El Molinito Menu (Update 2025)
El Molinito, a beloved Mexican restaurant in Tucson, offers a diverse menu with options for everyone. From their famous enchiladas and ground beef tacos to their delicious margaritas, customers rave about the flavorful dishes and exceptional service. The generous portions and variety of choices make it a great spot for families, groups, or solo diners. While some customers have noted minor issues like dry fajitas, overall, El Molinito's quality food and friendly atmosphere shine through. Don't miss out on their top-notch frijoles and house margaritas. Whether you're looking for a quick meal, a catered event, or a casual dinner out, El Molinito provides a consistently satisfying dining experience.
Tacos / Tostadas
Tostada
Crispy tostada shell smothered with Refried Beans topped with lettuce and cheese.
Order Of Three Tacos
Order of three Ground Beef Tacos topped with lettuce and cheese. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Single Taco
Single Ground Beef Taco topped with lettuce and cheese.
Burrito Of Your Choice
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of protein. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice. As an option you can add "The Works" (Enchilada Sauce, Sour Cream and Guacamole).
Chimichanga Of Your Choice
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of protein and deep fried. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice. As an option you can add "The Works" (Enchilada Sauce, Sour Cream and Guacamole).
Burritos / Chimichangas
Sopa y Ensaladas
Albondigas Y Tortilla
Hearty meatball soup with tomatoes, vegetables, and spicesperfectly seasoned with your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Topopo Salad
A refreshing salad with your choice of protein served on a crispy corn tortilla shell topped with Refried Beans, lettuce, cheese, sliced avocado, celery, green onion and lemon wedges..
Burrito Of Your Choice
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of protein. Includes choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice. As an option you can add "The Works" (Enchilada Sauce, Sour Cream and Guacamole).
Fajitas
A hot and flavorful favorite! Your choice of proteinsteak, chicken, or shrimp grilled with onions and peppers. Served with Pico de Gallo, Refried Beans and Spanish Rice with your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Chimichanga Of Your Choice
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of protein and deep fried. Includes choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice. As an option you can add "The Works" (Enchilada Sauce, Sour Cream and Guacamole).
Enchiladas De La Casa
A house favorite! Two tender Chicken Breast Enchiladas wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in a green chile white sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Sampler Plate
The perfect choice with all your favorites! A flavorful Shredded Beef Taco, Chile con Queso and Mini Chicken Chimichangas. Served with Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
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Fajitas
Fajitas
A hot and flavorful favorite! Your choice of proteinsteak, chicken, or shrimp grilled with onions and peppers. Served with Pico de Gallo, Refried Beans and Spanish Rice with your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
C- - Bean Burrito & Side Of Rice
Kid size Bean Burrito served with your choice of side, garnished with lettuce and cheese. Includes a kids beverage.
C- - Kids Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla packed with melted cheese. served with your choice of side, garnished with lettuce and cheese. Includes a kids beverage.
C- - Order Of Mini Chimichangas
Order of mini chimichangas served with your choice of side, garnished with lettuce and cheese. Includes a kids beverage.
C- - Hamburger & French Fries
Grilled Hamburger served with your choice of side, garnished with lettuce and cheese. Includes a kids beverage.
C - - Macaroni & Cheese
Traditional Macaroni and Cheese. Includes a kids beverage.
C- - Fried Chicken Tenders
Crispy Fried Chicken Strips served with your choice of side, garnished with lettuce and cheese. Includes a kids beverage.
C- - Taco & Choice Of Side
Single Taco with your choice of protein, served with your choice of side, garnished with lettuce and cheese. Includes a kids beverage.
Children's Menu
ELMO "TO-GO" Mini Chimis & Taquitos
Mini Chimis - Bean
Mini Chimis - Chili Con Queso
Rolled Taquitos - Chicken
Mini Chimis - Chicken
Mini Chimis - Shredded Beef
Rolled Taquito - Shredded Beef
Chile Relleno
Single Chile Relleno (a green chile stuffed with melted jack cheese battered and deep fried). Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Chile Rellenos
Two Chile Rellenos (a green chile stuffed with melted jack cheese battered and deep fried). Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Chile Relleno
Beverages
Soft Drinks
Sour Cream
Side Sour Cream. Also available by the / Pint, Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Tortilla Chips
Small bag crispy Tortilla Chips (serves -). Also available Medium (serves -) or Large (serves -).
