El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesMexican, American, Seafood
- Hours of operationMon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 10:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:30 am–12:00 am
- Phone number(303) 480-0479
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefJose
- CateringWe offer a variety of Mexican grills with both meat or seafood options that we call Parilladas that are shared family style and can serve between 1-6 people depending on the type of parillada. We have over 400 dishes on our menu available also! For more information on bigger events or parties contact us at (303-480-0479).
- Private party facilitiesEl Paraiso is a real Paradise for anyone to experience a feel of Mexico with colorful decorated space that can serve over 400 people inside dining area. And don’t forget our beautiful Indoor/Outdoor patio that can serve an additional 100 people. For more information on bigger events or parties contact us at (303-480-0479).
- NeighborhoodWheat Ridge
- Cross streetHighway I-70 and Harlan exit or off of 48th & Harlan St. Lakeside, CO
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Appetizers
Chicharrones de Pescado
Chunks of crispy fried fish fillet with fresh salad
Chicharrones de Pescado & Camarones Rellenos
Chunks of crispy fried fish fillet, and wrapped with bacon stuffed shrimp, served with fresh salad
Ostiones Frescos Preparados
Fresh cooked Oysters
Calamares Fritos & Elsalada
Fried calamari, served with salad and tomato sauce
Botana El Paraiso
Scallops with large shrimp, octopus and avocado with our special recipe (with chile de arbol)
Botana Costeña
Shrimp and octopus al mojo de ajo and served a la plancha
Botana de Pulpo & Camaron
Octopus and shrimp. Your choice of a la plancha or cold
Queso Fundido
Melted cheese
Botana de Camaron al Arbol
Shrimp cooked with our special sauce (chile de arbol) and diabla sauce
Empanadas de Mariscos
Fish, shrimp and vegetables steamed in aluminum foil
Banquete Marinero
For (4) people. Fresh octopus, shrimp, fresh oysters, crispy fish fillet, shrimp ceviche and fish
Banquete Mar y Tierra*
For (4) people. Grilled steak strips, shrimp a la diabla, fried calamari, chicken breast, served with special salsa
Banquete Oceanico*
For (4) people. Crab legs, prepared oysters, fried calamari, fish fingers, mussels
Guacamole Salad
Fresh smashed avocados, with chopped onions, mixed with special own sauce, served with chips
Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with melted cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes. Choice of plain, grilled steak, chicken, shrimp or veggies
Chicken Wings
Delicious hot wings with our special homemade salsa diabla
Frituras del Mar
Stuffed shrimp, breaded shrimp, calamari, fish fingers
Botana de Colima
Octopus, tomato, onion & cactus slices, seasoned with special house sauce, all items are grilled
Nachos
Deep fried corn tortilla chips, topped with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes and diced jalapeños. Choices include: Special Supreme (Steak & beans), special Nachos, Steak Nachos (Grilled chopped steak), Chicharron (Fried Pork skins), Chicken Nachos (Shredded chicken), Carnitas Nachos (Shredded fried pork nachos), or Nachos Charros – Choice of meat (Al pastor, fried pork, steak or grilled chicken) served with jalpeños, charro beans, avocado & sour cream
La Patrona
Shrimp agua chiles and scallops marinated with lime juice, cucumbers, jicama and special salsa
Ceviche
Seafood marinated with lemon juice, served with "tostadas" (fried corn tortillas or crackers)
Ceviche de Camaron*
Shrimp ceviche
Ceviche de Pulpo*
Octopus ceviche
Ceviche de Pescado*
Fish ceviche
Ceviche Mixto*
Choice of two (2) items
Ceviche Tropical*
Fish, shrimp, mango, jicama & avocado
Chili Cheese Fries
With green chili & cheese. Steak of fried porkskins extra
Langostinos
Al Mojo de Ajo
Prawns cooked with butter, garlic, served with white rice and beans
Al Chipotle
Cooked with our special hot chipotle sauce
A la Plancha
Grilled prawns
A la Diabla
Prawns cooked with our special EXTRA HOT sauce
A la Mexicana
Prawns cooked with chopped jalapeño peppers, onions and tomatoes
A la Mantequilla
Prawns cooked with butter
Langosta
About 2-4 lbs. Market Price
Al Mojo de Ajo
Lobster cooed with butter and garlic served with white rice and fries
Al Chipotle
Lobster cooked with our special hot chipotle sauce
Al Exterminador
Grilled lobster filled with cheese
Ranchera
Lobster cooked with ranchero sauce
A la Plancha
Grilled lobster
A la Diabla
Lobster cooked with our special EXTRA HOT sauce
A la Mexicana
Lobster cooked with chopped jalapeño peppers, onions and tomatoes
A la Manterquilla
Lobster cooked with butter
Al Vapor
Steamed lobster
A la Veracruzana
With ranchero sauce and olives
Fish Fillet
Fish Fillet
