Chicago Empanada Mama

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$30 and under

Puerto Rican

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Chicago Empanada Mama is an upscale, casual dining Puerto Rican restaurant and bar. The live plants and local art give this intimate venue a tropical vibe; a perfect place for private events. Empanadas are hand-made with buttery dough and rich fillings. The family recipes are shared with you by a family-owned and operated business. Check out the patio or Tropical Nights with Latin Street Dancing on Sunday nights. Chicago Empanada Mama is a Woman/Minority Business Enterprise and Veteran Small Owned Business."

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 374-3194
Website
http://www.chicagoempanada.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Inez Melendez
Catering
Chicago Empanada Mama can provide catering for food and drinks including spirit tastings and full dining experiences at the location of your choice. Contact us to find out how we can serve you with the best culilnary experience in the world.
Private party facilities
Chicago Empanada Mama can provide private parties and events for parties of up to 49 guests. Talk to us about all inclusive packages. It is our mission to make each event an experience to remember.
Private party contact
INEZ M MELENDEZ: (773) 332-3333

Location
1703 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
Chicago Avenue and Paulina
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chicago Avenue bus #66
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Empanada & Cocktail Happy Hour! 3-5pm!
Multiple dates available
Wed - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$5 Empanadas from 3-5pm - Wednesdays-Saturdays! Half-off all cocktails!

Special: Tender beef short ribs, white rice & stewed pinto beans; soup or salad$35.00
Braised beef short ribs with carrots and celery served with white rice and stewed pinto beans. Included is your choice of soup or salad. Enjoy.
- Sopa de Salchichon$0.00
Pick 1 Meal$18.00
2 empanadas, side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of additional side: tostones, yuca al mojo or potato salad.
- Macho Man - Beef & Cheese$0.00
- Ropa Vieja - Shredded Steak & Potatoes$0.00
- Cochinita - Ham & Cheese$0.00
- Chorizo$0.00
- Lechón - Roasted Pork$0.00
- La Flaka - Stewed Basil Chicken$0.00
- Isla Verde - Braised yucca, squash & peppers$0.00
- Guava & Cheese$0.00
- El Yunque - Sweet Plantain & Cheese$0.00
- Peach Cobbler$0.00
- La Gallina - Egg, pepper$0.00
- Cherry$0.00
- Ay-Bonito$0.00
Pick 2 Meal$24.00
2 empanadas, side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of additional side: tostones, yuca al mojo or potato salad.
Pick 3 Empanadas$21.00
Pick 3 empanadas
Mama's A Short Order Cook$24.00
Your choice of rice, protien and a side.
- Ropa Vieja: Shredded beef & potatoes$0.00
- Flaka: Basil & herb shredded chicken breasts$0.00
- Lechón: Roasted garlic-rosemary pork$0.00
- Puerto Rican Rice$0.00
- Tostones$0.00
- Papi's Poato Salad$0.00
- Yucca al Mojo$0.00
- Maduros$0.00
- Double Rice$0.00
- Caesar Salad$2.00
- Sopa de Salchichón$2.00
Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones) Meal$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)$0.00
- La Flaka (Shredded basil & herb chicken breasts)$0.00
- Ropa Vieja$0.00
- Macho Man (Ground beef & cheese)$0.00
- Isla Verde$0.00
Family Dinner Special$75.00
This family dinner includes 10x empanadas of your choice and 3 large sides: traditional Puerto Rican rice, yucca al mojo and Papi's potato salad.
10-Pack of Empanadas$73.00
10x empanadas of your choice.
Soup & Salad$18.00

Appetizers & Snacks

Shrimp Ceviche w/Homemade Plantain Chips$18.00
Shrimp ceviche with house-made plantain chips.
Street Corn Dip w/Homemade Plantain chips$16.00
Corn Dip is made with fresh corn, spicy green chiles, and premium cheddar and Cotija cheeses. Served with fresh house-made plantain chips.
Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones)$21.00
3 crispy stuffed plantains with your choice of filling.
- Lechón (roasted garlic-rosemary pork)$0.00
- Ropa Vieja (shredded beef & potatoes)$0.00
- La Flaka (shredded stewed chicken breasts in fresh herbs)$0.00
- Macho Man (ground beef, potatoes & cheese)$0.00
- Isla Verde (braised garlic yucca, red & green peppers, squash, onions, and beans in creole sauce.)$0.00
- Guava & Cheese$0.00
Sopa de salchichon (PuertoRican salami soup)$12.00
Aunt Marta's homemade Puerto Rican Salami Soup. Made with farmers hard salami, carrots, potatoes, corn, celery, noodles and fresh garden herbs. Enjoy.

