Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar
At Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar, the vibrant menu showcases a delightful array of authentic Mexican dishes crafted to satisfy every palate. The standout specialty is the Quesabirria Plate, featuring crispy tortillas stuffed with tender birria beef and melted cheese, served with rich consomm for dipping. For a unique twist, try the Birria Ramen, a fusion of flavors in a savory broth accompanied by corn cheese quesadillas.
Appetizers like Guac n Chips and Sammy's Sampler set the stage for a communal dining experience, while refreshing salads and hearty burritos like the Birria Burrito keep things exciting. With vegetarian options aplenty and weekend happy hours that bring a lively atmosphere, Sammy's is not just a meal—it's an invitation to savor the rich culture of Mexico right in Elgin, IL.
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Quesabirria Plate
(3) Crispy, golden tortillas are filled with tender, slow-cooked birria beef, melted cheese, and a perfect blend of spices. Served with a side of rich consomm for dipping, fresh cilantro, onion and limes on the side.
Birria Ramen
Tender, slow-cooked birria beef in a savory, spicy broth infused with authentic spices and herbs. Topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime, served with two corn cheese quesadillas on the side.
Birria Pizza
Big flour tortilla pizza filled with savory birria, melted mozzarella cheese, diced onions, cilantro, served with chipotle mayo on the side and savory birria consomm.
Birria Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips, birria beef, melted cheese, refried beans, pickled onion, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and jalapeos.
Birria Burrito
A delicious twist on a favorite: birria beef wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, cheese, cilantro, onion, sour cream, guacamole, and a side of savory birria consomm
Guac n Chips
Bowl of avocado dip mixed with diced tomato, onion, and cilantro
El Primo Dip
The perfect starter for any meal our cheese dip with a hint of jalapeo served with homemade chips
Sammy's Sampler
Perfect combination for sharing includes nachos, cheese quesadilla, tamal and flautas served with a side of guacamole & pico de gallo
Traditional Ceviche
Choice of octopus, ground shrimp or fish ceviche fully cooked in lime juice mixed with pico de gallo topped with avocado silces and served with homemade chips
Duo de Ceviche
Two ceviches of your choice including octopus, ground shrimp or ground fish served with a side of homemade chips
Orale Ceviche
Specialty mix ceviche of octopus, ground shrimp and ground fish mixed with pico de gallo, cucumber and our secret michelada mix (house tomato juice)
Queso Fundido
Melted Chihuahua cheese mixed with chorizo (Mexican sausage) served with tortillas on the side
Queso Fundido Cancun Style
Melted Chihuahua cheese mixed with shrimp served with tortillas on the side
Quesadilla Appetizer
(3) Flour tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) served with a side of guacamole and sour cream
Tequila Shrimp Quesadillas
(3) Flour tortilla filled with cheese and marinated tequila shrimp served with a side of guacamole & sour cream
Panuchos
(3) Slowly toasted tortilla stacked with refried beans, cochinita pibil (Yucatan style pulled pork) and pickled red onion served with a side of habanero sauce
Chihuahua Nachos
Homemade chips topped with refried beans, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and pickled carrots served with your choice of meat
Sammy's Nachos
Homemade chips topped with refried beans, nacho cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeo peppers served with your choice of meat
Elote
Mexican street corn offf the cob cooked with dice onion and epazote. Topped with sour cream or mayo, queso fresco and tajin
APPETIZERS
SALADS
Taco Salad
Tortilla bowl filled with refried pinto beans, rice, your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Jalisco Salad
Mix lettuce tossed with 9 oz. charbroiled skirt steak topped with queso fresco, avocado slices and pico de gallo
Chicken Fajita Salad
Mix lettuce tossed with grilled chicken, bell peppers and onions topped with avocado and queso fresco
Baja Salad
Mix lettuce tossed with marinated tequila shrimp sauted with pineapple chunks, topped with avocado and cucumber
Tortilla soup
