El Pulgarcito III Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing El Pulgarcito III, a Salvadoran gem located in Lakewood, WA. This restaurant offers a variety of traditional dishes, with highlights including authentic pupusas bursting with flavor, delicious carne asada torta, and mouth-watering steak burritos. Customers rave about the generous portions of salsa and pickled cabbage, making the experience truly satisfying. The menu boasts many vegetarian options, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. With excellent service and a warm atmosphere, El Pulgarcito III is a must-visit spot for flavorful Salvadoran cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant is sure to impress. Experience the taste of El Salvador at El Pulgarcito III.

Breakfast

Casamiento

Mixture of re-fried beans and rice served with sour cream cheese and three over-easy or scrambled eggs and tortillas.

$14.95

Pacalla

Small pieces of fried chopped pacalla cooked with three scrambled eggs. Served with re-fried beans, cheese, sour cream and tortillas.

$13.95

Chorizo Con Huevo

Two scrambled eggs with Mexican chorizo served with re-fried beans, sour cream and tortillas.

$13.95

Platano Frito

One fried plantain served with beans and cream.

$8.75

Huevos Rancheros

Three over-easy eggs. It comes with a corn tortilla in the bottom with ranchera sauce on top. Served with re-fried beans, sour cream cheese and your choice of tortillas.

$13.95

Platano Frito Plus

One banana served with three scrambled eggs with tomato and onions or sunnyside up eggs, re-fried beans, sour cream cheese and tortillas.

$15.75

Huevos A La Mexicana

Three scrambled eggs cooked with onions, tomatoes, chili, jalapeno. Sauteed. with beans, fresh cheese, sour cream with your choice the tortillas.

$13.95

Tamal De Elote

corn

$3.95

Burrito De Chorizo

Three scrambled eggs with Mexican chorizo, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, mild salsa and sour cream, rolled into a big flour tortilla.

$14.95

Huevos Revueltos

Three scrambled eggs, cooked with tomatoes and onions. Served with re-fried beans, cheese, sour cream and tortillas.

$13.95

Huevos Estrellados

Three over-easy eggs, served with re-fried beans, sour cream cheese and tortillas.

$13.95

Huevos Con Salchicha

Scrambled eggs with sausage, accompanied by refried black beans, a dollop of sour cream, and a side of tortilla wedges.

$13.95

Pupusas

Hand made corn tortillas with your choice of filling.

$4.50

Pupusas Rancheras

Three thick corn tortillas filled with cheese, topped with two fried eggs, served with refried black beans, tomato sauce, and a dollop of sour cream.

$21.75

Pupusas

Combinations

Combo A

One tamal & one pupusa.

$13.95

Combo B

Three pupusas.

$17.95

Combo C

Two pupusas & one tamal de elote.

$16.95

Combo D

Two pupusas.

$13.95

Combo E

Two tacos: chicken or steak.

$11.95

Chicken Grill Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, ranch dressing.

$11.95

Shrimp Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, ranch dressing.

$11.95

Steak Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, ranch dressing.

$11.95

Chicken Breaded Salad

Mixed greens topped with breaded chicken option or choice of shrimp/steak (rare to well done).

$11.95

Salads / Ensaladas

Soups / Sopas

Sopa De Res

Thick pieces of steak, yuca, Salvadorean cabbage, cilantro, carrots, zucchini and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Sopa De Pollo

Chicken stew with rice, potatoes zucchini, cilantro, cabbage and your choice of tortillas.

$16.95

Mares ()

A warm soup with various types of seafood. Including shrimp served mild or spicy and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Sopa De Camarones

Warm prawn soup with variety of vegetables, served mild or spicy, your choice of tortillas.

$14.95

Sopa De Gallina India

traditional el Salvadorian chicken soup made with cabbage Zucchini carrots tomato's and potato's.served with a side of cilantro, onion and jalapeno's

$17.95

Burritos

Your choice of meat wrapped in a tortilla with rice and beans, topped with sour cream, cilantro, onions and hot sauce.

