everything under one roof

EVERYTHING
UNDER ONE ROOF...
Exquisite Mexican cuisine, tasty
margaritas, live mariachi & unlimited dancing!
WELCOME TO LALO’S ON MAXWELL STREET
OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER
733 W. MAXWELL ST - CHICAGO IL - 60607
TEL: 312 455 9380
BOTANAS STARTERS
•
MEJILLONES
AL AJILLO
$7.95
BIENVENIDOS A LALOS
WELCOME TO LALOS
LOOK OUT FOR KEY WORDS
Mussels sauteed with garlic,
onion, bacon, tomatoes
and our spicy chile de arbol
sauce, topped with queso
fresco.
VEGETARIAN
PLATE
SPICY
PLATE
NEED HELP WITH THE MEANING OF OUR
DISHES? PLEASE SEE THE BACK PAGE
HOMEMADE
FRESH & DELICIOUS
GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
$10.95
A tasty mix of ripe avocados,
diced tomatoes, onions and
cilantro. Served with a side of
chopped jalapeños.
For Sharing - Para Compartir
• BOTANA COMBINADA
$13.95
A generous combination of nachos topped with beans and melted chihuahua cheese,
four ham and cheese quesadillas cut finger size, four mini flautas filled with shredded
meat (two chicken & two beef) and one pork tamale. Served with sour cream,
guacamole and pico de gallo on the side. *Sides extra, see page 2.
• SOPES
ASK FOR
VEGETARIAN
$11.95
Three thick handmade masa patties with a pinched-up rim to hold savory fillings
that include beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato & queso fresco. Choose your favorite
topping; grilled chicken, steak, ground beef, chorizo, al pastor or vegetarian.
• TAMALES
PLEASE INFORM US IF A PERSON IN
YOUR PARTY HAS ANY FOOD
ALLERGIES BEFORE PLACING YOUR
ORDER.
18% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO
PARTIES OF SIX OR MORE, DURING
SPECIAL EVENTS ON ANY TABLE, OR
MONDAY THRU SUNDAY AFTER 10PM.
NO SEPARATE CHECKS FOR PARTIES
OF SIX OR MORE. NO SUBSTITUTIONS
PLEASE NO PERSONAL CHECKS.
$9.95
2 HOUR SITTING LIMITS
ON ALL TABLES FROM WEDNESDAY
THRU SATURDAY.
Three delicious homemade tamales in their corn husk stuffed with mix of pork or
chicken, green tomatillo and red tomato sauce. Served with sour cream and salsa
ranchera on the side.
• LALOS NACHOS
ASK FOR
VEGETARIAN
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
SERVICE TO ANYONE
$9.95
Corn tortillas chips topped with refried beans and melted chihuahua cheese.
Served with sour cream, fresh guacamole and pico de gallo on the side. Please see your choice of extra sides on page 2.
• QUESO FUNDIDO
VEGETARIAN
$9.95
Melted chihuahua cheese with your choice of green tomatillo or salsa ranchera. Please see your choice of extra sides on page 2.
Sopas & Ceviches
• SOPA DE FRIJOL
VEGETARIAN
Quesadillas
$4.95
Black bean soup served with queso fresco, sour cream
and jalapeño slices.
• SOPA DE TORTILLA
$4.95
Chicken-Chile pasilla broth, avocado, tortilla strips,
queso panela and sour cream.
• CEVICHE DE CAMARON
$10.95
Fresh shrimp simmered in lime juice and seasoned
with diced tomatoes, chopped sweet onions, cilantro,
slices of avocado and mix bell peppers.
• AGUACHILE CEVICHE VERDE
$11.95
Fresh raw shrimp cured in lime juice, in a cilantro and
serrano pepper salsa, garnished with red onions and
cucumbers.
• COCTEL DE CAMARON
$13.95
Shrimp cocktail with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, diced
cucumber and slices of fresh avocado.
Add fresh octopus $3.50.
ALL OPTIONS BELOW ARE SERVED WITH
sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo on the center.
Make it a dinner! with rice and beans for additional $3.00.
*Please see your choice of extras on page 2.
• SUPER QUESADILLA
ASK FOR
VEGETARIAN
$10.95
Flour tortilla filled with cheese and spread of refried beans.