Choice of Bagre (Catfish) or Mojarra (Tilapia), breaded, served with white rice and salad and your choice of fish. We can cook you choice of fish in any of the following styles: Al Mojo de Ajo (with garlic and butter), A La Veracruzana (with chopped onions, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes and olives) (Spicy), Al Chipotle (with our special hot chipotle sauce) (Spicy), A La Mexicana (with chopped onions jalapeños peppers, and tomatoes) (Spicy), A La Diabla (with Very hot sauce) (Very Spicy), Ranchero (with chopped onions, jalapeño peppers and tomatoes) (Spicy), Al Vapo (steamed), Frito (fried), Empanizado (breaded), A La Plancha (grilled)
Filete con Camaron
Any of the above choices, with shrimp
Filete con Camaron y Pulpo a la Diabla
Fish fillet or octopus cooked with EXTRA HOT diabla sauce
Whole Fish
Choose any of the following whole fried fish (market price). Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber
Huachinango, Bagre o Mojarra
Red snapper, Catfish or Tilapia. We can cook you choice of fish in any of the following styles: Al Mojo de Ajo (with garlic and butter), A La Veracruzana (with chopped onions, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes and olives) (Spicy), Al Chipotle (with our special hot chipotle sauce) (Spicy), A La Mexicana (with chopped onions jalapeños peppers, and tomatoes) (Spicy), A La Diabla (with VERY hot sauce) (Very Spicy) Ranchero (with chopped onions, jalapeño peppers and tomatoes) (Spicy)
Trucha
Trout cooked under your request, served with rice, fresh salad and beans
Zarandeado (Huachinango Entero)
Whole red snapper cooked slowly and marinated with our recipe, served with white rice and a baked potato (Please allow 25-30 minutes for cooking time)
Trucha Ranchera
Salsa ranchera, jalapeños, potato, rice & beans
Trucha Costeña
Trout with shrimp & octopus, rice & beans
Aves - Poultry
All plates come with handmade corn tortillas
Mole
Mole is made with nuts, "El Paraiso Restaurant" cannot be held responsible for any issues resulting from food allergies. Pieces of chicken smothered with traditional Mexican sauces made with sun -dried pepper, chocolate, and spices, served with rice, beans and tortillas
Pollo Ranchero
Chicken cooked with our hot red sauce, served with rice and beans
Pechuga de Pollo Adobado
Marinated chicken breast, served with rice, fried sliced potatoes and warm tortillas
Pechuga de Pollo con Camaron
Chicken breast with shrimp, served with rice and beans
Codorniz Adobada
Marinated Cornish hen, served with rice and beans, avocado slices, fried jalapeño and fried wedges
Codorniz Poblano con Mole
Cornish hen in mole, served with rice and beans
Caldos
Comes with handmade corn tortillas
Caldo de Pollo o de Res
Only Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Chicken or beef soup with vegetables
Pozole
Only Friday, Saturday & Sundays. Pork, hominy, chiles, onions, garlic, bay leaves thyme and salt
Menudo
Beef stomach in broth with a red chili base hominy
Conejo
Plato de Conejo Adobado al Gusto
Whole rabbit cooked to your liking: Al Chipotle (with our special hot chipotle sauce) (Spicy), En Mole (smothered with sauce made with sun-dried peppers, chocolate & spices) (Spicy), A La Mexicana (with chopped onions jalapeños peppers, and tomatoes) (Spicy), A La Diabla (with VERY hot sauce) (Very Spicy), Ranchero (with chopped onions, jalapeño peppers and tomatoes) (Spicy), A La Plancha (grilled)
Chivo
Plato de Birria
Slow steamed goat with mild chile seasoning, served with handmade corn tortillas, beans and rice
Parrilladas
The House Special For Groups!!
Parrillada Fiesta
Fajitas de res (steak fajitas), fajitas de adobada (marinated steak fajtas), camarones (shrimp), filete de pescado (fish fillet), queso fundido (melted cheese)
Parillada Monterrey
Costillas de res, puerco y borrego (beef, pork and lamb ribs), queso fundido (melted cheese)
Parrillada Chihuahua
Costillas de res (beef ribs), tripitas (beef tripe), diesmillo de res (chuck shoulder steak), molleja de ternera (sweet bread), chorizo (Mexican sausage), queso fresco (fresh cheese)
Parrillada Jalisco
Deshebrada de res (Mexican shredded beef), costillas de puerco (pork ribs), arrachera (grilled skirt steak), pollo (chicken)
Parrillada Adobada
Diezmillo de res (shoulder steak chunks), Chuleta de puerco (pork chops), costillas de puerco (pork ribs), queso fundido (metlted cheese)
Parrillada Azteca
Carne asada (grilled steak), tripitas (beef tripe), pollo (chicken), queso fundido (melted cheese)
Parrillada Campesina
Chorizo (Mexican sausage), chuleta de puerco (pork chops), codorniz (Cornish hen), tripitas (beef tripe), nopalitos asados (grilled cactus leaves)
Parrillada Zacatecas
Asado de puerco (braised pork), costillas de borrego (lamb ribs), pechuga (grilled chicken), diezmillo de res (chuck shoulder steak), nopalitos asados (grilled cactus leaves)
Parrillada Michoacan
Carnitas (fried chucks of pork), cecina de res (meat that has been salted and dried), chorizo (Mexican sausage), chuleta de puerco (pork chops)
Parrillada Durango
Costillas de borrego (lamb ribs), filete de res (beef fillet), pollo (chicken), queso fundido (melted cheese)
