El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant
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El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant Menu

Appetizers

Nachos
$16.00
Flat crispy corn tortillas smothered with cheese, beans, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole andyour choice of meat or vegetables.
Choriqueso
$16.00
Grilled Mexican sausage, with sliced peppers, tomatoes, onions and melted Monterrey Jack cheese. Served in a hot iron skillet with flour tortillas.
Jalapenos Rellenos
$9.95
Jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheddar cheese, accompanied with creamy chipotle sauce on the side.
Espinacas con Queso
$16.00
Sauteed fresh spinach, tomatoes, garlic, lemon butter over melted cheese. Served in a hot iron skillet with flour tortillas.
Cocktel de Camarones
$9.95
Diced shrimp tossed in flavorful Mexican sauce with onions, tomatoes,and sour and sweet, topped with a slice of avocado, and cilantro.
Ceviche
$9.95
Diced shrimp tossed in flavorful Mexican sauce with onions, tomatoes, citrus juice and topped with a slice of avocado, and cilantro.
Tortas de Cangrejo
$15.00
Crab cake, fried to golden brown served with creamy chipotle sauce and pico de gallo.

Sopas

Sopa de Tortillas
$8.95
Tortilla strips in home made chicken broth with fresh vegetables, queso fresco and sliced avocado.
Sopa de Frijoles Negros
$8.95
Black bean soup topped with onions and sour cream.
Sopa Campesina
$8.95
Tasty chipotle broth with fresh mixed vegetables with beef, shrimp, cheese, avocado topped with tortilla strips.

Salads

Taco Salad
$18.00
All the best Mexican treats: guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream and shredded cheese, served in a fried crispy flour tortilla bowl with lettuce tossed in our creamy cilantro house dressing and your choice of Cajun meat or vegetables or shrimp for an additional charge. Spicy.
Ensalads de Fajita
$14.95
Grilled peppers, onions and tomatoes over lettuce tossed in our house dressing with slices of avocado. Your choice of meat or shrimp for an additional charge.
Ensalada Mexicana
$14.99
Mixture of fresh spinach, lettuce, slices of Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onions, avocado and grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.

Platillos Tipicos

Enchiladas
$16.00
3 rolled corn tortillas filled, with your choice of meat or fresh vegetables smothered with cheese and topped with your choice of 1 our delicious sauces.
Enchiladas Marinas
$18.00
Topped with our special creamy chipotle sauce and melted cheese. Filled with shrimp, spinach and tomatoes.
Enchiladas Tricolor
$18.00
1 chicken, 1 cheese and 1 steak. Topped with 3 of our popular sauces such as green tomatillo sauce, creamy white sauce and red - tomato sauce, finished with melted cheese.
Enchiladas Zuisas
$18.00
Zuisas stuffed with grilled chicken covered with green tomatillo sauce, and topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado, white onions, Cotija cheese and sour cream.
Tostadas
$18.00
Flat crispy corn tortilla shell smothered with refried beans, topped with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, grated cheese, sour cream and your choice of sauce.
Quesadilla
$16.00
A large flour tortilla folded in 1/2 and lightly toasted with melted cheese. You can choose just cheese or either meat or our fresh vegetables or shrimp for an additional charge.
Quesadilla Deliciosa
$18.00
Tasty spinach tortilla with sauteed chicken, fresh spinach, tomato, mushrooms and cheese.
Tacos Mexicanos
$16.00
Mexican style soft corn tortilla with your choice of meat, or fresh vegetables or shrimp for an additional charge, finished with cilantro, onions and your favorite sauce.
Tacos Duros
$16.00
Traditional hard shell tacos with your choice of meat or shrimp for an additional charge and sauce, with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Tamales
$16.00
Tamales is a traditional dish made of masa (corn flour) steamed in a corn husk, stuffed with marinated chicken, and topped with cheese and your choice of sauce.
Chiles Rellenos
$18.00
Mexican poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, dipped in light fluffy egg batter and fried, with your choice of meat or fresh vegetables smothered with cheese and topped with your choice of one our delicious sauces.
Platillo a la Mexicana
$18.00
Strips of steak sauteed with jalapeno peppers, onions and tomatoes, finished with red tomato sauce. A traditional Mexican style entree, with a little kick of heat. Spicy.
Pasta Maravilla
$18.00
Penne pasta tossed in a creamy pesto cilantro sauce and fresh mixed vegetables with grilled chicken, topped with Cotija cheese. Grilled chicken, topped with Cotija cheese or shrimp for an additional charge.
Fajitas
$18.00
Your choice of grilled chicken, beef or pork with sauteed bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, on a skillet served sizziling, accompanied with flour tortillas.
Carne Asada
$18.00
Steak uniquely sliced, marinated in fresh lime juice and olive oil with grilled peppers, onions and tomatoes served over a bed of fresh spinach. Add shrimp for an additional charge.
Macarron al Chipotle
$18.00
Penne pasta, with blackened grilled chicken in our famous creamy chipotle sauce, sprinkled with Cotija cheese. Spicy.
Burrito
$16.00
Round rolled flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat or vegetables, topped with cheese and sauce of your choice.
Chimichanga
$16.00
Crispy, deep fried flour tortilla rolled, stuffed with your choice of meat or vegetables and finished with melted cheese and your favorite sauce.
Burrito Buena Vida
$18.00
The best burrito in our cart! Spinach tortilla stuffed with chicken, steak, avocado, cheese, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, light touch of jalapenos and sour cream. Topped with tomato chipotle sauce and served with rice and black beans. Spicy.
El Patron
$18.00
Burrito style spinach tortilla filled with lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, shrimp, jumbo crab meat and guacamole.Complimented with creamy chipotle sauce and cheese. Spicy.

