Welcome to Lalo`s - Lalo`s Mexican Restaurant

Welcome to Lalo’s
on Maxwell Street
Everything under one roof...
Exquisite Mexican cuisine, tasty margaritas, live mariachi & unlimited dancing!
Open daily for lunch & dinner
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S TA RT E R S
Sopas
Quesadillas
& CO CTELES
Sopa de Frijol
Sincronizadas
Black bean soup served with fresh cheese,
sour cream & jalapeño slices $3.95
Large flour tortilla with ham &
cheese fillings, grilled & cut finger size.
Served with ranchera sauce $8.95
Sopa de Tortilla
Super Quesadilla*
A tasty soup with chicken-chile pasilla
broth. Garnished with tortilla strips,
avocado, queso panela & sour cream
$3.95
Large flour tortilla filled with cheese &
beans $7.95 Add grilled chicken or steak $2
Tijuana*
Ceviche de Camarón
Large flour tortilla filled with cheese, spinach,
garlic & fresh grilled shrimp $11.95
Fresh shrimp simmered in lime juice
seasoned with diced tomatoes, chopped
sweet onions, cilantro & bell peppers $8.95
Toluca*
Large flour tortilla filled with cheese,
tomatoes, onions, chipotle & chorizo,
Mexican sausage $10.95
Coctel de Camarón
A delicious shrimp cocktail garnished
with tomatoes, onions, cilantro
& slices of fresh avocado $10.95
* Served with sour cream, guacamole & pico de gallo on the side
Para Compartir
F O R
S H A R I N G
Botana Combinada
A generous combination of nachos topped with beans & cheese, four ham & cheese
quesadillas cut finger size, four flautas filled with shredded meat (two chicken & two beef )
& one pork tamale. Served with sour cream, guacamole & pico de gallo on the side $12.95
Tamales
Three delicious homemade tamales in their corn husks stuffed with a mix of pork,
green tomatillo & red tomato sauce. Served with sour cream & salsa ranchera on the side $6.95
Queso Fundido
Melted Mexican cheese with your choice of green tomatillo or salsa ranchera $7.95
Add poblano peppers $1 // Chorizo $1
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with refried beans & melted Chihuahua cheese.
Served with fresh guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo on the side $7.95
Add grilled chicken, steak or chorizo $2 each
Sopes
Three thick handmade masa patties with a pinched-up rim to hold savory fillings
that include beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato & fresh cheese.
Choose your favorite topping: grilled chicken, steak or ground beef $9.95
Guacamole & Chips
Avocado dip freshly made for each order. A tasty mix of ripe avocados, diced tomatoes,
onions & cilantro. Served with a side of chopped jalapeños $7.95
Please inform us if a person in your party has any food allergies, before placing your order.
18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more, during special events and on any table Tuesday - Saturday after 10:00 pm.
No separate checks for parties of six or more. No substitutions please. No personal checks. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
PLATOS FUERTES
M A I N
C O U R S E
Tampiqueña
A traditional dinner sure to satisfy even the largest of appetites!
Your choice of tender skirt steak or grilled chicken breast prepared to your taste.
Served with rice, beans, fresh salad & a cheese enchilada covered with red adobo sauce,
topped with sour cream & sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Steak $16.95 // Chicken $14.95
Bistec con Rajas y Queso
Marinated portions of ribeye steak, grilled onions, tomatoes & poblano peppers,
topped with melted cheese. Served with rice & beans on the side.
$14.95
Fajitas
Generous slices of skirt steak or tender chicken breast sauteed with onions,
tomatoes & poblano peppers. Served with a side of pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole
Chicken $13.95 // Steak $14.95 // Shrimp $15.95 with white rice & potato salad on the side
Tacos a la Parilla
Three broiled skirt steak tacos, seasoned with lemon juice, onions & cilantro.
Served with rice, beans, grilled green onions & a roasted jalapeño-tomatillo sauce on the side.
Choose corn or flour tortillas $13.95
Zamora
Your choice of tender grilled meat cooked to order & topped with frijoles charros.
Served with two quesadillas, cactus salad & fresh guacamole.
Steak $16.95 // Chicken $14.95
Guisado de Lomo
Chef ’s specialty consisting of chopped ribeye steak, grilled & simmered in
your choice of chile de árbol sauce or salsa ranchera.
Served with rice & beans on the side $14.95
Lalo’s Ultimate Skillet
A generous mix of chicken breast, skirt steak, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions
& plump shrimp wrapped in bacon, cooked to create a truly unique taste.
Served with rice, frijoles charros & queso panela on the side $17.95
Lalo’s Fiesta Platter (for two people)
Lalo’s mixed grill of skirt steak, chicken breast, plump shrimp wrapped in bacon,
roasted pork ribs, mushrooms, ground beef, green onions, bell peppers & queso panela.