Delicious chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, queso fresco, cilantro and sour cream
Caldo de camaron
Slowly cooked shrimp in our red chili broth mixed vegetables served with cilantro, onion and limes on the side
Caldo de mariscos
Our specialty seafood soup prepared with seafood mix and vegetables served with cilantro, onion and limes on the side
SOUPS
ENCHILADAS
Enchiladas Cancun Style
(3) Enchiladas filled with sauted marinated tequila shrimp topped with green sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
Enchiladas Mexico city
(3) Filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) served with red adobo sauce and topped with chorizo, queso fresco, sour cream and lettuce
Enchiladas de Mole
(3) Filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) and served with your red mole topped with sour cream and queso fresco
Enchiladas Dinner
(3) Enchiladas with your choice of sauce (green, red adobo or suiza) filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) topped with melted cheese and sour cream
Fajitas Puebla Style
Your choice of chicken or steak fajitas tossed with bacon, bell peppers, poblano peppers, onion and topped with melted cheese
Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling skillet of caramelized onions and bell peppers with sliced marinated grilled chicken breast
Steak Fajitas
Sizzling skillet of caramelized onions and bell peppers with sliced marinated grilled skirt steak
Shrimp Fajitas
Sizzling skillet of caramelized onions and bell peppers with marinated grilled shrimp
Veggie Fajitas
Sizzling skillet of caramelized onions, bell peppers and mixed vegetables
Mix Fajitas
Sizzling skillet of caramelized onions and bell peppers with combination of shrimp, steak and chicken
FAJITAS
FROM OUR GRILL
Arrachera Patron
Charbroiled 9 oz. skirt steak marinated in patron reposado served over grilled onions and topped with grilled adobo pineapple
Carne Asada
Charbroiled 9 oz. skirt steak seasoned with our secret rub and topped with a grilled jalapeo and onion
Tampiquea
Charbroiled 9 oz. skirt steak served with a red cheese enchilada
Carne Nortea
Charbroiled 9 oz. skirt steak topped with melted Chihuahua cheese poblano pepper slices, grilled chorizo, green onions and cactus
Mar y Tierra
Our signature grilled 9 oz. skirt steak served over suiza sauce and topped with guacamole and three grilled shrimp (Mexican Surf and Turf) + Add extra shrimp for $3.00 each
Sammy's Parillada
Our signature dish of chicken and steak fajitas, marinated pork, grilled chorizo, shrimp, prawns and cactus accompanied with cheese sauce and grilled jalapeo peppers
Jalisco Burger
Grilled Black Angus beef patty marinated in patron silver, topped with chorizo, bacon, chipotle mayo, guacamole and tomato served with homemade fries
Red Mole Puebla Style
Our signature red mole sauce made from scratch with chile ancho, chile pasilla, chile mulato, toasted seeds and chocolate topped over your choice of meat
Chiles Rellenos
(2) Souffl-battered poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and topped with our suiza sauce
Pollo al limon
Chicken breast fajitas marinated in lime juice slowly sauted in butter, mixed bell peppers and deglazed with white wine
Pollo Ranchero
Chicken breast fajitas slowly sauted in butter, mixed bell peppers mushrooms topped with suiza sauce and melted Chihuahua cheese
ENTREES (GRANDMA RECIPES)
SIGNATURE TACOS
Tacos Jalisco Dinner
Tacos stacked with charbroiled skirt steak topped with guacamole, queso fresco, radishes, cilantro and onion
Tacos Don Chido Dinner
Tacos stacked with our unique creation of grilled chicken fajitas, bacon, guacamole, creamy chipotle sauce and cilantro
Tacos The Governor Dinner
Garlic shrimp tacos topped with melted Chihuahua cheese, pickled red onions and our homemade cilantro-lime oil
Alambre Taco Dinner
Skirt steak, chorizo, bacon, melted Chihuahua cheese, bell peppers, onions topped with our homemade cilantro-lime oil
No Manches Taco Dinner
Tacos stacked with our slowly smoked shredded pork loin topped with pico de gallo
Surf n Turf Taco Dinner
Grilled shrimp and steak topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and creamy chipotle mayo
Tacon- Ganas Dinner
Tacos made of shrimp, grilled octopus, melted cheese, topped with lettuce, homemade pico de gallo and chipotle mayo. Served with your choice of rice and beans or fries.
