El Chingon – Mexican
This high-energy destination pulses with a bold, rebellious spirit, where the air is thick with the smoky aroma of sizzling carne asada and bubbling queso ahumado. Diners dive into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, from the zesty brightness of ceviche tostadas to the indulgent, cheese-laden heights of birria pizza and loaded nachos libres.
560, 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101 +16195011919 https://elchingon.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, alkaline, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- El Chingon Guacamole - $12: Freshly made guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Ahumado - $6: Melted applewood, pepper jack, and harvest melt cheeses, topped with pico de gallo, chile poblano and sprinkled with queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rolled Tacos - $5: Shredded lettuce, Chingon cheese blend, Mexican citrus cream, avocado cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, cotija cheese. Choice of shredded beef or shredded chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Libres - $6: Queso Ahumado, Mexican citrus cream, jalapeño, avocado cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, over fresh fried tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote a la Linea - $4: Fire roasted corn smothered with mayo, butter, and Mexican citrus cream, topped with cotija, Valentina hot sauce, butter, and tajin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Tostada - $12: Shrimp, cilantro, red onion, pico de gallo, avocado and lime Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Birria Pizza - $25: Slow-braised beef birria, mozzarella cheese, onions and cilantro in between two 12 inch flour tortillas. Topped with avocado crema and served with a side of consome Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $22: Grilled Angus skirt steak, guacamole, chiles toreados, onions and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta with Fries - $10: Choice of Birria, Asada, or Pastor. Served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Plate - $15: Choice of any three tacos served with a side of rice, refried beans, grilled onions and a chile toreado Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Margarita - $3: Jose Cuervo tradicional, lime, agave
- House Michelada - $3: House recipe michelada Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Paleta Shot - $5: Coconut rum with tajin rim
- Paleta Drink - $8: Coconut rum with tajin rim
- Draft Beer - $1: Dos XX, Coors Light, Miller Lite, or Michelob
- Pancho Villa - $12: Cazadores tequila, fresh lime, salt, choice of Jarritos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Churros - $9: Fried dough coated with cinnamon and sugar. Served with cinnamon ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fried Ice Cream - $8: Vanilla ice cream, buñuelo crumb, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Choco Taco - $10: Brown sugar cinnamon ice cream inside a folded waffle cone, milk chocolate coating and toasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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