Add your choice of meat for an extra price, please see page 2.
• VEGGIE QUESADILLA
VEGETARIAN
$10.95
Flour tortilla filled with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes
& poblano peppers.
• TIJUANA
$14.95
Flour tortilla filled with cheese, spinach, garlic and fresh
grilled shrimp.
• TOLUCA
$12.95
• SINCRONIZADAS
$11.95
Flour tortilla filled with cheese, tomatoes, onions, chipotle and
pork chorizo.
Flour tortilla with ham and cheese fillings, grilled and cut
finger size. Served with salsa ranchera sauce.
PLATOS FUERTES - MAIN COURSE
Sizzling Skillets
For Everyone • Just For You
LALOS FIESTA
FOR TWO PEOPLE
Grilled skirt steak, chicken breast, plump shrimp wrapped in bacon, roasted
pork ribs, sauteed mushrooms, pork chorizo, green onions, bell peppers
& grilled queso panela. Served with sour cream, guacamole, mexican rice,
frijoles charros and pico de gallo on the side. $39.95
MARISCADA
FOR TWO PEOPLE
Fresh calamari,
mussels, shrimp sauteed
with our own mexican
spices. Breaded tilapia,
crab legs, red potatoes,
carrots, jalapeños,
onions accompanied
with white rice and
potato salad
on the side.
LALOS ULTIMATE
SKILLET FOR ONE
PERSON
A generous mix of chicken breast, pork chorizo,
skirt steak, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, $49.95
grilled queso panela & plump shrimp wrapped
in bacon, cooked to create a truly unique taste.
Served with mexican rice, frijoles charros on the
side. $19.95
YOUR CHOICE OF FAJITAS
Your choice of skirt steak, tender chicken breast or combo mix, sauteed
with onions, tomatoes and poblano peppers. Served with a side of pico
de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, mexican rice and refried beans and
your choice of tortillas. Add (melted cheese topping) suizo for $1.50.
STEAK FAJITAS
$17.95
CHICKEN FAJITAS
$15.95
CHICKEN & STEAK COMBO
$19.95
VEGGIE STYLE FAJITAS
VEGETARIAN
SHRIMP FAJITAS
$15.95
$18.95
Shrimp fajitas grilled with slices of onions tomatoes and colorful bell
peppers. Served with white rice, and potato salad on the side and your
choice of tortillas. Add melted cheese topping suizo for $1.50.
• BISTEC CON RAJAS Y QUESO
$17.95
Marinated portions of ribeye steak, grilled onions, tomatoes & poblano
peppers, topped with melted cheese. Served with refried beans, mexican
rice and fresh salad.
• CHILES RELLENOS
ASK FOR
VEGETARIAN
$16.95
Two egg battered poblano peppers filled with cheese and
pan-fried in salsa ranchera our mild sauce. Served with refried beans,
mexican rice and fresh salad. Add your selection of topping, see page 2.
• POLLO CON MOLE
$14.95
Two pieces of chicken lavishly smothered with our rich spicy mole sauce,
sprinkled with sesame seeds. Served with refried beans, mexican rice
and fresh salad. (Contains peanuts. Please inform us if a person in your
party has any food allergies)
• POLLO TAPIQUEÑA
• ASADA TAPIQUEÑA
$17.95
$18.95
Your choice of tender skirt steak or grilled chicken
breast prepared to your taste. Served with mexican
rice, refried beans, fresh salad and a cheese
enchilada covered with red adobo sauce, topped
with sour cream & sprinkles of queso fresco.
• POLLO ZAMORA
• ASADA ZAMORA
$18.95
$19.95
Your choice of tender grilled skirt steak or
chicken breast cooked to order and topped with
frijoles charros. Served with two quesadillas,
cactus salad and fresh guacamole.
• GUISADO DE LOMO
$17.95
Chef’s specialty, chopped ribeye steak, grilled &
simmered in your choice of spicy chile de arbol
or mild salsa ranchera sauce. Served with refried
beans, mexican rice and fresh salad.
• QUESADILLAS
CON RAJAS
ASK FOR
VEGETARIAN
$14.95
Three folded flour tortillas filled with cheese,
grilled onions and poblano peppers. Add chicken
or steak extra. Served with refried beans, mexican
rice and fresh salad. Add your selection of extra
filling, see page 2.
