El Taco Rico Menu

12017 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, United States
$$$ Mexican restaurant
(696 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to El Taco Rico, a hidden gem nestled in Norwalk, California, where authentic Mexican flavors flourish. This charming restaurant offers an inviting menu that features everything from hearty burritos to delightful sopes and traditional tamales.

  • Burritos: The standout is their Wet Burrito, generously filled with your choice of perfectly marinated meat, beans, and vibrant sauces, all for just US$16.00.
  • Combination Plates: Feast on the Enchilada, Chile Relleno & Taco for a delightful trio of tastes, served with rice and beans, priced at US$17.00.
  • Sopes: The Sope Con Carne is a must-try, balancing flavors with beans, meat, and fresh toppings at just US$6.00.

Although some diners crave a bit more seasoning, the overall vibe of the restaurant embodies warmth and authenticity, making it a worthwhile stop for every Mexican food lover.

Breakfast Plates

  • Huevos Rancheros

    Served with rice, & beans & tortilla

    US$12.50
  • Chilaquiles Con Huevo & Chicken

    Chilaquiles are served with grilled chicken and 2 eggs. No rice and beans.

    US$14.90
  • Just Chilaquiles Plate

    Corn tortillas, salsa-soaked, topped with eggs, crema, and cheese. No side - no rice/beans/eggs.

    US$10.00
  • Huevos Ala Mexicana

    Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$12.50
  • Chorizo Con Huevo

    Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$12.50
  • Chilaquiles Con Carne Asada & Huevo

    Chilaquiles are served with carne asada and 2 eggs. No rice and beans.

    US$15.90
  • Chilaquiles Con Huevo & Beans

    Chilaquiles are served with 2 eggs and beans.

    US$13.00
  • Machaca Con Huevo

    Served with rice, beans and corn or flour tortillas.

    US$14.00
  • Jamon Con Huevo

    Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$12.50

Seafood Plates

  • Camarones Rancheros

    Shrimp cooked in fresh tomatoes, onions and bell peppers

    US$17.00
  • Filete De Pescado Ranchero

    Red snapper cooked in fresh tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

    US$17.00
  • Camarones Empanizados

    Breaded Shrimp served with rice, beans, and tortillas

    US$18.00
  • Filete De Pescado A La Plancha

    Grilled fish filete served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Camaron Y Filete

    Fish filet and shrimp marinated with touch of garlic. Served with rice and beans.

    US$19.00
  • Camarones A La Plancha

    Shrimp on grill

    US$17.00
  • Filete Empanizado

    Breaded fish filete served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

    US$18.00
  • Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

    Shrimp marinated with a touch of garlic

    US$17.00
  • Filete De Pescado Al Mojo De Ajo

    Fried filled with a touch of garlic

    US$17.00
  • Camarones A La Diabla
    US$17.00

Appetizers

  • Cheese Nachos (NO Meat)

    Chips covered with beans and melted monterey jack cheese.

    US$12.00
  • Nacho Cheese Fries (NO Meat)

    French fries covered with beans and moterey jack cheese.

    US$14.50
  • Nacho Meat Fries

    French fries covered with beans, your choice of meat, and moterey jack cheese.

    US$16.00
  • Nachos With Meat

    Chips covered with beans, your choice of meat, and moterey jack cheese.

    US$14.00

Lunch Special

  • One Taco Special

    1 hard or soft taco served with rice and beans.

    US$9.75
  • One Sope Special

    1 sope served with rice and beans.

    US$9.75
  • One Enchilada Special

    1 enchilada served with rice and beans.

    US$9.75

Sides

  • Medium Salsa
    US$7.25
  • Small Beans
    US$5.00
  • Medium Bag Of Chips
    US$7.00
  • Small Salsa
    US$6.25
  • Large Guacamole
    US$5.50
  • Large Bag Of Chips
    US$8.00
  • Small Rice
    US$5.00
  • Large Salsa
    US$8.25
  • Side Of Chile Toreados

    Three roasted serrano chiles.

    US$1.50
  • Large Rice
    US$10.00
  • Small Sour Cream
    US$3.00
  • Small Bag Of Chips
    US$5.00
  • Large Beans
    US$10.00
  • Small Guacamole
    US$3.00

Quesadillas

  • Cheese Quesadilla
    US$10.00
  • Meat Quesadilla
    US$13.00

Mexican Plates

  • Carne Asada Plate

    Carne Asada served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Pollo Plate

    Grilled chicken served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Barbacoa Plate

    Barbacoa served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Chile Verde Plate

    Chile Verde served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Milanesa Pollo Plate

    Milanesa de Pollo served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Al Pastor Plate

    Al Pastor served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Carnitas Plate

    Carnitas served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Milanesa Plate

    Milanesa served with rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas.

    US$17.00

Burritos

  • Burrito

    Our burritos consist of your choice of meat with beans, onion, cilantro, and salsa inside.

    US$12.00
  • Wet Burrito Plate

    Wet Burrito topped with guacamole and served with rice and beans.

    US$16.00
  • Bean & Cheese Burrito

    Burrito that consist of only beans and cheese. No meat.

    US$7.35
  • Wet Burrito

    Our wet burritos consist of your choice of meat with beans, onion, cilantro, and salsa inside. They are topped with salsa and cheese.

