El Taco Grande Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to El Taco Grande, your premier destination for authentic Mexican cuisine located at 6 N River St, Batavia, IL. With a vibrant atmosphere that evokes warmth and familiarity, this restaurant has become a favorite among locals.

The menu is a delightful exploration of flavors, starting with enticing appetizers like the Taco Grande Fiesta Quesadilla and Mexican Street Corn Esquite. Moving onto tacos, choices abound, from the juicy Bracero Tacos to zesty Camarones Tacos. Each option captures the essence of traditional Mexican cooking, offering something for every palates.

Don't miss out on their acclaimed margaritas—raved about by customers for both quality and innovative flavors. The staff pride themselves on exceptional service, making every visit a cherished experience. Whether you're seeking comfort food or a culinary adventure, El Taco Grande promises a memorable dining experience that beckons you to return.

Appetizers

Taco Grande Fiesta Quesadilla

14 quesadilla stuffed with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos, beans topped with pico de gallo.

$25.95

Queso Poblano

Grilled onions, tomatoes, fresh jalapeno peppers and chorizo with melted chihuahua cheese. Served with corn tortillas.

$15.95

Nachos Grande

Homemade chips topped with beans, ground beef, colby, chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, avocado, and sour cream.

$15.95

Mexican Street Corn

Esquite.

$7.45

Guacamole

Hand mashed avocados mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro.

$11.95

Chips and Salsa

Dip made from tomatos and onions.

$8.95

Taco Salad

Seasoned ground beef tossed with beans, pico de gallo in a mild red sauce, topped with sour cream, avocado, and colby cheese.

$13.95

Salads

Tacos

Picadillo Tacos

Ground beef.

$5.45

Carne Asada Tacos

Chopped skirt steak.

$5.95

Fajitas Tacos

Chicken, steak. Cooked strips of meat wrapped in a tortilla.

$5.95

Pastor Tacos

Seasoned pork marinated in a tangy red sauce. Not hot.

$5.95

Chorizo Tacos

Mexican sausage

$5.95

Verduras Tacos

Vegetables. No meat

$5.95

Bracero Tacos

Steak or chicken.

$6.45

Avocado Tacos

Avocado. No meat.

$5.95

Pescado Tacos

Catfish grilled with sweet peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

$6.95

Camarones Tacos

Shrimp grilled with sweet pepper, onions, and tomatoes.

$6.95

Carne Asada Tortas

Chopped skirt steak.

$13.95

Chorizo Tortas

Mexican sausage.

$12.95

Pollo Tortas

Grilled chicken breast.

$13.95

Desebrada Tortas

Shredded beef or shredded chicken.

$13.95

Aguacate Tortas

Fresh sliced avocado.

$12.95

Pastor Tortas

Seasoned marinated pork.

$13.95

Torta Bracera

Sliced steak grilled with chorizo, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and chihuahua cheese.

$13.95

Tortas

Burritos

Cozumel Burrito

Fish, shrimp, crabmeat grilled with sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes and special seasonings, with black beans on the side.

$20.95

Pancho Villa Burrito

Steak grilled with hot peppers and onions. Topped with sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.

$18.95

Alamo Burrito

Steak or chicken fajitas, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. Topped with cheese, beans a la charra, red sauce, and cilantro.

$18.95

Suizo Burrito

Chicken strips, melted chihuahua cheese, smothered in green sauce, and chopped onions.

$18.95

Bracero Burrito

Sliced steak grilled with sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, chorizo, and chihuahua cheese.

$19.95

Taco Grande Burrito

Steak or chicken with cheese and beans only. Topped with sliced avocados, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.

$16.95

Burritos Tradicionales Taco Grande Style

Choose between asada, ground beef, chorizo, al pastor, shredded beef, shredded chicken, and grilled chicken tenders.

$14.95

Veggie Burrito

Meatless. California blend cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheese.

$14.95

Guacamole Burrito

Burrito filled with only fresh guacamole, lettuce, and tomato. Served with rice and beans on the side.

$12.45

Azteca Burrito

Combination of steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, chihuahua cheese, beans, poblano peppers, and onion. Topped with sliced cactus and red sauce.

