El Chapin Menu
El Chapin is a Latin American seafood restaurant located in Durham, NC. Known for its authentic cuisine, El Chapin offers a variety of traditional dishes such as Paches Guatemaltecos, Tamales Chapines, and Garnachas. The menu also includes unique items like Shrimp Ceviche and Buffalo Wings. Customers praise the fresh and flavorful food, with one reviewer mentioning the condiment bar as a standout feature. While some diners have noted slower service, the overall dining experience is highly rated. The Al Estilo Chapin section of the menu showcases specialties like the Hamburguesa Chapin and the Chicken Chow Mein. With a Latinx-owned establishment and a diverse range of options, El Chapin is a great spot for a casual meal with friends or family. Make sure to check out their outdoor seating and happy hour specials for a complete dining experience.
Drinks
Fountain Drink
Bebidas Frescas
Fresh drinks.
Atol de Elote
Licuados de Frutas
Fruit shakes.
Cafe con Pan Breakfast
Cup of coffee with 2 pieces of bread.
Torta de Huevo Breakfast
Egg torta mixed with onions served with whole beans, fresh cheese and avocado.
Omelette Breakfast
Accompanied with fried plantain, refried black beans, fresh cheese and cream.
Desayuno Chapin Breakfast
Two any Style eggs. Served with refried beans, fried plantains, fresh cheese, cream and tomato sauce.
El Campesino Breakfast
Two any style eggs, accompanied with steak. Served with fresh cheese, Cream, fried plantains, refried black beans and tomato sauce.
El Finquero Breakfast
1 egg torta. topped with shredded mozarella cheese and crispy bacon. Served with refried black beans, fried plantains, fresh cream and cheese.
Granjero Breakfast
Homemade corn tortilla spreaded with refried black beans. topped with ham and 2 fried eggs, covered with tomato sauce. Served with refried black beans, fried plantains, fresh cheese, cream and tomato sauce.
Huevos con Con casamiento
Scramble eggs, Rice mixed with balck beans and avocado
Breakfast Menu
Antojitos Chapines
Paches Guatemaltecos
Tamales Chapines Puerco
Bone In Pork Meat
Tamales Chapines Pollo
Bone In Chicken
Chuchitos de Res
Traditional Guatemalan corn flour cakes filled with beef. Topped with cabbage salad, tomato sauce and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Chuchitos de Pollo
Traditional Guatemalan corn flour cakes filled with chicken. Topped with cabbage salad, tomato sauce and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Tamalitos de Chipilin
Corn flour cakes, stuffed with chipilin and vegetables. Covered with tomato sauce, cabbage salad and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Tamalitos de Frijol
Corn flour cakes, stuffed with chipilin and vegetables. Covered with tomato sauce, cabbage salad and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Garnachas
Fried little corn tortillas filled with ground sirloin. Topped with cabbage salad, tomato sauce and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Pastelitos de Papa
Folded potato cakes topped with cabbage salad, tomato sauce and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Pastelitos De Pollo
Folded potato cakes topped with cabbage salad, tomato sauce and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Boquitas Chapinas
Grilled chorizo, chicharron, salchicha, guacamole and fresh cheese served with homemade tortilla chips.
Taquitos Dorados De Pollo
Served with chicken and iceberg lettuce, tomato sauce, sprinkles of fresh cheese and Guatemalan fresh cream.
Tamalitos de Elote
Corn Tamales
Shrimp Ceviche
Chopped Tomatoes, Cilantro, Red Onions, Lime Juice and Salt. Served with salty crackers.
Buffalo Wings
10 pieces of wings tossed in buffalo sauce served with Ranch and Celery
Plain Wings
Plain 10 pieces of wings served with Ranch and Celery Sticks .
Taquitos Dorados de papa
Order of five Rolled crunchy Tacos stuffed with potato, served with Iceberg lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and Guatemalan crema & Crumble fresh cheese.
Caldo de Pollo
Guatemalan-style chicken soup cooked with fresh potatoes, onions, carrots, cilantro and more.
