El Chapin Family Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu of El Chapin Family Restaurant, a charming eatery nestled in Trenton, NJ. This culinary gem specializes in authentic Latino fare, celebrated for its fresh ingredients and bold flavors. With a cozy atmosphere accommodating around 25 guests, the restaurant crafts each dish with care, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

  • Grilled Chicken Platter: Highly recommended for its juicy chicken, served with rice, black beans, and salad—perfect for hearty appetites.
  • Fajitas and Fried Fish: A hit among patrons, both dishes arrive piping hot and bursting with flavor, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality.
  • Large Portions: Guests often find themselves asking for take-home bags, a testament to the generous servings.
  • Friendly Service: The staff's warmth and attentiveness enhance the meal, making every visit memorable.

El Chapin's commitment to delicious, home-cooked meals and exceptional service makes it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Latino cuisine.

Birria Mania

Beef Birria Tacos

Consomé, Lime & cilantro. Additional charge for Consomé de Birria.

US$15.00

Burrobirria

Consomé, Lime & cilantro. Additional charge for Consomé de Birria.

US$14.00

Quesabirria

Consomé, Lime & cilantro. Additional charge for Consomé de Birria.

US$14.00

Chicken Cheesesteak

US$5.50

Regular Cheesesteak

US$5.50

Cheesesteak Special

Mushrooms, onions and peppers.

US$6.50

Cheesesteak

Lettuce, onions, and pepper.

US$6.50

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak

US$5.50

Philly Cheesesteak

Lettuce, tomato and onions.

US$6.50

Cheesesteaks

Antojitos (Appetizers)

58.. Mozzarella Sticks (6 Pcs.)

With French Fries for an additional charge.

US$8.00

5. Chicken Fingers With French Fries

US$10.00

8. Empanadas

each. Beef, Chicken or Cheese.

US$3.00

6. Platano Asado Con Queso

Grilled plantain with Cheese.

US$5.00

13. Ceviche De Camaron (Shrimp Cocktail)

US$15.00

10. Enchiladas Guatemaltecas

Crunchy tortilla topped w. Purple cabbage and meat.

US$3.50

7. Churrasquitos De Res O Pollo

US$7.00

12. Chicharrones De Tocino (Pork Cracklings)

US$9.00

4. Pupusas

*QUESO - Cheese *CHICHARRÓN - Pork Cracklings *LOROCO CON QUESO - Loroco & Cheese *FRIJOLY QUESO - Beans& Cheese *MIXTAS - Mixed.

US$13.00

9. Tostadas De Res O Pollo (Each)

Crunchy tortilla.

US$4.00

6B. Tostones Rellenos Con Camarones

Fried green plantain with Shrimp.

US$13.00

15. Picadas

Grilled steak, chicken, pork cracklings, pork, fried green plantains and fried cassava.

US$20.00

14. Ceviche Mixto (Seafood Cocktail)

US$17.00

Huevos Rancheros

2 eggs in mild tomato sauce with grilled chicken breast,sweet plantains,beans,cream and cheese.

US$13.00

Desayuno Especial Chapin (Chapin Special)

Huevo, frijoles, queso y tortillas (egg, beans, cheese and tortillas).

US$12.00

Baleadas (Rellena De Huevo, Frijol Y Crema)

Filled with egg, beans and cream.

US$8.00

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

US$4.50

Desayunos (Breakfast)

Ensalada (Salad)

2. Ensalada De La Casa (House Salad)

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber & romano cheese.

US$8.00

1. Ensalada De Aguacate (Avocado Salad)

Add chicken for an additional charge.

US$10.00

3. Ensalada De La Casa Con Pollo (House Chicken Salad)

US$13.00

New Special

One pollo (One chicken), costillas (bbq ribs), three acompañados (Three sides).

US$30.00

1/4 Pollo (1/4 Chicken)

US$6.00

1 Pollo (1 Chicken)

US$17.00

1/2 Pollo

Con arroz, frijoles y ensalada (With rice, beans and salad).

US$15.00

Fried Chicken Hondurian (Pollo Con Tajadas)

Hondurian fried chicken with fried banana chips,coleslaw and mix veggies pickle salad.(1 1/4 fried chicken)

US$14.00

1/4 Pollo

Con arroz, frijoles y ensalada (with rice, beans and salad).

US$11.00

1/2 Pollo (1/2 Chicken)

US$9.00

Pollo Al Carbon (Charcoal Chicken)

Mariscos (Seafood)

41. Paella

Seafood mixed with rice.

US$21.00

42. Filete De Pescado (Fish Fillet)

*Grilled Fish Fillet *Fish Fillet in Garlic sauce.

US$15.00

GRIILED SALMON SCAMPI SAUCE

served with rice,fries and salad.(salmon in garlic sauce)*

US$19.00

39. Mojarra Frita

Fried porgy (whole fish)

US$17.00

43. Tilapia Con Camarones A La Plancha

Tilapia with grilled shrimp.

US$18.00

44. Camarones

Shrimp with your choice of preparation.

