Desperado's Menu and Prices

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Desperado's Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Huraches(wad-ach-es) Mexican Eggs Benedict, a hand made "thick" corn tortilla shaped like a sandal topped with your choice of one of our items listed below, two poached eggs and our incomparable cilantro lime hollandaise sauce. All huaraches are served with Mexican hash browns, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole

Chorizo

$8.59

Spicy Mexican sausage

Crab y Avocado

$10.99

Fresh lump crab and very smooth

Machacados

$8.99

Tender, slow cooked brisket

Fajita Beef or Chicken

$9.99

Grilled fajita meat is always great


OmeletasDelicious omeletas all served with savory Mexican hash browns and fresh pico de gallo

El Bandolero

$8.99

Smoked bacon with roasted poblano chiles, red onions and cheddar cheese, topped with a tomatillo sauce and crema Mexicana

El Zarape

$9.99

Your choice of marinated and grilled chicken or beef fajita meat, with caramelized bell peppers & onions, cheddar and jack cheeses all topped with our chipotle sauce and crema Mexicana

Veracruzana

$10.99

Sautéed fresh spinach, lump crabmeat, sweet red onions, Monterrey jack cheese topped with our special cilantro lime hollandaise sauce


Tradicionales

Chorizo con Huevos

$7.99

Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with spicy chorizo and served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gallo and HMT's

Migas

$7.99

Fluffy scrambled eggs and corn tortilla strips topped with your choice of chipotle or tomatillo sauce, sour cream and Monterey jack cheese, served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gal

Huevos Rancheros

$7.99

Two eggs sunny-side up, atop a crispy tortilla, smothered in a delicious ranchera sauce and served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gallo and HMT's

Huevos con Fajitas

$8.99

Steak and eggs gone south of the border, with tender beef fajita meat, two scrambled eggs served with Mexican hash browns, refried beans, pico de gallo and HMT's

Bacon and Eggs

$8.29

Two eggs cooked the way you like and served traditionally with strips of crispy apple wood bacon along with Mexican hash browns, pico de gallo, refried beans and HMT's


Main

Tacos Al Carbon

$8.79

Two fresh flour tortillas filled with marinated carne asada or chicken breast and served with pico de gallo and sopa de frijol

Lunch Fajitas

$9.99

A lighter portion of tender and juicy chicken or beef fajitas served with all of the traditional fajita fixins

Desperado Tacos

$8.99

Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese and your choice of beef or chicken create these "Juan and only" tacos

Hamburger

$8.99

A big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat. with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and fries

Desperado Flautas

$7.99

Seasoned shredded brisket or chicken rolled in flour tortillas and deep-fried. Served with guacamole refried beans and a sour cream ranchero dipping sauce

Taco & A Cup of Soup

$6.99

One signature Desperados Taco accompanied by a cup of Mama's Tortilla Soup, the perfect portion


Mondays

Chimichangas

$7.59

A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned taco meat or shredded chicken and refried beans, deep fried and topped with our sour cream sauce. Served with rice and a pico de gallo salad

Guizo De Pollo Con Calavasitas

$7.29

Tender breast of chicken cooked with roasted poblano peppers, fresh corn, zucchini, and onions in a rich tomato sauce. "Mm mm good"


Tuesdays

Desperados Burritos

$7.99

Two overstuffed burritos filled with tender brisket or shredded chicken served with a salad, our bean soup and rice. Don't forget to request the spicy BBQ sauce

Guizo De Carnitas De Puerco Con Chile Cascabel

$7.29

Slow cooked pork in a dried chile cascabel sauce with fresh garlic, tangy tomatillos and fresh zucchini. 'Jorge's favorite'


Wednesdays

Quesadillas De Pollo

$7.59

Delicious shredded chicken and loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with our bean soup, rice and pico de gallo salad

Guizo De Pollo Con Salsa Verde

$7.29

Juicy chicken breast morsels cooked in a fresh cilantro-tomatillo sauce with onions, comino and garlic. "The BEST green sauce you ever had."


