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El Cangrejo Menu

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El Cangrejo Relleno

Piña Rellena
$19.95
Stuffed pineapple
Coco Relleno
$19.95
Stuffed cocunut
Filete Relleno
$19.95
Stuffed fish fillet
Camarones Rellenos
$19.95
Stuffed shrimp
Langosta Rellena
O cola de langosta rellena stuffed lobster or stuffed lobster tail
Cangrejo Relleno
Stuffed crab
Pechuga
$17.95
Rellena a la crema chicken breast filled à la crème

Lo Sarandeado

Camarones Sarandeados
$16.95
Grilled shrimp
Salmon Sarandeado
$20.95
Grilled red snapper
Filete De Huachinango Sarandeado
$18.95
Grilled red snapper fillet
Filete De Tilapia Sarandeado
$13.95
Grilled tilapia fillet
Pulpo Sarandeado
$20.95
Grilled octopus

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
$7.25
Shrimp empanadas
Ceviche De Pescado
$7.95
Fish ceviche (raw fish or shrimp, or mixed cooked with lime)
Ostiones En Su Concha
$9.95
Oysters in their shell
Ostiones El Cangrejo
$12.95
Oysters el cangrejo ostiones preparadas estilo el cangrejo oysters prepared el cangrejo style
Tostadas Al Gusto
$5.95
Tostadas prepared to your choice
Consomé
$5.00
Soup
Botana Camaron Y Pulpo
$16.95
Botana se sirve fria shrimp & octupus appetizer served cold
Botana Cangrejo Fria
$16.95
(Camaron pulpo, imitacion java, ostiones) cold appetizer el cangrejo (shrimp octopus, crab imitation, oyster)

Cockteles

Cocktel De Camaron
$8.95
Shrimp cocktail
Cocktel De Ostion
$14.95
Oyster cocktail (l)
Cocktel De Camaron Y Pulpo
$17.95
Shrimp & octopus cocktail (jm)
Vuelve A La Vida
$17.95
Return to life cocktail (jm)
Mendigo Especial
$13.75
Mendigo special

Caldos

Caldo Mares
$14.95
seas soup
Caldo De Pescado
$12.95
Fish soup
Caldo De Camaron Pelado
$14.25
Peeled shrimp soup
Caldo De Camaron Con Cascara
$14.25
Shell on shrimp soup
Caldo De Langostinos
$14.95
Prawn soup

Camarones

Camarones Empanizados
$15.95
Breaded shrimp
A La Diabla
$15.95
Spicy
Rancheros
$15.95
Mexican ranch style
Al Ajo
$15.95
Garlic smothered
A La Veracruzana
$15.95
Veracruz style
A La Plancha
$15.95
Plancha style
A La Mantequilla
$15.95
Buttered shrimp
Sarandeados
$15.95
Grilled maninated
Fajitas De Camaron
$15.95
Shrimp fajitas

Platillos

Huachinango A La Crema Red Snapper À La Crème
$20.95
Ala crema de cilantro coriander ala crema de chipotle chipotle ala crema de aguacate avocado
Huachinango Frito Fried Red Snapper
$18.95
Huachinango Red Snapper
$20.95
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
Mojara Frita Fried Tilapia (Whole)
$12.95
Mojarra Tilapia
$14.95
Estilos a la diabla styles: deviled (spicy) al cangrejo crab style al ajo garlic style a la veracruzana veracruzana style
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
$17.95
Camaron, ostion. Pulpo shrimp. Oyster. Octopus
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
$8.00
oz
Shrimp Pr Octopus
$2.00
oz
Order Of Cucumbers
$3.00
oz
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.

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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