Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 – Mexican
This lively neighborhood grill hums with the comforting sizzle of the flat-top, where the aroma of spicy green chilaquiles and toasted tortillas invites guests to linger over a robust morning meal. The kitchen masterfully bridges the gap between hearty Mexican staples and classic American breakfast, serving up everything from overstuffed burritos packed with savory fillings to golden, strawberry-topped French toast. It is a vibrant, unpretentious sanctuary for those seeking a soulful start to the day fueled by bold flavors and generous, home-style portions.
1420, North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, TX, 76710 +12547760011 https://mexicano9waco.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-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, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Dairy-Free at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Papas Rancheras, 3 Slices Bacon and Caldo de Camaron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Papas Rancheras, 3 Slices Bacon and Caldo de Camaron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry French Toast Plate, Flan and Papas Rancheras. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Denver Omelette, Caldo de Camaron and Salmon & Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Denver Omelette and Caldo de Camaron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Denver Omelette, Caldo de Camaron and The Queso Compuesto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Papas Rancheras, Guacamole Live and Nopalitos Mex. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 in Waco has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry French Toast Plate, Flan and Papas Rancheras. 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 Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Molcajete | 51.9 g | 85 g |
| Green Chicken Chilaquiles | 67.1 g | 65.3 g |
| Asada Fries | 56.6 g | 51 g |
| El Tampiqueno | 66 g | 39.9 g |
| Salmon & Shrimp | 54.7 g | 38.3 g |
| Enchiladas Rojas | 64.2 g | 36.4 g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Churros | 33.5 g | 31.6 g |
| Breakfast Tacos | 88 g | 29.8 g |
| The French Toast Plate | 57.4 g | 28.4 g |
| Caldo de Camaron | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Denver Omelette | 3 g | 21.9 g |
| The Queso Compuesto | 19.5 g | 10.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Burritos & Tacos
- Burrito with Everything - $6.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Tacos - $2.55: Choice of Chorizo & Egg, Potato & Egg, Ham & Egg, Bacon & Egg, Beans & Egg, Cactus & Egg, or Sausage & Egg Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burritos - $5.99: Choice of Chorizo & Egg, Potato & Egg, Ham & Egg, Bacon & Egg, Beans & Egg, Cactus & Egg, or Sausage & Egg Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Plates
- Strawberry French Toast Plate - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The French Toast Plate - $9.99: 2 eggs, 4 pieces of French toast, 2 slices of bacon, glazed sugar Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Denver Omelette - $9.99: Ham, bell pepper, and cheese. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $12.99: Tenderized steak, two eggs any style, beans, potatoes, and tortillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big Pancake Plate - $10.99: 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 pancakes, 1 hashbrown Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Green Chicken Chilaquiles - $10.99: Crispy corn tortilla, tomatillo sauce, chicken fajita, bacon, beans, potatoes, sour cream, onions, and queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Migas - $8.99: Diced corn tortillas, eggs, ranchero sauce, American cheese, beans, potatoes, and bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Mixed Sampler - $12.99: Wings, quesaditos, flautas, and breaded shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Live - $9.99: Freshly prepared guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Queso Compuesto - $10.99: Chile con queso with ground beef, pico de gallo and guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquite - $5.99: Corn in a cup, mayo, Mexican sour cream, queso fresco, and tajin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Fries - $10.99: French fries, melted cheese, bacon bits, beef fajita, sour cream, and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Pozole - $9.99: Traditional Mexican soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo de Res - $11.99: Beef stew Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo de Camaron - $12.99: Shrimp soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- El Tampiqueno - $14.99: Red cheese enchilada, marinated steak fajita, rice, beans, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $15.99: Marinated steak fajita, grilled onions, grilled cactus, ranchero sauce, rice, and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Rojas - $10.99: 3 ground beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas, Mexican gravy, melted cheddar, rice, and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $14.99: Beef or chicken filled, topped with gravy and chile con queso, served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Molcajete - $24.99: Shrimp, beef, and chicken mixed with nopalitos, onions, bell peppers, ranchero sauce, and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Lupita's Hand-Breaded Shrimp - $14.99: 10 breaded shrimp, rice, salad, French fries, and sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon & Shrimp - $17.99: Atlantic salmon, 4 jumbo shrimp, sautéed vegetables, rice, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper Fillet - $18.99: Grilled huachinango, salted onions, bell peppers, rice, and vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- 3 Slices Bacon - $4.25 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Papas Rancheras - $5.5: Potatoes cooked with onion, tomato, and jalapeno Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Nopalitos Mex - $4.99: Tender cactus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cinnamon Sugar Churros - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Flan - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
- Is Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Papas Rancheras, 3 Slices Bacon and Caldo de Camaron.
- What can I eat at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 on a dairy-free diet?
- Papas Rancheras, 3 Slices Bacon and Caldo de Camaron carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Papas Rancheras and Guacamole Live.
- Is Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9 gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9?
- Super Molcajete, at roughly 85g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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