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El Jimador Menu Prices 2026: Tacos, Burritos, Fajitas & Full Menu

Full El Jimador menu prices for 2026 — every taco, burrito, fajita, enchilada and combination plate with current pricing. Street Tacos start at $12, sizzling Chicken Fajitas are $18, the Carne Asada Burrito is $16, and the House Margarita is $9. Below: the at-a-glance highlights, the full priced menu, the taco and fajita guide, vegetarian options, the margarita lineup, and everything you need to order smart at El Jimador.

Street tacos from $12Fajitas from $16House Margarita $9Vegetarian-friendlyMultiple U.S. locations
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Signature items

Carne Asada Street Tacos (3 pc)$14
Chicken Fajitas$18
Chile Verde Burrito$15
House Margarita$9
Birria Tacos (3 pc)$16
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Quick answers

The four questions people most often ask about the El Jimador menu

Best dish, vegetarian options, margaritas and value — answered in one glance with current 2026 prices.

Best overall dish
Carne Asada Street Tacos $14

3 corn tortilla tacos with grilled carne asada, white onion, cilantro and dual salsas. The most-ordered item on the menu.

Best vegetarian
Veggie Fajitas $16

Sizzling skillet of portobello mushrooms, zucchini, poblano peppers and seasonal veg — all the traditional fajita accompaniments included.

Best drink
House Margarita $9

El Jimador blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime and a salted rim. The most-ordered drink. Upgrade to Patrón for $13.

Best value entrée
Chile Verde Burrito $15

Slow-braised pork in roasted tomatillo-green-chile sauce with rice, beans and sour cream. One of the most flavorful items at the lowest burrito price point.

Taco guide

Every El Jimador taco — what's in each one and which to order

El Jimador's taco lineup covers all seven traditional proteins in street-taco style — corn tortillas, white onion, cilantro and dual salsas. Each order is 3 tacos. Here's the breakdown by protein.

$14 · Most popular

Carne Asada

Grilled skirt steak, white onion, cilantro, salsa verde and salsa roja. The most-ordered taco on the menu and the benchmark for the street-taco quality at El Jimador. Start here.

$16 · House specialty

Birria Tacos

Slow-braised beef birria in corn tortillas dipped in consommé and griddled until crispy, served with a side of consommé for dipping. A traditional Jalisco specialty that became the menu's standout addition.

$13 · Fan favorite

Al Pastor

Achiote-pineapple marinated pork on corn tortillas with white onion, cilantro and a wedge of fresh pineapple. One of the most traditional taco styles in Mexican cuisine.

$14 · Lighter option

Fish Tacos

Battered and fried white fish (tilapia or cod), shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle crema in corn or flour tortillas. The lightest protein option in the taco lineup.

$13 · Classic

Chicken Tinga

Braised chipotle-tomato chicken tinga on corn tortillas with white onion, cilantro and salsa verde. Slightly smoky and saucy — a well-executed classic.

$12 · Vegetarian

Veggie Tacos

Sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, peppers and onion, cotija cheese and cilantro on corn tortillas. The best purely vegetarian taco option — more flavorful than many chain vegetarian tacos.

Fajita guide

El Jimador fajitas — all five options, ranked by popularity

All El Jimador fajitas arrive in a sizzling cast-iron skillet with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served alongside flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, rice and beans. The full accompaniment plate is included with every fajita order.

  1. 1Chicken FajitasGrilled marinated chicken strips. Most-ordered fajita. Classic, crowd-pleasing choice.$18
  2. 2Mixed Fajitas (Chicken + Steak)Half chicken, half carne asada in one skillet. Best for two proteins at once.$22
  3. 3Steak FajitasGrilled marinated carne asada strips. Richer flavor than the chicken, slightly higher price.$20
  4. 4Shrimp FajitasGarlic-chili sautéed shrimp. Lighter and slightly more delicate than the meat options.$19
  5. 5Veggie FajitasPortobello mushrooms, zucchini, poblano peppers. Lowest price, best vegetarian fajita option.$16

All fajita plates include: flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, Mexican rice and black beans. No upcharge for accompaniments.