Parrillada del Campo
Conejo (rabbit), costillas de borrego (lamb ribs), queso fundido (melted cheese)
Parrillada de Carne
T-Bone, carne asada (grilled steak), chuleta de puerco (pork chops), carnitas (fried chunks of pork), pechuga de pollo (chicken breast), fajitas de res y de pollo (beef and steak fajitas). Served with a side of sour cream, fresh guacamole, beans and pico de gallo
Parrillada Combinada Familiar*
Carne asada (grilled steak), chuleta de puerco (pork chops), carnitas (fried chunks of pork), pechuga de pollo (chicken breast), fajitas de res y de pollo (beef and chicken fajitas), mojarra, fish fillet, crab legs, shrimp, calamari, baby octopus, scallops
Parrillada Cielo, Mar y Tierra
Camarones, (shrimp), carne asada (grilled steak), pollo (chicken), queso fundido (melted cheese)
Parrillada Cancun
Pulpo (octopus), camarones (shrimp), trucha (trout), patas de jaiba (crab legs), cochinita pibil (slow roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula), arroz blanco (white rice)
Parrillada Oceanica
Filete de pescado (fish fillet), camarones (shrimp), calamares (calamari), callo de hacha (scallops), ostiones asados (grilled oysters) y pulpo (octopus)
Parrillada "El Tragon"
Carnitas (fried chunks of pork), fajitas de res (steak fajitas), queso fundido (melted cheese), camaron relleno (stuffed shrimp), costillas de borrego (lamb ribs), fajitas de pescado (fish fajitas), baked oysters topped with melted cheese, fries and roasted jalapeño peppers
Parrillada Costa Azul
Filete de pescado (fish fillet), camarones rellenos de carne de cangrejo (bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed with crab meat), langostino (prawns), queso fundido (melted cheese)
Parrillada de Mariscos*
Trucha (trout), camaron (shrimp), filete de pescado (fish fillet), cangrejo (crab), callo de hacha (scallops), pulpo (octopus), bagre frito (fried whole catfish), ostiones (oysters), calamar con cevishe de pescado (calamari with fish ceviche) served with a side of sour cream, fresh guacamole, salad & rice
Parrillada "El Paraiso"
Trucha (trout), 2 chamorros, shrimp, mussels, calamari stuffed shrimp, carne asada
Carnes
Some of the plates come with handmade corn tortillas, and served with beans and rice
T-Bone
14oz or bigger. Cooked to your liking
El Caporal
Y-Bine steak, 14oz or bigger, cooked to your liking, topped with "Ranchera" sauce
El Arriero
T-Bone steak, 14oz or bigger, topped with Mexican salsa, served with a baked potato, and "charro" beans
El Jefe
Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with a baked potato and "charro" beans
Steak Paraiso
NY Strip steak, cooked to your liking, served with a naked potato and "charro" beans
El General
14oz Kansas City style steak cooked to your liking
Discada "El Tragon"
Steak, al pastor, pork, beef franks, ham, onion & green peppers
Steak Mar y Tierra
Grilled steak topped with your choice of: (5) grilled shrimp or (3) stuffed shrimp
Milanesa
Choice of breaded chicken breast or breaded steak
Steak Ranchero
Chopped steak cooked with tomatoes, onions, potatoes and onions, served with rice, beans, and warm tortillas
Carne Asada
Grilled steak, served with guacamole, grilled jalapeños and tortillas
Steak a la Tampiqueña
8oz grilled steak, garnished with cheese enchiladas and fried potatoes
Trio Paraiso
Chicken, stuffed shrimp, diezmillo steak, charro beans
Costillas a la Parrilla con Camaron
With your choice of: grilled beef, lamb or pork ribs, served with shrimp wrapped with bacon and stuffed with cheese, "house salsa de molcajete" (It's HOT), grilled jalapeño peppers and fresh cheese
Chile Pasado
Chile pasado (sun-dried, roasted and feeled green chile), cooked with your choice of pork or beef
Higado de Res Encebollado
Liver sauteed with onions
Higado de Res a la Mexicana
Liver sauteed with fried onions, tomatoes and jalapeño peppers
Chuleta Del #7
Grilled steak with charro beans and fresh cheese
Costillas Chilangas
Charro beans & white rice in tomatillo sauce
Sopes
Order of three (3) Thick homemade corn tortillas topped with shredded cabbage, cheese, sour cream and your choice of:
Al Pastor
Marinated pork
Carnitas
Fried chunks of pork
Asada
Grilled chopped steak
Pollo
Grilled chicken
Barbacoa
Steamed cheek beef
Chile Posado
Sun-dried chiles
Carne Asada
Steak
Salads
Chicken Breast Salad
Ensalada de pechuga de pollo
Shrimp Salad
Ensalada de camaron
Crab Meat Salad
Ensalada de jaiba
Fish Salad
Ensalada de pescado
Tacos
With homemade tortilas, comes with lettuce, pico de gallo, avcado slices and side of salsa
Al Carbon
3 soft corn tortillas, filled with juicy beef or chicken strips, cooked with onions and tomatoes
Al Pastor
3 soft corn tortillas, willed with marinated pork and pineapple
Alambre
3 soft corn tortillas filled with marinated pork, pineapple, bacon & cheese
Barbacoa
Steamed cheek beef
Tripitas
Fried beef tripe
Birria
Marinated steamed lamb meat
Lengua
Beef tongue
Carnitas
Fried pork chunks
Taquitos Dorados de Pollo o Res
