El Original TxMx is located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of NYC and offers original Tex-Mex fare to guests of all ages. The venue seeks to provide nostalgic and filling cuisine made from scratch. On the menu at El Original TxMx, you are sure to find such items as refried bean nachos, chicken flautas, Frito pies, an array of tacos, cheese enchiladas, chimichangas, quesadillas and more.
Pair a warm side with your meal to complete a balanced dish at El Original TxMx. The Spanish rice and beans, french fries, homemade tortilla chips and salsa, pickled jalapenos and skillet peppers are made to order and sure to satisfy.
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There's a paid lot under the Skyline hotel, attached to El Original.<br />A lot of customers say it's the least expensive one around the area.
Public transit
C, E trains @ 50th Street and 8th AveB,D,E @ 53rd Street and 7th Ave N, Q, R @ 48th Street and 7th AveM11 bus to 10th Ave b/t 49th and 50th
Entertainment
Live music from time to time...always free of charge!
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
Menu
Appetizers
Chile con Queso
Classic homemade blend of melted cheese, green chiles and pico de gallo.
SmallUS$7.00
LargeUS$11.00
Queso El Original
Our chile con queso topped with guacamole, black beans and picadillo beef.
SmallUS$10.00
LargeUS$15.00
Guacamole
A blend of smashed avocados, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro and lime.
SmallUS$8.00
LargeUS$12.00
El-O NachosUS$12.00
Individual tostada chips layered with refried beans, a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and pickled jalapeños. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
El-O QuesadillasUS$11.00
Handmade flour tortillas stued with cheese, green chiles and onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Armadillo EggsUS$8.00
Jalapeño peppers stued with cheddar cheese and cream cheese, wrapped in our breakfast sausage, breaded and fried. Served with green chile buttermilk dressing.
Frito PieUS$12.00
A tangle of Fritos topped with our award-winning Texas red chili, cheese, onions and pickled jalapeños. Served at all the finest Friday-night football games in Texas.
Campechana de MariscosUS$15.00
Seafood cocktail with shrimp, crab, bay scallops, avocado and pico de gallo.
Sopas Y Ensaladas
Tortilla Soup
Slow cooked red-chile broth with hand-pulled chicken, topped with cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips and queso fresco.
CupUS$7.00
BowlUS$9.00
Texas Red Chili
The state dish of Texas. Tender, slowly stewed beef with red chiles, topped with cheese, onions and pickled jalapeños. No beans.
CupUS$11.00
BowlUS$18.00
Tex-Mex WedgeUS$7.00
Iceberg lettuce, green chile buttermilk dressing, queso fresco, pico de gallo and bacon. Gluten Free, Vegetarian: if remove bacon, see server.
Taco SaladUS$9.00
Mixed green salad, tomatoes, cheese, black beans, guacamole, crispy corn tortilla strips and ancho vinaigrette. Gluten Free, Vegetarian: depending on selection, see server.
El Original Favoritos
EL ORIGINAL Numero UnoUS$22.00
The quintessential Tex-Mex combo plate: a picadillo beef crispy taco, one cheese enchilada with chili gravy, one beef tamale, a chile con queso tostada, guacamole, rice and choice of beans.
EL ORIGINAL Numero DosUS$22.00
Two bean and cheese nachos, one chicken enchilada smothered in salsa verde, one chicken flauta, guacamole, rice and choice of beans.
The Pablo DeluxeUS$22.00
Two beef enchiladas, one picadillo beef puy taco, a chile con queso tostada, rice and choice of beans.
El Miguelito FuerteUS$20.00
One cheese enchilada with chili gravy, one picadillo beef crispy taco, guacamole, rice and choice of beans.
Lady Bird SpecialUS$17.00
Chalupa, a chile con queso tostada, guacamole, rice and choice of beans.
The PanhandleUS$22.00
Texas style chicken fried steak. Pounded top round, breaded and fried, served with black pepper cream gravy, smashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.
