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Botana SupremaChoice of steak or chickenpounded out round,sandwiched between twoflour tortillas, cut in pieces.Served with sour cream and guacamoleChicken ~ 13.75Steak ~ 15.75

NachosBeans, cheese, guacamole

and jalapeños loaded onto flatfried tortillas ~ 6.59With beef, chicken, porkor chorizo ~ 7.99With steak - 8.35

Chicken FingersAlways a popular choice.Tender battered chickenstrips served golden brownwith a hot BBQ sauce and French fries ~ 7.69

Quesadilla PacificoFlour tortillas filled withMexican cheese, chilespoblanos and grilled shrimp,served with sour cream andavocado slices ~ 9.39

GuacamoleWe make our guacamolefresh, creamy and delicious.This one’s a must-try item at El Cortez! ~ Market Price

AlasHot and spicy BBQ chickenwings served with celeryand blue cheese ~ 8.29

Queso FundidoMelted cheese blended withfried Mexican sausage,served with your choice offlour or corn tortillas ~ 9.39

Veggie FajitasA sizzling mix of carrots,bell peppers, tomatoes,onions and mushroomsserved with rice, lettuce,pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole ~ 13.69

Veggie Burrito Supremo Nine-inch burrito stuffed withgrilled bell pepper, tomatoes,onions and mushrooms withguacamole, sour cream, picode gallo, lettuce and cheese.Served with rice and bola beans ~ 10.19Topped with suizo sauce and cheese ~ 11.29

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese-stuffed peppersserved with Mexican riceand bola beans ~ 14.29

Guacamole Tostada DinnerThree flat tortillas toppedwith guacamole, lettuce,tomatoes and cheese.Includes rice & bola beans ~ 9.39

Veggie Quesadillas Three tortillas filled withcheese, grilled tomato, onion,bell pepper and mushrooms.Served with Mexican riceand bola beans ~ 10.79

MolletesTwo pieces of bread topped withgrilled onions, peppers (mild orhot), refried beans tomatoes andmelted cheese ~ 7.69

EENNSSAALLAADDAASS saladsGrilled Chicken SaladCrisp lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers with tender

chunks of chicken grilled with onions and green peppers,served over rice, sprinkled with cheese ~ 8.89

Taco SaladA flour tortilla fried and filled with your choice of seasonedbeef or chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamoleand cheddar cheese ~ 8.89 With steak ~ 9.99

Garden Salad ~ 3.89 With avocado ~ 4.99 Additional basket of chipsrequested at table ~ 1.69

VVEEGGEETTAARRIIAANNAASS vegetarian

CCAALLDDOOSS soups Caldo de ResHearty beef soup withchunks of tender beefand fresh vegetables in asavory beef broth ~ 6.69

Caldo Xochitl Chicken soup in a spicy green sauce with a little rice ~ 6.69

MenudoOur slow-simmered tripesoup is a true Mexicantradition. (We’ll addhominy to the soup upon request) ~ 7.19

Combo CortezA big combo platter of popular appetizers: chicken

fingers, two tamales, two quesadillas and two chickenflautas with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and cheesesprinkled on top. Great for sharing or as a meal ~ 13.79

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Pollo CarbonStrips of chicken breast marinated

in two types of sauce, grilled and served over rice with sour cream, guacamole and a small dinner salad ~ 13.29

Pollo EstrellaChicken breast pounded out and topped withmelted cheese, covered with molcajete sauce,served with rice ~ 14.39

Milanesa de PolloBreaded chicken breast served with rice, beans and fries ~ 11.59(melted cheese) ~ 12.79

Chicken Fajita DinnerChicken breast chunks seasoned and sizzled up with onions and green peppers,served with refried beans, pico de gallo,sour cream and guacamole ~ 14.29

Pollo RojoPieces of tender chicken breast sautéed in a redsauce and mixed with cubed potatoes andonions, served with a side of rice, pico de galloand avocado slices ~ 13.29

Pollo en MoleChicken thigh served in mole sauce with riceand beans ~ 11.09

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Whisky ChickenTender pieces of chicken grilledwith bacon, chiles poblano, onions,tomatoes, served with rice, beans,slices of avocado, and cheesesprinkled on top ~ 14.29

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CCAANNTTIINNAAkick back and relax!Traditional MargaritaThat tangy lime taste perfectly complementsyour authentic Mexican meal. Enjoy a smoothblend of our house tequila, Triple Sec and sweet and sour mix.12 oz. • Jumbo 26 oz. • Pitcher

