Chicago Empanada Mama Menu

1703 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
  • Main

    • Macho Man

      Ground beef, potatoes, peppers and cheese
    • Ropa Vieja

      Shredded steak & potatoes
    • Cochinita

      Ham & cheese
    • ChicoRizo

      Eggs, chorizo & cheese
    • Lechón

      Slow-roasted garlic-rosemary pork
    • Ay-Bonito

      Slow-roasted garlic-rosemary pork with traditional Puerto Rican rice
    • La Flaka

      Stewed and pulled chicken breasts with basil & thyme
    • Isla Verde

      Braised garlic yucca, bell pepper, squash, onion and beans in creole sauce
    • La Gallina

      Roasted red pepper, scrambled egg, and cheese
    • Quesito Con Guava

      Guava & cheese folded in a handmade buttery dough, airfried to a crisp
    • El Yunque

      Sweet plantains & cheese
    • Peach Cobbler

    • Cherry

    • Pick 2 Meal

      Two empanadas of your choice, a side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of an additional side - tostones, yucca al mojo or potato salad
      $17.99
    • Mama's A Short Order Cook

      Your choice of protein, rice and a side.
      $17.99
    • Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones) Meal

      2 crispy stuffed plantains with your choice of filling; with a side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of second side.
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Ceviche With Plantain Chips

      Shrimp ceviche with house-made plantain chips.
      $18.00
    • Street Corn Dip With Plantain Chips

      Fresh corn, spicy green chiles, and premium cheddar and Cotija cheeses. Served with fresh, house-made plantain chips.
      $15.00
    • Tostones Rellenos

      3 crispy stuffed plantains with your choice of filling.
      $16.99
    • Caesar Salad

      $10.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules

      Traditional Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas.
      $6.99
    • Tostones

      $9.99
    • Papi's Potato Salad With Apple

      $4.99
    • Yucca Al Mojo

      Tender yucca in a red pepper, garlic and red onion marinade.
      $10.00
    • Platanos Maduros

      Sweet fried plantains
      $5.99
    • Chimichurri

      $0.99
    • Tomatillo

      $0.75
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette

      $0.75
    • BBQ

      $0.75
    • Buffalo

      $0.75
    • Coconut Flan

      $5.50
    • Carrot Cake

      Slice of warm carrot cake with sweet cream cheese frosting.
      $5.99
  • Beer

    • Red Stripe

      Red Stripe® is a refreshing lager beer. It’s the beer in the little stubby bottle, from an island with big spirit. Crack open an ice-cold Red Stripe® with friends and enjoy the good vibes.
      $8.00
    • Medalla

      Inspired by the medals of the 1979 PanAmerican Games, Medalla Light was born as a celebration of our athletes’ triumphs. With San Juan hosting the games for the first time, the 1979 PanAmerican Games marked Puerto Rico’s history forever. That year, our delegation won 21 medals that not only made an entire country proud, but also inspired the name of its beloved national beer.
      $6.00
    • Corona Extra

      A refreshing, smooth taste balanced between heavier European imports and lighter domestic beer. 4.6% ABV
      $6.00
    • Modelo Especial

      A model of what good beer should be, Modelo Especial Mexican Beer is a rich, full-flavored pilsner beer. This lager beer's golden hue is complemented by its smooth notes of orange blossom honey and hint of herb. A light-hop character, tantalizing sweetness, and a crisp, clean finish make this easy-drinking beer perfect for enjoying at your next barbecue or sharing with friends while watching the game.
      $7.00
    • Modelo

      Rich, full-flavored Pilsner-style Lager. 4.4% ABV
      $5.00
    • Medalla

      $5.00
    • White Claw

      $6.00
    • Topo Chico

      $6.00
    • High Noon

      $6.00
    • Casa Azul

      Crafted with real tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, sparkling water, natural fruit flavors and agave nectar.
      $6.50
    • Topo Chico

