Casual outlet featuring traditional Mexican dishes, plus a veggie menu & margaritas in bright digs.
“It’s a Mexican FAMILY Restaurant…” Elias Benavidez, the founder of the El Caporal Restaurants, was frequently heard explaining to employees and customers. The first El Caporal was opened in 2004 with that mission to create a Mexican family restaurant, where good food and a comfortable welcome was for everyone. To walk into an El Caporal is to walk into your local Mexican restaurant, and it goes beyond just fajitas, tacos, and margaritas (Although we make delicious fajitas, tacos, and margaritas!).
We offer a wide variety of classic Mexican dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Our menu is inspired by our heritage; merging Latin flavors with American favorites.
Menu
Main Menu | |
Appetizers | |
Cheese Nachos | $5.75 |
Chicken or Beef | $6.75 |
Beef or Chicken & Beans | $6.75 |
Chicken Wings | $5.75 |
Cheese Sticks | $5.75 |
Stuffed Jalapeños | $5.75 |
Guacamole Dip | $3.75 |
Cheese Dip* | $3.50 |
Chori Dip* | $4.25 |
Nachos | |
Mexican Nachos Beans, chicken or beef, lettuce, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo |
$8.50 |
King Nachos Beef, chicken, beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato |
$8.50 |
Nachos El Patron Grilled chicken or steak topped with cheese sauce |
$9.25 |
Nachos Machos Grilled Steak chorizo, black beans, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato |
$11.95 |
Desserts | |
Choco Taco Taco shaped vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate |
$3.50 |
Churros A tasty Mexican pastry topped with cinnamon sugar |
$3.50 |
Sopapillas Puffy pastry pieces topped with honey and cinnamon sugar |
$3.50 |
Flan A delicious Mexican style custard served in its own syrup |
$3.75 |
Xango Creamy cheesecake wrapped in a pastry tortilla fried until flaky and golden and dusted with cinnamon sugar |
$4.50 |
Fried Ice Cream French vanilla ice cream fried, covered with crunchy coating, honey, whipped cream and chocolate syrup |
$4.75 |
Choco Chimichanga Deep fried chocolate bar wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with ice cream and cinnamon sugar |
$4.75 |
Salads | |
Guacamole Salad | $4.00 |
Crazy Salad Flour shell filled with beef, chicken, beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and tomato |
$7.75 |
Fajita Taco Salad Flour shell filled with grilled chicken or steak, beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream |
$8.50 |
Shrimp Taco Salad Flour shell filled with grilled shrimp, beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream |
$10.50 |
Chicken & Cheese Salad Two quesadillas filled with chicken and shredded cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole |
$8.50 |
Fiesta Salad Grilled chicken or beef on a bed of lettuce, carrots, tomato and shredded cheese |
$8.50 |
Veracruz Salad Grilled fish and mixed vegetables on a bed of lettuce, carrots, tomato and pico de gallo |
$9.50 |
Shrimp Salad Grilled shrimp on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and shredded cheese |
$10.50 |
Chips & Salsa To Go | |
Chips | $4.25 |
Salsa | $3.25 |
Childrens Plates | |
One Enchilada, Rice and Beans | $5.50 |
One Taco, Rice and Beans | $5.50 |
One Quesadilla and Fries | $5.50 |
Chicken Tenders and Fries | $5.50 |
Hamburgers and Fries | $5.50 |
Burrito and Rice | $5.50 |
Steak Entrees | |
Carne Guisada Mexican beef tips, cooked with special (Hot!) homemade sauce |
$10.75 |
Steak Chipotle Grilled Rib-eye steak covered with chipotle sauce |
$13.25 |
Steak Tampiqueño Grilled T-bone steak topped with delicious grilled onions |
$13.25 |
Steak El Caporal Grilled rib-eye steak topped with grilled shrimp, onions and bell peppers |
$15.50 |
Steak Ranchero Grilled rib-eye steak covered with ranchero sauce |
$13.25 |
Steak al Carbon Grilled rib-eye steak topped with grilled onions, bell pepper and mushrooms |
$13.25 |
Carne Asada Grilled sirloin. Served with beans, lettuce, guacamole and tomato |
$11.95 |
Alambre Grilled steak or chicken with onions, green peppers and tomato, topped with cheese dip. Served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$11.75 |
Chicken Entrees | |
Pollo Sammy Grilled sliced chicken, topped with broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, squash and melted cheese. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas |
$11.25 |
Pollo Yucatan Grilled chicken with grilled onion and squash topped with nacho cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$11.25 |
