Taqueria Don Pedro Menu
Welcome to Taqueria Don Pedro, a vibrant gem in Effingham that celebrates authentic Mexican cuisine. This Latinx- and women-owned eatery offers a delightful menu perfect for lunch and dinner. Their signature dishes, such as the Taco Salad and Don Pedro's Burrito, showcase a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients and traditional flavors, featuring colorful grilled vegetables and tender meats.
- Don’t miss the crowd-pleasing Churros, uniquely spiced with aromatic cinnamon.
- Patrons rave about the tamales cooked in banana leaves, a tender treat that reflects the owners' Southern Mexican roots.
- Family-friendly and casual, this restaurant also features outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi, making it ideal for groups and kids alike.
With excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, Taqueria Don Pedro invites you to indulge in a feast that feels like home.
Sopas
Homestyle Potato Soup
Made with real potatoes in a light, yet flavorful vegetable broth, this soup is perfect for cold weather season. Vegan friendly!
Homestyle Lentil Soup
Humble lentils with bold flavors of vegetables and salty bacon. You've never had lentils like these!
Chips and Salsa
Crispy tortilla chips served with fresh made salsa
Queso Dip
Melty white cheese. Served with cripsy tortilla chips.
Guacamole
Made-to-order topped with fragrant onions and chopped cilantro. Served With crispy tortilla chips.
Don Pedro's Dip
Tasty refried beans (black or pinto) topped with a generous amount of melty queso dip, topped with spicy chorizo crumbles. Served with crispy tortilla chips.
Don Pedro's Trio
Why pick just one when you can have all three? Queso dip, cool guacamole, and homestyle pico de gallo. Served with crispy tortilla chips.
Totopos
Crispy tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, cool guacamole, homestyle pico de gallo, crunchy lettuce, fresco cheese with a drizzle of melty queso dip.
Quesadilla
One choice of protein, served with tangy sour cream and homestyle pico de gallo on the side.
Botanitas
Sabores Regionales
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Two Mahi Mahi tacos on housemade tortillas topped with zesty chipotle sauce, crisp lettuce, and homestyle Pico de Gallo. Served with our house special mexican rice
Breaded Cod Tacos
Two hand-breaded cod tacos on handmade tortillas topped with zesty chipotle sauce,and roasted corn salsa. Served with our house special mexican rice
Shrimp Rajas Quesadillas
Two Quesadillas with handmade tortillas stuffed with shrimp and green peppers cooked in a delicious creamy chipotle sauce. Served with beans and rice.
Shrimp Tacos
Two grilled shrimp tacos on handmade tortillas topped with homestyle Pico de Gallo. Served with our house special mexican rice.
Pasta Verde
Linguini pasta tossed in a poblano cream sauce, topped with delicately sautéed shrimp and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Served with toasty ciabatta bread
Pasta Blanca
Organic linguini pasta tossed in a white creamy sauce and savory bacon bits. Topped with grilled chicken, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, and cilantro. Served with toasty ciabatta bread.
Tamales Oaxaqueños
Carefully wrapped and steamed in a banana leaf and stuffed with your choice of chicken, pork, OR cheese and vegetables
Carnitas
Crispy pieces of pork on a bed of grilled onions and topped with a "toreado" jalapeño pepper, and homestyle Pico de Gallo. Served with three warm flour tortillas, tasty refried black beans, and the house special Mexican rice
Albondigas
Albondigas hand-rolled meatballs served in a family recipe chipotle sauce. Served with three warm flour tortillas, tasty refried black beans , and the house special Mexican rice.
Mole Oaxaqueño
Mole juicy chicken simmered in a rich peanut and chocolate based family sauce and topped with nutty sesame seeds. Served with three warm flour tortillas, tasty refried black beans, and the house special Mexican rice.
Chile Relleno
One hand-battered poblano pepper, stuffed with Chihuahua cheese, topped with a family recipe tomato sauce, and tangy sour cream. Served with our house special Mexican rice
Pancita de Res (Menudo)
Ede calls this soup "bring you back from the dead soup". A bold and flavorful red broth soup carefully prepared with beef tripe and a perfect misture of spices. A genuine recipe straight from coastal side of Guerrero state.Served with three housemade tortillas, fragrant onions, chopped cilantro, fiery red peppers, and citrusy limes.
