El Guapo Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Guapo, where vibrant Mexican flavors meet a trendy atmosphere in Catonsville, MD. Nestled at 729 Frederick Rd, this restaurant is ideal for groups and families, with a menu that features delightful brunch options and mouthwatering tapas.
The Tapas Brunch offers a variety of dishes such as delicious Huevos Ranchero Tostada and flavorful Shrimp and Grits, all priced affordably around $7-$8. For those craving a snack, the Antojitos section includes irresistible Guacamole and savory Birria Quesadilla.
Known for its friendly service and vibrant decor, El Guapo also boasts a full bar, perfect for enjoying cocktails with friends. You can expect engaging experiences like drag bingo brunches and nostalgic gaming in the inviting basement. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a lively outing, El Guapo is sure to impress with its blend of delectable dishes and fun-filled ambiance.
Tapas Brunch
French Toast
Blueberry compote, maple syrup. Vegetarian.
Huevos Ranchero Tostada
Pinto beans, ranchero sauce, Cotija, pork chorizo, over-easy egg. Gluten free.
Breakfast Taco
Flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, avocado, salsa verde, bacon.
Shrimp and Grits
Chipotle roasted poblano grits, candied bacon, pickled jalapenos, garlic cream.
Steak and Eggs
Mojo skirt steak, egg any way. Gluten free.
Veggie Quesadilla
Mushroom, onion, bell pepper, Jack cheese, sour cream drizzle. Vegetarian.
Breakfast Potato Nachos
Home fries, queso sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo. Vegetarian.
Plantanos
Fried plantains, lime crema sauce. Vegetarian.
Mexican Street Corn Muffin
Grilled and topped with lime crema, cilantro, jalapeno, Cotija cheese. Vegetarian.
Fried Churro
Dusted cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce. Vegetarian.
Chicken Taquito
Jack cheese, braised chicken, sour cream drizzle.
Grilled Pineapple
Honey, lime, mint. Vegetarian, gluten free.
Guacamole
Jalapeno, lime, cilantro. Vegetarian.
Queso With Chorizo
Melted queso, chorizo, peppers, and onions, tortilla chips. Gluten-free.
Corn Dip
Bacon, creamy roasted corn, queso fresco, served w/ tortilla chips.
Chicken Taquitos
Adobo braised chicken, Jack cheese, rolled and fried, lime crema.
Birria Quesadilla
Adobo dipped tortilla, Jack cheese, sauteed onions, braised beef, sauteed onions, adobo salsa, side of Pico de Gallo and Lime Crema.
Traditional Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, Jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream. Extras for an additional charge.
Loaded Nacho Fries
French Fries topped with melted queso, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos
Nachos Classicos
tortilla chipped topped with melted queso, jalapenos, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime crema, optional choice of protein. Extras for additional charge. Vegetarian.
Mexican Street Corn
Corn on the cob, lime crema, Cotija cheese, chili spices. Gluten-free.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
braised chicken, onions, peppers, tomato, topped with crispy tortilla and jalapenos
Dusty Grilled Wings
Fajita spiced, chipotle Cotija dressing, cilantro, Cotija cheese. Gluten free.
Appetizer Sampler
Two Chicken Taquitos, Four Grilled Wings, Cheese Quesadilla, Two Elote
Fried Chicken Wings
1 lb jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce and served with cilantro ranch and blue cheese dressings.
Cheese Quesadilla
Traditional cheese quesadilla stuffed with your choice of protein and onions and peppers.
Antojitos
Sopa y Ensalada
Sopa Pozole
Roasted chili broth, chicken, radish, hominy, crisp tortillas, cilantro.
Sopa Elote
Roasted chili broth, chicken, radish, hominy, crisp tortillas, cilantro. Vegetarian.
Sopa Pescado
Fortified seafood stock, root vegetables.
Ensalada Tropical
Romaine, spinach, mango, grapefruit, strawberries, honey chipotle vinaigrette.
Lucky's Salad
Arugula, spinach, zucchini, carrots, poblano peppers, onions, avocado, sweet potato, tomato vinaigrette.
Taco Salad
crispy tortilla, grilled chicken, romaine, pico de gallo, Jack cheese, guacamole, lime crema.
Paloma Salad
Baby arugula tossed in a honey tequila vinaigrette, topped with grapefruit, red onion, toasted peanuts, fresh avocado. Vegetarian, gluten-free.
