El Encanto - Gaithersburg Menu
El Encanto - Gaithersburg is a true gem for lovers of Salvadoran and Central American cuisine. Located at 8035 Snouffer School Rd, this restaurant offers an authentic taste experience that feels both fresh and inviting. What stands out immediately is their pupusas—thick, handmade corn tortillas stuffed with beans, cheese, or more adventurous fillings like the famous Pupusas Locas. Customers rave about their perfect blend of flavors and the special sauce that accompanies them.
Beyond pupusas, the menu shines with dishes like camarones al ajillo and birria tacos, which burst with rich, traditional spices. The chicken tacos served with rice and beans also receive high praise for their homestyle taste. Attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere make every visit pleasant, while options for vegans ensure no one misses out.
Overall, El Encanto is enchanting not just in name but in the soulful, authentic food and warm hospitality that keep guests coming back time and again.
Ensaladas / Salads
Tex - Mex - Chimichangas
Tex - Mex - Burritos
Antojitos / Appetizers
Tex - Mex - Enchiladas
Menú / Menu
Postres / Desserts
Platos Especiales - Pollo / Special Platters - Chicken
Platos Especiales - Carne / Special Platters - Beef
Pupusas
Acompañantes / Side Orders
Tacos
Bebidas / Drinks
Sopas / Soups
Platos Especiales - Mariscos / Special Platters - Seafood
Sándwich / Sandwich
Licuados / Smoothies
Platos Típicos / Typical Platters
Fajitas
Ensaladas / Salads
Ensalada De La Casa / House Salad
US$9.59
Ensalada De Pollo / Grilled Chicken Salad
US$16.59
Carne / Beef
US$17.45
Pollo / Chicken
US$16.95
Tacos Al Carbon
US$20.45
Puerco / Pork
US$17.25
Lengua / Beef Tongue
US$15.45
Tex - Mex - Chimichangas
Tex - Mex - Burritos
Pollo / Chicken
US$14.95
Puerco / Pork
US$17.50
Vegetariano / Vegetarian
US$16.95
Carne / Beef
US$17.95
Lengua / Beef Tongue
US$17.45
Yuca Con Chicharrón / Fried Cassava With Pork
US$11.99
Nachos
US$17.99
Tamal De Elote / Corn Tamal
US$3.99
Enchilada Salvadorena / Salvadoran Enchilada
US$8.99
Calamar Frito / Fried Calamari
US$16.99
Tamales De Gallina / Hen Tamals
US$3.99
Plátanos Fritos / Fried Plantains
US$8.99
Chilate
US$3.75
Quesadillas
US$15.99
Nuegados De Yuca / Cassava Nuegados
US$6.99
Guacamole Con Chips De Maíz / Guacamole With Corn Chips
US$10.99
Antojitos / Appetizers
Tex - Mex - Enchiladas
Pollo / Chicken
US$16.95
Carne / Beef
US$17.45
Tacos Al Carbón / Charcoal Tacos
US$20.45
El Encanto Plato Especial Familiar / Special Family Platter "El Encanto"
US$75.95
Menú / Menu
Postres / Desserts
Empanada De Plátano / Sweet Plantain Pie
US$2.99
Flan / Custard Vanilla
US$5.79
Quesadilla De Queso / Bread Quesadilla
US$6.95
Pechuga De Pollo / Grilled Chicken Breast
US$19.99
Pollo A La Crema / Chicken Cream Style
US$19.99
Platos Especiales - Pollo / Special Platters - Chicken
Platos Especiales - Carne / Special Platters - Beef