Hard shell corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomato and cheese
Taquitos de Mar
Fish tacos
Taquitos de Mar Combinados
Fish tacos and shrimp tacos
Taquitos Costeños
Corn tortillas stuffed with shrimp, melted cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
Taquitos de Camaron
Chopped shrimp cooked with pico de gallo
Tacos Cancun
Chopped shrimp and octopus
Tacos Acapulco
2 breaded fish tacos, rice, beans, salsa & salad
Combinaciones
All Combinations can be smothered with green or red chili, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes for an additional $.075 We will charge for any changes
Combinacione #1
Bean tostada, beef taco & bean burrito
Combinacione #2
Cheese enchilada, beef taco & bean burrito
Combinacione #3
Cheese enchilada, beef taco & bean tostada
Combinacione #4
Cheese enchilada, bean burrito & bean tostada
Combinacione #5
Cheese enchilada, smothered beef burrito & chile relleno (soft or crispy)
Combinacione #6
Cheese enchilada, chile relleno (soft or crispy), beef taco, refried beans & tortilla
Combinacione #7
Chicken enchilada, chile relleno (soft or crispy), beed taco & guacamole tostada
Combinacione #8
Chicharron burrito, bean tostada, tamal, rice & beans
Combinacione #9
Cheese enchilada, beef taco, tostada, rice, beans, (1) tortilla & green chili
Combinacione #10
Cheese enchilada, chile relleno (soft or crispy), beef taco & guacamole
Combinacione #11
Chile relleno (soft or crispy), cheese enchilada, whole pinto bean & rice burrito, smothered in red sauce, topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato on the side
Combinacione #12 - Burrito Supreme
Filled with beef & beans, topped with sour cream & guacamole
Breakfast Favorites
Served all day
Huevos Rancheros*
Two eggs any style, smothered with red or green chili or tomatillo salsa, served with rice, beans and two tortillas
Huevos a la Mexicana
Two scrambled eggs with chopped jalapeño pepper, onion, and tomato, served with rice, beans and two tortillas
Huevos con Chorizo
Two scrambled eggs with "chorizo" (Mexican sausage), refried beans, rice, two tortillas and a side of green chili
Huevos Divorciados*
Huevos con Nopales
Machaca con Huevos
Chilaquiles*
Picosos! (IT'S HOT) Eggs cooked to your liking & a fried tortilla served with rice & beans
Chilaquiles con Carne Asada*
Rice, bean & eggs cooked to your liking with grilled chopped steak
Chilaquiles a la Diabla*
IT'S HOT! Cactus, rice, beans & eggs cooked to your liking served with our diabla sauce
Chilaquiles Verdes*
IT'S HOT! Made with tomatillo sauce, rice, beans & eggs cooked to your liking
Sopes de Almuerzo
Breakfast sopes (3) served 9am-12pm only. Comes with green chili in the following styles: A La Mexicana (eggs, jalapeño, onion, tomato), Con Chorizo (eggs and Mexican style sausage), Con Nopal y Huevo (egg and cactus leaves), Con Frijoles (with beans)
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs with potatoes and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham, comes smothered and topped with cheese
Chicharron con Huevo
Molcajete salsa or tomatillo salsa on scrambled eggs, served with charro beans and white rice
Huevos Mañaneros*
Eggs cooked to your liking, served with ham, Mexican sausage (chorizo), green peppers, onions and a side of charro beans
Tacos de Almuezo
2 Mexican sausage (chorizo) with egg tacos, cactus, green chile and fresh cheese
Smothered Burrito a la Carte
Chorizo & Eggs
Chicharrones
Chile Relleno & Beans
Beans
Beef
Beef & Beans
Chicken
To Go
Pint of Beans
Pint of Green Chili
Pint of Rice
Pint of Salsa
Chips
Kids
Fish Sandwich
Includes fries
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Served with rice
Steak and Fries
Includes fries
Chicken Fingers
Includes fries
Quesadilla with Bacon
Served with guacamole and sour cream
Pepperoni Pizza
Includes fries
Chicken Sandwich
Includes fries
Camarones Rellenos
Bacon wrapped shrimp served with fries and rice
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Includes fries
Steak or Pollo Taco
Includes fries
Enchilada & Beans
Deditos de Pescado
Includes fries
Camarones a la Mantequilla
Includes fries
Cheeseburger Deluxe
Includes fries
Cheese Burger Regular
Includes fries
Hamburger
Includes fries
Macaroni & Cheese
Includes fries
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Includes fries
Camarones Empanizados
Includes fries
Cocktails
Mexican style cocktail seafood consisting of cooked, peeled or raw oysters or octopus or scallops with coctail sauce (made from a mixture of ketchup, lemon and vegetable juice blend)
Shrimp Cocktail
Ballena size. It's BIG! 2 options, large or small shrimp
Coctel Ostion*
Oyster cocktail
Coctel Cancun*
Large and small shrimp, octopus and scallop
Coctel 7 Maravillas*
Large cocktail with fish, shrimp and calamari "ceviche", oysters, octopus, scallops and clams
Coctel El Consteño*
Octopus, scallops, oysters and shrimp
Coctel Maleficio*
Delicious combination of fish and shrimp "ceviche", octopus and oysters. Ballena size. It's BIG!!