Vegetarian guide

The best vegetarian dishes at El Jimador — with prices

El Jimador is one of the more vegetarian-friendly casual Mexican chains. Here are the best plant-based options across each category.

El Jimador's Veggie Fajitas ($16) are the standout vegetarian entrée — a sizzling skillet of portobello mushrooms, zucchini, poblano peppers, onions and seasonal vegetables, served with all the traditional fajita accompaniments. The Veggie Tacos ($12 for 3) are corn tortilla tacos with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, peppers and cotija — the most flavorful vegetarian taco option.

For burritos, the Bean & Cheese Burrito ($11) and the Burrito Bowl (order with veggie protein at $14) are the two best vegetarian burrito choices. The Cheese Enchiladas ($13 for 3) with red or green sauce are a reliable vegetarian enchilada option. Most combination plates can be built vegetarian by substituting cheese enchiladas or veggie tacos.

Cross-contamination possible in shared kitchens. Confirm with your server if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.

  • Best vegetarian entrée: Veggie Fajitas ($16)
  • Best veggie taco: Veggie Street Tacos ($12 for 3)
  • Vegetarian burrito: Bean & Cheese ($11), Burrito Bowl ($14)
  • Vegetarian enchiladas: Cheese Enchiladas ($13 for 3)
  • Starters: Guacamole ($10), Elote ($8), Nachos ($13)
  • Drinks: Horchata ($5), Jamaica ($5)
  • Desserts: Sopapillas, Churros, Flan, Fried Ice Cream
Margaritas & drinks

El Jimador's margarita lineup — house, flavored and top-shelf

El Jimador's bar program centers on margaritas made with the chain's namesake tequila. Here's the full drink breakdown including the non-alcoholic Mexican beverages.

House Margarita$9

  • El Jimador blanco tequila
  • Triple sec
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Salted rim
  • Rocks or frozen

The most-ordered drink. Named for the chain's tequila brand — a nod to the jimadores (agave harvesters) of Jalisco. Most locations offer happy hour pricing at $6–$7.

Top-Shelf Margarita$13

  • Patrón Silver or Don Julio Blanco
  • Cointreau
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Premium salted rim

The go-to upgrade. Cointreau instead of triple sec and a premium tequila make a notably cleaner, less sweet margarita than the house version.

Flavored Margaritas$10

  • Mango: blanco tequila + fresh mango purée + triple sec + lime
  • Strawberry: tequila + strawberry purée + triple sec + lime
  • Frozen or on the rocks

The mango is the more popular of the two. Both are made with real fruit purée rather than a flavored syrup — a distinction El Jimador makes a point of.

Non-Alcoholic Mexican Drinks$5

  • Horchata — housemade rice milk with cinnamon and vanilla
  • Jamaica — hibiscus agua fresca, lightly sweetened
  • Fountain drinks $3 with free refills
  • Michelada (beer cocktail) $8

The Horchata and Jamaica are housemade at most locations — better than the commercially prepared versions at many chains.

First-timer guide

What to order on your first visit to El Jimador

If it's your first time at El Jimador and you want to cover the key items — the tacos, the fajitas, the margarita and the best starter — here is the recommended first-visit order for two people.

  1. 1Start: Chips & Salsa + Fresh GuacamoleOrder both immediately — the housemade guacamole is made fresh and is one of the best items on the menu.$5 + $10
  2. 2Drink: House MargaritaStart with the house to evaluate the house tequila before deciding on an upgrade.$9
  3. 3Taco order: Carne Asada Street TacosThe most-ordered item — 3 tacos per order, the benchmark for El Jimador's quality.$14
  4. 4Fajita order: Chicken FajitasOrder at the same time as the tacos — the sizzling arrival is part of the experience.$18
  5. 5Optional: Birria TacosIf there are three people or more, add these for the table — the consommé dipping is El Jimador's signature specialty.$16
  6. 6Dessert: Churros or SopapillasEither is a strong finish — sopapillas if you want something lighter, churros with chocolate dip if you want something richer.$7–$8

Total for two: approximately $65–$80 before tax and tip with the above order split between two people. A full El Jimador dinner for two with margaritas typically runs $55–$90 depending on drink count and add-ons.

