El Capitan Restaurant Menu

3758 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Desayunos / Breakfasts

    • Patacones Con Tortilla De Huevo, Camarón, Queso Y Café / Fried Green Plantains With Egg Omelette, Shrimp, Cheese And Coffee

      Fried green plantains with an egg omelette, shrimp, cheese, and a cup of coffee.
      $3.00
    • Bolón De Queso / Cheese Bolon

      Mashed green plantain balls typically mixed with cheese.
      $1.25
    • Pescado Frito / Fried Fish

      Fried fish typically served with beans, cream, and cheese.
      $3.50
    • Café / Coffee

      Freshly brewed coffee, typically includes a rich blend of roasted coffee beans.
    • Té / Tea

      A variety of teas, typically including black, green, and herbal options.
  • Almuerzos y Segundos - Encebollados / Lunches and Entrées - Onions

    • Encebollado Con Blanco / Onions With White

      Sautéed onions over white rice, typically accompanied by beans and a fresh salad.
      $3.50
    • Encebollado Con Peruano / Peruvian Onions

      Sautéed onions with Peruvian spices, typically served with rice and beans.
      $3.75
    • Encebollado Con Camarón / Onions With Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with onions, typically seasoned with garlic and spices, creating a savory and aromatic dish.
      $4.00
    • Encebollado Con Concha / Onions With Shell

      Grilled onions typically served with shellfish, including a mix of spices and herbs.
      $5.00
    • Encebollado Con Calamar / Onions With Calamari

      Calamari sautéed with onions, typically includes bell peppers and a light tomato sauce.
      $4.00
    • Encebollado Marinero / Seafood With Onions

      Seafood sautéed with onions, typically accompanied by tomatoes and spices, creating a savory blend of ocean flavors and aromatic onions.
      $7.50
  • Almuerzos y Segundos - Ceviches / Lunches and Entrées - Ceviches

    • Ceviche Blanco / White Ceviche

      Fish, onion, cucumber, cilantro, serrano pepper, habanero pepper, tomato, and avocado marinated in lime juice.
      $2.75
    • Ceviche De Camarón / Shrimp Ceviche

      Shrimp marinated in lime juice, mixed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeños.
      $6.75
    • Ceviche De Concha / Shell Ceviche

      Shells marinated in lime juice, typically mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
      $6.50
    • Ceviche De Calamar / Calamari Ceviche

      Calamari marinated in lime juice with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro.
      $7.50
    • Blanco Con Concha / White Ceviche With Shell

      White fish marinated in lime juice, typically mixed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and shellfish.
      $6.50
    • Blanco Con Calamar / White Ceviche With Calamari

      Calamari marinated in lime juice, mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
      $6.50
    • Camarón Con Concha / Shrimp With Shell

      Shrimp marinated in lime juice, typically mixed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and cucumber.
      $7.75
    • Camarón Con Calamar / Shrimp With Calamari

      Shrimp and calamari marinated in lime juice, typically mixed with onions, cilantro, and tomatoes.
      $7.50
    • Calamar Con Concha / Calamari With Shell

      Calamari marinated in lime juice with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, typically accompanied by shellfish, offering a refreshing and tangy ceviche experience.
      $7.50
    • Blanco, Calamar, Concha / White, Calamari, Shell

      Calamari and shellfish marinated in lime juice, mixed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
      $8.50
  • Almuerzos y Segundos - Peruano / Lunches and Entrées - Peruvian

    • Ceviche Peruano / Peruvian Ceviche

      White fish marinated in lime juice, mixed with red onion, cilantro, and Peruvian corn nuts, served with leche de tigre (citrus-based marinade).
      $3.75
    • Peruano Con Camarón / Peruvian With Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with Peruvian spices, served with rice and vegetables.
      $7.75
    • Peruano Con Concha / Peruvian With Shell

      Typically includes fresh seafood, often prepared with traditional Peruvian spices and herbs.
      $7.75
    • Peruano Con Calamar / Peruvian With Calamari

      Calamari typically served with Peruvian-style rice and a side salad.
      $7.00
    • Peruano Mixto / Peruvian Mixed

      Grilled beef, chicken, and shrimp, typically accompanied by Peruvian spices and flavors.
      $9.50
  • Sopas / Soups

    • Sopa Marinera / Seafood Soup

      A seafood soup typically including shrimp, crabs, shells, coconut milk, cassava, plantain, and banana.
      $8.50
    • Sopa De Camarón / Shrimp Soup

      Shrimp soup typically includes a tomato-based broth with shrimp, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes.
      $7.00
    • Sopa De Concha / Shell Soup

      Shell soup with a tomato-based broth, typically includes zucchini, onion, and tomatoes, combined with shellfish.
      $7.00
    • Sopa De Calamar / Calamari Soup

      Calamari soup typically includes squid, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth.
      $6.50
  • Arroces / Rice

    • Arroz Marinero / Seafood Rice

      Mixed rice with shrimp, diced fish, mussels, clams, and sweet plantain.
      $8.50
    • Arroz Con Camarón / Rice With Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, served over a bed of rice and topped with melted cheese.
      $7.50
    • Arroz Con Concha / Rice With Shell

      Rice cooked with shellfish, typically including mussels and clams, served on a bed of Mexican-style rice.
      $7.00
    • Arroz Con Calamar / Rice With Calamari