Filete Nueva York / New York Steak
US$24.49
Bistec Encebollado / Steak With Onions
US$22.49
Bistec A Caballo / "A Caballo" Steak
US$24.99
Carne Asada / Grilled Beef Steak
US$19.99
Lengua En Salsa / Beef Tongue On Sauce
US$19.99
Salpicón / Chopped Steak
US$19.49
Revuelta / Pork Mix
US$4.50
Loroco
US$4.69
Queso Con Frijoles / Cheese With Beans
US$3.91
Pupusa Loca (Queso, Frijol Y Chicharrón) / Crazy Pupusa (Cheese, Beans, And Pork)
US$7.99
3 Mix (Loroco, Queso Y Frijoles) / 3 Mix (Loroco, Cheese, And Beans)
US$4.69
Queso / Cheese
US$3.91
Pupusas
Acompañantes / Side Orders
Crema / Cream
US$2.95
Papas Fritas / French Fries
US$4.99
Guacamole
US$6.79
Pico De Gallo
US$2.95
Aguacate / Avocado
US$4.49
Frijol / Beans
US$2.95
Arroz / Rice
US$2.95
Tortilla
US$1.29
Chorizo / Sausage
US$4.89
Puerco / Pork
US$3.69
Pechuga De Pollo A La Parrilla / Grilled Chicken Breast
US$3.69
Lengua / Beef Tongue
US$4.89
Taco Rockero (Chorizo, Res Y Puerco) / Rocker Taco ( Chorizo, Beef And Pork)
US$4.89
Carne A La Parrilla / Grilled Steak
US$4.30
Carne Con Queso / Steak With Cheese
US$4.89
Mixto (Bistec Y Puerco) / Mix (Steak And Pork)
US$3.99
Tacos
Bebidas / Drinks
Marañon Regular
US$3.69
Tamarindo / Tamarind Regular Double
US$5.99
Sodas En Lata / Canned Sodas
US$2.39
Agua / Water
US$2.25
Jugo De Coco / Coconut Juice
US$3.69
Tamarindo / Tamarind Regular
US$3.69
Horchata Double
US$6.99
Chocolate Caliente Salvadoreño / Salvadorean Hot Chocolate
US$3.69
Café / Coffee
US$3.25
Sodas En Botella / Bottle Sodas
US$3.69
Marañon Double
US$6.99
Horchata Regular
US$3.95
Sopa De Mondongo / Tripe Soup
US$20.99
Sopa De Mariscos / Seafood Chowder
US$23.99
Sopa De Res / Beef Soup
US$20.49
Sopa De Gallina / Hen Soup
US$19.29
Sopas / Soups
Platos Especiales - Mariscos / Special Platters - Seafood
Churrasco / Skirt Steak
US$35.95
Camarones Al Gusto / Shrimp Platter
US$28.95
Mar Y Tierra / Surf N Turf
US$34.95
Bistec Y Queso / Steak And Cheese
US$15.99
Sándwich De Pechuga / Chicken Breast Sandwich
US$13.49
Torta Mexicana / Mexican Sandwich
US$13.99
Sándwich / Sandwich
Licuados / Smoothies
Zanahoria / Carrot
US$7.95
Papaya Con Leche / Papaya With Milk
US$7.95
Guineo Con Leche / Green Bananas With Milk
US$7.95
Naranja Con Zanahoria / Orange With Carrot
US$7.95
Naranja / Orange
US$7.95
Fresa Con Leche / Strawberry With Milk
US$7.95
Refresco De Ensalada / Salad Soda
US$7.95
Piña / Pineapple
US$7.95
Tacos El Encanto - Puerco/Pork
US$16.99
Plato Típico / Typical Platter
US$16.45
Tacos El Encanto - Carne/Steak
US$17.95
Tacos El Encanto - Lengua/Beef Tongue
US$15.95
Tacos El Encanto - Pollo/Chicken
US$17.75
Platos Típicos / Typical Platters
Fajitas
Pollo / Chicken
US$22.99
Camarones / Shrimps
US$26.99
3 Mixta / Mixed With Steak, Chicken, And Shrimps
US$26.99
Mixta (Carne Y Pollo) / Mix (Steak And Chicken)
US$24.99
Mixta Con Camarones / Mixed With Shrimp
US$25.95
Carne / Steak
US$24.99