Thursdays

Tacos Fritos

$7.99

Two fried corn tortilla tacos filled with our delicious brisket and served with lettuce, pico, queso fresco, tomatillo sauce, rice and bean soup

Guizo De Carne Con Chile Colorado

$7.29

Lean, tender beef tips and potatoes simmered with chile cascabel and chile ancho. "Our original, and some say still the best, beef guizo"


Fridays

Fish Tacos

$8.99

Fried catfish, marinated cabbage, cilantro and our mayotle sauce in two flour tortilla tacos and served with fresh lime, rice and bean soup

Guizo De Camarones En Salsa Con Nopales

$8.29

Fresh gulf shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce along with garlic, mild peppers and nopalitos (prickly pear cactus). 'Don't let the name scare you.'


Lunch Tex-MexAny Two - $7.29, Any Three - $8.29, Any Four - $9.29. Combine any of the following "Texican" foods to create you own personalized plato. All Tex-Mex lunches are served with rice and beans

Cheese Enchilada

Price may varies

Beef Enchilada

Price may varies

Chicken Enchilada

Price may varies

Puffed Beef Taco

Price may varies

Soft Cheese Taco

Price may varies

Tamale

Price may varies

Guacamole Tostada

Price may varies


Cantina

Super G

$10.99

Be careful with this one. A large frozen or rocks margarita with a little extra Sauza Conmemorativo and Gran Marnier

Fruitritas

$7.99

For those who like it a little smoother. Decide between Strawberry, Mango or Guava and put your toes in the sand

Texas Tornado

$7.00

A large sangria swirled frozen margarita

Flacarita

$7.99

Our "skinny" margarita. Only 160 calories and only on the rocks

The Traditional

$7.79

Slightly on the tart side but the way they are "drunk" in Mexico. Fresh lime juice, Sauza Silver and Cointreau served "up" in a shaker

Mexican Martini

$8.79

This recipe kicks it up a little. Sauza Silver tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice are combined with just a little spicy

Sangria

$4.55

Homemade, from red wine and fruit juices

El Grande Sangria

$6.00

Our homemade sangria in a Texassized glass

The "La Margarita"

$9.29

5 time winner of the best margarita in Dallas. Fresh lime juice, Sauza Conmemorativo, Cointreau and a little something special

The Michael Grant

$11.99

Made famous by the Black Book Investigations series by Robert Sadler. Many have heard lead character Michael Grant ordering a margarita at Desperados with Patron Silver, Gran Marnier and "a splash of

House Frozen or Rocks

$6.00

Since 1976, our original house recipe

Vino

$6.00

Your choice of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvinion or Burgundy served by the glass

Cerveza

$4.75

Ice cold favorites served with or without a lime


Apperitivios

Awesome Nachos

$10.99 - $11.99

Juicy beef or chicken fajita nachos served with beans, pico de gallo and jalapenos

Stuffed Jalapenos

$8.99

Homemade, no poppers here, stuffed with seasoned chicken, and cheddar cheese, served with ranch dressing

Special Platter

$15.99

The perfect fiesta starter. A little bit of everything with Desperado nachos, stuffed jalapenos, Desperado quesadillas and chicken flautitas

Ceviche Del Mar

$10.59

This is one of our very favorites. Tender white fish marinated in lime and served with tomato juice and fresh pico

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

$8.99

Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce, with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado. "Try it with a shot of Sauza Hornitos for a little kick and a whole new addiction"

Guacamole

$5.99

"Our Original Family Recipe" and Awarded Best in Dallas

Desperado Nachos

$9.55

Bean and cheese nachos served with guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos

Quesadillas Acapulco

$8.55 - $10.99

Creamy, melted white cheese and fresh sautéed spinach

Chili Con Queso

$5.59

Smooth and creamy, the perfect beginning

Queso Bandito

$5.99

Our famous queso combined with spicy taco meat and pico


Sopas

Sopa de Tortilla

$5.99

This is one of Mama's own special recipes, made fresh everyday

Sopa de Frijol

$5.99

Always served with fresh cilantro, chopped onion and cheese


Ensaladas

Ensalada De Fajita

$10.59 - $11.59

A crisp tortilla shell overflowing with crisp lettuce, fresh greens, tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico, sour cream and cheese