Top Shelf MargaritaThe Cadillac of margaritas! Made with thepremium tequila of your choice, Gran Gala and sweet and sour mix12 oz. • Jumbo 26 oz. • Pitcher

Flavored MargaritaAdd some flavor to your ’rita! Strawberry, mango, melon or blue curacao12 oz. • Jumbo 26 oz. • Pitcher

Tequilas

Full Barenjoy yourfavoritespecialtydrinksTo name a few . . .Pina ColadaDaiquirisMicheladasHomemade SangriaLong Island Iced Tea

Draft Beer12 oz. • 16 oz. • PitcherXX Amber • XX Lager • Miller Lite

Bottle Beer

WineAvailable by the glass.Ask your serverabout our selection!

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Cuervo Especial1800Patron SilverPatron ReposadoPatron Añejo

CazadoresHornitosTres GeneracionesHerradura ReposadoDon Julio SilverDon Julio ReposadoDon Julio Añejo

CoronaCorona LightModelo ESPNegra ModeloPacificoSolBohemiaTecate

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Steak CampesinoNew York strip steak simmered in a special sauce,topped with carrots (mushrooms upon request) andserved with rice and refried beans ~ 18.09

ParrilladaTender skirt steak served with zesty

chorizo, grilled jalapeños and onions ~ 16.59

Cook’s EspecialChunks of steak with slices of poblano peppers,covered with melted cheese, pico de gallo,guacamole and sour cream on the side.Served with beans and rice ~ 14.99

MannyGrilled chicken breast smothered in poblanopeppers, onions and tomato sauce served on a bed of rice with three slices of avocado ~ 15.99

Enchilada AguascalientesA tender bone-in chicken dipped in red sauce,

three Mexican cheese enchiladas and red cubedpotato sprinkled with cheese ~ 12.79

ChimichangasYour choice of seasoned shredded beef or chickenrolled in flour tortillas, fried, covered with tomatoes,lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. Served with aside order of rice ~ 11.09

Tamal DinnerTwo pork tamales in the husk,served with rice and beans ~ 8.29

Tamales CortezTwo pork tamales without the husk, topped withsour cream and hot sauce, smothered with meltedcheese and served with a side of rice ~ 8.89

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Spicy

Camarones VallartaShrimp lightly breaded, seasoned with wine,served on a bed of white rice with your choice of Mexican bread or tortillas ~ 18.09

Camarones DiablosShrimp simmered in our spicy pico de gallo saucewith bacon, served on a bed of white rice with onionsand avocado slices on the side, with your choice ofMexican bread or tortillas ~ 18.19

Tilapia a la VizcainaFlaky fillet of tilapia lightly breaded and

fried, served with white rice and corn medley with vizcaina sauce on the side ~ 16.49

Shrimp FajitaGrilled shrimp with onions and bell peppers sizzledon a skillet, served with rice, sour cream, guacamoleand pico de gallo on the side ~ 17.59

Huachinango(Prep. time is 45–60 minutes) Whole red snapperpan-fried and served your way ~ market price

Vizcaina-styleWith onions, tomatoes and jalapeños simmered in a special sauce – or – Mojo de AjoIn fresh garlic butter

Camarones AjilloShrimp sautéed in garlic and wine,served with white rice and choice of Mexican bread or tortillas ~ 18.19

Camarones EmpanizadosBreaded shrimp served with rice, lettuce,pico de gallo and barbeque sauce ~ 17.59

Tostada de CevicheShrimp finely chopped on a hard shell tortillatopped with pico de gallo, sour cream and dicedavocados. Makes a great starter or add-on! ~ 5.49

Cocktel de CamaronSucculent shrimp in your choice of a cocktail sauceor our pico de gallo sauce ~ 10.49

Chimichangas MarineraA blend of shrimp and crab meat in a flour tortilla,fried and served with a side order of rice andavocado slices ~ 11.79

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A note about our meat fillings:• Our chicken is shredded and cooked with tomatoes and onions• Our ground beef is cooked with potatoes

per a traditional family recipe• Our carnitas is made of marinated chunks of pork

cooked ‘til very tenderPlease note: Our refried beans are seasoned with chorizo (zesty Mexican sausage)

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Fajita MixChoose your own combination of steak, chicken

and/or shrimp. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sourcream and guacamole. Combo of any three ~ 21.19Combo of any two ~ 19.09