      Topo Chico Hard Seltzer delivers all the refreshment consumers love, made in the spirit of Topo Chico® Mineral Water, with a clean, crisp finish. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is made with premium vodka and contains only 100 calories, 2 g of sugar, and 4.7% alcohol by volume per 355ml can.
      $5.99
    • Casa Azul

      Crafted with real tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, sparkling water, natural fruit flavors and agave nectar.
      $5.99
    • White Claw

      WHITE CLAW® is made from a blend of sparkling water, triple distilled spirit, and a hint of natural flavours.
      $5.99
    • High Noon

      Vodka or blano tequila with real fruit, juice, sparkling water, and natural flavors.
      $5.99
    • Daisy Cutter

      $7.00
    • Gumballhead

      $7.00
    • Great Lakes

      $7.00
  • Wine

    • Opera Prima Mimosa

      Bright orange color, obtained from the juice. Sweet and citric aromas, especially Orange. Fizzy and crisp on the palate, balanced and fresh Wide finish.
      $5.00
    • Stella Rose Prosecco

      $10.00
    • Blue Moscato

      $12.00
    • Angeline Chardonnay California, 2022

      James Suckling-California - Dry and fresh with a matchstick and dried apple character. Medium body and steely at the end. Dried pears and other stone fruit characters come through in the finish. Drink now.
      $9.00
    • La Crema Pinot Noir

      $10.00
    • Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon

      A perfect pairing for food with balanced acidity and flavors of cranberry, currant, and vanilla. Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon’s complexity is crafted by blending fruit from contrasting soil compositions and climates. The beauty of this wine is that it offers a great deal of dimension while still maintaining supple tannins for immediate drinkability.
      $13.00
    • Noble Vines Pinot Noir

      Vine selection 667 is one of the prestigious “Dijon clones” brought to California from the Cote d’Or in Burgundy, France. This vine stock forms tight, compact clusters that generate deep color and more layers of tannins than any other Pinot Noirs previously grown in California.
      $9.00
    • Alaris Trapiche Malbec

      A rich, red-colored wine with violet hues, reminiscent of plums and cherries. Round in the mouth with a touch of truffle and vanilla. Alaris was born from the expression of young varietals. This wine does not know about schedules, rules, or stereotypes. It is joyous, laid-back, and made with the same freedom with which it is enjoyed. Its versatility makes it ideal to be paired with any daily event.
      $9.00
    • Padrillos Malbec

      $9.00
    • Noble Vines Rose

      This rosé is made from select vine stocks that thrive in the Mediterranean-like climate along California’s Central Coast. We call it our 515 Rosé because the enchanted hour of 5:15pm is the perfect time to open a bottle.
    • Angeline Chardonnay

      $9.00
    • Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc

      $9.00
  • Cocktails

    • Margarita Flight

      $24.00
    • Bourbon Smash

      Bourbon, Blackberry Liqueur & Mint.
      $15.00
    • Mimosa Flight

      $12.00
    • Mojito Flight Calle Tortuga

      Lets take a flight to the Caribbean with our most delicious refreshing mojito flight.
      $24.99
    • Titi - Martha - Rita

      A well balanced guava-lime margarita.
      $13.50
    • Pina Colada

      $13.50
    • Lux Daquiri

      White rum, Luxardo maraschino liqueur
      $13.50
    • Smoked Old Rum - Fashion

      Tanduay Gold Rum, walnut bitters, orange bitters, orange zest and lux cherry. Topped off with cherry smoke.
      $13.50
    • Coconut Vacation

      Coconut tequila & fresh lime make this a vacation in a glass.
      $14.00
    • Mountain Coffee

      Dark Matter Coffee & Cow Pie. Cow Pie the perfect blend of Wisconsin dairy cream, chocolate, caramel and vanilla with the finest Caribbean rum to create Cow Pie Liqueur - a delicious homage to Baraboo Candy Company's famous Wisconsin Cow Pie Chocolates bottled.
      $10.00
    • Espresso Martini