Caldo de Res
Enjoy our delicious beef ribs soup slowly cooked with fresh mixed vegetables.
Caldo de Mariscos (Seafood Soup)
Caldo de Pata de Res
Cow feet soup cooked with fresh potato, cabbage, tomatoes, guisquil and onions. Served with homemade tortillas.
Caldo de Gallina
Free ranch chicken soup
Soups
Salad
House Salad
Iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, radishes and cucumber.
Hamburguesa Chapin
1/2 lb. burger spread with guacamole and topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes and sprinkles of fresh cheese. Drizzled with a specialty sauce. Served with a choice of side.
La Cuna del Sol Sandwich
Chicken breast spread with guacamole. Topped with a specialty homemade sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and fresh cheese sprinkles. Served with a choice of side.
Hot Dog Mi Tierra
2 hot dogs spread with guacamole. Topped with lettuce, mayo, ketchup and mustard.
Plato Tipico Chapin
2 folded potato cakes, 2 garnachas and 1 stuffed poblano pepper. Served with rice and cabbage salad. Topped with tomato sauce and sprinkles of fresh cheese.
Chicken Chow Mein
Guatamalan Style Pupusas
Chicken Cow Mein
Noodle pasta mixed with vegetables and shredded chicken. Served with house salad. Topped with fresh Cheese and tomato sauce.
Mixtas
3 Mixtas Platter ( Homemade tortilla spreaded with guacamole topped with cabbage, salchicha & drizzle with ketchup, mayo and mustard
Al Estilo Chapin
Chicken
Pollo en Pepian
Bone-in chicken cooked with mixed vegetables in a homemade sauce. Served with rice, beets, cabbage salad and house salad.
Pollo Asado
Seasoned bone grilled chicken served with house salad, rice and soup.
Pollo Dorado
Fried chicken served with house salad, rice and soup.
Pollo en Crema
Bone-in chicken sauteed with onions, potatoes, red and green bell peppers. Cooked with Guatemalan cream sauce. Served with homemade rice and house salad.
Pollo a la Plancha
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast served with rice, house salad and black beans.
Pollo Adobado
Served with rice, salad and beans.
Pollo en Jocon
Bone In chicken cooked in a Guatemalan green sauce . Served with Rice.
Pollo Loco
Bone in fried chicken, served with fries Mayonnaise, ketchup, Pica mas sauce and crumbled fresh cheese.
Chicken kebobs
Two Chiken Kebobs Served with Rice, beans, Salad and tortillas.
Pinchos De Pollo
Two chicken kebabs served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.
Carne Adobada
Marinated filet pork loin cooked with a special seasoning. Served with rice, salad, beans and homemade tortillas.
Chicharrones Chapines
Delicious fried pieces of pork, seasoned with Guatemalan flavors. Served with rice, salad, beans and homemade tortillas.
Chuletas de Puerco
Grilled Pork Chops, Served with Salad, Rice and Beans
Plato de Chorizo & Longaniza
Served with Rice, Salad & Beans
Costilla adobada de puerco
Pork ribs in adobo, served with rice, beans, and salad.
Pork
Beef
Carne Guisada
Delicious Guatemalan-style beef filet cooked in a homemade sauce with veggies accompanied with beet cabbage salad. Served with rice, beans, salad and homemade tortillas.
Churrasquito Chapin
Homemade marinated grilled steak served with grilled green onions, guacamole and chirmol. Served with rice, beans, salad and homemade tortillas.
Bistek Ranchero
Rib eye steak sauteed with tomatoes, sliced onions and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, salad and homemade tortillas.
Chiles Rellenos
Grilled poblano pepper stuffed with ground sirloin meat and vegetables. Topped with tomato sauce. Served with rice, beans, salad and homemade tortillas.
Tortitas de Carne
2 ground sirloin cakes mixed with vegetables and covered with tomato sauce. Served with rice, beans, salad and homemade tortillas.
Hilachas
Shredded Beef Stew Served with Salad, Rice & Beans .