Los NiñosUS$5.00
(children under 12) Choice of either a crispy taco, enchilada or tamale. Served with rice and choice of beans. Gluten Free, Vegetarian: depending on selection, see server.
Tacos
All plates come with two tacos, Spanish rice and your choice of beans.
Black Bean Soft TacosUS$14.00
Corn or handmade flour tortillas, black beans, guacamole and pico de gallo. if corn t. Vegetarian, Gluten Free: if corn t.
Crispy TacosUS$15.00
Fried corn tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and your choice of picadillo beef, shredded chicken or black beans.
Puffy TacosUS$15.00
tomatoes, a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and your choice of picadillo beef, shredded chicken or black beans.
Chicken Soft TacosUS$16.00
Corn or handmade flour tortillas, shredded chicken, salsa verde, cilantro and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Gluten Free: if corn t.
Beef Soft TacosUS$17.00
shredded beef, chili gravy, cilantro, onions and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Gluten Free: if corn t.
Tacos Al CarbónUS$18.00
Handmade flour tortillas, beef or chicken fajita meat, and guacamole.
Fish TacosUS$18.00
Corn tortillas, grilled fish, avocado, cabbage and green chile buttermilk dressing.
Shrimp TacosUS$18.00
Handmade flour tortillas, shrimp, pico de gallo and queso fresco.
Sizzling Fajitas
All plates served with handmade flour tortillas, sautéed onions and peppers, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice and beans.
Chicken
1/2 lb (1 person)US$22.00
1 lb (2 people)US$33.00
Beef
1/2 lb (1 person)US$25.00
1 lb (2 people)US$40.00
Beef & Chicken
1/2 lb (1 person)US$24.00
1 lb (2 people)US$28.00
Fish
1/2 poundUS$24.00
1 lb (2 people)US$35.00
Shrimp
1/2 lb (1 person)US$27.00
1 lb (2 people)US$48.00
Vegetable
portobello mushrooms & seasonal vegetables
1/2 lb (1 person)US$18.00
1 lb (2 people)US$32.00
Traditional Tex-mex Plates
All plates served with Spanish rice and your choice of beans.
Beef Tamale DinnerUS$17.00
Two shredded beef tamales, topped with chili gravy and queso fresco.
Chicken Tamale DinnerUS$16.00
Two chicken tamales, topped with salsa verde and queso fresco.
Rajas Tamale DinnerUS$15.00
Two cheese and green chile tamales, topped with salsa verde and queso fresco.
FlautasUS$16.00
Three crispy rolled corn tortillas stued with chicken, topped with salsa verde and queso fresco. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
Carne GuisadaUS$18.00
Chuck roast stewed in a thick, peppery sauce, served with handmade flour tortillas.
Chile RellenosUS$15.00
A battered and fried poblano pepper stued with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, topped with ranchero salsa.
ChalupasUS$15.00
Two crispy flat corn tortillas topped with refried beans, a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce and tomato.
Enchiladas
All plates come with two enchiladas, Spanish rice and your choice of beans. Add a fried egg $2.
Cheese EnchiladasUS$14.00
Corn tortillas filled with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, topped with chili gravy, onions and even more cheese.
Spinach & Mushroom EnchiladasUS$14.00
Corn tortillas filled with spinach, mushrooms, salsa verde and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Chicken EnchiladasUS$16.00
Corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with salsa verde and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Sour Cream EnchiladasUS$17.00
Corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken or black beans, topped with sour cream sauce and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Beef EnchiladasUS$17.00
Corn tortillas filled with shredded beef, topped with chili gravy, onions and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Dessert
Tres Leches CakeUS$7.00
Vanilla sponge cake soaked with rum and a mix of three milks, topped with lightly sweetened crema fresca and hibiscus soaked cherries.
SopapillasUS$6.00
Pued and doughy, sprinkled with cinnamon and honey.
FlanUS$7.00
Traditional vanilla or Mexican chocolate.
PralinesUS$6.00
North Texas style pralines made with pecans, buttermilk and brown butter.
FAQs
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.