Combination plates

El Jimador combination plates — the best value on the menu

All combination plates come with Mexican rice and refried or black beans. They're the best per-item value on the menu — two or three items for the price of one entrée.

Classic Combo #1$16

  • 1 beef taco (crispy or soft)
  • 1 cheese enchilada (red sauce)
  • 1 beef tamale
  • Mexican rice + refried beans

The most traditional combination plate — a sampling across the core Tex-Mex formats. Ideal for first-timers who want to try multiple preparations.

Classic Combo #2$17

  • 1 chicken taco
  • 1 chicken enchilada
  • 1 chile relleno
  • Mexican rice + refried beans

The chicken-focused combo — good for guests who prefer white meat across all three items.

Classic Combo #3$18

  • 1 steak taco
  • 1 suizas enchilada (chicken, creamy tomatillo sauce)
  • Side of guacamole
  • Mexican rice + black beans

The premium combination plate with two premium items. The suizas enchilada with tomatillo-sour-cream sauce is a cut above the standard red-sauce versions.

Veggie Plate$16

  • 1 veggie taco (mushroom, zucchini, pepper)
  • 1 cheese enchilada (red sauce)
  • Side of guacamole
  • Mexican rice + black beans

The best value vegetarian combination — three distinct items, all vegetarian, at the lowest combination plate price.

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All ten El Jimador menu categories with item counts.

Appetizers & Starters7 itemsTacos7 itemsBurritos5 itemsEnchiladas4 itemsFajitas5 itemsCombination Plates6 itemsSpecialties5 itemsKids Menu3 itemsMargaritas & Drinks8 itemsDesserts4 items
The full priced menu

Every item on El Jimador's standard menu with 2026 prices

All categories below. Tags flag vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly items. El Jimador is a multi-location chain — individual locations may vary in menu items and pricing. Confirm with your local restaurant before ordering.

About these prices. Pricing shown is based on widely-documented El Jimador menu pricing as of May 2026. Individual El Jimador locations may be independently operated with their own pricing — single-item differences of $1–$2 between locations are common. Confirm current pricing at your local restaurant or on the official El Jimador website.
Price + calories

El Jimador most-ordered items — estimated calories and current price

Calorie estimates based on standard nutritional data for comparable Mexican casual-dining items. El Jimador does not publish official calorie counts — treat these as directional estimates only.

ItemEst. CaloriesPrice
Chips & Salsa~300–400 (shareable)$5
Fresh Guacamole + Chips~400–550 (shareable)$10
Carne Asada Street Tacos (3 pc)~550–650$14
Birria Tacos (3 pc)~600–700$16
Chicken Fajitas (no tortillas)~550–700$18
Steak Fajitas (no tortillas)~650–800$20
Carne Asada Burrito~850–1,000$16
Chile Verde Burrito~800–950$15
Chicken Enchiladas (3 pc)~750–900$15
House Margarita~200–250$9

Fajita calorie estimates exclude tortillas and accompaniments (guacamole, sour cream, rice, beans), which can add 400–600 calories to the total fajita plate. Burrito calories include the full filling with rice and beans.

About El Jimador

Mexican casual dining with family recipes, fresh ingredients and sizzling fajitas

El Jimador takes its name from the jimadores — the skilled workers in Jalisco, Mexico who harvest mature blue agave plants by hand for tequila production. It's a name rooted in craft and tradition, which reflects the chain's positioning: Mexican casual dining that leans into authenticity, fresh ingredients and traditional recipes rather than the Americanized shortcuts of lower-priced chains.