Plato CortezA flour taco, enchilada suiza and tostada suiza, allmade with your choice of beef, chicken or pork. Servedwith rice and beans ~ 10.79 With steak ~ 11.89

Combinacion NortenaTender 4-oz. filet mignon served with a cheese-stuffed pepper, rice, beans and a touch of guacamole ~ 15.49

Plato MexicanoOne corn beef taco, one cheese Mexican enchilada,one bean tostada, served with rice and beans ~ 10.19

Vallarta EspecialSurf and turf the Mexican way! Garlic beef tenderloin with shrimp servedwith papas ajillo and white rice ~ 17.59

Steak TampiquenaA flavorful tradition! Tender skirt steak, a

cheese Mexican enchilada and a cheese quesadillaserved with fries and a touch of guacamole ~ 13.69

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CCAARRNNEESS meat entréesRicky’s EspecialIncredibly tender 8-oz. filet mignon cut into deliciouschunks and topped with bacon, delivered to yourtable on a sizzling skillet with grilled onions andrefried chorizo beans with melted cheese ~ 18.09

Steak LaredoBroiled strip steak with sautéed onions, mushrooms,tomatoes, bell peppers and a special sauce. Servedwith refried beans ~ 18.59

Steak CortezNew York strip steak served with beans,cubed potatoes and side salad ~ 17.59

PuntillasChoice of skirt steak or chicken or shrimp with

onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, hot bananapeppers, poblano peppers, bell peppers and chorizo.Served with rice and beans. Steak or chicken ~ 14.95Shrimp ~ 16.95

Filete EstrellaThin pounded tenderloin topped with melted cheese and covered in green salsa,served with refried beans ~ 16.49

Steak Fajita DinnerChunks of tender steak seasoned and sizzled upwith onions and green peppers. Served with beans,pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole ~ 15.49

Carne AsadaSkirt steak served with rice, beans and French fries ~ 13.89 Suizo (melted cheese) ~ 14.99

Milanesa de ResBreaded steak served with rice, beans and French fries ~ 12.09 Suizo (melted cheese) ~ 13.29

Bistec a la MexicanaSucculent chunks of skirt steak simmered in aMexican sauce, served with rice and beans ~ 13.29Suizo (melted cheese) ~ 14.29

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TTOOSSTTAADDAASS flat tacosTostada DinnerThree of a kind flat tortillas layered with beans, then covered with yourchoice of beef, chicken or pork. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes and asprinkle of cheese. Served with rice and beans ~ 9.39 With steak ~ 10.49

Specialty Tostadas Three of a kinds crispy flat tortillas covered with your choice of beef,chicken or pork, topped with your choice of sauce and melted cheese.Served with rice and beans ~ 10.49 With steak ~ 11.49

sauce optionsSuiza - tomato base sauceQueretana - special cream saucePoblano - a sweet, dark brown and spicy mole sauceMexicana - traditional dry red sauceVerde - green tomatillo sauce

BBEEVVEERRAAGGEESSSoft Drinks ~ 2.49

Brewed UnsweetIced Tea (free refills) ~ 2.49

Cafe (coffee) ~ 1.99

Hot Tea ~ 1.99

Leche (milk) ~ 1.99

Hot Chocolate ~ 2.19

Jugo (orange juice) ~ 2.19

Horchata (rice water) ~ 2.49

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FFLLAAUUTTAASS rolled tacosFlauta DinnerThree of a kind corn tortillas (hard or soft) rolled up and filled with choice of beef, chicken or pork.Includes guacamole and sour creamon the side. Served with rice and beans ~ 9.39 With steak ~ 10.49

San Marcos DinnerThree of a kind corn tortillas rolled up and fried, filled with yourchoice of beef, chicken or potato andcovered with cabbage, cheese, sourcream and red sauce. Served with rice and beans ~ 9.39 With steak ~ 10.49

TTAACCOOSSTaco DinnerThree of a kind corn or flour tortillasfilled with your choice of beef,chicken, or pork, served with rice and beans ~ 8.89

Steak Taco DinnerThree corn or flour tortillas filledwith tender steak and served withlettuce, tomatoes and cheese ~ 9.99

Tilapia Taco DinnerTwo corn or flour tortillas filled withgrilled or breaded tilapia, garnishedwith lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.Served with rice and beans ~ 9.99

PastorMarinated pork taco served with cilantro, onions and green sauce ~ 3.19 each

