Chicago Empanada Mama - West Town
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1703 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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Chicago Empanada Mama
Specials
- Mother’s Day ticket$75.00
- Mini Empanadas$4.50
- 3/$12 Mini Empanadas$12.00
- Mini Empanada Meal$16.99
3 Mini empanadas, side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of side: tostones, yuca al mojo or potato salad.
- Pick One Empanada Meal Deal$15.99
Your choice of one handmade empanada with a side and choice of soup, salad or dessert.
- Tostones Rellenos (stuffed tostones)$14.99
Crispy stuffed plantains with your choice of filling: Lechon (roasted pork), Ropa Vieja (shredded beef & potatos) or Flaka (shredded/stewed chicken breasts in herbs), Macho (ground beef & cheese).
- Chicken Wing Meal$14.99
Jerk seasoned chicken wings a side of Puerto Rican Rice and choose from our Sopa de salchichón or a Caesar salad.
- Coconut Shrimp Meal$18.99
Coconut shrimp with apricot sauce a side of our Puerto Rican rice and choose a side of Sopa de salchichón or Caesar salad
- Mama's A Short Order Cook$17.99
Your choice of rice, protien and a side.
- Soup and Salad Special$12.99
- Dinner for two special$49.99
- Family Variety Pack$75.00
This family variety pack feeds a family of 4-6 and includes 6 empanadas, 1/4 tray of Puerto Rican rice, 1/4 tray of tostones and 1/4 tray of Papi's potato salad. Yummy!
- Wings$8.00
Simply seasoned, naked wings served with buffalo sauce, celery & ranch dressing.
- Dinner special$14.99
Roasted pork with rice and tostones
Appetizers
- Street Corn Dip w/Plantain chips$14.99
Corn Dip is made with fresh corn, spicy green chiles, and premium cheddar and Cotija cheeses. Served with fresh house-made plantain chips.
- Parmesan Spinach Artichoke Dip With Plantain Chips$14.99
Warm& creamy parmesan cheese mixed with antioxidant rich spinach and chunks of artichoke in this classic favorite. Served with fresh house-made plantain chips.
- Shrimp Ceviche w Plantain Chips$16.99
Shrimp ceviche with house-made plantain chips.
- Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Chilli Sauce$16.99
Coconut Shrimp served with housemade apricot chilli sauce
- Chicken Wings$8.00
Simply seasoned wings with or without buffalo sauce.
- Sopa de salchichon (PuertoRican salami soup)$7.99
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$9.99Out of stock
Ground ,potatoes ,peppers and cheese.
- Ropa Vieja$9.99Out of stock
Tender beef steak simmered with potatoes and fresh herbs.
- Cochinita: Ham & Cheese$6.99
Ham and Cheese
- ChicoRizo$6.99Out of stock
Eggs, chorizo & cheese
- El Yunque - Plantains & Cheese$6.99
Sweet palntains & cheese
- Quesito con Guava$6.99
Guava & cheese folded in handmade buttery dough and airfried to a crisp.
- La Gallina - Egg, Red Pepper & Cheese$6.99
Roasted red peppers, scrambled eggs and cheese folded in a hadmade dough and airfried to a crisp.
- La Flaka - Stewed basil chicken breasts$8.99Out of stock
Stewed and pulled chicken breasts with basil & thyme wrapped in handmade buttery dough
- Lechon: Slow roasted garlic rosemary pork$9.99
Slow roasted garlic-rosemary pork wrapped in our homemade crispy dough.
- Ay-Bonito: Pork & Rice$9.99Out of stock
Slow roasted garlic pork with traditional Puerto Rican rice folded into hand-made buttery dough.
- Isla Verde$6.99
Yucca, red & green peppers, garlic, onions and beans in a criolle sauce.
