Ted's Cafe Escondido - Overland Park - Permanently Closed

All Day. Every Day

$8.99; Served with rice and beans. Sorry, no substitutions. Choose any two:

• Cheese Enchilada with Chili con Carne

• Ground Beef Enchilada with Chili con Carne

• Chicken Enchilada with Crema Sauce

• Crispy Ground Beef Taco

• Crispy Chicken Taco

• Pork Street Taco

Bienvenido Amigo

• Spicy Shrimp Cocktail

  Delicious shrimp in a tangy tomato juice with our House-Made Pico de Gallo and avocado. Served with crisp yellow corn chips or crackers

  • SmallUSD 6.99
  • LargeUSD 11.99

• Chorizo Cheese Sauce

  Our original cheese sauce seasoned with a mildly spicy chorizo sausage

  • CupUSD 3.99
  • BowlUSD 5.99

• Chorizo Bean Dip

  Fresh-made refried beans seasoned with a mildly spicy chorizo sausage

  • CupUSD 3.99
  • BowlUSD 5.99

• Always-Fresh Guacamole

  We pride ourselves on our guacamole, made fresh throughout the day with perfectly ripe imported Hass Avocados! No fillers!

  • Medium BowlUSD 7.99
  • Large BowlUSD 9.99

Sopa & Ensaladas

• Handmade Tortilla Soup

  Made from scratch! A savory broth perfectly seasoned with minced garlic, cilantro and our secret blend of spices. Generously filled with morsels of tender chicken breast and diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Topped with crispy tortilla strips

  • Bottomless BowlUSD 8.99

• Soup Bowl and Cantina SaladUSD 8.99

• Taco Salad

  A crispy flour tortilla shell, generously filled with your choice of meat, beans and rice. Topped with Cheddar and Jack cheeses, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • Shredded Chicken, Ground Beef or Shredded BeefUSD 10.99
  • Slow Marinated Fajita ChickenUSD 11.99
  • Slow Marinated Fajita SteakUSD 12.99

• Chicken Black Bean Salsa Salad

  with Fried or Slow Marinated Grilled Chicken. Chicken breast, diced and served atop a blend of lettuce, with Cheddar and Jack cheeses and our black bean and corn salsa. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and served with our own Salsa Ranch Dressing

  • ChickenUSD 10.99
  • SteakUSD 11.99

• Fajita Salad

  With Slow Marinated Grilled Chicken or Steak. Our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and served atop a blend of lettuce, with caramelized onions and bell peppers, Cheddar and Jack cheeses, fresh cilantro, crispy tortilla strips and our House-Made Salsa Ranch Dressing. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • ChickenUSD 10.99
  • SteakUSD 11.99

• Cantina Side SaladUSD 3.99

  A blend of lettuce, Cheddar and Jack cheeses and diced tomatoes. All salads served with your choice of dressing: House-Made Atomic Ranch, Classic Ranch, House-Made Salsa Ranch, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Fat-Free Italian

Mexican Wraps

• Grilled Chicken Black Bean Salsa WrapUSD 8.99

  Our marinated chicken breast, fresh-made black bean corn salsa, crisp salad mix, Cheddar and Jack cheese blend rolled in a spinach tortilla

• Grilled Fresh Veggie WrapUSD 8.99

  Our crisp veggies topped with our fresh-made black bean corn salsa, Cheddar and Jack cheese blend and rolled in a spinach tortilla

• Grilled Atomic Chicken WrapUSD 8.99

  Marinated chicken breast cooked in our spicy atomic salsa with our fresh-made Mexican rice and then wrapped in a jalapeño Cheddar tortilla

• Grilled Chicken Monterey WrapUSD 8.99

  Marinated chicken breast smothered with caramelized onions and peppers, melted Cheddar and Jack cheese blend wrapped in a jalapeño Cheddar tortilla

Quesadillas and Nachos

• Nachos

  A generous portion of our nacho chips, smothered in a melted blend of Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Jalapeños available upon request

