Restaurant Mehanata Menu

1141 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Breakfast / Закуска

    • Create Your Own Omelet / Омлет По Ваш Избор

      Available extra ingredients: ham, sausage, bacon, onions, roasted peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, feta cheese, and Mozzarella (each item) for an additional charge.
      $11.50
    • Eggs "Panagurski" / Яйца По Панагюрски

      Poached eggs with feta cheese & yogurt.
      $12.50
    • "Mish Mash" / Миш Маш

      Roasted peppers, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese scrambled with eggs.
      $13.50
    • "Bulgarian Donuts" / Мекици

      Served with feta cheese & jam.
      $12.50
    • Bulgarian Cheese Pastry / Баница

      Flaky layers of phyllo dough filled with savory Bulgarian cheese.
      $11.50
  • Sandwiches / Сандвичи

    • Chicken Wrap Or Beef Wrap / Пилешки Или Телешки Дюнер

      Grilled chicken or beef, tomatoes, fries, lettuce, yogurt sauce wrapped in a tortilla.
    • "Bulgarian Ground Meat Sandwich" / Странджанка

      Ground pork & cheese grilled on sliced bread.
      $10.50
    • "Princess Sandwich" / Принцеса С Яйца И Сирене

      Eggs & feta cheese toast.
      $10.50
    • "Parlenka" With Feta Cheese" / Пърленка Със Сирене

      Grilled pita bread with a layer of Feta topped with olive oil & herbs.
      $7.99
    • "Parlenka" / Пър Л Е Н К А

      Grilled pita bread topped with olive oil & herbs.
      $6.99
  • Hot Appetizers / Топли Предястия

    • Grilled Octopus / Октоподи На Скара

      Tender grilled octopus pieces seasoned with herbs, garnished with lemon slices.
      $25.99
    • Grilled Calamari / Каламари На Грил

      Tender grilled calamari rings and tentacles, garnished with lemon wedges.
      $20.99
    • Fried Calamari / Каламари Пане

      Crispy fried calamari rings served with a wedge of lemon, fresh parsley, and a side of tangy dipping sauce.
      $20.99
    • Bacon Wrapped Feta / Спренца В Бекон

      Savory feta cheese wrapped in crispy bacon, skewered and grilled, served with fresh lettuce and tomato slices.
      $12.50
    • Stir-Fried Vegetables / Зеленчуци На Плоча

      A medley of stir-fried vegetables including zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, and corn, garnished with fresh parsley.
      $12.50
    • Crispy Cheese Bites With Blueberry Jam /Хрупкави Сиренца Със Сладко Боровинка

      Golden, crispy cheese bites paired with a side of sweet blueberry jam.
      $12.50
    • Peppers "Burek" / Чушки Бюрек

      Breaded red peppers stuffed with our special blend of seasoned Feta cheese.
      $12.50
    • Breaded Mozzarella Cheese / Кашкавал Пане

      Golden breaded mozzarella triangles served with fresh lettuce and a slice of red bell pepper.
      $12.50
    • Cheese Or Feta Sticks / Кашкавал Или Сирене "Орли"

      Choice of cheese or feta sticks - homemade. Add sauce for an additional charge.
      $12.50
    • Potato Croquettes / Картофени Крокети

      Golden, crispy potato croquettes with a creamy interior, served alongside a rich, tangy dipping sauce.
      $12.50
    • Chicken Nuggets / Пилешки Хапки

      Golden, crispy chicken nuggets served with a side of creamy dipping sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and a cherry tomato.
      $12.50
    • Sautéed Mushrooms / Гъби В Масло

      Sautéed in olive oil and butter with garlic and dill.
      $12.50
    • Fried Zucchini / Пържени Тиквички

      Crispy fried zucchini slices garnished with fresh dill and a hint of red pepper flakes.
      $12.50
    • Sautéed Potatoes / Картофи Соте

      Sautéed in butter with garlic and dill. Add sauce for an additional charge.
      $10.50
    • Fresh-Cut Potatoes With Garlic And Dill /Картофки С Копър И Чесън

      Add Feta cheese for an additional charge.
      $9.50
    • French Fries / Пържени Картофи

      Add Feta cheese for an additional charge.
      $7.99
    • Beef Tongue With Tripe / Език И Шкембе В Гъбен Сос

      Beef tongue and tripe sautéed in wine with garlic and mushroom sauce.
      $20.99
    • Chicken Liver / Пилешки Дробчета В Масло

      Sautéed in olive oil and wine with onions.
      $13.50
    • Country Style Chicken Liver / Пилешки Дробчета По Селски

      Sautéed in olive oil and wine with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and roasted peppers.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Hearts / Пилешки Сърца