Sides
Salads
Sauces
Breakfast
Non Alcoholic Beverages
Beverages
- Drip Coffee$1.00+
Dark Matter Coffee
- Latte$4.45+
Dark Matter Coffee with your choice or steamed oak or whole milk
- Signature latte$5.95
- Espresso shot$2.50
- Cappuccino$4.45+
Dark Matter Coffee espresso and your choice of steamed frothy oat or whole milk
- 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$4.00
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
- Dark Matter Coffee Can: Vanilla Suburbs$5.00
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.
- Iced Coffee$2.95+
- Loose leaf tea$4.95
- Water$2.00
- Small water bottle$1.00
- Topo Chico$2.99
Real Fruit Juice with a Hint of Herbal Extracts, paired with the signature minerality & exceptional effervescence for an elevated taste on a healthier indulgence.
- S. Pellegrino$2.99
Mineral water
- Can Coke$2.50
- Can Sprite$2.50
- Can Diet Coke$2.50
- Bottle Fanta$5.00
- Bottle Coke$5.00
- Bottle Sprite$5.00
- Iced Tea$4.95
Iced tea brewed fresh with your choiec of loose-leaf tea.
- Malta$2.00
Malta GOYA® is a non-alcoholic beverage, brewed from the finest barley and hops. Enjoy it anytime, particularly after intense physical activities. It's strong in flavor and aroma, and has a sweet and rich taste. Serve chilled.
- Pineapple Juice (can )$2.99
- CocoRico$2.50
- Kola Champagne$2.50
- Orange Juice$3.99
- Cranberry Juice$3.99
- Jumex$3.00
- Alani Energy drink$4.50
Smoothies
- La Playa$6.00+
Strawberries, blueberries, mango, bananas, kale & spinach
- Daybreak Blend$6.00+
Peaches, Mango, Strawberries and Pineapple
- Four berry blend$6.00
Rasberries, blueberries, strawberries & blackberries
- Strawberry Banana$6.00Out of stock
Customize Your Smoothie Add Peanut Butter Add Chia Seeds
- Peanutbutter Banana$6.00
Customize Your Smoothie Add Peanut Butter Add Chia Seeds
- Blueberry & Strawberry$6.00
- Banana & Blueberry$6.00Out of stock
Bar Drinks
Cocktails
- Margarita flight$19.99
- Bourbon Smash$15.00
Bourbon, Blackberry Liqueur & Mint
- Mojito flight Calle Tortuga$24.99
Lets take a flight to the caribbean with our most delious refreshing mojito flight.
- Uncle Nearest Sidecar$13.50
Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Orange Liqeuer & Lemon Juice
- Uncle Nearest Old Fashioned$13.50
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey (93 proof), orange bitters, lux cherry, orange zest and a cube of sugar for an old school, old fashion.
- Titi- Martha-Rita$13.50
A well balanced guava-lime margarita.
- Tanduay Pina Colada$13.50
- Lux Daquiri$13.50
- Tanduay Smoked Old Rum-Fashion$13.50
Tanduay Gold Rum, walnut bitters, orange bitters, orange zest and lux cherry. Topped off with cherry smoke.
- Coconut Vacation$14.00
Coconut tequila & fresh lime make this a vacation in a glass.
- Mountain Coffee$10.00
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.
- Espresso Martini$13.50
Dark Matter Coffee espresso, Tanduy Gold Rum & Cow-pie
- Sangano$12.00
Chocolate covered banana in a glass.
- Caribbean Tour Rum Flight$24.00
- Bloody Mary$10.00
- Mimosa$9.00
- Bottomless Mimosas$29.00
- Mojito$10.00
- Hot-biscotti$10.00
Tanduay Dark RUm and your choice of hot loose-leaf tea.
- Uncle Nearest Cocktail$16.00
- Negroni$16.00
- Premium Rum$14.00
- Premium Whisky$14.00
- Premium Tequila$14.00
- Patrón shot$14.00
Bachata Night
Wine
Champagne
- Opera Prima Mimosa$5.00
Bright orange color, obtained from the juice. Sweet and citric aromas, especially Orange. Fizzy and crisp on the palate, balanced and fresh Wide finish.
