El Cortijo – Spanish
El Cortijo captures the vibrant energy of a sun-drenched cantina, where the zesty aroma of fresh lime and the rhythmic crunch of hand-pressed chips set the stage for a spirited, communal feast. Tables overflow with bubbling crocks of molten queso fundido and golden, crispy tostones, while hearty burritos and savory taquitos offer a soulful celebration of bold, traditional flavors. This lively neighborhood haunt invites guests to linger over shared plates and vibrant salsas, making every meal feel like a festive escape.
189, Bank Street, Burlington, VT, 05401 +18024971668 https://www.cortijovt.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Chips & Salsa - $5: Salsa Roja & housemade chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Queso Fundido & Chips - $6: Melted cheese dip with housemade chips
- Guac & Chips - $9: Guacamole and housemade chips
- Tostones & Chipotle Crema - $8: Fried plantains with chipotle cream
- Nachos - $18: queso fundido, black beans, salsa taquera, scallions, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, cilantro
- Papas Fritas - $14: seasoned french fries, queso fundido
- Ensalada - $14: greens, scallions, radishes, tortilla strips, shredded cabbage, sweet potatoes, pepitas, citrus dressing
- Taquitos - $12: fried rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken, cheese & refried beans; aji amarillo crema drizzle, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Quesadilla - $8: salsa roja & sour cream on the side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Burrito - $12: All Souls flour tortilla stuffed with rice, black beans, queso fresco, salsa taquera, cilantro & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Wet Burrito - $16: burrito topped with enchilada sauce & cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rice & Black Bean Bowl - $17: black beans, rice, sweet potatoes, guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, queso fresco, cilantro & onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Refried Bean Enchilada - $18: enchilada sauce, cheese, chipotle crema, side of Spanish rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Enchilada - $26: enchilada sauce, cheese, chipotle crema, side of Spanish rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Carnitas Tostadas - $24: crispy corn tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded pork shoulder, curtido, chipotle crema, queso fresco, scallion & cilantro, side of Spanish rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Tostadas - $22: crispy corn tortillas topped with plantains, fried shrimp, pineapple, tequila-lime crema, curtido, scallion & cilantro, side of Spanish rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Plantain Tostadas - $20: crispy tortillas, fried plantains, refried beans, salsa roja, curtido, cotija cheese, cilantro, scallions, side of Spanish rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Solo Taco - $5.5: Single taco choice Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Two Taco Plate - $18: Two soft corn tortillas, served with choice of two sides: rice, black beans, refried beans or dressed green salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Three Taco Plate - $22: Three soft corn tortillas, served with choice of two sides: rice, black beans, refried beans or dressed green salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Diner Plate #1 - $8: two eggs any style, roasted potatoes, choice of toast, tostones, or tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Diner Plate #2 - $12: two eggs any style, black beans, salsa roja, guacamole, choice of toast, tostones, or tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Pancakes - $8: fluffy rice flour pancakes with real Vermont maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Huevos Quesadilla - $12: scrambled eggs, salsa taquera, cheese, side of salsa roja & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chilaquiles - $14: tortilla chips, warm salsa verde, cheese, pickled jalapeños, two sunny side up eggs, cilantro & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Huevos Divorciados - $16: sunny side up eggs, guajillo & verde salsas, cheese, roasted potatoes, choice of tortillas or tostones Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Huevos Rancheros - $20: sunny side up eggs, carnitas, black beans, guacamole, salsa taquera, roasted potatoes, choice of tortillas or tostones Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Burrito - $14: flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, salsa taquera, cheese, sour cream, cilantro & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- American Torta - $6: two eggs, caramelized onions, cheese on pressed sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bacon & Egg Torta - $10: two eggs, caramelized onions, bacon, cheese on pressed sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Margarita - $13: tequila blanco, citrus, triple sec
- Flavored Margarita - $14.5: house margarita with choice of passion fruit, coconut, blood orange, or mango
- Frozen Margarita - $14: Monthly rotating flavor
- Daybreak Margarita - $14.5: tequila, pineapple, passion fruit, citrus, habanero tincture
- Smoke Show Margarita - $14.5: mezcal, citrus, triple sec
- Paloma - $13: tequila blanco, grapefruit, lime, agave, seltzer
- Maple Mezcal Old Fashioned - $14.5: mezcal, maple syrup, bitters
- Brownie - $6: spicy chocolate sauce
- Bunuelos - $8: fried dough with dulce de leche