Taqueria El Jalapeño Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Taqueria El Jalapeño, where authentic Mexican flavors meet warmth and hospitality at 1318 S Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI. The restaurant serves a diverse menu that caters to every craving, from appetizers like crunchy nachos topped with fresh jalapeños to comforting lunchtime favorites like the Big Chimichanga and Tamales, both generously portioned and packed with flavor.
Don’t miss their weekend specials, featuring the savory Birria and Fried Carnitas, perfect for those seeking a hearty meal. Patrons rave about the vibrant dishes, with many highlighting the fresh ingredients and robust seasonings that create unforgettable dining experiences. The friendly atmosphere and prompt service enhance the inviting environment, making it perfect for families or casual outings.
Whether you're a taco aficionado or just in for late-night cravings, Taqueria El Jalapeño is a culinary gem worth exploring.
Lunchtime Favorites
Taco (Lunch)
Two tacos (hard or soft corn tortillas) served with rice, beans, lettuce and tomato.
Small Burrito (Lunch)
Stuffed with beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sour cream. Served with rice and beans on the side.
Tostadas (Lunch)
Two flat crisp corn tortillas covered with beans, cheese, lettuce, meat, tomato, onion, sour cream and avocado. Served with rice and beans.
Gorditas (Lunch)
Two thick, handmade tortillas stuffed with beans, cheese, sour cream and meat. Served with rice, beans, lettuce and tomatoes on the side.
Big Chimichanga (Lunch)
Deep fried flour tortilla stuffed with meat, beans, cheese and covered with sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
Tamales (Lunch)
Tender chicken wrapped in two authentic soft corn shells. Served with rice and beans.
Sampler Platter (Lunch)
One tostada, one taco and one enchilada. Your choice of beef or chicken. Mixing two meats will be an additional chaarge.
Fried Carnitas
Fried pork served with rice, beans, Pico de Gallo and tortillas.
Menudo
Cow soup served with tortillas, onions, cilantro, oregano and lime on side.
Pozole
A thick stew-like soup with pork, homin and mild chili peppers. Served with lettuce, lime and tostadas on the side.
Birria (Seca)
A spicy Mexican stew made with beef, peppers, rice, beans and tortillas.
Birria (Caldo)
Beef soup served with tortillas. cilantro, onions & lime.
Saturday & Sunday Specials
Appetizers
Cheese Fries
Thick cut fries smothered with our special cheese sauce.
Cheese Dip
Bean Dip
Nachos And Cheese & Jalapenos
Pico De Gallo
Guacamole
Chips And Salsa
Fresh homemade tortilla chips and salsa.
Milanesa
Traditional fillet of beef steak breaded and fried. Served with lettuce, tomato, rice, beans and corn tortillas.
Mojarra Frita
Traditional whole fried fish served with lettuce, tomatoes, corn tortillas and french fries.
Tostadas De Ceviche (1 Piece)
Chopped shrimp with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and cocktail sauce, served on a flat hard tortilla.
Flautas
Three rolled corn tortillas deep fried and stuffed with meat. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, cheese and served with rice and beans.
Molcajete El Jalapeno
Pork, steak, chicken, shrimp and chorizo grilled with Mexican onions and nopal cactus marinated in green sauce, covered with cheese. Served in a traditional molcajete stone grinding bowl accompanied with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato and tortillas.
Siete Mares
Mexican sea soup with seafood broth, fresh vegetables, potatoes and carrots. Contains squid, octopus, mussels or clams, imitation crab, fish, shrimp.
Filete Enpanizado
Breaded fish filet served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, and tortillas.
Carne Asada
Grilled tender skirt steak with grilled onions, cilantro, cactus and jalapenos. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato and tortillas.
Chimichangas
Two deep fried flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese and meat, covered with sour cream and served with rice, beans, lettuce and tomatoes.
Enchiladas
Three rolled tortillas with choice of meat, topped with mild red sauce, cheese and sour cream. Served with rice, beans, lettuce and tomatoes.
