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    RICA AREPA - Lakeview

    2913 North Lincoln Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60657


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    Appetizers
    Main Menu
    Arepas
    Bebidas
    LIQUOR
    CHUCHERIAS
    CATERING
    Lunch Special / Especial de semana
    HOUSE SAUCES
    Arepa Weekly Menu
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    Featured Items

    • Empanada Pabellon (JUST 1) SOLO 1

      Shredded beef, black beans, cheese and sweet plantains (all in one)
      $9.50
    • Empanadas (JUST 1) SOLO 1

      $6.00
    • Pabellon Arepa

      Shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese. Plantains are not 100% free of gluten
      $15.50

    Appetizers

    • Rica Mix Sampler

      Cheese sticks, tostones, cachapitas, and arepitas dulces
      $17.00
    • Arepitas Sampler

      5 plain mini-arepas with up to 3 choices of fillings: beef, chicken, white cheese, black beans, reina pepiada, gouda cheese
      $15.00
    • 4 Tostones Con Queso

      4 fried tostones and cheese
      $11.50
    • Tequenos

      5 Venezuelan cheese sticks
      $11.50
    • 5 Mini Cachapitas Con Queso

      5 sweet corn pancake with cheese
      $12.00
    • Rompe Colchon and Toston

      Refreshing ceviche Venezuelan-style with plantains. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may contain undercooked i
      $16.00
    • 5 Mini Arepitas Dulces Fritas Con Queso

      5 sweet fried arepitas and cheese
      $12.00
    • Tostones plain

      $7.50
    • calamares fritos

      $11.50
    • alitas and arepitas

      $14.00

    Main Menu

    Parrillas

    • Parrilla Venezolana Para 2

      2 people. Sirloin steak strips, chicken, chorizo, yuca fries, and coleslaw salad
      $45.00
    • Parrilla Mar Y Tierra Para 2

      2 people. Sirloin steak strips, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, squid rings, mussels, fries, lettuce, tomato, and avocado
      $60.00
    • NEW YORK STEAK

      $30.00

    Main Dishes

    • Pabellon Criollo

      Shredded beef, rice, sweet plantains, fried egg, black beans, and cheese
      $20.00
    • Pollo a La Plancha

      Grilled chicken with rice, beans, salad, and plantains
      $18.00
    • Pechuga De Pollo Empanizada

      Breaded chicken with fries and coleslaw salad
      $18.00
    • Pollo en Salsa De Champiñones

      Grilled chicken with mushrooms, rice, and salad
      $20.00
    • Lomo Saltado

      This item contains soy sauce. Marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, green onion, french fries, and rice
      $20.00
    • SANCOCHO - weekend special

      $17.50
    • RICA BOWL

      grilled chicken, sirloin steak, lettuce, tomato, avocado, handmade cheese
      $18.75

    Sides

    • Rice and Beans

      $7.00
    • Fries

      $4.50
    • Yuca Frita

      $5.00
    • Arroz

      $4.50
    • Black Beans

      $3.50
    • Ensalada

      $6.00
    • Sweet Plantains

      $4.50
    • Side Aguacate

      $3.00
    • Fried Egg

      $1.50
    • Shredded beef

      $7.00
    • Shredded chicken

      $6.00
    • Punta trasera beef

      $7.50
    • Cochino frito

      $5.50

    Cachapas

    • Cachapa Queso De Mano

      $16.50
    • CACHAPA PARRILLERA

      $25.00
    • CACHAPA LLANERA

      $35.00

    Brunch Menu

    • Rica Arepa Breakfast

      Arepa, cheese, scrambled eggs with onion and tomato, and avocado
      $17.00
    • Criollo Brunch

      Arepa, shredded beef, plantains, cheese, and black beans
      $17.00
    • Chicago Breakfast

      Your choice of eggs, arepa, Gouda cheese, and bacon
      $16.50
    • Rise and Shine

      Arepa, your choice of eggs, ham, and cheese
      $15.00

    Kids Menu

    • KIDS Grilled Chicken

      Tiritas de pollo a la plancha and 2 adicionales
      $10.00
    • KIDS Homemade Nuggets and Fries

