Taqueria El Brasero Menu

Welcome to Taqueria El Brasero, located at 944 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL. This authentic Mexican eatery is a hidden gem that promises a culinary adventure filled with rich flavors and heartfelt hospitality.

  • Menu Highlights: Savor the delicious steak or chicken tacos, each brimming with traditional ingredients and executed perfectly. Don't miss out on their renowned steak burrito, praised by many as the best in town.
  • Authentic Experience: From complimentary chips and salsa to a range of Mexican beverages, every detail is designed to enhance your dining experience.
  • Service: Guests rave about the quick and friendly service, making each visit enjoyable.
  • Ambiance: While some say the decor could use a modern update, the welcoming atmosphere compensates for it.

Overall, if you're in the mood for genuine Mexican flavors, Taqueria El Brasero should be on your list!

TACOS

Lengua / Beef Tongue

US$3.88

Suadero / Flank Steak

US$2.71

Bistec / Steak

US$2.71

Barbacoa / Steamed Beef

US$2.71

Cecina / Dried Beef

US$2.71

Tripas / Beef Tripe

US$2.71

Pollo / Chicken

US$2.71

Al Pastor/ Pork

US$2.71

Camarones A La Mexicana

Shrimp with tomato, onion and peppers.

US$19.48

Camarones Con Arroz

Rice with shrimp.

US$20.78

Langostinos

Prawns.

US$24.68

Caldo 7 Mares

Seafood stew.

US$23.38

Fajitas De Camaron

Shripm fajitas.

US$22.08

Tostada De Ceviche

Hard shell tortilla with fish ceviche.

US$6.48

Coctel De Camaron

Shrimp cocktail.

US$18.18

Mejillones

Mussels.

US$24.68

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

Shrimp in garlic sauce.

US$20.78

Tostada De Camaron

Hard shell tortilla with shrimp ceviche.

US$6.48

Camarones Cucaracha

Shrimp with special sauce and onion.

US$23.38

Caldo De Camaron

Shrimp soup.

US$19.48

Filete Empanizado

Breaded fish fillet.

US$15.58

Camarones A La Diabla

Shrimp in super hot sauce.

US$20.78

Camarones Aguachile

Shrimp cooked in lemon juice.

US$20.78

Camarones Al Quesillo

Shrimp in cheese sauce.

US$20.78

Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimps.

US$20.78

MARISCOS / SEAFOOD

BRASERO DEL MAR / Sea Brazier

BRASERO DEL MAR / Sea Brazier

Pescado, camarones, langostinos y camarones empanizados. Cebolla, pimiento morron y tomate tilapia fish, shrimps, prawns and breaded shrimps onion bell pepper and tomato.

US$64.98

*Mini Burrito Dinner

Includes 12oz drink

US$7.13

*Mini Quesadilla Dinner

Includes 12oz drink

US$5.18

Cheese Sticks

Order of cheese sticks

US$6.48

*One Taco Dinner

Includes 12oz drink

US$5.18

Chicken Nuggets With Fries

Order of chicken tenders with fries

US$6.48

Cheese Fries

US$5.18

Onion Rings

Oder of onion rings

US$3.88

Chicken Tenders With Fries

Order of chicken tenders with fries

US$6.48

Papas / Fries

US$3.88

KID’S MENU

Antojitos/ Mexican Delights

Sopes

Servidos con lechuga, tomate, queso y crema served with lettuce, tomato, cream and cream. Al pastor, bistec, pollo / spicy porl, steak or chicken *lengua add $1 extra.

US$5.83

Pambazos - Con Carne

Servidos con lechuga, tomate y creama served with lettuce, tomato and cream. With your choice of meat. Lengua add $2 extra.

US$10.38

Gorditas

Servidos con lechuga, tomate y crema served with lettuce, tomato and cream. Chicharron verde o rojo, al pastor, bistec, pollo, rajas con queso *lengua add $1 extra pork skin in red or green sauce, spicy porl, steak, chicken or pepper strips w/cheese.

US$6.48

Huararches

Servidos con lechuga, tomate, queso y crema. Served with lettuce, tomato, cheese and cream.

US$7.78

Pambazos - Con Papas Y Chorizo

Servidos con lechuga, tomate y creama served with lettuce, tomato and cream. With potatoes and mexican sausage.

