El Caracol Mexican Food

Appetizers

5. Nachos Supreme

Tortilla chips topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeno sour cream cheese, beans, and your 1 choice of meat chicken, steak, chorizo carnitas or pastor.
$16.25
Street Corn Elote

Corn on a stick, covered with lime mayo, Cotija cheese and tajin seasoning.
$6.25
1. Chips & Salsa
$8.95
Side Rice and Beans
$7.00
2. Chips & Guacamole

We out of stock sorry
$11.25
4. Nachos

Cheese, beans, jalapenos and sour cream. Queso, frijoles, jalapenos y crema.
$13.25
Side Beans
$4.00
3. Chips & Cheese Dip

Chips & queso.
$10.25
Side Guacamole
$3.50
Side Sour Cream
$2.00
Side Queso Fresco
$2.50
Side Queso Dip
$3.50
Side Rice
$4.00
Tamal

Chicken in green sauce
$3.25

Mexican Plates

1. Grilled Steak Plate

Carne asada platter.
$17.50
2. Grilled Chicken Plate

Pollo asado platter.
$16.00
3. Pork Plate

Carnitas platter.
$16.00
4. Alambre Plate with 1 Meat
$16.00
4. Alambre Plate with 2 Meat
$18.95
4. Alambre Plate with 3 Meat

Rice, beans, pico de gallo and guacamole with tortillas on the side.
$20.50
5. Grilled Fish Plate

Filete de pescado platter.
$16.00
6. Grilled Shrimp Plate

Camarones a la parrilla platter.
$18.00
8. Shrimp in Spicy Sauce Plate / Diabla

Camarones a la diabla.
$18.75
10. Sopes order

Topped with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream cheese and avocado. Served with your choice of meat chicken, steak, al pastor, carnitas or chorizo.
$15.00
11. Golden Fried Taco Plate

Taquitos dorados. Deep fried chicken rolled tacos topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and avocado.
$15.00
13. Mole with Rice Plate

Mole con pollo.
$18.75
Birria Beef Plate
$17.00

Mexican Salads

1. Grilled Chicken Salad

Pollo asado; Lettuce, spring mix, avocado, corn, tomato, onions, cucumber, cheese and lime juice.
$9.00
2. Grilled Steaks Salad

Carne asada; Lettuce, spring mix, avocado, corn, tomato, onions, cucumber, cheese and lime juice.
$10.00
3. Grilled Shrimp Salad

Camarones; Lettuce, spring mix, avocado, corn, tomato, onions, cucumber, cheese and lime juice.
$10.50
4. Grilled Fish Salad

Tilapia salad; Lettuce, spring mix, avocado, corn, tomato, onions, cucumber, cheese and lime juice.
$10.50

Fajitas

2. Steak Fajita

Carne.
$17.50
3. Shrimp Fajita

Camarones.
$17.00
1. Chicken Fajita

Pollo.
$16.00
4. Fajitas with 2 Meats Combo

Escoja 2 carnes.
$18.95
4. Fajitas with 3 Meat Combo

Escoja 3 carnes.
$20.50

Burritos

1. Grilled Steak Burrito

Carne asada.
$13.50
2. Grilled Chicken Burrito

Pollo asado.
$13.25
6. Grilled Shrimp Burrito

Camarones a la parrilla.
$14.25
3. Grilled Pork/ al Pastor Burrito

Al pastor.
$13.25
5. Sausage Burrito

Chorizo.
$13.25
11. Vegetarian Burrito

Burrito vegetariano.
$12.00
4. Pork Burrito

Carnitas. I'm
$13.25
7. Grilled Fish Burrito

Filete a la parrilla.
$13.25
8. Mole with Chicken Burrito

Mole con pollo.
$14.00
9. Wet Burrito

Burrito mojado.
$14.00
10. Bean Burrito

Burrito de frijoles.
$11.50
12. Chimichanga

Your choice of meat chicken, steak, carnitas, al pastor or chorizo. Served with rice and beans for an additional charge. Served con arroz y fruoles.
$13.25

Quesadillas

6. Grilled Shrimp Quesadila

Camarones a la parrilla.
$14.25
1. Grilled Beef Quesadila

Carne a la parrilla.
$13.50
2. Grilled Chicken Quesadila

Pollo a la parrilla.
$13.25
10. Birria de Res Quesadila
$14.00
7. Mushrooms Quesadila

Hongo.
$13.25
8. Roasted Peppers & Onions Quesadila
$13.25
3. Spit-Grilled Pork Quesadila