Lomo Taco Dinner
(3) Thin cut ribeye tacos topped with your choice of toppings and served with a side of guacamole, grilled jalapeo and green onion
Traditional Taco Dinner
(3) Tacos stacked with your choice of meat (Steak, Al pastor, Chicken, Ground beef or Veggies) and your choice of two toppings (Lettuce, tomato, cheese, cilantro or onion)
Acapulco Taco Dinner
(3) Shrimp tacos marinated in tequila sauted with pico de gallo
Vallarta Taco Dinner
(3) Beer battered fish fillet Vallarta style tacos topped with lettuce and pico de gallo
Sammy's Taco Dinner
(3) Tacos stacked with our combination of steak, chorizo and grilled onion
Cochinta Taco Dinner
(3) Slowly braised pork tacos topped with pickled red onion and served with a side of habanero sauce
TACOS CLASICOS
SIGNATURE BURRITOS
Sammy's Burrito Dinner
Steak, chorizo and grilled onion combination filled with pinto beans lettuce, tomato, cilantro and sour cream.
Vallarta Burrito Dinner
Tequila marinated shrimp sauted with pico de gallo filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and cheese
El Diablo Burrito Dinner
Signature spicy burrito filled with thin cut ribeye and grilled onions, cheese, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and refried pinto beans. Topped with our devil sauce and melted cheese
Burrito Suizo Dinner
Stuffed with your choice of meat refried pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream. Topped with suiza sauce and melted cheese
Burrito Dinner
Stuffed with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) refried pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream
Master Burrito Dinner
Torta Chilanga Dinner
Delicious Mexico City style torta filled with thin cut ribeye, smoked ham, chipotle sauce, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, sour cream and refried pinto beans
Sammy's Torta Dinner
Our signature torta filled with breaded steak, fried egg, sausage, smoked ham, chorizo, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, melted cheese, sour cream and refried pinto beans
Torta de Pierna Dinner
Filled with smoked shredded pork loin, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, sour cream, refried pinto beans and homemade pickled carrots
Torta Dinner
Filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) guacamole, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and refried pinto beans.
LAS TORTAS
ANTOJITOS
Chimichanga Dinner
Deep fried burrito with beans and cheese filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) topped with nacho cheese and red adobo sauce
Tostadas Dinner
(2) Fried tortilla with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream
Flautas Dinner
(4) Fried rolled tortilla filled with your choice of meat (Chicken or Steak) topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese and sour cream
Tamales Dinner
(2) Homemade tamales filled with your choice of meat (Pork or Chicken)
Ostiones
Raw oysters served with limes
Charola de langostinos
Delicious sauted prawns seasoned with our secret 5 spice recipe and served over raw onions
Tostadas de ceviche (2)
(2) Fried tortillas served with your choice of octopus, ground shrimp or ground fish ceviche mixed with pico de gallo and topped with avocado
Camarones al gusto
Sauted Jumbo shrimp in butter topped with your choice Veracruz style, devil, garlic or red adobo sauce served with rice and homemade fries
Filete de pescado al gusto
Grilled tilapia filet topped with your choice of Veracruz style, devil, garlic or red adobo sauce served with rice and homemade fries
Coctel de camaron
A delicious shrimp cocktail garnished with avocado, tomato, onion and cilantro
Coctel mixto
A delicious octopus and shrimp cocktail garnished with avocado, tomato, onion and cilantro
Sammy's Campechana
A delicious oyster, octopus and shrimp cocktail garnished with avocado, tomato, onion and cilantro
Huachinango al gusto
SEAFOOD ENTREES
TACOS A LA CARTA
Steak Taco
Al Pastor Taco
Marinated Pork Taco
Chicken Taco
Ground beef Taco
Lomo Taco
Thin Cut Rib Eye Taco
Chorizo Taco
Mexican Sausage Taco
Veggie Taco
Rice, grilled bell peppers, onions
Cochinta Taco
Yucatan style pulled pork topped with pickled red onions
Sammy's Taco
Grilled onion, steak and chorizo
Rajas Taco
Grilled onion, poblano peppers slices and melted cheese
Grilled Fish Taco
Grilled tilapia fillet topped with lettuce and pico de gallo
Camaron Taco
Grilled shrimp topped with lettuce and pico de gallo
Pollo asado Taco
