El J's Mexican Fast Food Menu

Welcome to El J's Mexican Fast Food, located in the heart of Clifton, Colorado, where authentic Mexican flavors collide with fast-casual dining. With rave reviews highlighting the excellence of their carne asada burrito and rolled tacos, it's clear this establishment takes pride in quality. Customers are often delighted by the freshness of their ingredients, as noted by CJ K, who praised their chimichanga combo as "incredibly delicious."

  • Indulge in their breakfast burritos, a local favorite, perfect for morning cravings.
  • Savor the flavors of lengua tacos, or try the tempting bean and cheese burrito smothered in pork green chili, as recommended by Georgia Sinclair.
  • The vibrant hot sauce and assorted salsas elevate your meal to new heights.

Although the decor could use a refresh, patrons agree that the focus is on delicious, satisfying food. El J’s is a must-visit for anyone craving a fast, authentic Mexican experience.

All Day - Side Orders

Chips With Cheese

Crispy tortilla chips topped with a blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

US$4.00

French Fries

Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.

US$3.50

Chips With Guacamole

Crispy corn tortilla chips topped with creamy guacamole.

US$5.00

1/2 Pint Of Beans

Refried pinto beans typically topped with shredded cheese.

US$3.50

1/2 Pint Of Rice

Seasoned rice, perfectly cooked with a blend of spices.

US$3.50

Shredded Cheese

Freshly shredded blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, ideal for enhancing tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and fajitas with added richness and texture.

US$0.85

Guacamole

Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.

US$0.85

Sour Cream

Creamy and tangy sour cream, ideal for enhancing your favorite Mexican dishes.

US$0.85

Pico De Gallo

Fresh and zesty salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of spice.

US$0.85

1/2 Pint Of Pico De Gallo

Freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos mixed with lime juice.

US$4.00

Limes

At least 4 slices of lime

US$1.00

Saturday & Sunday

With tortillas, onions & lemon.

US$10.50

All Day - Menudo (Weekend Only)

All Day - Tortas

Adobada Torta

Marinated pork with guacamole, lettuce, and pico de gallo on a bread roll.

US$8.75

Pollo Asado Torta

Grilled chicken, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, and mayonnaise on a toasted Mexican sandwich roll.

US$8.75

Carnitas Torta

With guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$8.75

Carne Asada Torta

Grilled steak, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes in a sandwich, served with a side of fries and a roasted jalapeno.

US$8.75

Machaca Torta

Shredded beef cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, mixed with eggs, topped with guacamole and lettuce.

US$8.75

Beef Torta

Shredded beef cooked with bell pepper, onion, and tomato, typically includes guacamole and lettuce on a toasted torta bread.

US$8.75

Chorizo Torta

Mexican spicy sausage with beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, onions, cheese, and mayonnaise on a telera bun.

US$8.75

Ham Torta

Ham, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and cheese in a Mexican bread roll.

US$8.75

Chicken Torta

Grilled chicken with beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, jalapeno, guacamole, and cheese on toasted telera bread.

US$8.75

Beef Tos

Crispy tortilla topped with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

US$5.00

Chicken Tos

Shredded chicken, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese on a crispy tostada.

US$5.00

Carne Asada Tos

Grilled steak on a crispy corn tortilla, typically includes refried beans, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

US$5.50

Bean Tos

Crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

US$5.45

Pollo Asado Tos

Grilled chicken, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and guacamole on a crispy corn tostada.

US$5.50

Ground Beef Tos

Ground beef tostada: Topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream on a crispy corn tortilla.

US$5.00

Supreme Tos

With shredded beef, pico de gallo and sour cream.

US$6.00

Adobada Tos

Marinated pork on a deep-fried corn tortilla, typically topped with beans, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.

US$5.50

Ceviche Tos

Shrimp cut mixed with Pico de Gallo, Special source, aguacte and lime.

US$6.00

All Day - Tostadas

All Day - Drinks

Sodas

Variety of soft drinks including Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, and more. Available in medium or large sizes.

US$2.00

Mexican Drinks

US$3.00

Super Fries Burrito

C.Asada, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Cheese Wrapped in flour tortilla.