  • CheeseUSD 9.49
  • Refried BeansUSD 9.99
  • Chicken, Beef or CombinationUSD 10.49

• Nachos & Mini Cheese QuesadillaUSD 8.99

  A 6-inch flour tortilla generously filled with our Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Single-serve portion nachos: Beans, Chicken, Ground Beef or Shredded Beef

• Fajita Nachos Supreme

  Our Slow Marinated fajita meat diced and sautéed with diced onions and bell peppers on a generous portion of our nacho chips. All smothered in a melted blend of Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • ChickenUSD 11.99
  • SteakUSD 12.99

• Quesadillas

  A large 12-inch flour tortilla, generously filled with our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and mixed with a blend of melted cheeses. Served with sour cream, our House-Made Pico de Gallo and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • CheeseUSD 9.49
  • Spinach or ChickenUSD 11.49
  • SteakUSD 12.49

• Ted's Favorite 'Dilla!

  A large 12-inch flour tortilla, generously filled with our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and sautéed in butter with our House-Made Pico de Gallo, roasted poblano pepper strips and a blend of cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • ChickenUSD 11.99
  • SteakUSD 12.99

Ted's Platos Especiales

• Slow Marinated Fajitas

  Our most popular menu item for good reason! Our Slow Marinated fajita meat is served in a warm skillet with caramelized onions and bell peppers, with a side of our house blend of cheeses, sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole, House-Made Pico de Gallo, and fresh handmade flour tortillas

  • ChickenUSD 15.99
  • Steak or ComboUSD 16.99
  • Shrimp or ComboUSD 18.99

• Handmade TamalesUSD 13.99

  Made from scratch daily! Two tamales, generously filled with your choice of chicken (with crema sauce) or shredded beef (with chili con carne)

  • Lighter PortionUSD 11.99

• Must-Try Best Mexican Tacos

  Four open-faced soft corn tortillas, generously topped with our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced into bite-size morsels and sautéed with fresh cilantro and diced onions. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • ChickenUSD 13.99
  • Steak or ComboUSD 14.99
  • Lighter portion, ChickenUSD 12.99
  • Steak or ComboUSD 13.99

• Tacos Carbon

  A Ted's tradition! Our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and rolled in two flour tortillas. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole and House-Made Pico de Gallo

  • ChickenUSD 13.99
  • Steak or ComboUSD 14.99
  • Lighter portion, ChickenUSD 12.99
  • SteakUSD 13.99

• Full Flavored Fajita Enchiladas

  Our Slow Marinated fajita meat, diced and sautéed in butter with our House-Made Pico de Gallo and a blend of cheeses. Rolled in two flour tortillas and topped with sauce and more cheese!

  • Chicken with Crema SauceUSD 13.99
  • Steak with Ranchero SauceUSD 14.99
  • Lighter portion, ChickenUSD 12.99
  • SteakUSD 13.99

Ted's Favoritos

• Pollo RancheroUSD 13.99

  A Slow Marinated chicken breast sliced and sautéed with diced onions and fresh cilantro. Smothered with melted Cheddar and Jack cheeses and our homemade ranchera cheese sauce. Served on a bed of rice with pappas Mexicanos and corn con crema

• Pork Chili VerdeUSD 13.99

  Slowly cooked pork roast in our handmade tomatillo sauce, set on a bed of rice with steamed corn and pinto beans. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

• Chicken MontereyUSD 14.99

  A Slow Marinated chicken breast smothered with caramelized onions and peppers and melted Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

• Zesty Fish TacosUSD 10.99

  Tender and flaky cod fillets seasoned and grilled to perfection, served in a warm yellow corn tortilla with crisp shredded cabbage, House-Made Pico de Gallo, fresh chopped cilantro and topped with a zesty ranch sauce. Served with a side of our fresh black beans

Combinaciones Clásicos

Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item

• Classic Mexican Dinner

  Your choice of Handmade Tamale, a cheese enchilada in chili con carne and a chicken enchilada with crema sauce

  • Enjoy all ThreeUSD 14.99
  • Choice of TwoUSD 13.99

• Escondido EspecialUSD 15.99

  Four of your favorites in one meal! Start with a chicken, ground beef or shredded beef taco (crispy corn or soft flour tortilla), served with a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole! Next we'll serve you a cheese enchilada with chili con carne, a chicken enchilada with crema sauce and a Handmade Tamale of your choice!

