Open 7 Days a Week
11:00am – 10:00pm

618-351-8159

Menu

BURRITOS

BURRITO MEXICANO………….$7.99
(Pork or Chicken) coated with cheese sauce & topped with lettuce, tomato, and guacamole.

BURRITO FAJITA……………………$8.99
(Chicken or Steak) cooked with bell peppers, onions & tomatoes. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

BURRITO SPECIAL………………..$7.99
(Shredded Chicken or Beef) coated with red sauce, cheese, sauce, lettuce, tomato & sour cream. Served with rice & beans.

BURRITO PAISANO………………$7.99
(Chicken or Steak) filled with beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Coated with cheese sauce.

CHIMICHANGAS

CLASSIC CHIMI…………………….$7.99
Fried flour tortilla with your choice of shredded chicken or beef coated with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

SHRIMP CHIMI FAJITA………….$8.75
8 shrimp cooked with bell pepper, onions, and tomato. Coated with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, and beans.

PAISANO CHIMI…………………..$8.99
Grilled steak, chicken and pork. Served with rice and beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, & sour cream.

ON THE GO

(1) ONE BAG OF CHIPS………$3.39
– Includes 8 oz. Salsa

(2) TWO BAGS OF CHIPS……$6.49
– Includes 20 oz. Salsa

(3) ONE BAG OF CHIPS………$5.29
– Includes 8 oz. Salsa and 8 oz. Cheese Dip

A LA CARTA

BEEF ENCHILADA………………..$2.29
CHEESE ENCHILADA…………..$2.29
TAMALE……………………………….$2.49
CHIMICHANGA……………………$2.69

SALADS

All salads are served with Ranch dressing.

FAJITA TACO SALAD…………….$7.99
(Steak or Chicken) served with (Rice or Beans), cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream. (Shrimp (8): $8.49)

TACO SALAD………………………..$6.39
(Chicken or Beef) served with (Rice or Beans), cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream.

CHICKEN SALAD…………………$5.99
(Grilled or Fried Chicken) served with lettuce, spinach, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

GUACAMOLE SALAD…………..$4.49
Guacamole, lettuce, and sour cream.

TOSSED SALAD…………………….$3.49
Lettuce, bell pepper, tomato, and shredded cheese.

VEGETARIAN

2 WHEAT BURRITOS……………$8.49
Bell peppers, onion, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower. All cooked with olive oil. Served with rice.

2 WHEAT QUESADILLAS…….$8.49
Bell peppers, onion, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower. All cooked with olive oil. Served with rice.

QUESADILLAS

CHEESE QUESADILLA…………$4.00
Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

CHICKEN QUESADILLA……. $5.99
Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

STEAK QUESADILLA………….. $6.49
Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

QUESADILLA FAJITA……………$7.99
(Steak or Chicken) cooked with bell peppers, tomato, and onion. Served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream. (Shrimp (8): $8.49)

QUESADILLA PAISANO………$8.99
Grilled shrimp (8) filled with beans and coated with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

QUESADILLA DE CHORIZO….$6.99
Filled with Mexican sausage and beans. Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

FAJITAS

Cooked with bell peppers, tomato, and onions. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITA….$10.99
(Chicken or Steak) Double Order: $19.99

PAISANO FAJITA……………………$13.99
Steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp. Double Order: $26.99

FAJITA MIX……………………………..$11.99
Steak and chicken. Double Order: $21.99

HAWAIIAN FAJITA…………………$14.99
Chicken and steak topped with chunks of pineapple, bacon, and Oaxaca cheese. Double Order: $27.99

SHRIMP FAJITA……………………….$14.49
Fajita with (14) shrimp. Double Order: $27.99 (28 Shrimp)

VEGGIE FAJITA………………………….$8.99
Bell peppers, tomato, onions, mushrooms, zuchini, broccoli, and cauliflower cooked with olive oil. Double Order: $15.99

MOLCAJETE

MOLCAJETE……………………………$14.99
Steak, chicken, shrimp, cambray onions, fried jalapeño, nopal, and tomatillo sauce. Served with rice, beans, fresh Mexican cheese, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

SEAFOOD

Served with rice, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

CAMARONES A LA DIABLA…..$11.99
14 shrimp cooked with paisano sauce.