$14.95

Burro Destapado

It comes with rice and beans, cilantro, onions, salsa and sour cream. Your choice of chicken or beef.

$14.95

Wet Burrito

Your choice of meat wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice and beans, topped with sour cream, cilantro, onions and hot sauce, topped with red sauce.

$14.95

Tacos ()

They come with cilantro, onions and lime and your choice of filling.

$13.50

Yuca Frita Con Chicharon

Yuca frita con chicharon with side of slaw and salsa

$15.95

Traditional

Beef Dishes / Carnes

Bistec Encebollado

Thin steak marinated in Salvadorean herbs and spices. Topped with grilled onions and green peppers with rice, beans salad and choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Carne Asada

Grilled skirt steak served with rice, beans, sour cream, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Carne Guisada

Thick pieces of steak slow cooked with spices in a Salvadorean style. Served with beans, rice, salad and tortillas.

$19.95

Steak Ranchero

Thin stripe of beef grilled with onion, Cilantro and jalapeno then cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Alambres

Beef on the grill with green peppers and onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and melted cheese. Served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Steak Fajitas

Tender steak cooked on the grill with green peppers, onions, mushrooms and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Pollo Guisado

Salvadorean chicken style pot roast. Served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$17.95

Pollo A La Crema

Sauteed chicken in mild Salvadorean tomato sauce and sour cream. served with rice, beans, salad and choice of tortillas.

$17.95

Alambres De Pollo

Chicken on the grill with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and melted cheese. Served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$17.95

Chicken Fajitas

Cooked on the grill with green peppers, mushrooms and onions. served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$17.95

Pollo Ranchero

Chicken breast sauteed with onions, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno pepper and a mild tomato sauce with Mexican spices, rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$17.95

Pollo Encebollado

Chicken marinated in Salvadorean herbs and spices. Topped with grilled onions and green peppers with rice, beans, salad and choice of tortillas.

$17.95

Pollo A La Plancha

Boneless chicken breast, cooked on the grill. served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$15.95

Arroz Con Pollo

Chicken breast, mushrooms, onions, cooked with special salsa, rice, sour cream and salad. served with your choice of tortillas.

$14.75

Pollo Suizo

Sauteed chicken in mild Salvadorean tomato sauce, mushrooms, onions and sour cream. served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Chicken / Pollo

House Specialties

Molcajete

Full taste of steak, shrimps, cheese, chorizo, avocado slices, onions & soft cactus, served over a molcajete stone. served with rice & beans and salad, with your choice of tortillas.

$31.95

Compadres ()

Eight ounce carne asada , eight ounce. pollo asado on the grill, rice and beans, pico de gallo, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$24.95

Fiesta Combination Plate

One prawns order, eight ounces of beef steak, eight ounces of chicken breast cut as fajita style cooked with green peppers and onions, served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, salad and warm tortillas.

$31.95

Compadres

Eight ounces carne asada, eight ounces pollo asado, sauteed prawns with mushrooms rice and beans, salad, pico de gallo and choice of tortillas.

$31.50

Pulgarcito Plate

One order of prawns, eight ounces of beef steak cut as fajita style cooked with mushrooms and onions, served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, salad and warm tortillas.

$24.95

Amigos Plate

Eight ounces. carne asada, eight ounce pollo asado, one prawns order. Mojo de ajo style, or a la diabla style cooked with onions and mushrooms. Served with rice, beans, salad and warm tortillas

$31.95

Chicken Or Carne Asada Torta

Mexican bread sandwich filled with chicken or beef, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, avocados, and spicy salsa.

$11.95

Comadres

Fish Filet, shrimp and chicken with onions and mushrooms

$24.95

Molcajete Mixto

Served in a traditional stone molcajete, this dish combines grilled meats, seafood, and cheese, typically accompanied by a selection of sauces and cactus.