US$9.00

Flying Saucer

With beans, cheese and lettuce.

US$9.66

Quesadilla

your choose of meat and cheese.

US$8.00

Cheese Quesadilla

A mix of Yellow and White Cheese

US$4.00

Super Fries

Topped with carne asada, guacamole, cheese and sour cream.

US$12.00

Nachos Supreme

Carne asada, beans, pico de gallo, guacomole, cheese and sour cream.

US$12.00

Shrimp Coctel (32oz)

Served with whole Shrimp, Pico de Gallo, Coctel Sauce and Aguacate. Choice of Chips or Crackers.

US$20.05

Shrimp Coctel (20oz)

Served with whole Shrimp, Pico de Gallo, Coctel Sauce and Aguacate. Choice of Chips or Crackers.

US$15.35

Pork Green Chili Cup 32oz

With One flour tortilla

US$12.00

Nacho Fries Burrito

C.Asada, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese, Nacho Cheese, Hot Cheetos Wrapped in Flour Tortilla .

US$9.00

Pork Green Chili Cup 16oz

With One Flour Tortilla

US$6.00

12 Rolled Tacos (With Guacamole & Cheese)

12 rolled tacos: Crispy taquitos filled with beef or chicken, typically topped with guacamole and shredded cheese.

US$13.50

5 Rolled Tacos Suprime

Served with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce and Cheese

US$8.50

Green Chili Fries

With Pork Green Chili and Cheese

US$11.00

Nacho Fries

Carne Asada, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese, Hot Cheetos and Nacho Cheese

US$12.50

All Day - Specialty Items

All Day - Breakfast Burritos

Mexican Omelet, Salsa, Egg & Cheese

Eggs, cheese, and Mexican salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes ingredients like ham or pico de gallo.

US$10.15

Machaca, Potatoes, Egg & Cheese

Shredded beef with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, scrambled with eggs, potatoes, and cheese in a breakfast burrito.

US$10.15

Sausage, Potatoes, Egg & Cheese

Sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$10.15

Steak, Eggs & Cheese

Steak scrambled with eggs and cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$8.00

Bean, Egg & Cheese

Scrambled eggs, refried beans, and melted cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$7.43

Country Potatoes, Egg & Cheese

Scrambled eggs, country potatoes, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$9.66

Chorizo, Potatoes, Egg & Cheese

Chorizo, potatoes, scrambled eggs, and cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, offering a traditional Mexican breakfast experience.

US$10.15

Shrimp, Egg, Cheese & Onion

Shrimp, eggs, cheese, and onions wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$9.50

Ham, Pico De Gallo, Egg & Cheese

Ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$10.15

Clifton Special

Bacon, ham, steak, sausage, chorizo, egg, potatoes and cheese.

US$10.00

Ham, Potatoes, Egg & Cheese

Ham, potatoes, scrambled eggs, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$10.15

Bacon, Potatoes, Egg & Cheese

Bacon, scrambled eggs, crispy diced potatoes, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.

US$10.15

20. Camarones A La Diabla With 2 Tortillas

Shrimp cooked in are Special Spicy salsa with lettuce and avocado slices

US$12.00

14.Chimichanga

Chimichanga filled with either chicken, shredded, or ground beef.

US$11.00

13. Green Chili With 2 Tortillas

Chile verde served with two flour tortillas.

US$9.75

15. Chile Relleno With 2 Tortillas

Chile relleno served with two flour tortillas.

US$10.00

16.. Adobada With 2 Tortillas

Adobada served with two flour tortillas.

US$11.00

18. 3 Carne Asada Tacos

Grilled steak tacos topped with chopped onions and cilantro, served with a side of rice and refried beans with melted cheese.

US$13.00

17. 5 Rolled Tacos (With Guacamole & Cheese)

Shredded Beef Taquitos Topped with guacamole and cheese only

US$10.00

19. Steak Ranchero With 2 Tortillas

Carne Asada and Pico de Gallo cooked together with cheese added on the top

US$13.00

9. Carne Asada Plate, Tortillas (2)

Carne Asada served with two flour tortillas.

