South American
Tanta - Chicago
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Featured Items
Empanada de Carne
brisket, raisins, onions, huacatay sauce **EMPANADAS CAN NOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE**-two pieces$19.00
Cebiche Classico
Peru’s National Dish — catch of the day, classic leche de tigre, choclo, sweet potatoes, cancha, lime,$27.00
Lomo Saltado
wok stir-fried beef tenderloin with red onions,tomatoes, garlic, soy-oyster sauce, cilantro served with crispy rustic potatoes, choclo rice$39.00
Brunch
Cebiche Bar
Cebiche Classico
Peru’s National Dish — catch of the day, classic leche de tigre, choclo, sweet potatoes, cancha, lime,$27.00
Cebiche Limeno
white fish, shrimp, crispy calamari, ají amarillo leche de trigre, choclo, cancha, red onions, cilantro$29.00
Cebiche Nikkei
tuna, tamarind leche de tigre, cucmber, scallions, avocado, daikon, sesame seeds$32.00
Cebiche Trio
a taste of clascio, limeño, nikkei$54.00LDT Power
$29.00
Tiradito Apaltado
salmon, jalapeño-avocado, tapioca cracker, chalaca, chili oil, cherry tomatoes, choclo$24.00
Tiradito Apacionado
ahí tuna, passion fruit sauce, pickled veggies, nikkei glaze, green apple, daikon, purple shiso$28.00Cebiche Vegetariano
$16.00
Piqueos
Empanada de Pollo
rotisserie chicken marinated in aji panca sauce, rocoto cream **EMPANADAS CAN NOT BE GLUTEN FREE**$17.001pc Emp. Pollo
$8.00
Empanada de Tamal
choclo, sweet corn, aji amarillo, cilantro, queso fresco, huancaina sauce **EMPANADAS CAN NOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE**-two pieces$15.001pc Emp. Tamal
$8.00Empanada de Carne
brisket, raisins, onions, huacatay sauce **EMPANADAS CAN NOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE**-two pieces$19.001pc Emp. Carne
$8.00Pulpo Anticuchero
$30.00Empanada Sampler
$28.00Anticucho de Corazon
tender veal heart, anticuchera sauce, buttered choclo, fingerling potatoes chimichurri, polleria sauce$19.00
Anticuho de Pollo
grilled chicken, aji panca, potatoes, buttered choclo, polleria aji sauce$17.00
Papitas Tanta
crispy Peruvian yellow potatoes, creamy huancaina sauce, queso fresco, black-olive powder, pea tendril$15.00Jalea Tanta
crispy fish of the day, tempura shrimp, calamari, criolla salsa, cebichera mayo, cancha, choclo$32.00Anticucho de Lomito
beef tenderloin, soy-honey panca sauce, potatoes, buttered choclo, rocoto aioli$18.00
Tanta Clasicos
Chaufa Aeropuerto
beef tenderloin wok stir-fried rice, veggies, shrimp omelette, scallions, sesame seeds, sweet chili sauce$35.00
Arroz con Mariscos
wok stir-fried rice, shrimp, calamari, octopus, seasonal vegetables, cebichera sauce$39.00Lomo Saltado
wok stir-fried beef tenderloin with red onions,tomatoes, garlic, soy-oyster sauce, cilantro served with crispy rustic potatoes, choclo rice$39.00Veggie Saltado
$27.00Pollo Saltado
wok stir-fried chicken with red onions,tomatoes, garlic, soy-oyster sauce, cilantro served with crispy rustic potatoes, choclo rice$32.00Vegetarian Chaufa
brown beech mushrooms, bell peppers, nikkei sauce, green onions, sesame seed and oil, roasted shishito omelet$24.00Quinoa Chaufa A lo Pobre (Copy)
wok-fried quinoa, vegetables, fried egg, hoisin, pickled veggies, sesame, sweet plantains$29.00
Brocolini Chifero
broccolini, smoky red bell pepper sauce, pachikay, pickled veggies$19.00
Sides
Tanta To Go
Discover the bold, vibrant spirit of Peruvian cuisine with Tanta To Go, our online-exclusive lunch experience available while the restaurant is closed. Crafted specifically for mid-day cravings, this menu showcases our signature Whole Pollo a la Brasa, slow-roasted and seasoned to perfection, along with hand-crafted empanadas and a thoughtfully curated selection of authentic Peruvian favorites. Every dish is made with the same care, quality, and bold flavors you expect from Tanta—perfect for a satisfying lunch at home, at work, or on the go.
Papitas Fritas
crispy rustic potatoes$5.00
6 Tamal Empanadas
choclo, aji amarillo, cilantro, queso fresco, huancaina sauce$35.00
6 Pollo Empanadas
stewed chicken, aji amarillo, parmesan, polleria sauce$35.00
6 Carne Empanadas
beef tenderloin, raisins, onions, huacatay sauce$35.00
Empanada de Pollo
stewed chicken, aji amarillo, parmesan rocoto sauce **EMPANADAS CAN NOT BE GLUTEN FREE**- two pieces$14.00Empanada de Tamal
choclo, sweet corn, aji amarillo, cilantro, queso fresco, huancaina sauce **EMPANADAS CAN NOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE**-two pieces$14.00Empanada de Carne
brisket, raisins, onions, huacatay sauce **EMPANADAS CAN NOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE**-two pieces$14.00
Chicha Morada
purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon, clove$12.00
Inca Cola
Peruvian soft drink$6.00
Diabla - Spicy - 2oz
rocoto sauce$2.00
Tanta aji Polleria - 2oz
$2.00
Huancaina - Aji Cream - 2 oz
$2.00To Go Silverware
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Tanta is dedicated to sharing the flavors and culture of Peru with Chicago, serving authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages in an approachable, fun and casual downtown setting. We provide service that is casual yet knowledgeable, genuine and attentive, utilizing locally sourced products and vendors that are sensitive to sustainable farming and fishing. Tanta has two Chef’s Tables that each seat up to 10 people. These tables are located in our main dining room in between our open kitchen and cebiche bar which allows you and your guests to experience our chefs creating Peruvian cuisine while you dine. The menu, created by Acurio and Tanta Chicago Chef Giancarlo Valera, takes diners on a voyage through Peru via its food. From the Pacific Ocean, through the Andes, to the desert, to the Amazon, Tanta celebrates the diverse landscape and ethnicities that make up Peru’s culture.
Location
118 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
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