Pollo Adobado Grilled marinated chicken. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$11.25 |
Pollo Encebollado Grilled chicken with juicy grilled onions on top. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$11.25 |
Pollo Sabroso Grilled chicken and chorizo, topped with nacho cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$11.25 |
Pollo Chipotle Grilled chicken marinated in tasty chipotle sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$11.25 |
Arroz con Pollo Grilled chicken strips on a bed of rice, topped with nacho cheese. Served with a salad |
$11.25 |
Parrillada Grilled chicken and steak. Served with beans, rice, pico de gallo and tortillas |
$12.95 |
Parrillada del Mar Grilled chicken and steak with shrimp on the side. Served with beans, rice, pico de gallo and tortillas |
$15.95 |
Fajita Entrees | |
Fajita Ranchera Tender slices of beef and chicken with bell peppers and onions, covered with shredded cheese |
$12.95 |
Fajitas (chicken) Tender grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions and tomato |
$12.95 |
Fajitas (steak) Tender grilled steak with bell peppers, onions and tomato |
$12.95 |
Mixed Fajitas A mixture of grilled chicken, steak, peppers, onions and tomato |
$12.95 |
Texas Fajitas Tender steak, chicken and shrimp cooked with onions, tomatoes and bell pepper |
$13.95 |
Fajitas con Chorizo A mixture of our homemade chorizo, grilled chicken and steak, onions, tomatoes and peppers |
$12.95 |
Seafood Entrees | |
Tres Amigos Grilled shrimp, scallops and chicken, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, squash, zucchini and mushrooms. Served on a bed of rice and topped with cheese dip |
$14.95 |
Quesadilla con Camaron Quesadilla filled with shredded cheese, grilled shrimp and vegetables. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream and tomato |
$10.95 |
Quesadilla del Mar A 10 inch flour tortilla filled with shredded cheese, scallops, shrimp, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and beans. Served with guacamole, lettuce and pico de gallo |
$12.95 |
Arroz con Camaron Grilled shrimp on a bed of rice, topped with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$13.95 |
Arroz del Mar Grilled shrimp and grilled scallops on a bed of rice, topped with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$14.50 |
Fajitas de Camaron Specially seasoned shrimp grilled with green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with beans, lettuce, sour cream, tomato and tortillas |
$14.50 |
Fajitas Costenas Grilled shrimp, scallops, green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with beans, lettuce, sour cream, tomato and tortillas |
$14.95 |
Shrimp Cocktail Shrimp, avocado, clamato juice & Pico de Gallo |
$10.95 |
Camarones Chipotle (Hot) Grilled shrimp marinated in chipotle sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$13.95 |
Camarones ala Diabla (Hot) Grilled shrimp marinated in hot sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$13.95 |
Camarones el Padrino (Super Hot) Grilled shrimp marinated in hot sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$13.95 |
Burrito Entrees | |
Burrito Loco A 10 inch tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms Covered with cheese dip. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$11.95 |
Burrito Macho (Hot) A large burrito filled with grilled steak, chorizo, macho sauce, rice and beans, topped with cheese dip. Served with pico de gallo, lettuce, and tomato |
$11.25 |
Burrito Asado One burrito filled with grilled chicken or grilled steak topped with cheese dip. Served with rice or beans |
$8.25 |
Burrito Panfilo A large burrito filled with grilled chicken or grilled steak, rice and beans, topped with cheese dip. Served with pico de gallo, lettuce and tomato |
$11.25 |
Burritos Chatos Two burritos filled with beef tips, covered with cheese dip. Served with rice and beans |
$10.75 |
Burritos Mixtos Two burritos filled with chicken, carrots, green beans, corn, covered with cheese dip. Served with rice or beans |
$10.75 |
Burrito Super One chicken and bean, one beef and bean, topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Served with rice or beans |
$10.75 |
Burritos Fajita Two burritos filled with chicken or steak fajita, covered with cheese dip. Served with a choice of rice or beans and a salad |
$10.75 |
