El Tamarindo Menu
El Tamarindo, a Salvadoran-Mexican restaurant located in Washington, DC, offers a diverse menu with options for vegans and vegetarians. Known for its pupusas and flavorful dishes, guests can enjoy a variety of traditional Central American flavors. The vibrant ambiance, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials make it a popular choice for locals and tourists alike. Customers praise the delicious pupusas, bottomless taco deals, and refreshing drinks like the pina colada. While some reviewers mention mixed experiences with service, the overall consensus is positive, highlighting the great food and reasonable prices. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner spot or a place to enjoy drinks with friends, El Tamarindo provides a laid-back atmosphere with tasty offerings that won't disappoint.
Bebidas - Take Out
Bottled Water
Pure and refreshing bottled water.
Canned Soda
Canned Soda Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
Tamarindo - Take Out
Marañon - Take Out
Marañon - cashew fruit juice. Available in oz. or oz.
Fresco De Ensalada - Take Out
Fresh fruit and vegetable drink. Available in oz. or oz. sizes.
Horchata - Take Out
Rice milk drink flavored with cinnamon. Available in oz. or oz. sizes.
Oatmilk Horchata - Take Out
Oatmilk horchata, available in oz. or oz.
Coffee To-Go
Freshly brewed coffee made from carefully selected beans, available to-go. Cream and sugar typically provided upon request.
Cappuccino To-Go
Espresso blended with steamed milk and topped with a layer of foamy milk.
Latte To-Go
Espresso combined with steamed milk, typically topped with a light layer of foamed milk.
Horchata Latte To-Go
Horchata latte with choice of whole milk or oat milk. Available in single or double size.
Hot Chocolate To-Go
Rich hot chocolate made with steamed milk, typically topped with whipped cream.
Hot Tea To-Go
A selection of black, green, and herbal teas, typically including flavors like Earl Grey, chamomile, and peppermint, brewed fresh for a soothing beverage on the go.
Iced Tea To-Go
Freshly brewed tea served over ice, typically enjoyed plain or with a hint of lemon or sweetener.
Lemonade oz - To Go
Freshly squeezed lemon juice blended with filtered water and cane sugar for a refreshing drink.
Mango Juice - Take Out
Mango juice, available in oz. or oz. sizes.
French Press
Drip
Rich and aromatic drip coffee. Available in oz and oz sizes.
Café De Olla
Cafà de olla — traditional Mexican coffee with cinnamon and piloncillo. Available in oz or oz sizes.
Espresso
Single or double shot of bold espresso.
Americano
Two size options: oz or oz.
Cortado
Espresso and steamed milk blend in equal measure for a smooth finish.
Cappuccino
Frothy espresso with steamed milk, choice of oz or oz.
Latte
Rich espresso with steamed milk; available in oz or oz sizes.
Horchata Latte
Horchata latte with sweet cinnamon flavors. Available in oz or oz sizes.
Chocolate Caliente
Rich hot chocolate; available in oz or oz sizes.
Additional Shots
Horchata Foam Topper
Café Menu
February Specials
Combo
Combination platter of all your favorite Salvadoran treats: pupusas, elotes locos, platanos fritos, yuca con chicharron. Served with curtido, pico de gallo, salsa de pupusa & spicy salsa verde
The Super Platter
A variety of bites for sharing: Chorizo, Beef Empanadas, Steak Fajita strips, Chicken Fajita Strips, Chicken Wings. Served with spicy dipping sauces and pico de gallo.
The Big Game Platter
A variety of bites for sharing: Mini pupusas, mini elotes, platano sides, yucca con chicharron, pico de gallo, dipping sauces and curtido.
Chips & Salsa
Crispy tortilla chips paired with zesty and freshly made salsa.
Elotes Locos
Corn on the cob in a spicy salsa verde mayo, cilantro. lime & grated cheese.
Quesadillas
Served with pico de gallo & sour cream
House Combination
A variety of nachos, beef taquitos, wings & quesadillas. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gall & jalapenos.
El Tamarindo Nachos
Served with guacamole, sour cream, pic de gallo & jalapenos.
Trio Dip
Guacamole, queso dio, bean dip. Served with corn chips.
Guacamole Dip
Dairy free. served with house made corn chips.
Taquitos
Grilled corn tortilla taquitos stuffed with shredded chicken or beef. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream & cheese. Optional add-on guacamole
Chile Con Queso
Housemade cheese dip with jalapeno. Served with corn chips.
Beef Empanadas
Two ground beef & hardboiled egg empanadas. Served with spicy salsa verde.