      Sautéed in wine sauce with green onions and mushrooms.
      $14.99
    • Beef Tongue / Език В Масло

      Sliced beef tongue sautéed in butter.
      $20.99
    • Country Style Chicken Hearts / Пилешки Сърца По Селски

      Sautéed in olive oil and wine with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and roasted peppers.
      $15.99
    • Lamb Sweetbread / Агнешки Момици

      Sautéed in butter with wine sauce and mushrooms.
      $20.99
  • Cold Appetizers / Студени Предястия

    • Fillet "Elena" / Филе "Елена"

      Dry-cured ham.
      $13.50
    • Sausage "Banski Staretz" / Бански Старец

      Dry-cured pork sausage.
      $13.50
    • Pastrami / Пастърма

      Dry-cured spiced beef.
      $14.99
    • Lukanka / Луканка

      Bulgarian semi-dried salami.
      $13.50
    • Combination Plate Of Dry-Cured Meat / Комбинирано Плато

      Combination plate of dry-cured meat & salami.
    • Marinated Fish / Маринована Риба

      Served with onions and toasted bread.
      $17.50
    • Smoked Salmon With Fish Roe Spread / Пушена Сьомга С Тарама Хайвер

      Served with cream cheese, onions and pita bread.
      $20.99
    • Combination Plate Appetizer / Микс Разядки

      Yogurt salad, katak, spicy cheese spread, taramosalata.
      $15.99
  • Soups / Супи

    • Chicken Soup (Homemade) / Пилешка Супа

      Tender chicken pieces in a savory broth with fresh herbs and vegetables.
      $7.50
    • Tripe Soup / Шкембе Чорба

      Tender tripe in a creamy, spiced broth with a rich, savory flavor.
      $8.99
    • Cold Soup "Tarator" / Таратор

      Cold yogurt-based soup with cucumber, dill and garlic.
      $5.99
    • Meatball Soup

      Tender meatballs in a creamy broth with diced carrots and fresh herbs.
      $7.50
    • Lamb Soup

      Tender lamb pieces in a rich broth with vegetables and herbs.
      $9.50
  • Salads / Cалати

    • "Mehanata" Salad / Салата "Механата"

      Combination salad plate.
      $19.50
    • "Shopska" Salad (Tradional Bg Salad) / Шопска Салата

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, onions, parsley & Feta cheese.
      $11.50
    • Sheppard's Salad / Овчарска Салата

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, roasted peppers, ham, parsley, onions, mozzarella, boiled egg and feta cheese.
      $13.99
    • "Redena" Salad / Редена Салата

      Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, olives and slice of feta cheese.
      $12.50
    • "Village" Salad / Селска Салата

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, beans, onions, garlic & parsley.
      $12.50
    • Bulgarian Lettuce Salad / Зелена Салата

      Chopped romaine lettuce, green onions, radish, olives and boiled egg.
      $12.50
    • "Kukery" Salad / Салата "Кукери"

      Chopped romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, ham with house dressing.
      $13.50
    • Yogurt Salad / Млечна Салата

      Special yogurt cucumber spread with garlic, dill and nuts.
      $11.50
    • Russian Salad / Руска Салата

      Chopped potatoes, ham, peas, boiled eggs, carrots and pickles mixed with mayonnaise.
      $10.50
    • Caprese Salad / Салата "Капрезе"

      Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella with basil and olive oil dressing.
      $13.99
    • Caesar Salad / Салата "Цезар"

      Chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese and house caesar dressing. Add chicken for an additional charge.
      $11.50
    • "Kyopolou" Salad / Кьопоолу

      Roasted eggplant and bell peppers spread with garlic & parsley.
      $12.50
    • "Katak" / Катък

      Feta and yogurt spread with garlic and dill.
      $11.50
    • Katak With Roasted Peppers / Катък С Печени Чушки

      Feta and yogurt spread with roasted peppers, garlic and dill.
      $12.50
    • Spicy Cheese Spread / Родопска Разядка

      Creamy cheese spread mixed with spices, served with black olives on fresh lettuce leaves.
      $10.50
    • Cabbage Salad / Зелева Салата

      Shredded cabbage, carrots, parsley, with house dressing.
      $10.50
    • Chef's Salad / Салата На Шефа

      Sliced tomatoes, goat cheese, roasted peppers with garlic and olive oil dressing.
      $14.99
    • Balkanska Salad / Балканска Салата

      Feta & yogurt spread, sliced tomatoes, roasted peppers with garlic & olive oil dressing.
      $14.50
  • Shashlik / Шашлъци

