GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN – Mexican
South Tamiami Trail, full bar, indoor and outdoor tables, and a Tex-Mex menu the family carried down from their original Midwest dining room when they opened here in 2013. Nachos are the house handshake: crisp tortilla chips under refried beans, ground beef or chicken and mild Colby and Monterey Jack, then lettuce, tomato, onion and hot jalapenos piled on. From there it runs to tacos, entrees, salads, and daily and dinner specials, with a short American-style list for whoever at the table didn't vote for Mexican. Unpretentious, family-run, still doing it their way.
7253 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL, 34231 941-923-3688 https://elchapulin.net/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
Dairy-Free at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Taco, Tamale Plate and Alamo Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Huevos Rancheros, Classic Taco and Special Wet Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Taco and Fajitas (Shrimp or Mahi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pico de Gallo (Side). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pico de Gallo (Side). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Taco, Pico de Gallo (Side) and Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Huevos Rancheros, Classic Taco and Pico de Gallo (Side). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN in Sarasota has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Taco, Combination Plate and Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Special Wet Burrito | 70.6 g | 45.9 g |
| Barbacoa Taco | 15.1 g | 38.9 g |
| Shrimp Taco | 18.2 g | 29.9 g |
| Burrito Plate | 13.9 g | 29.6 g |
| Classic Taco | 8.2 g | 27.4 g |
| Taco Salad (Small) | 27.1 g | 23.9 g |
| Taco Salad (Large) | 27.1 g | 23.9 g |
| Taco Plate | 88.1 g | 23.5 g |
| Combination Plate | 27.3 g | 22.6 g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 58.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Enchilada Plate | 91.6 g | 15.3 g |
| Chorizo with Eggs | 37.1 g | 15.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Spicy Queso - $5: Yellow quesos, jalapeño and green bell pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Signature Green Cheese Sauce - $5: Yellow quesos
- Guacamole (Side) - $6.25: Homemade recipe, perfectly seasoned, set in a bed of lettuce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Guacamole (Large) - $8.25: Homemade recipe, perfectly seasoned, set in a bed of lettuce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- El Chaputizer (Small) - $9: Queso and Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- El Chaputizer (Large) - $12: Queso and Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chips & Salsa - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pico de Gallo (Side) - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Mozzarella Stick - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Salads
- Taco Salad (Small) - $7.25: Seasoned ground beef, beans or chicken, lettuce, Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, tomatoes Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Taco Salad (Large) - $8.25: Seasoned ground beef, beans or chicken, lettuce, Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Main Courses
- Chimichanga - $12: Flour tortilla with choice of meat, deep fried, topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Combination Plate - $15: One Burrito, one Enchilada, one taco, one Chalupa. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Burrito Plate - $13.25: Two Burritos with sauce, one Taco. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Taco Plate - $10: Two tacos served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Enchilada Plate - $10.75: Two enchiladas with sauce, served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Tamale Plate - $12: Two homemade tamales (Pork or Chicken) with sauce, served with rice and beans.
- Alamo Plate - $10.75: Gravied cubed beef or pork, served with rice and beans.
- Flauta Plate - $12.5: Three chicken Flautas with guacamole, rice and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Chorizo with Eggs - $12: Seasoned ground pork scrambled with eggs, beans, home fried potatoes.
- Huevos Rancheros - $12: Two eggs over easy smothered in Ranchero sauce, beans, home fried potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Special Wet Burrito - $12.5: Large flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, onions, choice of meat, smothered in sauce and cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fajitas (Chicken or Steak) - $15.75: Sauteed with green peppers, onions, tomatoes. Served with lettuce, cheese and tortillas. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Fajitas (Shrimp or Mahi) - $18: Sauteed with green peppers, onions, tomatoes. Served with lettuce, cheese and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Classic Taco - $2.6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Deluxe Taco - $3.1 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbacoa Taco - $3.65 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $3.9 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $3.9 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sour Cream - $0.5 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Jalapeños - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Side Sauces - $1.5 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Salsa - $1.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
- Is GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Taco, Tamale Plate and Alamo Plate.
- What can I eat at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN on a dairy-free diet?
- Classic Taco, Tamale Plate and Alamo Plate carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Classic Taco and Pico de Gallo (Side).
- What is the highest-protein dish at GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN?
- Special Wet Burrito, at roughly 45.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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