An assortment of tacos, cemitas and burritos await at Gringo and Blondie, 7514 W. North Ave. in Elmwood Park. The Mexican street-food spot is brought to Restaurant Row by Massa Café Italiano owner, Angelo Lollino and his wife and business partner Giovanna Lollino.

Taking inspiration from Mexican street food, Gringo and Blondie, offers a confident array of colorful and authentic dishes and cocktails. After several visits it is clear Gringo and Blondie takes pride in attention to detail, colorful presentation, and bold flavors. The menu demonstrates creative flair while maintaining a deep respect for tradition.

Enjoy this feast for the eyes! Everything at Gringo and Blondie tastes as good as it looks.

  • Pozole perfection: Pozole rojo is among the most popular brunch offerings at Gringo and Blondie. The rich brothy soup boasts tender braised pork, toothsome hominy and red chilies. A garnish tray allows guests to customize each bowl with an assortment of garnishes including onions, cilantro, cabbage and dried seasonings.
  • Baja Pescado: Modelo beer battered cod is fried to a golden crisp, topped with Mexican style slaw, cilantro-jalapeño cream and served on a flour tortilla.
  • Chicken Chilaquiles: Feel those flavorful brunch vibes with a plate full of chilaquiles. Gringo and Blondie tops crispy tortilla chips with your choice of protein, two eggs, chihuahua cheese, avocado. sour cream and salsa verde in their version of a classic Mexican breakfast dish.
  • Elote style corn: street style corn is a popular offering at Gringo and Blondie and makes an excellent choice as a side dish
  • Cemita Milanesa: Gringo and Blondie’s Cemita Milanesa features crispy breaded chicken cutlet on a fresh sesame seed roll, avocado spread, chipotle cream, sliced tomato, pickled onion and Oaxacan cheese.
  • Steak ala Mexicana: A mainstay on the brunch menu, Gringo and Blondie’s Steak a la Mexicana features two eggs, carne asada, onions, jalapeno, and corn tortillas. Gringo and Blondie offers brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Taco Deal: Gringo and Blondie offers a three-taco deal Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — served with your choice of tacos, beans and rice and a canned drink for just $12.99. Shown here with shrimp Veracruz, carne asada and Baja pescado tacos.
  • Namesake tacos: The Gringo features tender slow roasted barbacoa beef, pickled onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
  • Burrito Bowl: A vegetarian burrito bowl is a colorful option for restricted diners at Gringo and Blondie. It comes packed with rice, black beans, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, chihuahua and Oaxacan cheeses. Proteins can be added as desired.
  • Shrimp and Fish Tacos: Baja Pescado and Shrimp Veracruz tacos at Gringo and Blondie come garnished Mexican slaw, pickled onion, cilantro-jalapeño cream.
  • A spread of Mexican favorites from Gringo and Blondie.
  • The interior of Gringo and Blondie is colorful and welcoming.

Gringo and Blondie, 7514 W. North Ave. in Elmwood Park, is a proud purveyor of a multitude of Mexican favorites. Stop in for a brunch, lunch or diner.