El Fuego Mexican Restaurante Menu

Welcome to El Fuego Mexican Restaurante, a vibrant dining spot in Milwaukee that brings the flavors of Mexico to life. Renowned for its extensive array of dishes, the menu features traditional favorites crafted with fresh ingredients. Highlights include house-made guacamole and handcrafted salsas, perfect for sharing.

  • Vegetarian Options: Plenty available!
  • Casual Atmosphere: Ideal for families and groups with outdoor seating available.
  • Convenience: Reservations, takeout, and catering for any occasion.
  • Drink Selection: Enjoy a glass of wine or Sangria, specially curated to complement your meal.

Whether you’re in the mood for a casual lunch or a lively dinner, El Fuego caters to all! With moderate noise and friendly service, it’s a place to relax, savor, and celebrate. Don’t miss their happy hour specials for a delightful evening!

Appetizers

Fresh Market Guacamole

An El Fuego Tradicion, made in our fresh market located in our town square.

$7.95

Calamari

Lightly breaded calamari topped with sauteed onions and Mexican peppers.

$7.95

Nachos Fiesta

Tortilla chips, beans, Chihuahua cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, black olives, pico de gallo and ground beef.

$8.95

Traditional Nachos

Homemade tortilla chips, topped with melted Chihuahua cheese and sliced jalapenos.

$7.95

Fuego Wings

Made with Jose's spicy salsa.

$5.95

Flautas

It's a six pack of chicken rolled up in corn tortillas and deep fried, served with guacamole and sour cream.

$6.95

El Fuego Appetizer Combo

Fuego wings, flautas, fuegopenos, cheese quesadilla, and breaded coconut jumbo shrimp.

$16.95

Oysters Charra Style (Cold)

Topped with pico de gallo, shrimp, and avocado.

$17.95

Oysters (Cold)

$14.95

Quesadilla

Choice of shredded or ground beef, chicken or pork (pastor) with Chihuahua cheese, served with sour cream and guacamole.

$9.95

Steak, Shrimp or Fish Quesadilla

Served with Chihuahua cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

$11.95

Shrimp, Fish or Pulpo (Octopus) Ceviche

Chopped shrimp, fish or octopus marinated in lime juice with cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and garnished with avocado and special sauce.

$7.95

Ceviche Combo (all three)

$9.95

Fuegopenos

Six roasted jalapenos stuffed with Chihuahua cheese served with salsa ranchera.

$7.95

Mercado Combo (No Substitutions)

A combination of fresh market guacamole, shrimp ceviche and pico de gallo.

$10.95

Queso Fundido

WOW! A zesty and creamy Mexican cheese dip made with salsa ranchera, served with corn or flour tortillas. A Must!

$7.95

La Playa Chicken Salad

Iceburg lettuce, sweet corn, black beans, tortilla strips, tomato, avocado and chihuahua cheese, all tossed in our house ranch dressing, topped with charbroiled chicken breast.

$9.95

Taco Salad

Choice of shredded or ground beef, chicken or pork (pastor), with Iceburg lettuce, beans, tomato, black olives, chihuahua cheese and sliced jalapenos. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.

$9.95

Fajita Salad

Sauteed tomatoes, onions and peppers over a bed of Iceburg lettuce. Served in a jumbo tortilla shell. Topped with Chihuahua cheese, and sliced avocado. Choice of pollo (Chicken).

$10.95

Ensaladas

Platos Principales

Bistec a la Mexicana

Sauteed strips of steak with onions, peppers and tomatoes. Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$14.95

Pollo a la Mexicana

Sauteed strips of chicken with onions, peppers and tomatoes. Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$13.95

Bistec con Rajas y Queso

Sauteed strips of steak with sliced peppers, onions and tomatoes topped with Chihuahua cheese. Served with corn or flour tortilla.

$15.95

Pollo con Rajas y Queso

Sauteed strips of chicken with sliced peppers, onions and tomatoes topped with Chihuahua cheese. Served with corn or flour tortilla.

$14.95

Tamales (3)

Handmade and rolled in our kitchen, steamed with pollo (chicken). "Grandma's Favorite."

$9.95

Jumbo Burrito

Shredded or ground beef, chicken or pork (pastor), rolled in a flour tortilla with beans, lettuce and tomato, topped with red salsa and Chihuahua cheese.

$10.95

Milanesa de Res

Breaded steak served with french fries, rice and beans.

$13.95

Milanesa de Pollo

$11.95

Carne Asada

Traditional skirt steak done to your liking. (Chef recommends medium done) Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$15.45

Carne Asada & Coconut Shrimp Combo

$19.45

Bistec en Salsa Verde

Tender steak cooked with our Authentic (spicy) salsa verde. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

$14.95

Haurache

Homemade thick tortilla layered with beans, choice of ground or shredded beef, chicken or pork (pastor) topped with Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado served with rice and beans.

