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1437 W Chicago Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60642
AppetizersSoupsMixtasHouse SpecialitesFriday SpecialsJibarito - a Chicago creationSandwichesCaribbean Style SoupsTraditional Caribbean Rice DishesCreolesVegetarian DishesSide DishesBeveragesCoffee & TeaDessertsRice & Beans To GoDaily Stews To Go

  • Appetizers

    • Alcapurrias

      Ground green plantains stuffed with ground beef and fried to a crispy exterior
      $3.00

    • Pastelillo

      Puerto Rican empanada, lightly fried and stuffed with your choice of: ground beef, chicken, cheese, pizza, or guava
      $3.00

    • Tostones

      Twice-fried crispy plantains
      $3.50

    • Platanos Maduros

      Fried sweet plantains
      $3.50

    • Mofongo

      A ball of mashed green plantains with pork rinds and garlic
      $4.50

    • Trifongo

      A sweet version of Mofongo; combination of mashed green plantains, sweet plantains, yucca, pork rinds and garlic
      $4.50

    • Morcilla

      Spicy blood sausage. 1/2 lb $6.50 1 lb $10.00
      $6.50

    • Papas Fritas

      French Fries
      $3.50

    • Arañitas

      Crispy shredded green plantain fritters
      $5.50

    • Cano De Plátano

      A sweet fried plantain stuffed with savory ground beef and topped with shredded cheese
      $5.00

  • Soups

    • Sopa Del Dia. Chico $6.75 Grande $10.75

      Soup of the day. Small $6.75 Large $10.75
      $6.75

    • Sancocho (Los Domingos) Chico $6.50 Grande $10.50

      Hearty chicken and root vegetable based soup (Tuesdays only) Small $6.50 Large $10.50
      $6.50

    • Mondongo (Sabado Y Domingo) Chico $7.50 Grande $11.50

      Tripe soup with root vegetables (Saturdays & Sundays) Small $7.50 Large $11.50
      $7.50

  • Mixtas

    • Mixta

      Combination plate includes choice of rice, stewed beans, and one daily special (beef stew, chicken stew, goat stew, or slow roasted pork)
      $13.00

  • House Specialites

    • Bistec Encebollado

      Loin steak prepared on the griddle and topped with sautéed onions. Comes with two sides ($3.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $16.30

    • Chuletas Fritas

      Two fried pork chops. Comes with two sides ($3.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $15.85

    • Chicharrón De Pollo

      Crispy fried chicken bites. Comes with two sides ($3.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $14.00

    • Pollo Frito

      Fried chicken. Comes with two sides ($3.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $14.00

    • Carne Frita

      Fried pork cubes topped with sautéed onions. Comes with two sides ($3.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $15.25

    • Pollo Asado

      Half roasted chicken. Comes with two sides ($3.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $14.00

  • Friday Specials

    • Ensalada De Bacalao Con Vianda

      Cod fish salad with root vegetables
      $15.00

    • Bacalao Guisado Con Vianda

      Cod fish stew with root vegetables
      $15.00

  • Jibarito - a Chicago creation

    • Jibarito De Bistec (Steak)

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $9.85

    • Jibarito De Lechón (Roasted Pork)

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $9.15

    • Jibarito De Pollo (Chicken)

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $9.00

    • Jibarito De Camarones

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $11.75

    • Jibarito Vegetariano

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $8.00

  • Sandwiches

    • Sandwich De Bistec (Steak)

      Sandwich on French bread served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $9.00

    • Sandwich De Lechón (Roasted Pork)

      Sandwich on French bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $9.15

    • Sandwich De Jamon Y Queso

      Sandwich on French bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $8.10

    • Tripleta

      Sandwich stacked with ham, steak, roasted pork, lettuce, cheese, potato sticks, and mayoketchup.
      $13.00

  • Caribbean Style Soups

    • Asopao De Camarones

      Rice based Caribbean shrimp soup made to order, served with plantains or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $15.00

    • Asopao De Pulpo

      Rice based Caribbean octopus soup made to order, served with plantains or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $14.25

    • Asopao De Pollo

      Rice based Caribbean chicken soup made to order served with plantains, or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $14.00

    • Asopao De Salchichon Y Gandules

      Rice based Caribbean soup with farmers sausage and pigeon peas made to order, served with plantains or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $14.00

  • Traditional Caribbean Rice Dishes

    • Arroz Con Camarones

      Yellow rice mixed with shrimp garnished with a tomato slice
      $15.00

    • Arroz Con Pulpo

      Yellow rice mixed with octopus garnished with a tomato slice
      $13.00

    • Arroz Con Pollo

      Yellow rice mixed with chicken garnished with a tomato slice
      $12.00

    • Arroz Con Dos Mariscos

      Yellow rice mixed with pulled chicken and shrimp, garnished with a tomato slice
      $21.00

