Chicago Empanada Mama
1703 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
(312) 374-3194
Customers' Favorites
Parmesan Spinach Artichoke Dip with Plantain Chips
6x Quesitos Con Guava Guava & Cheese Empanadas
Lechon Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Pork Empanadas
Sopa De Salchichon Puertorican Salami Soup
Street Corn Dip w Homemade Plantain Chips
Macho Man Ground Beef & Cheese Empanadas
Tostones Rellenos Stufffed Plantains
Shrimp Ceviche with Plantain Chips
Pick One Empanada Meal Deal
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Desserts
Mamas Afoogado
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.
Florecitas
Florecitas Ice Gem Cookies by Royal Borinquen in Puerto. The little cookie that brings back memories.
Pirouline
Danish
Coconut Flan
Sleep Walk Barra De La Casa
Sleep Walk Barra De La Casa Mezcla de Forastero y TrinitarioProductor: Don Tito Jimenéz y FamiliaNotes: Vanilla Bean, Banana, Pecan
Dark Matter Sleep Walk Chocolate Barra De Cafe 1.2oz
Dark Matter Sleep Walk Picante
Sleep Walk PicanteOrigin: Chiapas, MexicoProducer: Don Tito Jimenez & FamilyOrigin: Tabasco, MexicoProducer: Agrofloresta MesoamericanaNotes: Dried Chile, Cinnamon, Raisin
Vanilla Ice Cream
Yellow Mini Cake
Dark Matter Coffee Bags
Unicorn Blood
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
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
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, ToffeeNet Wt. 12oz.
EmpanadaMama T-Shirts
Empanada Mama T-Shirts
Meal Deals
Pick 2 Meal
2 empanadas, side of Puerto Rican rice and your choice of additional side: tostones, yuca al mojo or potato salad.
Mama's A Short Order Cook
Your choice of rice, protien and a side.
Coconut Shrimp Meal
Coconut shrimp with apricot sauce, a side of our Puerto Rican rice, and a second side of your choice; Caesar Salad, Tostones, Yucca al Mojo, Papi's Potato Salad, or Platano Maduros
Chicken Wing Meal
Jerk seasoned chicken wings, a side of our Puerto Rican rice, and a second side of your choice; Caesar Salad, Tostones, Yucca al Mojo, Papi's Potato Salad, or Platano Maduros
Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones) Meal
Crispy plantains stuffed with your choice of filling, a side of Puerto Rican rice, and an additional side of your choice.
Family Dinner Special
This family dinner includes 10x empanadas of your choice and 3 large sides: traditional Puerto Rican rice, yucca al mojo and Papi's potato salad.
10-Pack of Empanadas
10x empanadas of your choice.
Appetizers & Snacks
Shrimp Ceviche w/Homemade Plantain Chips
Shrimp ceviche with house-made plantain chips.
Street Corn Dip w/Homemade Plantain chips
Corn Dip is made with fresh corn, spicy green chiles, and premium cheddar and Cotija cheeses. Served with fresh house-made plantain chips.
Chicken Wings
Simply seasoned wings with or without buffalo sauce.
Coconut Shrimp w/Apricot Chili Sauce
Coconut Shrimp served with housemade apricot chilli sauce
Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Tostones)
3 crispy stuffed plantains with your choice of filling.
Empanadas
La Flaka - Stewed basil chicken breasts
Stewed and pulled chicken breasts with basil & thyme wrapped in handmade buttery dough
Ay-Bonito - Pork & Rice
Slow roasted garlic pork with traditional Puerto Rican rice folded into hand-made buttery dough.
Cochinita: Ham & Cheese
Ham and Cheese
Lechon - Slow roasted garlic rosemary pork
Slow roasted garlic-rosemary pork wrapped in our homemade crispy dough.
ChicoRizo - Chorizo, Egg & Cheese
Eggs, chorizo & cheese
Macho Man - Beef & Cheese
Ground beef, potatoes ,peppers and cheese.
El Yunque - Sweet plantains with cheese
Ropa Vieja - Shredded Steak & Potatoes
Isla Verde - Braised Yucca
Garlic Yucca, broccoli, squash and peppers
La Gallina
Sweet Corn, Red Pepper, Parmesan Cheese
Sweet yellow corn sauteed with red peppers and fresh herbs.
Peach Cobbler
Cherry
Sides
Arroz con Gandules (small)
Traditional Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas.
Tostones
Traditional Puerto Rican fresh fried plantains served with garlic oil.
Papi's Potato Salad w/Apple
Yucca al mojo
Tender yucca in a red-pepper, garlic and red-onion marinade.
Platanos Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
Sweet, perfectly ripened plantains.
Plantain Chips
Handmade thin and crispy plantain chips.