      Dark Matter Coffee espresso, Tanduy Gold rum & Cow-pie.
      $13.50
    • Sangano

      Chocolate covered banana in a glass.
      $12.00
    • Caribbean Tour Rum Flight

      $24.00
    • Bloody Mary

      $10.00
    • Mimosa

      $9.00
    • Bottomless Mimosas

      $29.00
    • Mojito

      $10.00
    • Hot - Biscotti

      Tanduay Dark rum and your choice of hot loose-leaf tea.
      $10.00
    • Negroni

      $16.00
    • Premium Rum

      $14.00
    • Premium Whisky

      $14.00
    • Premium Tequila

      $14.00
    • Patrón Shot

      $14.00
    • Paloma

      $10.00
    • Pain Killer

      $10.00
    • Spritz Del Conte

      $9.00
  • Non Alcoholic Beverages

    • Signature Latte

      $5.95
    • Latte

      Dark Matter Coffee with your choice or steamed oak or whole milk.
      $4.45
    • Espresso Shot

      $2.50
    • Cappuccino

      Dark Matter Coffee espresso and your choice of steamed frothy oat or whole milk.
      $4.45
    • Frozen Latte

      $4.95
    • Dark Matter Cold Brew

      Chocolate City
      $3.75
    • Dark Matter Cold Brew

      Black Splash
      $4.00
    • Dark Matter Coffee Can: Chocolate City

      At the center of our Coffee Cold galaxy exists the skeleton of perfection, ingeniously overdosed coffee and water. Minimalist, viscous, acid-driven, psychedelegence in a can. 7.5 oz can.
      $4.00
    • Dark Matter Coffee Can: Vanilla Suburbs

      Far from the apocalyptic funk of Chocolate City exists the Vanilla Suburbs. Lavish and decadent conduction of coffee, vanilla, and cocoa. This brew will delight with explosive vanilla and cocoa flavors.
      $5.00
    • Iced Coffee

      $2.95
    • Loose Leaf Tea

      $4.95
    • Water

      $2.00
    • Coke

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      $5.00
    • Iced Tea

      Iced tea brewed fresh with your choiec of loose-leaf tea.
      $4.95
    • Tropicana Orange Juice

      10oz bottle
      $3.99
    • Tropicana Cranberry Juice

      10oz bottle
      $3.99
    • Alani Energy Drink

      $4.50
    • Rockstar Energy Drink

      $4.50
    • Cans: Pepsi/Starry/Diet Pepsi/Orange Crush

      12oz cans
      $2.50
    • Bottle Scheppes Ginger Ale

      10oz Bottle
      $2.50
    • Bubly Sparkling Water

      12oz Cans: Lemon Sorbet; Blueberry Pomegranite; Lime
      $2.50
    • Tropicana Apple Juice

      10oz bottle
      $3.99
    • La Playa

      Strawberries, blueberries, mango, bananas, kale & spinach.
      $6.00
    • Daybreak Blend

      Peaches, mango, strawberries and pineapple.
      $6.00
    • Four Berry Blend

      Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries & blackberries.
      $6.00
    • Strawberry Banana

      Customize Your Smoothie: Add Peanut Butter, Add Chia Seeds
      $6.00
    • Peanutbutter Banana

      Customize Your Smoothie: Add Peanut Butter, Add Chia Seeds
      $6.00
    • Blueberry & Strawberry

      $6.00
    • Banana & Blueberry

      $6.00
  • Catering

    • Shrimp Ceviche

      Shrimp with tri-color peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives and garlic in citrus served with plantain chips
      $10.00
    • Street Corn Dip

      Corn Dip is made with fresh corn, spicy green chiles, and premium cheddar and Cotija cheeses. Served with fresh house-made plantain chips.
      $8.00
    • Macho Man (Ground Beef & Cheese) Empanadas