- Opera Prima Bellini$5.00
Pale orange color, with some red hints. Very intense aromas of peach and grapefruit are appreciated on the nose. On the palate, it’s fresh and tasty! With a nice long aftertaste.
- BARIANO Prosecco bttl$24.99
- BARIANO Prosecco glass$10.00
Red Wine
- La Crema Pinot Noir bttl$24.00
- La Crema Pinot Noir glass$10.00
- Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon gl$13.00
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
- Noble Vines Pinot Noir gl$9.00
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.
- Alaris Trapiche Malbec gl$9.00
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.
White Wine
Beer
Bottled
- Red Stripe$8.00
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. Serving Facts Size Options: 11.2 oz bottle, 24 oz bottle, and 16 oz can Serving Size: 11.2 fl oz Amount per Serving: Calories 139g l Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 12 g Protein: 1g A.B.V. 4.7%
- Medalla$6.00
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.
- Gumballhead, Three Floyds$4.00
An American Wheat Pale Ale brewed with white wheat and dry hopped with hand-selected hops from the Yakima Valley.
- Corona Extra$6.00
A refreshing, smooth taste balanced between heavier European imports and lighter domestic beer. 4.6% ABV
- Modelo Especial 12oz Bottle$7.00
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.
- Ace Pumpkin cider$5.00
Product Description First produced in the fall of 2010, our Ace Pumpkin cider is a seasonal favorite. Its unique orange color and full rich flavor will leave you craving more. This seasonal Cider is released after Labor Day and available throughout fall. Ace Pumpkin is perfect for the pumpkin lover that just can’t get enough. Ideal for Halloween and Thanksgiving this cider pairs well with turkey or beef. Our pumpkin cider also makes a great snakebite when mixed with a heavy lager.
Canned
- Half Acre Lager Town Octoberfest$8.00
An Octoberfest that lives in the malty bosom of Munich’s storied tradition. Take a drive through Lager Town. 5.8 ABV
- Sam Adams Octoberfest$6.00
In 1810, Munich threw a party so great that "Oktoberfest" became an annual 16-Day autumn celebration of beer. Samuel Adams’ rich, roasty Märzen is a pröst to fall. Its deep amber color, mild pleasant sweetness, and light hop character is a hearty (but not heavy) signal to make the most of the crisper days ahead. Like fall, it's here for a limited-time. Drink it in. ABV 5.3%
- Gumbalhead$6.00
An American Wheat Pale Ale brewed with white wheat and dry hopped with hand-selected hops from the Yakima Valley.
- Modelo$5.00
Rich, full-flavored Pilsner-style Lager. 4.4% ABV
- Miller lite$6.00
- Medalla$5.00
Dessert
Desserts (Copy)
- Mamas Afoogado$9.99
Creamy vanilla ice cream with a freshly brewed shot of Dark Matter Coffee estpresso. Topped with whiped cream and your choice of choclate or caramel syrup. Try it with a shot of the smooth gold Tanduay Rum.
- Coconut Flan$3.50
- Warm butter cake with ice cream$8.00
- Sleep Walk Barra De La Casa$7.00
Sleep Walk Barra De La Casa Mezcla de Forastero y Trinitario Productor: Don Tito Jimenéz y Familia Notes: Vanilla Bean, Banana, Pecan
- Dark Matter Sleep Walk Chocolate Barra De Cafe 1.2oz$7.00
- Dark Matter Sleep Walk Picante$7.00
Sleep Walk Picante Origin: Chiapas, Mexico Producer: Don Tito Jimenez & Family Origin: Tabasco, Mexico Producer: Agrofloresta Mesoamericana Notes: Dried Chile, Cinnamon, Raisin
- Florecitas$1.00+
Florecitas Ice Gem Cookies by Royal Borinquen in Puerto. The little cookie that brings back memories.