Grilled chicken taco topped with lettuce and tomato
Chile Relleno Taco
Grilled chicken taco topped with lettuce and tomato
Jalisco Taco
Taco stacked with charbroiled skirt steak topped with guacamole, queso fresco, radishes, cilantro and onion
Don Chido Taco
Taco stacked with our unique creation of grilled chicken fajitas, bacon, guacamole, creamy chipotle sauce and cilantro
The Governor Taco
Garlic shrimp taco topped with melted Chihuahua cheese, pickled red onions and our homemade cilantro-lime oil
Surf & Turf Taco
Grilled shrimp and steak topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and creamy chipotle mayo
Acapulco Taco
Shrimp taco marinated in tequila sauted with pico de gallo
Vallarta Taco
Beer battered fish fillet Vallarta style taco topped with lettuce and pico de gallo
Alambre Taco
Skirt steak, chorizo, bacon, melted Chihuahua cheese, bell peppers, onions topped with our homemade cilantro-lime oil
No Manches Taco
Tacos stacked with our slowly smoked shredded pork loin topped with pico de gallo
Tortillas
Sour Cream
Refried Beans
Mexican Rice
Rice & Beans
Pico De Gallo
Nacho cheese
Chipotle Mayo
Mozzarella cheese (8oz)
Queso Fresco (8 oz)
Guacamole 4oz
Side Of Avocado
Fries
Salsa
Chips
Chips & Salsa
Grilled Nopales
Grilled Jalapeos & Onions
Salad Dressing
Grilled sliced onions
Side of cucumber
Pickled Jalapeos
Fresh Jalapeos
House Salad
Devil Sauce
Mole
Grilled Bell Peppers & Onion
Topping
Pickled Carrots
Habanero
Jumbo Shrimp
Guarnicion Fajita
Fresh Jalapenos
SIDE DISHES
A LA CARTE
Vallarta Burrito a la Carta
Tequila marinated shrimp sauted with pico de gallo filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and cheese
Quesadilla a la Carta
Flour or corn tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak)
Burrito a la Carta
Stuffed with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) refried pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream
Burrito suizo a la Carta
Stuffed with your choice of meat refried pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream. Topped with suiza sauce and melted cheese
Diablo Burrito a la Carta
Signature spicy burrito filled with thin cut ribeye and grilled onions, cheese, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and refried pinto beans. Topped with our devil sauce and melted cheese
Chimichanga a la carta
Deep fried burrito with beans and cheese filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) topped with nacho cheese and red adobo sauce
Sammy's Burrito a la carta
Steak, chorizo and grilled onion combination filled with pinto beans lettuce, tomato, cilantro and sour cream.
Enchilada a la carta
Enchilada with your choice of sauce (green, red adobo or suiza) filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) topped with melted cheese and sour cream
Tostada a la carta
Fried tortilla with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream
Tamal a la carta
Homemade Tamales
Tostada de Mariscos a la carta
Fried tortilla served with your choice of octopus, ground shrimp or ground fish ceviche mixed with pico de gallo and topped with avocado
Torta a la carta
Filled with your choice of meat (Al pastor, chicken, ground beef, veggies or steak) guacamole, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and refried pinto beans.
Torta de Pierna a la carta
Filled with smoked shredded pork loin, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, sour cream, refried pinto beans and homemade pickled carrots
Sammy's Torta a la carta
Our signature torta filled with breaded steak, fried egg, sausage, smoked ham, chorizo, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, melted cheese, sour cream and refried pinto beans
Torta Chilanga a la carta
Delicious Mexico City style torta filled with thin cut ribeye, smoked ham, chipotle sauce, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, sour cream and refried pinto beans
Flauta Pollo
Flauta Stk
Chile Relleno
Jalisco Burger Ala Carta
Fountain Drink
Mexican Bottled Sodas
Can Sodas
Milkshake
Agua Fresca
Orange Juice
Coffee
Kids Drink
Bottle Water
Apple Juice
Smoothie
chocolate milk
SOFT DRINKS
DESSERTS
Churros
Flan
Mexican Custard
Ice Cream
Kids Burrito Meal
Burrito filled with your choice of meat, beans and cheese
Kids Burger Meal
Kids Grilled Chicken Meal
Grilled chicken sliced chicken breast
Kids Quesadilla Meal
(1) Quesadilla filled with your choice of meat
Kids Nuggets Meal
Kids Taco Meal
(1) Taco Stacked with your choice of meat and your choice of topping