Fat Rosie's Taco Menu
Fat Rosie's Taco is a Mexican restaurant located at 4504 W Touhy Ave in Lincolnwood, IL. Known for its attentive customer service, fun ambiance, and delicious dishes, this spot offers a range of Mexican cuisine. Customers rave about the steak burrito, sopes, tacos, and bone marrow with guac. The Tuesday special of Taco Tuesday is a hit, offering a free taco with the purchase of two and $8 mango margaritas. The restaurant is family-friendly, with sombreros for all and a sparkler for special occasions. The accommodating staff, like server Ivonne and manager George, contribute to the positive experience. Although some dishes may have slight imperfections, the overall flavors and service make Fat Rosie's Taco a must-visit for Mexican food enthusiasts. So, if you're looking for a vibrant atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service, this is the place to be.
Antojitos
Guacamole Del Dia
Chunky avocado mixed with seasonal toppings. Pick one $, two $ or three $. Mango Habanero/ Morita Pineapple/Traditional Pico de Gallo
Mexican Street Corn
Off the cob roasted corn kernels tossed with guajillo, lime juice, mayonnaise, cotija cheese and tajin
Pozole
Hominy & chicken soup infused wuth guajillo pepper, garnished with cabbage, radish & avocado
Empanadas De Carne
Mexican ground beef stuffed turnovers served with tomatillo-avocado salsa, queso fresco & fresno pepper
Flautas De Res
Three fried tortillas filled with shredded beef, served with a tres chiles salsa, lettuce, cheese & sour cream
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla filled with queso Chihuahua
Ensalada De Cosecha
Farmer's salad with black beans, corn, tomato, onion, green poblano pepper, avocado, mixed greens, farmer's cheese and citrus-jalapeno dressing
Fat Rosie's Queso Dip
Golden velvet queso dip topped with salsa suiza, diced tomato and Rosie's beef
Queso Fundido
Melted queso Chihuahua with sauteed poblano peppers & onions
Ceviche Campechano
Shrimp and fish ceviche with habanero-mango leche de tigre, red onions, radish, microgreens, served with banana chips
Coctel De Camaron
Classic Mexican-style shrimp cocktail, lime, cucumber & avocado
Ensalada Calamari Al Ajillo
Garlic marinated calamari tossed with arugula, sauteed corn, fresno peppers & lime juice with mojo de ajo
Table Chips & Salsa
Tacos
Pescado
Crispy battered or grilled fish of the day drizzled with avocado-habanero aioli, topped with lime-cabbage & pico de gallo
Camarones
Sauteed tiger shrimp topped with arugula & pickled red onions drizzled with jalapeno-garlic aioli
Quesabirria
Three crispy corn tortillas stuffed with guajillo braised beef & queso Oaxaca with pico de gallo rustico and consome, served with Mexican rice
Salmon
Grilled Alaskan salmon topped with tropical pico du gallo & crispy onions drizzled with chipotle aioli
Carne Asada
Grilled steak drizzled with avocado-tomatillo salsa topped with pico de gallo & queso fresco
Pollo A Las Brazas
Chipotle marinated grilled chicken, topped with pico de gallo, lettuce and queso Chihuahua
Coliflor Frita
Crispy battered cauliflower topped with tomatillo jam, toasted marcona almonds, red onion, cilantro, queso fresco & fresno peppers
Al Pastor
Guajillo marinated grilled pork shoulder topped with grilled pineapple, salsa verde, onion & cilantro
Carne De Res
Mexican ground beef topped with lettuce, Molcajete salsa & crema drizzle
Wild Mushrooms
Shitake, portobello and cremini mushrooms sauteed in garlic and topped with fresco cheese and morita salsa
Tacos
Tamales
Tamal De Pollo
Chicken stuffed tamel dressed in a corn husk, smothered in mole verde, topped with sour cream and fresco cheese
Tamal De Cochinita
Slow roasted achiote pork dressed in a banana leaf, smothered in kolito sauce, toppd with fresco cheese
Enchiladas Rojas
Three corn tortillas filled with melted queso Chihuahua, covered in roasted tomato sauce, garnished with onion, served with rice and beans.
Pollo Al Chipotle
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of creamy chipotle sauce, topped with crispy onions & grilled zucchini, with garlic mashed potatoes
Chile Relleno
Stuffed with queso fresco, Monterey jack cheese & crispy onions, smothered in suiza salsa, on a bed of black beans
Enchiladas En Mole
Three corn tortillas filled with wood grilled chicken, covered in Oaxacan mole negro, melted queso Chihuahua & toasted sesame seeds, served with rice & beans
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Sauteed tiger shrimp in mojo de ajo (sweet garlic sauce) tossd with fresh pico de gallo, avocado & black beans, served over a bed of mexican rice
Paella
Fajitas
Flat grilled red & yellow bell peppers, poblano peppers & red onions. Served with rice & beans, garnished with grilled cebollitas
Super Burrito
Stuffed with beans, rice, Chihuahua cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream & avocado
Salmon Poblano
Grilled Alaskan salmon on a bed of creamy poblano sauce, topped with grilled zucchini served with Mexican rice
Cochinita Pibil
Achiote marinated, slow braised pork shoulder wrapped and cooked in banana leaves, with black beans, topped with queso fresco, pickled red onion, cilantro & a side of habanero salsa
Tampiquena
Grilled skirt steak topped with salsa de la casa, one enchilada roja, grilled queso fresco, rajas, mexican rice & beans, cilantro & guacamole
Mar Y Tierra (For Two)
Grilled Atlantic salmon, garlic shrimp & skirt steak, with red rice, charro beans & guacamole
Torta De Milanesa
Breaded chicken with refried beans, sliced avocado, tomato, pickled onion, Monterey jack cheese & chipotle mayo, served with French fries
El Patron Gordo Burrito
Enchiladas Vegetarianas
Tortillas filled with red peppers & spinach in a tomatillo-serrano sauce, with sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro, onion & black beans
Platos
Sides
SD Rice
SD Beans
SD Cebollitas
SD Guacamole
SD Tortillas
Chiles Toreados
Chile Salsa
Avocado
Choco Sauce
Chorizo
Crackers
Dulce De Leche Sauce
Fries
Grilled Veggies
Grilled Zucchini
Habanero
Jalapenos
Lettuce
Mashed Potatoes
Mole
Pico De Gallo
Queso Dip
Queso Fresco
Salsa Verde
Sour Cream
Suiza Sauce
Chips & Salsa
Queso Chihuahua
Kid Cheese Quesadilla
With rice & beans
Kid Chicken Quesadilla
With rice & beans
Kid Beef Taco
With rice & beans
Kid Chicken Taco
With rice & beans
Kid Steak Taco
With rice & beans
Kid Chicken Nuggets
Breaded chicken with a side of fries
Kids Fish Tenders
Kids
Dessert
Churros
Crispy pastries dusted in cinnamon & sugar with chocolate & dulce de leche sauces
Pastel Tres Leches
Homemade vanilla sponge cake soaked in milks with whipped cream and fresh berries
Flan
Traditional Mexican vanilla custard, burnt sugar, fresh fruit