Pasta Salad

$9.29 - $10.99

Tri-colored pasta served chilled with grilled chicken breast and our signature chimichuri sauce

Ensalada De Sonora

$8.99 - $10.59

Crisp romaine, jicama, mandarin orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette

Pasta Adobado

$9.29 - $10.99

Warm rotini topped with our spicy marinated chicken adobado anejo cheese and fresh cilantro


Tacos Y Mas

Desperados Tacos

$9.99 - $10.99

Two crispy flour tortilla tacos, gooey melted jack cheese and your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat come together to create this delicious signature. Topped with fresh pico de gallo and an avoca

Desperado Flautas

$8.99

Similar to our signature tacos our flautas are filled with seasoned shredded brisket or chicken, rolled in flour tortillas and deep-fried. Served with fresh guacamole, refried beans and a sour cream

Tacos Al Carbon

$9.59 - $10.59

Two fresh flour tortillas filled with marinated beef or chicken and served with a pico de gallo salad and Mama's sopa de frijol. 'Order a side of Chimichuri to take these tacos to another level'

Tacos Albañil

$10.59

Our famous "brisket tacos" have finally made it to the menu. Three corn tortillas filled with tender brisket and served with bean soup, rice, tomatillo sauce freshly chopped onion, cilantro and lime

Tacos Adobados

$9.99

Three corn tortillas with jack cheese lightly fried and filled with tender breast of chicken marinated in our Adobado sauce and served with pico, bean soup and rice


FajitasTender and juicy fajitas served sizzling along with our bean soup, award-winning guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and flour tortillas. Veggie fajitas are also available upon request

Chicken

$12.99 - $23.99

Beef

$13.99 - $25.99

Shrimp

$17.99 - $35.99


Tex-MExAny Two - $8.99, Any Three - $9.99, Any Four - $10.99. Combine any of the following "Texican" foods to create you own personalized plato. All Tex-Mex dinners are served with rice and beans

Cheese Enchilada

Price may varies

Beef Enchilada

Price may varies

Chicken Enchilada

Price may varies

Puffed Beef Taco

Price may varies

Soft Cheese Taco

Price may varies

Tamale

Price may varies

Guacamole Tostada

Price may varies


Carne De Res

Steak Yucateco

$16.99

Beef medallions topped with our very own creamy yicateco sauce made from sour cream, sautéed fresh garlic, onions and roasted poblano peppers. Served with pico, beans and Mexican potatoes

Carne Endiablada

$16.99

Juicy tenderloin slow simmered in a smoky chiptole sauce, sprinkled with white cheese and served with pico, beans and Mexican potatoes

Steak Argentina

$16.55

Charbroiled tenderloin medallions topped with our signature Chimichuri sauce and served with pico, beans and Mexican potatoes. 1995 MLB All Star Game awarded "Best Entrée"

Chile Relleno

$11.99

A battered poblano filled with seasoned brisket, butter toasted almonds and raisins topped with ranchero sauce, melted Monterrey jack cheese. This Relleno is a special one


Pollo

Chicken Itza

$12.99

Our longest selling chicken entrée. Marinated in an ancient Mayan sauce with rosemary and thyme and other spices grilled and served with guacamole, rice and Mexican zucchini

Pollo Santa Rosa

$12.99

Tender breast of chicken, grilled and topped with our signature Yucateco sauce, then served with rice, Mexican zucchini, and guacamole. Rosa's favorite

Pollo San Lorenzo

$12.99

Chicken breast sautéed in a chipotle pepper, roasted garlic, cilantro and olive oil sauce served with guacamole, rice and Mexican zucchini

Pollo Ahumado

$13.99

Grilled chicken breast, stuffed with Monterey jack cheese and roasted poblano peppers all wrapped in smoky bacon and topped with our spicy barbecue sauce, even more cheese. Served with rice and a fre


Mariscos

Fish Tacos

$11.79

Fried Catfish in flour tortillas with our signature "mayotle" sauce, cabbage and lime served with sopa de frijol and rice