    • Combo Shashlik / Комбинирани Шашлици

      Chicken and pork meat grilled on skewers with peppers, mushrooms, bacon and onions.
      $26.50
    • Chicken Thigh Shashlik / Пилешко Бутче Шашлик

      Grilled on skewer with peppers, mushrooms and onions.
      $21.99
    • Beef Shashlik / Телешки Шашлик

      Beef meat grilled on skewer with peppers, mushrooms and onions.
      $27.50
  • Clay Pan Dishes "Sach" / Сачове

    • Mehanata Sach (Small) / Сач Механата

      Choice of pork or chicken, bacon, onions, mushrooms, pickles and french fries cooked on hot.
      $28.99
    • Kasapski Sach (Small) / Касапски Сач

      Pork, chicken, sausage, bacon, onions, peppers, mushrooms and pickles cooked on a hot clay pan.
      $28.99
    • Rodopski Sach (Small) / Родопски Сач

      Choice of pork or chicken, onions, mushrooms, pickles, carrots and corn cooked on hot clay.
      $28.99
    • Vegetarian Sach (Large) / Вегетариански Сач

      Sautéed potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, pickles, carrots, zucchini, corn and dill cooked on hot clay.
      $28.99
  • Clay Pot Dishes / Гювечета

    • "Shopski" Style Feta / Сирене По Шопски

      Feta cheese, diced tomatoes, roasted peppers, green onions and egg cooked in a clay pot.
      $12.50
    • "Thracian" Style Feta / Сирене По Тракийски

      Sausage, Feta cheese, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, roasted peppers, green onions and egg cooked in clay.
      $13.99
    • Spicy Baked Goat Cheese / Запекано Козе Сирене

      Baked goat cheese over spiced tomato & roasted peppers.
      $12.50
  • Beef Specialties / Ястия От Телешко

    • Beef Skirt Steak / Телешки Стек

      Grilled skirt steak served with broccoli and mashed potatoes.
      $30.99
    • Beef Shank / Телешки Джолан

      Slow-cooked beef shank with mushroom sauce, pickles and green onions, served with homemade chips.
      $25.99
  • Chicken or Pork Пилешко Specialties / Ястия От Или Свинско Месо

    • Mehanata Specialty / Механджийски Специалитет

      Choice of chicken or pork, sautéed in wine sauce with salami, potatoes, mushrooms, and pickles.
      $21.99
    • Chicken Roll-Ups / Пилешко Вретено

      Chicken roll stuffed with ham, peppers, pickles and cheese, topped with mushroom sauce.
      $21.99
    • Kavarma / Каварма

      Choice of chicken or pork, sautéed in wine with onions, mushrooms and diced tomatoes.
      $21.50
    • Balkan Specialty / Балкански Специалитет

      Choice of chicken or pork sautéed in wine sauce with salami, bacon, mushrooms, and peppers.
      $21.99
  • Chicken Specialties / Ястия От Пилешко Meco

    • Alfredo Chicken / Пиле Алфредо

      Chicken in Alfredo sauce served with white rice.
      $21.99
    • Chicken With Vegetables / Пиле Със Зеленчуци

      Sautéed chicken in white wine with onions, peppers, corn, carrots, mushrooms, pickles and zucchini.
      $21.99
    • Country Style Chicken / Пиле По Селски

      Sautéed chicken in white wine with bacon, pickles, peppers, carrots, onions and fries.
      $21.99
    • Chicken With Mushrooms / Пиле С Гъби

      Grilled chicken breast topped with mushroom sauce, served with mashed potatoes.
      $19.50
  • Pork Specialties / Ястия От Свинско Месо

    • Pork Shank / Свинско Джоланче

      Slow-cooked pork shank with mushroom sauce, pickles, green onions and garlic served with homemade.
      $21.99
    • Pork Steak With Mushroom Sauce / Свинско Филе С Гъбен Сос

      Grilled pork steak topped with mushroom sauce, served with mashed potatoes.
      $19.50
    • "Drusan" Kebap / Друсан Кебап

      Pork cuts stir-fried with onions and mild spices.
      $17.50
    • "Prajki" / Пръжки

      Deep-fried seasoned pork cuts.
      $15.99
  • Fish / Риба

    • Pan Fried Smelt / Пържена Смелт

      Crispy pan-fried smelt, seasoned and cooked to a golden brown, served with lemon wedges.
      $19.50
    • Bronzini (Whole Fish) / Лаврак На Скара

      Charbroiled, served with steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes.
      $36.99
    • Charbroiled Salmon / Сьомга На Скара

      Served with steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes.
      $27.50
    • Grilled Trout / Пъстърва На Скара

      Served with steamed potatoes.
      $21.99
    • Pan Fried Trout / Пъстърва На Тиган