Coctel de Pulpo
Octopus cocktail
Coctelrita
Shrimp & Corona (21 & up)
Vuelve a la Vida*
Octopus, oysters and shrimp
Campechana*
With your choice of: Oyster and shrimp or octopus and shrimp
Campechana Cancun*
Shrimp, octopus, scallops and oysters
Cochito de Mariscos*
This is one of our favorite seafood dishes. It is sublimely made with suckling seafood that is quickly penetrated by the marinade. Served cold
Enchiladas
Traditional Mexican plate made with (3) corn tortillas stuffed with choice, smothered in our special sauce served with rice and beans
Enchiladas Rancheras*
Cheese enchiladas topped with one egg any style
Enchiladas Suizas Rojas
Cheese enchiladas with guacamole and sour cream with red sauce
Enchiladas Suizas Verdes
Cheese enchiladas with guacamole and sour cream with green tomatillo sauce
Enchiladas Vegetarianas
Cheese enchiladas served with mixed vegetables, lettuce and tomatoes
Cheese Enchiladas
Enchiladas de queso
Beef Enchiladas
Enchiladas de molida
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Enchiladas de deshebrada
Chicken Enchiladas
Enchiladas de pollo
Enchiladas de Camaron
Shrimp enchiladas
Carnitas
Fried chunks of pork
Enchiladas Morelia
Filled with carne seca, covered with green tomatillo sauce, cilantro and fresh cheese, served with charro beans and white rice
Enchiladas Verdes
Enchiladas with chicken or cheese
Enchiladas el Paraiso
Filled with shredded chicken or shredded beef, covered with green chili sauce, cilantro and fresh cheese, served with charro beans and white rice
Enchiladas Poblanas
Chicken with mole
Enchiladas Norteñas
Pork or beef with chile pasado sauce
Enchiladas Azteca
Carnitas & Salsa de molcajete
Seafood Soups
Served with chopped cilantro and onions on the side
Caldo Paraiso
Mussels, prawns, tilapia fillet / Mejillones, langostinos y filete de mojarra
Cazuela de Mariscos
Mussels, scallops, shrimp, seafood sauce, bit spicy, white rice, salad, avocado, and cilantro / Mejillones, callo de hacho, camarones, salsa mariquera, algo picante, arroz blanco, ensalada, aguacate y cilantro
Caldo Mojarra
Tilapia fillet soup
Biagra
Octopus, scallops, crab, fish, shrimp, calamari, clams, prawns and diabla sauce / Pulpo, callo de hacha, jaiva, pescado, camaron, calamares, almeja, langostinos y slasa diabla
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IT'S HOT! Seafood soup with octopus, shrimp, mussels, crab legs and abalone / PICOSO! Sopa de mariscos con pulpo, camaron, mejillones, pata de jaiva y abulon
Caldo Costa Brava
Soup with octopus, shrimp, and fish / Sopa con pulpo, camaron y pescado
Caldo 7 Mares
Octopus, scallops, crab, fish, shrimp, calamari and clams / Pulopo, callo de hacha, jaiva, pescado, camaron, calamares y almejas
Caldo Capitan
Shrimp and fish / Camaron y pescado
Caldo de Pescado
Fish soup / Sopa de pescado
Caldo de Camaron
Shrimp soup / Sopa de camaron
Caldo Chacal
Large prawns soup / Sopa de langostinos grandes
Camarones
Served with white rice and beans
Al Mojo de Ajo
Shrimp cooked with butter garlic
Rellenos con Jaiba
Bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed with crab meat (no beans)
Empanizados
Breaded shrimp, served with fries (no beans)
A la Plancha
Grilled shrimp
A la Diabla
Shrimp cooked with our special EXTRA HOT sauce. Gratin cheese extra
Pulpo y Camaron a la Diabla
Shrimp and octopus cooked with our special EXTRA HOT sauce
A la Mexicana
Shrimp cooked with chopped jalapeño peppers, onions and tomatoes
A la Mantequilla
Shrimp cooked with butter
A la Veracruzana
Shrimp cooked with chopped onions, jalapeño pepper, onions and olives
Rellenos
Bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed with cheese (no beans)
Al Chipotle
Cooked with our special hot chipotle sauce
Al Paraiso
Bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed with cheese & smothered with salsa al paraiso
Al Tequila
Shrimp cooked with out special "Tequila" sauce
Camarones Fiesta
Grilled shrimp kabob and served over a bed of white rice
Camarones Aventura
Tempura shrimp, breaded shrimp and grilled shrimp
Camarones Ahogados*
Raw shrimp marinated with lemon juice
Camarones Aguachile
Raw shrimp marinated in lemon juice
Trio Costeño
Delicious combination with (3) shrimp cooked with out "Diabla" sauce, (3) shrimp cooked with butter and garlic, (3) wrapped and stuffed shrimp
Alambre de Camaron
Shrimp on skewer with onion, bell pepper and tomato
Empanadas de Camaron
(3) shrimp stuffed pastries
Camarones Rancheros
Mmm! Shrimp cooked with out special "Ranchero" sauce served with rice and beans
Tostadas De Mariscos
De Camaron & Pulpo
Shrimp & octopus cooked with butter
De Ceviche de Pescado*
Chunks of raw fish marinated with lemons, mixed with chopped onions, jalapeño peppers and tomatoes
De Ceviche de Camaron*
Chopped raw shrimp marinated with lemons, mixed with chopped onions, jalapeño pepper and tomatoes
Tostada Combo*
Fish ceviche with octopus and shrimp cooked with butter
De Ceviche Mixta*
Fish and shrimp
De Jaiba
Crab meat
De Ceviche de Pulpo
Octopus
De Camaron a la Diabla
Shrimp with special EXTRA HOT sauce
Empapelado
Cielo & Tierra
Tender pieced of beef and chicken cooked to perfection on top of grill
Cielo, Mar & Tierra
Tender pieced of beef, chicken and shrimp cooked to perfection on top of grill
De Mariscos
Delicious combination of seafood cooked with veddies, annatto (achiote), & served with white rice (no beans)
More Seafood
Alambre de Pescado y Camaron
Choice of fish, shrimp or combo chunks on the skewer with onion, bell pepper and tomato, with melted Monterrey cheese
Fajitas
(For 1) Served with a side of rice, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and tortillas
Fajitas Mixtas
Mmm! Delicious combination with your choice of ANY THREE (3) Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Fried chunks of Pork, Lamb or other
Pollo, Carne Asada o Puerco
Chicken, steak or pork (choose 1)
Adobada
Marinated beef
Michoacan
Carnitas (fried chunks of pork)
Pescado
Fish
Camaron
Shrimp
Del Mar
Fish and shrimp
Norteñas
Mexican sausage, beef ribs, diezmillo and asadero
Costeñas
Shrimp, fish & scallops
Colima
Fish, octopus & scallops
Fajitas Chihuahua
Diezmillo (chuck shoulder steak), molleja de res (sweet bread), queso fresco (fresh cheese)
Fajitas Zacatecas
Marinated chicken, lamb ribs & cactus leaves
Fajitas Durango
Marinated lamb ribs
Fajitas Vegetarianas
Healthy fajitas with grilled cactus leaves and Anaheim pepper served with rice, mix of vegetables and fresh cheese (no guacamole or sour cream). This dish is Vegetarian and Healthy!