Served with sour cream, rice, frijoles charros & pico de gallo on the side $29.95
Need help with the meaning of our dishes?
Take a look at the list below
Al Pastor marinated pork
Chile de Árbol a small, but fiery chili pepper
Chorizo Mexican sausage
Flautas Flute shaped crispy tacos
Frijoles Charros a delicious mix of
pinto beans, bell peppers, ham & bacon
Spicy dish
Mole a rich, spicy sauce made out of several
ingredients, including chocolate & peanuts
Pico de Gallo a spicy mix of chopped tomatos,
jalapeño peppers, onions & cilantro
Queso Panela fresh basket cheese
Salsa Ranchera a mild red sauce
Salsa Veracruzana a mild tomato sauce
FAVORITOS
FAVO R I T E S
All plates listed below are served with rice & beans
Enchiladas
Three rolled up corn tortillas, topped with
a dab of sour cream $13.95
Choose your sauce: green tomatillo, red adobo
or mole* & your cheese style:
Originales
Filled with your choice of
shredded chicken or beef,
sprinkled with fresh panela cheese
$13.95
Suizas
Filled with chicken,
covered with melted
Chihuahua cheese
$13.95
Especialidades
Quesadillas con Rajas
Three folded-over flour tortillas filled with cheese,
grilled onions & poblano peppers $11.95
Flautas
Four flute shaped tacos filled with your choice
of shredded chicken or beef, garnished with
sour cream, guacamole & fresh cheese $11.95
Taco Dinner
Two tacos stuffed with your choice of chicken,
steak, ground beef, shredded beef or al pastor $8.95
Burrito Dinner
Filled with beans, lettuce, tomato & your choice
of steak, chicken, ground beef or al pastor,
topped with sour cream & guacamole $9.95
Burrito Estilo Lalo’s
Stuffed with slices of grilled chicken breast or steak
sauteed with onions, tomatoes & peppers, covered with
árbol sauce & sprinkled with fresh cheese $12.95
Mole con Pollo
A favorite of traditional Mexican weddings...
Two pieces of chicken lavishly smothered with our rich
spicy mole* sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds $12.95
Chimichangas
Two deep fried flour tortillas stuffed with beans,
cheese & your choice of chicken, steak or ground beef.
Topped with sour cream, cilantro, onions & salsa ranchera.
Served with Mexican rice & beans $10.95
*Contains peanuts. Please inform us if a person in your
party has any food allergies, before placing your order.
MARISCOS
S E A F O O D
Sopa ó Caldo
Served with white rice on the side
Sopa Marina
Seafood soup extravaganza made with
shrimp, crab legs, octopus, clams & fish $15.95
Caldo de Camarón
A classic from the Mexican coastline, this tasty
soup is made with fresh shrimp & vegetables $14.95
Pescados
Served with white rice, fresh romaine lettuce & potato salad
Al Mojo de Ajo
Your choice of fish sauteed in a fresh garlic sauce
Huachinango, whole red snapper $16.95
Filete de Tilapia, tilapia fillet $14.95
A la Veracruzana
Your choice of fish covered with a mild tomato sauce
Huachinango, whole red snapper $16.95
Filete de Tilapia, tilapia fillet $14.95
Tacos de Pescado
Three breaded fish tacos with a touch of chipotle sauce,
topped with pico de gallo & simmered in lime juice $13.95
Camarones
$14.95
Al Mojo de Ajo
Plump shrimp from Mexico’s coast line,
cooked until pink & basted with fresh garlic sauce.
A la Diabla
If you like spicy food, this dish is sure to please!
A generous portion of fresh shrimp sauteed in
our special mix of chipotle sauce, salsa veracruzana
& a touch of habanero sauce.
Al Queso
Shrimp sauteed in spices & smothered in our
exquisite cheese sauce. Served with white rice, beans
& fresh romaine lettuce.
Empanizados
Butterfly shrimp breaded with our own spices.
Tinga de Camarón
Grilled shrimp sauteed with onions & tomatoes,
covered with a deliciously spicy chipotle sauce
PLATOS LIGEROS
L I G H T E R
D I S H E S
Ensaladas
De la Casa
Fresh romaine lettuce topped with fresh vegetables,
topped with squares of queso panela, dressed with
your choice of balsamic vinaigrette, ranch
or chipotle ranch dressing.
Chicken or steak $8.95 // Shrimp $9.95
César
Romaine lettuce mixed with grilled
chicken breast, croutons and sprinkles
of queso cotija, grain cheese $8.95
Vegetariano
Chiles Rellenos
Two egg battered poblano peppers filled
with cheese & pan-fried in salsa ranchera,
our mild red sauce. A vegetarian’s delight $14.95
Enchiladas de Queso
Three folded corn tortillas filled with melted cheese,
covered with red adobo creamy sauce, sour cream
& thin slices of onions. Served with white rice,
potatoes & garden-fresh salad $12.95
Enchiladas de Espinacas
Three folded corn tortillas stuffed with spinach,
covered with green tomatillo sauce,
topped with sour cream & melted cheese.
