El Maguey Express Menu
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Breakfast Plates
3 scrambled eggs Mexican style with onions, tomato and green chile peppers. Served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
3 eggs scrambled with Mexican sausage. Served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
3 eggs scrambled with ham. Served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
2 tortillas slightly fried with 3 eggs cooked over medium on top and topped with ranchero sauce, sour cream, queso fresco. Served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
2 eggs cooked at customers choice and pork chunks in a delicious red chile sauce. Served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
2 eggs cooked at customers choice and pork chunks in a savory sauce made of smoky roasted green chili peppers and tangy tomatillos with rice and refried beans and tortillas.
3 eggs scrambled with bell pepper, tomato, onion and a meat choice of chicken, shredded beef or carnitas. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Tortilla chips covered with a choice of red or green sauce and 2 eggs at customers choice and topped with queso fresco, sour cream, onions and served with refried beans.
Breakfast Burritos
Scrambled eggs with refried beans and cheese.
Scrambled eggs with green chili peppers, onions, tomato, refried beans and cheese.
Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage, refried beans and cheese.
Scrambled eggs with ham, refried beans and cheese.
Scrambled eggs with pork chunks in a delicious green salsa, refried beans and cheese.
Scrambled eggs with a chile relleno, refried beans and cheese.
Scrambled eggs with bell pepper, tomato, onion and a meat choice of chicken, shredded beef or carnitas.
Scrambled eggs with bacon, refried beans and cheese.
Caldos
Beef tripe in a red broth. Served with onions, cilantro, oregano, dry red pepper and fresh lime.
Beef soup. Beef chunks with vegetables. Served with onions, cilantro, green chilli peppers and fresh lime.
Chicken soup. Rustic style soup with 2 pieces of chicken, carrots, potatoes, and Mexican squash. Served with a side of rice, onion, cilantro, green chilli peppers and fresh lime
meatball soup with vegetables
Combination Plates
Burrito with meat choice of chicken, Carnitas or shredded beef. Served with rice and beans.
1 piece of rotisserie chicken and 1 enchilada with red or green sauce and a choice of chicken, shredded beef carnitas or cheese. Served with rice and beans.
3 fried rolled taquitos with a choice of chicken, Shredded beef or carnitas. Served with lettuce, Cheese, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, rice and beans.
Homemade chile relleno covered in an authentic ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans and choice of tortilla.
Hard taco and burrito with meat choice of chicken, shredded beef or carnitas. Served with rice and beans.
Hard taco and an enchilada with red or green sauce and a meat choice of chicken, shredded beef or carnitas. Served with rice and beans.
Enchilada covered in red or green sauce with a meat choice of carnitas, chicken, shredded beef or cheese and a chile relleno covered in an authentic ranchero sauce. Served with rice and beans.
2 grilled fish tacos with melted cheese on the tortilla and topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and mayonnaise.
Fried burrito with meat choice of carnitas, chicken or shredded beef. Served with rice and beans.
1 Hard taco with meat choice of chicken carnitas, or shredded beef and a chile relleno covered in an authentic ranchero sauce. Served with rice and beans.
2 Hard tacos with a meat choice of chicken, shredded beef or carnitas topped with lettuce, cheese and tomato.
2 Enchiladas covered in red or green sauce and a meat choice of chicken, carnitas, shredded beef or cheese. Served with rice, beans,a small portion of sour cream and a garnish lettuce and tomato.
Tacos
Diced Angus steak. Cilantro and onions.
Shredded pork. Cilantro and onions.
Pork marinated. Cilantro and onions.
Pastor and asada. cilantro and grilled onions.
Diced beef tongue. Cilantro and onions.
Shredded beef cheek. Cilantro and onions.
Pastor, asada and chicken. Cilantro and onions.
Lettuce, cheese and tomato.
Lettuce, cheese and tomato.
Tortas
Fresh cheese, avocado, refried bean spread, mayonnaise, jalapeno, lettuce and tomato.
Shredded pork, refried bean spread, mayonnaise, fresh cheese,jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Grilled slices of ham, refried bean spread, mayonnaise, fresh cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Shredded chicken, refried bean spread, mayonnaise, fresh cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Marinated pork, refried bean spread, mayonnaise,fresh cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Diced grill steak, refried bean spread, mayonnaise, fresh cheese,jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Mexican sausage, refried bean spread, mayonnaise,fresh cheese,jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Fried breaded steak, refried bean spread, mayonnaise,fresh cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Beef tongue in a savory green sauce, refried bean spread, mayonnaise, fresh cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Milanesa, ham and carnitas, refried bean spread, mayonnaise, fresh cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
Chicken Meal
2 pieces. Served with rice, beans, salsa and choice of tortilla.
Served with rice, beans, salsa and choice of tortilla.
Served with 16 oz. of rice, 16 oz. of beans, 8 oz. of salsa, and 12 choice of tortilla.
half rotisserie chicken, pint carne asada, pint carnitas, 32oz. refried beans, 32oz. of rice, onions, cilantro, green limes, 16 oz.salsa and 12 tortillas of choice
Seafood Specials
2 enchiladas filled with grilled shrimp and topped with melted cheese, green sauce, sour cream, lettuce, rice and beans.
Grilled fillet of fish topped with sauce of choice, rice, beans, tortillas of choice.
Grilled shrimp marinated spicy. Served with rice, beans, tortillas of choice.
Grilled shrimp garlic butter. Served with rice, beans, tortillas of choice.
Whole fried tilapia, served with rice, beans, a small portion of garnish salad, and tortillas of choice.
grilled shrimp, marinated in garlic butter, rice, cabbage, pico de gallo, green salsa, cheese, and mayonnaise.