Empanadas

Macho Man - Beef & Cheese$7.50
Ground beef, potatoes ,peppers and cheese.
- Chimichurri$0.00
- Garic Aioli$0.00
- Tomatillo$0.00
- House vinaigrette$0.00
Ropa Vieja - Shredded Steak & Potatoes$7.50
Cochinita: Ham & Cheese$7.50
Ham and Cheese
ChicoRizo - Chorizo, Egg & Cheese$7.50
Eggs, chorizo & cheese
Lechon - Slow roasted garlic rosemary pork$7.50
Slow roasted garlic-rosemary pork wrapped in our homemade crispy dough.
Ay-Bonito - Pork & Rice$7.50
Slow roasted garlic pork with traditional Puerto Rican rice folded into hand-made buttery dough.
- Chimichurri$0.00
- Garic Aioli$0.00
- Tomatillo$0.00
- House vinaigrette$0.00
La Flaka - Stewed basil chicken breasts$7.50
Stewed and pulled chicken breasts with basil & thyme wrapped in handmade buttery dough
- Chimichurri$0.00
- Garic Aioli$0.00
- Tomatillo$0.00
- House vinaigrette$0.00
Isla Verde - Braised Yucca$7.50
Garlic Yucca, broccoli, squash and peppers
La Gallina$7.50
Roasted red peppers, egg and cheese.
Quesito con Guava$7.50
Sweet guava wrapped in gooey cheese and dough.
El Yunque - Sweet plantains with cheese$7.50
Sweet plantains and cheese.
Peach Cobbler$7.50
Juicy peaches in crispy dough.
Cherry$7.50
Cherry Pie

Sides

Arroz con Gandules$10.00
Traditional Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas.
Tostones$10.00
Traditional Puerto Rican fresh fried plantains served with garlic oil.
Yucca al mojo$10.00
Tender yucca in a red-pepper, garlic and red-onion marinade.
Platanos Maduros (Sweet Plantains)$10.00
Sweet, perfectly ripened plantains.
Plantain Chips$10.00
Papi's Potato Salad$10.00

Sauces

Chimichurri$1.00
Garlic Sauce$1.00
Tomatillo$1.00
Balsamic Vinaigrette$1.00
BBQ$1.00
Buffalo$1.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$10.00

Specials

2 Pork Chops, White Rice, Pinto Beans, Maduros, with either a Soup or Salad.

Wine Dinner$75.00
- Salchichon Soup$0.00
- Caesar Salad$0.00

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4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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FAQs

Chicago Empanada Mama offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chicago Empanada Mama also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 374-3194.

Chicago Empanada Mama does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:30 PM

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1703 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

Cross street
Chicago Avenue and Paulina
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Tue, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chicago Avenue bus #66
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Inez Melendez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chicagoempanada.com/
Phone number
(312) 374-3194
Catering
Chicago Empanada Mama can provide catering for food and drinks including spirit tastings and full dining experiences at the location of your choice. Contact us to find out how we can serve you with the best culilnary experience in the world.
Private party facilities
Chicago Empanada Mama can provide private parties and events for parties of up to 49 guests. Talk to us about all inclusive packages. It is our mission to make each event an experience to remember.
Private party contact
INEZ M MELENDEZ: (773) 332-3333

Gift card

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Chicago Empanada Mama

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Empanada & Cocktail Happy Hour! 3-5pm!

Meal Deals

Special: Tender beef short ribs, white rice & stewed pinto beans; soup or salad$35.00

Pick 1 Meal$18.00

Pick 2 Meal$24.00

Pick 3 Empanadas$21.00

Mama's A Short Order Cook$24.00

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones) Meal$24.00

Family Dinner Special$75.00

10-Pack of Empanadas$73.00

Soup & Salad$18.00

Appetizers & Snacks

Shrimp Ceviche w/Homemade Plantain Chips$18.00

Street Corn Dip w/Homemade Plantain chips$16.00

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones)$21.00

Sopa de salchichon (PuertoRican salami soup)$12.00

Empanadas

Macho Man - Beef & Cheese$7.50

Ropa Vieja - Shredded Steak & Potatoes$7.50

Cochinita: Ham & Cheese$7.50

ChicoRizo - Chorizo, Egg & Cheese$7.50

Lechon - Slow roasted garlic rosemary pork$7.50

Ay-Bonito - Pork & Rice$7.50

La Flaka - Stewed basil chicken breasts$7.50

Isla Verde - Braised Yucca$7.50

La Gallina$7.50

Quesito con Guava$7.50

El Yunque - Sweet plantains with cheese$7.50

Peach Cobbler$7.50

Cherry$7.50

Sides

Arroz con Gandules$10.00

Tostones$10.00

Yucca al mojo$10.00

Platanos Maduros (Sweet Plantains)$10.00

Plantain Chips$10.00

Papi's Potato Salad$10.00

Sauces

Chimichurri$1.00

Garlic Sauce$1.00

Tomatillo$1.00

Balsamic Vinaigrette$1.00

BBQ$1.00

Buffalo$1.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$10.00

Specials

Wine Dinner$75.00

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FAQs

Does Chicago Empanada Mama offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

Does Chicago Empanada Mama offer gift cards?

Is Chicago Empanada Mama currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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