CAMARONES EN CHIPOTLE….$11.99
14 shrimp cooked with paisano sauce.

TILAPIA FILLET (A LA PLANCHA)..$12.99
2 grilled tilapia fillets.

COCTEL DE CAMARONES…….$12.99
14 shrimp in a flavorful sauce with pico de gallo, and avocado chunks. Served with crackers.

CALDO DE CAMARON………….$11.99
Served with rice.

CALDO DE PESCADO……………$11.99
Served with rice.

FAJITA DEL MAR………………………$14.99
(Shrimp, Tilapia, and Blue Crab) Cooked with bell peppers, tomato, and onions. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

SHRIMP WITH RICE…………………$9.99
(Shrimp) with rice, covered with cheese sauce.

7 MARES…………………………………..$14.99
Crab legs, green shell, shrimp with head, crab fish, octopus, fish, and crabmeat. Served with lime, onion, & cilantro. Served with rice and (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

SIDE ORDERS

ORDER OF RICE…………………..$2.50

ORDER OF BEANS……………….$2.50

PICO DE GALLO…………………..$1.49

(CHICKEN, BEEF, OR BEAN) BURRITO $3.75

CHILE POBLANO………………….$3.49

MEXICAN RICE W/CHEESE SAUCE $4.25

SPICY TOMATILLO SAUCE…..$1.49

SOUR CREAM………………………..$1.49

FRENCH FRIES……………………….$1.49

CHEESE FRIES…………………………$4.25

(CORN OR FLOUR) TORILLAS (4)…..$1.49

2x2x2……………………………………….$3.49
2 nopales, 2 cambray onions, and 2 chiles toreados.

GRILLED CHICKEN……………….$4.29

GRILLED STEAK……………………..$5.29

BEVERAGES

FREE Refills of any of the options below. $2.19

Orange Juice • Milk $1.99

MEXICAN SOFT DRINKS……..$1.99
Ask us about our variety of flavors! (No free refill)

NATURAL WATERS

JAMAICA • HORCHATA

MEDIUM: $1.99 LARGE: $2.49

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY – FRIDAY UNTIL 4PM, SATURDAY UNTIL 2PM

LUNCH

LUNCH SPECIAL…………………..$5.49
All served with rice and beans. Your choice of 1 item:
TACO • CHALUPA • CHILE POBLANO • ENCHILADA • TOSTADA • BURRITO • TAMALE
Choice of Filling: (Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken)

SPEEDY GONZALES……………..$5.49
(1) Taco & (1) Enchilada. Served with rice and beans.
Choice of Filling: (Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken)

LUNCH POLLO LOCO………..$5.49
Chicken breast covered with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, rice, beans, and (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

LUNCH TACO SALAD………….$5.99
(Shredded Chicken or Beef) served with lettuce, tomato, cheese sauce, guacamole, and sour cream. Served with rice or beans.
Tomato, bell pepper, onion, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, and mushrooms. Covered with green and cheese sauce.

LUNCH FAJITAS
All served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, rice, beans, and (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

FAJITA MIX………………………………….$8.50
(Chicken and Steak)

CHICKEN OR STEAK…………………… $7.99

SHRIMP FAJITA (7) ………………………. $8.99

QUESADILLA FAJITA……………………..$6.99
Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

TACO SALAD FAJITA……………………..$6.99
(Steak or Chicken) covered with lettuce, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Served with rice or beans.mato, sour cream, rice, and beans.

LUNCH GRILLED BURRITO
All served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

BURRITO SUPREME……………………… $8.25
(Chicken, Steak, and Pork)

CHICKEN OR STEAK…………………… $7.50

VEGGIE BURRITO ………………………..$7.50
Tomato, bell pepper, onion, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, and mushrooms. Covered with green and cheese sauce.

LUNCH CHIMI’S……………………$7.25
(Beef, Chicken, or Pork) topped with cheese sauce, served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, rice, and beans.