      $9.50
    • Baby Burger

      Beef, cheese, ketchup, potato sticks, and fries
      $9.00

    Venezuelan Fast Food

    • Hamburguesa

      Lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, potato sticks, fried egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
      $14.00
    • Hamburguesa Mixta

      Lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, potato sticks fried egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
      $16.00
    • Rica Burger & fries

      Beef, chicken and chorizo. Lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, potato sticks fried egg, mustard, ketchup and mayo
      $20.00

    Pepitos

    • Pepito and Papas Fritas

      Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, bacon, papitas, queso, maiz, salsas, papitas fritas
      $17.50
    • Pepito Mixto and Papas Fritas

      Carne y pollo. Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, pollo, bacon, queso, papitas, maiz, salsas, papitas fritas
      $19.50
    • Pepito Bomba and Papas Fritas

      Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, pollo, chorizo, bacon, queso, papitas, maiz, salsas, papitas fritas
      $21.00
    • Super Pepito Xl and Papas

      Lechuga, tomate, carne de punta trasera, pechuga de pollo, bacon, queso, papitas, maiz, salsas, aguacate, papitas fritas
      $55.00

    Street Food

    • Patacon

      Lettuce, ham, cheese, mustard, ketchup and garlic sauce in plantains buns
      $15.00
    • Patacon Mixto

      Beef and chicken, lettuce, ham, cheese, mustard, ketchup and garlic sauce in plantains buns
      $18.00

    Empanadas

    • Empanadas (JUST 1) SOLO 1

      $6.00
    • Empanada Pabellon (JUST 1) SOLO 1

      Shredded beef, black beans, cheese and sweet plantains (all in one)
      $9.50
    • Empanadas Margariteña (JUST 1) SOLO 1

      $7.00
    • Pabellon Margariteño(JUST 1) SOLO 1

      Fish, black beans, cheese and sweet plantains (all in one)
      $9.50
    • Empanada Veggie - Vegan (JUST 1) SOLO 1

      Sweet plantains and cheese or black beans and sweet plantains
      $6.50

    Desserts / Postres

    • Quesillo

      VENEZUELAN CARAMEL FLAN
      $6.00
    • Tres Leches Cake

      TRES LECHES CAKE
      $6.00
    • Brazo Gitano

      $6.00

    Arepas

    Favorite Arepas

    • Pabellon Arepa

      Shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and cheese. Plantains are not 100% free of gluten
      $15.50
    • Rica Punta

      Sirloin steak, handmade cheese, tomato, avocado, and guasacaca sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may con
      $18.50
    • La Parrillera

      Sirloin steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, handmade cheese, and guac sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may
      $19.00
    • Punta Trasera and Queso De Mano

      Sirloin steak, handmade cheese, and guac sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This item may contain undercooked ingre
      $18.00
    • Rica Reina

      Shredded beef, chicken salad, and Gouda cheese
      $16.50
    • Rica Arepa

      Shredded beef, shredded chicken, and Gouda cheese
      $16.00
    • Sifrina

      Chicken, avocado, and mayo salad
      $16.00
    • Arepa Criolla

      Fried pork, handmade cheese, plantains, avocado.
      $17.00
    • Pelua

      Shredded beef and Gouda cheese
      $14.00
    • La Barbie

      Shredded chicken, Gouda cheese, and avocado
      $15.50
    • Tropical

      Shredded beef or chicken, avocado, lettuce, and tomato
      $15.00
    • Catira

      Shredded chicken and Gouda cheese
      $14.50
    • arepa de ensalada de mariscos y calamari

      $17.00

    arepas

    • Arepa de CARNE

      $13.00
    • Arepa de Pollo

      $12.00
    • Arepa Reina Pepiada

      $16.00
    • Arepa de Queso

      $10.00
    • Arepa de Jamon y Queso

      $11.00

    Veggie or Vegan Arepas

    • Veggie Arepa

      Mushroom and cheese
      $10.50
    • Vegan 2

      Black beans, sweet plantains, and avocado. Plantain are not 100% free of gluten
      $11.50
    • Tropical Vegan