US$13.00

10.Carnitas Plate, 2 Tortillas

Carnitas served with choice of flour tortilla.

US$11.00

12. Chorizo Plate, 2 Tortillas

Chorizo plate served with two flour tortillas.

US$9.75

11.. Machaca Plate, 2 Tortillas

Machaca served with 2 flour tortillas.

US$9.75

2. Beef Taco, Bean Tostada

Shredded beef taco with lettuce and cheese, paired with a bean tostada topped with lettuce and cheese.

US$9.75

1. Beef Taco, Cheese Enchilada

Crispy beef taco with lettuce and cheese, paired with a cheese enchilada topped with enchilada sauce and melted cheese.

US$9.75

4. Two Choice Enchiladas (Chicken, Shredded Beef, Ground Beef Or Cheese)

Two-choice enchiladas, options include chicken, ground beef, shredded beef, or cheese, served in a traditional style.

US$9.00

3. Two Tacos(Choice Chicken,Beef Or Ground Beef)

Two tacos with choice of chicken, beef, or ground beef, typically topped with lettuce and cheese.

US$9.75

6. Enchilada, Beef Burrito

Enchilada filled with cheese and a flour tortilla burrito filled with savory beef, typically includes onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

US$9.75

5. Tostada, Enchilada

Tostada with beans, lettuce, and cheese, paired with a cheese enchilada topped with red sauce and cheese.

US$9.75

8. Fish Tacos (2)

Crispy fish tacos topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and served with a side of seasoned rice and refried beans.

US$9.75

7. Two Choice Burrito (Chicken,Shredded Beef Or Ground Beef)

Chicken, shredded beef, or ground beef burritos typically filled with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cheese.

US$10.00

All Day - Combinations

All Day - Enchiladas

Cheese Enchi (2)

Two corn tortillas filled with cheese, topped with red sauce, lettuce, and additional cheese.

US$6.50

Chicken Enchi (2)

Shredded chicken enchiladas topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, and lettuce.

US$6.50

Beef Enchi (2)

Shredded beef enchiladas topped with enchilada sauce, lettuce, and cheese.

US$6.50

Ground Beef Enchi (2)

Ground beef wrapped in corn tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce, lettuce, and cheese.

US$6.50

Chile Rellenos Enchi

Battered green poblano chile stuffed with cheese, covered in enchilada sauce, and typically served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and lettuce.

US$7.00

Campechano Burrito

Shrimp, Carne Asada, Rice and Pico de Gallo

US$9.50

El J's Burrito

Carne Asada, French Fries, Pico De Gallo & Cheese

US$9.00

Fajita Burrito

Carne Asada or Pollo Asado with Bell Pepper,Onion and Tomato

US$9.50

Shrimp Burrito

With Lettuce, Pico de Gallo and Mayo

US$9.00

Green Chili Burrito

With Pork Green Chili, Rice and Cheese

US$7.00

Veggie Burrito

Beans, Rice, Guacamole, Lettuce and Pico De Gallo

US$6.50

Adobada Burrito

With Guacamole and Pico de Gallo

US$9.00

California Burrito

C.Asada, Potatoes, Pico de Gallo and Cheese

US$9.00

Ground Beef Burrito

With Lettuce and Cheese

US$7.00

Steak Ranchero Burrito

With C. Asada, Pico de Gallo ad Cheese

US$9.00

Lengua Burrito

With Onion and Cilantro

US$9.00

Chile Relleno Burrito

with Pico de Gallo, lettuce and Guacamole

US$8.00

Texano Burrito

Shredded Chicken Marinaded in Red Source ,Potatoes, Sour Cream and Cheese

US$7.00

Cabeza Burrito

With Onions & Cilantro

US$9.00

Tripas Burrito

With Onions and Cilantro

US$9.00

Carne Asada Burrito

With guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$9.00

Fish Burrito

With Pico de Gallo, Lettuce & Mayo

US$7.50

Carnitas Burrito

With guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$9.00

Chicken Burrito

Shredded Chicken , Marinated in red sauce

US$7.00

Beef Burrito

Shredded Beef, Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes and Cheese

US$7.00

Pollo Asado Burrito

With Guacamole and Pico de Gallo

US$9.00

Bean & Cheese Burrito

Savory beans paired with melted cheese, encased in a soft, warm tortilla.