CortezChicken, sour cream, guacamole and green sauce mixed together and rolled in two corn tortillas ~ 2.79 each

Shrimp TacoGrilled shrimp with lettuce,tomatoes and cheese on a corn or flour shell ~ 3.50 each

NortenoBreaded steak served on a flourtortilla with sour cream and avocado slice ~ 2.79 each

RancheroMarinated steak taco with cilantro,onions and green sauce ~ 3.19 each

SombreroTender pieces of sautéed steak with chorizo, onions, jalapenos,cilantro, bacon and three differenttypes of sauce, all piled on a corn tortilla ~ 3.29 each

PicudoTender chicken breast chunks grilled with tomato, onion, jalapeñopeppers and topped with a slice of avocado ~ 3.29 each

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Individual Tortillas4 flour or corn tortillas ~ .69Papas (French fries) ~ 2.89Rice ~ 1.79Beans ~ 1.79Rice & Beans ~ 2.99Sour Cream ~ 1.79Beans with Chorizo ~ 3.39Frijoles BorrachosDrunken beans ~ 4.49TamalPork ~ 2.79 eachJalapenos ~ 1.79

Papas MexicanasCubed potatoes in sauce sprinkled with cheese,served with avocado ~ 3.69Papas AjillosGarlic potatoes ~ 3.89Papas AgsCubed potatoes in traditionalMexican red sauce and cheese ~ 2.89Pan AjilloGarlic bread ~ 1.79Pico de Gallo ~ 2.79Cebollitas ~ 1.79SalsaSuiza, verde, queretana,poblano or ranchero ~ 1.79

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BBUURRRRIITTOOSSBurrito DinnerFlour tortilla rolled and filled withlettuce, tomatoes and your choice ofbeef, chicken or pork. Served withrice and beans ~ 5.99 Suizo (with red sauce and

melted cheese) ~ 6.69With steak ~ 7.69 Steak Suizo (with red sauce and

melted cheese) ~ 8.29

Supremo DinnerChoice of beef, chicken or pork withlettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro,cheese, sour cream and guacamolein a nine-inch flour tortilla. Servedwith rice and beans ~ 9.89Suizo (with red sauce and melted cheese) ~ 10.99With steak ~ 10.99Steak Suizo (with red sauce and melted cheese) ~ 11.99

Mini-BurritoChoice of steak or chicken cookedwith bacon and rolled up with sour cream, hot sauce and cheese in a flour tortilla ~ 2.29 each

DDEESSSSEERRTTSSFried Ice Cream ~ 4.99

BunuelosGolden crispy sweet strips of

pastry served with chocolate syrupand strawberry dipping sauce ~ 4.59

Mexi-Chango Fried tortilla stuffed with

cream cheese. Served with a scoopof vanilla ice cream and sprinkledwith choice of strawberry orchocolate syrup ~ 5.49

EENNCCHHIILLAADDAASSEnchiladas DinnerThree corn tortillas rolled and

filled with your choice of one of thefollowing: cheese, ground beef,chicken or pork, topped with yourchoice of sauce and served with riceand beans ~ 9.99With steak ~ 11.09

sauce optionsSuiza - tomato base sauceQueretana - special cream saucePoblano - a sweet, dark brown and

spicy mole sauceMexicana - traditional dry red sauceVerde - green tomatillo sauce

Cortez Enchiladas DinnerThree red enchiladas filled withcheese, Mexican sausage andpotato, sprinkled with more cheeseand served with sour cream, riceand beans on the side ~ 9.99

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QQUUEESSAADDIILLLLAASSQuesadilla DinnerThree of a kind tortillas (flour or corn) filled with your choice of beef, chickenor pork and plenty of cheese, served with sour cream, rice and beans ~ 9.89With steak ~ 10.49 • With cheese only ~ 9.39

Flan Creme caramelcustard ~ 4.99

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LLUUNNCCHH DDEEAALLSS Available every day until 2:00 p.m.After 2:00 p.m, add $2.00

#1 Chicken QuesadillasTwo flour tortillas stuffed with chickenand cheese. Includes lettuce, tomato,sour cream, rice & beans ~ 7.19

#2 Beef Burrito Suizo and Beef Taco

Burrito stuffed with beef, lettuce and tomato, topped with red sauce & cheese. Soft flour taco with beef,lettuce, tomato and cheese.Served with rice & beans ~ 8.29

#3 Two TacosBoth filled with beef, chicken or pork,both made with flour or corn tortillas,served with rice and beans ~ 8.29

