El Fresco Tex-Mex Grill
46580 S Cottage Rd, Sterling
(703) 995-0222
Customers' Favorites
Shredded Chicken Taco Platter
Steak and Cheese Burrito
Chicken Fajitas De Pollo
Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Southwestern Enchiladas
Chicken Nachos Supreme
Carne Asada Con Huevos
Carnitas Taco Platter
Outrageous Burrito
8- Beef Taco Salad
Breakfast
Breakfast Wrap ~
2 Fluffy scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheese. Served handheld.
Carne Asada Con Huevos ~
Sliced grilled steak served with scrambled eggs, beans, potatoes, and tortillas.
Chorizo Con Huevos ~
Mexican sausage and eggs scrambled together, topped with red chile and melted cheese. Potatoes and tortillas on the side.
Starters
Elote - Mexican Corn
Mayonnaise, fresco cheese, chopped cilantro, classic seasoning, lime wedge.
Chicken Flautas ~
Two flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken, rolled & fried to a golden brown.
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, fresh guacamole and a side of ranch.
Blk Beans & Veggies Nachos ~
A piece of art! No kidding!! A plate full of corn tortilla chips with sautéed veggies & black beans. Topped with your choice of cheese and sprinkled with cilantro, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, black olives & sour cream.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Meat Nacho Supreme ~
A piece of art! No kidding!! A plate full of corn tortilla chips with your choice of meat. Topped with your choice of cheese and sprinkled with cilantro, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, black olives & sour cream.
Jalapeno Poppers
Five breaded jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fried until golden brown.
Served with lettuce, chipotle sour cream & tomatoes.
San Antonio Chili
Carne Asada Fries ~
A plate of freshly fried french fries, topped with carne asada and melted cheddar & jack cheese. Sour cream & guacamole on the side.
Guacamole & Chips
Ripe Hass avocados hand mashed right in our kitchen with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and our special seasoning.
Mexican Pizza
Meat Mexican Pizza ~
We take a large flour tortilla crust and top it with your choice of meat, and sprinkle it with two different cheeses, cilantro, black olives, tomatoes, jalapeños and sour cream.
Blk Beans & Veggies Pizza ~
We take a large flour tortilla crust and top it with sautéed veggies & black beans, and sprinkle it with two different cheeses, cilantro, black olives, tomatoes, jalapeños and sour cream.
Quesadillas
Meat Quesadilla ~
An El Fresco original!
A grilled flour tortilla filled with melted cheese and your choice meat. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, & fresh guacamole.
Cheese Quesadilla ~
An El Fresco original!
A grilled flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, & fresh guacamole.
Blk Beans & Veggies Quesadilla ~
An El Fresco original!
A grilled flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, sauteed veggies and black beans. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, & fresh guacamole.
Ensaladas
Avocado Chicken Salad ~
Grilled pieces of boneless breast of chicken on a bed of freshly chopped lettuce, with tomatoes, avocado slices, olives, cilantro, and sprinkled with two types of cheeses. Served with ranch on the side.
Meat Taco Salad ~
Freshly chopped lettuce topped with your choice of meat, cheese, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, and sour cream. Served in your choice of an edible tortilla shell or fresh corn chips.
Blk Beans & Veggies Taco Salad ~
Freshly chopped lettuce topped with sautéed veggies & black beans, cheese, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, and sour cream. Served in your choice of an edible tortilla shell or fresh corn chips.
Shrimp Fajita Guacamole
Grilled shrimp sautéed with onions & green peppers on freshly chopped lettuce with tomatoes, olives, cilantro, and cheese. Served fresh guacamole and ranch on the side.
El Fresco's Favorites
Combo Fajita - 2 Meats
Your choice of any 2 meats sautéed with onions, green pepper & tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream & warm flour tortillas.
Carne Asada Plate
Marinated strips of grilled steak served with Spanish rice, your choice of beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and warm flour tortillas.
Arroz Con Pollo ~
Boneless pieces of chicken breast simmered with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers served on a bed of Spanish rice, topped with cheese, served with sour cream, warm tortillas, and a small salad with ranch.
Combo Fajita - 3 Meats
Marinated stips of chicken, steak, and succulent shrimp sautéed with onions, green pepper & tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream & warm flour tortillas.
Chicken Fajitas
Marinated strips of grilled chicken sautéed with onions, green pepper & tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream & warm flour tortillas.
Carne Asada Con Camaron
Slices of marinated grilled steak with succulent shrimp on a bed of Spanish rice, topped with pico & melted cheese. Beans, small salad with ranch, sour cream, and tortillas on the side.
Steak Fajitas
Marinated strips of steak sautéed with onions, green pepper & tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream & warm flour tortillas.
Veggie Fajitas ~
Sautéed onions, green peppers, yellow squash, green zucchini, and tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream & warm flour tortillas.