Burritos Texano Two burritos filled with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, onions, bell pepper and tomatoes, covered with cheese dip. Served with beans, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes |
$11.75 |
Burritos Kevin Two burritos filled with grilled shrimp and vegetables and covered with cheese dip. Served with beans, lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$11.95 |
Quesadilla Entrees | |
Quesadilla Fajita One large quesadilla filled with shredded cheese, your choice of grilled chicken or beef with vegetables. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream and tomato |
$9.95 |
Quesadillas con Chorizo Two quesadillas filled with shredded cheese and Mexican sausage. Served with beans and guacamole salad |
$9.95 |
Quesadillas Nortena Two quesadillas filled with shredded cheese and shredded beef. Served with guacamole salad and rice |
$9.95 |
Quesadilla Texana Quesadilla stuffed with shredded cheese, tender grilled steak, chicken and shrimp. Served with guacamole salad |
$10.50 |
Quesadillas Revuelta Two quesadillas stuffed with shredded cheese, beef tips and refried beans. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream and tomato |
$9.25 |
Especialidades | |
Carnitas Delicately seasoned pork pieces cooked golden brown with our secret spices and herbs. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$10.95 |
Chile Verde Cooked pork with tomatillo sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$10.95 |
Familiar Chile relleno, taco, enchilada, burrito, chalupa, rice and beans |
$13.50 |
Chimichangas (Soft or Fried) Two flour tortillas filled with beef tips or chicken covered with nacho cheese. Served with beans and guacamole salad |
$10.25 |
Taco Salad Flour shell filled with beef or chicken, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream |
$7.95 |
Flautas One beef, one chicken. Served with rice and guacamole salad |
$9.95 |
Taquitos Mexicanos Four deep fried rolled corn tortillas stuffed, two chicken and two beef. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomato |
$9.95 |
Shrimp Chimichangas (Soft or Fried) Two flour tortillas filled with shrimp covered with nacho cheese. Served with beans and guacamole salad |
$12.50 |
Enchilada Entrees | |
Enchiladas Poblanas Three chicken enchiladas with poblano sauce topped with shredded cheese. Served with salad and rice |
$9.75 |
Enchiladas Supremas One beef, one cheese, one chicken and one bean topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream |
$9.75 |
Enchiladas Nortenas Two cheese enchiladas topped with shredded pork, cooked with onions, tomatoes and green pepper. Served with guacamole salad and rice |
$9.75 |
Enchiladas Yolandas Three chicken enchiladas topped with shredded cheese. Served with rice, lettuce and sour cream |
$9.75 |
Enchiladas Verdes Three enchiladas filled with chicken or shredded beef, topped with special tomatillo sauce. Served with rice and beans |
$9.75 |
Combination Dinners | |
One Cheese & One Beef Enchilada, Rice and Beans | $8.50 |
Chicken Quesadilla, Enchilada & Rice | $8.50 |
Enchilada, Taco, Chile Relleno & Rice | $8.50 |
Two Enchiladas, Taco, Rice or Beans | $8.50 |
Enchilada, Tostaguac & Rice | $8.50 |
Two Tacos, Rice & Beans | $8.50 |
Burrito, Enchilada & Tamale | $8.50 |
Burrito, Taco, Rice & Beans | $8.50 |
Burrito, Taco & Enchilada | $8.50 |
Taco, Tostada & Chalupa | $8.50 |
Enchilada, Tostaguac & Taco | $8.50 |
Enchilada, Chile Relleno & Chalupa | $8.50 |
Two Chicken Enchiladas with Lettuce, Sour Cream, Rice & Beans |
$8.50 |
One Beef Tips Burrito, Chicken Enchilada & Tostaguac | $8.50 |
Burrito, Enchilada, Rice & Beans | $8.50 |
Burrito, Enchilada & Chile Relleno | $8.75 |
Burrito, Chile Relleno, Rice & Beans | $8.75 |
Taco, Tamale, Chalupa & Rice | $8.75 |
Tostaguac, Burrito, Rice & Beans | $8.75 |
Fried Burrito, Fried Taquito, Rice & Beans | $8.75 |
Burrito, Tamale, Rice & Beans | $8.75 |
Cheese Quesadilla, Burrito, Rice & Beans | $8.75 |
Two Soft Tacos, Rice & Beans | $8.75 |
Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Rice & Beans | $8.75 |
Taco, Chalupa, Rice and Beans | $8.75 |
Tostada, Tamale & Chile Relleno | $8.75 |
Chalupa, Burrito & Chile Relleno | $8.75 |
Chalupa, Burrito & Enchilada | $8.75 |
Tostaguac, Beef Tips Burrito & Rice | $8.75 |
Chicken & Bean Quesadilla, Burrito & Rice | $8.75 |
Taco, Enchilada, Rice, Beef & Cheese Tostada. | $8.75 |
Taco Entrees | |
Fish Tacos Two folded flour tortillas filled with fish fillet & lettuce |
$10.25 |
Tacos de Asada Three folded soft corn tortillas filled with grilled steak |
