El Primo Menu

Introducing El Primo, a hidden gem nestled in Crest Hill, IL, where authentic Mexican flavors come alive. This vibrant restaurant offers a rich menu featuring mouthwatering dishes that promise to satisfy any craving.

  • Margarita Thursdays: Enjoy half-price margaritas and delicious tacos, perfect for a mid-week treat!
  • Signature Dishes: Indulge in sizzling steak fajitas, tender tacos, and a large meat platter that feeds multiple guests—all at reasonable prices.
  • Complimentary Treats: Delight in complimentary soup and crisp chips with house-made pickled onions.
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Experience excellent service in a well-kept environment that welcomes families and sports fans alike.

With dishes like enchiladas bursting with flavor and buttery corn tortillas, El Primo is not just a meal—it's an experience that invites you to return. Support this Latino-owned establishment, especially during Hispanic Heritage Month!

Fajitas

Pollo / Chicken

US$17.95

Bistec / Steak

US$17.95

Camaron / Shrimp

US$19.95

Carne A La Diabla / Deviled Meat

Tiras de bistec cocinadas en salsa roja picante. / Strips of steak cooked in a red spicy sauce.

US$17.95

Bistec Ranchero / Ranchero Steak

Bistec de sarten con tomate, pimiento verde, cebolla y queso derretido. / Skillet steak topped with tomatoes, green peppers, onions and melted cheese.

US$17.95

Carne Asada Con Camarones / Carne Asada With Shrimp

Arrachera con camarones. / Skirt steak with shrimp.

US$19.95

Carne Asada

Arrachera con guacamole y crema agria. / Skirt steak with guacamole and sour cream.

US$17.95

Bistec Encebollado / Steak With Onions

Bistec salteado con cebolla. / Skirt steak sauteed with onions.

US$16.95

Bistec A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Steak

Tiras de bistec cocinadas con tomate, cebolla y jalapenos frescos. / Strips of steak cooked with tomatoes, onion and fresh jalapenos.

US$17.95

Tampiquena

Arrachera con dos enchiladas de queso, crema agria y guacamole. / Skirt steak with two cheese enchiladas, sour cream and guacamole.

US$19.95

Bistec Con Rajas Y Queso / Steak With Sliced Poblano Pepper And Cheese

Bistec con rajas de chile poblano, tomate, cebolla y queso derretido. / Steak with sliced poblano peppers, tomato, onions and melted cheese.

US$17.95

Carne Charra / Charro Meat

Arrachera o pechuga de pollo con frijoles y salsa roja de tomatillo con una quesadilla de queso, crema agria, nopales y guacamole al lado. / Skirt steak or chicken breast topped with beans and red tomatillo sauce with a cheese quesadilla, sour cream, cactus and guacamole on the side.

US$17.95

Bistec Con Camarones / Steak With Shrimp

Bistec con camarones en salsa ranchera. / Steak with shrimp in ranchero sauce.

US$17.95

Especiales de la Casa / House Specials

Acompanantes / Sides

Cebollas Asadas / Grilled Onions

US$3.50

Jalapenos Asados / Grilled Jalapenos

US$3.50

Papas Fritas / Fries

US$5.95

Tortillas

US$2.50

Frijoles Refritos / Refried Beans

US$3.50

Crema Agria / Sour Cream

US$0.90

Rebanadas De Aguacate / Avocado Slices

US$3.50

Zanahorias Y Jalapenos / Carrots And Jalapenos

US$4.50

Salsa De Queso / Cheese Sauce

US$3.50

Arroz / Rice

Con chips y salsa (10 a 15 personas). / with chips and salsa (10 to 15 people).

US$3.50

Pico De Gallo

US$3.50

Guacamole

US$3.95

Chips Y Salsa

US$5.95

Media Orden Mixtiada / Half Mixed Order

US$18.00

Lengua / Beef Tongue

US$22.00

Tacos A La Carta / A La Carte Tacos

US$3.95

Tacos De Tampiquena

US$3.95

Tacos Charros

US$4.50

Sesos, Maciza Y Cabeza

US$3.50

Tripa / Beef Tripe

US$18.00

Tacos Especial El Gordo / El Gordo Special Tacos

Carnitas mixtas cocidas con jalapeno, tomate, cebolla y cilantro. / Mixed pork cooked with jalapeno, tomato, onion and cilantro.

