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South Shore, Chicago

Appetizers & Sides

Elote, guacamole and chips, chips and salsa, and the sides list from the board, including rice, beans, and guacamole.

Storefront at 2247 E 71st Street in South Shore; the sign reads Alberto'sAssorted tacos with cilantro, salsa, and queso fresco
Who this is for

Who orders this

The appetizer and sides section fills out a counter order: elote for a snack, guacamole and chips to share, and sides to round out a dinner plate.

Elote also appears on the archived official menu as a popular item, so it is one of the kitchen's signature sides.

The sides list is also the answer when a dinner or a bowl needs more: rice, beans, and guacamole come in separate containers, so a group can customize one plate into two.

On the board

What this section includes

  • Elote: Mexican corn in a cup with mayo, butter, queso fresco, and chili powder
  • Guacamole and chips, in small and large sizes
  • Chips and salsa, hot or mild
  • Sides: rice, beans, guacamole, chips, sour cream, jalapenos, and extra salsa
As shown on the board

What the menu says

The board lists elote as Mexican corn served in a cup topped with mayo, butter, queso fresco, and chili powder. Guacamole and chips come in small and large sizes, and chips and salsa is offered hot or mild.

The sides panel covers rice, beans, guacamole, chips, and small cups of sour cream, jalapenos, and extra salsa, so a dinner or a bowl can be customized exactly.

The appetizer panel also carries the three fry builds and the three nacho builds, which are covered in their own page; the sides here are the smaller additions that complete an order.

Chips and salsa hot or mild is the fastest table starter, and the guacamole and chips order comes in two sizes so a pair can share without ordering a plate. The sides list is also the place to add heat or extra sauce: jalapenos, extra salsa, and sour cream all come in small cups.

How to order

At the counter

Decide whether you want a snack portion or a side portion, since the board prices them differently.

Ask whether the salsa cup should be hot or mild and how many sides you need for the table.

Elote is served in a cup, so it works as a walking snack or a side plate. If you are splitting it, ask for extra napkins and forks at the counter.

Common situations

When customers usually order this

  • A snack-sized order after work, with elote in a cup.
  • A table starter, with guacamole and chips in the middle.
  • A dinner upgrade, with an extra side of rice or beans to share.
What to expect

Outcomes and next steps

A cup of elote or a side order built from the board, ready at the counter.

Portion size and hot or mild salsa are confirmed before the order is made.

The sides come in cups and containers, which makes them easy to split, carry, or add to a delivery order.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is elote?

Mexican corn in a cup with mayo, butter, queso fresco, and chili powder.

Is chips and salsa available?

Yes, hot or mild, per the board.

What sides are listed?

Rice, beans, guacamole, chips, sour cream, jalapenos, and extra salsa.

Can I add sides to a dinner?

Yes, sides are listed separately on the board.

Is elote served in a cup?

Yes, the board describes it as Mexican corn served in a cup.

Next step

Hungry yet?

Order at the counter or by phone, or get delivery within a three-mile radius.

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