  • Creoles

    • Camarones A La Criolla

      Shrimp creole sautéed in a tomato based sauce with spices served with salad and plantains, Mofongo or Trifongo ($4.00)
      $18.00

    • Pulpo A La Criolla

      Octopus creole sautéed in a tomato based sauce with spices served with salad and plantains, Mofongo or Trifongo ($4.00)
      $16.25

  • Vegetarian Dishes

    • Jibarito Vegetariano

      Jibarito sandwich served on green plantains with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, American cheese, and avocado mash
      $8.00

    • Tostones Relleno Con Camarones

      Fried green plantain cups topped with shrimp and creole sauce
      $10.00

    • Tostones Relleno Con Habichuleas

      Fried green plantain cups topped with pinto beans/black beans and diced onions, tomatoes, and green pepper
      $8.50

  • Side Dishes

    • Arroz Blanco

      White Rice
      $3.00

    • Arroz Amarillo

      Yellow Rice
      $3.15

    • Arroz Con Gandules

      Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas
      $4.00

    • Habichuelas Guisadas

      Stewed Pinto Beans
      $4.00

    • Ensalada

      Side Salad
      $4.00

    • Aguacate

      Avocado $2.25 - $3.50
      $2.25

    • Guisados

      Daily Stew
      $8.50

    • Chivo

      Goat Stew
      $8.60

    • Carne Frita

      Fried Pork Chunks $5.65 1/2 lb $8.75 lb
      $5.65

    • Lechón

      Roasted Pork $8.95 lb
      $8.95

  • Beverages

    • Jugo De Parcha

      Passion Fruit Juice 32 oz
      $4.50

    • Kola Champagne

      Puerto Rican Cream Soda
      $1.85

    • Coco Rico

      Coconut Soda
      $1.85

    • Pepsi

      $1.85

    • Diet Pepsi

      $1.85

    • 7 Up

      $1.85

    • Diet 7-Up

      $1.85

    • Bottled Water

      $1.75

  • Coffee & Tea

    • Coffee

      $2.50

    • Hot Tea

      $2.50

    • Espresso

      $2.00

    • Hot Chocolate

      $2.50

    • Cafe Con Leche

      $3.50

    • Cappuccino

      $3.50

  • Desserts

    • Flan

      Vanilla flan with caramelized sugar
      $4.50

    • Tembleque

      Coconut custard dusted with cinnamon
      $4.50

    • Pastelillo De Guayaba

      Fried empanada filled with warm guava and cream cheese, dusted with powdered sugar
      $3.50

    • Pastelillo De Papaya

      Fried empanada filled with warm papaya and cream cheese, dusted with powdered sugar
      $3.50

  • Rice & Beans To Go

    • Arroz Blanco 12 Oz

      White Rice 12 oz
      $3.25

    • Arroz Blanco 16 Oz

      White Rice 16 oz
      $4.25

    • Arroz Blanco 32 Oz

      White Rice 32 oz
      $6.50

    • Arroz Guisado 12 Oz

      Yellow Rice 12 oz
      $4.00

    • Arroz Guisado 16 Oz

      Yellow Rice 16 oz
      $4.50

    • Arroz Guisado 32 Oz

      Yellow Rice 32 oz
      $7.25

    • Arroz Con Gandules 12 Oz

      Yellow rice with pigeon peas (contains pork sausage) 12 oz
      $4.50

    • Arroz Con Gandules 16 Oz

      Yellow rice with pigeon peas (contains pork sausage) 16 oz
      $5.50

    • Arroz Con Gandules 32 Oz

      Yellow rice with pigeon peas (contains pork sausage) 32 oz
      $8.75

    • Habichuelas Guisadas 12 Oz

      Stewed Pinto Beans 12 oz
      $4.00

    • Habichuleas Guisadas 16 Oz

      Stewed Pinto Beans 16 oz
      $6.00

    • Habichuleas Guisadas 32 Oz

      Stewed Pinto Beans 32 oz
      $8.25

  • Daily Stews To Go

    • Carne Guisada 12 Oz

      Beef Stew 12 oz
      $9.00

    • Carne Guisada 16 Oz

      Beef Stew 16 oz
      $11.00

    • Carne Guisada 32 Oz

      Beef Stew 32 oz
      $15.00

    • Pollo Guisado (2 Piezas)

      Chicken Stew (2 pieces)
      $7.50

    • Pollo Guisado (3 Piezas)

      Chicken Stew (3 pieces)
      $8.25

    • Pollo Guisado (4 Piezas)

      Chicken Stew (4 pieces)
      $12.50

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