Carne Asada
Grilled beef skirt served on a bed of grilled onions and topped with a "toreado" jalapeño pepper, homestyle Pico de Gallo, and cool avocado slices. Served with three warm flour tortillas, tasty refried black beans, and the house special Mexican rice
Taco Salad
ONE choice of protein, a blend of colorful grilled vegetables, shredded cheese and topped with crunchy lettuce, cool guacamole, homestyle Pico de Gallo, tangy sour cream and cotija cheese in a crispy golden bowl.
Don Pedro's Burrito
Grilled steak (or your choice of protein), tasty pinto beans, shredded cheese, crunchy lettuce, tangy sour cream, and red tomatoes
Taco Dinner
Three tacos with handmade tortillas topped with crisp radishes, fragrant onions, and chopped cilantro. Served with crunchy lettuce, homestyle pico de gallo, tasty refried beans (black or pinto,) and the house special Mexican rice.
Pollo Americano
Juicy grilled chicken on a bed of the house special Mexican rice, savory bacon, and topped with melty queso dip. Served with three warm flour tortillas.
Enchiladas
Three rolled up maize tortillas dipped in a family sauce and stuffed with juicy chicken. Pick tomato based red or tomatillo based green sauce. Topped with crunchy lettuce, red, ripe tomatoes, cool avocado slices, red onions, cotija cheese, and drizzled with tangy sour cream.
Chimichanga
Chimichanga golden to perfection cousin to the burrito, filled with one choice of protein, tasty refried beans (black or pinto), and shredded cheese. Generously topped with melty queso dip and served with a bed of crunchy lettuce, tangy sour cream, cool guacamole, and homestyle Pico de Gallo on the side.
Taquitos Dorados
Three rolled up golden to perfection corn tortillas filled with one choice of protein and topped with crunchy lettuce, ripe-red-tomatoes, cool avocado slices, fresco cheese, red onions, and a tangy sour cream drizzle.
Fajitas
Juicy chicken or tender steak served over a bed of sautéed fragrant onions, red, ripe tomatoes, and poblano peppers, served with three warm flour tortillas, tasty refried beans (black or pinto), and the house special Mexican rice.
Favorites De Effingham
Para Niños
Kid's Quesadilla
One cheese quesadilla with the house special Mexican rice and tasty refried beans (black or pinto).
Mac & Cheese
Served with fries
Chicken Fingers
served with fries
Kid's Chicken Taco
One chicken taco on soft corn tortillas with the house special Mexican rice and tasty refried beans (black or pinto).
Cheese Pizza
A kid sized cheese pizza served with fries
Churro
Mexican cousin to the doughnut, this pastry is a crowd pleaser with its traditional sugary and aromatic cinnamon combination. Flavors may vary.
Postres
Extras
Pint of Salsa
16 oz of our fresh made salsa
Refried Beans
Black or pinto.
Cheesy Rice
House Special Mexican Rice smothered in melty white cheese
Fresh Toppings
A bed of lettuce with Homestyle Pico de Gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
1 oz Green Sauce
House made green hot sauce.
4 oz Green sauce
House made green hot sauce
1 oz Red Sauce
House made red hot sauce
4 oz Red Sauce
House made red hot sauce
Chiles Toreados
Two roasted Jalapeños
Raw Jalapeños
A side of sliced raw Jalapeños
Pickled Jalapeños
A side of sliced pickled Jalapeños
Handmade Corn Tortillas
A side of three freshly hand-pressed tortillas.
Regular Corn Tortillas
Set of four corn tortillas.
Flour Tortillas
Set of three flour tortillas.
Fountain Soda
Pepsi products
Brewed Tea
Sweet or Unsweetened.
Soft Drinks
Glass Bottled Sodas
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Jarritos
Assorted Flavors
Horchata
Sweet housemade cinnamon rice water.
Jamaica
Housemade hibiscus tea.
Aguas Frescas
Alcohol
Margarita To-go (24 oz)
Bring the whole experience home! Mix and match up to two flavors in a 24 oz margarita to-go!
VMC
Tequila Seltzers inspired by classic Mexican Beverages
Spiked Jarritos
Taste the tropics of Mexico. Choose any flavor of Jarrito paired with a double shot of Hard Truth Toasted coconut rum.
