El Tio Tex-Mex Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Tio Tex-Mex Grill, a vibrant gem nestled in Falls Church, VA. This restaurant serves up delicious Tex-Mex cuisine that tantalizes the palate. The menu features an enticing selection of soups, salads, and bundles that are sure to please. Start with the Chicken Tortilla Soup or indulge in the rich Seafood Soup. For fresh flavors, the Fiesta Salad topped with grilled chicken or steak is a crowd favorite.
The Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Bundle and Nacho Platter Bundle offer delightful combinations perfect for sharing. Customers rave about the friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and generous portions. Highlights include the sizzling fajitas and the refreshing Passion Fruit Margarita, making every visit memorable. With a perfect blend of flavors and ambiance, El Tio Tex-Mex Grill is a must-visit for any Tex-Mex lover.
Soups
Seafood Soup
Creamy seafood broth, simmered in a delightful combination of scallop. Shrimp, mussels, and clams. Served hot and topped with fresh cilantro.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Fresh chicken pieces, vegetable soup with tortilla chips, topped with cheese, and cilantro.
Sopa De Tortilla Soup
Vegetable soup with tortilla chips, topped with cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Tostada Salad
Large crispy flour tortilla shell filled with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Topped with preference.
Fiesta Salad
Spring mix tossed with Monterrey Jack cheese, honey mustard, topped with grilled chicken or grilled steak, and smothered with barbecue sauce.
California Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes avocado, cheese, and crispy flour tortilla chips.
El Tio Salad
Spring mix, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. Topped with grilled preference. Served with raspberry vinaigrette on the side.
Salads
Bundles
Nacho Platter Bundle
Crispy corn chips covered with refried beans, cheese, jalapeno peppers. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas Bundle
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled until golen brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.
El Tio Molcajete
Appetizer, tableside prepared fresh guacamole, avocados, garlic oil, tomato, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and fresh squeezed lime juice.
Sampler Platter
Combination of chicken wings, steak nachos, chicken quesadilla, and beef taquito. Served with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo on the side.
Camarones Al Ajillo
Sauteed shrimp with Spanish herbs, fresh garlic, and sherry wine. Served with bread.
Queso Fundidos
Sauteed green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Topped with melted cheese. Served with flour tortillas on the side.
Queso Dip
Melted cheese dip.
Platanos Fritos
Fried ripe plantains. Served with sour cream on the side.
Tamal De Elote
Sweet corn cake. Served with sour cream on the side.
Nacho Platter
Crispy corn chips covered with refried beans, cheese, jalapeno peppers. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Taquitos
2 fried corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Appetizers
Poultry
Pollo A La Plancha
Marhated chicken breast, griddle and topped with a mushroom creamy sauce. Served with white rice black beans, and small salad.
Pollo Saltado
Strips of marinated grilled chicken breast sauteed with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and fried potatoes. Topped with fresh cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans.
Pollo Poblano
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with shrimp and polane peppers sauce. Served with white rice, black beans, and sauteed vegetables.
Pollo Ranchero
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with sauteed zucchini, onions, tomatoes, white wine, and cream. Served with white rice, black beans, and small salad.
Pescado Cancun
Grilled fresh fillet of salmon, topped with shrimp and scallop covered with Cancun sauce. Served with white rice black beans, and sauteed vegetables.
Camarones Veracruz
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with white wine, spanish onions, garlic, and red crushed peppers. Served over white rice, and sauteed vegetables black beans on the side.
Mariscada
Seafood stew with shrimp, scallop, squids, clams, mussels, salmon cooked with Spanish saffron broth chopped onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Served with white rice on the side
Camarones A La Plancha
Griddle shrimp topped with garlic sauce. Served with white rice, black beans, and small salad.
Mariscos Saltados
A generous portion of shrimp, scallop, sauteed with red onions, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, and fried potatoes. Topped with cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans.
Camarones Poblano
A generous portion of shrimp sauteed with onions in poblano sauce. Served with white rice, black beans, and sauteed vegetables.
Camarones Tequila
A generous portion of shrimp sauteed with onions, poblano peppers, scallions, tomatoes, and garlic, then glazed with tequila. Served with white rice, black beans, and sauteed vegetables.
Seafood
Pancho Platters
Tacos El Paso
Three crispy tacos filled with shredded beefer chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and topped with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Chile Relleno
2 poblano peppers stuffed with Monterrey jack cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Shredded chicken may contain bone.
Tacos Al Carbon
Two flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken, grilled steak. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and Mexican butter on the side.
Tamales De Pollo
Two chicken tamales covered with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo on the side.
