the BEST MEXICAN FOOD
IN MICHIGAN CITY
Located in the lake shore town of Michigan City, El Cajete is a family owned and operated casual Mexican restaurant.
The Bernal Family opened El Cajete in 2012 and we have been serving authentic Mexican food made with love ever since. Mama Juana and her two sons Guillermo and Alfredo keep the restaurant running with even more help from extended family. Originally from Atlixco, Mexico, Juana's authentic recipes have been the backbone of our success. We strive to serve our community with fresh, delicious Mexican food with a smile.
If you're headed to the lake or would rather hang out at home call us for take out!
Phone
(219) 872-3333
Location
3301C Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(Next to CVS)
Hours
M-Su 11a–9p
aperitivos
$2.49
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$5.49
Guacamole
small or large
$2.49
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$5.49
$3.49
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$4.99
Spicy Cheese Dip
small or large
$3.49
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$4.99
$3.49
Mexican Bean Dip
beans with cheese
$3.49
$6.49
Nachos Supreme
tortilla chips topped with refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole
$6.49
$7.79
Ultimate Nachos
tortilla chips topped with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or steak; along with refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole
$7.79
$7.99
Cocktel de Camaron
cold shrimp in tomato sauce served with onion, cilantro, lime, avocado, and side of crackers
$7.99
$1.29
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$2.49
Chips (to-go)
small or regular
$1.29
/
$2.49
$2.49
/
$5.99
Salsa (to-go)
10oz or 32oz
$2.49
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$5.99
A la Carta
$2.99
Homemade Sopes
a corn flour patty with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream (made to order)
$2.99
$2.99
Homemade Huaraches
thin corn shell topped with sour cream, cheese, & red or green salsa (made to order)
$2.99
$1.99
Enchilada
served with red or green salsa and your choice of ground beef, chicken, pork, or cheese (add creamy cheese sauce for .49)
$1.99
$2.29
Tostada
served with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork on top of a thin crispy shell with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream
$2.29
$2.49
Mini Burrito
served with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork (add creamy cheese sauce for .49)
$2.49
$6.79
Giant Burrito
A flour tortilla packed with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork; along with lettuce, tomato, cheese, rice & beans, and side of sour cream and guacamole
$6.79
$7.49
Chimichanga
A giant burrito with a deliciously crispy shell served with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork
$7.49
$5.99
Torta
A Mexican sandwich served with your choice of chicken, milanesa (breaded and fried steak), chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage) or asada (grilled steak). Topped with mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, jalapenos, and beans
$5.99
$1.79
Tamale
Your choice of pork, chicken, or cheese & peppers
$1.79
$1.79
Flauta
A rolled and fried taco with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or cheese; topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese
$1.79
$3.29
Chile Relleno
A pepper, stuffed with cheese and fried, served with your choice of red or green sauce.
$3.29
Tacos!
$2.29
Ground Beef
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.29
$2.29
Chicken
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions and wedge of lime) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.29
$2.29
Pork
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions and wedge of lime) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.29
$2.49
Al Pastor (marinated pork with pineapple and onion)
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions and wedge of lime) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.49
$2.49
Chorizo (spicy Mexican sausage)
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions and wedge of lime) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.49
$2.49
Adasa (grilled steak)
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions and wedge of lime) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.49
$2.99
Lengua (cow's tounge)
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions and wedge of lime) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.99
$2.99
Pescado (fish)
Choice of corn or flour tortilla, & choice of Mexican style (cilantro and onions and wedge of lime) or American Style (lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese)
$2.99
Fajitas
$9.49
Chicken Fajitas
Grilled with onions, green peppers, tomato, mushrooms, and served sizzling! Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and flour or corn tortillas.
$9.49
$11.49
Steak Fajitas
Grilled with onions, green peppers, tomato, mushrooms, and served sizzling! Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and flour or corn tortillas.
$11.49
$13.99
Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled with onions, green peppers, tomato, mushrooms, and served sizzling! Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and flour or corn tortillas.
$13.99
$13.79
Chicken, Steak, and Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled with onions, green peppers, tomato, mushrooms, and served sizzling! Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and flour or corn tortillas.
$13.79
$12.49
Mexican Fajitas (Chicken, Chorizo, and Steak)
Grilled with onions, green peppers, tomato, mushrooms, and served sizzling! Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and flour or corn tortillas.
