Tamalex Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Tamalex Restaurant, located in Philadelphia, offers a fusion of Honduran and Mexican cuisine. With a variety of options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes, the menu caters to diverse tastes. Customers rave about the delicious entrees such as pambazo, steak enchiladas, and cabeza tacos. The portions are generous, ensuring satisfaction with every meal. The authentic flavors and friendly service create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a neighborhood gem. The extensive menu features appetizers like choriqueso and guacamole, as well as traditional dishes like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. Tamalex Restaurant stands out for its quality food, affordable prices, and impeccable presentation. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or looking to try something new, this restaurant is a must-visit.
Desayunos - Breakfast
Huevos al Gusto
Huevos con jamón, Chorizo o salchicha. Huevos a la Mexicana | mexican style eggs (huevos revueltos con jitomate chile y cebolla). Huevos Rancheros | sunny side up eggs topped in tortillas with red sauce. Omelette: chorizo, vegetariano o jamón, mexican sausage, vegetarian or ham
Chilaquiles
Available in Sencillos / Plain; Chilaquiles Pollo, Bisteck o Huevo / Chicken or Steak or Egg
Enchiladas de Pollo
servidas en salsa verde, rojas o mole / Chicken served with cheese, onion and cream
Enchiladas de Bistec
servidos en salsa verde, rojas o mole / served with cheese, onion and cream
Enfrijoladas
Chilaquiles
Antojitos - Appetizers
Papas Fritas French Fries
Frijol o Arroz Side of Rice or Beans
Arroz y Frijoles Rice & Beans
1 Gringa al Pastor con Quesillo Tortilla de Harina
Ensalada de Nopales Cactus Salad
Queso Fundido Melted Cheese
Choriqueso Mexican Sausage Melted Cheese
Guacamole
Nachos Plain Nachos
Nachos con Carne Nachos with Choice Meat
Huarache
Handmade Oval Shape Corn Tortillas Topped with Beans, Fresh Cheese, Onion, Cactus & Your Choice Red or Green Sauce. Available in Sencillo / Plain
Sopes
2 per Order Fresh Handmade Rounded Corn Tortilla Topped with Beans, Lettuce, Onions, Cheese, Sour Cream. Available in Sencillo, Carne
Tinga de Pollo / Shredded Chicken
Bistec / Steak
Carnitas / Fired Cooked Pork
Al Pastor / Spicy Marinated Pork
Huevo / Eggs
Campechanos / Mix Two Meats
Huaraches y Sopes
Tacos Especiales
Carne al Gusto (Meat Choice)
Carnitas (Deep Fried Pork)
Pollo (Chicken)
Al Pastor / Marinated Pork
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)
Lengua (Beef Tongue)
Suadero
Cabeza
Campechanos (Mixed Two Meats)
Chuleta Fresca (Fresh Pork Chops)
Chuleta Ahumada (Smoked Pork Chops)
Tacos Regulares
Burritos
Burrito Tamalex
Preparado con Chorizo, Jamon, Salchicha, & Salsa Chipotle [Filles with Mexican Sausage, Ham, Salchicha & Chiplote Sauce]
Camarones (Grilled Shrimp)
Vegetarianos / Vegetarian
Chicharron / Skin Pork
Tinga Pollo o Res Chicken or Beef
Gorditas
Tlacoyos
Tlacoyos
Available in Sencillos / Plain; Con Carne (Choice Your Meat)
Milanesa de Pollo o de Res / Breaded Chicken or Beef
Bisteck Asado / Grilled Steak
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha / Grilled Chicken Breast
Chuleta de Puerco a la Plancha / Grilled Pork Chop
Camarones a la Diabla / Shrimp Spicy Style
Camarones a la Mexicana / Mexican Style Shrimp
Bisteck a la Mexicana / Mexican Style Steak
Fajitas Pollo / Chicken
Tamalex Especial (Enchiladas Verdes con Bistec)
Fajitas Bistec / Beef Fajitas
Mojarra Frita (Fried Whole Tilapia Fish)
Mojarra al Ajillo (Tilapia with Garlic)
Mar y Tierra (Pork Chops & Mexican Style Shrimp)
Fajitas Mixtas (Mixed Fajitas) Camaron (Shrimp)