      Lettuce, tomato, avocado, and sautéed mushroom
      $12.00
    • Perico

      Scrambled eggs, sautéed tomato, and onion
      $11.00
    • Caribeña

      Sweet plantains and cheese
      $10.00
    • Patapata

      Black beans, avocado, and cheese
      $11.00
    • Domino

      Black beans and cheese
      $10.00
    • Queso De Mano and Tajadas

      Handmade Venezuelan cheese and sweet plantains. Plantain are not 100% free of gluten
      $11.00
    • viuda

      $2.50

    Bebidas

    Drinks

    • Mango Natural Juice

      $6.00
    • Parchita (Passion Fruit) Natural Juice

      $6.00
    • Guanabana (Soursop) Natural Juice

      $6.00
    • Guayaba (Guava) Natural Juice

      $6.00
    • Mora (Blackberry) Natural Juice

      $6.00
    • Chicha Venezolana

      Rice-milk drink
      $5.00
    • Papelon Con Limon

      Venezuelan lemonade
      $5.00
    • Frescolita

      $3.75
    • Malta

      $3.75
    • Nestea

      $3.75
    • Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Toddy frio

      $6.50
    • Chocolate caliente

      $4.00
    • Postobon

      $3.75
    • Colombiana

      $3.75
    • Kola Champagne

      $3.00
    • Perrier

      $3.00
    • agua / water

      $2.00

    Coffees

    • Latte (Con leche)

      $3.50
    • Americano (Guayoyo)

      $3.15
    • Double Espresso

      $3.00
    • Iced Americano

      $3.25
    • Iced Latte

      $3.75
    • Con Leche Frio

      $3.75

    LIQUOR

    COCKTAILS

    • MARGARITA

      $14.00
    • GUARAPITA

      $14.00
    • DAIQUIRI

      $14.00
    • DARK 'N STORMY

      $14.00
    • CUBA LIBRE

      $14.00
    • MOSCOW MULE

      $14.00
    • HAPPY HOUR MARGARITA

      $6.00
    • JARRA DE MARGARITA - MARGARITA PITCHER

      $30.00
    • PINA COLADA`

      $14.00

    BEERS

    • MEDALLA

      $6.00
    • POLAR

      $6.00
    • MODELO

      $6.00
    • CORONA

      $6.00
    • BLUE MOON

      $6.00
    • 312 GOOSE ISLAND

      $6.00
    • HEINEKEN

      $6.00
    • PRESIDENTE

      $6.00
    • MEXICAN MARINA

      $7.50
    • MEXICAN MEDIA NARANJA

      $7.50
    • BEER BUCKET

      $30.00

    SHOTS

    • WHISKEY BUCHANANS

      $13.00
    • WHISKEY OLD PARR

      $13.00
    • RUM DIPLOMATICO RESERVA

      $13.00
    • RUM SANTA TERESA

      $13.00
    • TEQUILA SHOT

      $8.00
    • PISCO SHOT

      $8.00
    • 4 SHOTS

      $30.00

    WINE

    • MIMOSA BOTTLE

      $30.00
    • PROSECO

      $8.00
    • MOSCATO

      $9.50
    • CHARDONNAY

      $9.00
    • VINOTINTO - RED WINE

      $8.00
    • PINOT NOIR

      $10.00
    • CABERNET SAUVIGNON

      $12.00
    • SAUVIGNON BLANC

      $10.00

    CHUCHERIAS

    • 2x1 Toronto

      $1.00
    • Carre peq

      $2.50
    • Carre Grande

      $4.50
    • Cerelac 400gr

      $8.00
    • Cerelac 900grs

      $15.00
    • Chocolate Savoy

      $1.90
    • Chupeta

      $0.80
    • Cocosette

      $2.20
    • Cri-cri peq

      $1.50
    • Flips Chocolate

      $6.20
    • Flips Dulce de Leche

      $6.20
    • Franela RICA AREPA

      $10.00
    • Galak peq

      $2.00
    • Galleta Maria Chocolate

      $2.00
    • Harina Pan

      $3.99
    • Leche la Campina

      $22.00
    • Nestea sobre gde

      $4.50
    • Nestea sobre peq.