$12.49
Cena / Dinners
$13.79
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$20.99 (for 2 to share)
El Cajete Special
Steak, chicken, shrimp, and chorizo cooked with green peppers and onions, topped with pico de gallo and chihuahua cheese, and surrounded with cactus spears. Served with side of rice and beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and flour or corn tortillas
$13.79
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$20.99 (for 2 to share)
$8.79
2 Mini Burritos Suizos
Your choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, cheese, rice, and beans, and topped with our creamy cheese sauce. Served with side of rice and beans.
$8.79
$13.99
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Pan fried shrimp cooked in a garlic sauce and served over a bed of rice with guacamole, pico de gallo, and side salad
$13.99
$13.99
Camarones ala Diabla
Shrimp sauteed in our special hot sauce and served over a bed of rice with guacamole, pica de gallo, and side salad
$13.99
$9.79
Bistek ala Mexicana
Thin flank steak with ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans, side salad, and flour or corn tortillas
$9.79
$10.79
Bistek Encebollado
Thin flank steak with grilled onions and melted cheese. Served with rice, beans, side salad, and flour or corn tortillas
$10.79
$10.79
Asada
Grilled thin flank steak. Served with rice, beans, side salad, and flour or corn tortillas
$10.79
$9.49
Milanesa
Breaded fried flank steak. Served with rice, beans, side salad, and flour or corn tortillas
$9.49
$8.29
Pechuga de Pollo
Grilled chicken breast served with rice, beans, side salad and corn or flour tortillas
$8.29
$9.79
Chori Pollo
Grilled chicken breast topped with chorizo and covered with our creamy cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, side salad, and flour or corn tortillas.
$9.79
$6.99
Chilaquiles
Tortilla chips topped with beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and your choice of red or green salsa. Served with rice and beans. Add ground beef or chicken for a dollar more, add steak or chorizo for two dollars more
$6.99
$10.29
Cajete Chef Special
A mixture of steak, chicken, and shrimp grilled with onions and green peppers, sizzling atop a bed of rice and smothered in our creamy cheese sauce. Served with your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
$10.29
$8.99
Fajita Quesadilla
A large tortilla folded in half and filled with your choice of chicken or steak, grilled with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and plenty of melted chihuahua cheese. Served with small side salad.
$8.99
$8.79
Enchiladas
Served with red or green salsa and your choice of ground beef, chicken, pork, or cheese. Topped with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and tomato. Served with rice and beans. (Make them suiza by adding creamy cheese sauce!)
$8.79
Ensalada
$6.99
Taco Salad
Served in a tortilla bowl with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork; beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapenos.
$6.99
$8.29
Fajita Taco Salad
Served in a tortilla bowl with your choice of chicken or steak, grilled green peppers, onions, tomato, and mushrooms; Also includes beans, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapenos
$8.29
$6.99
Chicken Salad
Your choice of grilled or crispy chicken served atop a bed of lettuce, tomato, green peppers, cucumbers, onions, carrots, and cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.
$6.99
Vegetarian
$5.99
Bean Chalupa and Cheese Enchilada
Served with rice and beans
$5.99
$6.49
Bean Buritto
A flour tortilla packed with refried beans, rice, lettuce, tomato and cheese, and covered in our creamy cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$6.49
$6.49
Veggie Combination
Bean burrito, cheese enchilada, and bean tostada
$6.49
$7.49
Veggie Quesadilla
Filled with grilled tomato, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
$7.49
$9.99
Vegetarian Fajitas
Grilled mushrooms, green peppers, tomato, onions, broccoli, and cauliflower. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and flour or corn tortillas
$9.99
Bebidas
$1.79
Soda
Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Red Cream Soda, Mello Yellow, Fanta Orange
$1.79
$1.99
Imported Bottled Soda
Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, Mexican Orange Fanta, Jarritos: Lime, Tamarindo, Orange, Pineapple, Strawberry
$1.99
$1.79
Horchata
Delicious rice water with cinnamon
$1.79
Postres
$3.49
Flan
Mexican style custard
$3.49
$3.99
Churros
two churros served with vanilla ice cream
$3.99
$4.19
Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream coated with your choice of fried cereal or coconut and drizzled with chocolate, caramel, or honey
$4.19
$4.49
Sopapilla
Warm puffed sweet bread drizzled with honey and cinnamon and served with vanilla ice cream
$4.49
$3.49
Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup, topped with whip cream & a cherry
$3.49