Served with green rice & black beans $12.95
Tacos Ligeros
Three rolled up corn tortillas stuffed with your choice
of baby cactus & fresh cheese or
a mix of mushrooms, onions & Chihuahua cheese
sautéed with Lalo’s signature spices.
Served with white rice & black beans $9.95
Flautas de Papa
Four flute shaped crispy tacos stuffed with
mashed potatoes & sliced poblano peppers,
garnished with guacamole, sour cream & cheese.
Served with white rice & frijoles de la olla $9.95
Quesadilla Vegetariana
Large flour tortilla filled with mushrooms,
onions, tomatoes & poblano peppers.
Served with sour cream, guacamole & pico de gallo $9.95
margaritas
+ tequila
Our Famous Margaritas
Lalo’s Original, Fruit & Milagro Margaritas
available frozen or on the rocks.
Lalo’s Original
The one that started it all, made with lime juice & tequila
Small $8.95 // Regular $11.95 // Pitcher $26.95
Fruit Margaritas
Lalo’s tequila selection with your choice of flavor*
Small $8.95 // Regular $11.95 // Pitcher $26.95
Milagro
Milagro Tequila with your choice of flavor*
Small $9.95 // Regular $12.95 // Pitcher $32.95
Ultimate
Sauza Tres Generaciones Tequila on the rocks with
Cointreau, a sweet ‘n sour touch of lime & orange juice
Small $10.95 // Regular $13.95 // Pitcher $33.95
The Freshest
Milagro Silver Tequila, agave nectar &
freshly squezeed lime juice shaken over ice.
Small $11.95 // Regular $14.95 // Pitcher $36.95
Mexican Mojito
Milagro Silver Tequila over muddled limes & oranges,
mint, sugar, club soda, topped with lemon-lime soda $6.75
*Our flavors include: strawberry, mango, peach,
guava, raspberry or azul made with blue curacao.
(pitchers serve 5-6 people)
Sipping Tequilas
Enjoy a single shot or create your own flight with 3 shots
Milagro Tequila
Single shot: Silver $7 // Reposado $8 // Añejo $9
Flight $24.95
Milagro Select Barrel Reserve
A tasting for the ultra-refined & discriminatory palate
Single shot: Silver $15 // Reposado $17 // Añejo $19
Flight $29.95
Full Bar
We offer a wide selection of tequilas & liquors.
Please ask your server for our drinks menu.
BIE
N V EN I DO S
Lalo’s Mexican Restaurants have been serving authentic family recipes since 1971 and
have pledged to always serve the same original recipes that have made it a Chicagoland tradition.
We are committed to offering high quality food and service and to providing a wonderful experience for our patrons.
A place where one can expect a great night out, full of mouth-watering Mexican dishes,
great music and the best margaritas in town... all under one roof.
At Lalo’s, everyday is a reason to celebrate. Check out our daily specials and join the celebration.
¡Salud!
D A I LY
S P E C I A L S
Karaoke Tuesdays
$5 10 oz. House margaritas all day
Show off your performance skills at 8:30 pm
Tropical Wednesdays
Happy Fridays
Kick off the weekend with our famous margaritas
Three hours of live mariachi begin at 7:00 pm
Party continues with DJ mixing until 2:00 am
Party Saturdays
NO COVER... ALL NIGHT
Free dance lessons start at 9:30 pm
Dance to DJ Double O mix until 2:00 am
Be ready to dance... all night
DJ mixes Latin beats & house top 40s
until 3:00 am
Live Thursdays
Family Sundays
$5 House martinis
Great live Latin bands play at 7:00 pm
Guest DJ mixes at 10:00 pm
$5 Mimosas // $1 Michelada Mix
Bring your family and listen to three hours
of live mariachi starting at 4:30 pm
CERVEZAS
B E E R S
Importadas
Domesticas
Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo,
Modelo, Pacífico, Sol, Tecate,
Victoria, XX Amber, XX Lager,
Bohemia, Stella Artois,
Heineken & Amstel Light
Miller Lite, Bud Light & Budweiser
O’Doul’s (non-alcoholic)
We have other beers that are not
included in this menu, please ask your server
if your beer of choice is not listed
Visit our restaurant partner
WHAT
HAPPENS
AT LALO’S
STAYS
AT LALO’S...
1301 S. HALSTED STREET
www.latabernatapas.com
Private &
Corporate Events
We also offer a full service,
on and off-premise catering
services that include a wide
variety of menus for any
private or corporate event.
Please talk to our manager
for more details.