Authentic Mexican Food

El Chapala

We invite you to indulge your senses in an oasis of bold Mexican flavors and spirited fun. Take in the vibrant colors, and spacious dining room booths for you and your friends to relax and enjoy. Sip on our famous Blackberry Margaritas. Sample our victorious award-winning salsa. Taste the diverse regional accents of Mexico in authentic dishes as well as our inspired innovations. Experience El Chapala-it’s the best Mexican in the Tri-Cities.

El Chapala

Our Goods & Services

Try our delicious food, our amazing selection of Mexican dishes will leave you wanting more.

We have a variety selection of drinks such as Pepsi products for your soda needs as well as an open bar for your favorite margaritas, beer and other alcoholic beverages!

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House Specialties

Some of our specialty delicious meals

Served with rice, beans & tortillas

Steak Chapala

$16.00

8 oz outside skirt & prawns. Served with an avocado slice, tomatoes.

Tacos al Carbon

$13.00

Steak stuffed corn tortilla tacos with onions, & cilantro. Tacos are cooked over an open flame.

Carnitas Chapala

$13.50

Tender pieces of pork seasoned with a house spice blend along side onions & lime juice.

Steak Chihuahua

$16

12 oz beef tri-tip steak marinated in a distinct mesquite flavor broiled to your liking. Served with a delicious enchilada. !Ay Chihuahua, que sabroso!

Carne Tampiqueña

$14.50

Broiled Steak simmered in a spicy tampiqueña salsa & strips of jalapeño peppers.

Mole Ranchero

$13.00

A spicy & authentic dish from the heart of Mexico. Tender pieces of pork & cactus simmered in mole sauce.

Steak/Chicken Molcajete

$14.75

Seafood Molcajete

$16.00

Your choice of chicken, steak, or shrimp grilled to perfection with a blend of sauteed mushrooms, onions, roasted peppers, & a  zesty red salsa. Topped off with cotija cheese and avocados.

Sizzling Fajitas

Chicken - $12:50
Steak - $13.00
Pork - $13.00
Prawns - $14.00
Fajita Chapala - $15.50

A sizzling platter of green & red peppers, onions, mushrooms, & your choice of meat. Served with sour cream and guacamole.

Enjoy 25% Off on All Drinks

Happy Hours

Every Thursday, 4PM – 7PM

They All Love Our Food

We appreciate our customers and we love to hear about your experience. Make sure you help our small establishment grow by leaving a positive review like the people below!

"Excellent service and their nachos are amazing!"
- Michelle B
"New owner has a great price for the amount of food and was GREAT TASTE OF ALL 💖 I GIVE THEM 5 STARS .. friendly waiter"
- Aliva M
"I deliver for uber, they had everything ready before I got there"
- Sanctus C
"Service was excellent, food was delicious, price was more than reasonable. I would recomend this establishment for a good lunch anyday, if you haven't tried it yet you should"
- John H