Fajitas Al Tequila
Marinated shrimp with tequile (does not come with a shot of tequila)
Fajitas Guerrero
Mmm! Delicious chicken breast, catfish fillet, marinated beef fajitas, with stuffed shrimp and grilled jalapeño pepper
Puerco
Most served with beans, rice, salad and handmade corn tortillas
Carne Adobada
Marinated pork, smothered with green chili
Chamorro
Pork shank cooked to order, served with rice or "charro" beans
Chuletas de Puerco Adobadas
Marinated pork chops, topped with grilled onions, smothered with green chili
Asado de Puerco
(The "Asado de Puerco" is made with pumpkin seeds, "El Paraiso Restaurant" cannot be held responsible for any issues resulting from food allergies) Braised pork
Carnitas
Tender pieces of marinated fried pork, served with guacamole and smothered green chili (no rice)
Carnitas Azteca
Tender pieces of marinated fried pork, served with guacamole, molcajete sauce and beans (no rice)
Molcajete
Most of the plates are served with nopal asado (grilled cactus leaves) covered with "molcajete" sauce, garnished with grilled onions and cheese, served with a side of "charro" beans
Molcajete a la Mexicana
Carne asada (grilled steak), pechuga (grilled chicken breast), chorizo (Mexican sausage), y puerco (pork)
Molcajete a la Azteca
Carne asada (grilled steak), pechuga (grilled chicken breast), y tripas (beef tripe)
Molcajete Michoacano
Carnitas (chunks of fried pork), diezmillo de res (chuck shoulder steak), y arranchera (grilled skirt steak)
Molcajete Zacatecano
Costillas de borrego (grilled lamb ribs) y pollo (grilled chicken)
Molcajete Cielo, Mar y Tierra
Camarones (grilled shrimp), pollo (grilled chicken), diezmillo de res (chuck shoulder steak)
Molcajete Marinero
Camaron (grilled shrimp), filete de pescado (grilled fish fillet), callo de hacha (scallops)
Molcajete Monterrey
Costillas de puerco (pork ribs), costillas de borrego (lamb ribs), y costillas de res (beef ribs)
Molcajete Costeño
Pulpo (octopus), camaron (shrimp), filete de pescado (fish fillet)
Molcajete Cancun
Camaron (shrimp), filete de pescado (fish fillet), patas de cangrejo (crab legs) y mejillones (mussels)
Lettuce Wraps
Romaine lettuce with your choice of chicken, steak, shrimp or mixed, cheese & pico de gallo
Chicken
Steak
Shrimp
Taco Salad
Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with green and your choice
Seafood
Shrimp
Traditional
Ground beef
Fajita Taco Salad
Chicken or beef fajitas
Veggie Taco Salad
Avocado, tomato & cheese. This dish is Vegetarian and Healthy!