US$3.50

Orden De Maciza, Cabeza, Asada, Pastor / Order Of Maciza, Cabeza, Asada, Pastor

US$18.00

Orden Grande / Large Order

US$23.00

Especial de la Casa Tacos al Vapor" el Primo" / House Special Steamed Tacos "El Primo"

Especiales de Cena / Dinner Specials

Flautas

Pollo o carne deshebrada con lechuga, tomate, crema agria, queso y guacamole. / Chicken or shredded beef topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese and guacamole.

US$11.95

Chiles Rellenos (2)

Chiles poblanos rellenos de queso en salsa roja. / Stuffed with cheese poblano peppers in a red sauce.

US$15.95

Quesadilla Sincronizada / Ham And Cheese Quesadilla

Hecha de jamon, chorizo, aguacate y jalapenos. / Made with ham, Mexican sausage, avocado and jalapenos.

US$12.95

Quesadilla Vegetariana / Vegetarian Quesadilla

Tortilla de harina grande con queso, frijoles, pimiento verde salteado, champinones y cebolla. / Large flour tortilla with cheese, beans, sauteed green peppers, mushrooms & onions.

US$11.95

Combo Vegetariano / Veggie Combo

Enchilada de queso, chile relleno y tostada de frijoles. / Cheese enchilada, chile relleno & bean tostada.

US$12.50

Cena De Quesadilla / Quesadilla Dinner

Eleccion de bistec, pollo o pastor. Servido con crema agria y guacamole. / Your choice of steak, chicken or pastor. Served with sour cream and guacamole.

US$12.95

Cena De Tacos / Taco Dinner

Tacos de bistec, pastor o carnitas, pueden incluir lechuga, tomate, crema acida y queso o solo cebolla y cilantro. / Steak, pastor or pork tacos can be topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese or only onion and cilantro.

US$12.95

La Favorita / The Favorite

Chile relleno, quesadilla de pollo y taco de bistec. / Chile relleno, chicken quesadilla and steak taco.

US$14.95

El Gordo

Carne asada, taco al pastor y enchilada verde de queso. / Carne asada, taco al pastor and green cheese enchilada.

US$14.95

El Primo

Carne asada, quesadilla de queso y un taco al pastor. / Carne asada, cheese quesadilla and a taco al pastor.

US$14.95

Combos de Cena / Dinner Combos

La Dona

Pambazos

Un bolillo banado en una salsa roja relleno de papas y chorizo con lechuga, queso y crema agria. / A bolillo bun dipped in a red sauce stuffed with potatoes and chorizo with lettuce, cheese and sour cream.

US$8.95

Huaraches

US$7.95

Torta

Sandwich estilo mexicano preparado con su eleccion de carne, milanesa, jamon, bistec, pastor, lengua, cabeza y maciza con frijoles, lechuga, queso, tomate, crema agria y aguacate. / Mexican style sandwich prepared with your choice of meat, milanesa, ham, steak, pork, beef tongue, cabeza y maciza with beans, lettuce, cheese, tomato, sour cream and avocado.

US$8.95

Sopes

US$5.80

Gorditas

US$5.80

Chilaquiles

Chips de tortilla cocidos en una salsa roja o verde cubiertos con queso y servidos con dos huevos. / Tortilla chips cooked in a red or green sauce topped with cheese and served with two eggs.

US$11.50

Huevos A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Eggs

3 huevos revueltos con tomate, cebolla y jalapeno fresco. / 3 scrambled eggs with tomato, onion and fresh jalapeno.

US$10.95

Desayuno El Primo / El Primo Breakfast

3 huevos con carne asada y papas redondas. / Skirt steak with 3 eggs and potatoes.

