces of your choice salsa verde, salsa Roja topped with chopped cilantro, onions, sour cream, and queso accompanied with rice and beans.
Nachos
Regular Nachos
Crispy corn tortillas coated with refried beans, and melted cheese served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and mix.
Pork Nachos (Al Pastor)
Crispy corn tortillas coated with refried beans, and melted cheese served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and mix.
Grilled Steak Nachos (Carne Asada)
Crispy corn tortillas coated with refried beans, and melted cheese served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and mix.
Grilled Chicken Nachos (Pollo Asado)
Crispy corn tortillas coated with refried beans, and melted cheese served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and mix.
Shrimp Nachos (Camaron)
Crispy corn tortillas coated with refried beans, and melted cheese served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and mix.
Shredded Chicken Nachos (Pollo Deshebrado)
Crispy corn tortillas coated with refried beans, and melted cheese served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and mix.
Huaraches
Regular Huaraches (Order of One) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Res Beef (Order of One) (Birria) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Grilled Steak Huaraches (Order of One) (Carne Asada) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Tongue Huaraches (Order of One) (Lengue) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Pork Huaraches (Order of One) (Al Pastor) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Salted Dry Meat Huaraches (Order of One) (Cecina) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Pork Huaraches (Order of One) (Carnitas De Cerdo) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Sausage Pork Huaraches (Order of One) (Chorizo) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Shrimp Huaraches (Order of One) (Camaron) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Grilled Chicken Huaraches (Order of One) (Pollo Asado) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Shredded Chicken Huaraches (Order of One) (Pollo Deshebrado) (Orden De One)
Beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream (frijoles, lechuga romaine, tomate, aguacate, queso y crema).
Bowls
Marinated Pork Bowl (Al Pastor)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, and topped with guacamole, salsa, sour cream or cheese, lettuce, and chipotle sauce.
Grilled Steak Bowl (Carne Asada)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, and topped with guacamole, salsa, sour cream or cheese, lettuce, and chipotle sauce.
Grilled Chicken Bowl (Pollo Asado)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, and topped with guacamole, salsa, sour cream or cheese, lettuce, and chipotle sauce.
Shrimp Bowl (Camaron)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, and topped with guacamole, salsa, sour cream or cheese, lettuce, and chipotle sauce.
Platos Mexicanos
Bistec Encebollado
Beef steak with onions. Accompanied with rice, beans, and 2 tortillas. Option of refried beans or whole prepared with tomato, onion, and jalapeno (con frijoles, arroz y 2 tortillas. Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Preparado con tomate, cebolla y jalapeno).
Chuletas De Cerdo a La Mexicana
Pork chops Mexican style. Accompanied with rice, beans and 2 tortillas. Option of refried beans or whole prepared with tomato, onion, and jalapeno (con frijoles, arroz y 2 tortillas. Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Preparado con tomate, cebolla y jalapeno).
Bistec A La Mexicana
Steak Mexican style. Accompanied with rice, beans and 2 tortillas. Option of refried beans or whole prepared with tomato, onion, and jalapeno (con frijoles, arroz y 2 tortillas. Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Preparado con tomate, cebolla y jalapeno).
Entress
Grilled Steak (Carne Asada)
Romaine lettuce, beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Dressing option Italiano French, option or refried beans or whole (lechuga romana, frijoles, arroz, chimol y tortillas, options de aderezo Italiano o Frances, opción de frijol refrito o entero).
Grilled Steak with Shrimp (Carne Asada Y Camarones)
Romaine lettuce, beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Dressing option Italiano French, option or refried beans or whole (lechuga romana, frijoles, arroz, chimol y tortillas, options de aderezo Italiano o Frances, opción de frijol refrito o entero).
Grilled Chicken Breast (Pechuga Asada)
Romaine lettuce, beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Dressing option Italiano French, option or refried beans or whole (lechuga romana, frijoles, arroz, chimol y tortillas, options de aderezo Italiano o Frances, opción de frijol refrito o entero).
Salted Dry Meat (Cecina)
Romaine lettuce, beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Dressing option Italiano French, option or refried beans or whole (lechuga romana, frijoles, arroz, chimol y tortillas, options de aderezo Italiano o Frances, opción de frijol refrito o entero).