$9.95

Fuego Supreme Huarache

Served with sauteed onions and peppers layered with beans, all topped with Chihuahua cheese, served with rice.

$11.95

El Fuego Burrito

Sauteed steak, onions and peppers (incl. jalapenos) with beans, lettuce, tomato. Topped with verde (green) sauce and Chihuahua cheese.

$12.95

Pollo Perfecto

Seasoned charbroiled chicken breast topped with sauteed onions and peppers, Chihuahua cheese and salsa ranchera. Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$10.95

Pollo con Mole Poblano

Half Chicken char-broiled with our authentic mole poblano sauce (a homemade sauce containing peanuts and chocolate) topped with sesame seeds. Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$12.95

El Fuego Pollo

Half chicken char-broiled and topped with sauteed onions, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and Spanish olives. Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$12.95

Tostadas (2)

Golden crisp open faced taco shells layered with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, Chihuahua cheese, choice of shredded or ground beef, chicken or pork (pastor).

$9.95

El Fuego Pork Chops

3 pork chops charbroiled and topped with sauteed onions and peppers. Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$11.95

Chile Rellenos de Queso

Two Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg batter and pan fried in our salsa ranchera. With meat for an additional charge

$10.95

Jumbo Chimichanga

Shredded or ground beef, chicken, or pork (pastor), rolled with cheese then deep fried.

$10.95

Enchilada

Ground or shredded beef, pork (pastor), or chicken.

$3.00

Two Flautas

$3.00

Chimichanga

Ground or shredded beef, chicken, pork (pastor).

$4.00

Taco

Ground or shredded beef, chicken, pork (pastor).

$2.50

Bean Tostada

$3.50

Tostada

Ground or shredded beef, chicken, pork (pastor).

$4.50

Tamale

Pollo (chicken).

$3.50

Chile Relleno

$4.00

Mini Burrito

Ground or shredded beef, chicken or pork (pastor)

$5.95

A La Carta

Encendido a Lado

Guacamole

$2.75

Pico de Gallo

$2.00

Rice

$2.00

Beans

$2.00

Sour Cream

$1.00

Cheese

$1.25

Lettuce

$1.00

Avocado

$3.00

Tomatoes

$1.00

Onions

$1.00

Cilantro

$1.00

Sliced Jalapenos

$1.25

Fried Whole Jalapenos

$3.00

Tortillas

$1.00

Salsa Verde

$1.00

Salsa Mole

$1.50

Jose's Steak Tacos (3)

Grilled steak, Chihuahua cheese, onions and cilantro.

$12.95

Fuego Steak Tacos (3)

Grilled steak with onions, cilantro and jalapenos topped with our fresh market guacamole.

$13.95

Tacos al Pastor (pork) (3)

Marinated spicy pork, onions, cilantro and avocado.

$10.95

Baja Chicken Tacos (3)

Sauteed chicken, Chihuahua cheese, onions and cilantro.

$10.95

Fish Tacos (3)

Sauteed tilapia with onions and cilantro.

$12.95

Tacos de Barbacoa (3)

Shredded beef with onions, cilantro, and avocado.

$11.95

Fuego Shrimp Tacos (3)

Grilled shrimp with onions, cilantro and jalapenos topped with our fresh market guacamole.

$13.95

Tacos Tradicional

3 tacos with your choice of shredded or ground beef, chicken or pork (pastor), lettuce, tomato and cheese. (combinations available for extra charge).

$10.95

Firma Platos

Main

Pablos Fajitas

An El Fuego Masterpiece. Sauteed onions, peppers and tomatoes served with rice and beans, corn or flour tortillas, pico de gallo and sour cream.

$19.95

Pollo (Chicken)

$15.95

Bistec (Steak)

$17.95

Camaron (Shrimp)

$17.95

Vegetable

$11.95

Enchiladas Tradicional (3)

Topped with our authentic homemade red sauce.

$11.95

Enchiladas de Mole (3)

Topped with our authentic homemade mole sauce.

$11.95

Enchiladas Verdes (3)

Topped with our authentic green tomatillo sauce.

$11.95

Fish Enchiladas (3)

Sauteed tilapia topped with our authentic homemade red sauce.

$11.95

House Enchiladas

Vegetariano

Fajitas Vegetarianas

Sauteed onions, peppers and tomatoes served with pico de gallo, sour cream and your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$12.95

Vegetable Enchiladas

Peppers and onions rolled in a corn tortilla and topped with our authentic red sauce and Chihuahua cheese.

