El Texano Bar and Grill

514 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria
(571) 257-7805

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Grilled Shrimp Avocado Taco
Side Guacamole 6 Oz
Dirty Birria Fries
Chips and Salsa
El Texano Taco
Carnitas Taco
Ramen Noodles
Birria Pizza
Quesadillas
Tinga Taco

Birria
3 Quesa Tacos
Slow cooked juicy shredded marinated beef, topped with Monterey Jack cheese, small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of beef consomme.
3 Birria Tacos
Slow cooked juicy shredded marinated beef, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of beef consomme.
Birria Quesadilla
Slow cooked juicy shredded marinated beef, filled with Monterey Jack cheese, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of beef consomme.
Birria Burrito
Flour tortilla, birria beef, Mexican rice, house-made beans, extra Monterey Jack cheese, and a side of beef consomme.
Cheesy Ramen Noodles
Slow cooked juicy shredded marinated beef filled with beef consommé and ramen noodles, topped with Monterey Jack cheese, small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Ramen Noodles
Slow cooked juicy shredded marinated beef filled with beef consomme and ramen noodles, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Birria Bundle
Try all the classics! This birria bundle includes: 4 pieces of quesa tacos, 4 pieces of birria tacos, 1 piece of birria quesadilla, a 16 oz. of ramen birria soup, and a side of consomme, all items are topped with freshly cut cilantro, and small dice onions.

Pupusas
Revueltas Pupusa
Pupusa with a chicharron base.
Frijol con Queso Pupusa
Pupusa with refried beans and cheese.
Cheese Pupusa
Pupusa with cheese.

Tacos
El Texano Taco
Corn tortilla, layered with a grilled-burnt Monterey Jack cheese, filled with premium grilled chicken, topped with cotija cheese, pickled red onions, avocado, our signature mango habanero sauce, and a side of lime wedge.
Fried Shrimp Taco
Flour tortilla, crispy fried shrimp in homemade batter with coleslaw, pico de gallo, topped with homemade chipotle sauce, and a side of lime wedge.
Fried Fish Taco
Flour tortilla, crispy fried tilapia fish in homemade batter, with coleslaw, pico de gallo, topped with homemade chipotle sauce, and a side of lime wedge.
Tacos Gobernador
Corn tortilla, melted Monterey Jack cheese, fire grilled shrimp, sauteed mix of: onions, tomatoes, and poblano peppers, topped with freshly cut cilantro, small dice onions, and a side of lime wedge.
Grilled Shrimp Avocado Taco
Corn tortilla, shredded lettuce, grilled shrimp, topped with pico de gallo, and avocado slices, and a side of lime wedge.
Breakfast Taco
Flour tortilla, cheddar scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, guac, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and our signature crema sauce.
Asada & Chorizo Taco
Double corn tortilla, grilled steak, Mexican chorizo, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Chorizo Taco
Corn tortilla, Mexican chorizo, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Asada Taco
Corn tortilla, Mexican chorizo, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Al Pastor Taco
Corn tortilla, grilled pork marinated in secret Mexican spices, topped with fire roasted pineapple, small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Tinga Taco
Braised shredded chicken in a flavorful tomato-base, topped with cotija cheese, pickled red onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Carnitas Taco
Corn tortilla, marinated slow cooked pulled pork in traditional Mexican spices, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.
Veggie Taco
Corn tortilla, sauteed mix of: green peppers, onions, yellow squash, tomatoes, topped with freshly cut cilantro, and a side of lime wedge.

Quesadillas
Hawaiian Shrimp Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, grilled shrimp, filled with Monterey Jack cheese, fire roasted pineapple, and chipotle sauce.
Deluxe Tinga Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, braised shredded chicken in a flavorful tomato-base, filled with Monterey Jack cheese, and cotija cheese, topped with pickled red onions, freshly cut cilantro, small dice onions, and creamy ranch cilantro.
Carnitas Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, filled with Monterey Jack cheese, shredded pork, and sauteed green peppers and onions.
Veggie Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, filled with Monterey Jack cheese, sautéed mix of: green peppers, onions, yellow squash, tomatoes, topped with cilantro.
Cheese Quesadilla
Flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese.

Burritos
Seafood Lovers Burrito
Flour tortilla, crispy fried tilapia fish, and fried shrimp in house-made batter, filled with Mexican rice, authentic homemade beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese, topped with freshly cut cilantro, small dice onions, and creamy ranch cilantro sauce.
Deluxe Tinga Burrito
Flour tortilla, braised shredded chicken in a flavorful tomato-base, Mexican rice, homemade beans, topped with cotija cheese, pickled red onions, freshly cut cilantro, crema sauce, and mild sauce.
Fried Fish Burrito
Flour tortilla, crispy fried tilapia fish in house-made batter, Mexican rice, homemade beans, coleslaw, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce.
Carnitas Burrito
Flour tortilla, marinated slow cooked pulled pork in traditional Mexican spices, Mexican rice, homemade beans, topped with small dice onions, freshly cut cilantro, and our signature mango habanero sauce.
Veggie Burrito
Flour tortilla, sautéed mix of: green peppers, onions, yellow squash, tomatoes, filled with Mexican rice, homemade beans, lettuce mix, topped with freshly cut cilantro, and topped with hot sauce.

Drinks
Bottled Water
Canned Coca-Cola
Canned Sprite
Bottled Coca-Cola
Bottled Diet Coca-Cola
Bottled Sprite
Jarritos
Glass jarritos: Lime, mango, fruit punch, grapefruit, pineapple, or mandarin
Sangria Senorial
Agua de Jamaica
Hibiscus tea. El Texano fully house-made authentic agua de Jamaica!
Coca-Cola Mexican Soda
Glass bottle. Mexican glass soda imported from Mexico.
Orange Fanta Mexican Soda
Glass bottle. Mexican glass soda imported from Mexico.
Sprite Mexican Soda
Glass bottle. Mexican glass soda imported from Mexico.
Horchata
El Texano fully house-made authentic horchata!
Champagne Soda
Champagne soda rio grande cola champagne.

Appetizers
Chips and Guac
Fresh Batch of Corn Chips-made daily, per order- with a side of House Made Guac
Chips and Salsa
Fresh Chips made Daily with a House-made Salsa

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Recent Reviews

Favorite burrito spot in town!!! Honestly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We love bringing our friends here. Always good vibes definitely worth grabbing a drink at the bar!
October 2026
I ordered the steak quesadillas which came with a mini salad and guacamole. The guacamole was super fresh and tangy which blended perfectly with the cheesyness of the quesadilla. The portion size was plentiful, and I even took some home. My kids ordered the birria nachos to share and they devoured them. They are very picky about their nachos so the fact they ate these is a testament to their quality. I’ve been recommending this place to my friends and family and will...
August 2026
Chips and salsa tasted fresh, the chips were hot and crunchy.
Our table shared the birria pizza which I highly recommend and the nachos.
We had a great time dining here.
The atmosphere is fun, the wall art is amazing.
Me and the girls will be back again !
August 2026

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El Texano Bar and Grill

514 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
(571) 257-7805