$21.95

Bulls Burrito

Steak fajitas grilled with onions, chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato, and jalapenos peppers. Topped with colby cheese, cilantro, sour cream, black olives and spicy sauce.

$18.95

Bean and cheese burrito

$13.95

Enchiladas De Mole

3 corn tortillas stuffed with chicken dipped in mole sauce. Topped with onions and crumbled white cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$18.95

Enchiladas Mayas

Crab meat and shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes, sweet peppers, dipped in tomato sauce. Topped with melted chihuahua cheese. 3 per order and served with rice and beans.

$20.95

Enchiladas Tradicionales

Shredded beef, shredded chicken or ground beef. Dipped in red or green sauce. Topped with onion, crumbled white cheese. 3 per order and served with rice and beans.

$17.95

Cheese Enchiladas Tradicionales

Cheese only enchiladas dipped in red or green sauce. Topped with onion and crumbled white cheese. 3 per order and served with rice and beans.

$16.95

Enchiladas Suizas

3 corn tortillas filled with chicken breast. Topped with green sauce, chihuahua cheese, and onions. Served with rice and beans.

$18.95

Enchiladas

Fajitas

Fajitas Nortenas

American style fajitas steak or chicken with onions tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$25.95

Fajitas Al Patron

Combination or chicken, steak and shrimp grilled with tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Outstanding.

$28.95

Rice

$3.95

Beans

$3.95

Grill Jalapenos

$2.95

Side Of Avocado

$2.95

Sides

Platillos Mexicanos

Zapata Dinner

Chunks of beef tenderloin tips sauteed with fresh mushrooms, onion, cactus, in a spicy brandy sauce. Served on a bed of rice. Topped with fresh cilantro and tortillas.

$22.95

Braceros Dinner

Sliced steak grilled with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers with chorizo and cheese. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$21.95

Steak Ranchero Dinner

New york strip steak served with cactus, chilaquiles, jalapeno peppers, chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Served with rice, beans and your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$24.95

Chile Relleno Dinner

1 poblano pepper stuffed with chihuahua cheese in tomato sauce. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$15.95

Cazadores Dinner

Chunks of steak, chicken and pork grilled with fresh sliced jalapenos and green onions in a light tequila sauce. Topped with pinto beans, garnished with a layered slices of fresh grilled cactus, tomato, and goat cheese. Served with rice and tortillas.

$22.95

Bistek A La Mexicana Dinner

Thin sliced steak sauteed with onions, tomatoes and jalapeno peppers. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$18.95

Tampiquena Dinner

Skirt steak and red enchilada with cheese. Served with rice and beans. Your choice corn or flour tortillas.

$23.95

Carne Asada Dinner

Skirt steak and fried potatoes garnished with lettuce and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$23.95

Oaxaca Steak Dinner

Tenderloin tips sauteed with chunks of ham, sweet peppers, chipotle peppers, grilled onions, and chihuahua cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$21.95

Rajas Poblanas Dinner

Combination of sliced steak, poblano peppers, sauteed onions, chorizo, chihuahua cheese and more. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$21.95

Pollo Ala Barra Dinner

Chicken strips marinated in tequila and lime. Sauteed in a spicy red sauce, topped with fresh sliced tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled goat cheese. Served with rice.

$19.95

Shrimp a la Mexicana Dinner

Sauteed jumbo shrimp with jalapeno peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served on a bed of rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$20.95

Camarones Braceros Dinner

Combination of shrimp, chorizo, sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, chihuahua cheese grilled together. Served with rice and beans. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$22.95

Taco Grande Combo

Combination of cheese enchilada, tamale, shredded beef flauta, cheese quesadilla and ground beef taco. Served with rice and beans.

$25.95

Taco Dinner

2 ground beef tacos. Served in flour tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$14.95

Flauta Dinner

3 corn tortillas. Chosse between Shredded beef or shredded chicken. Rolled and fried until nice and crisp. Tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

$15.45

Tamale Dinner

Served 3 per order. Filled with shredded pork topped with red sauce and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

$15.45

Quesadilla Dinner

Served 3 per order. Flour tortilla filled with chihuahua cheese, grilled until melted. Topped with sour cream and cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$15.45

Combos Dinner