US$16.95

Huevos Con Chorizo, Jamon, Tocino O Salchicha / Eggs With Mexican Sausage, Ham, Bacon Or Hot Dog

3 huevos revueltos con su eleccion de chorizo, jamon, tocino o salchicha. / 3 scrambled eggs with your choice of Mexican sausage, ham, bacon or hot dog.

US$10.95

3 Huevos Revueltos O Estrellados / 3 Eggs Scrambled Or Over Easy

US$9.95

Huevos Rancheros

3 huevos estrellados con salsa ranchera. / 3 eggs cooked over easy topped with ranchero sauce.

US$10.95

Omelette Mexicano / Mexican Omelette

3 huevos revueltos y carne de su eleccion. / 3 scrambled eggs and meat of your choice.

US$11.95

Huevo Con Nopalitos / Egg With Prickly Pear Cactus

3 huevos revueltos con nopal, tomate, cebolla y cilantro. / 3 scrambled eggs with cactus, tomato, onion and cilantro.

US$10.95

Desayuno El Gordo / El Gordo Breakfast

3 huevos rancheros con carne asada. / 3 Eggs with ranchero sauce served with skirt steak.

US$16.95

Machaca Con Huevo / Scrambled Eggs With Shredded Beef

US$10.95

Burrito De Desayuno El Primo / El Primo Breakfast Burrito

3 huevos revueltos con chorizo, frijoles, tomate y queso. / 3 scrambled eggs with chorizo, beans, tomato and cheese.

US$11.95

Desayunos / Breakfast

Menu de Catering - Barra de Tacos / Catering Menu - Taco Bar

Media Charola De Asada, Pastor, Cabeza, Maciza O Pollo / Half Tray Of Asada, Pastor, Cabeza, Maciza Or Chicken

Aproximadamente 10-15 personas. / Approximately 10-15 people.

US$220.00

Media Charola De Lengua O Tripa / Half Tray Of Beef Tongue Or Beef Tripe

Aproximadamente 10-15 personas. / Approximately 10-15 people.

US$270.00

Charola Grande De Asada, Pastor, Cabeza, Maciza O Pollo / Large Tray Of Asada, Pastor, Cabeza, Maciza Or Chicken

Aproximadamente 25-30 personas. / Approximately 25-30 people.

US$220.00

Charola Grande De Lengua O Tripa / Large Tray Of Beef Tongue Or Tripe

Aproximadamente 25-30 personas. / Approximately 25-30 People.

US$270.00

Ensalada Cesar De Pollo / Chicken Caesar Salad

Lechuga romana, crutones, pollo asado y queso parmesano rallado. / Romaine lettuce, croutons, grilled chicken & shredded parmesan cheese.

US$10.99

Ensalada Cesar / Caesar Salad

Lechuga romana, crutones y queso parmesano rallado. / Romaine lettuce, croutons & shredded parmesan cheese.

US$8.99

Ensaladas y Sopas / Salads & Soups

Enchiladas

Enchiladas Supremas / Enchiladas Supreme

Enchiladas cubiertas con salsa verde y aguacate, su eleccion de queso, pollo, bistec o res. / Enchiladas topped with green sauce and avocado, your choice cheese, chicken, steak or beef.

US$12.95

Enchiladas Suizas / Swiss Enchiladas

3 enchiladas en salsa verde cubiertas de queso, crema agria y cebolla asada, su eleccion de queso, pollo, bistec o res. / 3 enchiladas in a green sauce topped with cheese, sour cream and grilled onions, your choice of cheese, chicken, steak or beef.

US$12.95

Enchiladas Rojas O Verdes / Red Or Green Enchiladas

Enchiladas de pollo, bistec, res o queso con salsa roja o verde. / Chicken, steak, beef or cheese enchiladas with red or green sauce.

US$12.95

Enchiladas De Camaron / Shrimp Enchiladas

3 enchiladas en salsa verde cubiertas de queso y aguacate. / 3 enchiladas in a green sauce topped with cheese and avocado.