BIENVENIDOS
Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant has been serving authentic family recipes since 1971 and we have
pledged to always serve the same original recipes that have made it a Chicagoland tradition.
We are committed to offering high quality food and service while providing a wonderful experience
for our patrons. A place where one can expect a great night out, full of mouth-watering Mexican
dishes, great music and the best margaritas in town....all under one roof.
At Lalos’s everyday is a reason to celebrate. Check out our daily specials and join the celebration.
NEED HELP? BELOW
TAKE A LOOK AT THE LIST
AL PASTOR marinated pork.
CHILE DE ARBOL a small, but fiery chili pepper.
CHORIZO Mexican pork sausage.
QUESO PANELA fresh basket cheese.
QUESO FRESCO crumbling fresh cheese.
SALSA RANCHERA a mild red sauce.
SALSA VERACRUZANA a mild tomato sauce
FRIJOLES CHARROS a delicious mix of pinto
beans, ham, bacon, and bell peppers.
MOLE a rich, spicy sauce made out of several
ingredients, including chocolate and peanuts.
PICO DE GALLO a spicy mix of chopped tomatoes,
jalapeño peppers, onions and cilantro.
FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA plain broiled pinto beans.
EVENTOS DE LA SEMANA
CERVEZAS - BEERS
IMPORTADAS
MICHELADA
MIX $2.50
PARTY BUCKETS
AVAILABLE
MEX
BEER
HERE!
ASK FOR A
FROSTED GLASS!
CORONA • CORONA LIGHT
NEGRA MODELO •MODELO ESPECIAL
PACIFICO • SOL • TECATE • VICTORIA
XX LARGER• BOHEMIA
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
KARAOKE TUESDAYS
$8.00 - House margaritas all day! Show off your
performance skills every Tuesday at 8:30 pm.
TROPICAL WEDNESDAYS
No cover. All night! Free salsa lessons start at 9:30 pm.
Dance the night away with resident DJ until 2:00 am.
LIVE THURSDAYS
$12.00 Margachela - Frozen margarita with upside
down Coronita.
Live bands at 7:00 pm, & Guest DJ at 10:00 pm.
HAPPY FRIDAYS
Join us after work and enjoy the best margaritas in
town! Live mariachi starts at 7:00 pm.
Video mixing by resident DJ 10:00 pm to 2:00 am.
PARTY SATURDAYS
Celebrate the weekend & party all night!
Live music 7:00pm to 10:00 pm.
House top 40 and Latin beats by resident
DJ at 10:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
FAMILY SUNDAYS
$6.00 Mimosas - $10.00 Bloody Mary
Buy your favorite beer at a regular price. Make it a
michelada! for $1.00 extra.
Bring your whole family!
Clown & balloon artist 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
3 hours of live mariachi starts at 4:30 pm.
MENU ITEMS AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS INCLUDES
MENU ITEMS AND PRICES ON WEBSITE
CRAFT
BEER
HERE!
ASK FOR A
FROSTED GLASS!
LAGUNITAS IPA
SNAPSHOT WHEAT • ALLAGASH WHITE
REVOLUTION ANTI HERO
DOMESTICAS
COLD
BEER
HERE!
ASK FOR A
FROSTED GLASS!
MILLER LITE • BUD LIGHT • BUDWEISER •
O’DOULS (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
PRIVATE & CORPORATE
EVENTS JUST ASK!
PLEASE ASK A MANAGER FOR DETAILS
FAVORITOS FAVORITES
-
Most plates listed below are served with mexican rice,
refried beans and a salad.
Enchiladas
Three rolled up corn tortillas with your choice of shredded
chicken, ground beef or steak, covered with your choice of sauce:
green tomatillo, red adobo or mole.
• ORIGINALES
$14.95
Sprinkled with fresh
queso fresco.
• ENCHILADAS DE QUESO
• SUIZAS
$14.95
Covered with melted
chihuahua cheese.
VEGETARIAN
$13.95
Three folded corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, covered
with red adobo sauce, sour cream & thin slices of onions.
Served with white rice, potato salad and garden-fresh salad.