      Rice with calamari typically includes tender calamari sautéed with onions and bell peppers, served over a bed of seasoned rice.
      $6.50
  • Melosos

    • Meloso Marinero / Seafood Meloso

      A hearty dish featuring a mix of shrimp, octopus, scallops, and crab, typically cooked in a savory broth with rice, evoking rich flavors of the sea.
      $8.50
    • Meloso De Pescado / Fish Meloso

      A creamy rice dish typically featuring tender fish, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, creating a flavorful and comforting meal inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine.
      $7.00
    • Meloso De Camarón / Shrimp Meloso

      A rich and creamy rice dish typically featuring tender shrimp and a savory broth.
      $7.00
    • Meloso De Concha / Shell Meloso

      Typically includes fresh shellfish with lime juice, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeños, and avocado slices.
      $7.00
    • Meloso De Calamar / Calamari Meloso

      Tender calamari simmered in a rich broth, typically featuring tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños, creating a comforting and flavorful dish.
      $6.50
  • Sudados / Steamed

    • Sudado Marinero / Steamed Seafood

      Steamed seafood typically includes a mix of shrimp, fish, mussels, and clams, simmered with tomatoes and onions.
      $8.50
    • Sudado De Pescado / Steamed Fish

      Steamed fish typically includes tomatoes and onions.
      $6.50
    • Sudado De Camarón / Steamed Shrimp

      Steamed shrimp typically includes tomatoes and onions.
      $7.00
    • Sudado De Concha / Steamed Shell

      Steamed shellfish typically includes tomatoes and onions.
      $7.00
    • Sudado De Calamar / Steamed Calamari

      Steamed calamari typically includes tomatoes and onions.
      $6.50
  • Platos Fuertes / Main Dishes

    • Filete En Salsa Marinera / Fillet In Seafood Salsa

      Grilled fish fillet in a seafood sauce, typically featuring shrimp, clams, and mussels, seasoned with traditional Mexican spices.
      $9.50
    • Chicharrón De Pescado / Fried Fish Chunk

      Breaded and deep-fried fish chunks, typically served with fried cassava and a traditional creole sauce.
      $7.00
    • Barco El Capitán

      Grilled shrimp, steak, chicken, and spicy sausage, accompanied by cambray onions, jalapeños, cactus, and sautéed vegetables.
      $28.00
    • Camarón Reventado / Reventado Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with garlic, tomatoes, and onions, typically seasoned with spices.
      $8.00
    • Tortilla De Camarón / Shrimp Omelette

      A fluffy omelette typically including shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
      $7.00
    • 25 Conchas Asadas / 25 Grilled Shells

      Grilled shells typically include a variety of shellfish, seasoned and grilled to perfection.
      $16.00
    • 12 Conchas Asadas / 12 Grilled Shells

      Grilled shells typically served with a variety of fresh toppings and sauces.
      $8.00
    • Camarón Apanado / Breaded Shrimp

      Breaded shrimp, typically includes a crispy coating, served with a side of rice, beans, and a fresh salad.
      $8.00
    • Chicharrón Mixto / Mixed Fried Pork Rinds

      Mixed fried pork rinds typically include crispy pork skin, meat, and fat, often served with a variety of salsas and garnishes like lime, onions, and cilantro.
      $9.50
    • Calamar Apanado / Breaded Calamari

      Breaded calamari, typically served with a side of marinara sauce.
      $7.00
    • Filete De Pescado / Fish Fillet

      Breaded and deep-fried tilapia fillet.
      $7.00
    • Camarón Al Ajillo / Al Ajillo Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce with dried chili pepper.
      $7.75
    • Parihuela

      A traditional Mexican seafood stew typically featuring shrimp, fish, clams, mussels, and calamari, simmered in a rich, flavorful broth with tomatoes, onions, and spices.
      $9.00
    • Majarisco

      A seafood medley typically includes shrimp, octopus, abalone, crab, and scallops, often combined with bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese.
      $9.50
    • Corvina Frita / Fried Sea Bass

      Fried sea bass, typically served with salted cabbage, pickled onion, and a tomatillo cumin broth.
      $8.50
    • Maremoto Marinero / Seafood Maremoto

      A seafood medley featuring shrimp, octopus, abalone, crab, scallops, and typically includes bell pepper, onion, pineapple, ham, and melted cheese.
      $8.75
    • Sango Marinero / Seafood Sango

      A hearty dish featuring shrimp, octopus, and fish, typically combined with plantains and a rich seafood broth, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.
      $8.75
    • Risotto De Camarón / Shrimp Risotto

      Creamy risotto with shrimp, typically including mushrooms, bacon, and parmesan.
      $8.75
    • Festival De Mariscos / Seafood Festival

      A medley of shrimp, octopus, fish, and crab, typically complemented by scallops and assorted vegetables, creating a delightful seafood experience.
      $17.00
    • Encocado De Marisco / Seafood Encocado

      A traditional Mexican dish featuring a variety of seafood typically including shrimp, calamari, and fish, cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
      $8.50
    • Tallarín De Marisco / Seafood Noodles

      Sautéed prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, and white fish with angel hair pasta in a spicy tomato cream sauce. Typically includes wild mushrooms, poblano, red bell peppers, and onions.
      $8.50
    • Tonga Marinera / Seafood Tonga

      Sautéed seafood combination with shrimp, octopus, abalone, crab, scallops, bell pepper, onion, pineapple, ham, and melted cheese.
      $8.50

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