Chicago Empanada Mama

Empanada Fiesta! Roll, Fold & Feast ExperienceUSD 80.00

Join Us for a Delicious Empanada-Making Experience! Embark on a flavorful journey as we dive into the rich history and delicious craft of empanadas! In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn: The fascinating origins of empanadas and how they’ve evolved around the world How to roll the perfect empanada dough and fill it with mouth-watering ingredients Tips and tricks to perfect your technique, from folding to sealing At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy the empanada you made, served alongside a flavorful rice dish and a tasty side. Bring your appetite, your creativity, and a passion for great food! Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let’s roll up our sleeves for some empanada fun! 90-minute experience includes a pick-1 meal

• Sunday, April 6USD 0.00
• Sunday, April 13USD 0.00
• Sunday, April 20USD 0.00
• Sunday, April 27USD 0.00
• Sunday, May 4USD 0.00
• 1230pUSD 0.00
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• 230pUSD 0.00
• 330pUSD 0.00

Mixology Experience with Souvenir GlassUSD 80.00

Shine behind the bar! Elevate your bartending skills with hands-on classes led by expert mixologists who will teach you how to craft unforgettable cocktails. 2x drinks and a novelty glass included. 60-min experience - confirm your desired time Groups of 2-8

• Saturday, April 5USD 0.00
• Saturday, April 12USD 0.00
• Saturday, April 19USD 0.00
• Saturday, April 26USD 0.00
• Saturday, May 3USD 0.00
• Saturday, March 29USD 0.00
• 530pUSD 0.00
• 630pUSD 0.00
• 730pUSD 0.00
• 830pUSD 0.00

Chuleta Dinner: 2 Crispy Fried Pork Chops w/White Rice, Stewed Pinto Beans & SideUSD 30.00

Crispy, golden-fried pork chops served with fluffy white rice and savory stewed pinto beans. Choose your favorite side to complete this comforting and delicious meal!

• TostonesUSD 0.00
• Papi's Poato SaladUSD 0.00
• Yucca al MojoUSD 0.00
• MadurosUSD 0.00
• Double RiceUSD 0.00
• Caesar SaladUSD 2.00
• Sopa de SalchichónUSD 2.00

Pollo Boricua Plate -Winner, winner, chicken dinner!USD 28.00

"Pollo Boricua Plate" – Stewed chicken in fresh herbs served with authentic Puerto Rican rice and your choice of a classic island side.

• Arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican rice)USD 0.00
• TostonesUSD 0.00
• Yuca al MojoUSD 0.00
• Papi's Potato SaladUSD 0.00
• MadurosUSD 0.00
• Double RiceUSD 0.00

Pernil del Monte - Roasted Pork DinnerUSD 29.00

Pernil Criollo Dinner – Flavorful slow-roasted pork served with Puerto Rican rice and your choice of a traditional island side

• Puerto Rican RiceUSD 0.00
• TostonesUSD 0.00
• Plantain ChipsUSD 0.00
• Papis Potato SaladUSD 0.00
• Yucca al MojoUSD 0.00
• Sopa de salchichon (Puerto Rican salami soup)USD 2.00
• SaladUSD 2.00
• madurosUSD 0.00

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones) MealUSD 24.00

Crispy plantains stuffed with your choice of filling, a side of Puerto Rican rice, and an additional side of your choice.

• Lechón (Roasted garlic-rosemary pork)USD 0.00
• La Flaka (Shredded basil & herb chicken breasts)USD 0.00
• Ropa ViejaUSD 0.00
• Macho Man (Ground beef & cheese)USD 0.00
• Isla VerdeUSD 0.00

Pick 1 MealUSD 19.00

Pick 1 empanada, side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of additional side: tostones (fried plantains), yucca al mojo or potato salad.

• TostonesUSD 0.00
• Yucca al mojoUSD 0.00
• Papi's Potato SaladUSD 0.00
• Arroz con GandulesUSD 0.00
• Double RiceUSD 0.00
• MadurosUSD 0.00
• Sopa de SalchichónUSD 0.00
• Caesar SaladUSD 0.00
• Plantain ChipsUSD 0.00
• Macho Man - Beef & CheeseUSD 0.00
• Ropa Vieja - Shredded Steak & PotatoesUSD 0.00
• Cochinita - Ham & CheeseUSD 0.00
• ChorizoUSD 0.00
• Lechón - Roasted PorkUSD 0.00
• La Flaka - Stewed Basil ChickenUSD 0.00
• Isla Verde - Braised yucca, squash & peppersUSD 0.00
• Guava & CheeseUSD 0.00
• El Yunque - Sweet Plantain & CheeseUSD 0.00
• Peach CobblerUSD 0.00
• La Gallina - Egg, pepperUSD 0.00
• CherryUSD 0.00
• Ay-BonitoUSD 0.00

Pick 2 MealUSD 25.00

2 empanadas, side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of additional side: tostones, yuca al mojo or potato salad.

