Ernie's Cafe Bar & Grill Menu
Welcome to Ernie's Cafe Bar & Grill, a delightful dining spot located at 1506 N Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX, where flavors of home come alive. Known for combining traditional Mexican fare with American favorites, Ernie's truly serves comfort food that tastes homemade.
Start your meal with all-day appetizers like Queso Fundido and Hot Wings, or dive into a Super Torta for a satisfying bite. Diners rave about the stunning flavors, reminiscent of meals enjoyed in their abuela’s kitchen. The warm atmosphere encourages conversation, making it an ideal gathering place.
- Customer Favorites: Homemade tortillas, Menudo, and a wide selection of beverages including Horchata.
- Affordability: Generous portions at reasonable prices.
- Service: Prompt and courteous, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
For those seeking a taste of authenticity, Ernie’s is worth every visit.
All Day - Super Tortas
Huevo Con Jamon
lechuga, tomate, mayonesa y mostaza
Hot Dog
chilli beans, mayo and muster
Double Meet Burger
Two beef patties on a bun, typically includes lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles with a spread.
Cheeseburger
Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.
BLT Sandwich
Classic sandwich with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes on toasted bread.
Grill Cheese
Grilled cheese on a hamburger bun, typically includes a melted cheese blend.
Monster Burger
with bacon,ham,cheese,winnie,grenn chile
Club Sandwich
Sliced turkey, ham, and bacon, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, layered between three pieces of toasted bread.
Hamburger
Beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and a spread of thousand island dressing.
All Day - Hamburgers
All Day - Breakfast
Ham & Eggs
Eggs with ham, choice of over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Bacon & Eggs
Winnie & Eggs
Egg sandwich featuring choice of egg preparation: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up, served on toasted bread.
Sausage & Eggs
Sausage paired with eggs your way: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs Ranchero Style
Eggs topped with ranchero sauce, melted cheese, and served with a side of refried beans and crispy hash browns.
Cheese Omelet
Beaten eggs folded over a filling of melted cheese, typically prepared as a fluffy breakfast dish.
Winnie Omelet
Mexican Style Eggs
Eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños, typically accompanied by a side of beans.
Ham & Cheese Omelet
Whisked eggs folded around diced ham and melted cheese, creating a classic omelet.
Bacon & Cheese Omelet
Whisked eggs folded with crispy bacon and melted cheese, typically served as a hearty start to the day.
Pancakes
Pancakes available in order (3) or short stack (2).
French Toast
Classic French Toast with a hint of sweetness and a golden, fluffy texture.
Menudo
Menudo soup with hominy, tripe, and lime. Available in large or small sizes.
Caldo De Res
Eggs & Mole
Eggs served with rich mole sauce, choose preparation: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, sunny-side up.
Eggs & Bistec
Eggs served with bistec. Choose your egg style: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs & Brisket
Brisket paired with eggs, choice of over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs & Picadillo
Eggs paired with traditional picadillo. Choose egg style: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs & Desebrada
Eggs paired with shredded beef. Choice of over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs & Chile Verde
Eggs served with chile verde. Choice of egg preparation: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Machaca Breakfast
Shredded beef scrambled with eggs, typically includes onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Eggs & Chicharron
Eggs paired with crispy pork belly, choice of egg style: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs & Chile Colorado
Choice of eggs (over easy to scrambled), rich Chile Colorado sauce.
Eggs & Pollo A La Mexicana
Eggs with Mexican-style chicken, choice of egg preparation: over easy, over hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs & Chilaquil
Eggs & Barbacoa
Eggs with barbacoa, choose egg preparation: over easy, over hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.
Eggs & Enchiladas
Rojas o verdes (queso).
Hot Wings
Deep-fried chicken wings coated in a signature spicy sauce.
Nachos
With refried beans and chorizo.
Quesadilla
Flour or corn.
Chile Con Queso
Queso Fundido
With chorizo or rajas.
All Day - Appetizers
All Day - Steaks
Chuleta Asada
Served with Papa Asada or Fries, Cebollitas de Rabo & Guacamole.
10 Oz Sirloin
Served with papa asada or fries, cebollitas de rabo & guacamole.
Tampiqueña Steak
Served with rice, beans, one red enchilada, papa asada or fries, cebollitas de rabo & guacamole.
CUARESMA ESPECIAL Fridays
Caldo de pescado tortas de camaron en chile colorado con nopales capirotada
Monday
Enchiladas de pollo, (green chicken enchiladas) caldo de res, beans,rice& salad) iced te or soda
Thursday
costillas de res en chile Colorado ( short ribs with red chili) caldo de res, rice beans & salad . soda or ice tea
Friday
tampiquena steak caldo de res, rice, beans & salad. ice te or soda
Tuesday
Tacos de molida(ground beef tacos) caldo de res, beans, rices & salad. ice te or soda
All Day - Lunch Specials
All Day - Lunch/Dinner Plates
Fajita Plate
chicken or beef
Desebrada Plate
Shredded beef typically accompanied by rice, beans, and a selection of toppings or garnishes, following the style of traditional takeout plates.