Burrito
Choice of Meat (chicken, crab, shrimp, shredded beef, or fried cauliflower, +$1) onions, bell peppers, pico de gallo, rice, and black beans all wrapped in flour tortilla, topped with queso.
Chimichanga
Grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomatillo salsa, rice, black beans, rolled in a flour tortilla and deep fried, chipotle cream drizzle
Enchiladas
Choice of chicken with salsa verde sauce, roasted pork with ranchero sauce, or beef smothered in mole. Served with Mexican rice and choice of beans.
Chicken Chilaquiles
tortilla chips topped with salsa verde, grilled chicken, corn salsa, roasted tomatoes, onions, arugula, and a over medium egg. Gluten Free.
Mojo Grilled Skirt Steak Plate
Grilled steak, pickled onion, charred green onion, mexican rice and choice of beans.
Adobo Grilled Chicken Plate
Grilled chicken, pickled onion, charred green onion, Mexican rice and choice of beans.
Fajitas
Sauteed onions, bell peppers, and roasted tomatoes; flour tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, mexican rice and choice of beans.
Cubano Sandwich
Braised pork, bacon, jack cheese, pickled jalapeno, avocado, chipotle mustard | Served with fries.
Baja Chicken Sandwich
Spice rubbed chicken, grilled pineapple, romaine, pico de gallo, cilantro lime crema | Served with fries.
Chile Relleno
Roasted poblanos, Jack cheese, garlic cream sauce. Vegetarian.
Pork Tamales
Masa, wrapped in corn husk, candied jalapenos.
Pupusa Trio
Comes with choice of cheese (vegetarian), bean and cheese (vegetarian), or pork and cheese, repollo slaw, salsa verde.
Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak, garlic herb mojo sauce, pickled onions, charred green onion.
Clasicos
Tacos
Chicken Tacos
Grilled Chicken, Tomatillo salsa, black beans, cilantro crema, cheddar Jack cheese.
Carnitas Tacos
Shredded Pork, orange habanero sauce, Cotija cheese, avocado, pickled onion.
Bacon Cheeseburger
ground beef, bacon, queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, dill pickle
Pina Colada Shrimp
Fried Coconut Shrimp, Pineapple Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Cilantro Lime Crema
Chicken Caesar Taco
Crispy Cheese Tortilla, Grilled Chicken, Romaine, Caesar Dressing, Avocado, Pico De Gallo
Birria Tacos
Braised beef, grilled onion, adobo salsa, Jack cheese, adobo dipped corn tortilla.
Steak Tacos
Skirt steak, garlic herb mojo sauce, corn salsa, avocado.
The Maryland Taco
Crab Cake, Corn Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Chipotle Mustard, Crumbled Crab Chips
Grilled Fish Tacos
Spiced Mahi, Cilantro Cabbage Slaw, Avocado, Chipotle Crema, Pico De Gallo
Gringo Tacos
Ground beef, lettuce, pico de gallo, Cheddar Jack cheese, flour tortilla.
Nashville Hot Chicken
spicy fried chicken, coleslaw, dill pickle, cilantro
Fried Cauliflower
fried cauliflower, black bean salsa, cilantro cabbage slaw, avocado, jalapeno, queso fresco, lime crema
Pick Three Taco Combo
Take-Home Taco Kit
Dinner for 4! Pick 2- Beef, Chicken, Pork Carnitas. Served with 6 flour tortillas, 6 corn tortillas, lettuce, pico de gallo, onions and peppers, jack cheese, sour cream, salsa verde, orange habanero sauce. Rice and beans and chips and salsa.
Combo
Pick 3. Any taco, enchilada, pupusa, or tamale. Served with Mexican rice and choice of refried black beans or pinto beans. Cauliflower rice available for an additional charge.
Combo
El Otro
Chicken Chilquiles
Grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, arugula, black beans, grilled onions, salsa verde tortillas, lime crema, cilantro. Gluten free.
Chorizo Cazuela
Roasted sweet potatoes, pork chorizo, roasted poblano, sauteed onions, spinach, black beans, lime crema, avocado.
Ned's Flatbread
Masa flatbread, spice rubbed chicken, roasted tomato, arugula, ranchero salsa, cheddar Jack cheese, green onion.
Mexican Shrimp Scampi
Garlic lemon-butter sauce, Mexican rice, roasted carrots, tomatoes, zucchini.