• ENCHILADAS DE ESPINACAS VEGETARIAN
$13.95
Three folded corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, covered
with green tomatillo sauce, topped with sour cream and melted
cheese. Served with green rice & black beans.
Tacos & Tostadas
• TACO DINNER
$11.95
Two tacos stuffed with your choice of chicken, steak, ground
beef, shredded beef, chorizo or al pastor. Serve with lettuce,
tomato and queso fresco. With your choice of corn or flour
tortilla. Sour cream or guacamole extra, see below.
• TACO LIGEROS
VEGETARIAN
$10.95
Three rolled up corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of baby
cactus and queso fresco or a mix of mushrooms, onions and
chihuahua cheese sauteed with Lalo’s signature spices.
Served with white rice & black beans.
• TACOS A LA PARRILLA
$14.95
Three boiled skirt steak tacos, seasoned with lemon juice,
onions & cilantro. Served with mexican rice, refried beans,
fresh salad, grilled green onions and a roasted jalapeño-tomatillo
sauce on the side and your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
• TOSTADAS
ASK FOR
VEGETARIAN
$11.95
Two open faced crispy corn tortillas spread with refried beans,
topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, slices of
avocado and your choice of ground beef, steak, chicken, chorizo
or veggies. Served with mexican rice and refried beans.
EXTRA SIDES
PLEASE NOTE
THAT OPTIONS ARE EXTRA
MEATS $2.50
OTHERS
CHORIZO, CHICKEN,
GROUND BEEF, STEAK
OR AL PASTOR.
EXCEPT SHRIMP $4.00
GUACAMOLE 4 OZ. $4.00
FRENCH FRIES $2.00
SIDE OF RICE $2.75
SIDE OF BEANS $3.00
POBLANO
PEPPERS $1.50
CHILE TOREADO $2.00
KNOB ONIONS $1.00
MUSHROOMS $1.50
DAIRY $1.50
CHIHUAHUA, PANELA,
FRESCO OR SUIZO.
SOUR CREAM $1.50
FAVORITOS FAVORITES
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Burritos
• BURRITO DINNER
$11.95
• BURRITO LALOS
$13.95
• CHIMICHANGAS
$12.95
Filled with beans, lettuce, tomato and your choice of steak,
chicken, ground beef or al pastor. Topped with sour cream and
guacamole.
Stuffed with slices of grilled chicken breast or steak sauteed
with onions, tomatoes and peppers, covered with chile de arbol
sauce and sprinkled with queso fresco.
Two deep fried flour tortillas stuffed with beans, cheese and
your choice of chicken, steak or ground beef. Toped with sour
cream, cilantro, onions, and salsa ranchera.
Add melted cheese topping suizo for $1.50.
• VEGGIE BURRITO
VEGETARIAN
$11.95
Poblano peppers, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms
and pinto beans. Served with frijoles de la olla and green rice
with guacamole on top.
Add melted cheese topping suizo for $1.50.
• FLAUTAS
Flautas
$12.95
Four corn flute shaped tacos filled with your choice of shredded
chicken or beef, garnished with sour cream, guacamole and
queso fresco.
• FLAUTAS DE PAPA
VEGETARIAN
$10.95
Four corn flute shaped crispy tacos stuffed with mashed potatoes
and sliced poblano peppers, garnished with guacamole, sour
cream and cheese. Served with white rice & frijoles de la olla.
• DE LA CASA
Ensaladas
$8.95
Fresh romaine lettuce with fresh vegetables,topped with
squares of queso panela, balsamic vinaigrette, ranch or
chipotle ranch dressing. Dress your salad with your choice of
meats. Please see sides for extra, page 2.
• CAESAR
$10.95
Romaine lettuce mixed with grilled chicken breast & croutons,
sprinkled with queso cotija.
• TACO SALAD
ASK FOR
VEGETARIAN
$10.95
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, queso panela,
cucumber, with refried beans and mexican rice on the side.
Accompanied with sour cream and guacamole. Dress your salad
with your choice of meats. Please see sides for extras, page 2.
MEXICAN FAVORITES DRINKS
JARRITOS
ask for flavors
HORCHATA • SODAS• MILK • CRANBERRY JUICE
ORANGE JUICE• PINEAPPLE JUICE• HOT TEA
MARISCOS SEAFOOD
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Most plates listed below are served with white rice,
potato salad and fresh salad. Your choice of bread or tortillas.