US$13.95

Hamburguesa El Primo / El Primo Burger

Jamon, aguacate, cebolla asada y queso. / Ham, avocado, grilled onions and cheese.

US$9.50

Hamburguesa Con Queso / Cheeseburger

Con queso, lechuga, tomate, cebolla y pepinillos. / With cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.

US$8.50

Hamburguesa De Champinones / Mushroom Burger

Con champinones salteados, queso americano, lechuga, tomate, cebolla y champinones. / Topped with sauteed mushrooms, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.

US$8.50

Hamburguesas / Burgers

Menu de Catering - Charolas Grandes / Catering Menu - Large Trays

Guisado De Puerco Verde / Green Pork Stew

Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$170.00

Fajitas De Pollo / Chicken Fajitas

Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$170.00

Carne Diabla / Deviled Meat

Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$220.00

Bistec A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Steak

Con chips y salsa (10 a 15 personas). / With chips and salsa (10 to 15 people).

US$130.00

Costillas De Puerco Rojas / Red Pork Ribs

Con chips y salsa (10 a 15 personas). / With chips and salsa (10 to 15 people).

US$120.00

Fajitas De Bistec / Steak Fajitas

Con chips y salsa (10 a 15 personas). / With chips and salsa (10 to 15 people).

US$130.00

Pasta Ensalada / Pasta Salad

Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$65.00

Arroz / Rice

Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$45.00

Ensalada De Pasta / Pasta Salad

Con chips y salsa (10 a 15 personas). / With chips and salsa (10 to 15 people).

US$40.00

Ensalada De Nopales / Prickly Pear Cactus Salad

Con chips y salsa (10 a 15 personas). / With chips and salsa (10 to 15 people).

US$40.00

Ensalada Nopales / Cactus Salad

Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$65.00

Frijoles / Beans

Con chips y salsa (10 a 15 personas). / With chips and salsa (10 to 15 people).

US$30.00

Birria De Res / Beef Birria

Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$240.00

Fajitas Mixta / Mixed Fajitas

Pollo, camaron, bistec. Con chips y salsa (30 a 35 personas). / Chicken, shrimp, steak. With chips and salsa (30 to 35 people).

US$240.00

Chimichangas

Pollo, bistec, res o al pastor cubierto de queso y salsa roja. / Chicken, steak, beef or al pastor topped with cheese and red sauce.

US$11.95

Diablo Chimi

Bistec en salsa roja de tomatillo picante con frijoles, queso, tomate, frito en aceite y cubierto de queso y salsa. / Steak in a red spicy tomatillo sauce stuffed with beans, cheese, tomatoes, deep fried and topped with cheese and sauce.

US$12.95

El Primo Chimi

Bistec y pastor con frijoles, queso y tomates fritos y cubierto de salsa roja y queso. / Steak and pastor with beans, cheese and tomatoes deep fried and topped with red sauce and cheese.

US$11.95

Chimichangas

Postre / Dessert

Flan

US$4.95

Chocoflan

US$4.95

Helado Frito / Fried Ice Cream

US$5.99

Tamales

US$2.00

Churros

US$2.00

Mojarra Entera Al Mojo De Ajo, A La Diabla O Veracruzana / Whole White Fish In Garlic Butter Sauce, Red Spicy Sauce Or Sauteed Vegetables

US$18.50

Filete Relleno De Mojarra / Tilapia Stuffed Fillet

US$21.99

Huachinango Entero Al Mojo De Ajo, A La Diabla O Veracruzana / Whole Red Snapper In Garlic Butter Sauce, Red Spicy Sauce Or Sauteed Vegetables

US$26.95

Camarones A La Diabla / Deviled Shrimp

Camarones preparados en una salsa roja picante. / Shrimp prepared in a red spicy sauce.

US$16.50

Caldo De Pescado O Camaron / Fish Soup Or Shrimp Soup

US$16.95

Camarones Rancheros / Sauteed Shrimp Cooked In A Ranchero Sauce

US$16.95

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo / Butterfly Shrimp Cooked In A Garlic Butter Sauce

US$16.95

Tostadas De Ceviche

US$4.95

Camarones Empanizados / Breaded Prawns

Camarones servidos con arroz y papas. / Prawns served with rice and fries.