Servidos con Tortilla de Harina, Arroz y Pico de Gallo
Filete de Pescado con Camarones a la Mexicana (Fish & Spicy Shrimp Mexican Style)
Mojarra a la Diabla Tilapia Fish Spicy
Desayuno Alegre Rbye, Chilaquiles con Huevos Estrellados y Frijoles
Fiesta Mexicana Rbye, Sope dos Enchiladas Rojas
Pechuga Jarocha (Camarones, Pechuga de Pollo y Nopales)
Carne Enchilada (2 Tlacoyos, Nopales y Camarones)
Rib Eye Especial (2 Tlacoyos, Nopal y Camarones)
Platillos Mexicanos
Platillos Hondurenos
Desayuno Catracho Carne Asada, Huevo Revulto
Tamales Hondureños
Gallo Pinto
Maduros / Sweet Platains
Baleadas (3 Per Order)
White Flour Tortilla Often Quite Thick Folded in Half and Filled with Mashed Fried Beans
Baleadas Especiales (2) Hechas a Mano
Tacos Dorados con Mantequilla / 4 Crispy Tacos
Enchiladas Hondureñas (3 Corn Tortillas w/ Coleslaw)
Empanadas con Ensalada (3 Pastry Fried with Salad)
Tacos Hondureños (3 Per Order)
Tortilla Grande Pollo Servido con Repollo Salsa, Pico de Gallo y Queso [Chicken Served Vegetables Pico Gallo & Cheese]
Pollo Frito / Fried Chicken
Pollo con Tajada / Chicken with Cook Green Banana
Chuleta de Puerco con Tajada
Carne Asada con Ensalada y Tortillas / Grill Steak Served w/ Salad
Fiesta Catracha (Carne Asada Chuleta & Popusa)
Carne Asada con Maduros (Grilled Steak with Platain)
Mar y Tierra Catracho
Parrillada Catracha, Carne Azada Camaron y Pollo
Chicharrones Fritos
Sencillo de Queso (Cheese Plain)
Huitlacoche (Oaxaca Cheese & Corn Fungus)
Flor de Calabaza (Oaxaca Cheese & Zucchini Flower)
Bistec, Carnitas, Al Pastor o Camaron / Steak, Pork, Spicy Marinated Pork
Quesadillas
Pambazos
Pambazos
Servidos con chorizo con papa, lechuga, queso, crema y salsa | Mexican white bread with sausage, potato, lettuce, cream, cheese and red sauce. Available in Sencillo / Plain, Milanesa Pollo o Res
Milanesa Pollo o Res Breaded Chicken or Beef Carne al Gusto / Meat Choice
Bistek, Pastor o Carnitas / Steak, Spicy Marinate Pork, Deep Fired Pork
Cemitas
Tostadas
Tostadas
Available in Sencillo / Plain
Camaron / Shrimp, Bistec, Al Pastor y Carnitas
Tacos Dorados (4 Crispy Tacos)
Orden 4 Servidos con Lechuga, Crema, Aguacate Salsa / Rolled Chicken Tacos Topped with Tomato, Lettuce, Sour Cream & Avocado
Jamon, o Huevo / Ham or Scrambled Egg
Chorizo o Salchica / Mexican Sausage or Sausage
Milanesa de Pollo o Res / Breaded Chicken or Beef
Huevo con Chorizo o Sachicha / Egg & Sausage
Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) Carnitas (Pork)
Hawaianna (Ham, Pineapple and Cheese)
La Toluqueña (Chorizo, Ham & Sausage)
La Apache Steak, Chorizo, Pork, Bacon & Cheese
Cubana Ham, Sausage, Eggs, Breaded Beef Mexican Sausage
Tortas / Sandwiches
Ensaladas / Salads
Ensalada Tamalex
Pollo, Pepinos, Tomates, Lechuga, Pimientos, Pico de Gallo, Aguacate Y Queso / Chicken, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Green Peppers, Pico de Gallo & Avocado
Ensalada de Pollo o Bistec (Chicken or Beef Salad)
Ensalada de Camarones (Shrimp Salad)
Ensalada Especial con 1 Quesadilla (Special Salad)
Ensalada de Nopal
Pupusas de Queso
Pupusas Revueltas Pupusas Mixtes
Pupusas
Fin de Semana / Weekend
Tamales
Rajas, Rojos, Mole, Verde. Special Tamalex 3 per Order
Pancita (Soup Beef Tripe)
Caldo de Camarones (Shrimp)
Pozole
Sopa de Mariscos / Sea Food Soup
Caldos / Soups Stew
Available in Caldo de Pollo, Caldo de Res
Fresas con Crema / Strawberry with Cream
Ensalada de Manzana / Apple Salad
Ensalada de Gelatina / Jelly Salad
Duraznos con Crema / Peaches with Cream
Pastel de Tres Leches
Flan Napolitano
Postres / Desserts
Bebidas - Drinks
Cafe y Champurrado (Fin de Semana)
Refrescos Mexicanos / Mexican Sodas
Aguas Frescas
Horchata, Jamaica, Fresa, Melon, Sandia Papaya y Piña