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

$11.50

Hot Dog

chilli beans, mayo and muster

$9.00

Double Meet Burger

Two beef patties on a bun, typically includes lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles with a spread.

$10.50

Cheeseburger

Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.

$9.00

BLT Sandwich

Classic sandwich with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes on toasted bread.

$7.50

Grill Cheese

Grilled cheese on a hamburger bun, typically includes a melted cheese blend.

$6.50

Monster Burger

with bacon,ham,cheese,winnie,grenn chile

$15.00

Club Sandwich

Sliced turkey, ham, and bacon, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, layered between three pieces of toasted bread.

$12.00

Hamburger

Beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and a spread of thousand island dressing.

$8.50

All Day - Hamburgers

All Day - Breakfast

Ham & Eggs

Eggs with ham, choice of over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$14.25

Bacon & Eggs

$14.25

Winnie & Eggs

Egg sandwich featuring choice of egg preparation: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up, served on toasted bread.

$14.25

Sausage & Eggs

Sausage paired with eggs your way: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$14.25

Eggs Ranchero Style

Eggs topped with ranchero sauce, melted cheese, and served with a side of refried beans and crispy hash browns.

$14.25

Cheese Omelet

Beaten eggs folded over a filling of melted cheese, typically prepared as a fluffy breakfast dish.

$14.25

Winnie Omelet

$14.25

Mexican Style Eggs

Eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños, typically accompanied by a side of beans.

$14.25

Ham & Cheese Omelet

Whisked eggs folded around diced ham and melted cheese, creating a classic omelet.

$14.25

Bacon & Cheese Omelet

Whisked eggs folded with crispy bacon and melted cheese, typically served as a hearty start to the day.

$14.25

Pancakes

Pancakes available in order (3) or short stack (2).

$7.00

French Toast

Classic French Toast with a hint of sweetness and a golden, fluffy texture.

$7.50

Menudo

Menudo soup with hominy, tripe, and lime. Available in large or small sizes.

$12.50

Caldo De Res

$13.00

Eggs & Mole

Eggs served with rich mole sauce, choose preparation: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, sunny-side up.

$14.25

Eggs & Bistec

Eggs served with bistec. Choose your egg style: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Eggs & Brisket

Brisket paired with eggs, choice of over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Eggs & Picadillo

Eggs paired with traditional picadillo. Choose egg style: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Eggs & Desebrada

Eggs paired with shredded beef. Choice of over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Eggs & Chile Verde

Eggs served with chile verde. Choice of egg preparation: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Machaca Breakfast

Shredded beef scrambled with eggs, typically includes onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

$15.00

Eggs & Chicharron

Eggs paired with crispy pork belly, choice of egg style: over easy, hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Eggs & Chile Colorado

Choice of eggs (over easy to scrambled), rich Chile Colorado sauce.

$15.00

Eggs & Pollo A La Mexicana

Eggs with Mexican-style chicken, choice of egg preparation: over easy, over hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Eggs & Chilaquil

$15.00

Eggs & Barbacoa

Eggs with barbacoa, choose egg preparation: over easy, over hard, medium, scrambled, or sunny-side up.

$15.00

Eggs & Enchiladas

Rojas o verdes (queso).

$16.00

Hot Wings

Deep-fried chicken wings coated in a signature spicy sauce.

$11.50

Nachos

With refried beans and chorizo.

$10.25

Quesadilla

Flour or corn.

$10.00

Chile Con Queso

$9.50

Queso Fundido

With chorizo or rajas.

$10.25

All Day - Appetizers

All Day - Steaks

Chuleta Asada

Served with Papa Asada or Fries, Cebollitas de Rabo & Guacamole.

$17.50

10 Oz Sirloin

Served with papa asada or fries, cebollitas de rabo & guacamole.

$19.00

Tampiqueña Steak

Served with rice, beans, one red enchilada, papa asada or fries, cebollitas de rabo & guacamole.

$16.50

CUARESMA ESPECIAL Fridays

Caldo de pescado tortas de camaron en chile colorado con nopales capirotada

$18.50

Monday

Enchiladas de pollo, (green chicken enchiladas) caldo de res, beans,rice& salad) iced te or soda

$15.50

Thursday

costillas de res en chile Colorado ( short ribs with red chili) caldo de res, rice beans & salad . soda or ice tea

$15.50

Friday

tampiquena steak caldo de res, rice, beans & salad. ice te or soda

$15.50

Tuesday

Tacos de molida(ground beef tacos) caldo de res, beans, rices & salad. ice te or soda

$15.50

All Day - Lunch Specials

All Day - Lunch/Dinner Plates

Fajita Plate

chicken or beef

$15.50

Desebrada Plate

Shredded beef typically accompanied by rice, beans, and a selection of toppings or garnishes, following the style of traditional takeout plates.

$15.50

Chile Verde Plate

Chunks of pork simmered in a tangy tomatillo sauce, typically served with a side of beans and rice.