APPETIZERS

CHEESE DIP……………………………$3.49

GUACAMOLE……………………….$3.49

BEAN DIP……………………………….$3.99

QUESO FUNDIDO……………….$5.99
Mexican sausage and cheese served with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

GRILLED NACHOS

• STEAK & CHEESE (Half- $5.89) (Full- $7.99)
• CHICKEN & CHEESE (Half- $5.49) (Full- $7.75)

NACHO FAJITAS

• STEAK (Half- $5.99) (Full- $8.29)
• CHICKEN (Half- $5.69) (Full- $7.99)
• SHRIMP (Half- (8) $7.75) (Full- (10) $10.99)

NACHOS

• BEEF & CHEESE (Half- $4.29) (Full- $5.99)
• BEAN & CHEESE (Half- $3.99) (Full- $5.89)
• BEEF, BEAN, & CHEESE (Half- $4.89) (Full- $6.75)
• CHICKEN & CHEESE (Half- $4.55) (Full- $6.29)
• CHEESE (Half- $3.89) (Full- $5.89)

• OAXACA NACHOS (Half- $5.89) (Full- $8.29)
Cheese, beef, chicken, beans, lettuce, jalapeño, tomato, and sour cream.

TOSTADAS
Flat crispy corn tortilla with beans, lettuce, sliced tomato, and sour cream.

AL PASTOR (MARINATED PORK)……………$2.99

PICADILLO (GROUND BEEF)………………..$2.99

POLLO (SHREDDED CHICKEN)………………$2.99
Grilled Chicken: $3.29

ASADA (STEAK)………………………………$3.29

CHORIZO (MEXICAN SAUSAGE)……………$2.99
Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

DESSERTS

FLAN NAPOLITANO…………….$3.99
CHURROS…………………………….. $3.99
XANGO’S……………………………….$3.49
SOPAPILLA……………………………..$1.99
SOPAPILLA & ICE CREAM…….$3.99
PASTEL DE 3 LECHES……………$3.99

TACOS

THREE SPECIAL…………………..$7.99
Choose 3 tacos of any kind. (Except Tongue) Served with rice and beans on the side.

All served with corn tortillas, cilantro, onions, and shredded cheese.

CHORIZO (MEXICAN SAUSAGE)……………$2.19

ASADA (STEAK)…………………………….. $2.29

POLLO (CHICKEN)…………………………. $2.19

AL PASTOR (MARINATED PORK)…………… $2.19

PICADILLO (BEEF)………………………….$2.19
Served with (Hard or Soft Shell).

CARNITAS (PORK)………………………….$2.19

LENGUA (TONGUE)………………………….$2.99

TACOS DELUXE……………………$9.49
(Grilled Shrimp or Fish) 3 flour tortilla tacos with lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, served with rice.

TACOS DORADOS……………….$7.99
4 deep fried roll tacos filled with (Beef or Chicken). Served with cotija cheese on top, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, rice, and beans.

TORTAS

All filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, mayonnaise, and beans. Served with french fries.

ASADA (STEAK)…………………………….. $7.49

AL PASTOR (MARINATED PORK)…………… $6.99

POLLO (CHICKEN)…………………………. $6.99

MILANESA DE POLLO (BREADED CHICKEN) $6.99

CUBANA …………………………………..$8.49
Breaded chicken, ham, weenie, and Mexican sausage.

HAWAIIANA ………………………………$8.49
Breaded chicken, ham, weenie, Mexican sausage, and chunks of pineapple.

CHORIZO CON QUESO DERRITIDO $6.99
Mexican sausage with melted cheese.

COMBINATION

COMBO SPECIAL………………….$8.49
Your choice of any 2 items below. Served with rice, beans, and sour cream.
TACO • CHALUPA • CHILE POBLANO • ENCHILADA • TOSTADA • BURRITO • TAMALE
Choice of Meat: (Pork, Ground Beef, or Chicken)
(Steak or Chicken) Additional $0.99

DINNER SPECIAL

DINNER SPECIAL………………..$11.99
Includes one taco, one enchilada, one tamale, one chile poblano, one burrito, and one tostada. Served with rice and beans.