Rollitos De Carne
Sirloin Steak Stuffed with ground beef and vegetables, Served with Rice and Beets cabbage salad.
Beef Kebobs
Two beef Kebobs served with Rice, beans, salad and tortillas.
Frijoles Tostada
Hard corn tortillas.
Guacamole Tostada
Hard corn tortillas.
Chow Mein Tostada
Hard corn tortillas.
Ensalada de Pollo Tostada
Hard corn tortillas.
Curtido de Repollo Tostada
Hard corn tortillas.
Enchilada Tostada
Hard corn tortillas.
Salsa
Hard corn tortillas.
Ceviche de Camaron Tostada
Cooked Shrimp (Tostada Spreaded with Guacamole Mayonnaise and Topped with Sprinkles of Fresh Cheese
Tostada Con Ensalada Russa y Pollo
Tostadas
Seafood
Mojarra Frita
Whole fresh fried tilapia cooked to order. Served with rice, salad, beans and homemade tortillas.
Grilled Shrimp
Sauteed shrimp flavored with seafood seasoning. Served with rice, salad, beans and homemade tortillas.
Fried Shrimp
Served with Russian salad and fries.
Camarones En Crema
Grilled Shrimp cooked in Guatemalan Cream
Mojarra Entomatada
Fresh bone in fried Tilapia cook to order, with tomatos, bell peppers, onion, garlic and oregano, Served with rice, salad and beans.
Camarones al Ajo
Garlic butter shrimp skillet with Guatemalan spices. Served with Rice, Salad and Beans.
Mojarra Asada
Bone in grilled Tilapia, Served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.
Pacayas Forradas
Sauteed vegetables flower wrapped in egg. Topped with homemade tomato sauce. Served with rice, salad and beans. Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Platter
Home-cooked Guatemalan-style steamed vegetables served with a side of rice, refried beans and a house salad.
Ejotes Envueltos
Sauteed Cooked Green Beans Wrapped In Egg. Topped with Tomato Sauce and Fresh Cheese
Tortitas de Papa
Fried mash potato cakes with veggies, Topped with tomato sauce, Served with Rice, beans and salad.
Vegetarian
Specialty Plates
La Parillada Para Dos
Combination platter for 2 includes churrasquito, carne adobada and pollo asado. Served with salad, rice and beans.
Tierra y Mar
A choice of entree served with grilled shrimp, rice, salad and beans.
Seafood Soup Saturday & Sunday Only
A delightful combination of fresh shrimp, calamari and tilapia. Served with homemade corn tortillas.
Weekly Specials
Sides
Rice
Refried Beans
Fries
Guacamole
Fresh Cheese
Guatemala Cream
Fried Plantain
Russian Salad
Beet Cabbage Salad
Tortilla
Fruit
Side House Salad
Roasted Potatoes
Nachos
Papas Locas
Topped with mayo, ketchup, green hot sauce and sprinkles of cheese.
Elote Loco
Side Whole Beans
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Served with choice of side.
Kids Hot Dog
Served with choice of side.
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Served with choice of side.
Kids Corn Dog
Served with choice of side.
Kids Carne Asada
Accompanied with Rice, & Beans
Kids Pollo
Accompanied with Bean, Rice and Tortilla
Kids Shrimp
Grilled or Fried Shrimp served with fries
Kids Menu
Desserts
Homemade Flan
Rellentios De Manjar
Sweet mashed plantains stuffed with a mixture of refried beans, chocolate and cinnamon. The assembled egg-shaped balls are deep-fried and then served with sugar and cream.
Rellenitos De Frijol
Sweet mashed plantains stuffed with a mixture of refried beans, chocolate and cinnamon. The assembled egg-shaped balls are deep-fried and then served with sugar and cream.
Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Tres Leches
Empanadas de Banano
Queso Pupusa
cheese pupusa
Loroco Pupusa
Loroco vegetable & Cheese
Chicharron Pupusa
Pork, & Cheese
Pollo Pupusa
Chicken Pupusa
Frijol Pupusa
Beans and cheese pupusa