Chicken Empanadas
Jackfruit Empanadas
Ceviche
Fresh cod, baby shrimp, citrus juices & spices, onions, cilantro & celery.
Chicken Wings
Served with buffalo sauce & ranch.
Platanos Fritos
Sweet plantains served with refried beans & sour cream.
Empanadas De Frijol Y Queso
Sweet plantain turnovers stuffed with refried beans & queso fresco - topped with sour cream.
Tamal De Pollo
Chicken tamale.
Tamal De Elote
Sweet corn tamale.
Yuca Con Chicharron
Fried yucca with your choice of chicken or pork.
Atol De Elote
Appetizers
Pupusa
Single Pupusa
Salvadoran handmade corn tortilla pocket filled with your choice of filling. Served with curtido & salsa de pupusa.
Pupusas
Salvadoran handmade corn tortilla pocket filled with your choice of filling. Served with curtido & salsa de pupusa.
One Dozen Pupusas
Select fillings of our famous pupusas.
Pupusa Vegana
Salvadoran handmade corn tortillas stuffed with vegan cheese and optional fillings.
Pupusa Loca
A large Salvadoran handmade corn tortilla pocket filled with your choice of multiple different fillings. Served with curtido & salsa de pupusa.
Large Pupusa Kit
Now you can cook your very own delicious pupusas at home! The Pupusa Kit contains ingredients for - servings. We recommend at least two servings per person.
Small Pupusa Kit
Now you can cook your very own delicious pupusas at home! The Pupusa Kit contains ingredients for - servings. We recommend two servings per person.
Mariscada
A flavorful seafood soup with lobster, shrimp, mussels, fish and vegetables. Served with rice & a cheese pupusa.
Sopa De Res
A hearty beef soup with short rib, yucca, carrots, cabbage and sweet plantain. Served with two handmade tortillas.
Sopa De Frijol
Pinto Bean soup served with avocado, cilantro & two handmade tortillas.
Sopa De Pollo
Slow cooked chicken drums & breast, chopped potato, carrots, zucchini & bell peppers. Served with two handmade tortillas.
Avocado Salad
A crispy tortilla bowl filled with avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, lettuce & cheese.
Elote Loco Street Corn Salad
Charred corn, pickled onion, queso fresco, cilantro, spicy cremosa salsa verde - on fresh greens.
Soups & Salads
Specials
Especial Intipuca
Grilled chicken breast, steak & Salvadoran chorizo. Served with rice, refried beans, guacamole & pico de gallo.
Fajitas
Your choice of protein with sauteed onions & bell peppers. Served with rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & corn tortillas. Optional add on: .oz Guacamole +.
Burrito
Your choice of protein, rice & refried beans - topped with house made salsa & melted cheese. Served with, sour cream & pico de gallo on the side. Optional add on: guacamole +$.
Pollo En Mole Poblano
Grilled chicken breast topped with housemade mole sauce & toasted sesame seeds. Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains.
Steak A La Jose
Tender grelled steak served with rice, refried beans, sweet plantains & entomatada sauce on the side.
Pollo Al Cilantro
Grilled chicken breast sauteed in garlic butter & a creamy cilantro sauce. Served with rice & black beans.
Grilled Chicken
Citrus marinated chicken breast topped with caramelized onions & fresh chopped cilantro. Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains.
Soft Tacos
Three corn tortilla tacos with your choice of protein. Served with rice, refried beans, guacamole & pico de gallo.
Chimichanga
Grilled flour tortillas filled with rice, refried beans and your choice of filling. Served with Spanish rice & garden salad.
Combinacion Guanaca
Salvadoran combination platter with your choice of pupusa, chicken or corn tamale, sweet plantains, rice & refried beans.
Camarones A La Crema
Succulent jumbo shrimp sauteed in a creamy rnchera sauce. Served with rice & black beans.
Salmon A La Plancha
Lightly seasoned salmon filet Served with rice & a garden salad.
Pescado Frito
Catch of the Day deep fried. Served with rice & garden salad.
Mariscos
Enchiladas
Shrimp Enchiladas
Two shrimp enchiladas in a creamy ranchera sauce & melted cheese. Served with rice & black beans. guacamole & sour cream.
Enchiladas Poblanas
Chicken or cheese enchiladas in a housemade mole sauce. Served with rice, black beans, guacamole, sour cream & sweet plantains.
Jack Fruit Enchiladas
Topped with salsa verde & melted vegan cheese. Served with pico de gallo.
