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.
Burrobirria
Consomé, Lime & cilantro. Additional charge for Consomé de Birria.
Quesabirria
Consomé, Lime & cilantro. Additional charge for Consomé de Birria.
Chicken Cheesesteak
Regular Cheesesteak
Cheesesteak Special
Mushrooms, onions and peppers.
Cheesesteak
Lettuce, onions, and pepper.
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak
Philly Cheesesteak
Lettuce, tomato and onions.
Cheesesteaks
Antojitos (Appetizers)
58.. Mozzarella Sticks (6 Pcs.)
With French Fries for an additional charge.
5. Chicken Fingers With French Fries
8. Empanadas
each. Beef, Chicken or Cheese.
6. Platano Asado Con Queso
Grilled plantain with Cheese.
13. Ceviche De Camaron (Shrimp Cocktail)
10. Enchiladas Guatemaltecas
Crunchy tortilla topped w. Purple cabbage and meat.
7. Churrasquitos De Res O Pollo
12. Chicharrones De Tocino (Pork Cracklings)
4. Pupusas
*QUESO - Cheese *CHICHARRÓN - Pork Cracklings *LOROCO CON QUESO - Loroco & Cheese *FRIJOLY QUESO - Beans& Cheese *MIXTAS - Mixed.
9. Tostadas De Res O Pollo (Each)
Crunchy tortilla.
6B. Tostones Rellenos Con Camarones
Fried green plantain with Shrimp.
15. Picadas
Grilled steak, chicken, pork cracklings, pork, fried green plantains and fried cassava.
14. Ceviche Mixto (Seafood Cocktail)
Huevos Rancheros
2 eggs in mild tomato sauce with grilled chicken breast,sweet plantains,beans,cream and cheese.
Desayuno Especial Chapin (Chapin Special)
Huevo, frijoles, queso y tortillas (egg, beans, cheese and tortillas).
Baleadas (Rellena De Huevo, Frijol Y Crema)
Filled with egg, beans and cream.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Desayunos (Breakfast)
Ensalada (Salad)
2. Ensalada De La Casa (House Salad)
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber & romano cheese.
1. Ensalada De Aguacate (Avocado Salad)
Add chicken for an additional charge.
3. Ensalada De La Casa Con Pollo (House Chicken Salad)
New Special
One pollo (One chicken), costillas (bbq ribs), three acompañados (Three sides).
1/4 Pollo (1/4 Chicken)
1 Pollo (1 Chicken)
1/2 Pollo
Con arroz, frijoles y ensalada (With rice, beans and salad).
Fried Chicken Hondurian (Pollo Con Tajadas)
Hondurian fried chicken with fried banana chips,coleslaw and mix veggies pickle salad.(1 1/4 fried chicken)
1/4 Pollo
Con arroz, frijoles y ensalada (with rice, beans and salad).
1/2 Pollo (1/2 Chicken)
Pollo Al Carbon (Charcoal Chicken)
Mariscos (Seafood)
41. Paella
Seafood mixed with rice.
42. Filete De Pescado (Fish Fillet)
*Grilled Fish Fillet *Fish Fillet in Garlic sauce.
GRIILED SALMON SCAMPI SAUCE
served with rice,fries and salad.(salmon in garlic sauce)*
39. Mojarra Frita
Fried porgy (whole fish)
43. Tilapia Con Camarones A La Plancha
Tilapia with grilled shrimp.
44. Camarones
Shrimp with your choice of preparation.
40. Arroz Con Camarones
Rice mixed with shrimp.
Arroz Amarillo Con Vegetales (Yellow Rice With Vegetables)
Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Frijoles (Beans)
Papas Fritas (French Fries)
Yuca Frita (Fried Cassava)
Coditos (Macaroni Salad)
Guacamole (Guacamole)
Ensalada De Papa (Potato Salad)
Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)
Acompañados (Side Orders)
Mexican Specials
17A. Guacamole & Chips
Tacos De Lengua (Beef Tongue Tacos)
Tacos De Chorizo (Mexican Sausage Tacos)
17. Guacamole
Mixed vegetables.
18. Chips & Salsa
23. Chimichanga
Filled with rice, beans. With French fries.
21.. Taco Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, cheese. Served on a tortilla shell.
24. Quesadilla
Con Camarones
With shrimp.
16.. Tacos Mexicanos 3Pcs. (Mexican Tacos)
Tacos Mixtos (Mixed Tacos)
20. Flautas De Pollo (5 Por Orden)
Rolled hard taco stuffed with Chicken and covered with lettuce tomato and cheese.
16A. 2 Tacos
Served with rice and beans.
16C. Enchiladas De Pollo Verdes O Rojas (5 Pcs.)
Chicken enchiladas.
19. Nachos Gran Chapin
Tortilla chips. Cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa inside.
22. Burritos De
Stuffed tortillas w. Mixed rice, beans, cheese, cream.
16B. Hard Shell Taco (4 Pcs.)
Cheese, lettuce, ground beef.
Tacos De Carnitas (Piña Cebolla Y Rabano Curtido)
Roasted pork with pineapple, onion and radish.
Sopa Gallina (Hen Soup)
Hen soup.
Sopa De Mariscos (Seafood Soup)
Sopa Del Dia (Soup Of The Day)
Sopas (Soup)
Kids Menu
Carne Asada
Carne asada con papas fritas grilled beef with French fries.
Mozzarella Sticks (4 Pcs.)
Chicken Fingers
Con papas fritas with French fries.
TRES LECHES
TRES LECHES LATIN CAKE
Tiramisu
Cheesecake
Flan
Desserts
Fried Wings
Con Papas Fritas
With French fries.
California Cheeseburger
Lettuce, tomato and onions.
Hamburguesa
Burger (No French fries).
Hamburguesa Con Queso (Cheeseburger)
Served with French fries.
Sandwich De Pollo A La Parrilla
Grilled chicken with Lettuce, tomato and onions.
Hamburguesa Con Queso Y Tocino (Bacon Cheeseburger)
Burgers
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Wings
Six buffalo wings.
Snapple
Red Bull
Monster
Mexican Soda
Coca cola, fanta, sprite.
2LT Sodas
SHAKES
fresh fruit milk shakes(choices) Banana,strawberry,mango,papaya,pineapple,fruit passion
Caned Sodas
Licuados
Fresh Fruit.
Jarritos
Aguas
Café Con Leche
Coffee with milk.
Bottled Water
Beverages
Platos Especiales (House Specials)
27. Bandeja Chapin (1/4 Pcs.)
1/4 chicken, marinated pork and steak.
29. Carne Adobada (Marinated Pork Meat)
Bandeja Paisa
Grilled beef, pork crackling, egg, rice, beans, sweet plantains, sausage and salad.
26. T-Bone Steak
Served with rice, beans, sweet plantains, avocado & salad.
33. Costillas De Cerdo BBQ (BBQ Pork Ribs)
28.. Parrillada
Grilled mixed meats with sausage.
32. Carne Asada (Grilled Beef)
30. Bistec Encebollado (Steak With Onions)
Con Camarones (W)Ith Shrimp
31. Mar Y Tierra
Beef, chicken breast and shrimp.
Extra Huevo
Extra Carne
Beef.
Extra Costillas
Pork rib.
Extra Chorizo
Sausage.
Extra Camarones (3)
Shrimp. 3 pieces.
Extra Mojarra
Fish.