Shrimp Platters

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
$18.00
Shrimp sauteed in delicious creamy white wine lemon butter sauce with fresh tomatoes and cilantro.Perfect if you like mild flavor.
Camarones Borrachos
$18.00
1 of our customers favorites, sauteed shrimp served over fresh spinach with mushrooms, tomatoes and cilantro finished in lime garlic-butter tequila sauce.
Platillo Altamirano
$18.00
Chicken breast and shrimp with artichoke hearts sauteed with white wine garlic lemon and butter, served on a bed of fresh spinach. Topped with light chipotle sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Camarones a la Diabla
$18.00
Chefs speciality! Shrimp in a hot and spicy. Fresh tomato-Diabla sauce for people who enjoy spicy flavors. Served with rice and refried beans. Spicy.
Pechuga Tejana
$18.00
"If you enjoy medium spicy dishes these are perfect for you". Chicken breast and shrimp with sauteed peppers, onion, in chipotle sauce.

Combination platters

Chile Relleno and Enchilada Combo
$18.00
Mexican poblano pepper stuffed with cheese accompanied by 2 enchiladas with your choice of 1 meat (chicken, steak or pork) or vegetables or just cheese. Topped with cheese and the sauce of your choice.
Burrito and Quesadilla Combo
$18.00
Your choice of 1 meat (chicken, steak or pork) or vegetable burrito topped with cheese and the sauce of your choice. And your choice of meat or vegetable quesadilla.
Chimichanga and Tamal Combo
$18.00
Your choice of meat or vegetable chimichanga, accompanied by 1 chicken tamal, topped with cheese and the sauce of your choice.
Chile Relleno and Burrito Combo
$18.00
Mexican poblano pepper stuffed with cheese accompanied by chicken and steak burrito. Topped with cheese and the sauce of your choice.
Chimichanga and Burrito Combo
$18.00
Chicken chimichanga and steak burrito, topped with cheese and with your choice of 1 sauce.

Kids Menu

Kids Pasta with Butter
$9.95
Kids Pasta with Sauce
$9.95
Kids Mac and Cheese
$9.95
Kids Mini Nachos
$9.95
Just cheese.
Kids Chicken Fingers
$12.00
Choice of rice and beans or French fries.
Kids Mini-Quesadilla
$12.00
Choice of meat. Choice of rice and beans or French fries.
Kids Mini-Burrito
$12.00
Choice of meat. Choice of rice and beans or French fries.

Sides Order

Sour Cream
$2.00
Small Guacamole and Chips
$6.95
Pico de Gallo
$3.00
Rice and Beans
$8.00
Large Chips and Salsa
$10.00
French Fries
$8.00
Large Guacamole & Chips
$12.95

Drinks Menu

Soda
$2.00
Jarritos
$3.00
Mexican sodas.
Milk
$2.00
Chocolate Milk
$2.00
Lemonade
$2.00
Coffee
$2.00
Hot Tea
$2.00

At El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant, the menu offers a delightful variety of bold and flavorful dishes that capture the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. Whether you're starting with something light or diving into a hearty meal, there's something to please every palate.

For appetizers, their Nachos are a crowd favorite, perfectly crispy and topped with melted cheese, jalapeƱos, and your choice of meat or beans. If you're looking for a creamy indulgence, the Choriqueso delivers a rich blend of chorizo and melted cheese, while the JalapeƱos Rellenos offer a deliciously spicy kick. For a refreshing start, the Cocktel de Camarones provides a chilled shrimp cocktail with tangy flavors that awaken your taste buds.

When it comes to soups, their Sopa de Tortillas is a comforting classic with a deep, flavorful broth, while the Sopa de Frijoles Negros and Sopa Campesina bring a hearty, traditional touch to the menu, each with its unique take on Mexican flavors.

Salads are given a fresh twist at El Tenampa. The Taco Salad is a hearty option, served in a crispy shell and filled with flavorful toppings. For something a bit more substantial, try the Ensalada de Fajita, with sizzling grilled meat and fresh veggies, or the vibrant Ensalada Mexicana, bursting with zesty ingredients.

Their Platillos Tipicos take center stage with a wide range of enchiladas, from the rich Enchiladas Zuisas to the bold Enchiladas Marinas filled with seafood. Pair them with their Tostadas for a satisfying crunch.

Seafood lovers will delight in their Shrimp Platters like the savory Camarones al Mojo de Ajo or the spicy Camarones a la Diabla. For a more indulgent option, try the Platillo Altamirano, offering a full seafood experience.

Combination platters bring together the best of both worlds. The Chimichanga and Tamal Combo is a flavorful pairing, while the Chile Relleno and Burrito Combo offers a rich, filling meal.

No matter what you choose, each dish at El Tenampa promises an unforgettable, authentic taste of Mexico, making it a must-try for anyone craving rich, flavorful cuisine.

El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant

Experience the best of Mexican flavors at El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant. Located in Starboard Plaza, Manahawkin, this restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, from cheesy steak enchiladas to flavorful soups and salads. With great customer reviews and a variety of amenities, including delivery, takeout, and outdoor seating, El Tenampa is the perfect spot for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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