• Mexican Flag Enchilada SamplerUSD 13.99

  A trio of enchiladas, showcasing the colors of the Mexican flag — cheese with chili con carne, shredded beef with tomatillo sauce and chicken with crema sauce

• Plato GordoUSD 16.99

  Start your meal with a chicken, ground beef or shredded beef taco (crispy corn or soft flour tortilla), sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole. Next we'll serve you a chile relleno and an enchilada of your choice

Tradicionales

Enhance your meal with our Slow Marinated fajita chicken $1.50 extra per item or steak $2.50 per item

• Burrito DinnerUSD 12.99

  A large 12-inch flour tortilla generously filled with your choice of meat, then topped with melted Cheddar and Jack cheese. Shredded chicken with rice topped with cheese sauce, ground or shredded beef with beans topped with chili sauce or tender pork with beans topped with crema sauce

• Chimichanga DinnerUSD 12.99

  A freshly made flour tortilla, generously filled with your choice of meat, Cheddar and Jack cheeses and House-Made Pico de Gallo. Lightly fried to a crispy golden brown and served with your choice of sauce on the side: cheese, salsa ranchera, tomatillo, crema or chili con carne. Shredded Chicken, Ground or Shredded Beef or Tender Pork

  • Slow Marinate Chicken or SteakUSD 13.99

• Tostada PlateUSD 11.99

  Two crisp fried corn tortillas with choice of meat topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes and Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Shredded chicken with rice, ground or shredded beef with beans or tender pork with beans. Served with sour cream and Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • Lighter PortionUSD 9.99

• Taco DinnerUSD 12.99

  Two tacos of choice – shredded chicken, ground beef, shredded beef or tender pork. Served in a crisp corn or soft flour tortillas and topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes and Cheddar and Jack cheeses

  • Lighter PortionUSD 11.99

• Chile Relleno Dinner

  An oversized, 6-inch poblano pepper, generously filled with your choice of meat or cheese. Lightly battered and fried to a golden brown. Topped with salsa ranchera, cheese sauce and a melted blend of cheeses. Served with sour cream and a side of our Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • CheeseUSD 12.99
  • Shredded Chicken, Ground or Shredded Beef or Tender PorkUSD 13.99

• Enchilada DinnerUSD 12.99

  Two enchiladas of choice – shredded chicken, ground beef, shredded beef or tender pork topped with your choice of sauce and Cheddar and Jack cheeses

  • Lighter PortionUSD 11.99

Signature Sides

All entrées are served with rice and beans. Substitute any of our freshly made, trademark sides for rice or beans with your entrée at no cost. Or add a side to your meal for just $2.49 each

• Pappas MexicanosUSD 2.49

  House-mashed, garlic- infused potatoes with finely diced green chilies, a Ted's favorite

• Steamed CornUSD 2.49

• Grilled Vegetable MedleyUSD 2.49

  A mix of fresh garden vegetables grilled to perfection

• Black BeansUSD 2.49

  Topped with Pico de Gallo

• Steamed Pinto BeansUSD 2.49

• Corn con CremaUSD 2.49

  Corn in a creamy sauce with a blend of spices and finely diced green chilies

• Always-Fresh Guacamole

  • Single ServingUSD 2.29
  • Double ServingUSD 2.99

• Sour Cream and House-Made Pico de Gallo

  • Choose OneUSD 1.29
  • Choose TwoUSD 1.99