Fish Tacos
Broiled tortilla crusted tilapia served soft flour tortilla. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Shrimp Fajitas
Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Steak Fajitas
Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Barbecue Pork Ribs
Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Grilled Chorizo Fajitas
Pork sausage. Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Vegetables Fajitas
Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Camarones Brochette
Jumbo shrimp shifted with cheese and jalapeno pepper. Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Seafood Fajita
Shrimp, salmon, scallop, and Mexican butter. Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Ribeye Fajita
Marinated grilled ribeye steak. Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Parrillada Mexicana
Served as sizzling fajitas, with grilled steak, chicken, barbecue pork ribs, grilled shrimp, grilled chorizo, and grilled vegetables. Sizzling fajitas are served a bed of sauteed green peppers, and Spanish onions, accompanied with Mexican rice, a la charra beans, flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side. Topped with cilantro.
Sizzling Fajitas
Steak and Pork
El Patron Steak
Ribeye steak topped with sauteed mushrooms. Served with white rice, black beans, and platanos Fritos.
Steak And Eggs
Served in a sizzling platter. Grilled new york steak topped with two fried eggs over sliced onions and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice, and a la charra beans.
Bistec Con Camarones
Lomo Saltado
Strips of grilled steak, sauteed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, fried potatoes, and topped with fresh cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans.
Carne Asada
Grilled new york steak marinated and topped with brown garlic sauce. Served with white rice, black beans, and platanos Fritos.
Chicken, Steak, And Shrimp Fajitas Combo
Chicken And Steak Fajitas Combo
Shrimp And Chicken Fajitas Combo
Barbecue Pork Ribs And Chicken Combo
Barbecue Pork Ribs And Steak Combo
Barbecue Pork Ribs And Shrimp Combo
Barbecue Pork Ribs, Steak, And Shrimp Combo
Ribeye Steak Combo
2 camarones brochette.
Combo Fajitas
Enchiladas
Seafood Enchiladas
Served with Cancun sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Steak Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Chorizo Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Chicken Breast Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Shredded Chicken Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Vegetables Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Cheese Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Spinach Enchiladas
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. 2 corn tortillas rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Seafood Burritos
Served with Cancun sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa, and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Steak Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Chorizo Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Chicken Breast Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Roasted Pork Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Shredded Beef Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Shredded Chicken Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Vegetables Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Beans Burritos
Served with guajillo pepper sauce. Large flour tortilla rolled with preference, topped with salsa and covered with cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Burritos
Chimichangas
Seafood Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Grilled Steak Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Grilled Chorizo Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Grilled Chicken Breast Chimichangas
Shredded Beef Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Shredded Chicken Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Spinach Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Vegetables Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Beans Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Shredded Roasted Pork Chimichangas
Served with large flour tortilla rolled with preference, pan fried. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
1 Chicken Tamal, 1 Chile Relleno, And 1 Beef Enchilada Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Chicken Tamal And 1 Chile Relleno Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Chicken And 1 Cheese Enchilada Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Cheese And 1 Beef Enchilada Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Spinach And 1 Cheese Enchilada Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Chicken, 1 Cheese, And 1 Beef Enchilada Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Chicken Enhcilada And 1 Beef Taco El Paso Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Beef Enchilada And 1 Chicken Taco El Paso Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Spinach Enchilada And 1 Chile Relleno
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Chicken And 1 Beef Enchilada Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Chicken And 1 Seafood Enchilada Combo
Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
1 Beef And 1 Seafood Enchilada Combo
Mexican Combination
Quesadillas
Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled until golen brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Steak Quesadillas
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled until golen brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled until golen brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.
Mushrooms Quesadillas
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled until golen brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.
Spinach Quesadillas
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled until golen brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.
Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled until golen brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.
Ice Cream Sundae Cup
A classic ending to any meal. Hand dipped ice cream. Served with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and topped with a cherry.
Chocolate Spoon Cake
A giant mouthful of chocolate pudding between two layers of dark, moist, chocolate- drenched chocolate cake
Tres Leches
Traditional vanilla cake topped with vanilla icing. Served over a creamy sweetened milk sauce. An El Tio favorited!
Sopapillas
Light and fluffy puff pastry donuts glazed with honey and cinnamon.
Cheesecake Chimichanga
A cheesecake wrapped in a sugary flour crust then deep fried to a golden brown, and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Fried Bananas
El Tio own twist on the classic bananas fosters. Sweet vine ripened bananas fried to perfection. Served with vanilla ice cream, homemade strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and drizzled with chocolate sauce
Coconut Flan
Rich and succulent homemade coconut custard, topped with caramel. Served with whipped cream, and cherry. The perfect end to any meal!
Fried Ice Cream
Bring the taste bud alive with this South of the Boarder classic. Crispy cinnamon and sugar tortilla cup a scoop of vanilla ice cream encrusted in crunchy caramel flakes. Topped to perfection with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and cherry.
MEXICAN CHURROS WITH ICE CREAM
Sweet, crispy golden bites filled with sweet cream cheese. served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.