US$16.95

Filete De Tilapia Al Mojo De Ajo O A La Diabla / Tilapia In Garlic Butter Sauce Or An A Red Spicy Sauce

US$16.50

Siete Mares / Seafood Soup

US$21.99

Coctel De Camarones / Shrimp Cocktail

US$16.50

Camarones Al Sazon / Seasoned Shrimp

Camarones jumbo preparados en salsa sazonadora. / Jumbo shrimp prepared in seasoning sauce.

US$19.95

Mojarra Empanizada Con Camaron / Breaded Tilapia With Shrimp

US$15.95

Chicharron De Pescado / Fried Fish Chunks

Tiras de tilapia fritas en aceite (crujiente). / Deep fried tilapia strips (crunchy).

US$17.95

Mojarra Empanizada / Breaded Tilapia

US$15.95

Mejillones / Mussels

Al sazon. / Seasoned.

US$16.95

Tacos De Camaron O Pescado / Shrimp Or Fish Tacos

Tilapia en tortilla de maiz o de harina. / Tilapia on corn or flour tortilla.

US$10.95

Cucarachas / Shrimp In Buttery Hot Sauce

Camarones preparados en salsa sazonadora. / Shrimp prepared in seasoning sauce.

US$17.95

Mariscos / Seafood

Menu para Ninos / Kids Menu

Burrito De Bistec / Steak Burrito

Servido con arroz. / Served with rice.

US$7.95

Quesadilla De Queso / Cheese Quesadilla

Servido con arroz. / Served with rice.

US$7.95

Hamburguesa Con Queso / Cheeseburger

Servido con papas fritas. / Served with fries.

US$7.95

Tacos Infantiles / Kids Tacos

Servido con arroz y frijoles. / Served with rice and beans.

US$7.95

Salchipulpo

Servido con papas fritas. / Served with fries.

US$7.95

Enchilada De Queso Roja O Verde / Cheese Enchilada Red Or Green

Servido con arroz y frijoles. / Served with rice and beans.

US$7.95

Tiras De Pollo / Chicken Tenders

Servido con papas fritas. / Served with fries.

US$7.95

Pequena / Small

US$19.99

Mediana / Medium

US$22.99

Grande / Large

US$29.99

Crea tu Propia Pizza / Create Your Own Pizza

Sopa / Soup

Caldo De Pollo / Chicken Soup

US$14.95

Carne En Su Jugo / Beef On Its Juice

Tiras de bistec cocinadas en jugo con vegetales. / Strips of steak cooked in a juice with vegetables.

US$14.95

Caldo De Res / Beef Stew

US$15.95

Burrito Suizo / Swiss Burrito

Relleno con su eleccion de bistec, pastor, pollo o res, con frijoles, crema agria, guacamole y queso derretido. / Filled with your choice of steak, pastor, chicken, or beef, with beans, sour cream, guacamole and melted cheese.

US$12.95

Bistec Diablo / Diablo Steak

Relleno con frijoles, lechuga, queso y tiernos cortes de carne asada en salsa picante diabla. Cubierto con mas salsa diabla y queso. / Filled with beans, lettuce, cheese and tender cuts of carne asada in spicy diablo sauce. Topped with more diablo sauce and cheese.

US$12.95

El Primo

Relleno con su eleccion de bistec, pastor, pollo o res, con frijoles, lechuga, queso y crema agria. / Filled with your choice of steak, pastor, chicken, or beef, with beans, lettuce, cheese and sour cream.

US$12.95

Burritos

Ensaladas / Salads

Ensalada Taco / Taco Salad

Su eleccion de carne, res, bistec o chicharron, hecho con lechuga, tomate, queso, frijoles, crema agria y guacamole. / Your choice of meat, beef, steak, or fried pork rinds, made with lettuce, tomato, cheese, beans, sour cream and guacamole.