#4 Enchiladas Suiza Two enchiladas, both beef, chicken orpork, served with rice and beans ~ 8.29

#5 Chicken Fajita Tacos Two soft tacos (flour tortillas) servedwith lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream,guacamole, rice and beans ~ 8.89

#6 Enchilada Suiza & Tostada Both made with beef, chicken or pork.Tostada also has beans, lettuce, tomato& cheese. Includes rice & beans ~ 8.29

#7 Steak Fajita TacosTwo soft flour tacos, lettuce, pico de gallo,sour cream, guacamole, rice & beans ~ 9.79

#8 Cheese Chile Relleno TacosTwo tacos (flour or corn tortillas)served with rice and beans ~ 8.89

DDEESSAAYYUUNNOOSSbreakfastAvailable every day until 2:00 p.m.After 2:00 p.m, add $2.00

Huevos con ChorizoScrambled eggs with Mexicansausage, served with beans ~ 6.69

Huevos a la MexicanScrambled eggs with onions, tomatoesand peppers, served with beans ~ 5.99

Huevos RancherosEggs over easy, covered with rancherosauce and served with beans ~ 5.99

Huevos PaulaMexican cheese omelette covered withgreen sauce, served with beans ~ 6.89Con chorizoWith Mexican sausage ~ 6.69

Breakfast TacosTwo flour or corn tortillas filled witheggs and chorizo, served with lettuce,tomatoes, cheese and a side order ofrice and beans ~ 6.79

Chorizo Breakfast BurritoStuffed with eggs and chorizo ~ 4.25

Mexican Breakfast BurritoStuffed with eggs a la Mexican ~ 4.25

One Scrambled Egg ~ 1.29

ChilaquilesEggs scrambled with corn tortillas,tomatoes, onions and peppers,served with beans ~ 5.99SuizoWith melted cheese ~ 7.09

TTHHIINNGGSS YYOOUU SSHHOOUULLDD KKNNOOWW• Please let your server know of any food-related allergies

prior to ordering• Carry out fee ~ additional 20¢ per item added to your check • Additional basket of chips requested at table ~ 1.69 • No personal checks accepted • Only one check per table — Thank you! • Prices subject to change without notice • For parties of 6 or more people, an 18% gratuity will be added to your check• All substitutions will be charged • All extras will be charged. Substitutions are extra

Health Advisory:The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercookedmeat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially tothe elderly, children under age four, pregnant women and other highly susceptibleindividuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of animal foodreduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department

Molletes con CarneGrilled onions, tomatoes,peppers (mild or hot),refried beans and meltedcheese over bread withchoice of steak, beef orchicken. (No garnishincluded) ~ 9.39

Pollo Grilled, shredded or breaded chicken ~ 6.39

Pastor Seasoned pork ~ 7.19

Carne Asada Steak ~ 6.69

Milanesa Breaded steak ~ 6.69

Carnitas Pork ~ 6.39

Chorizo ~ 6.29

Jamon Ham ~ 7.19

Torta ClubStacked with ham,bacon, lettuce, tomatoes,onions, avocado, cheeseand sour cream. Servedwith fries. (No othergarnish included) ~ 7.69

TTOORRTTAASS mexican sandwichesGarnished with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños

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AAVVAAIILLAABBLLEEThe Perfect Choice!Enjoy the great taste of El Cortezwherever you are, at home, work or onthe road. Carry Out makes it easy.

And treat your guests to food you knowthey’ll love with El Cortez Catering.Birthdays, Parties, Game Day,Meetings and other special events

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EESSPPEECCIIAALLLLYYFFOORR KKIIDDSSFor children 12 years and under.People over 12, add 2.00.Refried beans and Mexican rice may besubstituted for the French fries.

1. Kid’s TacosTwo meat and cheese tacos served withrice and beans ~ 4.49

2. Kid’s BurritoMeat and cheese burrito served withrice and beans ~ 4.49

3. Kid’s NachosBean and cheese nachos ~ 4.49

4. Chicken FingersServed with fries ~ 4.49

5. Kid’s QuesadillasTwo cheese quesadillas (made with corn or flour tortillas) served with rice and beans ~ 4.49

6. Kid’s Grilled SteakChunks of grilled steak served withsalad and Mexican rice ~ 7.69

7. Kid’s Grilled Chicken Chunks of grilled chicken breast withsalad and Mexican rice ~ 6.69

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