$10.25 |
Tacos al Pastor Three soft corn tortillas filled with tender strips of grilled steak and Al Pastor sauce |
$10.25 |
Tacos Machos (Hot!) Three soft corn tortillas filled with grilled steak, chorizo and macho sauce |
$10.25 |
Combos | |
Chalupa, Spinach Enchilada & Cheese Enchilada | $8.50 |
Bean Burrito, Cheese Enchilada & Cheese Quesadilla | $8.50 |
Potato Burrito, Bean Enchilada, Rice & Beans | $8.50 |
Bean Burrito, Mushroom Quesadilla & Potato Enchilada | $8.50 |
Spinach Burrito, Cheese Enchilada & Nacho Cheese Tostada | $8.50 |
Two Cheese Enchiladas, Rice & Beans | $8.50 |
Two Chile Rellenos, Rice & Beans | $8.50 |
Cheese Quesadilla, Chalupa & Rice | $8.50 |
Chile Relleno, Cheese Enchilada, Rice & Beans | $8.50 |
One Potato Quesadilla, One Cheese Quesadilla & Rice | $8.50 |
Two Cheese Quesadillas & Rice | $8.50 |
Spinach Burrito, Cheese Enchilada & Rice | $8.50 |
Entrees | |
Vegetarian Mushroom Quesadilla Two mushroom and cheese quesadillas. Served with guacamole salad |
$8.75 |
Vegetarian Spinach Quesadillas Two spinach and cheese quesadillas. Served with guacamole salad |
$8.75 |
Vegetarian Burritos Two burritos filled with carrots, green beans, grilled bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and potatoes, topped with cheese dip. Served with rice or beans |
$9.95 |
Vegetarian Quesadilla Fajita A large quesadilla filled with melted cheese, grilled bell pepper, tomato, onions, potato, mushrooms and squash. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$9.95 |
Vegetarian Enchiladas Super One bean, one cheese, one spinach and one potato enchilada, topped with lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$9.75 |
Vegetarian Fajitas Grilled bell pepper, tomato, onion, potato, mushrooms, squash and cactus. Served with beans, lettuce, sour cream and tortillas |
$11.50 |
Lunch Specials | |
Speedy Gonzalez Taco, enchilada, rice or beans |
$6.50 |
Taco Salad Flour shell filled with beef or chicken, beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream |
$7.00 |
House Special Two beef enchiladas and rice topped with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes |
$6.75 |
Quesadilla Revuelta A quesadilla filled with beef tips. Served with guacamole salad and choice of rice or beans |
$6.75 |
Lunch Enchiladas Poblanas Two chicken enchiladas topped with poblano sauce, shredded cheese, onions and rice |
$6.75 |
Huevos Rancheros Two eggs over easy with special sauce on top. Served with beans, rice and tortillas |
$7.00 |
Huevos con Chorizo Two eggs with Mexican sausage, rice, beans and tortillas |
$7.00 |
Quesadilla Rica A quesadilla filled with your choice of mushrooms and chicken or spinach and chicken. Served with rice or beans and salad |
$7.00 |
Arroz con Pollo Grilled chicken strips on a bed of rice. Served with salad |
$7.75 |
Burrito Azado One burrito filled with grilled chicken or steak, topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice or beans |
$7.50 |
Lunch Shrimp Fajitas Grilled shrimp cooked with bell peppers, tomato and onions. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$9.95 |
Lunch Taquitos (soft or fried) One beef and one chicken fried taquito. Served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and rice |
$7.00 |
Lunch Chimichanga (soft or fried) Chicken or beef with lettuce, tomato, sour cream. Choice of rice or beans |
$6.75 |
Lunch Chilaquiles Fried tortilla blend with ranchero sauce topped with chicken or beef tips and shredded cheese. Choice of rice or beans. Lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$7.00 |
Lunch Pollo Sabroso Grilled chicken and chorizo topped with cheese dip. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$7.50 |
Lunch Pollo Adobado Grilled marinated chicken. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$7.50 |
Lunch Pollo Encebollado Grilled chicken with grilled onions on top. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$7.50 |
Lunch Fajitas Your choice of steak or chicken. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$7.75 |
Lunch Burrito Fajita A burrito filled with steak or chicken fajita, topped with cheese dip. Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream. Choice of rice or beans |
$7.50 |
Lunch Alambre Grilled steak or chicken with onions, bell pepper and tomato. Topped with cheese dip. Served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomato |
$7.75 |
Lunch Carnitas Delicately seasoned pork pieces cooked golden brown. Served with rice, beans and tortillas |