Fajita Pasta
Penne, spice rubbed chicken, poblano garlic cream, sauteed onions and peppers, pico de gallo, queso fresco.
Surf n Turf
Grilled mesquite marinated shrimp and carne asada, baked elote and refried black beans, queso fresco.
Cubano Torta with Papas Frita
Braised pork, bacon, chipotle mustard, Jack cheese, pickled jalapeo, avocado.
Baja Chicken Torta with Papas Fritas
Spice rubbed chicken, grilled pineapple, romaine, cilantro lime crema, pico de gallo.
Seafood Enchiladas
Crab, shrimp, jack cheese, stuffed in a flour tortilla and smothered in verde cream sauce and fresh tomatillo salsa. Served with Mexican rice and choice of refried black beans or pinto beans.
Shrimp Mexicana
Pan seared jumbo shrimp in lemon butter sauce served over rice and roasted carrots, tomatoes, and zucchini
Chicken Al Pastor Skewers
Grilled pineapple, queso Oaxaca, crispy chicken chicharron, served over cauliflower rice and roasted sweet potatoes. Gluten-free.
Huarache (Mexican Flatbread)
Handmade masa flatbread topped with refried black beans, crumbled chorizo or chicken, salsa verde, shredded lettuce, fried avocado, queso fresco, and lime crema. Protein: crumbled chorizo, chicken. Gluten-free.
Churros
Cinnamon sugar tossed fried dough, chocolate and caramel sauces.
Tres Leches Cake
Sweet milk-soaked sponge cake, cinnamon whipped cream.
Flan
Caramel cream vanilla custard, caramel sauce.
Churros Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream topped with churros and chocolate sauce.
Arroz con Leche
Sweet and creamy rice pudding, cinnamon.
Rice Pudding
Postres
Brunch Menu (Archived)
Chilaquiles con Huevos
Tortillas tossed in salsa verde topped with 2 eggs, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime crema.
Huevos Ranchero
Two crispy corn tostadas topped with over-easy eggs, pinto beans, braised chicken, classic ranchero sauce, queso fresco.
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, sauteed onions and peppers, chorizo, and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a jumbo tortilla - topped with fresh Pico de Gallo and guacamole. Served with papas fritas.
Mexican Omelet
Chorizo, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cheddar cheese. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Carne Asada y Huevos
Mojo marinated and grilled skirt steak, 2 eggs, sliced avocado, and breakfast potatoes.
Torrijas de Leche
French toast topped with orange cinnamon tequila syrup, fresh blueberry compote, and Orchata spiced whipped cream.
Chicken Enchiladas Family Meal
12 chicken enchiladas smothered in salsa verde with Monterey jack cheese, served with refried black beans and Mexican rice, with chips and salsa.
Family Meals (Archived)
Tortas (Archived)
Baja Chicken
Marinated chicken thigh, layered with grilled pineapple, pico, crisp romaine, and cilantro lime crema.
Beef Barbacoa
Barbacoa topped with mojo, fresh tomatillo salsa, arugula, and chipotle aioli.
Cubana Torta
Roasted pork, bacon, chipotle mustard, Jack cheese, pickled jalapeno, and avocado.
Roasted Mushroom Torta
Grilled portobello mushroom, black bean spread, roasted poblanos, arugula, and goat cheese. Vegetarian.
Side of Sliced Avocado
4-5 slices.
Side of Cauliflower Rice
3 Side of Corn Tortillas
3 Side of Flour Tortillas
Side of French Fries
Baked potatoes.
Small Side of Guacamole
El Guapo Hot Sauce - Red
Our custom blend hot sauce. HOT! Use with caution.
El Guapo Hot Sauce - Green
Our custom blend hot sauce. Medium Spice.
Side of Mexican Rice
Side of Pinto Beans
Made with bacon.
Small Side of Queso
Side of Refried Black Beans
Black Beans
Charro Style Pinto Beans
Street Corn Salad
Sides and Add-Ons
Kid's Menu (Archived)
Kid's Tacos
2 tacos to an order- choose beef or chicken. Served with French Fries.
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
Traditional cheese quesadilla- served with French Fries.
Kid's Tenders and Fries
Chicken Tenders and French Fries.
Kid's Corn Dog Bites with Fries
Mini corn dog bites served with French Fries.