Fried Pork Chops (Chuletas Fritas De Cerdo)
Romaine lettuce, beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Dressing option Italiano French, option or refried beans or whole (lechuga romana, frijoles, arroz, chimol y tortillas, options de aderezo Italiano o Frances, opción de frijol refrito o entero).
Res - Beef Birria (sin Lechuga)
No lettuce. Romaine lettuce, beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Dressing option Italiano French, option or refried beans or whole (lechuga romana, frijoles, arroz, chimol y tortillas, options de aderezo Italiano o Frances, opción de frijol refrito o entero).
Fajitas
Grilled Steak Fajita (Carne Asada)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp, mixed with seasoned bell peppers and onions, accompanied by rice, beans, and 3 corn tortillas.
Marinated Pork Fajita(Al Pastor)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp, mixed with seasoned bell peppers and onions, accompanied by rice, beans, and 3 corn tortillas.
Grilled Chicken Fajita (Pollo Asado)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp, mixed with seasoned bell peppers and onions, accompanied by rice, beans, and 3 corn tortillas.
Shrimp Fajita (Camaron)
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp, mixed with seasoned bell peppers and onions, accompanied by rice, beans, and 3 corn tortillas.
Surf & Turf Fajita
Grilled steak and shrimp. Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp, mixed with seasoned bell peppers and onions, accompanied by rice, beans, and 3 corn tortillas.
Veggie Fajitas
Onion bell peppers and mushrooms. Your choice of freshly grilled meat or shrimp, mixed with seasoned bell peppers and onions, accompanied by rice, beans, and 3 corn tortillas.
Seafood (Mariscos)
Grilled Shrimp (Camarones a la Plancha)
Beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Served with rice and beans (frijoles arroz, chimol y tortillas Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Servido con arroz y frijoles).
Breaded Shrimp (Camarones Empanizado)
Beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Served with rice and beans (frijoles arroz, chimol y tortillas Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Servido con arroz y frijoles).
Camarón a la Diabla
Shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce. Beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Served with rice and beans (frijoles arroz, chimol y tortillas Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Servido con arroz y frijoles).
Garlic Shrimp (Camarón Al Mojo De Ojo)
Beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Served with rice and beans (frijoles arroz, chimol y tortillas Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Servido con arroz y frijoles).
Shrimp in a Cream Sauce (Camarón En Crema)
Beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Served with rice and beans (frijoles arroz, chimol y tortillas Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Servido con arroz y frijoles).
Camarones a la Veracruzana
Prepared with tomato onion and jalapeno (con Jalapeño cebolla y tomate). Beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Served with rice and beans (frijoles arroz, chimol y tortillas Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Servido con arroz y frijoles).
Fried Calamari (Calamari Frito)
Beans, rice, pico, and 2 tortillas. Served with rice and beans (frijoles arroz, chimol y tortillas Opción De frijol refrito o entero. Servido con arroz y frijoles).
Molcajete
Molcajete
Beef, chicken, sausage, and shrimp nopal, beans, scallion, cheese, jalapeno, avocado, salad, and 2 tortillas (res, pollo, chorizo, Camarones nopal, frijoles, collines, queso, jalapeno, aguacate, Ensalada, y 2 tortillas.
Ensaladas
Grilled Chicken Salad (Pollo Asado)
Fresh crispy lettuce, with tomatoes, cucumber, onion radish, and Italian dressing.
Shrimp Salad (Camaron)
Fresh crispy lettuce, with tomatoes, cucumber, onion radish, and Italian dressing.
Sides
Guacamole & Chips
Beans Side
Arroz
Pico De Gallo
Sour Cream (2 oz)
Avocado Side
Desserts
Mexican Churros
Drinks
Natural Water
Can Soda
Coca cola, fanta, pepsi, and sprite.
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Recent Reviews
One of my preferred spots for delicious Mexican food. This place will surprise you. I had a brother come into town and asked me to take him back here. The bill was fair. Reminds me of a cafe in Chicago I loved to visit.
November 2020
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