Arroz con Gandules (large)
Sauces
Chimichurri
Tomatillo
Lemon Dijon
Garic Aioli
BBQ
Buffalo
Salads
Caesar Salad
Tequila
Conceirge
Patrón silver
Patrón Reposado
Lalo
Casamigos
3 blanco
Nosotros tequila
Koch Element Mezcal
Rum
Well silver
Well gold
Malibu
Rumchata
Ron del Barrio
Diplomatico
Pilipinas Especia
Black Tot
1888 Doblemente Añejado
Vodka
Well Vodka
Ketel One
Titos
360
Chopin potato
Bellows
Vodka DBL's
DBL Well Vodka
DBL Absolut
DBL Belvedere
DBL Chopin
DBL Ciroc
DBL Firefly
DBL Grey Goose
DBL Grey Goose Citron
DBL Jeremiah Weed
DBL Ketel One
Whiskey
fiji
4 Roses
Whiskey DBL's
DBL Well Whiskey
DBL Angels Envy
DBL Basil Hayden
DBL Bulliet Rye
DBL Diabolique
DBL Jack Daniels
DBL Jim Beam
DBL Knob Creek
DBL Makers 46
DBL Makers Mark
DBL Wild Turkey
DBL Woodford Reserve
DBL Screwball
Uncle Nearest
Gin
Citadelle
Bombay Sapphire
Gin DBL's
DBL Well Gin
DBL Beefeater
DBL Bombay Saphire
DBL Gordons
DBL Hendricks
DBL Tanqueray
Scotch/Bourbon
FourRoses
Penelope
Jack Daniels
Liqueurs/Cordials
Amaretto Di Saronno
Aperol
Campari
Chartreuse, Green
Cointreau
Drambuie
Frangelico
Godiva Chocolate
Grand Marnier
Irish Mist
Jagermeister
Kahlua
Lemoncello
Licor 43
Mathilde Cassis
Molly'S Irish Cream
Sambuca
Baileys
Rumchata
Grand marnier
Banana Liqeur
Liqueurs/Cordials DBL's
DBL Amaretto Di Saronno
DBL Aperol
DBL Campari
DBL Chartreuse, Green
DBL Cointreau
DBL Drambuie
DBL Frangelico
DBL Godiva Chocolate
DBL Grand Marnier
DBL Irish Mist
DBL Jagermeister
DBL Kahlua
DBL Lemoncello
DBL Licor 43
DBL Mathilde Cassis
DBL Molly'S Irish Cream
DBL Sambuca
DBL Baileys
DBL Rumchata
DBL Grand marnier
DBL Banana Liqeur
Beverages
Loose leaf tea
S. Pellegrino
Mineral water
Dark Matter Coffee Can: Vanilla Suburbs
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.
Latte
Dark Matter Coffee with your choice or steamed oak or whole milk
Cappuccino
Dark Matter Coffee espresso and your choice of steamed frothy oat or whole milk
Frozen latte
Dark Matter Cold Brew: Chocolate City
Dark Matter Cold Brew: Black Splash
Dark Matter Coffee Can: Chocolate City
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
Apple Juice Tropicana 10 oz
Tropicana 100% Apple Juice
Ruby Red Grapefruit Tropicana 10 oz
Tropicana 100% Juice; 10 oz
Alani Energy drink
Your flavor choice of "Cherry Twist" or "Orange Kiss"
Can Pepsi
Can Diet Pepsi
Can Starry
Orange Crush Can
Bubly Can
Your choice of Lime, Lemon Sorbet, or Blueberry-Pomegranate
Water
Signature latte
Espresso shot
Iced Tea
Iced tea brewed fresh with your choiec of loose-leaf tea.
Malta
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.
Dark Matter Can: Black Splash
64 oz to go Dark Matter Coffee
Orange Juice Tropicana 10 oz
Rockstar Energy Drink
Kola Champagne
Glass Bottle Pepsi
Pepsi Made With Real Sugar In Glass Bottle
Ginger Ale Schweppes 10 oz
Can Diet Coke
Parcha (Passion Fruit Juice)
Smoothies
Four berry blend
Rasberries, blueberries, strawberries & blackberries
Strawberry Banana
Customize Your Smoothie Add Peanut Butter Add Chia Seeds
Peanutbutter Banana
Customize Your Smoothie Add Peanut Butter Add Chia Seeds
Mocktails
Piñacolada
Spritz Del Conte
Sparkling
Opera Prima Mimosa
Bright orange color, obtained from the juice. Sweet and citric aromas, especially Orange. Fizzy and crisp on the palate, balanced and fresh Wide finish.
Stella Rose Prosecco bttl
Stella Rose Prosecco glass
Blue Moscato
White Wine
Angeline Chardonnay
Angeline Chardonnay bottle
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Wither Hills Sauvignon bottle
Rose
Noble Vines Rose Bottle
Noble Vines Rose Glass
Red Wine
Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon gl
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
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
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.
La Crema Pinot Noir bttl
La Crema Pinot Noir glass
Padrillos Malbec
Bottled
Medalla
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.
Red Stripe
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 FactsSize Options: 11.2 oz bottle, 24 oz bottle, and 16 oz canServing Size: 11.2 fl ozAmount per Serving: Calories 139g l Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 12 gProtein: 1gA.B.V.4.7%
Corona Extra
A refreshing, smooth taste balanced between heavier European imports and lighter domestic beer.4.6% ABV
Modelo Especial 12oz Bottle
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.
Canned
Modelo
Rich, full-flavored Pilsner-style Lager.4.4% ABV
Medalla
Hard Seltzer
Topo Chico
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer delivers all the refreshment consumers love, made in the spirit of Topo Chico® Mineral Water, with a clean, crisp finish. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is made with premium vodka and contains only 100 calories, 2 g of sugar, and 4.7% alcohol by volume per 355mL can.
High Noon
Casa Azul
White Claw
Tap
Daisy Cutter
3 Floyds
Bucket
Medalla
Miller Lite
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Recent Reviews
Came in for an order on class pass and despite a mix-up from the app’s side the team did such a good job to help get the situation sorted out. Appreciate the care that went into resolving the situation.
April 2025
Had a fantastic time at Empanada Mama's cocktail class! Inez was the real deal - knowledgeable, fun, and full of great stories about the drinks. We got the pork empanada which was fantastic. When I asked to switch to a margarita instead of the rum old fashioned, she didn't bat an eye and helped me make a perfect one. Her passion for her culture and cocktails shines through, and the spot has such a welcoming vibe. If you want to learn from someone who truly loves what...
March 2025
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We request compensation in the form of a large bowl of empanadas. Mailing address on request