      Served with steamed potatoes.
      $21.99
    • Char Broiled Mackerel / Скумрия На Скара

      Served with steamed potatoes.
      $20.99
  • From the Grill / Скара

    • Chicken And Pork Combo Grill / Комбинирана Скара

      Served with fresh cut-out tomatoes, cucumbers & French fries.
      $29.99
    • Pork Combo Grill / Свинска Мешана Скара

      Served with fresh-cut tomatoes, cucumbers & French fries.
      $28.99
    • Chicken Combo Grill / Пилешка Мешана Скара

      Served with fresh-cut tomatoes, cucumbers & French fries.
      $28.99
    • Pork Loin Chops / Свински Карета

      Juicy grilled pork loin chops garnished with fresh lemon slices, served with crisp lettuce and cherry tomatoes.
      $17.50
    • Pork Steak / Свинска Вратна Пържола

      Grilled pork steak with char marks, garnished with a lemon wedge, carrot sticks, and fresh lettuce.
      $13.50
    • Chicken Breast / Пилешко Филе

      Grilled chicken breast paired with fresh lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon wedge.
      $13.50
    • Boneless Chicken Thigh / Пилешка Пържола От Бутче

      Grilled boneless chicken thigh, seasoned with herbs, served with fresh lettuce, a lemon wedge, and carrot slices.
      $13.50
    • Lamb Chops / Агнешки Пържолки

      Served with green salad.
      $31.99
    • Homemade Sausage / Домашна Наденица

      Grilled homemade sausage served with fresh lettuce, green onions, and a lemon slice with a cherry tomato garnish.
      $17.50
    • Karnache / Кърначе

      Bulgarian link sausage.
      $13.50
    • Tatar Meatball / Татарско Кюфте

      Pork meatball stuffed with cheese.
      $13.50
    • Chicken Shish Kebab / Пилешко Шишче

      Grilled chicken skewers seasoned with herbs and spices, served with fresh lettuce, lemon wedge, and julienned carrots.
      $6.50
    • Pork Shish Kebab / Свинско Шишче

      Grilled marinated pork skewers served with fresh lettuce, lemon wedge, and julienned carrots.
      $6.50
    • Kufte / Кюфте

      Bulgarian-style meatball choice of pork or chicken.
      $4.50
    • Kebapche / Кебапче

      Bulgarian-style sausage choice of pork or chicken.
      $4.50
    • Mehanata Specialty Combo Grill For 4 / Голяма Комбинирана Скара

      Chicken (thighs, kebab, kufte, kebapche) pork (chops, kebab, kufte,kebapche, karnache, sausage).
      $85.50
    • Beef Shish Kebab / Телешко Шишче

      Grilled beef skewers with charred edges, served with fresh lettuce, lemon slices, and a side of shredded carrots.
      $8.50
  • Side Orders / Гарнитури

    • Fresh Cut Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Fries / Домати, Краставици И Пържени Картофи

      Crisp cucumber slices, juicy tomato wedges, and golden fries garnished with fresh parsley.
      $6.99
    • Steamed Rice With Veggies / Ориз Със Зеленчуци

      A mix of steamed rice with peas, corn, green beans, carrots, and garnished with fresh parsley.
      $5.99
    • Steamed Vegetables / Задушени Зеленчуци

      A colorful medley of steamed carrots, green beans, peas, and sweet corn.
      $5.99
    • Steamed Potatoes / Варени Картофи

      Tender steamed potatoes garnished with fresh parsley and chopped green onions.
      $5.50
    • Mashed Potatoes / Картофено Пюре

      Smooth and creamy mashed potatoes topped with fresh parsley.
      $5.99
    • French Fries / Пържени Картофи

      Add Feta cheese for an additional charge.
      $5.99
    • Been Side Salad

      Chickpeas and mixed vegetables in a rich tomato sauce, topped with chopped green onions.
      $5.99
    • Homemade Hot Peppers / Люти Чушки

      Roasted hot peppers garnished with fresh parsley.
      $5.99
  • Desserts / Десерти

    • Cake Mehanata / Торта Механата

      Fig cake with mascarpone.
      $10.50
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake / Шоколадов Мус

      Rich chocolate mousse atop a dense chocolate cake layer, garnished with fresh strawberry slices and a dollop of whipped cream.
      $8.99
    • Homemade Cake / Бисквитена Торта

      Layers of moist sponge cake with creamy filling, topped with crushed nuts and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
      $8.99
    • Crepes / Палачинки

      Served with a choice of honey, chocolate spread, or strawberry jam.
      $10.50
    • Creme Caramel / Крем Карамел

      Smooth, creamy custard topped with a rich caramel sauce.
      $8.99

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