Camarones Oaxaqueños

$17.99

Tender gulf shrimp slow-cooked in a sauce made from roasted tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños and nopalitos (prickly pear cactus). Served with guacamole, rice and Mexican zucchini

Camarones Acapulcos

$17.99

Grilled gulf shrimp wrapped in bacon, stuffed with cheese and a jalapeño, served with a lime/butter/garlic sauce, guacamole, rice and Mexican zucchini

Crabmeat Enchiladas

$14.29

Sautéed crabmeat, fresh garlic, white wine, spinach, onions and other spices rolled in corn tortillas, topped with a creamy avocado sauce and served with rice and Mexican zucchini


Postres

Sopapillas

$3.99

Made in house and served warm with honey and butter (3 to order)

Pastel de Cuatro Leches

$5.99

A very delicious, moist and traditional white cake made in-house.

Kahlua Cake

$5.29

Cappuccino ice cream cake topped with kahlua, whipped cream and toasted almonds

Flan

$4.29

Caramel custard from Mama's cocina

Deep Fried Latte

$5.79

The winner of the 2007 State Fair of Texas "Most Creative" deep fried food. Enjoy a little Fair all year


Corporate Lunch DeliveriesGot a deadline and have to work through lunch? Now you and your associates can get the legendary taste of Desperados without ever leaving the office. One phone call and we deliver your freshly made order, hot and ready to be eaten

Fajitas

$9.99

Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings

Tex-Mex

$7.99 - $9.99

Choose any of the following items plus rice, beans, chips and salsa to create your own personalized dish. Served with rice and bean. Enchiladas (Beef, Chicken or Cheese), Soft Cheese Tacos, Guacamole

Desperado Tacos

$9.99

Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our most ordered taco since 1976. Served with rice and sa

Quesadillas

$8.99

Your choice of shredded chicken or brisket with loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with rice, beans and pico de gallo

Ensalada de Fajita

$9.99

A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese

Ensalada de Sonora

$8.99

Crisp romaine, jicama, orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette and topped with adobado chicken

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

$8.99

Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$8.29

Large flour tortilla mixed with romaine lettuce, diced chicken and Caesar dressing. Served with pasta salad

Fajita Wrap

$8.79

A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach. Tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, tortillas strips, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese

Sonora Wrap

$8.29

A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with spicy chicken adobado, jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, tortilla strips and pickled red onions

Corporate Lunch Delivery Specs

Price may varies

Orders must be turned in with at least 24 hour notice.. Minimum of fifteen (15) orders are required. There is a 15% delivery charge. All orders come with plates, plastic ware, napkins, chips and sals


AppetizersThe beginning of your fiesta sets the tempo. Start off with a bang as you serve from our wide array of appetizer options

Flautitas

$1.29

Your choice of beef/chicken or veggie

Stuffed Jalapenos

$1.29

homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese

Chicken Tenders

$1.29

the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious

Camarones Acapulcos

$2.50

grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled

Quesadillas

$1.00 - $1.29

Traditional Tamales

$1.29

straight from mama's kitchen

Ceviche Nachos

$1.00

Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado

Shrimp Nachos

$1.00

Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce

Grilled Chicken Skewers

$1.29

Taquitos

$1.29

Your choice of beef/chicken or veggie

Empanadas

$1.29

Brisket or Spiced Chicken

Queso Bandito

$1.29

Guacamole

$1.35


Salads

House Salad

$6.99

A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with fresh tomatoes, avocados, red onions, and cheddar or jack cheese. Served with our house dressing (Italian) or ranch d

Fajita Salad

$11.99

A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese. Served with our house dressing (cilantro vinaigrette) or ranc

Caesar Salad

$9.99

The traditional Caesar salad served with croutons and parmesan cheese

Sonora Salad

$11.29

A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, and pickled red onions

Pasta Salad

$10.29

Tri-colored pasta served chilled with grilled chicken breast, pico de gallo and our signature chimichuri sauce

Pasta Adobado

$10.29

Warm rotini topped with our spicy marinated chicken adobado and shredded parmesan cheese