Chile Verde Plate
Chunks of pork simmered in a tangy tomatillo sauce, typically served with a side of beans and rice.
Mexican Plate
1 chile relleno, 1 gound beef tacos,1 red enchilada
Mole Plate
Tender meat smothered in a rich, complex mole sauce, typically accompanied by rice, beans, and tortillas.
Chilaquiles Plates
red or green
Hamburger Stake
Ground beef patty, typically includes a blend of seasonings, served as a steak form.
Milanesa Plate
Breaded meat, commonly chicken or beef, served with a side of rice, beans, and salad.
Bistec Plate
With chile, tomatoe and onions
Barbacoa Plate
Slow-cooked beef seasoned with traditional spices, typically served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Chicharron Plate
Crispy fried pork belly typically served with a side of rice and beans, garnished with fresh salsa.
Chile Colorado Plates
Tender beef chunks simmered in red chili sauce, served with Mexican rice, refried beans topped with shredded cheese, and a fresh lettuce and tomato salad.
Brisket Plate
Smoked brisket typically accompanied by a selection of sides such as mac and cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread.
Flauta Plate
with aguacate & soure cream
Enchilada Plate
queso (red or green )
Huevo Con Sausage
beans or no beans
Huevo Con CHorrizo
beans or no beans
Papas Con Chorrizo
beans or no beans
Huevo Con Jamon
beans or no beans
Mole
beans or no beans
Frijoles
Frijoles typically consist of seasoned beans, often simmered to enhance their natural flavors.
Chicharron
beans or no beans
Colita De Pavo
Turkey tail meat, optional beans, wrapped in a soft tortilla.
Bistek A La Mexicana
Bistek: Sliced beef with onions, tomatoes, and chili, served with or without beans.
Frijoles Con Queso
With Cheese. Beans or no beans.
Machaca
beans or no beans
Chile Relleno
beans or no beans
Barbacoa
beans, no beans cilantro, cebolla
Milanesa
Milanesa served with or without beans.
Huevo Con Papa
beans or no beans
Chile Colorado
beans or no beans
Desebrada
beans, no beans
Carnitas A La MExicana
Carnitas, Mexican-style slow-cooked pork, optional beans, served in a burrotote.
Pollo A La Mexicana
Mexican-style chicken, choice of with or without beans, wrapped in a soft tortilla.
Huevo Con Winnie
beans or no beans
Huevo Con Bacon
beans or no beans
Papa Con Chorrizo
beans or no beans
Chile Verde
with beans or no beans
Picadillo A La Mexicana
Ground beef, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños. Options: no beans or with beans.
All Day - Burrotote
All Day - Cuaresma/Lent
Caldo De Pescado Grade
Caldo de pescado typically includes a broth enriched with pieces of fish, commonly paired with carrots, celery, squash, rice, onions, and cilantro.
CAldo De Pescado Chico
Caldo de pescado chico typically includes a smaller portion of fish soup with carrots, celery, squash, rice, onions, and cilantro, seasoned with house spices.
Capiroptada
Especial De Cuaresma
Eggs
2 eggs
Bacon
Crispy thick-cut, smoked to perfection.
Hashbrown
Golden-brown shredded potatoes, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside.
Chile Relleno Only (2 Rellenos)
1 chile relleno
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Chilaquiles
rojos o verdes
Sausage
Savory, perfectly seasoned sausage links, a classic breakfast favorite.
Arroz/Rice
Flavorful rice entrée prepared with care and expertise.
Chicharron
Beans or no beans
Mole
Beans or no beans
Flautas
2 flautas
Frijoles/Beans
Savory legumes cooked to perfection, served as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Soure Cream/Crema
Sour cream, also known as crema, is a thick and tangy dairy product often used to enhance the flavors of various dishes.
Aguacate
Sliced avocado, often accompanied by a sprinkle of salt and a dash of lime juice to enhance its natural flavors.
Barbacoa
Beans, no beans cilantro, cebolla
Toreados
3 toreados
Desebrada
Beans, no beans
All Day - Sides
All Day - Kids Menu
Mini Burger With Fries
Add cheese for additional charge.
Grill Cheese With Fires
Grilled cheese sandwich paired with fries, featuring a blend of cheeses melted between slices of toasted bread.
Chicken Nuggets With Fires
Breaded chicken nuggets, typically accompanied by fries, often served as a kid-friendly takeout option.
Sopalpillas
Deep-fried pastry, typically served with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
All Day - Postres/ Desserts
All Day - Drinks/ Bebidas
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Dr Pepper
Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.
Ice Tea
Refreshing chilled tea, perfectly brewed for a revitalizing experience.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Cherry Coke
Enjoy the crisp and refreshing taste with sweet, smooth cherry flavor.
Limonada
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Horchata
Refreshing rice-based cinnamon beverage, a traditional Mexican delight.