$11.95

Burrito Vegetariano

Stuffed with beans, sauteed onions and peppers, lettuce and tomatoes. Topped with our authentic red sauce and Chihuahua cheese. Served with sour cream.

$10.95

Quesadilla Vegetariana

Served with sauteed onions, tomatoes, peppers, Chihuahua cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

$9.95

Authentic Mexican Fried Ice Cream

$4.95

Authentic Homemade Chocolate Flan

$4.95

Homemade Flan

$3.95

Pastel del Tres Leche

Three milk cake.

$3.95

Double Chocolate Cake

$3.95

Plain or Strawberry Cheesecake

$3.95

Postre Desserts

Charbroiled Chicken Breast Sandwiches

Chicken Breast Avocado

Topped with sliced avocado, Monterey Jack cheese and chipotle mayo.

$8.95

Chicken Breast Guacamole

Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and fresh guacamole.

$8.95

Fuego Chicken Breast

Topped with sauteed peppers and onions, Monterey Jack cheese, served with salsa ranchera.

$8.95

Classico Chicken Breast

Charbroiled chicken breast topped with chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato.

$7.95

Fuego Burger

Topped with sauteed peppers and onions with Monterey Jack cheese, served with salsa ranchera.

$8.95

Avocado Burger

Topped with sliced avocado, Monterey Jack Cheese, and Chipotle Mayo.

$8.95

Guacamole Burger

Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and fresh guacamole.

$8.95

Gringo Burger

Our juicy homemade burger topped with Monterey Jack cheese.

$7.95

Juicy Charbroiled Handmade Burgers

Tortas Mexican Sandwich

Milanesa de Res Torta

$7.95

Steak Torta

$7.95

Agua de Jamaica

$2.25

Agua de Tamarindo

$2.25

Horchata

$2.25

Soda or Lemonade

We proudly serve Coca-Cola products. (one free refill)

$2.25

Freshly Brewed Iced Mint Green Tea

$1.95

Sprecher Root Beer

$2.75

Mexican Coke

$2.25

Mexican Soda

Jarritos - Ask server for flavors.

$2.25

Juice

Orange, Cranberry and Pineapple.

$2.25

Coffee / Tea

$2.25

Milk

$1.50

Chocolate Milk

$1.95

Beverages

Pescados y Mariscos

Whole Red Snapper

Marinated with salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice. Choice of: Pan-fried, Mojo de ajo (sauteed in garlic), El Fuego style: sauteed onions, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and Spanish olives (add $1); Traditional Veracruzana Style (add $2); Tequila Style (add $1).

$19.95

Fresh Filet of White Fish

Marinated with salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice. Choice of: Pan-fried, Mojo de ajo (sauteed in garlic), El Fuego style: sauteed onions, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and Spanish olives (add $1); Traditional Veracruzana Style (add $2); Tequila Style (add $1).

$14.95

Fresh Filet of Tilapia

Marinated with salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice. Choice of: Pan-fried, Mojo de ajo (sauteed in garlic), El Fuego style: sauteed onions, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and Spanish olives (add $1); Traditional Veracruzana Style (add $2); Tequila Style (add $1).

$12.95

Caldo de Camaron

Shrimp soup with fresh vegetables.

$11.95

Caldo de Mariscos (Seafood Soup)

Includes tilapia, pulpo (octopus), camaron (shrimp), and calamari with fresh garden vegetables.

$12.95

Coctel de Camaron (cold)

Shrimp cocktail with onions, cilantro, avocado, lime in our homemade tomato broth.

$9.95

Coctel de Pulpo (cold)

Octopus cocktail with onions, cilantro, avocado, lime in our homemade tomato broth.

$9.95

Coctel de Camaron y Pulpo (cold)

A combination of the above.

$10.95

Jalapeno Shrimp

Shrimp with fresh jalapenos and onions, seasoned and sauteed to perfection.

$17.95

Tequila Shrimp

Shrimp sauteed with Patron Anejo tequila, onions, sweet corn, tomatoes and bell peppers.

$17.95

Shrimp a la Veracruzana

Shrimp sauteed with pineapples, peaches, olives, onions, tomatoes and Mexican chillies.

$18.95

Coconut Jumbo Shrimp

Hand breaded in our kitchen served with our sweet pineapple sauce for dipping.

$17.95

Camaron a la Diabla

Shrimp sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce.

$17.95

Shrimp a la Mantequilla

Shrimp sauteed in orange citrus butter sauce.

$17.95

Camaron a la Mexicana

This El Fuego favorite is truely a spicy masterpiece. Sauteed jumbo shrimps with onions, peppers, jalapenos and tomatoes. Served with corn or flour tortillas.

$17.95

Shrimp a la Queso con Pimentos y Cebolla

Shrimp sauteed in olive oil with onions and peppers topped with Chihuahua cheese.