The menu covers the full spectrum of Mexican-American casual dining: street tacos in the regional style, slow-braised birria with consommé for dipping, chile verde burritos made with roasted tomatillos and braised pork, sizzling cast-iron fajita platters, mole chicken made from a complex sauce, and tamales prepared from scratch. The bar program centers on the house El Jimador tequila margarita, with housemade agua frescas (horchata, jamaica) as non-alcoholic alternatives.

The restaurant occupies the space between fast-casual Mexican (Chipotle, Qdoba) and white-tablecloth Mexican — full table service, a full bar, a broader menu including specialty preparations, and pricing ($12–$20 for most entrées) that reflects that middle positioning.

$12–$20Entrée range
10Menu categories
$9House margarita
$$Price range
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Common questions

El Jimador menu — frequently asked questions

Best dishes, vegetarian options, margaritas, locations and happy hour — the questions people most often ask about El Jimador.

What are the best dishes at El Jimador?

El Jimador's most consistently praised items are the Street Tacos — Carne Asada ($14 for 3), the Chicken Fajitas ($18), and the Chile Verde Burrito ($15). The Birria Tacos ($16) — slow-braised beef in consommé-dipped, griddled corn tortillas — are a standout specialty that has become a top seller since being added to the menu. For starters, the Fresh Guacamole ($10) and Queso Fundido ($11) are the two most-ordered appetizers. The House Margarita ($9) is the drink that most tables order on arrival.

Does El Jimador have vegetarian options?

Yes — El Jimador has a solid vegetarian-friendly menu. The Veggie Tacos ($12 for 3) are corn tortilla tacos with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, peppers and cotija. The Veggie Fajitas ($16) include portobello mushrooms, zucchini, poblano peppers and seasonal vegetables with all the traditional accompaniments. The Cheese Enchiladas ($13) and Bean & Cheese Burrito ($11) are two of the most affordable vegetarian entrée options. For starters, the Fresh Guacamole ($10), Elote ($8) and Nachos Grande ($13) are all vegetarian. Ask your server about modifications — most beef items can be built with beans or cheese instead.

What margaritas does El Jimador serve?

El Jimador's margarita program is built around the brand's house tequila. The House Margarita ($9) — El Jimador blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime and a salted rim — is the most-ordered drink at most locations. Flavored margaritas include Mango ($10) and Strawberry ($10), available frozen or on the rocks. For a premium version, the Top-Shelf Margarita ($13) upgrades to Patrón Silver or Don Julio Blanco with Cointreau. Non-alcoholic Mexican drinks include Horchata ($5) and Jamaica hibiscus agua fresca ($5). Happy hour pricing (where available) typically brings the house margarita to $6–$7 — confirm with your location.

Where are El Jimador locations?

El Jimador has multiple locations across the United States. The chain is present across the Midwest, Southwest and Southeast. Because location counts and specific addresses change frequently, use the official El Jimador website at eljimador.com or Google Maps to find the nearest location and confirm current hours. Individual locations may have slightly different menu offerings or pricing — confirm current menu and pricing with your local El Jimador before visiting.

Does El Jimador have a happy hour?

Many El Jimador locations offer a happy hour featuring discounted margaritas and appetizers. Typical happy hour windows are weekdays from 3–6 PM, with the house margarita reduced from $9 to around $6–$7 and select appetizers (guacamole, nachos) at a discount. Happy hour availability and specific discounts vary by location — confirm with your local El Jimador, as independently operated locations may set their own hours and pricing.

What is El Jimador known for?

El Jimador is best known for traditional Mexican comfort food prepared with fresh ingredients and family recipes — particularly its sizzling fajitas, street tacos and carne asada preparations. The name “El Jimador” refers to the workers who harvest agave plants for tequila production in Jalisco, Mexico, and the brand's identity is rooted in traditional Mexican culinary culture. The chain distinguishes itself from fast-casual Mexican by serving full table service, sizzling cast-iron skillet fajitas, tableside guacamole at some locations, a full bar with housemade margaritas, and a broader menu including tamales, chile relleno, mole chicken and enchiladas suizas. It sits squarely in the casual-dining Mexican category — similar to On The Border or Chili's but with a more specifically Mexican-focused menu.

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