Nopel

Noun
1. Any of various cacti of the genera Nopalea or Opuntia, including the prickly pear and similar species.
2. A Authentic Mexican Restaurant located in Lincoln Square, Chicago IL.

Menu

Appetizers

Ceviche
Shrimp and tilapia marinated in citrus juices.
$8.95

Guacamole
$7.95

Taquitos de Pollo
Mini Flautas drizzled with sour cream and served with Guacamole.
$6.95

Queso Fundido
$6.95

Nachos
Chips spread with beans and melted Chihuahua cheese with a side of guacamole.
$6.95

Quesadillas de Espinacas
$6.95

Three Tilapia Tacos
$5.95

Picaditas
Three mini sopes, with a choice of chicken, steak, or beef, spread with beans, sour cream and cheese.
$5.95

Ensaladas/Salads

Cactus Salad
Chilled Cactus, w/ Julianne Jicama, avocado strips, tomato wedges, served on a bed of romaine lettuce and a side of Mango Chipotle dressing.
$5.95

Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese w/ Chipotle Caesar dressing.
$6.95

Caesar Salad w/ Grilled Chicken Breast
Romaine Lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese w/ Chipotle Caesar dressing.
$9.95

Caldos/Soups

Caldo de Mariscos
Shrimp, fish, clams, calamari, mussels, and scallops.
$17.95

Caldo de Camaron
Shrimp soup, with carrots and celery.
$12.95

Caldo de Pollo
Chicken Soup w/ vegetables and a side of rice.
$10.95

Sopa de Tortilla
Diced chicken, avocado, cilantro, sour cream and fried tortilla strips.
$4.95

Taco Dinner

Carne Asada
Carne Asada Griddled Skirt Steak. No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Al Pastor
Pork. No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Picadillo
Ground Beef. No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Tilapia
Pan-fried tilapia strips w/ Pico de Gallo. No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Pollo
Chicken. No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Chorizo
Homemade Mexican Sausage. No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Sope Dinner
Two sopes (thick corn tortillas) with a choice of Carne Asada (Griddled Skirt Steak), Al Pastor (Pork), Pollo (Chicken), Rajas con Queso (Beans,Roasted Poblano Pepper strips and Chihuahua cheese), Nopales con Queso Fresco (Chilled Cactus and Fresh cheese). No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Burrito Dinner
Choice of meat. No mixed fillings.
$8.95

Grilled Veggie Platter
Served over Chipotle tomato sauce, Spanish white rice, cactus, zucchini, asparagus, and red pepper. No mixed fillings.
$10.95

Sandwiches

Chargrilled American Burger
$5.95

Chargrillled Chicken Sandwich
$5.95

Tortas

Pollo
With refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese.
$5.95

Carne Asada
With refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese.
$5.95

Side Orders

Arroz
Rice
$1.50

Frijoles
Beans
$1.50

Guacamole
Made to order
$1.95

Crema
Sour Cream
$0.75

  

Mexican Dishes *

Carne ala Tampiqueña
Skirt Steak, and one cheese enchilada suiza.
$15.95

Carne Asada
Grilled Skirt Steak
$13.95

Bistec ala Mexicana
Skirt Steak w/ jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
$12.95

Fajitas de Carne Asada
Sautéed strips of skirt steak w/ green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & onions.
$12.95

Fajitas de Pollo
Sautéed chicken breast strips w/green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & onions.
$12.95

Grilled Pork Tenderloins Medallion
Served w/grilled cactus Patel, white rice, in a guajillo, Chile de arbol, & tomato sauce.
$12.95

Pollo en Mole
Chicken in mole sauce
$12.95

Enchiladas de Mole
Three chicken, beef, or cheese Enchiladas topped with mole, melted Chihuahua cheese and sour cream. No mixed fillings.
$11.95

Enchiladas Suizas
Three chicken, beef, or cheese Enchiladas topped with salsa ranchera, melted Chihuahua cheese and sour cream. No mixed fillings.
$10.95

Enchiladas Verdes
Three chicken, beef, or cheese Enchiladas topped with Tomatillo sauce, melted Chihuahua cheese and sour cream. No mixed fillings.
$10.95

Flautas de Pollo
Three fried corn tortillas stuffed with chicken.
$9.95

Tamales de Puerco
$9.95

Tostadas
Two tostadas w/ a choice of meat, beans, lettuce, sour cream & cheese.
$9.95

Combinations **

1. Carne Asada y Chile Relleno
$14.95

2. Chicken Chimichanga, Steak taco y Cheese Enchilada.
$12.95

3. Carne Asada y Griddled Shrimp
$14.95

4. Pork tamal, cheese enchilada & chicken tostada.
$12.95

Seafood/Mariscos +*

Huachinango ala Veracruzana
Whole Pan Fried Red Snapper w/ green peppers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro & Spanish olives.
$17.95

Huachinango al Mojo de Ajo
Whole Pan Fried Red Snapper in a Garlic Sauce.
$16.95

Camarones ala Mexicana
Sautéed shrimp with jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
$13.95

Camarones al Chipotle
Sautéed shrimp in a Chipotle sauce, w/ white rice, & cactus salad.
$13.95

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Griddled shrimp in a roasted garlic sauce.
$12.95

Mojarra al Mojo de Ajo
Whole Pan Fried tilapia in a garlic sauce.
$12.95

Tilapia en Salsa Verde
8 oz. Chargrilled tilapia filet served over green Tomatillo sauce & Spanish white rice.
$12.95

Grilled Tilapia
8 oz. Chargrilled tilapia filet served over Spanish white rice, with Griddled asparagus, zucchini, red pepper, served with a tomatillo and manzano pepper sauce.
$12.95

Coffee & Desserts

Coffee
$1.75

Cappuccino
$3.50

Espresso
$2.25

Hot Tea
Mighty Leaf-Assorted Flavors
$2.25

Pastel de Tres Leches
$4.95

Flan
Different Flavors every day
$3.50

Fried Ice Cream
$3.50

Drinks

Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, & 7UP
$1.25

Jarritos
Limon, Tamarind, Pineapple, Guava, Mandarin, grape fruit, strawberry, fruit punch, apple, sangria, and seltzer water
$1.75

Horchata
$1.75

Hibiscus Water
$1.75

Lemonade
$1.75

Iced Tea
$1.75

Orange Juice
$1.95

Milk
$1.65

Hot Chocolate
$3.50

Licuados
Banana, Strawberry, Mango, Papaya, and Mamey.
$3.50

 

* All served with rice, beans and salad.
** No mixed tacos.