      6x crispy empanadas filled with juicy ground beef and cheese.
      $36.00
    • Lechon (Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Pork) Empanadas

      $36.00
    • Cochinita (Ham & Cheese) Empanadas

      $36.00
    • Flaka (Stewed & Shredded Chicken Breast In Herbs) Empanadas

      $36.00
    • ChicoRizo Empanadas

      Chorizo, eggs and cheese
      $36.00
    • Ropa Vieja Empanadas

      Shredded beef steak and potatoes
      $36.00
    • Isla Verde Empanadas

      Braised garlic yucca and peppers* vegetarian
      $36.00
    • Yunque Empanadas

      Sweet plantains & cheese* Vegetarian
      $36.00
    • Quesitos Con Guava (Guava & Cheese) Empanadas

      6x crispy empanadas filled with guava and cheese.* Vegetarian
      $36.00
    • Gallina Empanadas

      Roasted red pepper, eggs, and cheese. * Vegetarian
    • Caesar Salad

      1/2 tray / 20-25 pp | Crisp romaine lettuce, fresh parmesan cheese, cruchy croutons, tossed in a creamy caesar dressing.
      $75.00
    • Tostones Rellenos / Stufffed Plantains

      Crispy plantain cups filled with your choice of filling: beef & cheese, chicken, pork or shredded beef & potatos.
      $65.00
    • Party Pleaser 20-25

      This crowd pleaser will satisfy 20-25 people. Included is a 1/2 tray of caesar salad, 1/2 tray of Puerto Rican Rice, 1/2 tray of Papi's potato salad your choice of 30x mini empanadas and tasty Florecitas cookies. *Please order 24-hours in advance.
      $345.00
    • 1/2 Tray Lechon / Roasted Garlic Rosemary Pork

      20-25ppl | Slow-roasted garlic-rosemary pork.
      $150.00
    • 1/2 Tray Of Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef & Potatos)

      Shredded beef round seak with potatoes simmered in fresh herbs.
      $150.00
    • 1/2 Tray Of Flaka

      Tray of stewed and shredded chicken breast in herbs.
      $150.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules

      1/2 Tray / 20-25pp | Traditional Puerto Rican rice and pigeon peas.
      $95.00
    • Yucca Al Mojo

      1/2 tray / 20pp-25pp | Yucca in a red pepper, red onion sauce.
      $59.00
    • Papi's Potato Salad

      1/2 Tray / 20-25pp | Papi's potato salad is simply pototoes, eggs apples and mayo, yummy classic.
      $59.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules

      1/2 Tray Traditional Puerto Rican Rice
      $95.00
    • Coconut Flan

      $5.50
  • Beverages

    • Latte

      Dark Matter Espresso with your choice or steamed oat, almond or whole milk.
      $4.45
    • Signature Latte

      Dark Matter Coffee espresso with a hint of coconut and your choice of oat or whole milk.
      $5.95
    • Espresso Shot

      $2.50
    • Cappuccino

      Dark Matter Coffee espresso and your choice of steamed frothy oat, almond or whole milk.
      $4.45
    • Frozen Latte

      $4.95
    • Dark Matter Cold Brew

      Rotating flavors
      $3.75
    • Dark Matter Cold Brew

      Black Splash
      $4.00
    • Dark Matter Coffee Can: Chocolate City

      Minimalist, viscous, acid-driven, psychedelegence in a can. 7.5 oz can.
      $4.00
    • Dark Matter Coffee Can: Vanilla Suburbs

      This brew will delight with explosive vanilla and cocoa flavors.
      $5.00
    • Water

      $2.00
    • Kola Champagne

      $2.50
    • Orange Juice

      $3.99
    • Alani Energy Drink

      $4.50
    • Rockstar Energy Drink

      $4.50
    • Aperitivo Mocktail

      Italian Spritz Mocktail features a blend of aromatic herbs with notes of orange, boasting a bright color and light, refreshing taste.
      $7.00
    • Loose Leaf Tea