Shrimp Fajitas
Succulent shrimp sautéed with onions, green pepper & tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream & warm flour tortillas.
Plato De Pescado
A seasoned filets of grilled Tilapia, Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, chipotle sour cream, avocado slices, and warm flour tortillas.
Burritos - HANDHELD
Beef - HANDHELD ~
Seasoned taco meat, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and sour cream, all wrapped in an extra large flour tortilla. Served handheld.
Shredded Chicken - HANDHELD ~
Shredded chicken, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and sour cream, all wrapped in an extra large flour tortilla. Served handheld.
Shrimp - HANDHELD
Succulent grilled shrimp, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and Chipotle sour cream, all wrapped in an extra large flour tortilla. Served handheld.
Carne Asada - HANDHELD ~
Carne asada, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, sour cream, and fresh guacamole, all wrapped in an extra large flour tortilla. Served handheld.
Pollo Asado - HANDHELD ~
Grilled Chicken, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, sour cream, and fresh guacamole, all wrapped in an extra large flour tortilla. Served handheld.
Barbacoa - HANDHELD ~
Spicy shredded beef, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and sour cream, all wrapped in an extra large flour tortilla. Served handheld.
Fish - HANDHELD ~
Grilled tilapia, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and Chipotle sour cream, all wrapped in an extra large flour tortilla. Served handheld.
BMT - Burrito Bowls
Barbacoa - BMT ~
Spicy shredded beef, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and sour cream, served in a bowl.
Carne Asada - BMT ~
Carne asada, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, sour cream, and fresh guacamole served in a bowl.
Veggie - BMT ~
Sautéed onions, green peppers, yellow squash, green zucchini, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream & fresh guacamole.
Shrimp - BMT
Succulent grilled shrimp, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and Chipotle sour cream, served in a bowl.
Pollo Asado - BMT ~
Grilled chicken, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, sour cream, and fresh guacamole served in a bowl.
Shredded Chicken - BMT ~
Shredded chicken, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and sour cream, served in a bowl.
Beef - BMT ~
Seasoned taco meat, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and sour cream, served in a bowl.
Fish - BMT ~
Grilled Tilapia, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico, and Chipotle sour cream, served in a bowl.
Specialty Burritos
Outrageous Burrito ~
Our biggest burrito for burrito lovers!
A large flour tortilla stuffed full with Spanish rice, beans, taco meat, and shredded chicken. Smothered with red chile, chili con carne, and melted cheese. Sprinkled with tomatoes, olives, and cilantro. Served with sour cream.
Mariachi Bur. Pltr ~
So good, it will make your taste buds sing! A large flour tortilla filled with Spanish rice, beans, carne asada, pollo asado, lettuce, and pico de gallo. Smothered with red chile and melted cheese. Sprinkled with cilantro. Served with sour cream and fresh guacamole.
Chimichanga ~
A fried burrito with your choice of meat and cheese inside. Served crispy with sour cream and a side salad with ranch. Spanish rice, your choice of beans, and a side of white queso on the side.
Burrito Deluxe ~
A large flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, Spanish rice, and your choice of beans. Smothered with red chile and our homemade white queso. Sprinkled with olives, tomatoes, and cilantro. Topped with sour cream.
California ~
Carne asada, potatoes, pico, sour cream, and guacamole. All wrapped in a large flour tortilla. Served Handheld.
Veggie Bur. Pltr ~
A large flour tortilla filled with Spanish rice, beans, sautéed onions, green peppers, yellow squash, and green zucchini, smothered with red chile and topped with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.
Steak & Cheese ~
Served handheld. Carne asada, sautéed onion, green peppers, cheese, pico, and lettuce. Served with French Fries.
Tacos - Each
Carne Asada Taco ~
A steak taco served El Fresco style (fresh guacamole & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Chorizo Taco ~
A chorizo taco served Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a soft corn tortilla.
Beef Taco ~
A seasoned beef taco served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Barbacoa Taco ~
A spicy shredded beef taco served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Shrimp Taco
A sauteed shrimp taco served El Fresco style (chipotle sour cream, lettuce & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Shredded Chicken Taco ~
A shredded chicken taco served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Pollo Asado Taco ~
A grilled chicken taco served El Fresco style (fresh guacamole & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Fish Taco ~
A grilled Tilapia taco served El Fresco style (chipotle sour cream, lettuce & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Carnitas Taco ~
A pulled pork taco served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Sauteed Veggies Taco ~
A sauteed veggie taco served El Fresco style (fresh guacamole & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice.