$17.95

Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo

This popular shrimp dish from the coast of Mexico provides a perfect balance of flavors. Shrimp sauteed with garlic, salt, pepper and white wine.

$17.95

Camaron Platos - Shrimp Dishes

Combinaciones Platters

Enchilada - Taco - Tostada

$12.95

Tamale - Chimichanga - Enchilada

$13.95

Taco - Tamale - Chile Relleno con queso

$14.95

Mini Burrito - Chicken Flautas

$10.95

Carmen Chardonnay

$5.00

Glass Mountain Chardonnay

$5.00

Leaving Horse Merlot

$5.00

Copper Ridge White Zinfandel

$5.00

Canyon Road Cabernet

$5.00

Zonin Pinon Grigio

$5.00

Forestville Riessling

$5.00

Montepelier Pinot Noir

$5.00

Sangria

wine made from a blend of fruits native of Mexico.

$6.00

Selection of Fine Wines

Our Signature Drinks

Loaded Cerveza

Salted rim with lime, shot of Cuervo Black with XX tap Cerveza.

$6.00

El Fuego Gold Margarita

Reposado 1800 and Grand Marnier mixed with our all natural house margarita mix.

$9.50

El Fuego Silver Margarita

1800 Silver and Cointreou mixed with our all-natural house margarita mix.

$8.50

Mango Lava Flow

All natural Pina Colada mix blended with Bacardi rum and poured over fresh mango puree for an explosion of mango flavor.

$8.50

Wild Berry Lava Flow

All natural Pina Colada mix blended with Bacardi rum and poured over fresh puree of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry for an explosion of berry flavor.

$8.50

Senor Paul's Blueberry Lavender Mojito

Fresh mint and blueberries muddled in lime juice, lavender syrup and finished with Bacardi rum and club soda.

$8.00

Coors Light - Bud Light

$2.75

Leinenkugel Honey Weis

$3.50

Dos Equis Lager

$3.50

Miller Lite

$2.75

Lake Front River West Stein

$3.50

Spotted Cow

$3.50

Hacker Pschorr

$4.50

Tap

Domestic

Coors

$4.00

Miller Chill

$4.00

Miller High Life

$4.00

MGD

$4.00

MGD 64

$4.00

Budweiser

$4.00

Bud Light

$4.00

Bud Lime

$4.00

Non-Alcoholic O'Douls

$3.50

Sol

$4.50

Dos Equis Amber

$4.50

Corona

$4.50

Corona Light

$4.50

Pacifico

$4.50

Negra Modelo

$4.50

Modelo Especial

$4.50

Carta Blanca

$4.50

Heineken

$4.50

Tecate

$4.50

Michelada

$5.50

Imported

Reposado

1800

$9.00

Cabo Wabo

$11.50

Corazon

$11.50

Cazadores

$9.00

Gran Centenario

$11.25

Herradura

$11.00

Cuervo Traditional

$8.50

Milagro

$9.00

Milagro Select

$13.00

Sauza Hornitos

$8.00

Don Eduardo

$11.00

Patron Reposado

$10.00

Don Julio Reposado

$11.00

Sauza Tres Generaciones

$9.25

Cabo Wabo Milenio

$12.50

Casa Noble

$15.25

Carozon

$12.50

Don Julio

$12.50

Don Julio 1942

$15.25

El Tesoro

$11.50

Centenario

$11.50

Jose Cuervo Black

$9.50

Milagro Select Barrel

$14.00

Patron

$11.00

Sauza Conmemorativo

$8.00

Mezcal Monte Alban

with Worm.

$8.00

Anejo

El Fuego Margarita

Straight Up

$6.00

1/2 & 1/2

$15.00

Rainbow

$30.00

Smoothies

non-alcoholic.

$3.50

House

$5.50

Jose Cuervo

$11.00

Regular

Custom Margarita

Custom Margarita

Select a tequila and a premium liqueur mixer and let our bartender shake one special for you. Upgrade your margarita to a premium liqueur for - $1 extra. Choice of: Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Midori, Chambord. Add a flavor to your margarita for - $0.50 extra.

1800 Silver

$8.00

Herradura Silver

$10.50

Cuervo Gold

$7.50

Patron Silver

$9.50

Sauza Gold

$7.00

Patron Gran Platinum

$24.00

Corzo

$9.50

Blanco

Kids Menu

Hamburger

With french fries.

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

With mayo and french fries.

Queso Quesadilla

The Mexican grill cheese with ground beef of chicken.

Cheeseburger

With Monterey Jack cheese and french fries.

One Taco

With ground beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, and cheese served with rice and beans.

One Enchilada

With ground beef or chicken topped with red sauce served with rice and beans.