US$9.08

Tostadas

Servidos con lechuga, tomate, queso y crema. Served with lettuce, tomato, cheese and cream. Al pastor, bistec, pollo, aguacate, barbacoa, chorizo, lengua / spicy porl, steak, chicken, avocado, steamed beef, mexican sausage, beef tongue *lengua add $1. 99 extra.

US$6.48

Chilaquiles Con Huevo

Choice of red, green or ranchero sauce and eggs.

US$14.28

Huevos Con Jamon

Scrambled eggs with ham.

US$9.08

Chilaquiles Rancheros

Crispy tortilla chips topped with ranchero sauce.

US$11.68

Chilaquiles Con Carne

Choice of red, green or ranchero sauce and steak.

US$16.88

Huevos Rancheros

Sunny side eggs topped with ranchero sauce.

US$9.08

Rajas Con Huevo

Scrambled eggs w/ poblano pepper strips.

US$9.08

Huevos Con Tocino

Scrambled eggs with bacon.

US$9.08

Huevos Con Nopales

Scrambled eggs with cactus leaf.

US$9.08

Desayuno El Brasero

Eggs w/ steak, covered in mild sauce.

US$15.58

Chilaquiles Verdes O Rojos

Crispy tortilla chips topped with red or green sauce.

US$11.68

Huevos Ala Mexicana

Eggs with tomato, onion & green peppers.

US$9.08

Huevos Con Salchicha

Scrambled eggs with hot-dog sausage.

US$9.08

Huevos Con Ranchero

Scrambled eggs with mexican sausage.

US$9.08

DESAYUNOS / BREAKFAST

MOLCAJETEADA

MOLCAJETEADA

Bistec, pollo, chorizo cebollitas, chiles asados, nopal y salsa especial steak, chicken, mexican sausage grilled onions & peppers, cactus leaf ans our special sauce.

US$25.98

Sincronizada

Flour tortilla with melted cheese and ham.

US$6.48

Quesadilla Gigante

Flour big tortilla with melted cheese and meat.

US$9.75

Taco Dorado Dinner

Fried taco rolls served with rice and beans.

US$12.98

Taco Dinner

3 tacos with rice and beans.

US$11.68

Quesadillas

Al pastor, bistec, pollo, aguacate, barbacoa, chorizo, lengua / spicy pork, steak, chicken, avocado, steamed beef, mexican sausage, beef tongue *lengua add $1. 99 extra.

US$6.48

Sincronizada Gigante

Xl flour tortilla with melted cheese and ham.

US$9.73

QUESADILLAS

BURRITOS

Chorizo / Mexican Sausage

US$9.08

Burrito Ranchero

Burrito topped with, ranchero sauce.

US$11.03

Milanesa De Pollo / Breaded Chicken Breast

US$10.38

Jamon / Ham

US$9.08

Milanesa De Res / Breaded Steak

US$9.08

Burrito Dinner

Served with rice & beans.

US$11.03

Al Pastor / Marinated Pork

US$9.08

Burrito Suizo

Burrito topped with, melted cheese.

US$11.03

Pollo / Chicken

US$9.08

Huevo Con Jamon/ Eggs W/ Ham

US$9.08

Suadero / Flank Steak

US$9.08

Huevo Con Chorizo / Eggs W/ Mex Sausage

US$9.08

Bistec / Steak

US$9.08

Lengua / Beef Tongue

US$11.68

Aguas Frescas

Horchata, Jamaica y tamarindo.

US$3.23

Fountain Drinks / Refresco De Maquina

Refresco de maquina, coke iced tea, Orange , Sprite.

US$2.58

LICUADOS / Milkshakes

Oatmeal, strawberry, banana & chocolate

US$4.22

CAFE / Coffee

US$2.58

REFRESCOS MEXICANOS

Jarritos, sidral, sangria .

US$2.27

JUGOS /Juices

Orange & Carrot

US$4.22

Flavored Waters

Rice, Hibiscus flower and tamarind.

US$3.23

BEBIDAS / DRINKS

PLATILLOS / DISHES

Bistec A La Mexicana

Skirt steak with tomato, onion & peppers.