- Pirouline$1.00
- Cheese Danish$3.99
Cream cheese danish
Merchandise
Dark Matter Coffee Bags
- Unicorn Blood$19.00
Immortal beings, rejoice! Unicorn Blood is a powerful concoction, stylized, and scrutinized to be the best all-Americana espresso we can bestow upon the planet. This cult classic highlights the quality of our partners' exceptional farming practices in Latin America rather than a roast profile. These coffees produce a sweet, syrupy, and lively experience that is worthy of the sacrifice of a mythical beast. This global phenomenon is the perfect expression and introduction to the world of our prized works. Unicorn Blood is full-bodied, with a mouth-encompassing comfort that will have you desire more, shot after shot. Notes: Cherry, Praline, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Net Wt. 12oz.
- Machete$24.00
Marvel at Machete’s cutting edge, a deeper exploration into the world of barrel aging! Exquisitely prepared coffees from Central America are blended with the rich, complex sweetness of barrel-aged coffee beans. The contrast between each component adds profound layers of depth and cohesion to the cup. A delightful and thought-provoking experience that slices through the tedium of industry standards. Machete is our barrel-aged coffee blend that gives the delicious taste of booziness coming from the rotating barrels used to age this coffee. For lovers of barrel-aged products and even casual fans, this blend is an incredibly approachable and balanced middle ground between our fully barrel-aged coffees and our regular offerings.
- A Love Supreme$19.00
Four thousand dreams may decay into indigo dust and still, the voice will say: “Love!” A Love Supreme activates a wave of kinetic energy that unites and inspires the creative consciousness. This elemental substance burns bright in the hearts of all. Balance, sweetness, and body are the pillars forming a voluptuous, chocolatey, and easy-drinking potion. A dreamy spectacle for all and a pleasure for every generation. A Love Supreme is a comfort coffee and a pleasure for palates of all generations. Notes: Cocoa, Walnut, Toffee Net Wt. 12oz.
EmpanadaMama T-Shirts
Catering
Catering: 1/2 Tray
- Arroz con Gandules: 1/2 Tray / 20-25pp$95.00
Traditional Puerto Rican rice and pigeon peas.
- La Diosa Salad: 1/2 Tray 20-25pp$79.00
Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, garbonzo beans, banana peppers, feta cheese and housemade dressing.
- Primavera Salad: 1/2 tray / 20-25pp$75.00
- Papi's Potato Salad: 1/2 Tray / 20-25pp$59.00
Papi's potato salad is simply pototoes, eggs apples and mayo, yummy classic!
- Ceviche 1/2 tray /25pp-30pp$125.00
Shrimp ceviche with house-made plantain chips
- 1/2 Tray Yucca al mojo 20-25pp$59.00
Yucca in a red pepper, red onion sauce.
- Bakers Dozen: 13 Empanadas$99.00
- Tostones Rellenos / Stufffed Plantains$125.00
Crispy plantain cups filled with your choice of filling: beef & cheese, chicken, pork or shredded beef & potatos
- Lechon / Roasted Garlic Rosemary Pork (20-25ppl)$150.00
Slow-roasted garlic-rosemary pork.
- Tray of Ropa Vieja (Shredded beef & potatos)$150.00
Shredded beef round seak with potatoes simmered in fresh herbs.
- Tray of Flaka (Tray of stewed and shredded chicken breast in herbs)$150.00
- 6x Macho Man (ground beef & cheese) Empanadas$55.00
6x crispy empanadas filled with juicy ground beef and cheese.
- 6x Lechon (garlic-rosemary roasted pork Empanadas$55.00
- 6x Cochinita (ham & cheese) Empanadas$40.00
- 6x Quesitos con Guava (guava & cheese) Empanadas$40.00
6x crispy empanadas filled with guava and cheese.
- 6x Flaka (stewed and shredded chicken breast in herbs) Empanadas$45.00
Sunday | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
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1703 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622