KIDS MENU

LITTLE AMIGOS…$4.49
Served with (Rice and Beans) or (French Fries)

  1. One Taco
    (Shredded Chicken or Beef)
  2. One Enchilada
    (Shredded Chicken or Beef)
  3. Cheese Quesadilla
  4. Cheeseburger
  5. Mini Chimi
    (Chicken or Beef)
  6. Chicken Fingers

BEER & WINE

IMPORTED BEER…………………$3.50
NEGRA MODELO • CORONA • PACIFICO • TECATE • MODELO ESPECIAL • XX (DOS EQUIS)

DOMESTIC…………………………. $2.75
BUD LIGHT • COORS LIGHT • MILLER LIGHT • BUDWEISER

TEQUILA SHOTS……………….. $5.00

MICHELADAS………………………$6.50

WINE…………………………………… $5.00
WHITE ZINFANDEL • CHARDONNAY • MERLOT • SANGRIA

HOUSE MARGARITAS
(Frozen or On The Rocks)
SMALL………………………Lime- $4.49 Flavor- $5.49
MEDIUM………………….. Lime- $6.49 Flavor- $7.49
LARGE………………………Lime- $8.99 Flavor- $9.99
PITCHER…………………..Lime- $14.00 Flavor- $15.00
CADILLAC……………….. Lime- $8.99

TEQUILA SHOTS……………….. $5.00
MICHELADAS………………………$6.50

DISHES (PLATILLOS)

ENCHILADAS
Order of 3, topped with cilantro, onions, and sour cream. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, and tomato.

MEXICAN…………………………………..$8.29
One filled with (Chicken) topped with green sauce, one filled with (Cheese) topped with cheese sauce, and one filled with (Beef) topped with red sauce.

3 ENCHILADAS……………………………$7.99
(Green, Red, or Mole) – Choose one sauce
(Beef, Chicken, or Pork) – Choose your meat

SUIZAS………………………………………$8.99
Four filled with (Cheese) topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans.

SUPREMAS………………………………….$8.99
One filled with (Chicken), one filled with (Beef), and one carnitas served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Choice of green or red sauce.

CARNITAS (PORK)…………………..$8.99
Topped with fried onions. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeño, with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

TICOS DINNER ……………………$14.99
(Chicken, Steak Strips, and Shrimp) served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream, with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

ARRACHERA ………………………..$13.99
(Grilled Tender Skirt Steak) topped with nopal and cambray onion. Served with refried beans, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, fried jalapeño, guacamole, fresh Mexican cheese, sour cream with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

POLLO LOCO …………………….. $9.99
(Grilled Chicken Breast) on a bed of rice topped with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo, with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

VERACRUZ DISH …………………$13.99
(Steak and Chicken) fajita with (Shrimp) on a bed of rice. Topped with bell peppers, onions, and tomato. Covered with cheese sauce. Served with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

POLLO PAISANO …………………$7.69
(Chicken) on a bed of rice topped with cheese sauce. Served with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

POLLO VERACRUZ ………………$12.99
(Grilled Chicken Breast & Shrimp) cooked with onions, tomato, and mushrooms covered with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole.

POLLO HAWAIANO ……………$11.99
(Grilled Chicken Breast and Chorizo) topped with chunks of pineapple, covered with cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

PAISANO ESPECIAL…………….$9.99
(Grilled Marinated Chicken or Steak with Chorizo) Covered with cheese sauce, served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

STEAK RANCHERO…………….$11.39
(Rib Eye Steak) topped with house sauce. Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

STEAK TAMPIQUEÑO…………$13.99
Rib eye steak, cheese enchilada, one tostada, and french fries. Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

STEAK MEXICANO…………….$11.49
(Rib Eye Steak) topped with bell peppers, onions, and tomato. Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

CHILE COLORADO……………$9.99
(Chicken or Steak) cooked with red sauce. Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

CHILE VERDE……………………….$9.99
(Chicken or Pork) cooked with green sauce. Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

CHILE VERDE DE LENGUA $10.99
(Tongue) cooked with green sauce. Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

CECINA CON CAMARONES $12.99
(Steak with Shrimp) Served with rice and beans with (Corn or Flour Tortilla).

Contact Us

You don’t have to go to Mexico to get the food… MEXICO IS HERE! At El Paisano, we serve real Mexican food made fresh everyday. We try to serve everyone with a smile and treat you like family.

100 North Glenview Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

Open 7 Days a Week
11:00am – 10:00pm

618-351-8159