$36.95

(NEW) Hermanos

Grilled shrimp and steak served with rice, black beans, and a fresh salad with tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.

$24.95

(NEW) RELAJO

Grilled steak slices with a side of black beans, rice, fresh salad, sunny-side-up eggs, a dollop of sour cream, and a grilled jalapeno.

$23.95

Fish Filet

Fish filet served with tomato, jalapenos, onions on top, with rice, beans, salad and corn or flour tortillas.

$16.95

Mojarra Frita

Whole tilapia fish fried to perfection. Served with beans, rice and salad and your choice of tortillas.

$17.95

Prawns And Rice

Cooked with mushrooms, onions, salsa, served with salad, cream, corn or flour tortillas.

$15.95

Camarones A La Crema

Sauteed prawns with mushrooms, onions in a mild sauce and cream, served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas

$18.95

Cocktail De Camarones

One shrimp order, avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, cocktail sauce, served in a cup.

$16.75

Camarones A La Diabla

Spicy hot sauce cooked with prawns, onion, and mushrooms. served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

Sauteed prawns with mushrooms, onions and garlic sauce, served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Camarones Mexicanos

Sauteed prawns with mushrooms, onions in a mild sauce. served with rice, beans, salad and your choice of tortillas.

$18.95

Seafood / Mariscos

Desserts

Sopapillas

Crispy fried pastries sprinkled with a touch of sugar, offering a light and airy texture.

$6.50

Chicken Tender & Fries

Crispy chicken tenders paired with golden fries, served with ketchup and ranch dipping sauces.

$12.75

Kids Quesadilla

Only cream, no meats.

$12.75

Kids Plates

Beverages / Aguas Frescas

Tamarindo

Tangy Tamarind Juice, Refreshingly Sweet with a Hint of Sour

$4.25

Ensalada

A refreshing blend of various fruits, this Agua Fresca is a delightful mix that typically includes pineapple, mango, and other tropical fruits.

$5.95

Mexican Fanta

Bright orange soda with a sweet, fruity flavor.

$5.25

Coca Cola

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$3.00

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$4.25

Jarritos

Refreshing Mexican soda in a variety of flavors, perfect to complement any meal.

$4.25

Cola Champagne

Puerto Rican favorite- a uniquely tantalizing taste

$4.25

Bebidas Enlatadas / Can Sodas

Selection of canned sodas: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite.

$3.00

Mexican Coke

The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.

$5.25

Mexican Drinks

Hot Drinks

Chocolate

A traditional Latin American hot chocolate, typically includes a blend of rich chocolate and milk, often garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

$4.25

Coffee

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

$3.99

Hot Tea

Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.

$3.50

Beans (oz)

A Latin-American side dish featuring beans cooked with traditional seasonings, often simmered to enhance their natural flavors.

$3.95

Rice (oz)

Steamed white rice, prepared to be a simple yet essential complement to any meal.

$3.95

Hand Made Tortillas ()

Four handcrafted tortillas, made from traditional Latin American recipes, using either corn or flour based on the most common preparation methods.

$5.25

Curtido (oz)

Spicy coleslaw.

$3.00

Tomato Salsa (oz)

A vibrant mix of diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos, seasoned with garlic, lime juice, and cilantro for a fresh, zesty flavor.

$3.25

Salsa Picante (oz)

A robust blend of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, and various chilies, seasoned with a mix of herbs and spices to deliver a medium to high heat level.

$3.50

Taco

Chicken or steak.

$3.50

Chips & Salsa

Crispy tortilla chips paired with zesty and freshly made salsa.

$4.75

Fresh Cheese

A side of uncooked, soft, and mild cheese, often used to complement various Latin American dishes.

$3.50

Avocado Slices

Freshly sliced avocado, ripe and creamy - perfect for enhancing any dish.

$3.25

Pico De Gallo

Fresh and zesty salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of spice.

$3.50

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