      $2.20
    • Nucita

      $2.00
    • Ovomaltina

      $3.80
    • Ping Pong B

      $5.00
    • Pirulin lata gde

      $10.00
    • Samba

      $2.70
    • Susy

      $2.00
    • Toddy 200gr

      $7.00
    • Toddy 400gr

      $12.00
    • Toronto Bolsa

      $5.00

    CATERING

    small bites / pasapalos

    • Combo Appetizer

      60 PIECES 30 CHICKEN WINGS 15 TEQUENOS (CHEESE STICKS) 15 MINI EMPANADAS (BEEF, CHICKEN AND CHEESE)
      $75.00
    • 30 Tequeños Tequeños Tray

      Venezuelan cheese sticks
      $48.00
    • 50 Tequeños Tequeños Tray

      Venezuelan cheese sticks
      $75.00
    • 100 Tequeños Tequeños Tray

      Venezuelan cheese sticks
      $140.00
    • Chicha Gallon

      16 servings (8 oz cup)
      $50.00
    • Plain Arepas Viudas

      Arepa sin relleno
      $1.99

    Food Trays

    • Full Yellow Rice

      Good for 20 people
      $50.00
    • Full White Rice

      Good for 20 people
      $45.00
    • Full Sautéed Veggies and Mushrooms

      Good for 20 people
      $80.00
    • Full Sautéed Veggies

      Good for 20 people
      $75.00
    • Full tray New York steak

      $95.00
    • Full grilled chicken and mushroom

      $85.00
    • FULL QUESILLO COMPLETO

      $45.00
    • Full Tres Leches Cake

      $50.00
    • Half Shredded Beef Tray

      $40.00
    • Half Shredded Chicken Tray

      Good for 20 people
      $38.00
    • Half Reina Pepiada

      Good for 30 people. Chicken, mayo, and avocado salad
      $38.00
    • Half Yellow Rice

      Good for 20 people
      $25.00
    • Half White Rice

      Good for 20 people
      $23.00
    • Half Sweet Ripe Plantains Tray

      Good for 30 people
      $23.00
    • Half Tostones Tray

      Green fried plantain with cheese and ketchup
      $22.00
    • Half Black Beans Tray

      Good for 20 people
      $35.00
    • Half Grilled Chicken Tray

      Good for 30 people
      $35.00
    • Half Mushroom Tray

      Good for 30 people. Mushroom with sautéed onion and garlic
      $35.00
    • Half Sautéed Veggies

      Good for 20 people
      $38.00
    • Half Sautéed Veggies and Mushrooms

      Good for 20 people
      $40.00
    • Shredded beef tray

      $80.00
    • Full Shredded Chicken Tray

      Good for 20 people
      $75.00
    • Full Sweet Ripe Plantains Tray

      Good for 30 people
      $45.00
    • Full Tostones Tray

      Green fried plantain with cheese and ketchup
      $43.00
    • Full Black Beans Tray

      Good for 20 people
      $65.00
    • Full tray Salad (lettuce, tomato)

      $30.00
    • Full Grilled Chicken Tray

      Good for 30 people
      $70.00
    • Full Reina Pepiada

      Good for 30 people. Chicken, mayo, and avocado salad
      $70.00

    Lunch Special / Especial de semana

    Lunch Special / Almuerzo especial

    • LUNCH Carne de Punta, Arroz, Ensalada

      $14.99
    • LUNCH Pechuga Plancha, Arroz, Ensalada

      $14.99
    • Lunch Hamburguesa sencilla con papas fritas

      $14.99
    • Lunch Pechuga empanizada con arroz y platanos

      $14.99
    • LUNCH Cachapa con queso de mano

      $14.99

    HOUSE SAUCES

    SALSA DE AJO / GARLIC SAUCE

    • Extra garlic sauce

      $0.50
    • Garlic Sauce-glass 10oz

      $7.00

    Arepa Weekly Menu

    • Monday Arepa Rica Reina

      $12.99
    • Tuesday Arepa Pabellon

      $12.99
    • Wednesday Arepa Rica Arepa

      $12.99
    • Thursday Arepa Criolla

      $12.99
    • Friday Build your own arepa

      $12.99

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Monday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am - 4:45 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    2913 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

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