    US$13.00
  • All Meat Wet Burrito

    Our All-Meat Burrito consists of your choice of meat with onion, cilantro, and salsa inside. No beans inside.

    US$14.50
  • All Meat Burrito

    All-Meat Burrito consists of your choice of meat with onion, cilantro, and salsa inside. No beans inside.

    US$13.00
  • All Meat Wet Burrito Plate

    All-Meat Wet Burrito Plate topped with guacamole and served with rice and beans.

    US$17.00

Ala Carte Items

  • Hamburger
    US$5.75
  • Taquitos Ala Carta
    US$7.00
  • Hard Taco Ala Carta
    US$4.00
  • French Fries
    US$3.95
  • Tostada
    US$9.00
  • Flautas Ala Carta
    US$8.00
  • Cheeseburger
    US$6.75
  • Enchilada Ala Carta
    US$4.00

Beverages

  • Raspberry Iced Tea
    US$4.50
  • Root Beer
    US$4.00
  • Sprite

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

    US$4.00
  • Tamarindo
    US$4.50
  • Jamaica
    US$4.50
  • Hi-C Lemon

    Explosive fruit flavors and 100% of the vitamin C your body needs.

    US$4.00
  • Orange Fanta
    US$4.00
  • Diet Coke

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

    US$4.00
  • Pina Colada Whip

    Small

    US$3.50
  • Orange Bang Whip
    US$4.50
  • Coke

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

    US$4.00
  • Horchata
    US$4.50

Tacos

  • 3 Taco Special

    3 Soft Tacos served with rice and beans.

    US$14.15
  • Taco Salad
    US$13.55
  • Soft Taco
    US$4.00

Seafood Soups

  • Coctel De Camarones

    Shrimp coktail

    US$14.00
  • Caldo De Camarones
    US$18.00

Tortas

  • Tortas Ahogadas
    US$12.00
  • Torta De Carne
    US$12.00
  • Torta De Milanesa
    US$12.00
  • Torta De Jamon
    US$12.00

Main Plates

  • Chicharron Plate

    Chicharron served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Milanesa Plate

    Milansa served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Al Pastor Plate

    Al Pastor served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Taco Salad

    Tortilla bowl with your choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

    US$13.55
  • Barbacoa Plate

    Barbacoa served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Carne Asada Plate

    Carne Asada served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Chimichanga Plate

    Chimichanga topped with sour cream and guacamole and served with a side of rice and beans.

    US$17.75
  • Wet Burrito Plate

    Wet burrito with your choice of meat, beans onion, and cilantro covered with enchilada sauce and melted cheese topped with guacamole served with a side of rice and beans.

    US$16.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad

    Our chicken Caesar salad consists of green romaine lettuce with tomato and croutons mixed with Caesar dressing and topped with our grilled chicken and sliced avocado.

    US$14.00
  • Enchiladas Rancheras Plate

    Two Enchiladas topped with green sauce and cheese served with rice, beans, guacamole, and sour cream.

    US$13.50
  • El Taco Rico Plate

    Marinated skirt beef or chicken, cooked with fresh tomatoes bell pepper, onion and serranos served with rice, beans and tortillas

    US$18.00
  • Steak Ranchero Plate

    Carne asada tossed with bell pepper, tomato, and onion and served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$18.00
  • Chile Verde Plate

    Chile Verde served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Carnitas Plate

    Carnitas served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00
  • Taquitos Plate

    With rice, beans & guacamole

    US$12.00
  • Flautas Combo

    Rolled flour tortilla topped with sour cream and guacamole. Served along with rice and beans.

    US$13.00
  • Pollo Plate

    Grilled chicken served with rice, beans and tortillas.

    US$17.00

El Taco Rico Combination

  • 3. Enchilada & Chile Relleno

    1 Enchilada and 1 Chile Relleno served with rice and beans.

    US$14.00
  • 6. Two Tamales

    2 Tamales covered with enchilada sauce and melted cheese served with rice and beans.

    US$13.00
  • 10. Enchilada, Chile Relleno & Taco

    1 Enchilada, 1 Chile Relleno, and 1 Taco served with beans and rice.

    US$17.00
  • 7. Tamales & Enchilada

    1 Tamale and 1 Enchilada served with rice and beans.

    US$13.00
  • 2. Two Enchiladas Combo

    2 Enchiladas served with rice and beans.

    US$13.00
  • 5. Tamale & Taco

    1 Tamale and 1 Taco served with rice and beans.

    US$13.00
  • 4. Two Hard Tacos

    2 Hard Tacos served with rice and beans.

    US$13.00
  • 11. Taquitos & Enchilada

    Taquitos and 1 Enchilada served with rice and beans.

    US$16.00
  • 1. Enchilada & Taco Combo

    1 Enchilada and 1 Taco served with rice and beans.

    US$13.00
  • 8. Chile Relleno & Taco

    1 Chile Relleno and 1 Taco served with rice and beans.

    US$14.00
  • 9. Chile Relleno & Tamale

    1 Chile Relleno and 1 Tamale served with rice and beans.

    US$14.00

Breakfast Burritos

  • Breakfast Burritos
    US$10.75

Sopes

  • Sope Con Carne

    Sope with beans, your choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

    US$6.00
  • 2 Sope Plate

    Two Sopes served with rice and beans

    US$13.50