$7.50 |
Burrito del Rancho A burrito filled with mushrooms, squash, bell pepper, onion, potato and tomato. Topped with cheese dip. Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream. Choice of rice or beans |
$7.50 |
Lunch Combos | |
Lunch Combo #1 Chile relleno, enchilada, rice or beans |
$6.75 |
Lunch Combo #2 Burrito, taco, rice or beans |
$6.75 |
Lunch Combo #3 Burrito, enchilada, rice or beans |
$6.75 |
Lunch Combo #4 Burrito, tamale, rice or beans |
$6.75 |
Lunch Combo #5 Burrito, rice and beans |
$6.75 |
Lunch Combo #6 Two tacos, rice or beans |
$6.75 |
Side Orders – Ala Carte | |
Order of Tortillas | $1.50 |
Order of Rice | $2.95 |
Order of Beans | $2.95 |
Chicken Tamales | $2.75 |
Chiie Relleno | $2.75 |
Chalupa | $2.99 |
Quesadillas | |
Cheese | $2.50 |
Beef & Cheese | $3.50 |
Chicken & Cheese | $6.75 |
Mushrooms & Cheese | $3.50 |
Spinach & Cheese | $3.50 |
Tacos | |
Beef or Chicken | $2.25 |
Soft (Beef or Chicken) | $2.75 |
Extras | |
Sour Cream | $1.50 |
Shredded Cheese | $1.50 |
Pico De Gallo | $1.50 |
Jalapeños | $1.50 |
Burritos | |
Beef or Chicken | $4.00 |
Enchiladas | |
Cheese | $2.50 |
Chicken | $2.50 |
Beef | $2.50 |
Potato | $2.50 |
Tostadas | |
Beef or Chicken | $3.50 |
Tostaquac | |
Beef or Chicken & Beans | $3.75 |
Taquitos | |
Chicken or Beef | $2.50 |
Margaritas | |
Margaritas Lime, Strawberry, Raspberry & Peach |
$3.95 |
Margarita Texana Jumbo A margarita with an Extra Kick! |
$6.95 |
White Wine | |
Chardonnay | $3.95 |
White Zinfandel | $3.95 |
Chablis | $3.95 |
Red Wine | |
Burgundy | $3.95 |
Sangria | $3.95 |
Soft Drinks & Things | |
Pepsi | $2.00 |
Diet Pepsi | $2.00 |
Dr. Pepper | $2.00 |
Sierra Mist | $2.00 |
Mt. Dew | $2.00 |
Pink Lemonade | $2.00 |
Orange Soda | $2.00 |
Tea &Coffee | $2.00 |
Milk No Refills |
$2.00 |
Orange Juice & Cranberry Juice No Refills |
$2.50 |
Mixed Drinks | |
Pina Colada | $6.25 |
Daiquiris Peach, Raspberry, Strawberry |
$6.25 |
Screwdriver | $6.50 |
Gin & Tonic | $6.50 |
Rum & Coke | $6.50 |
Long Island Iced Tea | $7.50 |
Imported | |
Corona / Corona Light | |
Negra Modelo / Modelo Especial | |
Dos Equis (XX) (Lager) | |
Sol | |
Pacifico | |
Tecate | |
Heineken | |
Domestic | |
Budweiser / Bud Light | |
Miller Lite | |
Michelob / Light / Ultra | |
Coors Light | |
Ice House | |
O’Doul’s Non – Alcoholic Beer |
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Non-Alcholic Drinks | |
Shirley Temple | $2.75 |
Piña Colada | $3.75 |
Daiquiris Peach, Raspberry, Strawberry |
$3.75 |
Description of Mexican Dishes | |
Burritos Flour tortilla rolled up with your choice of filling inside, topped with cheese and tomato sauce |
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Chalupa Flat fried corn tortilla layered with beans topped with lettuce, cheese and guacamole |
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Chile Relleno Anaheim pepper stuffed with cheese and covered with special egg batter with green sauce on top |
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Chorizo Home made tasty Mexican sausage |
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Enchiladas Rolled corn tortilla with your choice of filling (cheese, chicken or beef) topped with cheese and enchilada sauce |
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Flautas Flour tortillas wrapped around chicken or shredded beef and fried crispy |
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Guacamole Fresh avocados with peppers and onions blended into a tasty dip |
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Mole Poblano Sauce Aspecial blend of chile ancho, herbs, spices and peanuts to create a delightful (red) sauce |
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Salsa Verde A special sauce of tomatillos, cilantro, onion and spices |
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Tamales Distinct meat filling steamed in corn meal casing |
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Taquitos Rolled corn tortilla stuffed with chicken or shredded beef, crispy fried |
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Contact El Caporal Mexican Restaurant Richmond
Address: 1417 Eastridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 673-1090
Website: http://elcaporalrva.com/
Hours
Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
Monday | 11AM–10PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–10PM |
Wednesday | 11AM–10PM |
Thursday | 11AM–10PM |
Friday | 11AM–10PM |
Saturday | 11AM–10PM |