House Specialties
Flautas
Deep fried rolled corn tortillas stuffed with chicken or chredded beef, smothered with green chili or tomatillo salsa, topped with guacamole and sour cream, served with lettuce, tomatoes, rice and beans
Fresh Flautas de Camaron
20 minute cooking time. (3) Three deep fried rolled corn tortillas stuffed with shrimp, smothered with green chili or tomatillo salsa, topped with guacamole and sour cream, served with lettuce, tomatoes, rice and beans
Chimichanga
(1) deep fried rolled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or shredded beef, smothered with green chili or tomatillo salsa and sour cream, topped with guacamole, served with lettuce and tomatoes
Mexican Hamburger
Flour tortilla with a hamburger patty and refried beans, smothered with green chili
Green or Red Chili Plate
Homemade green chili with pork, served with rice, beans and two warm tortillas
Guacamole Tostada (3)
Flat deep fried corn tortillas topped with homemade fresh guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese
Tamale Plate (2)
2 homemade pork tamales, smothered with red or green chili, served with rice, beans and one tortilla
Chile Relleno Plate (2)
Fresh roasted peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg souffle, smothered with green chili, served with ricem beans and one tortilla
Tostadas (3)
3 deep fried flat corn tortillas topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese
Gorditas
Order of 3 thick corn tortillas, stuffed with refried beans, served with lettuce, tomatoes and your choice of: Barbacoa (steam cheek beef), Carnitas (fried chunks of pork), Al Pastor (marinated pork), Asada (grilled chopped steak)
Flautas Poblanas
Filled with chicken, covered with mole and sour cream, served with rice, lettuce and tomatoes
Tortas
Mexican sandwich with spread refried beans, mayo, lettuce & fries
Al Pastor
Marinated pork
Carnitas
Fried chunks of pork
Asada
Grilled chopped steak
Pollo
Grilled chicken
Barbacoa
Steamed cheek beef
Camaron
Grilled shrimp
Pescado
Grilled fish
Burritos
Served all day. All burritos can be smothered with green or red chili and topped with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes for an additional $0.75
Steak Burrito
steak cooked with onions & tomatoes
2 Burritos de Chicharron
2 Beef Burritos
2 Bean Burritos
2 Beef & Bean Burritos
2 Chicken Burritos
2 Chorizo & Egg Burritos
2 Chicken & Bean Burritos
Shredded Beef Burrito
(1) burrito topped with sour cream & guacamole
Burrito Aztec
Large flour tortilla filled with steak fajitas, white rice, charro beans, molcajete sauce, Monterrey cheese, avocado slices, lettuce and tomatoes
Burrito Acapulco
Large flour tortilla filled with breaded fish fillet, white rice, charro beans, molcajete sauce, cheese, avocado slices and sour cream
Burrito Michoacano
IT'S HOT!!! Large flour tortilla filled with carnitas (Michoacan styled fried pork chunks), charro beans, comes with molcajete sauce
Burrito Chihuahua
Asado de puerco, frijoles charros, served with a side of rice and pico de gallo
Burrito Jalisco
Large flour tortilla filled with birria de chivo (steamed goat), charro beans and rice, smothered with green chili
Burrito Vegetariano
Whole pinto beans, rice, mix vegetables, smothered with red chili, topped with cheese, guacamole and sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes on the side. This dish is Vegetarian and Healthy!
Burrito Denver
Filled with your choice of steak or chicken fajitas, mixed with sauteed onions and bell peppers, Monterrey Jack cheese, charro beans and white rice inside, smothered with green tomatillo sauce or green chili topped with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
Shrimp Burrito
Filled with cooked shrimp and pico de gallo, served with your choice of refried beans or rice
Burrito el Chingon
Rice, carnitas, bell pepper, onion, tomatillo sauce, fresh cheese & sour cream
A La Carte
Tamal
Smothered Tamal
Chicharrones
Lemon (1)
French Fries
Tortilla (3)
Cheese Enchilada
Beef Enchilada
Chicken Enchilada
Onions
Taco
Bean Tostada
Ground Beef Tostada
Chicken Tostada
Chicken Taco
Chicken Flauta
Chile Relleno
Lettuce
Guacamole Tostada
Side of Fresh Cheese
Salsa Molcajete
Salsa Diabla
Charro Beans
Bolillo
Cilantro
Queso Fundido
Sope
Gordita
Side Orders
Side of Green Chili
Side of Tomatoes
Side of Guacamole
Side of Jalapeños (3)
Side of Sour Cream
Side of Rice
Side of Beans
Desserts
Cheese Cake$5.50
Sopapilla (1)$2.00
Sopapilla (4)$6.75
Flan$5.50
Flan Rompope$5.99
21+ Only, Contains Alcohol
Fried Ice Cream$6.50
Buñuelos (2)$6.50
Platanaos Dulce$6.25
Xangos$6.95
Pastel 3 Leches$5.75
Churros$4.50
Solo cajeta
Champurrado$4.95
Solo en temporada
Mango Mousse Tropical$5.75
Lemoncello Cake$5.75
Drinks
Miami Vice
Cola de Lagarto
Adios Motherfucker
Bloody Mary
Mai Tai
Kiss on the Lips
Vampiro
Long Island Ice Tea
Sex on the Beach
Mexican Coffee
Amareto & Tequila
Sangrias
Tinta, Clara
Tequila Sunrise
Tropical Daquiris
Strawberry, Peach, Mango
Piña Colada
Chocolate Martini
Apple Martini
Jarrito
Made with any Tequila
Blue Hawaiian
Scooby Snack
Huracan El Toro
Mamacita's Margarita
The largest Margarita in Denver!! 56 oz! Add RedBull + $3
House Margarita
Pure Gold
Sauza gold Tequila, Rose's lime juice, & Triple Sec, Grand Marnier and Cointreau
Cadillac Margarita
Cuervo gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Margarita Mix & a float of Grand Marnier
Cazadores Margarita
Fresh lime juice, Triple Sec, Margarita Mix, splash of pineapple juice & Cazadores Tequila
Bartender's Special
Cuervo gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Margarita Mix, blended & topped with cranberry juice, Grand Marnier & fresh lime juice
Cancun
Sauza gold Tequila, fresh oranges and limes, Margarita Mix & a float of Grand Marnier
Cazadores Special Drink
Made with tequila, Cazadores, Squirt, fresh lime & a pinch of salt
El Paraiso Mamacitas Rita
Made with Sauza & Coronita beer. 56 oz
El Paraiso Coronita
House Margarita & Coronita
Chihuahua Margarita
Tropical Margaritas
Strawberry, Peach, Mango, Chocolate, Passion Fruit
Tropical Mojitos
Original, Pineapple, Strawberry, Mango, Melon, Maracuya, Guanavana, Passion Fruit, Paya, Mora, Guava, Tuna (por temporada)
Tequilas & More
Bottle Service Available. Explore our wide variety of tequilas available
100 Años
Agavero
Azul
Cabo Wabo
Cazadores
Centenario
Corazon
Cuervo Gold
Cuervo 1800
Corazon Silver y Añejo
Corralejo Añejo Silver y Reposado
Chinaco
Don Julio Reposado/Añejo/70/Silver
Dos Guzanos Mezcal
El Grito
Espolon
El Tesoro de Don Felipe
Grand Marnier
Jose Cuervo Silver y Añejo
Jimador Reposado/Añejo/Silver
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
Herradura Reposado/Añejo/Silver
Hornitos
Luna Azul
Milagro
Patron Reposado/Añejo/Silver
Pueblo Viejo
Regional
Sauza
Sauza Conmemorativo
Tequila Rose
Tesoro de Don Felipe
Tres Agaves
Tres Generaciones
Wine
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonay
White Zinfandel
Chardonnay
Shiraz
Chianti
Cogñac
Martell V.S.