Tacos - Platter
Carne Asada Taco Platter ~
2 Steak tacos served El Fresco style (fresh guacamole & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Beef Taco Platter ~
2 Seasoned beef tacos served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Shredded Chicken Taco Platter ~
2 Shredded chicken tacos served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Barbacoa Taco Platter ~
2 Spicy shredded beef tacos served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Sauteed Veggies Taco Platter ~
2 Sauteed veggie tacos served El Fresco style (fresh guacamole & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Fish Taco Platter ~
2 Grilled Tilapia tacos served El Fresco style (chipotle sour cream, lettuce & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice & beans on the side.
Chorizo Taco Platter ~
2 Chorizo tacos served Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a soft corn tortilla. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Pollo Asado Taco Platter ~
2 Grilled chicken tacos served El Fresco style (fresh guacamole & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Carnitas Taco Platter ~
2 Pulled pork tacos served El Fresco style (lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice and beans on the side.
Shrimp Taco Platter
2 Grilled shrimp tacos served El Fresco style (chipotle sour cream, lettuce & pico) or Street style (cilantro, white onions, a lime slice) in a shell of your choice. Spanish rice & beans on the side.
Enchiladas
Southwestern Enchiladas ~
Two soft corn tortillas served with your choice of meat, or sautéed veggies. Served with Spanish rice and your choice of beans. Topped with lettuce, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole.
Yasi's Little Menu
Kid's Burrito
A handheld burrito filled with your choice of protein, Spanish rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Kid's Quesadilla
A grilled flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Served with Spanish rice on the side.
Kid's Enchilada
A corn tortilla with your choice of filling, smothered with red chile and melted cheese. Spanish rice on the side.
Kid's Taco & Rice
A taco with your choice of protein, topped with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. Spanish rice on the side.
Fresh Chips & Dips
Guacamole & Chips
White Queso & Chips
8 Oz. Salsa & Chips
Pico De Gallo & Chips
Chips By The Box
Enough to share!!
Little Amigos (Sides)
Side Flour Tortillas (3)
Side Spanish Rice
Side Shredded Cheese
Side Sour Cream
Side French Fries
Side Beans
Fire Roasted Jalapenos
Side CHIPOTLE Sour Cream
Extra Meat
Sweet Stuff
Apple Churros
Sopapillas
Flan
Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Drinks
20 Oz. Bottled Drink
Juice
2 Liter Sodas
Bottled Water
Glass Soda
Jarritos
Lunch Specials
#1- Burrito Deluxe ~
A large flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, Spanish rice, and your choice of beans. Smothered with red chile and our homemade white queso. Sprinkled with olives, tomatoes, and cilantro. Topped with sour cream.
#8- Beef Taco Salad ~
Freshly chopped lettuce topped with beef, and sprinkled with diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, black olives, two types of cheeses and sour cream. Served with corn chips.
#6- Dos Enchiladas ~
Two enchiladas, one beef and one chicken, both smothered with red chile and melted cheese, served with Spanish rice and beans.
#10- Tacos De Carne Asada ~
2 Soft steak tacos topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with Spanish rice and beans.
#2- Dos Amigos ~
A crispy ground beef taco with lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. A shredded chicken enchilada smothered with red chile and cheese, served with Spanish rice and beans.
#3- Chimichanga ~
A beef & cheese burrito fried until golden brown, smothered with homemade queso, served with Spanish rice and beans.
#4- Taco Platter ~
The plate that started it all! A crispy beef taco, a crispy shredded chicken taco, both topped with lettuce, cheese and tomatoes served with Spanish rice and beans.
#5- Arroz Con Pollo ~
Boneless pieces of chicken breast simmered with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers served on a bed of Spanish rice, topped with cheese, served with sour cream, warm tortillas, and a small salad with ranch.
#7- Chicken Nacho Supreme ~
A plate of freshly fried corn chips, topped with shredded chicken and your choice of cheese. Sprinkled with diced tomatoes, black olives, chopped cilantro, fresh jalapenos and sour cream.
#9- Chicken Fajitas ~
Marinated strips of chicken breast sautéed with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and warm tortillas.
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Recent Reviews
A fast food Tex-Mex place that brings very deliciously fresh food to your table on real plates. I’m from Texas and we have a popular chain Rosas with the same concept. This place holds up!! This is my first time here and I will definitely be back. El Fresco took that Tex-Mex fix and slammed it. The condiments bar was a great addition to my experience.
October 2025
Wish I gave this place a try a long time ago! It's absolutely fantastic. The quality of the food is just as good or even better than any sit down mexican restaurant, at a much cheaper price. Give it a try, and you will keep coming back. Take a look at what costs 9.99 for a lunch special. You will not find a better deal.
October 2024
Amazing, friendly staff. Kids eat for $1 on Saturday nights. Delicious tacos ?
Kid-friendliness: High chairs
Changing table in bathroom
Kids’ menu
Kid-friendliness: High chairs
Changing table in bathroom
Kids’ menu
September 2024
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