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El Cangrejo Relleno


Piña Rellena

Stuffed pineapple

$ 19.95

Coco Relleno

Stuffed cocunut

$ 19.95

Filete Relleno

Stuffed fish fillet

$ 19.95

Camarones Rellenos

Stuffed shrimp

$ 19.95

Langosta Rellena

O cola de langosta rellena stuffed lobster or stuffed lobster tail

$

Cangrejo Relleno

Stuffed crab

$

Pechuga

Rellena a la crema chicken breast filled à la crème

$ 17.95




Lo Sarandeado


Camarones Sarandeados

Grilled shrimp

$ 16.95

Salmon Sarandeado

Grilled red snapper

$ 20.95

Filete De Huachinango Sarandeado

Grilled red snapper fillet

$ 18.95

Filete De Tilapia Sarandeado

Grilled tilapia fillet

$ 13.95

Pulpo Sarandeado

Grilled octopus

$ 20.95




Charolas/Platters


Charola Cangrejo Caliente

Hot crab platter

$

Charola Mixta El Cangrejo

Crab mix platter

$

Langostinos

Prawns platter

$

Pata De Jaiva

Crab legs platter

$

Chicharron De Pescado

Fried fish

$

Mejillones

Mussels

$

Ceviche De Pescado

Fish ceviche

$

Ceviche De Camaron

Shrimp ceviche

$

Ceviche Camaron Mixto

Shrimp ceviche

$

Camarones Rellenos

Filled shrimp

$

Camarones Sarandeados

Grilled marinated shrimp

$

Paella De Mariscos

Sea food paella

$

Cucarachas

$

Cucarachas Al Vapor

$

Cucarachas Camaron Pelado

$

Chapuzon

(Camaron, ostion, pulpo)

$

Charales

$

Calamari

$




Charola De


Langostinos

Prawns platter

$

Pata De Jaiva

Crab legs platter

$

Chicharron De Pescado

Fried fish

$

Mejillones

Mussels

$

Ceviche De Pescado

Fish ceviche

$

Ceviche De Camaron

Shrimp ceviche

$

Ceviche Camaron Mixto

Shrimp ceviche

$

Camarones Rellenos

Filled shrimp

$

Camarones Sarandeados

Grilled marinated shrimp

$

Paella De Mariscos

Sea food paella

$

Cucarachas

$

Cucarachas Al Vapor

$

Cucarachas Camaron Pelado

$

Chapuzon

(Camaron, ostion, pulpo)

$

Charales

$

Calamari

$




Aperitivos


Empanadas De Camaron

Shrimp empanadas

$ 7.25

Ceviche De Pescado

Fish ceviche (raw fish or shrimp, or mixed cooked with lime)

$ 7.95

Ostiones En Su Concha

Oysters in their shell

$ 9.95

Ostiones El Cangrejo

Oysters el cangrejo ostiones preparadas estilo el cangrejo oysters prepared el cangrejo style

$ 12.95

Tostadas Al Gusto

Tostadas prepared to your choice

$ 5.95

Consomé

Soup

$ 5.00

Botana Camaron Y Pulpo

Botana se sirve fria shrimp & octupus appetizer served cold

$ 16.95

Botana Cangrejo Fria

(Camaron pulpo, imitacion java, ostiones) cold appetizer el cangrejo (shrimp octopus, crab imitation, oyster)

$ 16.95




Cockteles


Cocktel De Camaron

Shrimp cocktail

$ 8.95

Cocktel De Ostion

Oyster cocktail (l)

$ 14.95

Cocktel De Camaron Y Pulpo

Shrimp & octopus cocktail (jm)

$ 17.95

Vuelve A La Vida

Return to life cocktail (jm)

$ 17.95

Mendigo Especial

Mendigo special

$ 13.75




Caldos


Caldo Mares

seas soup

$ 14.95

Caldo De Pescado

Fish soup

$ 12.95

Caldo De Camaron Pelado

Peeled shrimp soup

$ 14.25

Caldo De Camaron Con Cascara

Shell on shrimp soup

$ 14.25

Caldo De Langostinos

Prawn soup

$ 14.95




Camarones


Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp

$ 15.95

A La Diabla

Spicy

$ 15.95

Rancheros

Mexican ranch style

$ 15.95

Al Ajo

Garlic smothered

$ 15.95

A La Veracruzana

Veracruz style

$ 15.95

A La Plancha

Plancha style

$ 15.95

A La Mantequilla

Buttered shrimp

$ 15.95

Sarandeados

Grilled maninated

$ 15.95

Fajitas De Camaron

Shrimp fajitas

$ 15.95




Platillos


Huachinango A La Crema Red Snapper À La Crème

Ala crema de cilantro coriander ala crema de chipotle chipotle ala crema de aguacate avocado

