EL TACONAZO EL TIO & BIRRIA Menu (Updated October 2025)

Welcome to EL TACONAZO EL TIO & BIRRIA, a hidden gem located on 3529 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The menu is a celebration of traditional flavors, with highlights being the infamous birria tacos and the savory quesabirria tacos that patrons rave about.

Start your culinary adventure with delectable antojitos like chiles asados or the classic guacamole con chips. Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and an abundance of flavor. Tostadas are a popular choice, topped generously with beans, avocado, and cheese, or try the refreshing tostada ceviche de camarón for a seafood delight.

Appetizers: Chiles Asados ($2.95), Tostadas ($6.49), Guacamole con Chips ($7.95)
Hot Drinks: Freshly brewed Cafe
Natural Juices: Refreshing Jugo De Zanahoria ($6.95)

With a warm atmosphere, friendly service, and music enhancing the dining experience, EL TACONAZO stands out as a must-visit. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in their fresh, vibrant flavors—many locals agree it’s some of the best Mexican food in Chicago!

BIRRIA & QUESABIRRIA

(1 Oz) (Spicy) Birria SALSA

Spicy Birria Salsa. Specially Made For The Birria.

$0.25

BIRRIA EN CONSOME

Birria. Mexican Steamed Beef Consomme Soup.

$15.95

(Especial) 2 QUESABIRRIAS CON CONSOME

2 QUESABIRRIAS With (6 oz) CONSOMME. With Onion And Cilantro On The Side. And 1 (Spicy) Birria Salsa (1 oz)

$11.95

QUESABIRRIA

Mexican Steamed Beef QUESABIRRIA. With Onion and Cilantro

$4.95

(6.Oz) CONSOME DE BIRRIA

$1.95

(12.Oz) CONSOME DE BIRRIA

$3.49

Taco BIRRIA

(Taco) Mexican Steamed Beef Birria. With Onion and Cilantro.

$3.95

Torta BIRRIA

(Torta) Mexican Steamed Beef Birria. With Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Sour Cream and Cheese.

$9.95

Burrito BIRRIA

(Burrito) Mexican Steamed Beef Birria. With Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Sour Cream and Cheese.

$12.95

Deserts (POSTRES)

Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust.

$4.49

FLAN

Smooth, creamy caramel custard with a rich, golden caramel sauce.

$4.49

Hot Drinks (BEBIDAS CALIENTES)

CAFE

Coffee.

TE

Tea.

$1.49

CHOCOLATE CALIENTE

Hot chocolate.

100% Natural Juices (JUGOS NATURALES)

Jugo De Zanahoria

Carrot juice.

$6.95

Fresh Drinks (AGUAS FRESCAS)

HORCHATA

Sweet, refreshing rice and cinnamon drink. Available in medium or large sizes.

JAMAICA

Hibiscus-infused refreshing drink, available in medium or large sizes.

TAMARINDO

LIMONADA

Lemonade - Refreshing drink; choice of medium or large.

Mexican Bottle SODA (BOTELLA MEXICANA)

Water (Agua Botella)

Bottled water, a refreshing and essential drink. Please make sure you have a bottle opener before ordering this item.

$2.49

JARRITOS

Mexican soda options include Mandarin, Tamarind, Lime, Pineapple, Fruit Punch, Grapefruit, and Guava flavors.

$3.95

TOPO-CHICO

Mineral water.

$3.95

Sidral Mundet

Apple soda.

$3.95

COCA-COLA Mexicana

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$3.95

Sangria Señorial

Sangría señorial is Mexico's original sangría flavored soft drink.

$3.95

Can Soda (LATA)

Ginger Ale

Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.

$1.95

Manzanita Sol

Manzanita sol is a brand of apple-flavored soft drink. "Manzanita Sol" is Spanish for "little apple sun".

$1.95

Coca Cola (Lata)

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$1.95

Zero Coca Cola

The same great taste but with zero calories.

$1.95

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

$1.95

Sprite (Lata)

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$1.95

Pepsi (Lata)

A carbonated soft drink typically enjoyed for its refreshing and bubbly character.

$1.95

Crush - ORANGE

Refreshing orange soda with a delightful burst of citrus flavor.

$1.95

Dr. Pepper

Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.

$1.95

Good-O Kola Champagne

Kola flavored soda, typically sweet with a hint of bubblegum or banana, popular in Latin American cuisine.

$2.95

7 Up

Crisp, refreshing lemon-lime carbonated drink for a rejuvenating burst of flavor.

$1.95

Zero 7 Up

A refreshing lemon-lime flavored soda with zero sugar, typically enjoyed for its crisp and clean taste.

$1.95

Squirt (Lata)

Caffeine-free, grapefruit-flavored, carbonated soft drink in a can.

$1.95

Crush - GRAPE - UVA

Crush grape soda typically includes a sweet, fruity grape flavor in a can.

$1.95

Breakfast (DESAYUNOS)

Huevos Con NOPALES

Cactus with scrambled eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Huevos Con RAJAS

Poblano slices with scrambled eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Huevos ALBAÑIL

Bricklayer eggs. The eggs are scrambled and mixed with salsa, and cooked together so the salsa fuses with the eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Huevos RANCHEROS

(3) eggs on ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Huevos A LA MEXICANA

Mexican style scrambled eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Huevos Con JAMON

Ham with scrambled eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Huevos Con CHORIZO

Mexican sausage with scrambled eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Chilaquiles (ROJOS) Con 2 Huevos

Corn tortilla chips simmered in homemade red sauce and (2) eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Chilaquiles (VERDES) Con 2 Huevos

Corn tortilla chips simmered in homemade green sauce and (2) eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Chilaquiles (RANCHEROS) Con 2 Huevos

Corn tortilla chips simmered in homemade ranchero sauce and (2) eggs. Served with rice, beans, salad and avocado.

$9.95

Appetizers (ANTOJITOS)

Quesadilla Regular

(Con Carne) With Your Choice Of Meat. Corn Tortilla filled with cheese heated to the melting point. With onion and cilantro.

$3.95

Quesadilla Regular (PLAIN)

Corn Tortilla filled with cheese heated to the melting point.

$2.49

TOSTADAS

Served with your choice. With beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, chihuahua and cotija cheese.

$6.49

TOSTADA CEVICHE DE CAMARON

Shrimp Ceviche tostada. With avocado.

$6.49

CEBOLLITAS ASADAS

Grilled onions.

$2.95

CHILES ASADOS

Grilled peppers.

$2.95

CEBOLLITAS Y CHILES ASADOS

Grilled onions and grilled peppers.

$2.95

GUACAMOLE CON CHIPS

Guacamole with corn tortilla chips.

$7.95

Chips Con Salsa Pico De Gallo

Chips with salsa pico de gallo.

$4.95

PAPAS FRITAS

French fries.

$3.95

Orden De ARROZ

Order of rice.

$3.95

Orden De FRIJOLES

Order of beans.

$3.95

Orden De ARROZ Y FRIJOLES

Order of rice and beans.

$3.95

ZANAHORIAS EN ESCABECHE

Mexican Pickled Carrots.

$1.95

SPECIAL SOUPS (CALDOS)

COCKTAIL DE CAMARON

Shrimp cocktail.

$15.95

MENUDO

Tripe soup.

$13.95

POZOLE

Chunks of pork with white hominy Soup.

$13.95

Caldo De POLLO

Chicken soup.

$12.95

Caldo De CAMARON

Shrimp soup.

$15.95

Caldo De RES

Beef soup.

$14.95

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