Amaru

1904 W North Ave, Chicago
(773) 687-9790

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Customers' Favorites

Grilled Octopus and Potatoes
Espresso Tres Leches
Coconut Fried Rice
Guayaba Cheesecake
Pulpo a La Plancha
Tres Leches Cake
Roasted Branzino
Ceviche Del Dia
Sweet Plantains
Frita Cubana

Menu

Botanas
Coconut Fried Rice
Sweet Plantains
Sweet plantains, green mojo, queso fresco, and cilantro.
Piononos
Sweet plantains, chorizo, and wrapped in bacon.
Yuca rellena
stuffed yuca, 4 year aged hooks cheddar, chorizo aioli
Guatemalan ribs
Poblano tomatillo sauce, sesame seeds

Chicos
Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted local beets, huacatay pesto, honey goat cheese foam
Ceviche del dia
Fresh ceviche of the day
Requeson
Homemade Spanish soft cheese, Tamarind saba, Spanish olive oil, toasted sourdough
Inca Salad
Quinoa, garbanzos, cucumber, vigoron, roasted corn, eneldo vinaigrette.

Medianos
Frita Cubana
Cuban burger, seasoned grass-fed beef, queso Oaxaca, burnt garlic aioli, and shoestring potatoes.
Jerk Pollo
3-day marinated South American jerk chicken, salsa huancaina, pickles, fresh herbs
Pulpo
Charred octopus, fermented pumpkin seed Romesco, Broccolini, and papas bravas.
Empanada
Artichoke, spinach, roasted corn, garbanzo escabeche, frisée
Mole y Leon
Windy City lions mane mushroom, yuca, broccoli , Oaxacan mole negro

Grandes
Market Fish
Rainbow trout, broccolini, fennel, citrus mojo
Matambre
Tamarind braised chuck short rib, green beans, fennel, malanga puree
Adobo NY strip
Adobo rubbed Slagel Farms NY strip, smoked potato puree, forest mushroom escabeche,

Beverages
Diet Coke
Coca-cola
Coke in a bottle.
Sprite

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Recent Reviews

We were seated right away upon arrival, which was a great start. The space is cozy—almost too cozy, as it felt like we were dining with the tables next to us. That said, the energy of the restaurant was lively and welcoming. Our server, Paula, was fantastic—attentive, enthusiastic, and attentive, which elevated the experience. For food, we ordered the coconut rice (our favorite of the night!), the chorizo dates, the carrots, and the filet steak. Each dish had bold, creative...
October 2025
The waiter was amazing and great with recommendations. The food was fantastic. We had 4 people and we shared at least 8 plates and everything was so good. The bacon wraps were a great way to start the meal. The barramundi was fantastic and great for 4 people to share.
September 2025
What a lovely experience! The flavors were outstanding and the variety of ingredients and cuisines were impressive. The service was excellent and the staff was warm and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys Latin cuisine
September 2025

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Amaru

1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 687-9790