El Sombrero Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Sombrero, your destination for authentic Mexican cuisine nestled in El Monte, CA. With a vibrant menu featuring a variety of mouth-watering options, there's something for everyone.
- Combination Plates: Enjoy favorites like Taquitos filled with shredded beef or chicken and the comforting Chilaquiles, coated in rich red or green sauce.
- House Specialties: Don’t miss the Special Quesadilla, loaded with your choice of filling and finished with house-made sour cream and guacamole.
- Beverages: Pair your meal with refreshing options like Bottled Mexican Coke or Raspberry Tea to elevate your dining experience.
With attentive service and a warm atmosphere, El Sombrero promises an enjoyable dining experience perfect for families and gatherings. The chips and house-made salsas, praised by many visitors, really start your meal on a high note. Come savor the rich flavors and vibrant culture that make El Sombrero a must-visit!
BEVERAGES
Apple Juice
Bottled Mexican Coke
Chocolate Milk
Coffee
Cranberry Juice
El Sombrero Signature Shakes
Made with real ice cream & your choice of flavor.
Horchata/Jamaica/Tamarindo
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Milk
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Raspberry Tea
Soda
Enchilada & Taco
Small Mom's Burrito
Topped with guacamole and sour cream.
#11. Enchilada & Chile Relleno
Chile Rellenos (2)
Mild chile stuffed with Jack cheese.
Tamal
Filled with pork and covered with a mild red sauce.
Taco
Taquitos (3) With Guacamole
A tightly wrapped corn tortilla, fried and filled with shredded beef or chicken.
Enchiladas Rancheras
A soft corn tortilla filled with your choice of cheese, shredded beef or chicken. Covered with green sauce and melted Jack cheese. Topped with guacamole and sour cream.
Chile Relleno & Tamal
Soft Carne Asada Tacos (2)
Topped with guacamole.
Enchilada & Taquitos (2)
Enchilada & Tamal
Taco & Taquitos (2)
Flautas (3)
Sopes (2)
Beef or chicken.
Fish Tacos (2)
Mini Tostada
Chilaquiles
Covered with red or green sauce.
Enchilada
Soft corn tortilla filled with cheese, dices onions and olives. Topped with cheese and sour cream.
Small Chimichanga
Topped with guacamole and sour cream.
Burrito
Red or Green burrito. Lean pork simmered in a red or green chile sauce.
Tacos (2)
Corn tortilla fried crisp and filled with shredded beef or chicken. Topped with lettuce, cheese and diced tomato.
Enchiladas (2)
Soft Carnitas Tacos (2)
Topped with guacamole.
Taco & Chile Relleno
COMBINATION PLATES
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
3 Potato Tacos Special
Chef's Nachos
(2) Cheese, beans, onion, jalapeños, tomato, guacamole, & sour cream. Your choice of shredded beef, chicken, carne asada, or carnitas.
Chicken Mole
Chicken breast smothered in mole sauce. Topped with roasted sesame seeds. Served with sour cream, rice, beans, & tortillas.
Chimichanga Burrito
Crispy burrito topped with guacamole & sour cream. Stuffed with beans & your choice of shredded beef, chicken, chile verde, chile colorado, or carnitas.
Fajita Wrap
Filled with rice, cheese, lettuce, & your choice of chicken breast or steak with sour cream & guacamole on the side.
Fajitas Over Rice
Huarache
Mom's Burrito
A large flour tortilla stuffed with beans & your choice of shredded beef, chicken, carne asada, carnitas, chile Verde, or chile Colorado. Topped with red sauce, melted cheese, guacamole, & sour cream.
Ribeye Special
Special Quesadilla
Grilled & sliced flour tortilla filled with cheese, onion, tomatoes, ortega chile, & your choice of shredded beef or chicken. Topped with sour cream & guacamole.
Steak Ranchero With Queso Fresco Special
Tilapia Special
Tostada (Grande)
Crispy tortilla fileld with beans, lettuce, grated cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, & sour cream. Your choice of shredded beef, chicken, ground beef, chile Verde, or chorizo.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Serve with freshly grilled bacon.
Cheeseburger
Hamburger
Mexican Cheeseburger
Served with grilled onions, grilled jalapeños, & guacamole.
BURGERS
DINNER MEXICANAS
Carne Asada Dinner
Tender steak prepared Mexican style & served with a small side of cheese nachos & guacamole.
Carnitas Dinner
Tenderly cooked pork chunks. Served with guacamole & sour cream.
Chile Colorado Dinner
Lean tender chunks of pork simmered in a green tomatillo sauce.
Chile Verde Dinner
Lean tender chunks of pork simmered in a green tomatillo sauce.
Enchiladas Rancheras Del Mar
(2) Enchilada stuffed with your choice of crab meat or medium shrimp topped in a ranchers sauce, smothered in melted cheese, & topped with guacamole & sour cream.
Fajitas Dinner
Marinated steak or chicken with onion, tomato, bell pepper, & a squeeze of lime juice. Served with sour cream & guacamole.
Mojarra Frita Dinner
A whole deep fried fish.
Molcajete
Sizzling lava rock filled with marinated chicken & beef with chorizo, grilled cactus, scallions, & fresh cheese simmered in a tomato chili sauce.
Shrimp A La Diabla
Shrimp Al Mojo De Ajo
Shrimp Ranchero Dinner
Fresh shrimp sautéed in ranchero sauce with onion, tomato, & green chile.
Tampiqueña
Grilled flap meat served with (1) cheese enchilada.
Two Person Molcajete
Dinner Salad
Fresh mixed green salad topped with cheese & tomato.
El Sombrero Fiesta Salad
Grilled chicken, craisins, strawberries, candied nuts, & raspberry dressing.
Fajita Salad
Grilled chicken breast or steak served a tossed green salad with onion, tomato, & bell pepper topped with cheese.
Shrimp Salad
Crispy greens topped with fresh shrimp, sliced avocado, cheese, tomatoes, & lemon wedges.
Taquito Salad
(3) Taquitos cut in half, served over a crisp salad, & topped with tomatoes, cheese, & guacamole.
SALADS
SOUPS
Alb (Small)
Albondigas
Meatballs, carrots, potatoes, & celery served with a side of rice.
Cocido
Tender beef chunks, carrots, potatoes, celery, & corn on the cob served with a side of rice.
Cocido (Small)
Tender beef chunks, carrots, potatoes, celery, & corn on the cob served with a side of rice.
Menudo
Tender tripe & hominy served with onion, chile, oregano, & lime wedges.
Menudo (Small)
Tender tripe & hominy served with onion, chile, oregano, & lime wedges.
Appetizer Sampler
Basket Of French Fries
Basket Of Onion Rings
Bean Dip
A cup of beans smothered in melted cheese.
Build Your Own Nachos
Our crispy tortilla chips topped with (2) cheeses.
Cheese Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with (2) cheesed & served with guacamole & sour cream.
Chicken Wings
Breaded chicken wings deep fried & bathed in hot sauce.
Guacamole Dip (Full Order)
Guacamole Dip (Half Order)
Jalapeno Poppers
Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican style fresh shrimp combined with diced avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, & green chile. Served with lemon wedges & crackers.
Taquitos A La Mode
Six mini taquitos smothered in melted cheese & served with guacamole.
APPETIZERS
GRINGO STYLE
Hamburger Steak
Served with french fries & salad.
Pork Chops
(2) Grilled pork chops seasoned with our own special spices & grilled to perfection. Served with rice, beans, & tortillas.