$15.50

Mexican Plate

1 chile relleno, 1 gound beef tacos,1 red enchilada

$15.50

Mole Plate

Tender meat smothered in a rich, complex mole sauce, typically accompanied by rice, beans, and tortillas.

$15.50

Chilaquiles Plates

red or green

$15.50

Hamburger Stake

Ground beef patty, typically includes a blend of seasonings, served as a steak form.

$15.50

Milanesa Plate

Breaded meat, commonly chicken or beef, served with a side of rice, beans, and salad.

$15.50

Bistec Plate

With chile, tomatoe and onions

$15.50

Barbacoa Plate

Slow-cooked beef seasoned with traditional spices, typically served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

$15.50

Chicharron Plate

Crispy fried pork belly typically served with a side of rice and beans, garnished with fresh salsa.

$15.50

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.

$15.50

Brisket Plate

Smoked brisket typically accompanied by a selection of sides such as mac and cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread.

$15.50

Flauta Plate

with aguacate & soure cream

$15.50

Enchilada Plate

queso (red or green )

$16.00

Huevo Con Sausage

beans or no beans

$9.50

Huevo Con CHorrizo

beans or no beans

$9.50

Papas Con Chorrizo

beans or no beans

$9.50

Huevo Con Jamon

beans or no beans

$9.50

Mole

beans or no beans

$9.50

Frijoles

Frijoles typically consist of seasoned beans, often simmered to enhance their natural flavors.

$9.00

Chicharron

beans or no beans

$9.50

Colita De Pavo

Turkey tail meat, optional beans, wrapped in a soft tortilla.

$9.50

Bistek A La Mexicana

Bistek: Sliced beef with onions, tomatoes, and chili, served with or without beans.

$10.50

Frijoles Con Queso

With Cheese. Beans or no beans.

$9.00

Machaca

beans or no beans

$9.50

Chile Relleno

beans or no beans

$9.50

Barbacoa

beans, no beans cilantro, cebolla

$9.50

Milanesa

Milanesa served with or without beans.

$9.50

Huevo Con Papa

beans or no beans

$9.50

Chile Colorado

beans or no beans

$9.50

Desebrada

beans, no beans

$10.00

Carnitas A La MExicana

Carnitas, Mexican-style slow-cooked pork, optional beans, served in a burrotote.

$10.00

Pollo A La Mexicana

Mexican-style chicken, choice of with or without beans, wrapped in a soft tortilla.

$9.50

Huevo Con Winnie

beans or no beans

$9.50

Huevo Con Bacon

beans or no beans

$9.50

Papa Con Chorrizo

beans or no beans

$9.50

Chile Verde

with beans or no beans

$9.50

Picadillo A La Mexicana

Ground beef, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños. Options: no beans or with beans.

$10.50

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.

$17.00

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.

$15.00

Capiroptada

$10.00

Especial De Cuaresma

$20.00

Eggs

2 eggs

$4.00

Bacon

Crispy thick-cut, smoked to perfection.

$4.00

Hashbrown

Golden-brown shredded potatoes, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside.

$4.00

Chile Relleno Only (2 Rellenos)

1 chile relleno

$6.00

French Fries

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

$5.00

Chilaquiles

rojos o verdes

$6.00

Sausage

Savory, perfectly seasoned sausage links, a classic breakfast favorite.

$3.00

Arroz/Rice

Flavorful rice entrée prepared with care and expertise.

$3.00

Chicharron

Beans or no beans

$6.00

Mole

Beans or no beans

$6.00

Flautas

2 flautas

$4.00

Frijoles/Beans

Savory legumes cooked to perfection, served as a delicious and nutritious side dish.

$3.00

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.

$3.00

Aguacate

Sliced avocado, often accompanied by a sprinkle of salt and a dash of lime juice to enhance its natural flavors.

$4.00

Barbacoa

Beans, no beans cilantro, cebolla

$6.00

Toreados

3 toreados

$3.00

Desebrada

Beans, no beans

$6.00

All Day - Sides

All Day - Kids Menu

Mini Burger With Fries

Add cheese for additional charge.

$7.00

Grill Cheese With Fires

Grilled cheese sandwich paired with fries, featuring a blend of cheeses melted between slices of toasted bread.

$7.00

Chicken Nuggets With Fires

Breaded chicken nuggets, typically accompanied by fries, often served as a kid-friendly takeout option.

$7.00

Sopalpillas

Deep-fried pastry, typically served with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

$6.00

All Day - Postres/ Desserts

All Day - Drinks/ Bebidas

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

$3.00

Dr Pepper

Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.

$3.00

Ice Tea

Refreshing chilled tea, perfectly brewed for a revitalizing experience.

$3.00

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$3.00

Cherry Coke

Enjoy the crisp and refreshing taste with sweet, smooth cherry flavor.

$3.00

Limonada

$3.00

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$3.00

Horchata

Refreshing rice-based cinnamon beverage, a traditional Mexican delight.

$3.00