US$16.00

40. Arroz Con Camarones

Rice mixed with shrimp.

US$16.00

Arroz Amarillo Con Vegetales (Yellow Rice With Vegetables)

US$4.00

Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

US$4.00

Frijoles (Beans)

US$4.00

Papas Fritas (French Fries)

US$4.00

Yuca Frita (Fried Cassava)

US$4.00

Coditos (Macaroni Salad)

US$4.00

Guacamole (Guacamole)

US$5.00

Ensalada De Papa (Potato Salad)

US$4.00

Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)

US$4.00

Acompañados (Side Orders)

Mexican Specials

17A. Guacamole & Chips

US$10.00

Tacos De Lengua (Beef Tongue Tacos)

US$14.00

Tacos De Chorizo (Mexican Sausage Tacos)

US$13.00

17. Guacamole

Mixed vegetables.

US$7.00

18. Chips & Salsa

US$7.00

23. Chimichanga

Filled with rice, beans. With French fries.

US$14.00

21.. Taco Salad

Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, cheese. Served on a tortilla shell.

US$9.00

24. Quesadilla

US$12.00

Con Camarones

With shrimp.

US$14.00

16.. Tacos Mexicanos 3Pcs. (Mexican Tacos)

US$12.00

Tacos Mixtos (Mixed Tacos)

US$12.00

20. Flautas De Pollo (5 Por Orden)

Rolled hard taco stuffed with Chicken and covered with lettuce tomato and cheese.

US$13.00

16A. 2 Tacos

Served with rice and beans.

US$13.00

16C. Enchiladas De Pollo Verdes O Rojas (5 Pcs.)

Chicken enchiladas.

US$12.00

19. Nachos Gran Chapin

Tortilla chips. Cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa inside.

US$14.00

22. Burritos De

Stuffed tortillas w. Mixed rice, beans, cheese, cream.

US$12.00

16B. Hard Shell Taco (4 Pcs.)

Cheese, lettuce, ground beef.

US$13.00

Tacos De Carnitas (Piña Cebolla Y Rabano Curtido)

Roasted pork with pineapple, onion and radish.

US$12.00

Sopa Gallina (Hen Soup)

Hen soup.

US$14.00

Sopa De Mariscos (Seafood Soup)

US$21.00

Sopa Del Dia (Soup Of The Day)

US$10.00

Sopas (Soup)

Kids Menu

Carne Asada

Carne asada con papas fritas grilled beef with French fries.

US$7.00

Mozzarella Sticks (4 Pcs.)

US$6.00

Chicken Fingers

Con papas fritas with French fries.

US$7.00

TRES LECHES

TRES LECHES LATIN CAKE

US$6.00

Tiramisu

US$6.00

Cheesecake

US$6.00

Flan

US$6.00

Desserts

Fried Wings

Con Papas Fritas

With French fries.

US$9.00

California Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato and onions.

US$10.00

Hamburguesa

Burger (No French fries).

US$6.50

Hamburguesa Con Queso (Cheeseburger)

Served with French fries.

US$8.00

Sandwich De Pollo A La Parrilla

Grilled chicken with Lettuce, tomato and onions.

US$7.50

Hamburguesa Con Queso Y Tocino (Bacon Cheeseburger)

US$10.00

Burgers

Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Wings

Six buffalo wings.

US$7.00

Snapple

US$3.00

Red Bull

US$4.00

Monster

US$4.00

Mexican Soda

Coca cola, fanta, sprite.

US$3.00

2LT Sodas

US$5.00

SHAKES

fresh fruit milk shakes(choices) Banana,strawberry,mango,papaya,pineapple,fruit passion

US$5.00

Caned Sodas

US$2.00

Licuados

Fresh Fruit.

US$5.00

Jarritos

US$3.00

Aguas

US$4.00

Café Con Leche

Coffee with milk.

US$2.00

Bottled Water

US$1.50

Beverages

Platos Especiales (House Specials)

27. Bandeja Chapin (1/4 Pcs.)

1/4 chicken, marinated pork and steak.

US$20.00

29. Carne Adobada (Marinated Pork Meat)

US$15.00

Bandeja Paisa

Grilled beef, pork crackling, egg, rice, beans, sweet plantains, sausage and salad.

US$20.00

26. T-Bone Steak

Served with rice, beans, sweet plantains, avocado & salad.

US$25.00

33. Costillas De Cerdo BBQ (BBQ Pork Ribs)

US$16.00

28.. Parrillada

Grilled mixed meats with sausage.

US$22.00

32. Carne Asada (Grilled Beef)

US$15.00

30. Bistec Encebollado (Steak With Onions)

US$16.00

Con Camarones (W)Ith Shrimp

US$19.00

31. Mar Y Tierra

Beef, chicken breast and shrimp.

US$21.00

Extra Huevo

US$1.00

Extra Carne

Beef.

US$7.00

Extra Costillas

Pork rib.

US$8.00

Extra Chorizo

Sausage.

US$3.00

Extra Camarones (3)

Shrimp. 3 pieces.

US$4.00

Extra Mojarra

Fish.

US$10.00

Extra Order