Vegetarian Trios Enchiladas
Cheese mole enchilada, spinach enchilada with salsa verde & jackfruit carnitas enchilada with salsa roja. Served with rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Trios Enchiladas
Chicken, beef & cheese enchiladas. Served with rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Side Avocado
Freshly sliced avocado side, perfect for adding a creamy touch to your meal.
Queso Fresco
Fresh and creamy cheese served with a tangy twist, perfect for dipping and drizzling.
Tortilla Salvadorena
Home Fries / Papas
Platanos Fritos Side
Corn Tortilla ()
Flour Tortilla ()
Jalapenos Grilled
Rice
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
Black Beans
Savory Black Beans, Slow-Cooked to Perfection
Pinto Beans
Savory Pinto Beans, Slow-Cooked to Perfection
Sour Cream
Creamy tangy condiment for all sizes: .oz, .oz, or oz.
Guacamole
Creamy avocado dip. Available in .oz, .oz, or oz sizes.
Side Pico De Gallo (. Oz)
Vegan Sour Cream
Single Enchilada
Single enchilada with options including cheese, meats like chicken and beef, seafood like shrimp, and vegetarian choices like jackfruit and black bean.
Single Taco
Soft taco filled with your choice of shredded chicken, grilled chicken, steak, shredded beef, jackfruit, black bean, shrimp, ground beef, chorizo, cod fish, or queso birria.
Shrimp
Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.
Chorizo
Spicy Spanish sausage, perfect for a bold, flavorful addition to any dish.
Solo Chicharron
Solo Yuca
Eggs
oz Salsa De Pupusa
oz Curtido
oz Maseca
Fajita Set Up
Jalapenos Pickled
Chef Veggies
Corn Chips
Salsa (No Chips)
Salsa Mole
Salsa Mole - Available in three sizes: . oz, . oz, and oz.
Salsa Ranchera
Tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and spices. Available in . oz, . oz, and oz portions.
Salsa Roja
Rich and tangy tomato-based sauce. Various sizes available.
Salsa Verde
Green sauce. Available in . oz., . oz., or oz. sizes.
Shredded Cheese
Tossed Salad
Fresh and vibrant mix of crisp greens
Taco
House Spicy Salsa Trio
Yuquita Sauce
Choice of yuquita sauce - available in . oz, . oz, or oz sizes.
. Oz Chile Arbol
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Strawberries
Sides
Desserts
Choco Flan
Rich chocolate cake layered with creamy flan, topped with a dusting of shredded coconut and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Coconut Flan
Smooth and creamy flan infused with coconut, garnished with whipped cream and a sprig of mint, drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Tres Leches
A moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Empanadas De Platano
Sweet plantain turnovers, lightly dusted with sugar.
Churros Con Chocolate
Churros served with chocolate syrup and fresh strawberries
Desayuno De La Casa
Eggs, sweet plantains, refried beans & sour cream.
Chilaquiles Con Papas
Corn tortilla strips topped with eggs, roasted tomatillo salsa, crumbled queso, sour cream & cilantro. Served with home fries.
Chorizo Skillet
Homefries, Salvadoran chorizo, avocado, sweet plantains, topped with two sunny side up eggs.
El Vegano
Chilaquiles with spinach, vegan cheese, avocado & sweet plantains.
El Tam Bowl
Fresh chopped lettuce, rice with mixed vegetables, black beans, pico de gallo & spicy salsa verde cremosa.
Taco Trio
Three handmade tortilla tacos with your choice of shredded chicken, beef or black beans. Topped with pickled red onions & cilantro.
Huevos Rancheros
Corn tortilla topped with two sunny side up eggs and a tomato, onion bell pepper and cilantro stew.
Breakfast Pupusas
Two pupusas topped with refried beans & two sunny side up eggs.
Breakfast Burrito
Spinach or chorizo, scrambled eggs, avocado, cheddar cheese & home fries. Served with roasted tomatilla salsa & sour cream.
Churro French Toast
Classic French toast with a light cinnamon churro caramelization. Served with berries & syrup.
Tamal Preparado
Chilaquiles Rellenos
Sopes Benedictinos
Elote Loco Queso Dip
Brunch
Brunch Sides
Side Avocado
Freshly sliced avocado side, perfect for adding a creamy touch to your meal.
Side Queso Fresco
Side Tortilla Salvadorena
Side Pico De Gallo (. Oz)
Side Home Fries
Crispy Homestyle Fries, Perfectly Seasoned and Golden Brown
Side Platanos Fritos
Side Eggs
Corn Tortilla
Perfect for wrappin gyour favorite fillings
Flour Tortilla
Soft, freshly made flour tortilla, perfect for wrapping your favorite ingredients.