Pescados
Prepared your own huachinango or tilapia fillet with
our fresh homemade sauce. See below for your options.
• HUACHINANGO whole red snapper
• FILETE DE TILAPIA tilapia fillet
• PULPO FRESCO fresh octopus
$19.95
$16.95
$16.95
A LA DIABLA
special mix of chipotle sauce, salsa veracruzana
and a touch of habanero sauce.
A LA VERACRUZANA
AL MOJO DE AJO
A mild tomato sauce.
Fresh garlic butter sauce
• TACOS DE PESCADO
$14.95
Three breaded with our own recipe or grilled fish tacos with
a mayo-chipotle sauce on the side, topped with pico de gallo.
Accompanied with mexican and refried beans.
Camarones
• AL MOJO DE AJO
$16.95
Plump shrimp from Mexico’s coastline, cooked until pink and
basted with fresh garlic sauce.
• A LA DIABLA
$16.95
A generous portion of fresh shrimp sauteed in our special mix
sauces of variety of spices and mexican hot peppers. If you like
spicy foods, this dish is sure to please!
• AL QUESO
$16.95
• EMPANIZADOS
$16.95
Shrimp sauteed in spices and smothered in our exquisite cheese
chipotle sauce. Served with white rice, refried beans and fresh
romaine lettuce.
Butterfly shrimp breaded with our own recipe.
• TINGA DE CAMARON
$16.95
Grilled shrimp sauteed with onions and tomatoes, covered with
a deliciously spicy chipotle sauce.
• TACOS DE CAMARON
$16.95
Three tacos with your choice of corn or flour tortilla, topped
with lettuce, tomatoes and queso fresco. With refried beans
and mexican rice. Mayo-chipotle sauce on the side.
Sopa ó Caldo
Served with white rice, fresh limes, cilantro and
onions on the side. Your choice of bread or tortillas.
• SOPA MARINA
$17.95
• CALDO DE CAMARON
$15.95
• CALDO DE PESCADO
$14.95
Seafood soup extravaganza made with shrimp, crab legs,
octopus, clams, fish and vegetables.
A classic from the Mexican coastline. This tasty soup is made
with fresh shrimp & vegetables.
A delicious tilapia fish soup (no spines), with vegetables made
with our own tasty recipe.
LALO’S BAR LIQUOR
-
PLEASE ASK YOUR SERVER FOR OUR DRINKS MENU
Famous Margaritas
Your choice of frozen or on the rocks
• LALOS ORIGINAL
Delicious! House tequila, triple sec with our own
famous citrus mix.
•
LALOS FRUIT MARGARITAS
House tequila with your choice of strawberry, mango, peach,
guava, raspberry, tamarindo or watermelon.
REGULAR
PITCHER
$13.95
• MARGACHELA
$34.95
$13.95
House lime margarita frozen with a coronita beer upsidedown.
• ULTIMATE MARGARITA
$18.95
Premium tequila, sweet’n sour and a touch of
Grand Marnier. Sold only on the rocks.
• FRESHEST MARGARITA
Squeezed lime juice, agave nectar and premium tequila.
Sold only on the rocks.
• CUCUMBER MARGARITA
On the rocks margarita with premium tequila, cucumber, agave,
squeezed lime juice and triple sec. Sold only on the rocks.
REGULAR
PITCHER
$16.95
$36.95
Tropical Drinks
• PIÑA COLADA
$14.95
Made with light rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice.
Sprinkled with dry coconut flakes.
• FRUITY SANGRIAS
$14.95
Enjoy our homemade special blend of red wine, and fruit juices.
For additional price try our flavored sangria in, peach,
pineapple, apple or coconut, flavor shot $3.00.
• LALO’S MOJITO
$9.95
• PALOMA
$9.95
Your choice of flavor rum, citrus, coconut, guava, mango or
raspberry over muddled limes, simple syrup, fresh mint leaves
and lime soda.
Cazadores o Hornitos reposado tequila, grapefruit soda and
lime juice.
Sipping Tequilas
AVION
• PATRON •
DON JULIO
•
CASA NOBLE
Silver $10/Reposado $11/Añejo $12
• CASA NOBLE FLIGHT
$24.95