• TostonesUSD 0.00
• Yucca al mojoUSD 0.00
• Papi's Potato SaladUSD 0.00
• Arroz con GandulesUSD 0.00
• Double RiceUSD 0.00
• MadurosUSD 0.00
• Sopa de SalchichónUSD 0.00
• Caesar SaladUSD 0.00
• Plantain ChipsUSD 0.00

Pick 3 MealUSD 30.00

2 empanadas, side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of additional side: tostones, yuca al mojo or potato salad.

• TostonesUSD 0.00
• Yucca al mojoUSD 0.00
• Papi's Potato SaladUSD 0.00
• Arroz con GandulesUSD 0.00
• Double RiceUSD 0.00
• MadurosUSD 0.00
• Sopa de SalchichónUSD 0.00
• Caesar SaladUSD 0.00
• Plantain ChipsUSD 0.00

Soup & SaladUSD 18.00

• SalchichonUSD 0.00
• Chicken NoodleUSD 0.00

Empanada 3-PackUSD 24.00

Pick 3 empanadas

10-Pack of EmpanadasUSD 82.00

10x empanadas of your choice.

Shrimp Ceviche w/Homemade Plantain ChipsUSD 20.00

Shrimp ceviche with house-made plantain chips.

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones)USD 24.00

3 crispy stuffed plantains with your choice of filling.

• Lechón (roasted garlic-rosemary pork)USD 0.00
• Ropa Vieja (shredded beef & potatoes)USD 0.00
• La Flaka (shredded stewed chicken breasts in fresh herbs)USD 0.00
• Macho Man (ground beef, potatoes & cheese)USD 0.00
• Isla Verde (braised garlic yucca, red & green peppers, squash, onions, and beans in creole sauce.)USD 0.00
• Guava & CheeseUSD 0.00

Sopa de salchichon (PuertoRican salami soup)USD 13.00

Aunt Marta's homemade Puerto Rican Salami Soup. Made with farmers hard salami, carrots, potatoes, corn, celery, noodles and fresh garden herbs. Enjoy.

Street Corn Dip w/Homemade Plantain chipsUSD 18.00

Corn Dip is made with fresh corn, spicy green chiles, and premium cheddar and Cotija cheeses. Served with fresh house-made plantain chips.

Macho Man - Beef & CheeseUSD 8.50

Ground beef, potatoes ,peppers and cheese.

• ChimichurriUSD 0.00
• Garic AioliUSD 0.00
• TomatilloUSD 0.00
• House vinaigretteUSD 0.00

Cochinita: Ham & CheeseUSD 8.50

Ham and Cheese

ChicoRizo - Chorizo, Egg & CheeseUSD 8.50

Eggs, chorizo & cheese

Lechon - Slow roasted garlic rosemary porkUSD 8.50

Slow roasted garlic-rosemary pork wrapped in our homemade crispy dough.

Ay-Bonito - Pork & RiceUSD 8.50

Slow roasted garlic pork with traditional Puerto Rican rice folded into hand-made buttery dough.

• ChimichurriUSD 0.00
• Garic AioliUSD 0.00
• TomatilloUSD 0.00
• House vinaigretteUSD 0.00

La Flaka - Stewed basil chicken breastsUSD 8.50

Stewed and pulled chicken breasts with basil & thyme wrapped in handmade buttery dough

• ChimichurriUSD 0.00
• Garic AioliUSD 0.00
• TomatilloUSD 0.00
• House vinaigretteUSD 0.00

Isla Verde - Braised YuccaUSD 8.50

Garlic Yucca, broccoli, squash and peppers

La GallinaUSD 8.50

Roasted red peppers, egg and cheese.

Quesito con GuavaUSD 8.50

Sweet guava wrapped in gooey cheese and dough.

El Yunque - Sweet plantains with cheeseUSD 8.50

Sweet plantains and cheese.

Peach CobblerUSD 8.50

Juicy peaches in crispy dough.

CherryUSD 8.50

Cherry Pie

Arroz con GandulesUSD 11.00

Traditional Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas.

TostonesUSD 11.00

Traditional Puerto Rican fresh fried plantains served with garlic oil.

Yucca al mojoUSD 11.00

Tender yucca in a red-pepper, garlic and red-onion marinade.

Platanos Maduros (Sweet Plantains)USD 11.00

Sweet, perfectly ripened plantains.

Plantain ChipsUSD 11.00

Papi's Potato SaladUSD 11.00

ChimichurriUSD 1.00

Garlic SauceUSD 1.00

TomatilloUSD 1.00

Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 1.00

BBQUSD 1.00

BuffaloUSD 1.00

Caesar SaladUSD 13.00