Pasta Yucateco

$11.59

Warm rotini topped with our signature yucateco sauce and grilled chicken breast


Party Platters

Party Tray

$89.99

Your choice of chicken or brisket flautitas, cheese quesadillas, stuffed jalapenos and chicken tenders, served with guacamole

Shrimp Tray

$135.99

Combination tray of Camarones Acapulcos, Shrimp Nachos, Quesadillas Acapulcos with Shrimp and Shrimp Cocktail

Vegetable Tray

Price may varies

Assortment of carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, and celery served with ranch dressing

Fruit Tray

Price may varies

Seasonal Fruit


Main CourseDinner is very important as you want to choose an item that will please every guest. May we suggest a few of our standards as well as some signatures designed to impress. Shrimp and Veggie fajitas are also available, upon request

Fajitas

$13.29

Our world-famous fajitas are the most requested entrée on our catering menu. These are sure to please as everyone knows and loves fajitas. Each serving of marinated beef or chicken is accompanied by

Tex Mex

$8.99 - $10.99

Choose any of the following items plus rice, beans, chips and salsa to create your own personalized dish: Enchiladas (Beef, Chicken or Cheese), Soft Cheese Tacos Guacamole Tostadas, Beef Tacos, Tamal


Add a Signature Sauce for a New TwistTake the fajita to a new plateau with Desperados signature sauces. and you are sure to achieve that "Wow" factor

Chimichuri

Price may varies

a more South American recipe but once experienced, you'll love it

Yucateco

Price may varies

very creamy, very rich, very Yucateco, one of our newest and already a favorite

Adobado

Price may varies

a smokey sauce, a little spicy with just a hint of sweet

Jalisco

Price may varies

a smooth and earthy blend, not unlike mole, very traditional


Entrée Choices

Chicken Adobado

$12.59

Baked in a spicy chile ancho and cascabel marinade, served with Mexican zucchini and rice

Pollo San Lorenzo

$13.29

Sautéed in pure olive oil with roasted garlic and cilantro, served with guacamole, rice and Mexican Zucchini

Steak Argentina

$17.99

Morsels of charbroiled tenderloin covered with our signature Chimichuri sauce and served with Mexican potatoes, beans and pico de gallo

Steak Yucateco

$17.99

Tenderloin topped with a rich sour cream sauce, garlic, sautéed onions, poblano peppers and served with beans and Mexican potatoes

Tacos Albanil

$11.29

Three corn tortillas filled with tender brisket and served with rice, beans and Tomatillo sauce, freshly chopped onion, cilantro and lime

Mahi Mahi Fish Taco's

$12.79

Grilled Mahi Mahi fish in corn tortillas with our signature "mayolte" sauce, cabbage and lime


Sides

Mexican Rice

Price may varies

Cuban White Rice

Price may varies

Refried Beans

Price may varies

Black Beans

Price may varies

Black Bean Corn Salsa

Price may varies

Mixed Veggies

Price may varies

Grilled Zucchini

Price may varies

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Price may varies

Mexican Zucchini

Price may varies

Chipotle Mashed Potatoes

Price may varies

Mexican Potatoes

Price may varies

Shrimp Mashed Potatoes

Price may varies

Mexican Green Beans

Price may varies

Corn on the Cobb

Price may varies

Mashed Potato Bar

Price may varies


DessertsFor those who make it this far, it is so worth it

Homemade Sopapillas

$1.29

These are very traditional and very good. Light and flakey pastry, fried and covered with cinnamon and sugar. Served with honey and butter

Pastel de Quatro Leches

$5.29

A traditional white cake made with four different types of milk, very moist

Kahlua Cake

$5.29

Cappuccino ice cream cake topped with kahlua and whipped cream

Churros

$0.99

A fried pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar

Deep Fried Latte

$5.29

WINNER of the Big Tex Choice Award at the 2007 State Fair of Texas. A sopapilla topped with homemade cappuccino ice cream, syrup, whipped cream and instant coffee... Wow!

Cookies

Price may varies

Delicious treats in a variety of flavors


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