Al pastor.
$13.25
4. Pork Quesadila

Carnitas.
$13.25
5. Sausage Quesadila

Chorizo.
$13.25
9. Grilled Fish Quesadila

Filete a la parrilla.
$14.00

Tostadas

2. Grilled Chicken Tostadas order

Pollo asado.
$13.25
1. Grilled Beef Tostadas order

Carne asada.
$13.75
3. Spit-Grilled Pork Tostadas order

Al pastor.
$13.75
4. Pork Tostadas order

Carnitas.
$13.75
5. Sausage Tostadas order

Chorizo.
$13.75
6. Grilled Shrimp Tostadas order

Camarones.
$14.50
7.Grilled Fish Tostadas order
$14.50
8. Shredded Chicken Tinga Tostadas order

Tinga de pollo.
$13.75

Tacos

1. Grilled Beef Taco

Carne asada.
$13.25
2. Grilled Chicken Taco

Pollo asado.
$13.25
3. Grilled Pork / Al pastor Taco

Al pastor.
$13.25
4. Pork Taco

Carnitas.
$13.25
5. Sausage Taco

Chorizo.
$13.25
6. Grilled Shrimp Taco

Camarones.
$14.00
7. Grilled Fish Taco

Filete.
$14.00
8. Shredded Chicken Taco /Tinga

Tinga de pollo.
$13.50
9. Baja Taco

Breaded fish fillet with creamy chipotle sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo and avocado. Filete empanizado incluye salsa chipotle, lechuga, pico de gallo and aguacate.
$14.00
10. Taco Birria de Res Taco

Includes a cup of birria broth.
$14.00
11. Taco Quesa Birria Beef

Birria taco grilled with cheese cilantro and onions, includes a cup of birria broth.
$14.50
TACOS DE CABEZA

Beef head tacos
$12.95

Tortas

3. Grilled Al Pastor Pork Torta

Al pastor.
$13.75
1. Grilled Steak Torta

Carne asada.
$13.75
2. Milanesa Pollo/ Breaded Chicken Torta

Pollo asado.
$13.75
4. Pork Torta

Canitas.
$13.75
5. Sausage Torta

Chorizo.
$13.75
6. Cubano Torta
$16.00
Milanesa de res / Breaded Steak Torta
$13.75
Grilled chicken Torta
$13.75

Drink

Fruit Drink

Aguas frescas. Please make a selection
$5.00
Caf / Coffe

Coffe w/ Milk
$2.50
Mexican coke
$3.75
Jarritos Mexican

Please make a selection from this flavors: Mandarin, Tamarind, lime, pineapple, apple, sparkling water, orange Fanta or Sangria Soda.
$3.50
Can / Lata Coke, Pepsi, Sprite

Please make a selection.
$2.25
Traditional Atole

Milky hot beverages different flavors.
$4.00
Mexican Hot chocolate

Chocolate abuelita
$3.50

Soups / sopas

Chicken soup with vegetables

Comes with tortillas and a side of Rice
$14.00
Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken, tortilla strips, avocado, fresh cheese and sour cream.
$9.00
Beef Soup w/ vegetables / caldo de Res w/ vegetales

Comes with a Side of Rice, cilantro, onions, jalapeos and tortillas.
$15.00

Alyson S.

★★★★★

Jul 26, 2024

This is the most authentic, delicious Mexican food I have had in Philly. Everything from the guacamole, to the horchata, to the pork was so flavorful and delicious. Unfortunately they were out of street corn and I would have loved to try that. Oh well- guess I'll have to come back!

Fatty B.

★★★☆☆

May 10, 2024

Had a chicken quesadilla and a pork platter. The quesadilla didn't have much flavor, the pork and rice were ok, the beans were lousy. Nice people, but won't be returning.

John R.

★★★★★

Jun 9, 2024

This place is a little tucked away hidden gem. Not the biggest dining space for indoor eating, but they also have a small outdoor space. I order the carne asada Plato and it was delicious. Everything was made fresh to order and if you sit at the bar stools by the counter you can see them cook and prep the food. Service was great and the staff was really nice. I would definitely come back. My friend ordered the carnitas Plato that he also said was great but I don't have a pic of it.

Chaiyeon L.

★★★★☆

May 23, 2024

This is a cute little store on the corner of a pretty lowkey street. I was really excited to try this place because I'm always looking for a yummy taco place. The tacos definitely hit the spot and the marinade on the Al pastor was really delicious. The birria tacos were a bit dry but maybe that was because I took it to go. The prices are a bit higher than I expected, but the service is good and the vibes in the restaurant are really cute and cozy. It's also byob, so I will definitely come back to sit down and eat!