Martell V.S.O.P.
Hennessy
Remy Martin
Scotch Whiskey
Bottle Service Available
Red Label
Black Label
Buchanan's Red Seal (21)
Buchanan's (18)
Buchanan's Master
Buchanan's (12)
Chivas Regal
Crown Royal
Jack Daniel's
Domestic Beer
Budweiser
Budweiser Black Crown
Budlight
Budlight Premium
Coors
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Blue Moon
Michelob Ultra
Michelob Light
Michelob Lager
MGD
O'doul's
St. Pauli N.A.
Imported Beer
Bohemia
Corona
Corona Light
Coronita
Caguama Corona
Carta Blanca
Negra Modelo
Dos XX Lager
Dos XX Amber
Tecate
Tecate Light
Estrella De Jalisco
Caguama Tecate
Sol
Caguama Sol
Pacifico
Caguama Pacifico
Modelo
can or bottle
Non Alcoholic
Pop
Coke, Diet Coke, orange, Sprite, Hi-c lemonade, mr. Pibb, raspberry ice tea
Aguas Frescas
Horchata, melon, sandia, limonada, piña, mango, Jamaica, maracuya, guanabana
Hot Tea
Juice
Tomato, cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit, apple, orange
Mexican Soda
Iced Tea
Milk
Coffee
Micheladas
Michelada La Diabla
Michelada Borrachera
El Paraiso Michelada
Michelada Fiesta
Michelada La Parranda
What 9 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.2Food
- 3.7Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Energetic
- OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on May 12, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 5
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
We had went in and made reservations ahead of time , we didnt have to wait but when our server came to our table she had an attitude the whole time we were trying to order , we were missing a side of beans and rice and they never came we were missing our tortillas and we asked 3x for them and they were never brought out. She didnt get us any refills on and of our sodas . I feel like the only reason they dont care is because the tip is already added onto the charge . Other than that food is delicious1 person found this helpful
- LM
LindseyM
Denver
1 review
3.01 review
Dined on February 25, 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 3
Crazy but it was good The prices went up tremendouslyIs this helpful?
- G
Great
San Francisco
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Great food great service. Helped us rite away and where very attentive to our needs.Is this helpful?
- S
Salley
Denver
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Such an amazing restaurant with great food, music, and a great staff.Is this helpful?
- JJ
JulieJ
Denver
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
Great food but the music was loud. They did turn the music down which was better.Is this helpful?
- F
Franny
Denver
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
The service was great and the food was good, I really appreciated how they accepted big parties!Is this helpful?
- P
Peevv
Denver
1 review
1.01 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
- Overall 1
- Food 3
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
THIS WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE . THEY NOT ONLY DIDNT BRING A RECIPT BUT THE FORGOT TO MENTION GRAUITY WAS INCLUDED. THIS RESTURANT IS A SCAM.Is this helpful?
- BV
BonnyV
Denver
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
- Overall 2
- Food 1
- Service 2
- Ambience 2
we used to love El Paraiso. The food was terrible, the noise level unbearable, waitresses wore skimpy clothing. We were very disappointed. Kept opening the doors, and there was a cold draft.Is this helpful?
- K
Ksal
Denver
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
Food was tasty. Fun atmosphere and friendly polite service.Is this helpful?
FAQs
El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 480-0479.
El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
4690 N Harlan St, Denver, CO 80212-7401
Additional information
- Cross streetHighway I-70 and Harlan exit or off of 48th & Harlan St. Lakeside, CO
- NeighborhoodWheat Ridge
- Hours of operationMon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 10:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:30 am–12:00 am
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesMexican, American, Seafood
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefJose
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(303) 480-0479
- CateringWe offer a variety of Mexican grills with both meat or seafood options that we call Parilladas that are shared family style and can serve between 1-6 people depending on the type of parillada. We have over 400 dishes on our menu available also! For more information on bigger events or parties contact us at (303-480-0479).
- Private party facilitiesEl Paraiso is a real Paradise for anyone to experience a feel of Mexico with colorful decorated space that can serve over 400 people inside dining area. And don’t forget our beautiful Indoor/Outdoor patio that can serve an additional 100 people. For more information on bigger events or parties contact us at (303-480-0479).