El Zarape Mexican Restaurant
Mendota, Illinois ·
Mexican · 30 menu items
- 1206 13th Ave, Mendota, IL
- (815) 539-5985
- Mon-Wed 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, Thu 4:00 PM-9:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-9:00/10:00 PM, Sun 10:30 AM-9:00 PM (sources vary slightly)
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Menu
Botanas
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Fiesta Platter $13.99
A shareable platter combining shredded beef taquitos, chicken flautas and cheese-nacho quesadillas, with sour cream and guacamole; serves 4-6.
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Flautas (2) $8.99
Two flour tortillas rolled around beef or chicken and deep-fried, finished with sour cream and house guacamole.
choice of beef or chicken
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Queso Dip with Chips $7.99
Queso blanco served with tortilla chips; vegetables or chorizo can be added.
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Add Rajas (Grilled Veggies) $1.99
An add-on of grilled pepper strips.
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Add Chorizo $1.99
An add-on of chorizo.
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Jalapeno Poppers (6) $8.99
Six jalapeños stuffed with a creamy cheese filling and baked until golden.
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Guacamole (6 oz) $8.99
A 6-ounce serving of house-made guacamole.
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Mexican Pizza $12.99
A 10-inch house-made pizza topped with beans, beef, chorizo, tomato, onion and peppers, finished with sour cream and guacamole.
Fajitas
Served with a side of Mexican red rice, refried beans, and three tortillas.
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Fajitas - Chicken $19.95
Chicken fajitas sauteed with green peppers, tomatoes and onions, topped with sour cream and house guacamole.
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Fajitas - Pork $19.95
Pork fajitas sauteed with green peppers, tomatoes and onions, topped with sour cream and house guacamole.
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Fajitas - Skirt Steak $23.95
Skirt steak fajitas sauteed with green peppers, tomatoes and onions, topped with sour cream and house guacamole.
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Fajitas - Shrimp $21.95
Shrimp fajitas sauteed with green peppers, tomatoes and onions, topped with sour cream and house guacamole.
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Fajitas - Two Options $25.95
Fajitas combining two proteins of your choice, sauteed with green peppers, tomatoes and onions.
Especialidades de la Casa
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Alex's Special $21.99
Broiled skirt steak carne asada, served with Mexican red rice, refried beans and three tortillas.
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Vegetable Shrimp Fajitas $22.95
Shrimp fajitas with green peppers, tomatoes and onions, served with rice, beans and tortillas, topped with sour cream and guacamole.
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Vegetable Fajita $16.99
A vegetable fajita of tomato, carrots, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, broccoli and cauliflower, with cheese-topped rice, beans and tortillas; can be made vegan on request.
vegan upon request
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Ribeye Steak and Shrimp $26.00
A 10-ounce ribeye paired with shrimp prepared broiled, fried or scampi-style, served with a choice of potato, soup and salad.
choice of scampi or fried shrimp
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Carnitas Plate $17.95
Braised pork carnitas with pico de gallo and guacamole, served with rice, beans and three tortillas.
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Arroz Con Pollo $17.99
Grilled chicken over Mexican red rice with sliced avocado, served with refried beans and three tortillas.
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Carne Asada A La Tampiquena $25.99
Charbroiled steak served alongside a cheese enchilada under house salsa, with rice, beans, tortillas and guacamole.
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Southern Style Chicken - Quarter $12.95
A quarter portion of fried chicken in the restaurant's own breading.
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Southern Style Chicken - Half $14.94
A half portion of fried chicken in the restaurant's own breading.
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Southern Style Chicken - Half (All White) $15.99
A half portion, all white meat, of fried chicken in the restaurant's own breading.
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Dave's Special $19.95
Steak chunks in chile de arbol and chile colorado sauce, topped with onion, cheese and avocado, with rice, beans and tortillas.
extra hot
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Pappa's Special $19.95
Pork tenderloin or chicken sauteed with jalapeno, potato, onion, garlic and salsa verde, with rice, beans and tortillas.
extra hot; choice of pork tenderloin or chicken
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Steak Ranchero $19.95
Steak chunks with onion, green pepper and tomato in ranchero sauce, with rice, beans and tortillas.
extra hot
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Ron's Enchiladas $13.95
Two cheese and chorizo enchiladas with Chihuahua cheese, topped with onion and red sauce, with rice, beans and corn tortillas.
Postres
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Fried Ice Cream $5.95
Ice cream fried and served on a flour bunuelo, topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a cherry.
Kahlua can be added for $3
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Sopapias $7.99
Fried tortillas dusted in cinnamon; serves 5-6.
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Flan $5.50
House-made flan.
Menu last updated 2026-08-19.