El Nandu Restaurant Menu
El Nandu Restaurant, a Latin American steakhouse located in Chicago, offers a diverse menu with many vegetarian options, perfect for various dietary preferences. The restaurant provides a casual atmosphere with wheelchair accessibility and outdoor seating. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the chicken Milanese and Argentinian empanadas, as well as the delicious sangria. The cozy interior, adorned with beautiful paintings, adds to the welcoming ambiance. The friendly staff, including the owner, provides excellent service, making guests feel at home. El Nandu's offerings, including the perfectly cooked meats and tasty sides like yellow rice, ensure a memorable dining experience. With a full bar, happy hour specials, and live music on Thursday nights, this restaurant is a true gem for food enthusiasts looking to savor authentic Latin American cuisine.
Empanadas
Tucumana
From northern Argentina. The Tucumanas are stuffed with diced steak, green onions and eggs
Criolla
A delicious blend of ground beef, red bell peppers, onions, yellow raisins and olives
Pollo
Stuffed with tasty chicken, red bell peppers and green onions
Jamon Y Queso
A traditional favorite, this empanada is filled with plenty of ham and white cheese
Camarones
For the seafood lover, this empanada is filled with fresh shrimp, parmesan and white cheeses
Espinaca
Fresh spinach mixed with cheese, red bell peppers, white and green onions
Maiz
Fresh corn mixed with green onions, red bell peppers, and cheese
Queso
A goooooey blend of white cheeses
House Salad
This specialty is made with the freshest most delicious vegetables. Fresh crisp Lettuce, ripe juicy tomatoes, mouth-watering onions, eggs, and beets
El Ñandú Grilled Chicken Breast Salad
This specialty is made with the freshest most delicious vegetables. Fresh crisp Lettuce, ripe juicy tomatoes, mouth-watering onions,eggs,beets and grilled chicken breast
Mixed Salad
A traditional Argentine side salad made of crisp lettuce, tomatoes and onions
Traditional Potato Salad
This is your traditional potato salad with Mayonnaise. Goes great with a trio of empanadas
Salads
Appetizers
Molleja
An acquired taste. A smaller version of our char-broiled beef sweet bread
Chorizo
Our delicious Argentine sausage is a great appetizer
The Empanada
For centuries the empanada has been an integral part of the culinary tradition of Argentina. Please choose a flavor
Provoleta
Melted Provolone cheese with house chimichurri sauce and sliced tomatoes
Milanesa De Pollo
Breaded, boneless breast of chicken sautéed with parsley and garlic
Milanesa De Pollo El Ñandú
Milanesa De Pollo, topped with homemade tomato sauce, garlic and white cheese then sautéed
Pollo Al Queso
A grilled boneless breast of chicken, then baked with a layer of white cheese
Pollo Al Ajo
A grilled, boneless breast of chicken topped with freshly diced and sautéed garlic
Pollo Al Chimichurri
Grilled, boneless breast of chicken topped with a creamy famous and popular Chimichurri sauce
Pollo Al Limon
A grilled, skinless, boneless breast of chicken, lightly basted with lemon juice. Health-conscious
Chicken Entrees
Steak Entrees
Asado A La Parrilla
Market beef short ribs char-broiled to make your mouth water
Parrillada Argentina Para Uno
A combination of our char-broiled beef short ribs, Argentine sausage, chicken, beef sweetbreads.
Parrillada Argentina Para Dos
A combination of our char-broiled beef short ribs, Argentine sausage, chicken, beef sweetbreads and entrana.
Mollejas
Our char-broiled beef sweetbreads, so popular as an appetizer we had to make it an entrée
Entraña
Our most popular dish. Our delicious tender, char-broiled Skirt Steak
Churrasco
Mouth-watering char-broiled taste! A hearty cut of the finest New York strip steak made to order
Churrasco Encebollado
Our most popular Churrasco! This tenderchar-broiled New York strip steak is served with a top layer of fresh-cut grilled onions
Churrasco Con Queso Y Cebollas
For the cheese lover! This tender, char-broiled New York strip steak is served as above, plus a layer of white cheese
Milanesa
This traditional Argentine entrée features the finest cutof tender beef-steak, sautéed with parsley and garlic, then breaded
Milanesa Con Queso
Same as above but topped with a layer of white cheese then sautéed to a goooooey perfection!
Milanesa El Ñandú
Our traditional Milanesa tender steak, topped with homemade tomato sauce, garlic and white cheese
Ribeye
Juicy tender grilled oz steak
Filet Mignon
oz
Sangria
Malbec
Cabernet
Merlot
Chardonnay
White Zinfandel
Moscato
Catena
Malbec
Ceibo
Malbec
Gascon
Malbec
Norton Reserva
Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon
Zucardi
Malbec
Trapiche
Cabernet Sauvign
Santa Julia
Cab Malbec
Wine
Beer
Miller Lite
MGD
Sharps
Negra Modelo Dark
Modelo Especial
Heineken
Corona
Estella
Quilmes From Argentina
Margarita
Piña Colada
Piña Colada Virgin
Mojito
All Other Mixed Drinks
Top Shelf
Bellini
A refreshing blend of sparkling prosecco and fruit purée: (Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach, Mango, Passion Fruit, and Wildberry)
Cognac Lychee Martiny
Chilled Lychee Martiny
Cocktails
Coffee & Tea
Cappuccino
Cappuccino El Nandu
Café Con Leche
Espresso
Americano
Cortado
Tea
Add Liquor To The Above
Soft Drinks
Includes: Up, Diet, RC, Orange Soda, and Iced Tea
Lemonade
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Colombiana -Manzana-Inca Cola
South American drinks
Soft Drinks
After Dinner Drinks
Amaretto
Frangelico
Bailey's
Sambuca
Kahlua
Grand Marnier
Courvoisier
Martell
Hennessy
Flan Con Dulce De Leche
A traditional homemade Argentine custard topped with a Kiss of whipped cream and imported Argentine sweet creamed milk (similar to caramel). An international delight
Dulce De Batata
A creamed sweet potato paste served with a fresh cut piece of white cheese
Martin Fierro
Creamed Quince dessert imported from Argentina, served with a slice of white cheese
Duraznos Con Crema Y Dulce De Leche
Tender peaches in syrup served with whipped cream and Dulce De Leche
Alfajores
Made with two soft and crumbly cookies sandwiched around a luscious dollop of dulce de leche, or Guava flavor
Homemade Cheesecake With Dulce De Leche
Tiramisú
Ice Cream
Two scoops of vanilla and chocolate
Fruit Mousse
This fruit mousse is one of the most popular desserts! Creamy, sweet and slightly tangy
Desserts
Extras Portion
Steaming Yellow Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Golden-Brown French Fries
Chimichurri
Spicy Chimichurri
Bread
Asparagus Grilled To Perfection
Side order of aparagus
Parrillada Argentina Con Camarones
A combination of our char-broiled beef short ribs, Argentine sausage, chicken, beef sweetbreads and sauté shrimp.
Saute Shrimp
Same sides
Parrillada Argentina Para Dos Con Camarones
A combination of our char-broiled beef short ribs, Argentine sausage, chicken, beef sweetbreads and sauté shrimp.