US$19.49

Fajitas De Bistec O Pollo

Steak or chicken fajitas.

US$22.08

Carne Asada Con Nopales

Grilled skirt steak with cactus leaf.

US$22.08

Pechuga A La Plancha

Grilled chicken breast.

US$19.49

Chiles Rellenos

2 stuffed poblano peppers.

US$15.58

Milanesa De Pollo

Breaded chicken breast.

US$19.49

Cecina Con Nopales

Dried beef with with cactus.

US$20.78

Pechuga Asada A La Tampiqueña

Grilled chicken breast tampiqueña style.

US$23.38

Milanesa De Res

Breaded steak.

US$19.49

Enchiladas Rojas O Verdes.

Corn tortilla rolls filled w/meat topped with red or green sauce.

US$15.58

Carne En Su Jugo

Traditional beef stew with beans.

US$15.58

Carne Asada A La Tampiqueña

Grilled steak tampiqueña style.

US$23.38

Fajitas Mixtas (Bistec, Pollo Y Camaron)

Mixed fajitas (steak, chicken and shrimp).

US$23.38

Queso / Cheese

US$3.88

Cebollitas / Grilled Onions

US$3.58

Aguacate / Avocado

US$6.48

Taco Dorado / Fried Taco

Fried taco rolls served with rice and beans / servido con arroz y frijoles

US$3.88

Guacamole / Avocado Dip

US$9.08

Orden De Tortillas Normales / Regular Tortillas

US$2.17

Chiles Toreados / Grilled Peppers

US$3.58

Cream / Sour Cream

US$3.25

Tortillas Hechas A Mano / Hand Made Tortillas

US$3.50

Frijoles / Beans

US$3.88

Chips & Salsa

US$6.48

Pico De Gallo

US$5.18

Arroz / Rice

US$3.88

Orden De Nopales / Edible Cactus

US$7.78

EXTRAS / SIDE ORDERS

BRASERO DE CARNES / Meat Brazier

BRASERO DE CARNES / Meat Brazier

Bistec, pollo, chorizo y al pastor. Cebolla, pimiento morron y tomate. Steak, chicken, mexican sausage & spicy pork. Onion bell pepper and tomato.

US$59.78

ENSALADA DE POLLO / Grilled Chicken Salad

Lechuga, tomate, naranja, pechuga de pollo a la parrilla y chips lettuce, tomato, orange, grilled chicken and tortilla chips.

US$14.28

ENSALADA DE POLLO / Grilled Chicken Salad

ESPECIALES DE LA SEMANA / Week Specials

Costillas En Salsa Verde

Pork ribs in green sauce.

US$15.58

Enchiladas De Mole

Corn tortilla rolls topped w/ mole sauce.

US$15.58

Bistec En Chile Pasilla

Steak in santa fe pepper sauce.

US$15.58

Flautas De Pollo O Deshebrada

Fried tortilla rolls, filled with shredded chicken or beef.

US$15.58

Bistec Encebollado

Steak with onions.

US$15.58

Chicharron En Salsa Verde O Roja

Pork skin in red or green sauce.

US$15.58

Bistec En Chile De Arbol

Steak in red hot pepper sauce.

US$15.58

Huevo Con Chorizo / Eggs W/ Mex Sausage

US$8.49

Milanesa De Res / Breaded Steak

US$8.49

Al Pastor / Marinated Pork

US$8.49

Bistec / Steak

US$8.49

Milanesa De Pollo / Breaded Chicken Breast

US$10.38

Pollo / Chicken

US$8.49

Huevo Con Jamon/ Eggs W/ Ham

US$8.49

Jamon / Ham

US$8.49

Chorizo / Mexican Sausage

US$8.49

Suadero / Flank Steak

US$8.49

Lengua / Beef Tongue

US$11.68

TORTAS

FINES DE SEMANA / WEEKENDS

POZOLE Y MENUDO / Hominy Soup & Tripe Soup

To go.

US$11.68

CARNE EN SU JUGO Para Llevar Todos Los Dias

Beef stew (everyday to-go).

US$16.88

El Brasero Family Pack

20 tacos, cebollitas, chiles asados y una jarra de agua 20 tacos, grilled onions & peppers and 1 pitcher of water.

US$58.48

El Brasero Family Pack