$ 20.95

Huachinango Frito Fried Red Snapper

$ 18.95

Huachinango Red Snapper

Estilos: a la diabla styles: devled (spicy) al cangrejo crab style al ajo garlic style a la veracruzana veracruzana style a la cucaracha cucaracha style

$ 20.95

Mojara Frita Fried Tilapia (Whole)

$ 12.95

Mojarra Tilapia

Estilos a la diabla styles: deviled (spicy) al cangrejo crab style al ajo garlic style a la veracruzana veracruzana style

$ 14.95

Paella De Mariscos Sea Food Paella

$ 16.95

Pasta Cangrejo Pasta Cangrejo Style

$ 15.95

Orden De Langostinos Order Of Prawns

$ 17.95

Chapuzon Chapuzon

Camaron, ostion. Pulpo shrimp. Oyster. Octopus

$ 17.95

Bagre Cat Fish

$ 14.95

Pechuga De Polo A La Plancha Grilled Chicken Breast

$ 12.95




Pulpo


Estilos De Pulpo

$ 18.95




Filetes


Estilos De Filete

$ 13.95

Filetes De Salmon

$ 18.95




Aguas Frescas


Horchata

$ 3.25

Jamaica

$ 3.25

Limonada

$ 3.25

Rice Water

$ 3.25

Hibiscus Water

$ 3.25

Lemonade

$ 3.25

Bottle Water ( Nestle)

$ 1.00

Preparado De Michelada

$ 4.50

Agua Mineral Preparada

$ 4.50

Sangria Preparada

$ 5.00

Cranberry

$ 2.00




Canned Soda


Coca

$ 2.00

Diet Coke

$ 2.00

Sprite

$ 2.00

Squirt

$ 2.00

Orange

$ 2.00

Red Bull

$ 3.00




Pop From Mexico


Coke In A Bottle

$ 3.00

Jarritos

$ 2.50

Sidral

$ 2.50

Sangria

$ 2.50

Agua Mineral

$ 2.50




Ordenes Extras


Pico De Gallo

$ 2.50

Guacamole Dip

$ 4.95

Order Of Avocado

$ 3.50

Piece Bread Order

$ 2.95

French Fries

$ 2.50

Order Of Rice

$ 2.00

Cup Of Salsa

oz

$ 8.00

Shrimp Pr Octopus

oz

$ 2.00

Order Of Cucumbers

oz

$ 3.00

Tortillas

$ 1.00

Limes

$ 2.00




Kids Menu


Gelantina

$ 2.00

Cheesecake

$ 3.00

Nieve

$ 3.00

Paletas

$ 2.25

Chicken Nuggets

$ 4.95

Cheese Sticks

$ 4.95

Quesadillas

$ 4.95



El Cangrejo's menu is a seafood lover’s paradise, offering a delightful variety of dishes that bring the rich flavors of the ocean straight to your plate. Whether you're craving something light to start your meal or a hearty, flavorful main dish, this menu is sure to excite your taste buds.

The Aperitivos section offers a tantalizing introduction to the feast ahead. The Balazos de Ostion are a standout, brimming with the fresh, briny goodness of oysters, while the Balazos de Camaron pack a punch with succulent shrimp in every bite. For those who love a crispy, golden snack, the Empanadas de Camaron are a must-try, with the plump shrimp encased in a perfectly crisp pastry that provides the ideal crunch to balance the soft, flavorful filling.

Moving on to the Caldos, El Cangrejo serves up soul-warming seafood soups. The Camaron Caldos is a flavorful shrimp broth, rich with spices that make it comforting and deeply satisfying. If you're in the mood for something a bit more diverse, the Pescado Caldos offers tender fish in a broth that’s both hearty and refreshing. For the undecided, the Mixto Caldos is the best of both worlds, combining shrimp and fish in a deliciously aromatic broth that’ll make you crave every spoonful.

The Pulpo al Gusto section offers various ways to enjoy octopus, a signature dish at El Cangrejo. Whether you choose the fiery A la Diabla Pulpo, the garlicky and flavorful Al Ajo Pulpo, or the simply grilled A la Plancha Pulpo, each preparation highlights the tender, slightly smoky flavors of the octopus, ensuring a satisfying, memorable experience.

Each dish at El Cangrejo is designed to transport you to the heart of the ocean, with fresh, vibrant flavors and creative preparations that make it a standout seafood destination.

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El Cangrejo

Discover the best seafood spot in Chicago at El Cangrejo. Offering fresh and delicious dishes like grilled octopus, ceviche, shrimp cocktails, and more. BYOB friendly, live music, and impeccable service. Don't miss out on this culinary gem!

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