Chilaquiles
/ Pint Chilaquiles (Enchilada Casserole). Also available by the Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Flour Or Corn Tortilla
Single Flour or Corn Tortilla. Also by the / dozen or dozen
Enchilada Sauce
Side Enchilada Sauce. Also available by the / Pint, Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Spanish Rice
Side Spanish Rice . Also available by the / Pint, Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Salsa
Side Salsa. Also available by the / Pint, Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Pico De Gallo
Side Pico de Gallo. Also available by the / Pint, Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Refried Beans
Side Refried Beans. . Also available by the / Pint, Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Guacamole
Side Guacamole. Also available by the / Pint, Pint, Quart or Gallon.
Extras on the Side
Appetizers
Tostada De Harina (Cheese Crisp)
Flour tortilla topped with a layer of melted cheese, baked until golden. Enjoy it plain or customize it with fresh toppings.
Mini Chimi Sampler
Six mini chimichangas, filled with your choice of savory shredded beef or chicken. Served with sour cream and fresh guacamole, this sampler is perfect for sharingor keeping all to yourself!
Molinito " Loca " Tostada
A crispy cheese crisp topped with flavorful carne seca, roasted green chiles, melted cheese, tomatoes, and fresh onions. (serves - )
Quesadillas
Grilled flour tortilla packed with melted cheese. Choose your fillingseasoned chicken, tender steak, or sauteed veggiesand enjoy it with sides of fresh guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
Fruit Changa
Flaky, deep-fried tortilla with your choice of fruit filling
Flan
Classic Flan Smooth, creamy caramel custard with a golden caramel topping.
Postres-Something Sweet
Enchiladas
Enchiladas De La Casa
A house favorite! Two tender chicken breast enchiladas wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in a green chile white sauce, and topped with melted cheese and served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Order Of Enchiladas
Order of two cheese Enchiladas smothered in red enchilada sauce, garnished with lettuce and cheese. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Single Enchilada
Single cheese enchilada garnished with lettuce and cheese.
Single Tamale
Single Tamale of your choice (beef or green corn (seasonal)) garnished with lettuce and cheese.
Order Of Tamales
Two Tamales of your choice (beef or green corn (seasonal)). Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Tamales
House Specialties
Steak Vaquero
Thinly sliced Grilled Beef served with Pico de Gallo, serrano chiles. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Molinito Asada Special
Grilled strips of tender lean beef served with grilled green onions, Chilaquiles (Cheese Enchilada Casserole) Served with Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Grilled Spicy Chicken
Bold and delicious! Grilled chicken seasoned with just the right amount of spice and served with grilled vegetables and serrano chile with Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla..
Pollo En Chile Colorado
Grilled chicken smothered in your choice of Colorado Red or Green Chile White Sauce. Served with Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Mixed Grill (Serves )
Carne Asada Beef, Spicy Grilled Chicken, served with grilled vegetables, serrano chiles, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Steak & Shrimp Vaquero
Thinly sliced Grilled Beef and Grilled Shrimp served with Pico de Gallo, serrano chiles. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice and your choice of flour or corn Tortilla.
Tortilla Chips
Tortillas
ELMO "TO-GO" Chips & Tortillas
ELMO "TO-GO" Pint, Quart & Gallon
Bulk Shredded Beef
Bulk El Molinito Salsa
Bulk Ground Beef
Bulk Guacamole
Bulk Spanish Rice
Bulk Enchilada Sauce
Bulk Refried Beans
Bulk Sour Cream
Bulk Shredded Chicken
Bulk Chilaquilas
Bulk Pico De Gallo
Combo - Carne Seca, Chile Relleno, Beans, Tortilla
Seasoned Carne Seca , Chile Relleno (a green chile stuffed with melted jack cheese battered and deep fried) and served with Refried Beans and your choice of Tortilla.
Combo - Enchiladas (), Taco
Two Cheese Enchiladas and a Ground Beef Taco. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Combo - Tacos (), Tamale
Two Ground Beef Tacos and your choice of Tamale (Beef or Green Corn (seasonal) ) Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Combo - Red Or Green Chile Con Carne, Beans, Rice, Tortilla
Your choice of Red or Green Chile con Carne served with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice and a your choice of Tortilla.
Combo - Shredded Beef Plate
A generous portion of Shredded Beef ,Chilaquiles (Cheese Enchilada Casserole), served with Refried Beans, Spanish Rice with your choice of Tortilla..
Combo - Taco, Enchilada, Tostada
One Ground Beef Taco, Cheese Enchilada and a Bean Tostada served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Combo - Taco, Enchilada, Tamale
The perfect choice for those who cant pick just one favorite! Enjoy a Taco of your choice, Enchilada of your choice topped with red sauce, and a beef or green corn (seasonal) Tamale wrapped in a traditional corn husk. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.
Combo - Flauta (), Enchilada
Two Shredded Chicken Flautas rolled in a corn tortilla and deep fried, one Cheese Enchilada. Served with your choice of Refried Beans or Spanish Rice.