Spencer W.

★★★★★

Feb 18, 2024

Chinatown was packed so we wandered here.I got the Al Pastor burrito and Pescatarian friend got some fish tacos. Burrito was small but very delicious.Cute small spot. Fun decor and quiet random restaurant on the side.I haven't had good experiences with Mexican food in Philly so far but this place has great prices and I would definitely come back again!

Chris T.

★★★★★

Jan 30, 2023

I have no complaints about anything! This place needs more recognition, the servings are generous and the price isn't crazy, will definitely eat from here again.Everything was flavorful, tacos weren't dry, consomé had great flavor, chips were salted nicely, queso dip was huge, and both desserts hit the spot after all that!

Jonathan H.

★★★★★

Jan 24, 2024

I've been to so many of the Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia and none have even come close to the flavor of the food at el Caracol!!! It has a very homey feel to it and the service was incredibly fast. I will be making myself a regular here. Highly recommend the wet burrito and the tostadas.

Maximillian L.

★★★★★

Jun 5, 2024

Great food. Great, speedy service. The ambiance was nice and quiet. I would return and recommend to others. I ordered a taco meal. Great experience all around.

Jonathan G.

★★★★★

Jun 22, 2024

This is a small family Mexican restaurant that we stopped at before a show at Franklin Music Hall, just a few blocks away - and El Caracol didn't disappoint! Small seating area inside with tables and counter seating but very comfortable and relaxing. The service was great - we were greeted warmly when we entered and invited to take a seat at a table. The food was fantastic - ordered the chips, guac and salsa to start. Both salsa and guac were fresh and full of flavor and the chips were delicious. We ordered chicken fajitas and carnitas tacos. Fajitas were great and the tacos were amazing!! Carnitas were tender with a perfect light broiled sear on some of the edges - perfect! Came with 2 fresh salsas - a green salsa Fresca and a slightly spicier fresh red salsa and both were fantastic. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

Peter P.

★★★★★

Jul 14, 2024

My new go to place for Mexican food. Great service and nice people too. I try to get there at least once a week.

El Caracol Mexican Food

Menu

Appetizers

5. Nachos Supreme

Street Corn Elote

1. Chips & Salsa

Side Rice and Beans

2. Chips & Guacamole

4. Nachos

Side Beans

3. Chips & Cheese Dip

Side Guacamole

Side Sour Cream

Side Queso Fresco

Side Queso Dip

Side Rice

Tamal

Mexican Plates

1. Grilled Steak Plate

2. Grilled Chicken Plate

3. Pork Plate

4. Alambre Plate with 1 Meat

4. Alambre Plate with 2 Meat

4. Alambre Plate with 3 Meat

5. Grilled Fish Plate

6. Grilled Shrimp Plate

8. Shrimp in Spicy Sauce Plate / Diabla

10. Sopes order

11. Golden Fried Taco Plate

13. Mole with Rice Plate

Birria Beef Plate

Mexican Salads

1. Grilled Chicken Salad

2. Grilled Steaks Salad

3. Grilled Shrimp Salad

4. Grilled Fish Salad

Fajitas

2. Steak Fajita

3. Shrimp Fajita

1. Chicken Fajita

4. Fajitas with 2 Meats Combo

4. Fajitas with 3 Meat Combo

Burritos

1. Grilled Steak Burrito

2. Grilled Chicken Burrito

6. Grilled Shrimp Burrito

3. Grilled Pork/ al Pastor Burrito

5. Sausage Burrito

11. Vegetarian Burrito

4. Pork Burrito

7. Grilled Fish Burrito

8. Mole with Chicken Burrito

9. Wet Burrito

10. Bean Burrito

12. Chimichanga

Quesadillas

6. Grilled Shrimp Quesadila

1. Grilled Beef Quesadila

2. Grilled Chicken Quesadila

10. Birria de Res Quesadila

7. Mushrooms Quesadila

8. Roasted Peppers & Onions Quesadila

3. Spit-Grilled Pork Quesadila

4. Pork Quesadila

5. Sausage Quesadila

9. Grilled Fish Quesadila

Tostadas

2. Grilled Chicken Tostadas order

1. Grilled Beef Tostadas order

3. Spit-Grilled Pork Tostadas order

4. Pork Tostadas order

5. Sausage Tostadas order

6. Grilled Shrimp Tostadas order

7.Grilled Fish Tostadas order

8. Shredded Chicken Tinga Tostadas order

Tacos

1. Grilled Beef Taco

2. Grilled Chicken Taco

3. Grilled Pork / Al pastor Taco

4. Pork Taco