Special Burritos
refried beans and cheese
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
Shredded pork, rice, beans, onions and cilantro. Add avocado, guacamole or pico de gallo for an additional charge.
Grilled marinated pork, rice, beans, onions and cilantro. Add avocado, guacamole or pico de gallo for an additional charge.
Shredded chicken, beans and cheese. Add avocado, guacamole or pico de gallo for an additional charge.
Beans and cheese.
Beans and cheese.
Beans and cheese.and beef
Grilled fillet of fish, rice, cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo and mayonnaise.
Carne asada-pastor (marinated pork), rice, beans, grilled onions, grilled slice of peppers and cilantro.
Rice, beans, onions and cilantro. Add avocado, guacamole or pico de gallo for an additional charge.
Carne asada, beans, cheese, fries, sour cream and guacamole.
Choice of meat (Carne asada, carnitas, shredded chicken or pastor), rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
Choice of meat (Carnitas, shredded beef or shredded chicken), bean and cheese.
Tongue beef in green sauce, rice, beans,onions and cilantro.
House Specials
Chunks of pork covered in a savory sauce made of smoky roasted green chili peppers and tangy tomatillos with rice and refried beans. Served with choice of tortilla.
Chunks of pork served in a delicious red chile sauce with rice and refried beans. Served with choice of tortilla.
Shredded pork served with rice and refried beans choice of tortilla.
Beef tongue served in a green tomatillo sauce with rice and refried beans. Served with choice of tortilla.
Fried breaded beef served with pico de gallo, rice and beans. Served with choice of tortilla.
Pork ribs in a spicy red tomato sauce with strips of cactus and served with rice and beans. Served with choice of tortilla.
Flat beef steak with grilled onions and a small portion of chorizo on the side served with rice and beans. Served with choice of tortilla.
Flat beef steak served with grilled onions, chilli peppers, a side of guacamole, rice and beans. Served with choice of tortilla.
Chopped steak, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, avocados, carrot strips, spinach, purple cabbage and red onions.
Chopped chicken breasts, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers,avocados, carrot strips, spinach, purple cabbage and red onions.
Pints
Shredded pork.
Marinated pork.
Diced beef Angus steak.
Diced beef tongue in green salsa.
Diced beef Angus steak, pastor (marinated pork) grilled onions and chili peppers.
A la Carta
Served with a choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, dry cheese and sour cream.
Served with a choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, dry cheese and sour cream.
Served with a choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, dry cheese and sour cream.
Served with a choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
Crispy flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Served with a side of sour cream and guacamole
Melted cheese inside a crispy tortilla with a choice of meat, side of sour cream and guacamole.
Crispy corn tortilla, melted cheese, beans and a side of sour cream and guacamole.
Crispy corn tortilla, melted cheese, beans,choice a meat and a side of sour cream and guacamole.
Fried corn tortilla topped with choice of meat. Served With refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and Guacamole.
Grilled Beef patty, tomato, lettuce, onion, cheese, mayonnaise, thousand island dressing and served with a side of fries.
2 grilled beef patty, tomato, lettuce, onion, cheese, mayonnaise, thousand island dressing and served with a side of fries.
Sides
El Maguey Express offers a diverse and flavorful menu that caters to all tastes, whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast or a satisfying lunch or dinner. For breakfast lovers, the Huevos Mexicanos Plate ($8.95) and Huevos Con Chorizo Plate ($9.50) provide a flavorful start to the day. If you're craving something classic, try the Huevos Rancheros Plate ($9.50) or the spicy Huevos Con Chile Colorado Plate ($9.95). If burritos are your preference, the Huevos Mexicanos Burrito ($7.95) or Huevos Con Chorizo Burrito ($8.50) will surely satisfy your hunger.
If you're a fan of soups, the Menudo ($8.95) and Caldo De Pollo ($7.50) offer comforting and traditional Mexican flavors. The Albondigas ($8.95) is also a hearty option for those seeking something different. For those looking for variety, the Combination Plates are perfect, with favorites like the Burrito Combo Plate ($8.95) and One Piece Of Chicken And Enchilada Plate ($9.50), offering a perfect mix of tastes.
The taco selection at El Maguey Express is a highlight, with options such as the Asada Taco ($2.95) and Carnitas Taco ($2.75), providing a delicious bite of tender meat wrapped in a soft tortilla. The Lengua Taco ($3.25) adds a more adventurous flavor for those who like to explore different cuts of meat.
For a more substantial meal, the Chicken Torta ($9.95) and Pastor Torta ($9.50) are perfect options, combining fresh ingredients with rich, savory flavors. The 1/4 Of Chicken Combo ($8.95) or the Whole Chicken (Family Pack) ($19.99) are also excellent choices for families or groups.
Seafood lovers will find satisfaction in the Shrimp Enchiladas ($11.50) or the flavorful Camarones A La Diabla ($12.50), while the Mojarra Frita ($13.95) offers a crispy fried fish experience.
For those who prefer something a little more specialized, the Carnitas Plate ($9.50) and the Milanesa Plate ($9.95) are solid options, providing a comforting and authentic Mexican meal. If you're looking for a quick snack or side dish, try the Guacamole 8 Oz. ($3.95) or the Bag Of Chips (Medium Bag) ($2.50).
Whether you're stopping by for a quick taco, a filling burrito, or a full combo meal, El Maguey Express ensures there's something delicious for every craving. The variety of options and generous portions make it a must-visit spot for those in the San Juan Capistrano area.