US$10.50

Ensalada De Pollo O Bistec / Chicken Salad Or Steak Salad

Hecha con lechuga, tomate, pimiento verde, queso, rabanos, jamon y croutons, aderezo italiano o ranch. / Made with lettuce, tomato, green peppers, cheese, radish, ham and croutons, Italian or ranch dressing.

US$11.95

Aderezo De Guacamole / Guacamole Dip

US$9.50

Aros De Cebolla / Onion Rings

US$8.99

Alas De Pollo / Chicken Wings

US$1.75

Champinones Fritos / Fried Mushrooms

US$8.99

Queso Fundido Con Chorizo / Melted Cheese With Mexican Sausage

Cebolla, cilantro, tomate y jalapeno fresco servido con tortillas de maiz o harina. / Onion, cilantro, tomato and fresh jalapeno served with corn or flour tortillas.

US$9.50

Platos Mixtos / Mixed Platters

Champinones, aros de cebolla, tequenos, con ranch y salsa marinara. / Mushrooms, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, with ranch and marinara sauce.

US$18.99

Botana El Primo / El Primo Snack

Carne asada con camarones al mojo de ajo, cebolla y jalapenos toreados, aguacate y jitomate. Servido con arroz y frijoles. / Steak with shrimp, onions, jalapenos, avocado and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans.

US$24.95

Nacho Supremo / Nacho Supreme

Cubierto con bistec, queso, guacamole, tomate, crema agria y jalapenos. / Topped with steak, cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, sour cream and jalapenos.

US$8.95

Quesadillas El Primo

Pollo, bistec o pastor con lechuga, tomate, crema agria y guacamole aparte. / Chicken, steak or pastor with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.

US$8.50

Poppers De Jalapeno Con Cheddar (6 Piezas) / Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers (6 Pieces)

US$8.99

Papas Con Queso Y Bistec / Cheese Fries With Steak

US$7.50

Tequenos De Mozzarella (6 Piezas) / Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (6 Pieces)

US$8.99

Aperitivos / Appetizers

Pastas

Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta Con Champinones Y Brocoli / Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta With Mushrooms & Broccoli

US$11.99

Mostaccioli Pasta

US$9.99

Fettuccini Alfredo Con Pollo, Camarones O Bistec / Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken, Shrimp Or Steak

US$16.99

Espagueti / Spaghetti

US$9.99

Espagueti De Pollo Parmesano / Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti

US$16.99

Burrito Desayuno / Breakfast Burrito

Burrito con huevos revueltos, frijoles, papas y queso, con eleccion de carne, bistec, jamon, tocino, chorizo, salchicha. / Wrapped with scrambled eggs, beans, potatoes and cheese, with your choice of meat, steak, ham, bacon, chorizo, hot dog.

US$9.99

Tortas

US$8.95

Pizza Birria

US$24.99

Tacos

Orden de 3 tacos. / Order of 3 tacos.

US$13.50

Quesabirrias (3)

Servido con caldo, cebolla, cilantro y cebolla morada encurtida. / Served with broth, onion, cilantro and pickled red onion.

US$12.99

Quesadilla

Hecha con tampiquena, frijoles, nopales, salsa roja, con cebolla asada, jalapenos y papas redondas. / Made with tampiquena, beans, cactus, red sauce, topped with grilled onions, jalapenos and round potatoes.

US$9.95

Burritos

US$9.95

Los Charros

Bebidas / Drinks

Cafe / Coffee

US$2.95

Agua Embotellada / Bottled Water

US$2.00

Jarritos, Sangria, Sidral Mundet

US$2.95

Coca De Botella / Bottle Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

US$3.25

Refresco De Lata / Can Soda

US$2.00

Te Frio / Ice Tea

US$2.95

Aguas Frescas / Fresh Flavored Water

US$2.95

Leche Con Chocolate / Chocolate Milk

US$3.50

Leche / Milk

US$2.50

Licuados De Platano O Fresa / Banana Or Strawberry Milkshake

US$5.95