El Chaparrito Taqueria – Mexican
The air at El Chaparrito Taqueria is thick with the savory aroma of slow-simmered barbacoa and the rhythmic press of fresh masa hitting the griddle. Diners dive into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, from the crisp, golden sear of tripa and tender lengua to the melty, cheese-laden indulgence of gringas and citrus-bright shrimp sopes. It is a lively sanctuary of authentic street food where every bite of a hand-stretched taco or crunchy tostada feels like a soulful celebration of traditional craftsmanship.
Larkspur Drive https://www.elchaparritotaqueria.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, low-fat, pescatarian, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, low-cholesterol, atkins, tlc, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, renal, carnivore, aip, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the approachable atmosphere at El, frequently highlighting it as a reliable destination for a casual meal. Reviewers find the experience straightforward and unpretentious, noting that the setting provides a decent
Menu
Tacos & Tostadas
- Taco - $3.25: Choice of meat, cilantro, onion, pinto beans and salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Specialty Taco (Tripa, Lengua, Cabeza) - $3.75: Choice of tripe, tongue, or head meat, cilantro, onion, pinto beans and salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gringas - $6.5: Choice of meat seared on the grill, melted cheese, side salad, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, grilled onion, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Gringas - $7.5: Shrimp or fish, melted cheese, side salad, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, grilled onion, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sopes - $4.5: Choice of meat, beans, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Sopes - $5.5: Shrimp or fish, beans, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco de Barbacoa - $3.25: Marinated beef, cilantro, onion, beans, and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Taco - $4.25: Topped with cilantro, onion, beans, lettuce, cheese & salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Taco - $3.25: Rice, beans, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese & salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas - $5.5: Choice of meat or meatless, beans, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Tostadas - $6.5: Shrimp or fish, beans, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Super Burrito - $13: Choice of meat, rice, beans, cheese, onion, cilantro, sour cream and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Burrito - $12: Choice of meat, rice, beans, onion, cilantro and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burrito Shrimp or Fish - $17.99: Rice, beans, onions, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, salsa, grilled onion, tomato & jalapeño Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Shrimp or Fish Burrito - $16.25: Rice, beans, onions, cilantro, salsa, grilled onion, tomato & jalapeño Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $7: Beans and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito - $11: Rice, beans, onions, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burrito Shrimp with Steak - $19.5: Shrimp and steak, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, salsa, grilled onion, tomato & jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Shrimp Burrito with Steak - $18.99: Shrimp and steak, rice, beans, onions, cilantro & salsa, grilled onion, tomato & jalapeño Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean, Cheese & Rice Burrito - $7.5: Beans, cheese, and rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Chilaquiles Plate - $16: Tortilla chips with red or green salsa, rice, beans, onion, eggs, queso fresco & salsa, side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Style Eggs Plate - $16: Scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, jalapeno, rice, beans, salsa and tortillas, side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros Plate - $16: 3 Corn tortillas, 3 eggs, grilled onion, tomatoes and salsa, rice and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Plate - $16: Eggs with choice of ham, bacon, chorizo, cactus, potatoes or mushroom, rice, beans, tortillas, side salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $10.75: Onion, cilantro, cheese & salsa. Choice of chorizo, ham, bacon, cactus, potatoes or mushrooms Available at: breakfast, brunch
Quesadillas
- Corn Quesadilla - $6.5: Choice of meat, cheese, onion and cilantro, side salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Corn Quesadilla - $5.5: Cheese only, side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat or Veggie Flour Quesadilla - $13: Choice of meat or veggies, cheese, onion and cilantro, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Flour Quesadilla - $9: Cheese only, side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Corn Quesadilla - $8: Cheese, grilled tomato, onion and jalapeño, onion, cilantro, side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Flour Quesadilla - $16.5: Cheese, grilled tomato, onion and jalapeño, onion, cilantro, side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas & Nachos
- Torta Ahogada - $12.99: Jalisco style sandwich. Choice of carnitas or buche, beans, mild salsa, onion, spicy salsa, lime and radishes on side Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta Cubana - $14.5: Ham, bacon, chorizo, pork cheese, queso fresco, egg, lettuce, onion, tomato, mayonnaise & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $16: Choice of meat, beans, onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Nachos - $18: Shrimp or fish, beans, onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño & sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta - $12.99: Mexican sandwich on a roll. Choice of meat or ham, onion, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, cheese, sour cream & mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Nacho - $6: Cheese only Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Plates
- Flautas Plate - $17.5: Choice of grilled chicken, carnitas or steak, lettuce, cheese, onion, tomato and cream, rice and beans on side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistec Ranchero Plate - $18.5: Steak with grilled onion, tomato, jalapenos, rice, beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chiles Rellenos - $14.95: 1 Stuffed pepper with cheese, egg batter, salsa, rice, beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Plate - $17.5: Choice of meat, green or red salsa, cheese, rice, beans, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $18.5: Steak, rice, beans, tortilla, salsa, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Steak Plate - $21: Grilled shrimp and steak, rice, beans, tortilla, salsa, side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistec Encebollado Plate - $18.5: Steak with grilled onion, rice, beans, tortilla, salsa, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choice of Meat Plate - $18.5: Choice of meat served with salad, rice, beans, salsa and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Enchiladas - $15.5: Cheese only, green or red salsa, rice, beans, side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Tamales
- Carne en su Jugo - $17.5: Steak with bacon soup, marinated beef cooked in its juice Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Tamales - $3.95: Single corn tamale Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $15.5: Traditional tripe soup (Saturday Only) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales - $4.5: Single tamale with sour cream and salsa on side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $17.5: Traditional hominy soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- 7 Mares - $19.25: Seven seas seafood soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Camarones a la Plancha - $25: Roasted and seasoned shrimp appetizer Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones a la Diabla Plate - $19.5: Shrimp with onion, spicy salsa, rice, beans and tortilla, side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete de Pescado Plate - $19.5: Fish fillet, rice, beans, tortilla and salsa, side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Ranchero Plate - $19.5: Shrimp with grilled onion, tomato, jalapenos, rice, beans, tortilla and salsa, side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete Ranchero Plate - $19.5: Fish fillet with grilled onion, tomato, jalapenos, rice, beans, tortilla and salsa, side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones al Ajo Plate - $19.5: Garlic shrimp, rice, beans and tortilla, side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coctel de Camaron - $18.5: Shrimp cocktail with onion, cilantro, cucumber, avocado & tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coctel de Camaron con Pulpo - $19.99: Shrimp and octopus cocktail with onion, cilantro, cucumber, avocado & tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Taco Salad - $14.5: Choice of meat, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onion, cheese and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Taco Salad - $15.5: Shrimp or fish, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onion, cheese and sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Salad - $15.5: Choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, radishes, cheese & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $14: Lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, radishes, cheese & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad with Shrimp or Fish - $16.5: Shrimp or fish, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, radishes, cheese & sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Jericallas - $6: Guadalajara style custard made with egg, milk, sugar & cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Cheese - $2.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Cream - $2.25
- Avocado - $2.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $2.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Tortilla - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Side Flour Tortilla - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Beans - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Can Soda - $3
- Glass Bottle Soda - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Water Bottle - $1.5
- Coconut Water (Can) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Half-Liter Mexican Coke - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Horchata Large - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Horchata Small - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Coffee - $3
- Tea - $3
- Hot Chocolate - $4
- Michelada La Titi (12 oz) - $10.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Michelada La Nani (24 oz) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Michelada The Big Chaparrita (32 oz) - $25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
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