Caldo De Camaron
Shrimp soup consisting of potatoes, carrots, jalapenos and chipotle sauce in a tomato base. Tortillas, onions, cilantro and limes served on the side.
Cocktail De Camaron
Shrimp cocktail with onions, cilantro, avocado, tomato, lime, ketchup and hot salsa.
Steak Fajitas
Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and tortillas.
Chicken Fajita
Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and tortillas.
Combination Fajita (Steak & Chicken)
Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and tortillas.
Shrimp Fajita
Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and tortillas.
3 Meats Fajita
Steak, chicken and shrimp. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and tortillas.
4 Meats Fajita
Steak, chicken, shrimp and sausage. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and tortillas.
Authentic Mexican Dishes
Burritos
Burrito - Small
Flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat, beans, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Burrito California
Large flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, sour cream and fries (inside).
Suizo Burrito
Large flour tortilla stuffed with meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, onions and tomatoes and topped with our special cheese sauce, sour cream and sliced avocado.
Huarache
Large oval-shaped tortilla topped with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, sour cream and meat.
Nachos
Fresh homemade nachos with your choice of meat, our special shredded cheese, jalapenos, cheese sauce, beans, lettuce, sour cream, onions, tomatoes and avocados.
Big Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream and choice of meat.
Tortas (Mexican Sandwich)
Steak, chicken, pork, ham, Mexican sausage, shredded pork or combination, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, cheese, beans, jalapenos, sour cream and mayo.
Taco Salad
Crispy flour tortilla filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, rice, beans and shredded cheese with chipotle ranch dressing on the side. Served with your choice of steak, chicken, beef or pork.
Carne Asada Taco
Chopped steak.
Pollo Taco
Shredded chicken.
Picadillo Taco
Mexican ground beef.
Pastor Taco
Spicy pork marinated with fried onions.
Lomo Taco
Shredded pork with fried onions.
Combination Taco
Steak and pork.
Camaron Taco
Shrimp.
Higado Encebollado Taco
Liver with grilled onions.
Tripa Taco
Beef intestines.
Tripa Dorada
Beef intestines.
Pescado Taco
Fish taco.
Chorizo Taco
Mexican sausage.
Lengua Taco
Beef tongue.
Buche Taco
Pork stomach.
Campechanos Taco
Steak and chorizo. Make it flour tortilla for an additional cost.
Suadero Taco
Rose meat.
Cabeza
Head Beef.
Tacos
Sides
Tortillas - Corn
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Sour Cream
Rice And Beans
Cebollitas (Green Onion)
2 Chiles Azados (Grilled Jalapenos)
Nopales (Cactus)
Tamale Ala Carte
Stuffed with chicken.
Enchilada Ala Carte
Chimichanga Ala Carte
Tostadas Ala Carte
A flat, crisp corn tortilla with meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream
Gorditas Ala Carte
Thick, round corn tortillas stuffed with beans, cheese, sour cream and choice of meat. Served with lettuce and tomato on the side.
Sope
Thick hand-made pastry fried masa, topped with your choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour crea.
Ala Carte
Kids Menu
Kid's Taco
Choice of chicken or beef. Served with rice and beans.
Kid's Quesadilla (1)
Stuffed with cheese and served with rice and beans.
Kid's Chicken Nuggets (5 Pieces)
Served with thick-cut fries.
Kid's Shredded Chicken Rice And Beans
Flan
Mexican style custard.
Fried Ice Cream
A breaded scoop of ice cream quickly deep fried, with a warm crispy shell and cold ice cream in the middle.
Churros
Two deep fried dough pastries coated in cinnamon-sugar.
Sopapilla
A fried flour tortilla coated with cinnamon, sugar and honey.
Desserts
Beverages
Soft Drink
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Mexican Sodas
Jarritos.
Mineral Water
Bottled Coke
Boing
Strawberry Juice
Mango Juice
Lime Juice
Aguas Frescas
Horchata - 20 Oz
Made fresh. Rice, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.