US$4.00

Conga Burrito

Carne Asada, Rice, Beans & Cheese

US$9.00

Munchies Burrito

Shrimp, Pico de Gallo, One Chile Relleno, Lettuce, Guacamole, Mayo and Rice

US$9.50

911 Burrito

Carne Asada or Pollo Asado with Bell Pepper, Onions, Tomato, Jalapeno and Soy Sauce

US$10.50

All Day - Burritos

All Day - Tacos

Adobada Taco

Marinated pork on a soft corn tortilla, typically topped with guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$3.00

Pollo Asado Taco

Grilled chicken on a soft corn tortilla with guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$3.00

Shrimp Taco

Delicate shrimp nestled in a soft taco shell with fresh salsa and other toppings.

US$3.50

Lengua Taco

Beef tongue with onions and cilantro on a soft corn tortilla.

US$3.50

Tripas Taco

Beef tripe with onion and cilantro on a soft corn tortilla.

US$3.50

Taco Salad

Taco salad with choice of beef or chicken, served in a crispy bowl.

US$7.00

Green Chili Taco

With pork green chili, rice and cheese

US$3.00

Cabeza Taco

Tender beef head meat in a soft tortilla, garnished with fresh cilantro and diced onions, served with lime wedges.

US$3.00

Fish Taco

Crispy fish fillet topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and onions in a soft tortilla.

US$3.00

Ground Beef Taco

Seasoned ground beef in a hard shell, typically topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese.

US$3.00

Carnitas Taco

Juicy slow-cooked pork in a soft corn tortilla, garnished with fresh cilantro and onions.

US$3.00

Carne Asada Taco

Grilled beef strips with diced onions, cilantro, and lime wedges on soft corn tortillas.

US$3.50

Beef Taco

Seasoned beef, flavorful toppings, and a warm, crispy tortilla.

US$3.00

Chicken Taco

Succulent Chicken Taco with Fresh Toppings and Zesty Sauce

US$3.00

Rolled Tacos With Guacamole & Cheese (3)

Crispy rolled tacos filled with seasoned meat, topped with creamy guacamole and a blend of shredded cheese.

US$5.00

Rolled Tacos With Cheese (3)

Deep-fried taquitos stuffed with shredded beef, topped with cheese.

US$4.00

Chorizo Taco

Hand-pressed corn tortilla, chorizo sausage, topped with cilantro, onion, and salsa.

US$3.50

Beef Chimi

Shredded beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep-fried. Topped with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo.

US$10.00

Beans & Cheese Chimi

Crispy fried tortilla filled with beans and cheese, topped with green salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese, served with lettuce and pico de gallo.

US$7.00

Pollo Asado Chimi

Grilled marinated chicken and beans in a deep-fried burrito, topped with guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and pico de gallo.

US$10.00

Green Chili Chimi

Deep-fried burrito filled with green chili beef, topped with sour cream, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

US$8.00

Chorizo Chimi

Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with chorizo, refried beans, cheese, and onions, topped with salsa roja and melted cheese.

US$10.00

Adobada Chimi

Deep-fried tortilla filled with marinated pork, beans, and cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.

US$10.00

Carnitas Chimi

With guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$10.00

Carne Asada Chimi

Filled with steak, beans, and cheese, topped with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo.

US$10.00

Chicken Chimi

Shredded chicken, beans, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, deep fried, and topped with sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and lettuce.

US$8.00

Ground Beef Chimi

Ground beef chimichanga: Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese.

US$8.00

All Day - Chimichangas

All Day - Birria

3X Birria Tacos

3 Birria Tacos prepared with Mozzarella cheese, onion, cilantro & consome

US$10.50

Birria Quesadilla

Quesadilla prepared with Mozzarella Cheese, Birria, onion&cilantro

US$8.75