      A variety of loose leaf tea served with your personal kettle; can be served hot or iced.
      $4.95
    • Four Berry Blend

      Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries & blackberries.
      $6.00
    • Strawberry Banana

      Customize Your Smoothie: Add Peanut Butter, Add Chia Seeds
      $6.00
    • Peanutbutter Banana

      Customize Your Smoothie: Add Peanut Butter, Add Chia Seeds
      $6.00
    • Margarita Flight

      Choose four flavors or addictive margaritas. Fresh lime, tequila, orange liqeuer and fruit puree make this a delicious tasting experience! Choose from classic margarita, guava, strawberry, blueberry, mango, pineapple, passion fruit and coconut.
      $24.00
    • Bourbon Smash

      Bourbon, Blackberry Liqueur & Mint.
      $15.00
    • Mojito Flight Calle Tortuga

      Let's take a flight to the Caribbean with our most delicious refreshing mojito flight.
      $24.99
    • Titi-Martha-Rita

      A well-balanced guava-lime margarita.
      $13.50
    • Piña Colada

      $13.50
    • Smoked Old Rum - Fashion

      Tanduay Gold Rum, walnut bitters, orange bitters, orange zest and lux cherry. Topped off with cherry smoke.
      $13.50
    • Coconut Vacation

      Coconut tequila & fresh lime make this a vacation in a glass.
      $14.00
    • Maria Is A Smokeshow

      Mezcal, orange liqueur, grapefruit juice.
    • Mountain Coffee

      Dark Matter Coffee Espresso, Rum, Irish Cream
      $10.00
    • Sangano

      Chocolate covered banana in a glass.
      $12.00
    • Caribbean Tour Rum Flight

      $24.00
    • Bloody Mary

      $12.00
    • Mimosa

      $9.00
    • Bottomless Mimosas

      $29.00
    • Mojito

      $13.00
    • Negroni

      Gin, Vermouth & Rosen Bitters with a grapfruit garnish
      $16.00
    • Premium Rum

      $14.00
    • Premium Whisky

      $14.00
    • Premium Tequila

      $14.00
    • Patrón Shot

      $14.00
    • Paloma

      $10.00
    • Pain Killer

      White rum, dark rum, coconut and pinapple, shaken and served up.
      $14.00
    • Spritz Del Conte

      $9.00
    • Red Stripe

      Bottle
      $8.00
    • Corona Extra

      Bottle
      $6.00
    • Modelo Especial

      $5.00
    • Medalla

      Canned
      $5.00
    • Daisy Cutter

      Tap Beer - Pale Ale
      $7.00
    • Gumballhead

      Tap Beer - American Wheat Pale Ale
      $7.00
    • Great Lakes

      Tap beer - Edmund Fitzgerald; Robust & complex Porter
      $7.00
    • Opera Prima Mimosa

      $5.00
    • Stella Rose Prosecco

      $9.00
    • Blue Moscato

      $9.00
    • Angeline Chardonnay

      $9.00
    • Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc

      $12.00
    • Noble Vines Rose

      $9.00
    • La Crema Pinot Noir

      $10.00
    • Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon

      $13.00
    • Noble Vines Pinot Noir

      $9.00
    • Alaris Trapiche Malbec

      $9.00
    • Padrillos Malbec

      $9.00
  • Thanksgiving Catering

    • Creamy Corn Dip W/ Plantain Chips

    • Traditional Puerto Rican Rice

    • Lechon

      Roasted Garlic Rosemary Pork
    • Ropa Vieja

      Shredded Beef Steak
    • Flaka

      Stewed Basil Chicken Breasts
    • Yucca Al Mojo

      Red-pepper and red-onion garlic marinade
    • Papi's Potato Salad

      Potatoes, eggs, mayo and apples
    • Maduros

      Tender, sweet plantains

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