El Tenampa – Mexican
El Tenampa pulses with a festive energy, where the aroma of sizzling asada and the ritual of tableside guacamole preparation invite guests into a lively celebration of bold, communal flavors. Towering fiesta platters and golden corn ribs offer a shared indulgence, perfectly balanced by the briny elegance of chilled oysters and zesty shrimp that transport the palate to a sun-drenched coastal escape.
7802, West Spectrum Street, Boise, ID, 83709 https://www.eltenampaidaho.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Nachos Tenampa - $12.99: Fresh corn chips topped with beans, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, green onions, jalapeños, bell peppers, and melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fresh Table Guacamole - $12.99: Prepared right at your table Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Queso Cheese Dip - $11.99: A house recipe mixture of melted cheese. Served with fresh corn chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Asada Fries - $11.99: Choice of carnitas or al pastor & fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Quesadilla - $11.99: Tortilla, cheese, pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks - $9.99: Served with salsa or ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Four Corn Ribs - $11.99: Cotija, mayonnaise, tajin, cilantro & lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- El Tenampa Fiesta Platter - $27.99: Sampler including: chile relleno poblano, chimichanga, tamale, flauta, taco, two soft flour beef tacos, one tostada. Served with guacamole, sour cream, rice, and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Botanas
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $19.99: Fresh oysters on the half shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Camarones Malverde - $22.99: Pork chunks seasoned with green enchilada verde sauce, filled with rice & beans, topped with cream sauce, tomatoes, onions, & sour cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Ceviche - $22.99: Fresh diced shrimp cured in lemon juice and fresh spices, served with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cucumbers, & topped with sliced avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Botana - $23.99: 1/2 dozen fresh oysters on the half shell & fresh whole prawns marinated with lime juice, tomatoes, & onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Botana Mixta - $23.99: Octopus, shrimp, baby shrimp, & scallops marinated with lime juice, tomatoes, & onions, with special sauce, orange & cucumbers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
Combinations
- Three Crispy Tacos Combo - $14.99: Served with rice & refried or black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Taco and Two Enchiladas Combo - $16.99: Served with rice & refried or black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Taco, Enchilada, and Tamale Combo - $16.99: Served with rice & refried or black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Three Enchiladas Combo - $16.99: Served with rice & refried or black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Two Enchiladas Combo - $13.99: Served with rice & refried or black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chimichanga Combo - $13.99: Served with rice & refried or black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Soup and Salad
- Menudo Soup - $17.99: Tender beef tripe simmered in a rich red Chile broth. Served with hominy, onions, cilantro, lime & warm tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Pork Pozole Soup - $17.99: Tender pork simmered with hominy in a savory broth. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $11.99: Shredded chicken with chopped vegetables topped with tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Taco Salad - $13.99: Choice of picadillo, ground beef, or grilled chicken or steak, served with lettuce, cheese, onions, tomatoes & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Tacos
- Street Tacos - $16.99: Three tacos on soft corn tortillas with choice of meat (al pastor, carne asada, tongue), onion, cilantro, queso fresco. Served with rice, beans & avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Quesabirria Tacos - $16.99: Three tacos on soft corn tortillas with melted cheese, birria, onions & cilantro. Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fish Tacos - $21.99: Three soft corn tortillas grilled with fish, avocado, tomatoes, pico de gallo. Served with rice, cream cheese sauce & beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Ribeye Tacos - $26.99: Three ribeye tacos with cilantro, onions & lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Taquitos - $15.99: Corn tortilla filled with shredded beef or chicken, deep-fried. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, rice, & beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Burritos
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $11.99: Topped with salsa and shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Classic Burrito - $16.99: Choice of picadillo, chicken, beef, colorado, or pork covered with salsa and melted cheese, served with rice & beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Steak Burrito Tenampa - $17.99: Top sirloin strips, green peppers, mushrooms & onions. Topped with tomato, green onions, guacamole & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Macho Burrito Supreme - $23.99: Soft flour tortilla filled with choice of meat, rice & beans inside, smothered with burrito sauce, melted cheese, tomato, green onions, sour cream & guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Carne Asada - $25.99: Grilled steak served with guacamole, onions, & deep fried jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Molcajete - $34.99: Chorizo, char grilled steak, cactus, melted cheese, grilled chicken, rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Fajitas - $24.99: Grilled chicken with mushrooms, mild peppers, onions. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Arroz Con Pollo - $18.99: Boneless breast of chicken on a bed of rice covered with special sauce, tomatoes and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Camarones a La Diabla - $23.99: Spicy prawns cooked with mushrooms, onions & tomatoes in special hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries - $12.99: Tomato, onion & cheese. Served with lettuce & jalapeños on side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Egg Dishes
- Huevos Con Chorizo - $12.99: Mexican sausage blended with eggs, tomato, and green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Huevos Rancheros - $12.99: Three over easy eggs topped with mexican sauce and melted cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Side Taco - $3.49 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Side Chile Relleno - $7.99: Lightly spiced Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Side Tamale - $5.99 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Side Enchilada - $5.99: Choice of chicken, shredded beef, ground beef, or cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free